In modern agriculture, the efficient use of water resources and the reduction of production costs are becoming more critical every day. Water waste, energy costs, and labor losses experienced with traditional irrigation methods are among the biggest problems faced by producers. So, how can we find solutions to these problems with digital agricultural solutions?
Esular offers smart irrigation solutions special to modern agricultural enterprises with its completely wireless infrastructure and solar-powered systems. In this article, we will examine the technologies offered by Esular in 8 main product categories and their practical benefits in agricultural applications.
Why Esular Solutions?
Water management in agricultural production is no longer just about opening and closing valves. Measuring soil moisture accurately, analyzing meteorological data, optimizing irrigation timing, and managing the entire system remotely have become fundamental requirements of modern farming.
The solutions offered by Esular reduce the installation costs of traditional irrigation systems by 70%, while providing savings of up to 40% in water consumption. Thanks to its completely wireless structure, you get rid of cabling costs, while solar-powered systems offer energy independence.
1. Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor Systems
The most critical parameter of irrigation decisions is soil moisture. While understanding the moisture status of the soil with traditional methods is based on estimation, Esular's wireless soil moisture sensors offer real-time and precise measurements.
Technical Specifications and Advantages
Esular soil moisture sensors offer a 10+ year lifespan with carbon-tipped probe technology. These stainless and break-resistant probes can measure soil moisture and temperature at different depths (1-4 levels).
Precise wireless soil moisture sensors report the actual moisture status in the plant root zone instantly. Thanks to the LoRaWAN protocol, wireless data transmission takes place within a 10 km range, and all data is stored in the cloud-based software.
Working energy-independently with solar-powered and battery options, the system does not require maintenance for 3-5 years. Models with EC (electrical conductivity) measurement features can also track the mineral and fertilizer density in the soil.
How Is It Used in Practice?
Soil moisture sensors, which can be used in a wide range from citrus orchards to vineyards, from potted plants in greenhouses to open field applications, both save water and prevent plant stress by optimizing irrigation time.
For example, in an application carried out in a 40-decare pistachio orchard, water savings were achieved throughout the season and yield increased by adjusting the irrigation schedule with sensor data. For more details, you can visit the wireless soil moisture sensor product page.
2. Smart Valve Control Units
Valve control units, which are the heart of irrigation automation, make it possible to manage irrigation valves in the field remotely. Esular's wireless smart valve control units adapt to all kinds of terrain conditions with GSM, WiFi, Bluetooth, and LoRa connection options.
Why Wireless Valve Control?
In traditional irrigation systems, pulling cables for each valve is both costly and time-consuming. Esular's wireless solutions completely eliminate cable costs, while working energy-independently with solar panel support.
Valve control units can be managed from anywhere via the mobile application. You can create irrigation scenarios and set up automatic programs.
The system, which is compatible with 9V Latch solenoid valves, works safely in all weather conditions with its IP68 waterproof protection. Thanks to the 5-10 km wireless range, all valves can be controlled from a single center even in large fields.
A Real-Life Application
In a system installed in a 120-decare olive grove, 16 valves are managed with a single control unit. The producer controls all irrigation with his phone from his office in Istanbul. The system, working integrated with soil moisture sensors, starts automatic irrigation when moisture levels fall below certain values.
For more information, you can examine the smart valve control unit page.
3. Ultrasonic and Mechanical Water Meters
Measuring water consumption accurately is critical for both controlling costs and analyzing irrigation efficiency. Esular offers solutions for different needs with both ultrasonic and mechanical water meter options.
Ultrasonic Water Meter: New Generation Measurement Technology
Unlike traditional mechanical meters, ultrasonic water meters contain no moving parts. This technology, which measures water flow speed with sound waves, provides great advantages especially in agricultural irrigation:
- No risk of clogging: It works smoothly even in dirty water
- Long life: It can be used for 10+ years compared to the 2-year lifespan of mechanical meters
- High precision: Much more accurate measurement than mechanical meters (R25-R160) with R315 precision ratio
- Low pressure loss: Reduces pump energy costs
- Does not measure air: It only records actual water consumption
- Easy assembly: It can be mounted in any direction, not affected by slope
MID (Measuring Instruments Directive) certified ultrasonic meters can also be used safely in commercial measurements. Thanks to the remote reading feature with LoRa RF or GSM-GPRS, instant access to meter data is possible from the mobile application.
Meters that can be integrated into industrial automation systems with Modbus and Modbus RTU support are offered with different diameter options between 1″ and 6″.
Mechanical Water Meter: Economic and Practical Solution
Mechanical water meters are still an economic option in clean water resources and small-scale applications. Esular's mechanical water meters can also be equipped with remote reading modules.
For both types of meters, you can visit the Esular store and choose the model that suits your needs.
4. Climate and Meteorology Stations
A successful irrigation strategy depends not only on soil moisture data but also on weather conditions. Esular's agricultural climate stations offer farmers comprehensive meteorological data.
What Is Measured?
- Air temperature and humidity
- Precipitation amount and intensity
- Wind speed and direction
- Solar radiation
- Atmospheric pressure
- Leaf wetness (for disease risk analysis)
Evapotranspiration Calculation
One of the most valuable features of climate stations is their ability to perform evapotranspiration (ET0) calculations. This calculation helps determine the actual irrigation need by showing how much water the plant and the soil have lost.
