Rain Bird launches new smart controllers
Rain Bird launched a pair of new smart irrigation controllers, the ESP-LXME2 and ESP-LXME2 PRO Controllers. They can be retrofit to LXME and LXMEF models. read more
Why we need to conserve water for our future
Max Moreno explains different strategies, solutions and goals to conserve water as the urgency to do so becomes more relevant. read more
Water World: Control the flow
To reduce water usage and utility costs, OLM replaced the existing irrigation controllers and installed 40 Hunter ACC Module smart controllers. read more
One irrigation contractor shares his experience with smart controllers
Peter Novak, CEO and president of Serpico Landscaping in Hayward, Calif., gives his take on using smart irrigation controllers. read more
Jain Irrigation shows off AI-powered controller at Jain Unity Day
At its Unity event on March 3 in Novato, Calif., Jain Irrigation launched its newest product, Jain Unity, an automatic irrigation control system and environmental data services platform. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics and building on ETWater technolgoy, Unity decides when and how much an irrigation system needs to operate, allowing for as much available rainfall or... read more
Rain Bird: ESP-LX-IVM two-wire controller
Rain Bird’s new ESP-LX-IVM Series two-wire controllers are designed to handle the needs of demanding commercial sites with up to 240 stations. An Integrated Valve Module (IVM) with a “smart valve,” eliminates the need for a decoder, requiring half the number of wire splices. The IVM stays in constant communication with the controller, providing more efficient irrigation and advanced diagnostics.... read more
