Case Study / Controlled Environment Agriculture

Turning a Site Visit into a Solution

TC Controls helps Nourse Farms keep their project moving — completing control panel wiring and programming on the spot during a routine facility tour.

Interior of a commercial greenhouse with rows of strawberry plants, Nourse Farms project
SectorControlled environment agriculture
LocationMassachusetts
Scope of workPanel wiring, I/O verification & controls commissioning

It would be great if everything went to plan…

But when it doesn’t, it helps to have a partner who can roll with the punches. During a recent facility tour at Nourse Farms in Massachusetts, the conversation turned to a project that had stalled. The team explained they were unable to complete the installation of new injection equipment because the control panel wiring and programming were unfinished.

Rather than just talk through the problem, the TC Controls team got to work.

Two TC Controls technicians inspecting an open Argus control panel inside the Nourse Farms greenhouse
TC Controls technicians review the open control panel on-site at Nourse Farms.

From conversation to completion — in under an hour

Within one hour of learning about the issue, our technicians:

  • Completed the field wiring terminations inside the control panel.
  • Verified communication of the expansion I/O module.
  • Programmed the controls for the new injection equipment.
  • Helped get the project back on track — all during the same site visit.

By the time the crew left, the Nourse team was able to start up the system and was ready to get their new plants in the ground.

Close-up of TC Controls technicians terminating field wiring and verifying the expansion I/O module
TC Controls technician servicing an outdoor Argus field control panel at Nourse Farms

Responsive service that makes a difference

At TC Controls, we understand that delays cost time and money and that the life of a grower is rarely one that goes perfectly to plan. So whether we’re on-site for a planned visit, a startup, a service call, or it’s just been a while since we last checked in, our team is always prepared to come alongside you so that you can grow to your full potential.

Just a few reasons customers choose TC Controls

  • Fast 24/7 response when unexpected challenges arise.
  • Experienced controls engineers and field technicians that know your system inside and out.
  • Service available throughout North America.
TC Controls programmer reviewing controls logic on the Argus software workstation
Controls programming and verification on the Argus platform.

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When you need a controls partner that can adapt quickly and keep your operations moving, TC Controls is ready to help.

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