Munters Rotem Platinum Touch Controller
The Munters Rotem Platinum Touch is positioned as best-in-class for barn ventilation and dust control thanks to its advanced predictive algorithms, high-resolution sensor integration, and tight control over humidity and particle management that reduce both energy use and litter drying time. Compared with the other controllers on this list it offers deeper analytics and integration options for automated dust suppression systems, delivering long-term operating cost savings and lower maintenance needs for large or mixed-spec farms. Its technical strengths make it especially strong where precise climate control and measurable dust reduction are required.
Precision climate
Adaptive algorithms (brainy!)
Precision climate
Adaptive algorithms (brainy!)
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise the Munters Rotem Platinum Touch for its industrial reliability, intuitive touchscreen interface, and robust alarm/logging features; common criticisms are its high price and occasional firmware complexity. Overall it is seen as a premium, long-term solution for barn climate control."
Intuitive touchscreen
Advanced touchscreen controller designed for precise multi‑stage temperature, ventilation and cooling control in poultry houses.
Intuitive touchscreen
Advanced touchscreen controller designed for precise multi‑stage temperature, ventilation and cooling control in poultry houses.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Munters Rotem Platinum Touch is positioned as best-in-class for barn ventilation and dust control thanks to its advanced predictive algorithms, high-resolution sensor integration, and tight control over humidity and particle management that reduce both energy use and litter drying time. Compared with the other controllers on this list it offers deeper analytics and integration options for automated dust suppression systems, delivering long-term operating cost savings and lower maintenance needs for large or mixed-spec farms. Its technical strengths make it especially strong where precise climate control and measurable dust reduction are required.
Precision climate
Adaptive algorithms (brainy!)
Intuitive touchscreen
Advanced touchscreen controller designed for precise multi‑stage temperature, ventilation and cooling control in poultry houses.
Supports integration with multiple sensors (temperature, humidity, CO2) and logging for environmental trending and alarms.
Precision climate
Adaptive algorithms (brainy!)
Intuitive touchscreen
Advanced touchscreen controller designed for precise multi‑stage temperature, ventilation and cooling control in poultry houses.
Supports integration with multiple sensors (temperature, humidity, CO2) and logging for environmental trending and alarms.
$2,500-4,500 CAD
Big Dutchman ViperTouch Climate Controller
The Big Dutchman ViperTouch stands out as a market leader due to its proven, user-friendly platform and modular architecture tailored for high-capacity poultry and livestock houses, providing reliable climate and dust control at scale. Relative to the Munters unit it targets operators who prioritize robustness, field-proven reliability and widespread service support, often with lower upfront integration costs for established Big Dutchman equipment fleets. Its financial appeal is strong for commercial integrators because of predictable lifecycle costs and broad compatibility with existing ventilation hardware.
Robust reliability
Easy setup (plug-play!)
Robust reliability
Easy setup (plug-play!)
Review Summary
"The Big Dutchman ViperTouch is often highlighted for flexible programming, clear touch interface, and strong integration with ventilation and feed systems; some reviewers note a learning curve for advanced setups and a premium cost. It is regarded as a market-leading, feature-rich controller for commercial operations."
Farmwide integration
Climate controller offering coordinated control of fans, inlets, heating and cooling for consistent barn environment management.
Farmwide integration
Climate controller offering coordinated control of fans, inlets, heating and cooling for consistent barn environment management.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Big Dutchman ViperTouch stands out as a market leader due to its proven, user-friendly platform and modular architecture tailored for high-capacity poultry and livestock houses, providing reliable climate and dust control at scale. Relative to the Munters unit it targets operators who prioritize robustness, field-proven reliability and widespread service support, often with lower upfront integration costs for established Big Dutchman equipment fleets. Its financial appeal is strong for commercial integrators because of predictable lifecycle costs and broad compatibility with existing ventilation hardware.
Robust reliability
Easy setup (plug-play!)
Farmwide integration
Climate controller offering coordinated control of fans, inlets, heating and cooling for consistent barn environment management.
Designed to integrate with feeding, weighing and farm management systems for centralized operation and data sharing.
Robust reliability
Easy setup (plug-play!)
Farmwide integration
Climate controller offering coordinated control of fans, inlets, heating and cooling for consistent barn environment management.
Designed to integrate with feeding, weighing and farm management systems for centralized operation and data sharing.
$2,000-4,000 CAD
Fancom Lumina 21 Touch Controller
The Fancom Lumina 21 Touch Controller excels at multi-zone airflow management and fine-grained fan staging that improves dust clearance while maintaining animal comfort, making it a strong choice for farms needing flexible zoning and scenario-based control. Compared to the ViperTouch and Platinum Touch it emphasizes configurable ventilation profiles and easier third-party sensor integration, offering good technical capability at a mid-market price point. This balance of functionality and affordability makes it attractive for medium to large operations seeking precise dust control without enterprise-level expense.
Flexible profiles
Fan & sensor harmony (syncs!)
Flexible profiles
Fan & sensor harmony (syncs!)
Review Summary
"The Fancom Lumina 21 Touch receives praise for modular design, user-friendly menus, and reliable environmental control; users occasionally report minor software quirks and limits when integrating certain third-party devices. It’s considered a solid, modern controller with good vendor support."
User-friendly display
User‑friendly touchscreen interface with clear menus for configuring multi‑zone ventilation, fans and evaporative cooling.
