New high-tech irrigation controls

Hunter HPC Face Panel

The pitch: The HPC face panel brings Pro-C modular and fixed station controls into the world of Wi-Fi irrigation management.

• Hydrawise technology offers automatic watering schedule updates based on real-time climate data.
• The EPA WaterSense-approved system delivers instant alerts to contractors in the event of a problem in the system.
• To install, swap out the dial face panel with the new touch-screen HPC.

For more information:Hunterindustries.com

IrriGreen Genius Controller

The pitch: IrriGreen brings precise end-to-end digital control to smart sprinkler heads.

• With mapping points set on the IrriGreen mobile app, it continuously adjusts astream direction and distance up to 437 times per rotation.
• It calculates and controls the exact number of inches applied and gallons of water used.
• It’s compatible with IrriGreen Genius Sprinklers, mechanical heads and drip irrigation.

For more information:Irrigreen.com

Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller

The pitch: This Wi-Fi Rachio controller makes smart watering work for you and your customers.

• Rachio integrations make it easy to upgrade your customers to a product that works with favorite smart home platforms.
• There are no recurring fees for either you or the homeowner at any time.
• The controller fearures two ports for rain, freeze and flow sensors and a dedicated master valve terminal.

For more information:Rachio.com/pro

Rain Bird ESP-SMTe

The pitch: The Rain Bird ESP-SMTe combines simple programming with the accuracy of weather-based control.

• To program, simply input a few key details, such as ZIP code, allowed watering days and the plant/soil type for each zone.
• Using its tipping rain bucket, the ESP-SMTe measures instantaneous rainfall amounts, determines the effective rainfall and calculates exactly how much to adjust your watering schedule to prevent over- and under-watering.
• The ESP-SMTe’s memory uses over 8 years of historical weather data along with onsite rainfall and temperature information to adjust the watering schedule on a daily basis.
• From there, the ESP-SMTe waters only when the landscape requires it, for water savings of up to 30 percent.

For more information:Rainbird.com

Toro SMRT Logic internet gateway

The pitch: Get remote access and control of your Irritrol and Toro irrigation controller through the internet.

• Secure and consistent 900MHz communication with 3X the range of Wi-Fi.
• Access to your landscape through your smartphone, tablet or computer.
• Compatible with the full line of Irritrol and Toro irrigation controllers.

For more information:Toro.com/smrtlogic