Where growers once watered by script and then transitioned to automated watering by time , this innovative system takes it one step further by irrigate hanging basketball hoop by weight . The product , in this case , is the haven hanging basket irrigation system design by Control Dekk , a glasshouse automation company base in westerly Michigan . They introduced the first system in 2016 , which they supplied to growers in their own nation and by word - of - mouth requirement arose across the country . They participated for the first time in Cultivate'19 and will now feature their system at Cultivate’20 Virtual , July 13 - 16 , as well .
Automated system that waters by weightControl Dekk ’s OASIS automated organisation is changing the game when it come to hanging basket irrigation as it utilize the weight of each basket to determine the water to be added . " Watering by a specific soil moisture content jell by the grower gives agriculturalist more control over the body and quality of their hanging basket crops while also saving a great peck of time . Ensuring that baskets only meet the amount of water they require and if they take it also entail that water and chemical substance are conserved " , explain Controls Engineer Len Logsdon .
Positive reactionsThe first intersection was introduced in 2016 and the reaction were positive right on away . Jason DeGroot , possessor and head grower at Bloemenberg Growers in Allendale , MI , shares , “ After a visitation of one haven at the end of our 2016 time of year , Bloemenberg Growers installed haven on all Echos and Boomerangs in our facility . During the 2017 time of year , my labour as a grower was greatly reduce as a termination of using haven . The works quality was great and uniform . Now , I ca n’t imagine growing without it . ”
Can be installed on existing conveyor linesThe OASIS system installs easily on unexampled or exist Echo , Boomerang , or FormFlex lines , explain Logsdon . " The OASIS module housing is constructed of a stainless - steel social system and UV - rated stabilized polymer insert for seniority and durability in tough greenhouse conditions . The entire module is compact ( 7”x18”x6 ” ) , hold it well-heeled to set up on live conveyor line of reasoning without needing much extra space . The faculty contains the Smart Optics sensor and component table , which operate with existing irrigation systems to control how much water each basket have . "
How it worksThe patented Smart Optics sensor and force sensor work together to determine if there is a basket present and whether the basket is an upper or lower basket . As the basket passes through the sensors , the weight is determined , and the basketball hoop is automatically watered to the idealistic weightiness programme by the grower . " The sensors eliminate the need for tab key on basket hooks , as well as the motive for mechanically skillful switch . Less parts signify less maintenance and need for haunt or replacements down the road " , he adds .
Control panelsControl panels for the system of rules are enclosed in durable corrosion - resistant and dust- and water - tight fiberglass that can be well mounted in any desirable locating close to conveyor lines . " All component part are UL listed , industrial rated , and almost totally Schneider Electric brand for superscript durability , lineament , and peace of mind . " Control panels admit a programmable logic restrainer , variable focal ratio AC controllers , and a coloring material touchscreen ( 6 ” or 10 ” ) that allows the substance abuser to intuitively program the haven system and reach at - a - glance data on basketball hoop system of weights , irrigation pauperization , inventory , and more .
custom-make to nearly any greenhouse situation"The haven organization can be customized to nigh any glasshouse situation , and the Control Dekk team is commit to making their system employment for agriculturist while leave top - pass customer overhaul along the way " , Logsdon concludes
Cultivate'20Eager to learn more about the haven system ? shoot the breeze Control Dekk at Cultivate'20 Virtual that will be held from July 13 - 16 , 2020 . Ca n’t expect till that time , check their site .
For more information : Control DekkLen LogsdonEmail:[email protected]www.controldekk.com
