In principle, all rain sensors work according to the same principle: A container catches the water and a switch is triggered when a certain amount is reached. But not the RAIN-CLIK sensor from Hunter, here the impulse is triggered as soon as it starts to rain. Thus, OpenSprinker responds much faster. Running watering is then immediately interrupted. Connecting the rain sensor: The […]
There was a firmware for OpenSprinkler 3.0 and 3.2 released. You can download them here: https://github.com/OpenSprinkler/OpenSprinkler-Compiled-Firmware/tree/master/v3.0 Among other things, a memory leak in connection with the weather interface has been closed. Attention: BEFORE THE UPDATE, save your settings with the "Export configuration" function! The update may erase all settings! Here's how: Download the firmware file. Then […]
With OpenSprinkler There are several ways to control irrigation dynamically: A) With sensors: With a rain sensor With a soil moisture sensor (from firmware 2.1.9) In combination rain sensor + soil moisture sensor (from firmware 2.1.9) The sensor control is built in such a way that with a sensor -Signal the irrigation is prevented. B) With Weather Specific Method: “Zimmerman” method: You specify what 100% watering […]
There have been strange problems with the payment interface to PayPal for a few days. Either "a technical problem..." appears or the forwarding to PayPal is aborted. The reason is the switch to PayPal Plus. The manufacturer is already working on a solution. If the problem also occurs with you, then under “Select payment method” select the option “PayPal […]
I have highlighted here: EU and sales tax For commercial customers from the EU (but outside of Germany) it is important that you state your sales tax identification number (UstId) with the delivery address. Then the invoice will be reduced to 0% VAT.
Now new: 3 additional housing sizes! In addition to the known size of 200 x 300 x 130 mm, there are now new: 250 x 350 x 150 mm 300 x 400 x 170 mm 400 x 600 x 200 mm Example images 250x350x150: E.g. for very large power supplies, zone expanders, relays for light control, etc.! Now available in the shop! Also new: […]
In delivery condition shows OpenSprinkler 3.0/3.2 shows Boston time. The unit "Fahrenheit" is also displayed instead of "degrees". That's because OpenSprinkler uses the settings from the respective region. Under “Edit Options”, then “System”, then “Location” select your location and confirm with “Submit”. The time should then be set correctly. […]
So far there was only the AC version with Ethernet, now new and immediately available: OpenSprinkler3.2 DC version with Ethernet! As usual, a 7,5VDC adapter is used here, which is included in the delivery. By default, this now supplies 3A and is therefore much more flexible in any type of installation. Thanks to DCAC Booster technology, […]
There is currently a very high demand OpenSprinklern3.0/3.2. New goods are on the way, but the subsequent deliveries are already being covered by the outstanding sales. Unfortunately, this means longer delivery times. The import process from the USA is subject to customs processing times. There's no telling how long it takes. Sometimes it’s just hours, sometimes […]
OpenSprinkler already has an input to connect external sensors. In principle, it works like this: If watering is pending, it is checked whether the sensor allows it, then watering starts, if not, then not. So the whole thing is a yes/no game (digital). There are a variety of solutions on the market, but none seems […]