RiserDrive™

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The RiserDrive is an intelligent device designed to remotely control existing on-farm pipe and riser valves.

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Powered by the FerIT™

Incorporates the FerIT Solar Node for long range communication and long battery life

Smart Motor Operation

Intelligent motor allows for variable open/close position, event driven operation and adaptive control

Remote operation

Irrigate without having to be on-site and time irrigations to precisely meet crop water requirements.

Features and Benefits

Retrofits to existing on-farm pipe and riser valves to introduce remote operation and automation with robust motor drive.

Scalable infrastructure that can be integrated with 3rd-party sensors and on-farm devices.

In-built LoRaWAN communications for reliable real-time operation

Reduces the need to be physically in the field, minimising labour requirements and freeing up time for other tasks

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Highlights

The RiserDrive combines robust motor drive mechanisms, sophisticated communication technology, and FarmConnect software capabilities to automate existing on-farm valves for high-flow surface irrigation.

Engineered and manufactured for long life

Solar power supply for low cost operation

Powered by the FerIT™ Solar Node.

A FarmConnect™ product

The RiserDrive is part of the FarmConnect product range for farmers. FarmConnect’s modular hardware and software enables precisely timed application of water to crops using high-flow, high-performance surface irrigation. With FarmConnect, farmers can grow higher value crops using less labor, water and energy.

Technologies

The RiserDrive uses technologies which are common across Rubicon products:
Gate control technology

The RiserDrive uses the same robust gate control technology used in Rubicon’s TCC™ products, including the FlumeGate™. Designed for high duty-cycle operation, the RiserDrive provides positive drive in both the raise and lower directions, enabling the gate to open and close in high flow, high head pressure environments.

Remote operation

The RiserDrive’s secure pole mounted housing contains the electronics, high-capacity power system and wireless communications for remote operation. Each RiserDrive 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
ControlLocal via built-in push buttons, Bluetooth connection via Rubicon's DeviceConnect app
Drive mechanism Direct drive of 3rd party valve shaft
ElectronicsPower management and control technology contained within integrated housing. Each unit passes a 12hr heat soak pre-stress and 100% functional test.
WeightRefer to the RiserDrive data sheet
Motor12V DC brushless
Typical stroke time Less than 3 minutes
Actuation options 12V DC powered (solar)
Event-driven operation Can be programmed to open and close based on sensor inputs, including channel water level information from Rubicon’s MicronLevel™ sensor (sold separately)

Material
Top cover plates, base beam, actuator arm, housing poleStructural grade aluminium
Hardware, shafts Structural grade stainless steel

Power
Power supply 12VDC self-contained battery charged from solar panel or AC line power
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 RiserDrives. Additional gateways enable unlimited expansion.
Transmission range Up to 4km typically

Environmental

Operating temp 1°C to 60°C
Operating humidity 0% to 100%
Water temperature 1°C to 50°C

 

Specifications subject to change