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DE10330141A1 - Electronically controlled water system for automatic watering of plants uses moisture and temperature sensors coupled to a microprocessor - Google Patents

Electronically controlled water system for automatic watering of plants uses moisture and temperature sensors coupled to a microprocessor Download PDF

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DE10330141A1
DE10330141A1 DE2003130141 DE10330141A DE10330141A1 DE 10330141 A1 DE10330141 A1 DE 10330141A1 DE 2003130141 DE2003130141 DE 2003130141 DE 10330141 A DE10330141 A DE 10330141A DE 10330141 A1 DE10330141 A1 DE 10330141A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G27/00—Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots
    • A01G27/008—Component parts, e.g. dispensing fittings, level indicators

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Abstract

The unit has a probe that is inserted into the earth and has a moisture sensor at the tip [9]. Internally the unit has a microprocessor [4] that receives the sensor input and also a temperature input. Dependent on the measured values the processor controlled a water valve [7] for irrigation.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine sensor- und parametergesteuerte elektronische Regeleinheit zur automatischen Bewässerung unter Berücksichtigung der individuellen pflanzengerechten Bewässerungs- und Trocknungszeiten, um die optimalen pflanzenspezifischen Anforderungen zu gewährleisten.The The present invention relates to a sensor and parameter controlled electronic control unit for automatic irrigation under consideration individual plant-specific irrigation and drying times, to ensure the optimal plant-specific requirements.

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Automatische Bewässerung von Topf- oder Balkonpflanzen, Foyerbegrünungen und Grabbegrünungen.automatic irrigation of potted or balcony plants, foyer greenery and grave greenery.

Bekannt sind intervallgesteuerte Bewässerungssysteme mit einstellbaren Bewässerungszeiten, die den Nachteil haben, dass die Temperatur und damit der Grad der Verdunstung innerhalb der Bewässerungsintervalle, sowie die vorhandene Erdfeuchtigkeit, nicht berücksichtigt werden.Known are interval-controlled irrigation systems with adjustable irrigation times, which have the disadvantage that the temperature and thus the degree of Evaporation within the watering intervals, and the existing soil moisture, are not taken into account.

Das bedeutet, bei falscher Zeitintervallwahl bekommt die Pflanze zu wenig oder zu viel Wasser. (siehe DE 10106266 A1 )This means that if the time interval is chosen incorrectly, the plant gets too little or too much water. (please refer DE 10106266 A1 )

Die elektronische Bewässerungsregeleinheit misst mit seinem Feuchtigkeits- und Temperatursensor, berechnet daraus die individuellen Trocknungszeiten der Pflanzenwurzeln zur notwendigen Sauerstoffzufuhr, die Bewässerungsintervalle und regelt den Feuchtigkeitsgrad des Erdreiches, indem das Ventil zur Bewässerung ein- und ausgeschaltet wird.The electronic irrigation control unit measures with its humidity and temperature sensor, calculated from it the individual drying times of the plant roots to the necessary Oxygenation, the watering intervals and regulates the moisture level of the soil by the valve for irrigation is switched on and off.

Zusätzlich kann ein weiteres Ventil angesteuert werden, das das Zuführen von Flüssigdünger in pflanzenspezifischen Intervallen ermöglicht.In addition, can another valve can be controlled, which is feeding from Liquid fertilizer in plant-specific intervals.

Der Füllgrad des wasserliefernden Speichers wird über einen Flüssigkeitsschalter von der Bewässerungsregeleinheit erkannt und ein Unterschreiten der Mindestmenge durch einen bestimmten Blinkrhythmus der Leuchtdiode signalisiert.Of the filling level of the water-supplying store is via a liquid switch from the irrigation control unit detected and falls below the minimum amount by a certain flashing rhythm the LED signals.

Durch kurzzeitige Intervalle mit sekundenweißer Bewässerung wird für bestimmte Pflanzen ein Mikroklima erzeugt.By short-term intervals with seconds-white irrigation is for certain Plants produces a microclimate.

Verzeichnis der Bezugszeichendirectory the reference number

Die hier vorliegende elektronische Bewässerungsregeleinheit besteht aus folgenden Teilen:

