Winsonic

Environments - Advanced Hydroponic Farming Systems

Overview

Agriculture is a significant consumer of water. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN, farming accounts for nearly 70% of all water withdrawals, and up to 95% in some developing countries. Traditional irrigation methods are often inefficient, wasting up to half of this water. Irrigation is vital for the agricultural sector, especially in crop production. Water and its precise application are crucial for growth, development, yield, and crop quality. Effective water management is essential for the sustainability of agricultural systems.

Challenge

Smart irrigation systems use weather or soil conditions to determine watering schedules, allowing farmers to optimize and monitor water usage. In many agricultural countries, smart irrigation has become a key topic in technical discussions.

Key Needs for Smart Gaming Machine:

  • Robust Design: Operate reliably in outdoor environments with high humidity and a wide range of temperatures.
  • Cost Efficiency: Avoid the high costs associated with wired networking solutions like ADSL and fiber optics, offering a more flexible wireless network instead.
  • Enhanced Service: Support connections with various sensors via RS485/Ethernet ports.

Solution

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The Winsonic router was chosen for this application, and we are thrilled to contribute to this remarkable project. The router supports a variety of interfaces, including serial ports, Ethernet ports, DIs, and DOs, providing ample connections for various sensor models.

Programming can be done directly through the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), which sends irrigation commands to the remote center. The solar-powered RTU executes these commands over long distances via a cellular network and collects sensor data to send back to the RTU. This seamless sensor data communication allows the remote center to make new irrigation decisions automatically. Since implementing this system, crop production has significantly increased, marking a major advancement for humanity.

Solution Advantages:

  • Industrial-Grade Construction: Winsonic routers are built to meet true industrial-grade standards, offering a rugged solution capable of withstanding extreme environmental conditions.
  • Reliable Network Communication: Winsonic routers provide reliable and stable data transmission between end sensors and the monitoring center. They support a dual SIM card failover policy to maintain session persistence.