Onafis offers a comprehensive monitoring solution for the wine, beer, and spirits industries. By utilizing advanced sensors to track aging processes and fermentation kinetics, Onafis aids in precise quality control and operational efficiency. The system continuously tracks and analyzes beverage evolution from fermentation to aging, providing valuable insights into the factors that influence the final product.
Onafis uniquely identifies cellar microclimates and provides early alerts for spoilage risks, such as Brettanomyces. With components like Densios for automated density and temperature measurement, Onafis optimizes quality and efficiency, ensuring that beverage producers can maintain the highest standards.
Onafis's adaptability is a key advantage, allowing it to be integrated into various production methods without requiring significant adjustments to existing processes. This flexibility, combined with its precise monitoring capabilities, makes Onafis an invaluable tool for beverage producers looking to enhance their quality control and streamline their operations.
Key Features
Onafis provides continuous and remote tracking, monitoring, and analysis of beverage evolution. The system uses advanced sensor technology to monitor internal and external temperatures, humidity levels, atmospheric pressure, and microbiological activity. This comprehensive monitoring allows producers to gain a deep understanding of the conditions affecting their beverages.
One of the standout features is the identification of microclimates within cellars. By understanding these variations, producers can optimize storage conditions to ensure consistent quality. Furthermore, Onafis offers timely alerts for the proliferation of Brettanomyces and shifts in volatile acidity, enabling proactive intervention to prevent spoilage and maintain product integrity.
The Densios automated density meter continuously measures density and temperature during fermentation. This real-time tracking of fermentation kinetics allows for precise control over the fermentation process, ensuring optimal results. The user-friendly management interface provides easy access to data and insights, making it simple to monitor and manage the entire production process.
Onafis's microbiological risk detection system is a game-changer for the industry. By providing early warnings for contamination risks, producers can take immediate action to prevent costly batch losses. This feature, combined with the system's adaptability and precise monitoring capabilities, makes Onafis an essential tool for any beverage producer committed to quality and efficiency.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature Range | -20°C to 80°C |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.1°C |
| Humidity Range | 0-100% RH |
| Humidity Accuracy | ±2% RH |
| Pressure Range | 700-1100 hPa |
| Pressure Accuracy | ±1 hPa |
| Density Measurement Range (Densios) | 0.990 to 1.100 g/cm³ |
| Density Measurement Accuracy (Densios) | ±0.0005 g/cm³ |
| Data Logging Interval | 1 minute to 24 hours |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Cellular (Optional) |
| Power Supply | Battery, External Power |
| Battery Life | Up to 1 year (depending on configuration) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
| Calibration Interval | 10 years (no recalibration required) |
Use Cases & Applications
- Monitoring Wine Aging Processes: Wineries use Onafis to monitor temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors within their cellars, ensuring optimal conditions for aging premium wines. This helps maintain consistent quality and prevent spoilage.
- Tracking Fermentation Kinetics for Beer Production: Breweries utilize Densios to track density and temperature during fermentation, allowing them to precisely control the fermentation process and achieve desired flavor profiles.
- Early Detection of Microbiological Risks: Distilleries implement Onafis to monitor for potential contamination risks, such as Brettanomyces, enabling them to take immediate action and prevent costly batch losses.
- Automated Inventory Inspection and Monitoring: Beverage producers use Onafis to automate the inspection and monitoring of their inventory, ensuring that all products are stored under optimal conditions and that any potential issues are identified early.
- Harvest Management: Onafis can be integrated into harvest management systems, connecting staff and machine systems from picking to bottling. This provides a comprehensive view of the entire production process, from vineyard to bottle.
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Strengths ✅ | Weaknesses ⚠️ |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Risk Detection: Offers timely alerts for Brettanomyces proliferation and shifts in volatile acidity, preventing spoilage. | Pricing: Pricing information is not publicly available, requiring direct contact for details. |
| Automated Kinetics: Densios automates density and temperature measurement during fermentation, providing real-time tracking. | Integration Complexity: Integrating with existing systems may require technical expertise. |
| Adaptability: Adaptable to various vessel types (tanks, barrels, kegs, amphorae) and methods. | Power dependency: Relies on battery or external power, requiring monitoring and maintenance. |
| Accurate, with no recalibrations: Technologies have been laboratory approved with a precision lifespan requiring no recalibration for 10 years. | |
| Remote Monitoring: Provides continuous and remote tracking, monitoring, and analysis of beverage evolution. |
Benefits for Farmers
Onafis provides significant time savings by automating monitoring processes, reducing the need for manual inspections. This leads to cost reduction through decreased spoilage and improved operational efficiency. The system's ability to track fermentation kinetics and provide early warnings for contamination risks results in yield improvement by ensuring consistent quality and preventing batch losses. Additionally, Onafis promotes sustainability by optimizing resource usage and minimizing waste.
Integration & Compatibility
Onafis is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing farm operations. It can be connected with existing farm management software and other data platforms through APIs, allowing for seamless data sharing and analysis. The system is adaptable to various vessel types and production methods, making it easy to incorporate into any beverage production facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does this product work? | Onafis uses advanced sensors placed directly in tanks, barrels, or other vessels to continuously monitor key parameters like temperature, humidity, pressure, and density. This data is transmitted wirelessly to a central system, where it is analyzed to provide real-time insights into the fermentation and aging processes. |
| What is the typical ROI? | The ROI varies based on the scale of operation and specific challenges being addressed, but users can expect to see improvements in product quality, reduced spoilage, and increased operational efficiency, leading to cost savings and higher revenues. Early detection of microbiological risks can prevent costly batch losses. |
| What setup is required? | The installation process involves placing the sensors (Densios, B-Atmos, B-Evolution) in the appropriate vessels. The system is designed to be adaptable to different vessel types. Once the sensors are in place, they connect wirelessly to the Onafis system. |
| What maintenance is needed? | Onafis technologies have been laboratory approved with a precision lifespan requiring no recalibration for 10 years, significantly reducing maintenance requirements. |
| Is training required to use this? | While the system is designed to be user-friendly, some training is recommended to fully leverage its capabilities. Onafis provides training resources and support to ensure users can effectively interpret the data and make informed decisions. |
| What systems does it integrate with? | Onafis can integrate with existing farm management software and other data platforms through APIs, allowing for seamless data sharing and analysis. This enables users to incorporate Onafis data into their overall farm management strategy. |
| How does Onafis detect microbiological risks? | Onafis's B-Atmos and B-Evolution smart bungs are fitted with sensors that monitor microbiological activity. The I-RDM data intelligence system analyzes this data and provides early warnings when contamination risks are detected, such as the proliferation of Brettanomyces. |
| What types of vessels are compatible with Onafis? | Onafis is adaptable to all types of vessels, including tanks, barrels, kegs, and amphorae. The B-Atmos and B-Evolution smart bungs are customized for each vessel type to ensure accurate monitoring. |
Pricing & Availability
Pricing information is not publicly available. The cost of Onafis depends on the specific configuration and the number of sensors required. Contact us via the Make inquiry button on this page.
Support & Training
Onafis provides comprehensive support and training resources to ensure users can effectively utilize the system. These resources include online documentation, video tutorials, and direct support from Onafis experts. Training is available to help users understand the data and make informed decisions based on the insights provided by the system.