  • 1 (5)Elektronische Regeleinheit, vorzugsweise mit einem Mikro-Prozessor realisiert (9)Feuchtigkeitssensor zur Messung der Erdfeuchtigkeit (7)Ventil zum Ein-/Ausschalten der Bewässerung (1)Leuchtdiode als Mensch-Maschine-Interface (10)Temperatursensor zur Messung der Umgebungstemperatur (6)Wasserschlauch-Anschluss-Stutzen (4)Batterie-/Akkufach zur Aufnahme der Energieversorgung mittels Batterien oder Akkumulatoren (3)Schnittstellenstecker zur seriellen Übertragung der spezifischen Pflanzenbewässerungsdaten (2)Power Stecker zur externen Energieversorgung und/oder dem Laden der Akkumulatoren (11) Eingangsstecker für Füllstandssensor (2) (8) Wasserausgangsstutzen zum Anschluss des
  • 2 Flüssigkeitsfüllstandssensor (extern) zur Erfassung der Wassermenge im angeschlossenen Wasserspeicher
  • 3 Bewässerungsring
The present electronic irrigation control unit consists of the following parts:
  • 1 (5) Electronic control unit, preferably realized with a micro-processor (9) Moisture sensor for measuring soil moisture (7) Irrigation switching on / off valve (1) LED as human-machine interface (10) Temperature sensor for measuring ambient temperature (6) Water hose connection socket (4) Battery / battery compartment for battery or accumulator power supply (3) Interface connector for serial transmission of specific plant irrigation data (2) Power plug for external power supply and / or battery charging (11 ) Input plug for level sensor ( 2 ) (8) Water outlet for connecting the
  • 2 Liquid level sensor (external) for measuring the amount of water in the connected water tank
  • 3 watering ring

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Elektronische Regeleinheit zur automatischen Bewässerung von Pflanzen, gekennzeichnet durch a) einen oder mehrere Feuchtigkeitssensor/en, mit dem/denen die Erdfeuchtigkeit gemessen wird und der/die so angeordnet ist/sind, dass ein Einführen in die Erde zum Wurzelballen der Pflanze hin ermöglicht wird, b) eine Temperatursensor, mit dem die Umgebungstemperatur gemessen wird, c) eine serielle Schnittstelle zur Übertragung der Bewässerungsdaten an den Mikroprozessor und zum Auslesen der kumulierten tatsächlichen Bewässerungszeiten und Messwerten zu Optimierungszwecken, d) einen Mikroprozessor, der die erfassten Messwerte gemäß den individuellen pflanzenspezifischen Parametern in Regelalgorithmen für die Bewässerungsdauer und Bewässerungsintervalle umsetzt, e) ein integriertes Ventil, das vom Mikroprozessor angesteuert wird, durch welches die Bewässerung erfolgt. f) einem Füllstandssensor, mit dem der Füllstand des Wasserspeichers von der Bewässerungsregeleinheit mit überwacht wird.Electronic control unit for automatic irrigation of plants characterized by a) one or more moisture sensors, with which the soil moisture is measured and the / arranged so is / are that an insertion into the earth to the root ball of the plant is made possible b) a temperature sensor, with which the ambient temperature is measured, c) a serial Interface for transmission the irrigation data to the microprocessor and to read out the accumulated actual watering times and measurements for optimization purposes, d) a microprocessor, the measured values recorded according to the individual Plant-specific parameters in control algorithms for the duration of irrigation and watering intervals implements, e) an integrated valve by the microprocessor is driven, through which the irrigation takes place. f) one Level sensor, with the level the water storage of the irrigation control unit with monitored becomes. Elektronische Regeleinheit nach Anspruch 1., gekennzeichnet durch a) die Integrierung eines zweiten Ventils für Flüssigdünger, das von der Bewässerungsregeleinheit in parametrierbaren Intervallen angesteuert wird.Electronic control unit according to claim 1, characterized by a) the integration of a second liquid fertilizer valve, the from the irrigation control unit is controlled in parameterizable intervals. Elektronische Regeleinheit nach Anspruch 1., gekennzeichnet durch a) einen PH-Sensor zur Messung des PH-Wertes der Pflanzenerde.Electronic control unit according to claim 1, characterized by a) a PH sensor for measuring the pH of the Potting soil.
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DE102004051438A1 (en) * 2004-10-22 2006-04-27 Rolf Wilhelm Haupt Gießwarneinrichtung
WO2007059636A1 (en) * 2005-11-23 2007-05-31 Plantcare Ag Watering system for watering plants
WO2010068950A3 (en) * 2008-12-12 2010-10-14 Blanchard Ron N Irrigation control apparatus, system, and method
WO2015104017A1 (en) * 2014-01-09 2015-07-16 Ergolabs Gmbh Method for measuring and influencing a moisture content and/or mineral content of a substrate contained in a plant pot and a plant pot

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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DE102004051438A1 (en) * 2004-10-22 2006-04-27 Rolf Wilhelm Haupt Gießwarneinrichtung
DE102004051438B4 (en) * 2004-10-22 2008-09-25 Rolf Wilhelm Haupt Gießwarneinrichtung
WO2007059636A1 (en) * 2005-11-23 2007-05-31 Plantcare Ag Watering system for watering plants
AU2006317441B2 (en) * 2005-11-23 2012-03-15 Plantcare Ag Watering system for watering plants
WO2010068950A3 (en) * 2008-12-12 2010-10-14 Blanchard Ron N Irrigation control apparatus, system, and method
US8225810B2 (en) 2008-12-12 2012-07-24 Blanchard Rod N Irrigation control apparatus, system, and method
WO2015104017A1 (en) * 2014-01-09 2015-07-16 Ergolabs Gmbh Method for measuring and influencing a moisture content and/or mineral content of a substrate contained in a plant pot and a plant pot

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