Introduction
HAL 9000 is the advanced computer from Arthur C Clarke's movie "2001: A Space Odyssey". In that movie, the computer, integral part of the space ship Discovery, becomes self-aware and sentient. You can imagine that things get pretty interesting and intense after that event takes place.
iStill is upgrading its advanced computer systems, in order to make running your distillery easier again. Don't worry, our new computer won't become self-aware or sentient any time soon, but it does have some clever and helpful tricks up it's sleeve!
HAL 9000 in "2001: A Space Odyssey" ...
Distilling as a process
Distilling usually is a process, involving mashing (converting starch to fermentable sugars), fermentation (turning sugars to alcohol while creating flavors), and distillation. And since a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, making sure that all process steps are performed to perfection is adamant.
Distilling is a process ...
The iStills (when properly specced) can mash, ferment, and distill. One computer helps check and regulate what goes on during each step of the alcohol and flavor production process. We also produce stand-alone and specialized mashers and fermenters. Again, one computer regulates the mashing procedure or fermentation.
So ... what does iStill's HAL 9000 bring to the market? Basically this: Central Distillery Management.
Central Distillery Management
iStill's HAL 9000 is a new option, that allows you to centrally manage your distillery. By adding HAL 9000 to your iStill 2000 or iStill 5000, you can now use that unit to manage up to five additional iStills Mashers and/or Fermenters.
The additional equipment can be run centrally from the unit equipped with HAL 9000. Or remotely, from your computer or tablet, via WiFi or an ethernet cable. Remote as in away from the distillery.
The HAL 9000 option can be added to the iStills 2000 and 5000. It comes as an extra module in the PLC box at the rear of the unit. Included is a bigger (wider) and more advanced full-color touch screen, and a new user interface.
Benefits
HAL 9000 gives you:
- Central Distillery Management for up to six units total;
- Insight in and management of all of your iStills from one central location;
- In the distillery or remote;
- For additional iStill Mashers and Fermenters;
- A bigger touch screen pannel with an updated user interface.
Central Distillery Management ...
Investment
The HAL 9000 option adds EUR 10.000,- to your investment. It can be ordered immediately. We are currently uploading this option to the online iStill Design Center. It will be online in just a few days. If you can't wait, please just send us an email.
Example of HAL 9000's new screen and user interface ...
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