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PKY-RIC01 Remote Irrigation Control System
System code: PKY-RIC01 · PKY-RIC01
Connect remote valves, pumps and field feedback through one repeatable LoRa control architecture — with solar field nodes, local automation and optional remote gateways.
Standard 8, 16 and 32-point reference packages
Solar valve and pump control nodes
Local automation with optional remote access
System code
PKY-RIC01
Product code
PKY-RIC01
Product family
Remote Irrigation Control
Status
Standard system package
Is this system a fit?
Best for
- Orchards
- Open-field irrigation
- Remote valve blocks
- Pump and water-tank stations
- Irrigation retrofit where trenching is difficult
- Solar-powered field control
Recommended buyer
- Irrigation contractor
- Solar pump company
- Agricultural equipment distributor
- Commercial farm with an installer
- Land-development contractor
Not designed for
- Residential gardens
- Single low-value international accessory orders
- Sites where radio conditions have not been evaluated
- Safety-critical pump switching without suitable protection
- Guaranteed long-range claims without a site survey
Standard product, configurable where it matters
PKY-RIC01 is a standard system package built from existing PKYDrip modules. Package size is a commercial reference. Radio layout, node mix and power options are confirmed after site review.
Standard
Included- Central LoRa gateway architecture
- Compatible solar valve-control nodes
- Compatible pump-control node
- Irrigation scheduling and grouping
- Local operation
- Standard node pairing process
- Standard installation and troubleshooting documents
- 8, 16 and 32-point reference packages
Configurable
Select when ordering- Number of control points
- Valve and pump combination
- Tank-level, flow and pressure feedback
- Regional radio module
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi or 4G gateway
- Local SIM
- Solar power package
- Hosted, local or hybrid platform
Engineering Review
Evaluated separately- Non-standard radio topology
- Extreme distance or terrain
- Third-party radio networks
- New sensor protocols
- Direct high-power pump switching
- Critical water-supply applications
- Custom gateway software
Core modules in the package
PKY-RIC01 is assembled from existing PKYDrip modules. 8 / 16 / 32 are reference commercial packages, not three separate hardware platforms.
PKY-EG08
LoRa gateway and central wireless coordination.
PKY-IC05
Solar LoRa valve controller for field valve blocks.
PKY-IC05-Plus
Wireless valve and field-feedback node with optional pressure, flow or environmental sensing.
PKY-IC06-PUMP
Remote pump-control signal node with optional flow verification — not a direct high-power starter cabinet.
One architecture. Existing modules.
Local irrigation logic and HMI connect through the PKY-EG08 gateway to solar valve nodes, sensing nodes and pump-signal nodes. Optional Ethernet, Wi-Fi or local-SIM 4G uplinks support hosted, local or hybrid platforms without making the cloud a single point of failure for field control.
Pump control stays a signal and permission layer
PKY-IC06-PUMP provides remote pump start/stop signaling and can verify operation with flow feedback. Large pumps still need a suitable local starter, protection and power cabinet.
- Pump-control node outputs control signals or permission logic
- Local pump panel handles contactors, protection and power switching
- Flow feedback can confirm that the pump actually started
- Safety-critical pump applications require engineering review
Local automation first, remote access when required
Field irrigation logic continues locally. Ethernet, Wi-Fi and 4G are gateway options selected after network, carrier and maintenance responsibility are confirmed.
- LoRa field control does not require 4G between gateway and nodes
- 4G or other uplinks are optional for remote monitoring and management
- The local customer or partner normally supplies the SIM and data plan
- Cloud or hosted platforms are not a single point of failure for local control
Radio performance depends on the site
Radio performance depends on regional frequency, antenna selection, mounting height, terrain, vegetation and interference. PKYDrip reviews the field layout before confirming the deployment architecture.
