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OpenSprinkler is a Open source, Web-based, intelligent irrigation computer (sprinkler controller) for lawn and plant watering, drip irrigation, farm irrigation, greenhouses, hydroponics etc.
How does it work? This is how it works! DC or AC version – which is better?
Do you also need housings and accessories? Then click here!
Features:
- Time-controlled control of 24VAC valves (AC+DC versions), 12VDC valves (DC version), self-holding DC solenoid valves (latch version).
- Free Android and IOS app
- Web interface for access from the PC
- Dynamic irrigation control by retrieving the weather report (internet connection required)
- Up to 8 valves in the standard version, additional 16 valves included Zone expander (max 72 valves) possible
- Two universal connections for rain sensor, water meter or switch
- Control of up to two main water connection valves
- Remote access via OpenThings Cloud (OTC) – Control your OpenSprinkler from anywhere!
- Running irrigation programs in parallel or serially (simultaneously or one after the other).
- MQTT status and IFTTT interface
- RF interface (radio module with 433MHz interface). Additional product RFToy
You can find even more features in the FAQ experience.
Control OpenSprinkler from anywhere? Activate OTC!
Test the program interface? Create programs? Here is the demo:
Password is “opendoor”
| version | AC | DC 3.3 | DC 3.4 | Latch |
| Hardware revision | 3.3 / 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Power supply? | 24VAC | 7.5VDC-12VDC | USB-C | 7.5VDC-12VDC |
| POE | not possible | via adapter | not possible | via adapter |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Option (W5500 100MBit) | Option (W5500 100MBit) | Option (W5500 100MBit) | Option (W5500 100MBit) |
| Solenoid valves | 24VAC, no self-holding valves | 24VAC + 12VDC, no self-holding valves
24VDC ball valves* |
24VAC + 12VDC, no self-holding valves
24VDC ball valves* |
9-12V self-holding valves (impulse coils) |
| Relay controllable | Yes, 24VAC | Yes, 3-32VDC semiconductor relay | Yes, 3-32VDC semiconductor relay | No |
| Standard power supply (optional) | 24VAC 1.5A | 7.5VDC 2.93A | USB-C | 7.5VDC 2.93A |
| DIN rail power supply (optional) | 24VAC | 12VDC | not possible | 12VDC |
Power supply: 24V AC model, 5-12V DC model * Additional 24VDC power supply required
AC power supply: Calculate the power using the following formula. To do this, you need to know the current consumption of the solenoid valves.
OpenSprinkler has a power consumption of approximately 2.2W = approx. 0.1A. A Rain-Bild solenoid valve has a maximum current of approximately 0.3A
I.e. with 4 solenoid valves AT THE SAME TIME you have 4x 0.3A + 0.1A = 1.3 A inrush current, the next larger power supply with 1.5A should be used. We have various power supplies in the shop.
If you only operate one or two solenoid valves at the same time, you have 2×0.3A+0.1A = 0.7A, a 1A power supply is sufficient. Even if you have 20 solenoid valves but only activate 2 at the same time, that is enough.
Note: This is just an example calculation! Please note the technical data of the solenoid valve manufacturer!
Note: Total maximum current=3A (fuse)
Note: Only applies to OpenSprinkler AC.
You can find other suitable power supplies here: Plug-in power supplies AC, Plug-in power supplies DC, DIN rail power supplies AC and DIN rail power supplies DC
Never connect more than ONE solenoid valve to ONE OpenSprinkler output! OpenSprinkler can switch several outputs at the same time, so it is not necessary to combine several valves. An AC output can deliver up to 800mA current. If that is not enough, then you should operate the outputs via relays.
Version with plastic housing
Hardware revision 3.3 and 3.4 supports the W5500 network module with 100MBit interface
Temperature working range: -30 to +70 degrees Celsius
Note: Product from the USA, delivery times longer if out of stock
Further information (manual, circuit diagram) here: Manual and downloads







Thomas –
Works very well so far. Very fast delivery!
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mirko.friedrich –
Delivery came quickly. Setup was easy. Unfortunately, the device was defective after about 3 weeks.
I then contacted support in the morning and received a response within a few minutes.
Conclusion: After one day, the problem was solved! A replacement device was even personally delivered to my home. A 1 with a star! Many shops could learn from this.
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mr_hoffi –
Plug and play, no tinkering and trying out, if you want to start watering straight away, you've come to the right place!!! Big praise to the developers and the contact can be reached immediately = CLEAR RECOMMENDATION!!!
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Jörg Brandes –
Very nice and quick contact, super fast delivery, really great!
I installed the OpenSprinkler AC in my existing Gardena system with 4 circuits including a rain sensor. No problems, good operating instructions, even the original Gardena power supply is sufficient as I don't switch more than 2 circuits at the same time.
Now I'll deal with the details of the automatic control by the weather forecast...
So the first impression is very good, this also applies to the app, which has so far been running smoothly on iPhone and iPad.
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nilsE –
Really easy and quick to install, replaced a Hunter Node with latch valves - works perfectly!
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