University of California - Berkeley Low Water Irrigation This project aims to install 4 electronic water meters, 3 field controllers, and a weather station to make real time programming adjustments to irrigation programs for the West Front of campus. The installations will improve the accuracy in interpreting the West Front micro climate, reduce water consumption, prevent over/under watering, and quickly and accurately identify irrigation problems in the field. Weather Station
Accomplishments: • From the beginning, the scope of the project has continued to expand as new users were added to the ICC system. A "smart", remote, and centrally controlled irrigation system allows other departments to "do more with less“. • With new software upgrades, multiple users may login remotely and simultaneously. • With the installation of the hydrometers and field controllers, irrigation and non-irrigation usage can be collected. • With the installation of the weather station at the West Front, we can confirm different micro climates and different watering needs for the West Front versus the central campus. • SMS texting provides simple 24/7/365 alerts or alarms for monitoring and control of the irrigation system. • SMS texts accurately pinpoints problems; trouble shooting irrigation problems are easily recognized and quickly repaired. SMS example: Fail High Flow (45.167 G) in Irrigation Program (G006) (32) Field Unit West Front - M
Mulford Weather Station Irrigation Factor 60
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* Lost Communication on 3/9/2013 – 3/11/2013 & 3/24/2013
Irrigation Central Command
Arad Hydrometer
Mulford’s Arad Hydrometer
Acknowledgements: Katherine Walsh of TGIF Phil Giebel of Central Control Systems Matthew Wolter , PPCS Lead Irrigation Plumber Arturo Ventura, PPCS Irrigation Plumber Sam Lico, PPCS Irrigation Plumber Al Vera, Capital Projects Programmer Gary Imazumi, PPCS Grounds Manager