LINO Touch SE Environmental Controller for Small Poultry and Pig Houses
The LINO Touch SE is a compact environmental controller for small poultry houses and pig units. Its 7-inch touchscreen combines temperature monitoring, fan-group operation, air-inlet or curtain control, heating, cooling, fogging, timer and alarm functions. The host provides 10 relay outputs expandable to 18 with one optional extension module, two variable-speed control channels, up to eight fan groups and four air-inlet groups, with optional farm-silo module support.
Product description
A Practical Environmental Controller for Smaller Poultry and Pig Houses
LINO Touch SE is designed for smaller poultry houses and pig units that need to coordinate essential environmental equipment without the capacity and complexity of a large multi-zone platform. The 7-inch touchscreen brings key operating information into one interface so farm staff can review temperatures, equipment status and alarms during routine checks.
The controller starts with 10 onboard relay outputs and can be expanded to a maximum of 18 outputs with one extension module. This provides limited, clearly defined expansion for the equipment normally required in a smaller house.
Configure the House from an Equipment List
A LINO Touch SE project should begin with an equipment list covering fixed-speed fan groups, variable-speed control requirements, air-inlet or curtain groups, heating, cooling, fogging, timer, alarms and any optional farm signals.
The relay schedule can then be matched to the 10 onboard outputs and the optional extension module. This makes it possible to confirm which functions fit within the available 18-output maximum before production.
A 7-Inch Interface for Routine Farm Checks
The 7-inch touchscreen provides a straightforward operating view for daily farm management. Operators can review available environmental readings, check connected-equipment status and view alarm information from the controller interface.
Screen language, alarm-history capacity, user permissions and any remote-access functions should be confirmed for the selected configuration before ordering.
Temperature Coverage for Compact Poultry and Pig Houses
The host controller connects four temperature sensors and can be expanded to a total of up to seven temperature monitoring points. Additional points can be positioned in selected areas of the house so operators are not relying on one central reading.
Sensor placement should follow the building layout, animal level, heat sources, inlet positions and ventilation pattern. Sensor type, measuring range, accuracy and calibration method should be confirmed with the selected sensor package.
Humidity and Gas Monitoring for the Selected Sensor Package
The controller supports one humidity input and can be configured for CO2 and/or NH3 monitoring according to the selected sensor package and available input allocation. These readings can support routine environmental review alongside temperature and equipment status.
Before ordering, confirm the required gas sensor, signal type, measuring range, installation position and whether simultaneous CO2 and NH3 monitoring is required.
Two Variable-Speed Channels and Eight Fan Groups
The controller provides up to two variable-speed control channels and can organize up to eight fixed-speed fan groups. Variable-speed channels can be assigned to compatible drives, while fixed-speed groups can be staged according to the house ventilation plan.
A fan group may contain one or more fans connected through the appropriate electrical control equipment. The final grouping, motor-control method and operating sequence should be confirmed before production.
Four Air-Inlet or Curtain Groups for Basic Air Distribution
LINO Touch SE can coordinate up to four air-inlet or curtain groups. Their opening sequence should be matched with the fan layout so that air entry and exhaust are managed as one process.
Projects requiring negative-pressure feedback, proportional inlet control or inlet-position feedback should confirm those functions separately before ordering.
Simple Heating, Cooling, Fogging and Timer Control
The published configuration includes one heating group, one cooling-pump group, one fogging or spray function and one timer relay. These functions allow the controller to coordinate essential auxiliary equipment within the available relay schedule.
High-load heaters, pumps and motors may require external contactors, motor protection or a separate electrical cabinet. The controller provides control signals rather than serving as the direct power source for every connected load.
Relay Architecture: 10 Onboard Outputs, Expandable to 18
The host controller provides 10 relay outputs. One optional extension module can increase the available capacity to a maximum of 18 outputs.
The final relay map should identify the outputs assigned to fixed-speed fan groups, air inlets, heating, cooling, fogging, timer and alarms. Electrical loads, external contactors and the required operating sequence should be confirmed before production.
Optional Farm Silo Module and Approved Farm Signals
LINO Touch SE can be configured to exchange selected signals with a farm-silo module and other approved farm devices, including water-meter, feeding-counter, silo-level or external-alarm signals.
Dedicated silo weighing and feed-inventory functions remain the responsibility of a separate monitoring system. For projects requiring weight-based feed inventory, the LN-FSW feed silo weighing system can be evaluated as a separate related solution, subject to interface confirmation.
Alarm Records, USB Updates and Project Communication
Alarm information and records can be reviewed on the controller interface according to the configured inputs and connected equipment. System updates are supported through a USB flash drive.
PC and smartphone communication and two RS485 interfaces are available according to the selected configuration. Network hardware, communication protocols, software platform and available remote functions should be confirmed before ordering.
