Wireless sensor network that allows growers and researchers the ability to…
•Monitor crop and soil microclimates for:
•Soil moisture/irrigation scheduling
•Insect and disease pressures
•Frost/temperature alerts
•Plant growth
•Additional sensor inputs
•Transmit data in rolling/complex topography
•Collect site specific data with one system
•Mesh networks are "self-healing," since the network automatically finds the fastest and most reliable paths to send data, even if nodes (Pups) are blocked or lose their signal
Applications for Plant Management
• Monitor frost temperatures for real-time decisions to protect crops
• Track soil moisture and EC in numerous locations for better irrigation practices
• Record temperature and humidity for decisions regarding disease and insect pressure
Network Components
WatchDog Retriever
Retriever logs sensor data from its network of Pups (max 16 Pups per network).
•Single button operation: switch modes, download data, upload configuration, and check battery status
•Tri-colored LEDs indicate mode, battery level, data communication status, and configuration status
•Non-volatile memory preserves your logged data, even when the batteries are removed
•Transfer data or configuration information via flash drive or direct PC connection
•Internal flash memory on the Retriever will hold approximately 6 months of data for a 10 Pup network using 15 minute logging intervals
•Spectrum-supplied USB flash drive will hold several years of data at the Retriever for a 10 Pup network using 15 minute logging intervals