PKY-60W Irrigation Controller – Coverage Area FAQ

This FAQ explains how to understand the coverage area of the PKY-60W irrigation controller. It is intended for customers, engineers, and internal sales teams.

Q1: What is the coverage area of the PKY-60W controller?

There is no fixed coverage area.

The PKY-60W does not determine irrigation area by itself.
Coverage depends on the entire irrigation system, including:

• Water source and pump capacity
• System pressure and flow rate
• Irrigation method (drip, sprinkler, center pivot, etc.)
• Number of zones and irrigation schedule

The controller manages valves and logic, not water volume.

Q2: Why do some controllers claim “covers X hectares”?

Many controllers on the market show a coverage area for marketing reference only.

In reality:

• The same controller can work for 1 hectare or 100+ hectares
• The difference comes from hydraulic design, not the controller

PKY-60W avoids misleading area claims and focuses on system scalability.

Q3: What does PKY-60W actually control?

PKY-60W controls:

• Solenoid valves (zones)
• Pumps and master valves
• Irrigation schedules (time-based or sensor-based)
• Fertigation or dosing equipment (with external systems)
• Sensors via RS485 (soil moisture, EC/pH, pressure, flow, etc.)

It supports:

• Up to 60 outputs (base + expansion)
• Multiple irrigation programs per zone
• Manual + automatic operation

Q4: Can PKY-60W be used for large farms?

Yes.

PKY-60W is commonly used in:

• Greenhouses
• Orchards
• Open-field agriculture
• Center pivot and large sprinkler systems
• Fertigation and water–fertilizer integration systems

Large area projects are achieved by:

• Dividing the land into zones
• Irrigating zones sequentially or in groups
• Matching pump capacity and pressure to each zone

Q5: Can PKY-60W work for small projects?

Also yes.

PKY-60W can control:

• A few zones in a small farm
• Demo systems and pilot projects
• Modular systems that will expand later

Many customers start small and expand zones over time without changing the controller.

Q6: How should coverage be discussed with customers?

Instead of asking:

“How many hectares can this controller cover?”

We recommend asking:

• What is your water source?
• What is the pump flow and pressure?
• How many irrigation zones do you plan?
• Drip, sprinkler, or mixed system?
• Will zones run one by one or simultaneously?

This approach leads to accurate system selection and avoids wrong expectations.

Q7: Simple explanation for sales teams

A useful sentence for customers:

“The PKY-60W does not limit area.
It controls valves and timing.
The real limit is your pump and irrigation design.”

Q8: Typical project examples (reference only)

These ranges depend on pump capacity, zoning strategy, and operating hours.

Summary

• PKY-60W is a platform-level irrigation controller
• It does not define irrigation area directly
• Area is determined by hydraulics + zoning
• The controller enables flexible, expandable irrigation systems

For project evaluation, always consider the entire irrigation system, not just the controller.