A smart irrigation system waters landscapes based on real conditions instead of a fixed timer. Moisture sensors, water meters and wireless valves report over LoRaWAN, and the BuildOT One platform opens and closes the Flow+ Smart Valve by schedule and by need.
Why timers waste water
Most irrigation runs on fixed timers. They water on cool days and hot days alike, and a broken pipe can run for hours before anyone notices. In a hot climate, where landscape water is a large share of a community or campus bill, that waste adds up quickly.
What a smart irrigation system adds
Where it fits
Smart irrigation suits residential communities, campuses, hotels and business parks with large landscaped areas. It runs on the same LoRaWAN network and platform as metering, leak detection and waste monitoring, so one installation serves several uses. See residential and communities.
Frequently asked questions
What is a smart irrigation system?
It is an irrigation system controlled by sensors and a software platform, so water is applied based on real conditions and schedules instead of a fixed timer alone.
Which valve does MachineSens use?
The Flow+ Smart Valve, a battery-powered ball valve with built-in LoRaWAN that can be opened and closed from the platform.
Can it detect irrigation leaks?
Yes. Water meters show flow outside watering times, which points to a broken pipe or a stuck valve.
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Planning smart irrigation?
Tell us about the site and the number of zones, and we will outline sensors and valves.
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