Performance, Maintenance, & Reliability
For over 25 years, Argus Systems
have proven their performance in the professional horticulture industry.
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Argus Systems are specifically
designed to provide high-end performance in often harsh horticultural
climates.
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Generally, our systems have proved
more reliable than the equipment they control.
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Our software has been designed
to manage equipment failures safely.
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The dedicated and distributed control features of our
systems enhance reliability and safety.
To limit or prevent electrical damage, Argus components are designed with the
latest lightning and overcurrent protection technology. Although our systems have extensive built-in protection, they
can sometimes be damaged (like all electronic equipment) by improper handling,
direct lightning
strikes, and electric current surges or brownouts. In practice, very few of our installations experience
problems and even then, the damage is usually limited to a few components which
can be easily and inexpensively repaired. In situations where problems do occur,
all replacement parts can usually be delivered to you by the next working day.
Low Ownership Costs
You will likely never need on-site service. Our systems are designed from the
ground up for remote support. You’ll only pay for
additional parts, training, or system configuration should your requirements fall outside of
your original system specifications. Warranty
Our hardware is backed by a standard one-year warranty against defects in
materials and workmanship, and we offer a fast, low cost parts exchange service
for damaged equipment after the warranty period has expired.
Maintenance
With the exception of certain sensors, most Argus System components, including the
controllers and I/O modules, require no periodic maintenance or upkeep. The
system is self-monitoring with extensive failure alarm capabilities to detect
and annunciate system problems.
While most of the system components supplied by Argus can be
expected to operate trouble-free for many years, certain components will require
regular maintenance and eventual replacement. Sensors tend to have the shortest reliable life
span of all control system components. This is due to many factors, including
the types of sensors selected, the conditions being monitored, and the sensor
environment. By nature, most sensors cannot be protected from their environment
- they must be exposed to it to make proper measurements. For these reasons,
routine maintenance, calibration, and replacement of sensors will be an ongoing
cost associated with your control system. Where applicable, care and maintenance
instructions for each sensor is provided.
At Argus, we try to provide the best fit in sensor selection
that will provide a balance of reliability, longevity, accuracy, resolution,
minimal maintenance, and price. We support all of the products we supply and in many cases we
can also interface to other sensors and equipment systems provided by third
parties. However, you must ensure the accuracy and reliability of these
components.
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