From a base vision unit that talks to the controllers you already have, through modular on-site control, to a high-compute vision node for larger systems. Mini-C Plus ships now; Mini-C and Mini-C Pro are in development.
All three run the same recognition stack. What changes is how much control sits in the box, and how much vision it can carry.
Base vision and control access
A compact vision unit for barns that already run DB controllers. It adds recognition and monitoring without asking you to change the control layer.
Vision with modular on-site control
The unit that ships today. Six slots take the control modules a barn actually needs, so soaking, curtains, fans and sensors can terminate in one enclosure.
High-compute vision and system expansion
A vision node for systems that need more processing, more tasks or more camera streams — designed to sit alongside existing controllers, not replace them.
Mini-C Plus is shipping. Mini-C and Mini-C Pro are in development: their final specifications are published only when fixed, and no product photography exists yet.
Ten points of difference, including what each unit can and cannot do on site.
| Comparison | Mini-CComing soon | Mini-C PlusAvailable now | Mini-C ProComing soon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product position | Base vision and control access | Vision with modular on-site control | High-compute vision and system expansion¹ |
| Who it suits | Farms that want to add vision while equipment control stays with an external DB controller. | Farms that want several kinds of field device to terminate in one unit. | Farms that need more vision processing and want to extend an existing system. |
| Vision processing | Base level | Same as Mini-C | Higher compute, built for more vision tasks¹ |
| Camera capacity | Around 10 camera streams, depending on the algorithm and runtime configuration² | Same as Mini-C² | To be confirmed at release |
| Control module slots | None | 6, populated as needed | None — designed as an independent vision node¹ |
| How field devices are controlled | Through compatible controllers such as the DB5 and DB9. | Through fitted control modules, or through compatible DB controllers. | In coordination with Mini-C, Mini-C Plus and compatible controllers¹ |
| On-board modular control | Not supported | Supported | Not fitted |
| How it scales | Add external controllers as the barn grows. | Add control modules and external devices as needed. | Add vision processing capacity to the system¹ |
| Main value | Flexible access to a distributed control system. | Vision and multiple control interfaces in one enclosure. | Keeps existing controllers and scales vision on demand¹ |
| Product status | In development — final specifications subject to release. | Available now. | In development — final specifications subject to release. |
Base vision and control access
Farms that want to add vision while equipment control stays with an external DB controller.
Base level
Around 10 camera streams, depending on the algorithm and runtime configuration²
None
Through compatible controllers such as the DB5 and DB9.
Not supported
Add external controllers as the barn grows.
Flexible access to a distributed control system.
In development — final specifications subject to release.
Vision with modular on-site control
Farms that want several kinds of field device to terminate in one unit.
Same as Mini-C
Same as Mini-C²
6, populated as needed
Through fitted control modules, or through compatible DB controllers.
Supported
Add control modules and external devices as needed.
Vision and multiple control interfaces in one enclosure.
Available now.
High-compute vision and system expansion¹
Farms that need more vision processing and want to extend an existing system.
Higher compute, built for more vision tasks¹
To be confirmed at release
None — designed as an independent vision node¹
In coordination with Mini-C, Mini-C Plus and compatible controllers¹
Not fitted
Add vision processing capacity to the system¹
Keeps existing controllers and scales vision on demand¹
In development — final specifications subject to release.
Start from the need, not the model number. Each row points at the unit that is normally specified.
I already have DB controllers and want to add vision.
I want plug-in modules for soakers, fans and other field devices in one unit.
I already have a Mini-C or Mini-C Plus and need more vision processing.
My project needs both modular control and higher vision capacity.
CAN, soaker output, inlet, switch, VFD and sensor input all share the six slots on the Mini-C Plus. Mini-C and Mini-C Pro have no slots: they work through DB controllers instead.
One set of equipment, whichever grade sits above it.
What you can control
What you can monitor
Send us the barn layout, the equipment already on the wall and how many cameras you need. We will come back with a recommended unit and the wiring that goes with it.
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