LIT-060 Hunter 2004-2005 Product Catalog - Ewing Irrigation

IMMS The affordable water management tool to monitor and control a network ofirrigation systems from a single central location.WHAT COMPONENTS COMPRISE THE IRRIGATIONMANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEM?Central Software – Installed in a PC with theWindows ® 2000 or Windows ® XP operatingsystems, the IMMS software is the brain of theentire water management operation. IMMSis compatible with most other common officesoftware applications.IMMS SAVES TIMEManaging a network of irrigation controllers – on a single siteor multiple sites – requires time-consuming work. Setting upand synchronizing controller operations can take hours of time.Plus, every time a program change needs to be made, or a systemneeds to be shut down for a special event, you have to physicallytravel to the controller.With the Irrigation Management and Monitoring System(IMMS ), these hassles are removed, since the entire systemcan be monitored and controlled from the comfort of youroffice. Additionally, by communicating with localized sensors,the system can alert you to potential service problems such as aruptured pipe or sprinklers that have been broken by vandals.IMMS MANAGES WATERThe centralized control of your irrigation controller networkallows you to take advantage of the latest water saving benefits.Modify controller schedules in real-time, taking into accountdaily and seasonal weather conditions and weather forecasts…shut down all systems during rain automatically or with just afew keystrokes…increase watering for thirsty annuals duringhot days. Any and all changes can be made to each controller’sprogram in a matter of seconds.In addition, the program’s reporting module allows you tomonitor your estimated water usage over time, both in totalgallons used and estimated water costs. This will allow you toplan ahead for future needs and identify areas for improvement.IMMS SAVES MONEYSaving time and saving water ultimately adds up to an evengreater savings: that of your irrigation budget. The IMMSreduces your labor expenses, including the time it takes totravel from site to site and the time it takes to program andupdate controllers and verify system operations. Not to mentionthe fact that the IMMS is priced at a level that makes itaffordable and not a luxury item. With the IMMS, you possessa powerful tool designed to manage and monitor your irrigationneeds.84Rain SensorFlow SensorCentral Computer Communication Unit – Locatedat the irrigation manager’s office. Enables communicationbetween the manager’s office and the fieldthrough hardwire cable. This device is not neededfor modem installations.Site Interface (SI) – These units are locatedon-site at each location that is linked with andsupervised by the irrigation manager. Thesedevices receive information from the centralcomputer and can monitor and control thesystem equipment at the site. The SI communicatesdirectly with one controller, and managescommunications for other interfaces on multicontrollersites.Controller Interface (CI) – At sites where multiplecontrollers are used to handle irrigationtasks, a controller interface is needed for eachcontroller except the first controller (connectedto the SI). Each of these units is wired to itsown controller, and also connected to the siteinterface (via hardwire cable or UHF radio)in order to establish communication with thecentral controller.Irrigation Controller – A standard HunterPro-C, ICC, or SRC controller. Can be wallmount or pedestal mount, plastic or metal cabinets.No upgrade to controller requiredfor central compatibility.Sensors – Changes in weather conditions(rain, wind, freeze) and in flow rates can bemonitored by a variety of sensors that automaticallyidentify conditions that exceed theprescribed optimum. Immediate automaticresponses take place when alarms occur, andalarms are then reported to the central computeron the next synchronization. These pre-programmedresponses to local conditions can savesubstantial amounts of water.