Come explore this Vanco newsletter where we look at the story of a farmer who used ControlByWeb®’s intelligent irrigation automation systems to completely change his ranch of avocado and lemon trees.
Irrigation Challenges
Irrigation accounts for around 80% of water use in the US in the context of agriculture, where it is essential. However, there are other obstacles related to irrigation that affect farmers such as Greg Julius. While automated systems have potential benefits, their high cost and complexity present challenges. Manual irrigation is labor-intensive and inefficient. Typical issues that farmers deal with include:
- Equipment Costs: The cost and complexity of automated irrigation equipment can be unaffordable.
- Scalability Issues: Managing several devices makes expanding irrigation systems over time a difficult undertaking.
- Costs Associated with Water Use: Water management is necessary in drought-prone areas to prevent fines and other expenses.
Choose ControlByWeb®!
The labor-intensive and inefficient procedures that farmers still have to deal with in the constantly changing agricultural landscape highlight the urgent need for modernization. Given the difficulties that farmers like Greg Julius have, automation is becoming increasingly necessary to advance agricultural operations more effectively. ControlByWeb® Solutions stands out as an innovator in this regard, providing solutions that tackle the challenges of farming and enhance the general sustainability of farming operations with these features.
- Inexpensive and Easy to Use: ControlByWeb®’s devices are affordable and user-friendly with comprehensive documentation and reliable technical support.
- Scalable: The I/O devices communicate seamlessly and are cross-compatible which simplifies scalability.
- Reduce Waste and Fees: Farmers can easily monitor and log water usage that prevents waste, inefficient irrigation, and potential fines.
Case Study: California Avocado Orchard
Greg Julius runs a ranch with avocado and lemon trees on a 44-acre parcel in Camarillo, California. Greg was dissatisfied with the high expenses and intricate design of his prior irrigation system and discovered a revolutionary remedy in ControlByWeb®.
Greg’s irrigation system was easily automated and monitored with the help of ControlByWeb®’s 400 Series devices which include the X-400 modular I/O controller, X-401 dual relay and digital input module, X-420 data acquisition and control module, X-17s 4-relay and 4-digital input module, and X-22s 8-analog input module. Because of the scalability and cellular connectivity offered by the extensible 400 Series devices, Greg was able to quickly update his control system to accommodate changing requirements.
The transition to ControlByWeb® led to:
- Dependency on technical support has decreased: Greg can now efficiently maintain his system with little help.
- More time for ranch improvement: Greg can now concentrate on improving his orchard thanks to the streamlined automation software.
- Greater yield: Profits and outcomes improved as a result of effective irrigation management.
Irrigation Control System Kit
The expandable 400 Series devices offer flexible scalability. The kit includes:
X-400 Master Controller
X-401 Dual Relay and Input Module
X-420 Data Acquisition & Control Module
X-17s 4 Relays, 4 Digital Inputs
X-22s 8 Analog Inputs
With digital inputs, analog inputs, and relays, farmers can automate equipment for an entire orchard or farm, controlling and monitoring water tank levels, pressure, pumps, flow, valves, and more.
ControlByWeb®’s smart irrigation automation solutions provide a simple, cost-effective, and scalable way for farmers like Greg to enhance their irrigation systems.
Available at Vanco Electrical Supplies – Certified Distributor of ControlByWeb®