Turf

Why should Turf Managers use soil moisture monitoring?

With the increasing demand on water resources and the pressure to maintain quality playing surfaces on ovals, isn’t it time to get serious with water management. MAIT Industries can provide a cost effective solution to your monitoring and control requirements.

iNTELLiTROL® iTurf allows users to integrate soil moisture data with irrigation automation based upon real time soil moisture conditions.

No need to replace your existing irrigation controllers. iNTELLiTROL® iTurf connects directly to your existing controllers, providing managers with accurate soil moisture data which will automate irrigation programs based upon soil moisture levels. Remote data collection is available, using GSM modems, to allow managers to view current and historical soil moisture conditions and readjust moisture set points when required, from the office.

Accurate soil moisture sensors and rain switches, connected to iNTELLiTROL® iTurf provide turf managers with a smart system at an affordable price. Other sensors such as flow meters, rain gauges and air temperarure can be monitored and used for control and alarming.

iNTELLiTROL iTurf can now automate irrigation on rain data, temperature and from the EnviroPro probe.

For more information, read our paper Why Monitor Your Soil?

Why should your racecourse use soil moisture monitoring?

• Manage water resources
• Monitor track conditions for consistency
• Maintain quality
• Continuous live data for real time management

iNTELLiTROL is being utilised by a number of racecourses to monitor soil moisture and weather conditions on race tracks. Soil moisture data is continuously monitored and displayed on the race course manager’s computers. The data is viewed daily to assist with irrigation management and scheduling; the correct amount of water, at the correct time to ensure the best possible surfaces.