The Company
An East Asia-based smart agriculture innovator specializes in greenhouse automation using sensor networks and intelligent control systems to optimize crop growth and resource usage.
Challenge
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• Struggled to automate greenhouse response systems in real time based on sensor feedback
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• Lacked rugged edge computing hardware that could survive outdoor environmental extremes
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• Needed to integrate multiple environmental sensors and control endpoints into a unified system
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• Faced limitations in power and space for remote deployment
Solution
InnoAioT’s EFIC-6000CA waterproof edge computer provided a compact, ruggedized control platform. With IP67/IP69K certification, M12 waterproof I/O, and fanless J6412 processing, it enabled real-time automation, reliable communication with sensors, and stable long-term operation.
Benefits
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• Achieved responsive, automated irrigation and ventilation control
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• Reduced failure rates and maintenance through robust waterproof design
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• Enabled flexible field deployment with low power consumption and compact form factor
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• Established a scalable foundation for broader smart agriculture applications
The Company
A technology-driven agricultural automation provider based in East Asia is leading the modernization of greenhouse management through smart sensing and control. Focused on improving agricultural efficiency and sustainability, the company offers integrated systems that gather real-time environmental data—such as air temperature, soil moisture, CO₂ levels, and light intensity—and automatically trigger climate response systems like irrigation, ventilation, and shading. Their mission is to make precision agriculture accessible and scalable across rural and industrial farming zones.
Challenges
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• Struggled with real-time environmental response automation
Traditional manual methods and delayed operator actions led to water waste, inconsistent crop health, and energy inefficiencies. The company sought to create a closed-loop control system that could respond immediately when environmental readings deviated from preset values.
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• Lacked computing infrastructure for harsh agricultural environments
Most embedded systems failed under high humidity, dust, and fluctuating temperatures commonly found in greenhouses and open fields. The customer needed a sealed, rugged edge system that could operate continuously in such conditions without active cooling.
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• Complexity integrating multiple sensor systems and control mechanisms
The setup included diverse components: temperature and humidity sensors, soil moisture probes, CO₂ sensors, fans, sprinklers, and window motors. A reliable edge controller was required to manage real-time I/O operations while maintaining stable communication with a central control unit.
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• Limited space and unstable power availability in field environments
Control units were installed in compact, exposed boxes with limited airflow and intermittent power. The new computing system needed to be compact, energy-efficient, and tolerant to power anomalies to ensure uninterrupted automation.
Solution
To address these challenges, the customer selected InnoAioT’s EFIC-6000CA—a rugged, compact, fanless edge computer purpose-built for demanding outdoor environments.
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• Waterproof and Fanless Design for Harsh Field Deployment
The IP67/IP69K-rated EFIC-6000CA features a fully sealed aluminum chassis that protects it from dust, high-pressure water, and corrosion. This ensures consistent performance in greenhouses where misting systems and high humidity are standard. Its fanless thermal design eliminates mechanical failure points while enabling silent, maintenance-free operation.
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• Real-Time Edge Control with Low-Power Performance
Powered by an Intel® Celeron® J6412 quad-core processor, the system offers enough computational strength to process sensor inputs, make logical decisions, and output control signals instantly. By installing smart control software, the customer can manage environmental systems autonomously, without relying on cloud connectivity.
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• Rugged M12 I/O and Wide Power Input
With M12 waterproof connectors, EFIC-6000CA ensures secure, weather-resistant communication with multiple sensors and actuators. Its DC 9–36V input range with built-in protection supports solar or battery-powered systems common in remote farms, making the system reliable in areas with unstable grid access.
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• Compact and Easy to Install
The EFIC-6000CA’s ultra-compact footprint and DIN-rail mounting make it ideal for deployment in tight electrical enclosures. Its all-in-one design reduces cabling complexity and allows quick integration into existing agricultural control systems.
Benefits
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• Fully Automated Greenhouse Control
The customer successfully achieved closed-loop automation—temperature, light, and moisture levels are now constantly monitored, and environmental control systems are activated immediately when thresholds are exceeded. This improved crop consistency and saved water and energy.
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• Rugged Reliability in Harsh Environments
Thanks to its IP67/IP69K protection and fanless operation, the EFIC-6000CA operates continuously in moisture-prone and dust-heavy greenhouses without overheating or breakdowns, reducing maintenance cycles and long-term costs.
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• Flexible Deployment Across Farmlands
Its compact size, low power draw, and M12 connectors make the EFIC-6000CA easily deployable across different agricultural sites—from greenhouse racks to outdoor irrigation hubs—without custom enclosures or power upgrades.
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• Scalable Infrastructure for Future AgTech Expansion
The system now serves as a foundation for scaling to more complex agricultural automation scenarios, including fertigation control, predictive weather response, and livestock environment monitoring, all built on InnoAioT’s edge computing platform.
Featured Product: EFIC-6000CA Waterproof Edge Computer
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• Intel® Celeron® J6412, quad-core, fanless processor
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• IP67/IP69K-rated fully sealed aluminum housing
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• M12 waterproof I/O ports for field sensor integration
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• Wide-range 9~36V DC power input with protection features
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• Ideal for smart agriculture, outdoor automation, and rugged IoT deployments
