Magazine - Announcing Two NEW Smart Approved WaterMark products from Rain Bird

By Press Release in Industry News on 14th Jun 2010 10:00

Rain Bird is proud to announce two of its new products - the Wireless Rain Sensors (WR2) and the Soil Moisture Sensor (SMRT-Y) - have been granted the Smart Approved WaterMark certification:

Rain Bird’s new Wireless Rain Sensors – the latest ‘must have’ component

Using smart, weather-based irrigation technology is a very efficient way to maintain a healthy beautiful landscape. As smart technology continues to emerge as a ‘must-have’ for waterwise irrigation systems, more customers are asking contractors for options that are user friendly,
reliable and affordable.

Now Rain Bird has answered the needs of both customers and contractors with its new Smart Approved WaterMark Wireless Rain sensors. The WR2 Series Wireless Rain Sensors are high quality products that automatically sense and measure both rain and cold temperatures to prevent unnecessary irrigation, saving up to 35% of water and reducing wear on irrigation system components.

These sensors depend on reliable signal transmission and other innovations to deliver superior responsiveness to rainfall and cold temperatures, while user-friendly features cut installation and programming time in half and enable installation by one person. They can be easily programmed to shut off as soon as rain is detected or to suspend irrigation once programmed rainfall or temperature thresholds are met.

The WR2 sensors consist of three durable components;  a controller interface with an easy-to-read LCD screen, a sensor unit and a self-levelling sensor mounting bracket which quickly attaches securely to a gutter or any vertical surface. Unlike other rain sensors, the WR2 has a long-lasting battery that’s quick and easy to replace.  A clear and easy-to-read LCD screen on the controller interface displays signal strength, rain and temperature set points, battery life and more all at a glance. Dual antenna safeguard the system from signal interference and two-way messaging overcomes most line-of-sight obstructions so the sensor can be located virtually anywhere.

Rain Bird’s New SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor - makes smart technology easy and affordable

Another Smart Approved WaterMark product from Rain Bird is the new SMRT-Y soil moisture sensor - it is easy to install and can deliver significant water savings of up to 40%.  The SMRT-Y soil moisture sensor can monitor absolute, rather than relative moisture levels. That makes it very different and more reliable than other soil moisture sensors. It’s unaffected by temperature fluctuations or soil chemistry changes, variables that have historically compromised the accuracy of other soil moisture sensors.

Australia leading the way with water savings initiatives

 A top US water efficiency expert has praised Australia’s water savings programs and urged the US to adopt similar initiatives. Speaking at the 10th Rain Bird Intelligent Use of Water™ Summit, in Melbourne, Executive Director, Alliance for Water Efficiency, Mary Ann Dickinson, said Australians have done a remarkable job in educating consumers to use water sustainably.
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PO Box 1430, Tullamarine, Victoria, 3043
• Phone: 03 8336 6777 • Fax: 03 9338 1699 • E-mail: info@rainbird.com.au • www.rainbird.com.au
 

 

 

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