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NETAFIM INTRODUCES IRRIWISE™ WIRELESS CROP MONITORING SYSTEM

 
MAY, 2004

Fresno, CA ­ Netafim USA, the industry-leading manufacturer of micro-irrigation systems has developed the IrriWise™ Wireless Crop Monitoring System. This system provides continuous monitoring of field sensors such as soil moisture, flow and weather, all without wires. Continuous monitoring is a powerful management tool for growers to know when and how long to irrigate - which results in improved quality, increased yields, and reduction of fertilizer leaching. When equipped with the appropriate sensors, the IrriWise™ System also keeps records of irrigation and fertilizer applications.

The IrriWise™ Operating Principle: Data is transmitted from the field units (transmitters) to the PC using a unique radio and data transfer technology that provides high performance, reliability, and simplicity.

• Field transmitters send the data every 5 to 30 minutes depending on the sensors attached.
• Transmitters and sensors are powered by an internal battery that last 3 to 6 years ­ eliminating
the need for solar panels.
• Repeaters have a 7 mile range and transmitters a 2 mile range.

The IrriWise™ Wireless Crop Monitoring System is easy to install, simple to operate and requires little maintenance.

Awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certification by the International Organization for Standardization - Netafim USA is the largest growing division of the Netafim International Group, the pioneer of micro-irrigation technology. With over 39 years in the irrigation industry and global expertise in more than 80 countries, Netafim offers a full-line of products for a variety of markets including agriculture, landscape, greenhouse, nursery, mining and wastewater. Netafim USA is headquartered in Fresno, California.

For more information about Netafim USA, visit us at www.netafimusa.com.

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