User-friendly display
User‑friendly touchscreen interface with clear menus for configuring multi‑zone ventilation, fans and evaporative cooling.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
The Fancom Lumina 21 Touch Controller excels at multi-zone airflow management and fine-grained fan staging that improves dust clearance while maintaining animal comfort, making it a strong choice for farms needing flexible zoning and scenario-based control. Compared to the ViperTouch and Platinum Touch it emphasizes configurable ventilation profiles and easier third-party sensor integration, offering good technical capability at a mid-market price point. This balance of functionality and affordability makes it attractive for medium to large operations seeking precise dust control without enterprise-level expense.
Flexible profiles
Fan & sensor harmony (syncs!)
User-friendly display
User‑friendly touchscreen interface with clear menus for configuring multi‑zone ventilation, fans and evaporative cooling.
Supports real‑time monitoring and historical logs of temperature, humidity and ventilation events to aid dust control decisions.
Flexible profiles
Fan & sensor harmony (syncs!)
User-friendly display
User‑friendly touchscreen interface with clear menus for configuring multi‑zone ventilation, fans and evaporative cooling.
Supports real‑time monitoring and historical logs of temperature, humidity and ventilation events to aid dust control decisions.
$1,800-3,800 CAD
Hog Slat HS580 Environmental Controller
The Hog Slat HS580 is purpose-built for swine barns, delivering straightforward environmental control and dependable ventilation schedules that reduce airborne dust and ammonia spikes specific to hog environments. Versus the more poultry- or multi-spec focused controllers here, the HS580’s advantage is practical simplicity, rapid installation with Hog Slat hardware, and lower capital cost for pork producers who need targeted control rather than extensive analytics. Its financial and operational value is strongest for producers who prioritize proven, no-frills performance and easy maintenance.
Simple automation
Durable hardware (mud-proof!)
Simple automation
Durable hardware (mud-proof!)
Review Summary
"Hog Slat’s HS580 is appreciated for dependable basic environmental control, straightforward setup, and strong value for swine producers; reviewers cite a more dated interface and fewer advanced expansion options compared with top-tier systems. Overall it’s seen as a practical, cost-effective choice for many farms."
Cost-effective control
Environmental controller tailored for hog facilities with routines for controlled ventilation, heating and curtain/inlet management.
Cost-effective control
Environmental controller tailored for hog facilities with routines for controlled ventilation, heating and curtain/inlet management.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Hog Slat HS580 is purpose-built for swine barns, delivering straightforward environmental control and dependable ventilation schedules that reduce airborne dust and ammonia spikes specific to hog environments. Versus the more poultry- or multi-spec focused controllers here, the HS580’s advantage is practical simplicity, rapid installation with Hog Slat hardware, and lower capital cost for pork producers who need targeted control rather than extensive analytics. Its financial and operational value is strongest for producers who prioritize proven, no-frills performance and easy maintenance.
Simple automation
Durable hardware (mud-proof!)
Cost-effective control
Environmental controller tailored for hog facilities with routines for controlled ventilation, heating and curtain/inlet management.
Provides scheduled and demand‑based ventilation with alarm logging to protect animal welfare and reduce airborne contaminants.
Simple automation
Durable hardware (mud-proof!)
Cost-effective control
Environmental controller tailored for hog facilities with routines for controlled ventilation, heating and curtain/inlet management.
Provides scheduled and demand‑based ventilation with alarm logging to protect animal welfare and reduce airborne contaminants.
$1,000-2,500 CAD
Canarm AgriAir EC5000 Ventilation Controller
The Canarm AgriAir EC5000 is a cost-conscious controller optimized for EC-fan systems, delivering smooth variable-speed control and fine fan modulation that reduces dust suspension and energy consumption in barns. Compared with the other controllers listed it is particularly attractive for farms converting to EC motors because it maximizes the energy and maintenance advantages of electronically commutated fans while offering competitive purchase pricing. Its main strengths are lower operating costs through efficient fan control and a quick return on investment for energy-sensitive operations.
Multi-fan control
Dust reduction focus (breathe!)
Multi-fan control
Dust reduction focus (breathe!)
Review Summary
"The Canarm AgriAir EC5000 is generally viewed as a good-value ventilation controller with simple operation and solid basic functionality; some users want more advanced features and faster technical support. It’s popular among smaller to mid-sized operations seeking affordability and reliability."
Modular expansion
Budget‑friendly controller that handles core ventilation tasks: fan staging, timers and basic climate setpoints for dust reduction.
Modular expansion
Budget‑friendly controller that handles core ventilation tasks: fan staging, timers and basic climate setpoints for dust reduction.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
The Canarm AgriAir EC5000 is a cost-conscious controller optimized for EC-fan systems, delivering smooth variable-speed control and fine fan modulation that reduces dust suspension and energy consumption in barns. Compared with the other controllers listed it is particularly attractive for farms converting to EC motors because it maximizes the energy and maintenance advantages of electronically commutated fans while offering competitive purchase pricing. Its main strengths are lower operating costs through efficient fan control and a quick return on investment for energy-sensitive operations.
Multi-fan control
Dust reduction focus (breathe!)
Modular expansion
Budget‑friendly controller that handles core ventilation tasks: fan staging, timers and basic climate setpoints for dust reduction.
Compatible with common sensors and offers simple alarm and logging functions to track environmental deviations.
Multi-fan control
Dust reduction focus (breathe!)
Modular expansion
Budget‑friendly controller that handles core ventilation tasks: fan staging, timers and basic climate setpoints for dust reduction.
Compatible with common sensors and offers simple alarm and logging functions to track environmental deviations.
$800-2,000 CAD