PKY-IC05-Plus Wireless Control & Sensing Node | PKYDrip

Role in the Irrigation System

PKY-IC05-Plus is a wireless control and sensing node designed for modular irrigation systems that require more than basic valve execution.

Its core role includes:

• Executing valve open / close commands
• Supporting higher power demand and longer runtime
• Collecting optional field data for verification and monitoring

PKY-IC05-Plus bridges the gap between simple execution and verified, monitored irrigation operation.

Where PKY-IC05-Plus Fits

In a modular irrigation system:

• Main Controller (optional)
  Defines irrigation logic, scheduling, and automation rules

• PKY-EG08 (LoRa Gateway)
  Manages long-range LoRa communication and coordinates field devices

• PKY-IC05-Plus (Control & Sensing Node)
  Executes valve actions and optionally collects sensor data in each irrigation zone

PKY-IC05-Plus operates as an independent yet expandable field node.

Core Design Philosophy

PKY-IC05-Plus is intentionally designed for projects that grow over time.

Compared with standard wireless valve controllers, it offers:

• More internal space
• Higher battery capacity
• Additional interfaces for expansion
• Support for sensing without redesigning the system

This allows system designers to deploy control first and add sensing later when required.

Power & Deployment

• Supports higher-capacity battery configurations
• Compatible with solar-assisted power systems
• Designed for extended operation cycles
• Suitable for unattended, long-term outdoor deployment

PKY-IC05-Plus is recommended for projects where:

• Valve operation frequency is higher
• Runtime requirements are longer
• Maintenance access is limited

Typical Applications

• Large farms and orchards with long pipe runs
• Irrigation zones requiring pressure or flow verification
• Projects with phased deployment and future expansion
• Remote or off-grid irrigation systems with monitoring needs

Expandability & System Growth

Deploy Now. Expand Later.

Projects can start with PKY-IC05-Plus as a control node and later expand by:

• Enabling sensor inputs
• Adding flow or pressure monitoring
• Integrating environmental data
• Connecting additional system logic via main controllers

The same hardware platform supports growth without replacement.

Integration Notes (For Engineers)

• Designed to pair with PKY-EG08 LoRa gateway
• Supports pulse-type solenoid valves
• Sensor interfaces are optional and project-dependent
• Not intended as a centralized logic controller

When PKY-IC05-Plus Is the Right Choice

Choose PKY-IC05-Plus if your project:

• Requires wireless valve control with higher power capacity
• Needs longer runtime or higher duty cycles
• Plans to add sensing or verification in the future
• Values expandability without system redesign

Upgrade Relationship

• PKY-IC05 – Basic wireless valve execution
• PKY-IC05-Plus – Expanded control with optional sensing
• PKY-IC06-PUMP – Wireless pump control and coordination

Each module serves a clear role within an expandable irrigation control system.

Summary

PKY-IC05-Plus is designed for irrigation projects that require control today and flexibility tomorrow.

• Wireless LoRa-based control node
• Higher power and larger enclosure than PKY-IC05
• Optional sensing without system redesign
• Ideal for scalable, project-based irrigation systems