Technology
ControlByWeb
Industry
Agriculture
Client
California Avocado Orchard
Country
Camarillo, California
Goals
- Simplify irrigation solution for the California Avocado Orchard
- Reduce costs associated with the previous system
- Improve tech support and ease of equipment use
Challenges
- Steep costs and lackluster tech support of the previous system
- Difficulty in using and managing the automation system
- Time consuming and costly technician calls forminor issues
Solutions
- Implement ControlByWeb's automation products (X-400, X-401, X-420, X-17s, X-22s)
- Modular I/O controllers and expansion modules for versatile automation options
- Transition to cellular connectivity for easier data acquisition
- Empower users to manage and tweak automation software independently
Results
- Efficient irrigation management with ControlByWeb's 400 Series
- Easy logging of water usage
- Reduction in time spent on technical support calls
- Increased time for ranch improvement
- Higher yield from the avocado and lemon tree ranch
ControlByWeb devices facilitate smart irrigation automation, allowing remote monitoring and control of automatic systems, addressing challenges in labor-intensive manual irrigation. Given that agriculture contributes to 80% of U.S. water consumption and faces ongoing drought, efficient water usage is vital. Although automated systems are proven for efficiency, their complexity and cost can hinder adoption.
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ControlByWeb devices provide an affordable solution, enabling seamless automation and scaling of irrigation on farms or ranches. This ensures optimal water usage, preventing both over and under-watering. Control valves and pumps Log water usage Flow Built-in flow rate calculations Water Pressure And much more... |
| Common Problems | Solutions |
| Equipment can be expensive - Automated irrigation equipment is expensive and complex. Changes require hiring a technician | Inexpensive and easy to use - Inexpensive, easy-to-use control modules come with full documentation and helpful technical support |
| Difficult to scale- Irrigation systems are difficult to scale over time. Managing new and old devices is complicated | Scalable- Scalable I/O devices work together seamlessly through peer-to-peer communication and cross-compatibility |
| Water use costs - Drought area requires careful water use management and data logging to avoid additional costs | Reduce waste and fees - Easily monitor and log water use to prevent waste, inefficient irrigation and fines |