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IMS Gateway v2
Water-Insight’s new IMS Gateway v2 is an IoT solution for solid set irrigation systems.
Packed with new features including:
• Built in Wi-Fi and ethernet cable connections
• Smaller – Compact enclosure, over 40% smaller and easier to install
• Lower price – Ideal for smaller fixed grid irrigation systems
February 2024
Featured News
Solid Set Irrigation in North Canterbury - CWS
CWS are solid set irrigation experts.
We encourage North Canterbury farmers to get in touch with CWS to discuss how the Water-Insight technology can benefit solid set and fixed grid irrigation.
Previous News
New IMS Feature - Group Valve Test
The IMS valve test is a simple way of sequentially testing the operation of all the sprinkler valves in a group.
To access the feature, login to IMS and select Groups at the top of your IMS dashboard.
Three new icons are now shown on each group card.
April 2024
IMS Gateway v2
Water-Insight’s new IMS Gateway v2 is an IoT solution for solid set irrigation systems.
Packed with new features including:
• Built in Wi-Fi and ethernet cable connections
• Smaller – Compact enclosure, over 40% smaller and easier to install
• Lower price – Ideal for smaller fixed grid irrigation systems
February 2024
Newsletter - March 2024
Featuring: IMS Gateway v2, 5mm or 20mm per day, Coming soon - Water tank monitoring with pump control, INZ Drought advice, MetService notifications
March 2024
5mm or 20mm per day?
IMS provides sophisticated irrigation scheduling tools – but do you always apply the traditional 5mm or 20mm per day?
With the threat of ongoing drought conditions, is there any other advice?
February 2024
IPC Battery Charge
IPC battery charging is best achieved using the available battery chargers.
Importantly, the batteries must be given enough time to fully charge...
December 2023
Newsletter - December 2023
Featuring: IPC Battery charge, Farm Cybercrime tips, EP3 Spectrum analyser, Christmas arrangements, Irrigation NZ training updates.
December 2023
EP3 Spectrum Analyser
The EP3 has a basic spectrum analyser feature which helps identify radio traffic when designing an IPC solid set irrigation layout.
November 2023
Cyber Crime on Farms
Cybercrime on farms is increasing. The good news is that there are simple steps you can take to improve your security. We recommend you visit...
October 2023
Large North Island Irrigation
Effluent and Irrigation EIDNZ - Large-scale solid set irrigation project at Reperoa completed by the team using Water-Insight IPC controllers
September 2023
Newsletter - September 2023
Featuring: IMS Changes, Remote Flow Meters, Solid Set Irrigation in North Otago, Farm Cyber Security
September 2023
North Otago Irrigation
North Otago irrigation. Water-Insight's smart solid set irrigation controllers are used for corner infill and difficult terrain.
August 2023
Remote Flow Monitoring
Remote Flow Monitoring. Show the water flow in the dairy shed using the QTech Analogue WP2P. Low power digital radio solution.
July 2023
Newsletter - June 2023
Featuring: Winter Service reminder, Reducing Nitrogen Losses, Fieldays, NIWA demo, NZ Digital Strategy
June 2023
IPC Refurb & Repair Reminder
IPC refurb and repair reminder. Please get any IPC needing service to us as soon as possible to beat the delays.
June 2023
Digital Connectivity in NZ
Digital Connectivity in NZ - The government statement of intent includes the future of connectivity in the farming sector.
May 2023
SIAFD 2023 - RX Plastics and Smart Solid Set
Plenty of interest in solid set irrigation at the south island SIAFD fieldays 2023 - RX Plastics and Solid Set.
April 2023
Reducing Nitrogen Losses
Reducing nitrogen losses - Exciting research findings of using environmental plantain in a dairy farm system.
April 2023
Newsletter - March 2023
Featuring: IPC Battery chargers, 3G networks closing, supply update, IPC magnet, IMS remote control options
March 2023
3G Cellular Networks Closing
3G cellular networks are closing. We encourage you all to review the following as this does not just impact older cell phones...
March 2023
IPC Battery Chargers
Charge up to six IPC batteries simultaneously without using the IPC's solar charging system.
February 2023
Water Tank Level Monitoring
Solar powered water tank level monitoring, LoRa IoT communications - alerts and water use alarms.
February 2023
IMS Remote Control Options
Six inputs and six outputs which can be controlled and monitored from your phone through the IMS app.
January 2023
SMS Control of Irrigation and Pumping
Low cost text message controller for the 4G cellular network. Monitor power outages and centre pivot faults...
January 2023
Solid Set Irrigation at Agfest Tasmania 2022
It was great to see the Water-Insight IPC irrigation controllers showcased by Van Diemen's Land Irrigation at the recent Agfest Tasmania 2022 field days.
November 2022
Weather Forecasting & Irrigation
Reliable weather forecasting helps influence your irrigation scheduling to ensure the soil moisture levels can be balanced...
November 2022
Amuri Basin Irrigation
Agriculture in the Amuri Basin, North Canterbury has been transformed by modern irrigation and solid set....
October 2022
Crop Yield Database - Planting Decisions
Agyields is a new national crop yield database and another innovation led by Lincoln University to benefit New Zealand farming....
September 2022
IPC Pre season checks
The sooner IPCs are returned for service the better, as September is always really busy preparing for the upcoming season.
August 2022
SMART Irrigation GMP
The SMART irrigation GMP good management practice overview at Irrigation NZ reminds us what is needed...
July 2022
Bucket Testing App - Update
The bucket test is an important way of determining how well your irrigation system distributes water. A new bucket testing app is now available..
June 2022
Drought Forecasting for NZ
An innovative project to provide a sophisticated, long range drought forecasting tool.
May 2022
Irrigation Scheduling using Satellites
Irrigation scheduling is crucially important for many - but can satellite irrigation scheduling be used?
April 2022
IPC Communication Options
Irrigation scheduling is crucially important for many - but can satellite irrigation scheduling be used?
February 2022
Solid Set Irrigation in North Canterbury - CWS
CWS are solid set irrigation experts. Get in touch with CWS to discuss how the Water-Insight technology can benefit solid set and fixed grid irrigation.
January 2022
Solid Set Scheduling in mm
New IMS feature allows you to design solid set scheduling in mm based on targeted water application depth levels..
December 2021
IPC Relay Interface Module
Convert the IPC’s latching solenoid relay output into a conventional on/off relay control. Gives you more options to control farm electrical equipment.
November 2021
Tank Level Monitoring in IMS
The TLM uses our sophisticated IMS cloud based technology to show you tank levels, status indicators and usage statistics.
September 2021
Fieldays 2021 Mystery Creek - Solid Set
Water-Insight was represented on the RX Plastics stand where "Solid Set Irrigation Now Even Smarter" was the focus.
July 2021
IMS Internet Connections - FAQs
FAQs & tips for cellular and Wi-Fi IMS internet connections. Data plan? Hotspotting? How much data is sent?
July 2021
IPC System Spares
Having system spares is widely regarded as best practise and can be viewed as an insurance policy. Holding spare modules onsite is inevitably more cost effective
June 2021
Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) for solid set
Water-Insight IMS is a VRI system for solid set & Fixed grid irrigation. A cornerstone of achieving GMP and “actively managed irrigation” status.
February 2021
Irrigating pivot corners
The decision was to replace the corner arm with Water-Insight's IPC sprinkler controllers - and shows how effective our IPCs can be for corner infill irrigation.
January 2021
Benefits of an RF survey
The RF survey identifies radio communication paths, requirements for repeaters, internet connection options and mounting recommendations. Its intent is to ensure that there are “no surprises”.
November 2020