Roundabout irrigation

Roundabouts nowadays are often green. Irrigation seems simple, but it can rarely be done depending on the weather. Usually, there is no internet connection at such locations and certainly no weather station. So you can only work with soil sensors to control irrigation.

And here comes the combination of OpenSprinkler and Truebner During the OpenSprinkler which controls the irrigation, the sensors of Truebner the soil moisture.

Depending on the size and planting of the roundabout, one to three irrigation circuits are used. One circuit for the central full-circle sprinkler, additional circuits for special plants or, if the area is not completely round, for the outdoor area - provided the planting is flat, e.g. lawns. However, if more perennials are used, classic irrigation with drip lines should be preferred.

This combination makes irrigation particularly water-efficient: irrigation only occurs when the soil moisture is below a minimum value.

Technically, this is achieved as follows: During the OpenSprinkler is installed at the power distributor, the solenoid valves are placed in a valve box.

The sensors are installed at root depth on the irrigation area. The exact number and positioning will be determined together with the experts from Truebner determined.

If, for example, 4 sensors are used, they can be grouped together and the minimum or average value can be determined.

This value is now used to control the irrigation. For example, you can schedule a daily irrigation. In reality, however, this is only carried out if the soil moisture sensor of the group is below a predefined value. Since the OpenSprinkler If you keep an irrigation logbook, you can determine exactly when irrigation has taken place. All sensor data is also saved.

Together with a pulse water meter (2-wire), the irrigation quantity can also be accurately recorded.

The following products are required:

• 1x OpenSprinkler 3 DC
• 1x DIN rail power supply 12V 30W
• 1x Trueber RS485 adapter for OpenSprinkler
• 1-4x Truebner SMT100
• 1x DIN rail holder

Please note that additional components are required, e.g. solenoid valves, valve boxes, sprinklers, pipes, etc. These components should also be installed by a professional, e.g. a landscape gardener. Electrical components should be connected by an electrician. The company Truebner can control the sensors and the OpenSprinkler install and configure.

Would you like an individual offer? Then please send an email to info@opensprinklershop.de

If you have any questions about the sensors and installation options, please send an email to info@truebner.de

Image shows AI generated roundabout and is for illustration purposes only (Bing Copilot)