Data is transmitted from the field units (transmitters) to the PC using a unique radio and data transfer technology that provides high performance, reliability and simplicity.
Soil moisture sensors are measured every 15 minutes and transmitted to the base station every 30 minutes.
Weather station sensors are measured every 5 minutes and transmitted every 15 minutes.
Water meter readings are sent at the beginning and end of irrigations and every 10 minutes during irrigation.
Transmitter A simple maintenance-free radio transmitter with an internal battery that is designed to last at least 6 years. The transmitter is capable of receiving data from designated sensors and transmitting it to the receiver located within a range of up to 3 km (2 miles). The antenna can be installed up to 6 meters (20 feet) away from the transmitter using an extension cable.
Volumetric soil moisture sensor based on TDT (Time Domain Transmissometry) provides fast and accurate response to changes in soil moisture. The Gro-Pointtm measures a large soil volume (5cm radius [2 inches] from the sensor elements) and is suitable for all soil types. Durable and reliable, the sensor requires no maintenance and is designed to remain in the soil permanently or for an entire season. Gro-Pointtm is available in three models: GP-MS – most soils GP-SS – sandy soils GP-Hs – clay soils/ saline soils
A special transducer allows accurate and reliable measurements of most traditional soil tensiometers. IrriWiseTM lets you shift from labor-intensive manual readings to continuous-measurement. The system also provides a clear indication when a tensiometer has stopped working.
A fully modular weather station supports the following sensors: temperature, humidity, solar radiation, wind speed, wind direction, rainfall, leaf wetness and soil temperature. The IrriWiseTM weather Station is self-contained and will operate for one year on 6 AA batteries. Cross-referencing of weather station parameters and soil moisture readings provide a better understanding of plant behavior and can significantly improve the ability to plan a well-based irrigation strategy.
Actual reading of water meter installed on a specific lateral or section, providing accurate runtime, volume and water flow rate of irrigation events, which can be presented graphically or in a detailed report. This data is critical for cross-referencing between irrigation events and soil moisture reading.
A radio repeater is used whenever it is necessary to extend transmission distances or deal with problematic terrains. The range of the repeater is up to 10 kmm (7 miles). The repeater can be supplied with power either by a 110-240VAC source or by a battery and solar panel.
Features & benefits:
Soil moisture at various layers
Trend analysis
Depth of irrigation and infiltration rate
Identifying critical points (saturation, field capacity’ wilting point)
Tracking plant behavior (when and from where it consumes water)
Detecting onset of stress
Friendly settings of graphical ranges and thresholds
Current weather conditions.
Irrigation events (volume, runtime and flow rates).
