{"id":505,"date":"2019-10-22T18:02:18","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T08:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/?p=505"},"modified":"2019-10-22T18:02:28","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T08:02:28","slug":"multi-wire-irrigation-controllers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/controls\/multi-wire-irrigation-controllers\/","title":{"rendered":"Multi-Wire Irrigation Controllers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#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_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#8243;][\/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;4.0.2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The Heron range of multi-wire controllers provide a versatile and reliable solution for irrigation in horticulture, landscape &amp; agricultural applications. Our multi-wire controllers have a superb range of software features, enabling you to customise the controller match the exact needs of each installation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/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\/2_wire_Irrigation_Systems.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.2&#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_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mi_Models.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"202\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/mi_models\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mi_Models.png?fit=278%2C217&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"278,217\" 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=\"Mi Models\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Mi Models&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mi_Models.png?fit=278%2C217&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mi_Models.png?fit=278%2C217&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-202\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Mi_Models.png?resize=278%2C217&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mi Models\" width=\"278\" height=\"217\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/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>Mi Models &amp; Sizes<\/h2>\n<p>The Heron Mi range of controllers is available from 4 to 144 valves<br \/>\n\u2022 Base models are available in 4, 8, 12 &amp; 16 valve options with fixed outputs<br \/>\n\u2022 The Mi144 irrigation controller operates 16 valves as standard, however it can be upgraded to operate a maximum of 144 valves using additional output cards. The additional output cards are available in 8 and 16 valve<br \/>\nmodels. The additional output cards are installed in expansion boxes.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/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>Choose How You Want to Work<\/h2>\n<p>Heron\u2019s Mi range of irrigation controllers can be operated in the following ways:-<br \/>\n\u2022 As a standalone controller<br \/>\n\u2022 From a PC using Heron\u2019s Ground Control Software<br \/>\n\u2022 From a mobile device or PC using the WEB based APP<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\/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 multi-wire controllers are menu driven, making them intuitive and easy to use. Because every site is different, Heron multi-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.<br \/>\nSimply select the features you want to use from the list of options. 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Valves can be run in any order.<br \/>\nValves within a sequence can be set to run in parallel.<br \/>\nTo simplify the creation of irrigation sequences, valves can be individually named.<\/p>\n<p>Our multi-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.<\/p>\n<p>Heron 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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.watermonitoringcontrol.com.au\/systems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Complete_Control.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_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_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 4 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 evapotranspiration (ET) value. 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