Technical Control Capacity
| Item | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | 7 inches |
| Temperature sensors | Up to 7 (host connects 4, expandable to 7) |
| Humidity monitoring | 1 supported input |
| CO2 and/or NH3 monitoring | According to selected sensor configuration |
| Relay outputs on host controller | 10 |
| Relay extension module | 1 optional module |
| Maximum relay outputs | Up to 18 |
| Variable-speed fan control channels | Up to 2 |
| Fixed-speed fan groups | Up to 8 groups |
| Air inlets or curtains | Up to 4 groups |
| Heating group | 1 |
| Cooling-pump group | 1 |
| Fogging or spray function | 1 |
| Timer relay | 1 |
| Farm silo module | Supported according to configuration |
| Alarm information and record | Supported |
| System update | USB flash drive |
| PC and smartphone communication | Available according to configuration |
Technical Interfaces and Boundaries
| Function / Interface | Description |
|---|---|
| Temperature inputs | 4 onboard temperature inputs, expandable to a total of up to 7. Sensor type, range, accuracy and placement must be confirmed. |
| Relay architecture | 10 onboard relay outputs; one optional extension module; up to 18 outputs total. |
| Ventilation control | Up to 2 variable-speed control channels and up to 8 fixed-speed fan groups. Channels and groups do not equal individual fans or direct power capacity. |
| Air-inlet control | Up to 4 air-inlet or curtain groups. Negative-pressure feedback, proportional control and position feedback are not claimed without confirmation. |
| Gas monitoring | Humidity and CO2 and/or NH3 monitoring according to selected configuration. Sensor allocation, signal type, measuring range and simultaneous-monitoring requirements to be confirmed. |
| RS485 interfaces | Two interfaces available according to project configuration. Protocol, register map and compatible devices to be confirmed. |
| Optional farm signals | Water-meter, feeding-counter, silo-level and external-alarm signals may be configured. Signal type, module and wiring must be confirmed; not standard included. |
Where LINO Touch SE Fits in the Controller Range
LINO Touch SE is the compact 7-inch option for smaller poultry houses and pig units that require two variable-speed channels, up to eight fan groups, four inlet groups and relay expansion from 10 to 18 outputs.
SE+ uses a fixed 15-relay architecture with greater variable-speed and communication capacity, while MAX, Pro+ and LN-9900 address larger or more complex control scopes. Selection should follow the approved equipment list and required interfaces.
Information Required Before Quotation
Before preparing a LINO Touch SE quotation or control plan, provide:
- Poultry-house or pig-house layout;
- Fixed-speed fan groups and variable-speed control requirements;
- Air-inlet or curtain quantities and actuator type;
- Required temperature, humidity, CO2 and NH3 monitoring points;
- Heating, cooling-pump, fogging, timer and alarm requirements;
- Optional water-meter, feeding-counter or silo-module signals;
- Local voltage, electrical drawings, contactors and protection devices;
- PC, smartphone and RS485 communication requirements;
- Required interface language and OEM scope, when applicable.
This information is used to confirm the relay map, sensor package, optional extension module and communication configuration.
Related Guidance for Environmental Control and Daily Inspection
For poultry applications, review our environmental control guide for layer chicken farming for broader guidance on temperature, ventilation and equipment coordination.
For routine checks of alarms, electrical equipment and ventilation devices, continue with the daily poultry house inspection checklist.
When LINO Touch SE Is the Right Fit
LINO Touch SE is a practical choice when a smaller poultry or pig house requires a local 7-inch interface, up to eight fan groups, four inlet groups, two variable-speed channels and a relay budget that can expand from 10 to 18 outputs.
Projects requiring more fixed outputs, more variable-speed channels, published ventilation-stage control or broader communication functions should be reviewed against SE+, MAX, Pro+ or LN-9900 before the control plan is finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of farm is LINO Touch SE designed for?
LINO Touch SE is positioned for smaller poultry houses and pig units that need coordinated control of essential fans, air inlets, heating, cooling, fogging, timing and alarms. Final model selection should follow the approved equipment list and control requirements.
How many relay outputs does the controller provide?
The host controller provides 10 relay outputs. One optional extension module can increase the maximum capacity to 18 relay outputs. The final relay allocation must be confirmed from the equipment list before production.
Can LINO Touch SE combine variable-speed and fixed-speed ventilation?
Yes. The controller provides up to two variable-speed control channels and can organize up to eight fixed-speed fan groups. A group may contain one or more fans connected through the appropriate motor-control equipment.
How many air-inlet or curtain groups can be controlled?
The controller supports up to four air-inlet or curtain groups. Actuator type, relay assignment and opening sequence should be confirmed for the project. Projects requiring negative-pressure feedback, proportional inlet control or position feedback should confirm those functions separately before ordering.
How many temperature sensors can LINO Touch SE use?
The host controller connects four temperature sensors and can be expanded to a total of up to seven temperature monitoring points. Sensor type, range, accuracy and placement must be confirmed separately.
Does LINO Touch SE support CO2 and ammonia monitoring?
The controller can be configured for CO2 and/or NH3 monitoring according to the selected sensor package and available input allocation. Confirm whether the project requires one gas measurement or simultaneous CO2 and NH3 monitoring before ordering.
What does farm silo module support mean?
It means the controller can be configured to work with selected farm-silo or related farm signals when the required module, signal type and wiring are confirmed. LINO Touch SE is not itself a feed-silo weighing or inventory-management system.
Which communication and maintenance functions are available?
The controller supports USB flash-drive system updates, PC and smartphone communication and two RS485 interfaces according to configuration. The network hardware, protocol, software platform and available remote functions should be confirmed before ordering.
Can the controller directly power fans, heaters or pumps?
LINO Touch SE provides control outputs for connected equipment, but high-load fans, heaters and pumps may require external contactors, motor protection or a separate electrical cabinet. The final power circuit should follow the equipment rating and project electrical design.
What is the main selection difference between LINO Touch SE and SE+?
LINO Touch SE uses 10 onboard relays that can expand to 18 outputs, two variable-speed channels and two RS485 interfaces. SE+ uses a fixed 15-relay architecture with greater variable-speed and communication capacity. Selection should be based on the equipment list and required inputs and outputs.
To compare LINO Touch SE with the wider poultry-controller range, see our controller selection guide.
