Lubbock Electric Company and Schaffner Technologies, have been working together to bring timely measurements of moisture, drying, and fiber properties to the gin. Lubbock Electric Company has developed a line of non-contact moisture sensing instruments, while Schaffner Technologies, Inc. of Knoxville has developed a platform to measure cotton fiber properties. All of these data as well as other gin related information are designed to flow into a PC-based touch screen and PLC system called Process Watch™ for monitoring initially, and control ultimately. This paper will address Lubbock Electric Company's contribution to the undertaking.