MicronLevel™ Sensor

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The MicronLevel water measurement sensor revolutionises irrigation management by accurately measuring and monitoring water levels in real-time.

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Ideal for farm ditch level measurement

Rubicon’s proven ultrasonic measurement technology

Compatible with Rubicon’s event driven operations and adaptive control

Remote monitoring via the FarmConnect interface

Flexible installation options to suit your farm

Features and Benefits

Water level and height measurement is crucial for optimising water usage, preventing wastage, and enhancing crop performance, to ensure high-flow irrigations for improved water management.

Utilising Rubicon’s proven ultrasonic water level measurement technology enclosed in an IP67 rubber housing, the MicronLevel Air provides accurate and reliable water level measurement.  Compatible with Rubicon’s event-driven irrigation software, your MicronLevel Air sensor can be used to automatically open and close your FarmConnect actuators at the optimal time for precision irrigation.

 

Highlights

  • Engineered and manufactured for long life
  • Solar power supply for low cost operation
  • Email and SMS text alerts to track irrigation progress
  • Powered by the FerIT™ Solar Node

Technologies

The MicronLevel Air uses the same proven water level measurement technology used in Rubicon’s TCC™ products, including the FlumeGate™
Remote Monitoring

The MicronLevel Air’s secure pole mounted housing contains the electronics, high-capacity power system and wireless communications for remote operation. Each sensor communicates through a FarmConnect Gateway* installed in the field which is connected to a cellular network and then the internet, enabling remote management using FarmConnect Software*.

Specifications

General
ConfigurationBluetooth connection via Rubicon's DeviceConnect app
ElectronicsPower management and control technology contained within integrated housing. Each unit passes a 12hr heat soak pre-stress and 100% functional test.
Weight0.285kg / 10oz (mounting pole not included)
Event-driven operation Can be utilised to open and close FarmConnect actuators based on a water level
Range0.25m (10”) to 4m (13’)
DC current @ 12V10mA
Accuracy+/- 0.5% at 25°C (77°F)
Resolution0.1mm (0.004”)
Measurement frequenceUp to every 3 secs (configurable)

Material
Housing poleStructural grade aluminium
HousingEDPM rubber

Power
Power supply 12VDC self-contained battery charged from solar panel
Solar panel10W monocrystalline
Batteries(1) 12V10Ah LiFePO4 Battery: 3000 cycles at 100% DoD, and 13,000 cycles at 50% DoD with 70% remaining capacity.(~5 days of operation without solar power)

Communications

ProtocolsModbus
Data communications LoRaWAN
LoRaWAN radio frequency AU/NZ: 915-928MHz, US: 902-928MHz, EU: 863-870MHz
Gateway (sold separately) A FarmConnect Gateway provides the interface to cellular networks and can link up to 100 MicronLevel Air sensors. Additional gateways enable unlimited expansion.
Transmission range Up to 4km typically

Environmental

Operating temp 1°C (33°F) to 60°C (140°F)
Operating humidity 0% to 100%
Specifications subject to change