Automated Systems

The IAS Advanced AutoStart (AAS) is our most advanced control system wirelessly transmitting the field and engine/pump information to our smart technology web-based HarvestWatch software which allows you to see the information and either automatically or manually respond.  Our unique solution is supplied with the necessary engine and pump sensors and a world wide proven Murphy engine controller with J1939 engine control protocol for up to Tier 3 engines as standard.  Tier 4 engines can be controlled with additional integration required depending on exact engine configuration and fuel types. 

Our standard solution includes two communication networks; network 1 which is the wireless cell based network covered by our data plan which includes the cell data service and use of our unique HarvestWatch software.  The annual plan includes all updates to the IAS HarvestWatch software and 24/7 phone support.  Network 2 is the wireless field network using state-of-the-art Banner Multi-Hop radio’s, (up to 8 per AAS).  These field radios are each equipped with a high precision temperature sensor and soil moisture sensor (Tension) which send the measure data back to the AAS installed in the recommended solar charged anit-theft bird, house extending the life of the battery powered field radio.

All IAS Advanced AutoStart’s operate autonomously, so when the cell service or internet service is temporarily inoperable you an have peace of mind that it will control your irrigation pump as programmed.  All engine sensors and field sensor data parameters are read by the AAS computer and the system is control locally to protect your crop from frost and/or it will irrigate based on soil moisture set points as programmed.  The system is run from the engine battery which is kept charged by the AAS solar panel/charging circuit included in the standard system.  We use special charge controllers to maximize the life of the engine battery.

Versions of our IAS Advanced AutStart’s are available for electric driven pumps our Advanced AutoStart Electric and our AutoLift which is designed for any type of electrically drive lift pump.  All operational information is shown on the website running our HarvestWatch software.  All information is logged with the optional historical module which can be used to monitor pumped volume and provide the run time information you need to perform proactive maintenance programs maximizing your equipments life cycle.

The IAS Advanced AutoStart system using our HarvestWatch software connected to field mounted soil moisture measuring sensors, is considered a “smart technology” forming a “closed loop” irrigation control system.  It is recognized by the USDA and multiple other agricultural governing bodies as having the largest impact on the amount of water used for irrigation of any crop.  IAS was instrumental in assisting the NRCS to create the EQIP category for  the first irrigatin automation control system for frost and irrigation control.  This work has led to multiple states offering financial assistance to help pay for IAS AAS’s.  Please contact us for more information on how you can qualify for assistance. 

You can feel assured that your irrigation pump regardless of its driver can be supported by IAS, the leading manufacture of wireless online automated irrigation pump control systems, with over 500 in operation in North America.  Please start you irrigation modernization initiative today by calling Irrigation Automation Systems today to confirm how we can save you money now.

 

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