Irrigation

Standard Ag/Hort Weather Station


from $6,175.00 Ex. GST NZD  
plus annual data plan $420 + gst (secure web display)

 

This fully automated Campbell Scientific weather station has been designed to fit underneath a pivot irrigator and includes soil moisture and PET (Potential Evapotranspiration). Can also be connected to your flow meter and/or pump power supply to help you improve irrigation efficiency.

While we call this station our standard Ag/Hort station, it is powered by a high quality Campbell Scientific datalogger, with sensors selected for their accuracy and reliability in New Zealand conditions. It has specifically been designed for farmers who want ongoing, reliable climate data for their farm. It measures all of the main weather parameters and calculates evapotranspiration and Growing Degree Days.

Measures:

  • Wind speed & direction
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Rainfall
  • Solar radiation
  • Soil moisture, temperature & conductivity
  • Output from a third party flow meter (pulse output)

 

Features include:

  • Research grade Campbell Scientific electronic datalogger
  • Cell phone telemetry with data available on a secure web page
  • Post mounted mast with all instrument mounts
  • Rain gauge mounted above the irrigator drip line
  • Rugged enclosure with integral solar panel and 12V SLA battery
  • Published specifications available for all the sensors used
  • Downloading software

 

Options include:

  • Single or 3-phase power monitoring (using current transducers)
  • Higher grade rain gauge
  • Alarm output (SMS or phone call)
  • Wireless transmission to office base
  • Field installation