Sustainable Irrigation Control and Monitoring Systems GREEN BUILDINGS EVENT, SYDNEY Wednesday 23 rd...

Sustainable Irrigation Control and Monitoring Systems

GREEN BUILDINGS EVENT, SYDNEYWednesday 23rd March 2011, by Mark Massey

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WHO IS NETAFIM? The global leader in smart drip and micro irrigation solutions for a

sustainable future Jointly owned by three Kibbutzim 80%; the Markstone Fund 13% and

the Tene Fund 7% Annual sales totalled $504 million in 2009 35 subsidiaries worldwide; 14 manufacturing facilities; 2,400

employees The Australian subsidiary is headquartered in Laverton VIC, with a

local manufacturing facility; and a sales, marketing and service presence throughout Australia – WA/NT, SA, QLD, NSW and VIC/Tas

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Green Buildings SolutionDrip Irrigation Recognised as the most efficient irrigation method Water Savings up to 60% vs tradition irrigation methods Suitable Applications

– Domestic Irrigation– Commercial Irrigation– Council & Sports Turf Irrigation

Suitable for varying water qualities– Potable Water – Recycled Water– Dam/channel– Bore Water

Recycled material incorporated

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Filtration SolutionsAutomatic Disc Filters Solutions Disc Filters

– Depth Filtration– Highly Efficient– Small Footprint– Small Backwash Requirement– Low Pressure Systems reduce Energy use

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Arkal M324– Foot print 1m2– 83 L to

Backwash

=Media Filter 3 x 20”

– Foot print 3m2– 750 L to

Backwash

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Ultrasonic High Accuracy

– Constant measurement, Samples every 2 seconds

Leak & Water Theft Detection AMR Ready Universal 3G compatibility 10 year battery life No wear No blockages Web monitoring or Integration into Systems Online management and billing

15Liter/hour

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Water Meter

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Control and Monitoring Irrigation Controller

– NMC – Motorola IRRInet

Management Platforms– NMC NET– IMS - IRRInet– IrriWISE

Wireless Data Monitoring Wireless Soil Moisture Monitoring SCADA & SWAT compatibility

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