Despite a slow start, the irrigation season is well and truly upon us.
Pre-season checks of your irrigation system is a crucial activity which helps ensure your solid set irrigation is ready when you need it most.
The cloud-based IMS adds real value here and makes it very easy to identify IPCs that may need service or repair. A report can be easily created and printed out to make field work easier too.
Click here for a detailed guide to performing IPC checks using IMS.
Click here to download the latest IMS User Manual.
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IPC visual checks to preform
– Look for obvious damage to IPC – antenna & solenoid wires in particular
-Clean solar panel
-Ensure solenoid wires are connected correctly, including waterproof joiners
Checks using an EP3
-Confirm IPC serial number matches that configured in EP3
-Send a status request
-Check battery charge % & schedule matches (non cloud IMS sites)
-Issue time set & schedule if needed (Process from cloud IMS if applicable)
-Manually turn valve on/off
Note: If an IPC has had limited sun exposure over winter, the battery charge % may be low. As we move into Summer the battery may very well recharge as expected, so take this into consideration.
If you have any questions on the health of your system or would like some more information on how to preform pre-season checks please email: info@waterinsight.co.nz
Further advice and resources are available from the Irrigation New Zealand website.