{"id":458,"date":"2019-10-22T16:20:52","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T06:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/?p=458"},"modified":"2019-10-22T19:19:28","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T09:19:28","slug":"heron-2-wire-controllers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/controls\/heron-2-wire-controllers\/","title":{"rendered":"Heron 2-Wire Controllers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>2-wire Irrigation Controllers<\/h2>\n<p>The Heron 2-wire controller is ideal for irrigating over a large area, whether your installation is for farming, horticulture, landscape or sport fields the Heron 2-wire controller provides a cost effective &amp; reliable solution. Our 2-wire controllers have a superb range of software features, enabling you to customise the controller match the exact needs of each installation.<br \/>\nThe Heron 2-wire controller operates solenoid valves connected to a single 2-core cable. The 2-core cable can be up to 5 km long. There are no special requirements regarding the quality or type of cabling used and there are no limitations to the arrangement or layout of the cable.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2_wire_Irrigation_Systems.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"149\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/2_wire_irrigation_systems\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2_wire_Irrigation_Systems.png?fit=539%2C386&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"539,386\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Multi Wire Irrigation Systems\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Multi Wire Irrigation Systems&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2_wire_Irrigation_Systems.png?fit=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2_wire_Irrigation_Systems.png?fit=539%2C386&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-149 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2_wire_Irrigation_Systems.png?resize=539%2C386&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2-wire Irrigation Systems\" width=\"539\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2_wire_Irrigation_Systems.png?w=539&amp;ssl=1 539w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2_wire_Irrigation_Systems.png?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_2,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/app.png&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Ti Models<\/h2>\n<p>The Heron 2-wire controller is available in the following configurations:-<br \/>\n\u2022 Ti40 for controlling up to 40 valves<br \/>\n\u2022 Ti240 for controlling up to 240 valves<br \/>\n\u2022 Ti440 for controlling up to 440 valves<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/application.png&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Easy to use<\/h2>\n<p>Heron\u2019s 2-wire controllers are menu driven, making them intuitive and easy to use. Because every site is different, Heron 2-wire irrigation controllers can be configured to match the needs of each installation.<br \/>\nYou can specify the number of programs, the type and number of automatic starts needed. Software features can be enabled or disabled as required. Simply select the features you want to use from the list of options. The features will then appear in the controller\u2019s main menu for you to use.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/main_menu.png&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/options.png&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/program.png&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/rainfall.png&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Complete Control<\/h2>\n<p>Your Irrigation sequence can be fully customised. Valves can be run in any order.<br \/>\nValves within a sequence can be set to run in parallel. To simplify the creation of irrigation sequences, valves can be individually named.<br \/>\nOur 2-wire irrigation controllers will integrate with the range of Heron sensors. Irrigation can be controlled by light, rain, temperature, humidity, soil moisture or wind direction.<br \/>\nHeron Controllers can also be connected to Heron fertiliser and acid dosing systems. Up to four dosing systems can be connected to one irrigation controller.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/system.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"161\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/system\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/system.png?fit=740%2C209&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,209\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Heron Controller System\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Heron Controller System&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/system.png?fit=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/system.png?fit=740%2C209&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-161 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/system.png?resize=740%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Heron Controller System\" width=\"740\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/system.png?w=740&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/system.png?resize=300%2C85&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Irrigation Program Features<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 Up to 30 Independent programs, with up to 64 start times per day<br \/>\n\u2022 Runs up to 16 valves concurrently. Up to 8 Looping Cyclic starts<br \/>\n\u2022 Valves can be individually named. Valves can be specified to run on time or volume basis<br \/>\n\u2022 Valve times can be set from a minimum of 3 seconds to 60 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 Rainfall can be monitored over 1 to 4 days, irrigation programs can be reduced by 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%<br \/>\n\u2022 Programs can be allocated to up to 5 pump starts or master valves<br \/>\n\u2022 Valves can be defined for filter back flush use<br \/>\n\u2022 Programs can be integrated with light, rain, humidity, soil moisture and temperature sensors<br \/>\n\u2022 Fertigation facility to run fresh water followed by fertiliser and the fresh water<br \/>\n\u2022 Irrigation can be controlled from a calculated evapo-transpiration (ET) value. The ET value can be calculated using a variety of sensors, depending upon the required accuracy.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Hardware Features<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 Up to 5 cable drivers can be connected to one controller<br \/>\n\u2022 Total output current of each cable driver is 1.6Amps<br \/>\n\u2022 Compatible with any 24v AC solenoid valve<br \/>\n\u2022 1, 2, 3 &amp; 8 valve decoders available<br \/>\n\u2022 Latching decoder available for latching solenoid valves<br \/>\n\u2022 Up to 5 flow meters can be connected<br \/>\n\u2022 Up to 16 remote inputs available<br \/>\n\u2022 A range of pump start decoder options<br \/>\n\u2022 Heron decoders have their own surge suppression, thermal trip and are fully water proof<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]Proudly Distributed in Australia by<br \/>\n<strong>WMC Solutions Australia<\/strong><br \/>\nCall Peter on 0403 314 454<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Download the PDF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.12.1&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/The.Heron_.2wire.brochure.pdf\">Heron 2wire <\/a><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WMCLogo.jpg&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Heron 2-wire controller is ideal for irrigating over a large area, whether your installation is for farming, horticulture, landscape or sport fields the Heron 2-wire controller provides a cost effective &#038; reliable solution. 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