Thanks to the disease risk analysis function, you can predict the risk of fungal diseases in advance according to weather conditions and leaf wetness data. In this way, you both reduce costs and decrease environmental impact by optimizing the timing of pesticide application.
Stations working wirelessly and with solar energy store all data on the cloud-based platform, and trend analyses can be made over 2-year historical data.
5. Greenhouse and Ambient Climate Sensors
Precise climate control is essential for successful production in greenhouses. Esular's greenhouse sensors offer CO2, humidity, and temperature measurements in an integrated way.
Sensors working with ±2% humidity and ±0.2°C temperature precision can work integrated with ventilation and air conditioning systems. Thanks to its wireless structure, installation can be made without cable clutter in the greenhouse.
CO2 measurement is particularly critical for photosynthesis optimization. By monitoring the CO2 level inside the greenhouse, you can automatically control enrichment systems.
6. Well and Pump Control Systems
It is now very easy to monitor and control your water source remotely. Esular's well control systems offer the following:
- Remote pump start/stop
- Pressure and flow tracking
- Water meter integration
- Pump protection and energy optimization
- SMS and mobile control via GSM
Hydrostatic and Ultrasonic Level Sensors
Two different technologies are offered for pool, tank, and well level tracking:
Hydrostatic level sensors can make precise measurements at depths between 5-400 meters. These sensors, working with the pressure-based measurement principle, are preferred especially in deep wells.
Ultrasonic level sensors, on the other hand, offer an ideal solution in tank and pool applications by making non-contact measurements. Both technologies have wireless data transmission and automatic filling control features.
These systems, which reduce pump energy consumption by 30%, eliminate the risks of well drying and pump damage by monitoring your water resources 24/7.
7. Drip Irrigation and Fertigation Automation
Drip irrigation and fertigation (irrigation with fertilization) systems, one of the indispensable applications of modern agriculture, become much more efficient with Esular automation solutions.
Automatic Fertilizer Dosing
Fertigation systems equipped with EC (electrical conductivity) and pH sensors automatically adjust the fertilizer mixture. With plant-based recipe management, special fertilizer programs can be created for each plant.
With multi-channel irrigation programs, different irrigation and fertilization regimes can be applied to different plots. The savings offered by the system are impressive:
- 60% water savings
- 30% fertilizer savings
- 25% energy savings
- More homogeneous plant development
8. Cloud-Based Software and Mobile Applications
Bringing all these hardware solutions together is Esular's cloud-based management platform. With iOS and Android compatible mobile applications, you can manage your field from your pocket.
Platform Features
- Real-time data monitoring
- Automatic irrigation programming
- Instant notification and alarm system
- Detailed reporting and analysis tools
- 2-year data storage
- Web interface and mobile access
With the map-based view, you can see the location of all sensors and valves and follow the status of each on a single screen. By converting historical data into graphs, you can optimize your irrigation strategy.
System Integration: All Working in One
The biggest advantage of Esular is that all these solutions provide seamless integration with each other. For example:
- When the soil moisture sensor falls below a certain value, the valve control unit starts automatic irrigation
- When the climate station detects precipitation, planned irrigation is cancelled
- Irrigation costs are automatically calculated according to water meter data
- When the well level sensor falls to a critical level, the system gives an alarm and stops the pump
Thanks to this integration, a completely autonomous agricultural production system can be established.
Installation and Support
Thanks to the completely wireless infrastructure, the installation of the systems is quite fast and easy. Savings of up to 70% are achieved in cable pulling costs.
Esular does not just sell products, but also provides:
- Field analysis and project consultancy
- Installation and commissioning service
- 2-year warranty and technical support
- User training
- Remote system monitoring and maintenance
With a customer satisfaction-oriented approach, it continues to be with you after installation as well.
Return on Investment
The return on investment period for Esular systems varies between 1.5-2 years on average. The savings provided are:
- Up to 40% water savings
- 30% energy savings
- 50% labor savings
- 20-30% yield increase
- Higher quality product
Especially for large landowners and commercial enterprises, these savings can amount to tens of thousands of liras per year.
Who Uses It?
Esular solutions appeal to a wide range of users:
- Fruit and vegetable orchards
- Greenhouse enterprises
- Field crop producers
- Vineyards and olive groves
- Industrial agricultural enterprises
- Landscape and golf courses
- Municipal green areas
Conclusion: The Agriculture of the Future Begins Today
While water resources become more precious every day, climate change makes agricultural production more difficult. It is becoming increasingly difficult to make sustainable production with traditional methods.
Esular's digital agricultural solutions both ensure environmental sustainability and increase business profitability. With completely wireless infrastructure, solar energy operation, and user-friendly software, even producers distant from technology can easily use the systems.
Systems offering a range of over 10 km thanks to LoRaWAN technology work smoothly even in the widest fields. With a 2-year warranty and continuous software updates, you are making a long-term investment.
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Important Note: The savings rates and performance values specified in this article were obtained from real user experiences in different applications. Results may vary according to field conditions, product type, and usage. Product prices may change; please visit the Esular store for current prices and campaigns.
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