Decuna supported an innovative project developing a remote control system for a submergible mussel raft.

Conventional rafts are normally on the water surface. This submergible raft minimizes environmental impact and reduces crop losses caused by wave impact or predators. The conventional raft is known as "batea" in Galicia.

Decuna provided the control of the sinking mechanism, and the technology to control the platform remotely with mobile phones. Such platforms are normally close to the shore. The project was implemented with PDAs to monitorize the platform. The information was interchanged with a GSM modem attached to the control unit.

Decuna has build over the years its own "know-how" as an independent plant automation supplier.

We are not tied to any equipment manufacturer, so our independence can be a key factor to achieve customization, service and cost savings.

As a sample off our services, Decuna can provide systems that monitorize:

• Electrical consumption
• Energy production
• Plant automation and electrical equipment

Customer: Pesquerías Fernández Ibañez (Vigo)

Decuna developed an automatic system to classify and store different kinds of tuna according to species and weight for our client, located at Vigo's harbour.

The system sorts out the fish in a high rack storage area, saving fish container information and piece information in a database. The weight is measured dynamically, without stopping the line.

A PC is used to monitorize the system, whereas a PLC controls the actuators.