Problem / solution guide
Irrigation Canal Flow Monitoring
Monitor canal level, flow trend, gate state and solar-powered telemetry for irrigation projects.
Hardware in this guide
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Equipment selection, or help with the whole farm?
Send your country and a description of the equipment or problem. We can recommend a device, prepare a kit or plan the farm equipment and integration. Add technical details when available.
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Irrigation channels are distributed and often inspected manually. Remote data helps operators spot blocked sections, abnormal flow and gate changes.
Measurements that matter
- Canal level
- Flow trend or velocity
- Gate open/close status
- Solar battery and gateway status
Suggested hardware configuration
- Level or flow sensor
- LoRaWAN or 4G field node
- Solar power enclosure
- Gateway data export to platform
Equipment in the system
Example equipment arrangement. Check compatibility and agree who handles software, PLC/SCADA programming and site installation.
Data destination
Customer platform or an agreed third-party service
Information needed before quotation
- Canal width and structure
- Monitoring point count
- Power autonomy target
- Network coverage and gateway location
Recommended next steps
- Review irrigation canal monitoring
- Compare solar vs mains power
- Prepare field point map
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FAQ
What does SunGene need before quoting Irrigation Canal Flow Monitoring?
For a quotation, send these details: Canal width and structure; Monitoring point count; Power autonomy target; Network coverage and gateway location. We use them to select sensors, gateways, power and the data connection.
Can canal level alone tell us the flow?
Level is useful on its own, but conversion to flow needs a validated relationship for that channel or measuring structure. Send the channel geometry and existing measurements so the method can be selected.
What changes when the irrigation water runs through a pipe?
Confirm the pipe diameter, material, water quality and whether the pipe stays full. These conditions determine which flow-meter method fits and where it can be installed.
What should I check before selecting equipment?
Record these site details: Canal level; Flow trend or velocity; Gate open/close status. Check the sensor output, receiving input, power supply and installation conditions together. Confirm any required approvals for the exact model and destination.