In modern agriculture, when "smart irrigation" is mentioned, the automatic irrigation control unit, which is the brain of the system, comes to mind. However, the needs of every agricultural enterprise are different. The wireless management of a 2000-decare land and the automation of a 5-decare greenhouse are not solved with the same technology. As Esular, we offer control units that differ technologically, suitable for every scenario.
So, which is the right choice for your land? Is it the GSM-based F Series just to control a pump remotely, or the LoRaWAN-based E Series to manage hundreds of wireless valves and sensors within a 10 km range? Perhaps what you need is to manage your existing 24V valves in your greenhouse from a central panel.
In this guide, we will help you make the right decision by comparing Esular’s professional irrigation control units according to scenarios.
The Main Difference: Communication Technology (GSM vs. LoRaWAN)
To choose the right product, it is first necessary to understand the two basic communication technologies:
1. GSM Based Control (F Series)
In this system, the control unit (for example, F Series Pump Control) connects directly to cloud servers thanks to its own GSM (SIM Card) module. Just like a mobile phone, it works from anywhere there is internet.
- Advantage: Installation is simple. It does not need a separate gateway.
- Ideal Use: Perfect for remote control of a single point (pump, well, main valve).
2. LoRaWAN Based Control (E Series)
In this system, there is a two-stage communication. Hundreds of wireless valve control units and soil moisture sensors in the field get their energy from batteries or solar panels and talk via LoRaWAN, a free radio frequency with a range of up to 10 km. These devices send their data to a single central unit in the field, the E Series Central Station (Gateway). The Central Station collects this data and transfers it to the cloud via GSM (SIM Card).
- Advantage: It allows you to manage hundreds of devices from a single center, without pulling cables, using battery or solar power. The monthly SIM card cost is paid for only one central station, not separately for hundreds of devices.
- Ideal Use: Large lands, multi-parcel fields, places where pulling cables is impossible, and full automation (sensor + valve) scenarios.
Scenario 1: Remotely Controlling a Single Pump or Well (F Series)
Your Need: "I have a well and I want to turn my pump on and off from my mobile phone without going to the field. I also want to see the water pressure and be informed about power outages."
Solution: Esular F Series Wireless Well and Pump Control System
This device is easily mounted on your existing pump panel and connects directly to your mobile application with GSM technology. It is the most economical and effective solution designed only for pump control.
Capabilities of the F Series:
- Remote On/Off: Control your pump from anywhere in the world.
- Pressure and Flow Tracking: Monitor water pressure and the amount of water consumed (with a water meter) instantly with external sensors (optional).
- Automation: Program it to run automatically at certain times (e.g., night electricity tariff).
- Protection: Protect the pump by stopping it automatically in case of low/high pressure or electrical failures.
Tip: The F Series can also be used as the main controller of your irrigation system. If the entire system turns on and off at the same time (not divided into blocks), the F Series is the simplest solution.
Scenario 2: Managing a Large Number of Wireless Valves in a Wide Area (E Series)
Your Need: "I have 100 decares of land and I have 15 different irrigation zones (valves). It is impossible to pull cables to the land. I want to irrigate each zone separately, automatically according to the soil moisture sensor if I wish."
Solution: Esular E Series Central Station + Wireless Valve Control Units
This professional ecosystem is designed for large areas. You install one E Series Central Station (Gateway) in the field. This station connects to the cloud via GSM. Then, you install one solar-powered wireless valve control unit next to each valve in your field. These units communicate wirelessly (LoRaWAN) with your E Series station up to 10 km.
Capabilities of the E Series Ecosystem:
- Completely Wireless Solution: Eliminates the cost of pulling power or data cables to valves or sensors.
- Massive Coverage Area: Manages even the largest lands from a single center with a 10 km range.
- Sensor Integration: Place wireless soil moisture sensors in different parts of the land. The system automatically starts/stops irrigation based on the data from these sensors.
- Scalability: Start with 5 valves today, increase to 50 valves tomorrow. The system expands easily.
This system works with solar-powered wireless valve units like the one below, together with the E Series Central Station:
Scenario 3: Controlling Wired Valves from a Central Panel (24V Valve Stations)
Your Need: "I have a greenhouse and all 8 of my irrigation valves are collected in a single panel. I have an electricity line (220V) to the panel. I want to control these valves remotely with my phone."
Solution: Esular GSM 24V Solenoid Valve Control Station
This solution is ideal especially for greenhouses, landscape areas, and cases where valves are collected at a single point (usually next to the water pump room or fertilizer tank). The device is mounted on your panel and powered by 220V energy. Its outputs are connected to your existing 24V AC valves by cable.
Capabilities of the Central Valve Station:
- Makes Existing Valves Smart: You don't need to change the 24V AC/DC valves you are already using.
- Multiple Valve Support: Control 2, 8, or 12 valves independently with a single device.
- GSM or WiFi Options: If there is WiFi where your panel is located, the WiFi model can be preferred; if not, the GSM (with SIM Card) model can be preferred.
- Greenhouse Automation: By being integrated with [sensors], it can perform automatic irrigation and misting according to pot moisture or ambient temperature.
Comparison Table: Which Control Unit?
To make your decision easier, let's summarize the three main types of control units:
| Feature | F Series (GSM Pump Control) | E Series (LoRaWAN Gateway) | 24V Valve Station (Greenhouse Type) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Usage Purpose | Single Point (Pump/Well) Control | Large Land (Multiple Wireless Valve/Sensor) | Central Valve Group (Wired Valves) |
| Communication Technology | GSM (Direct Cloud) | LoRaWAN (Devices) + GSM (Cloud) | GSM / WiFi (Direct Cloud) |
| Device It Controls | 1 Pump Panel/Main Valve | 100+ Wireless Valves/Sensors | 2, 8, or 12 Wired 24V Valves |
| Field Wiring | Not Required (Panel mounting) | Not Required (Completely Wireless) | Required (From Controller to Valves) |
| Energy | 220V / 12V / Solar | Solar Powered Gateway | 220V / 24V AC |
| Ideal Scenario | I want to turn my well on and off remotely. | I want to manage the valves on my large land wirelessly. | My valves in my greenhouse are in a single panel, I want to make them smart. |
Conclusion: Which Solution is Right for You?
Choosing the right automatic irrigation control unit depends on the specific needs of your business. Esular offers modular and professional solutions suitable for every scenario.
- If your priority is to safely manage a single pump or main line remotely, the F Series Pump Control is the most economical and practical solution for you.
- If you aim for full automation with battery or solar-powered devices (valves, sensors) on tens of decares of land without incurring cable costs, the E Series Central Station and its wireless ecosystem are designed for you.
- If your valves in your greenhouse or landscape area are already collected in a central panel and you want to make these valves (24V AC) smart, the GSM/WiFi 24V Valve Control Station is the right choice.
Still not sure? Esular’s expert agricultural engineers and technology consultants are ready to design the most suitable system for you by performing free discovery and project planning for your land.
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