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| Total Units Connected: 2048 |
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Harvest Frost G2 System Features
Photo courtesy of McGireny Vineyard
in the Wairarapa.
Harvest Frost G2 is coming soon! Some specs listed below may differ slightly
from release product.
- Online Data.
Each system has its own configurable web page. Weather trends are visible
at a glance as well as complete weather history. All weather data is archived
and can be downloaded from your site in csv or plain text format at any time.
During a frost event you will be able to see your data coming in every
minute. Under non-alarm conditions data is reported back every hour with 10
minute logs.
- Alarms. The system sends up to four messages
(text messages, voice messages or emails) when the temperature
drops to the alarm level set by the customer. Other alarms can
also be configured: a second temperature alarm, battery voltage
alarms, high wind, high temperature etc.
- Investors. The normal daily weather data
is a great way for shareholders to see what's happening at
their investment site.
- Versatile.
The solar-powered unit can be placed anywhere on your site. It uses the
Vodafone GSM/GPRS network in New Zealand and any GSM/GPRS nework in other
countries. The system is also available in a satelilte version.
Installation is quick and easy with no technical expereience needed.
- Wireless Temperature Sensors
No wires to install or get damaged! Standard wireless sensors have a
range of up to 250 metres while the latest generation high power
sensors have a range of up to 1km. No wiring means the sensors can be
installed in a few minutes and placed at the coldest and warmest
locations so you can get a good idea of the temperature profile
during a frost event. Under frost conditions new temperature readings
are reported every minute.
- Growing Statistics.
The system calculates Growing Degree Days
for your site during growing months, and
Richardson Chill Units during the winter months.
For an example, go to McGireny's
temperature statistics.
- Calculated Weather Variables.
Calculated values such as Dew Point, Wet Bult, Evapostranpiration and
Wind Chill are now available. Bacchus Botrytis risk calculations are also
available for no extra charge with the addition of a leaf wetness sensor.
- Rain and Wind Sensors.
The standard combination for all Frost G2 systems are the NIST approved
Davis anemometer and 0.2mm rain gauge. Updated rainfall totals are
available at a glance. Wind data is always useful with both average
and gust calculations.
- Humidity Sensor.
With the addition of a humidity sensor both dew point and wet bulb
calculations can be done.
- Soil Moisture Probes.
Decagon Echo and Aqualfex soil moisture probes can be added to the system.
Every unit can handle multiple probes. If needed the soil moisture probes
can be monitored by wireless instead of hard wired.
- Advanced Wind Machine Monitoring.
Many Vineyards and Orchards that have Harvest systems are now monitoring
their wind machines. The Frost G2 system can monitor engine rpm, oil pressure,
fuel level, engine on/off and battery voltage. With the G2 it is possible to
monitor up to 8 systems.
- Other Sensors.
Any system can be equipped with a range of other sensors including solar
radiation (used for evapotranspiration), leaf wetness and barometric pressure.
We can also monitor a range of other sensors including flow meters, well depth
sensors, and a range of other analogue and digital input sensors.
- Quick View.
A special Quick View page is available for on-the-spot management during
the operation of wind machines, sprinklers or
even in the cockpit of a helicopter. This web page shows the
latest temperatures and the temperature trend by means of
arrows. See the
quickview page for the McGireny Vineyard.
- WAP Cellphone Page. For in-field use you
can also view the live temperature data on any cellphone using WAP
(try http://harvest.com/mcgovern).
- Optional Password. Your web data can be
password protected if that's what you need, or you can share
the information with your neighbours and in fact the whole world.
- Large Sites.
With the G2 system and high power wireless temperatature sensors there are no
problems reaching every corner, dip and high point of your site. With the 1km
range of the high power sensors an approximate coverage of 100 acres is possible.
For more information please read How It Works
or please contact us.
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