Remote computer control for irrigation systems
US4626984A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1984 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G25/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remote computer system for controlling a plurality of irrigation systems, each of which has a local controller for controlling an individual system, includes an intelligent remote unit associated with each local controller, each intelligent remote unit having a computer with a stored program for fully independently operating the local controller and the irrigation system associated therewith. A central base station controller includes its own computer which is linked by a communications link with each of the intelligent remote units, the stored program in the base station computer permitting operator monitor and control of the various parameters being monitored and controlled by the intelligent remote units.
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