- LoRa frequency must match destination-market rules
- Antenna mounting height and line of sight affect practical coverage
- Vegetation, hills and interference can reduce range
- Package size does not guarantee one gateway covers every node
- A site survey is required before confirming topology
Local Logic / HMIPKY-EG08 GatewayLoRa Field NodesValves / Pump PanelOptional Uplink
Choose a reference package
Package size is a configuration reference. Final gateway quantity, node type, sensors, radio layout and power package depend on the approved site layout.
| Package | Reference scope | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|
| PKY-RIC01-08 | Gateway architecture and up to 8 approved control points | Small commercial blocks and pilot deployment |
| PKY-RIC01-16 | Gateway architecture and up to 16 approved control points | Orchard or multi-block farm |
| PKY-RIC01-32 | Gateway architecture and up to 32 approved control points | Larger distributed irrigation layout |
A single gateway is not guaranteed to cover every node in a 32-point layout. Topology is confirmed after radio and site review.
Module pages
Open the existing product pages for module details. This system page does not duplicate every parameter.
Regional configuration
The same RIC01 architecture remains in use. Only approved radio modules, antennas and connectivity options change for the destination market.
Radio
LoRa frequency and radio module selected to match destination-market rules
Antenna
Antenna type and mounting package selected with the site layout
Connectivity
Optional Ethernet, Wi-Fi or local-SIM 4G uplink after carrier and maintenance responsibility are confirmed
Power
Solar field-node packages and local pump-panel power remain project-specific
Compliance
Local partners confirm legal radio operation and installation responsibility
Supply and responsibility boundary
PKYDrip supply
- Approved gateway and node package
- Standard irrigation-control configuration
- Pairing and installation documents
- Standard local-control logic
- Remote training
Local partner / customer
- Hydraulic design
- Pipes, valves and manifolds unless ordered
- Pump starter, protection and power cabinet
- Pole, enclosure and field mounting
- Local SIM and mobile plan
- Site radio survey and final installation
- Local regulatory responsibility
Optional from PKYDrip
- Sensors
- Solar power package
- Antennas and mounting accessories
- Communication gateway
- Platform deployment
- Spare-node package
Typical applications
Open-field blocks
Multi-block farms using solar valve nodes and optional pump signaling.
Open fieldSolar nodes
Learn more →Remote pump and tank
Remote wells or tanks with pump-signal control and optional flow verification.
Pump signalFeedback
Learn more →Product documents
Request current package documents during site review. Empty PDF links are not published.
System datasheet
PDFSite survey checklist
PDFPairing / installation guide
PDFFrequently asked questions
Does the system work without mobile coverage?
Yes for local LoRa field control. The gateway and field nodes communicate over LoRa. Mobile coverage is only needed if you select a 4G uplink for remote monitoring or management.
Does every valve controller need grid power?
No. PKY-IC05 and related field nodes are designed for solar-powered valve control. Exact solar and battery packages are confirmed for the site duty cycle.
Is 4G required for LoRa control?
No. 4G is an optional uplink. LoRa handles field-node communication with the gateway. Local irrigation logic continues without making the cloud a single point of failure.
Can one gateway always control 32 points?
No. PKY-RIC01-32 is a reference package size. Final gateway quantity and radio topology depend on distance, terrain, antenna mounting and interference. A site survey is required.
How is the correct LoRa frequency selected?
LoRa frequency and radio modules are selected to match destination-market rules. Local partners confirm legal operation. Country-specific frequency tables are not published as a universal promise on this page.
Can the pump controller directly switch a large pump?
No. PKY-IC06-PUMP is a remote pump-control signal node. Large pumps still need a suitable local starter, protection and power cabinet. Direct high-power switching requires engineering review.
Who supplies the SIM card?
The local customer or partner normally supplies the SIM and mobile plan when a 4G uplink is selected.
What site information is required?
Company and country, farm type and area, valve count, pump count, maximum distance and terrain, whether field nodes have power, and whether tank, flow or pressure feedback is required.
PKY-RIC01 is a standard remote irrigation control package built from existing modules: PKY-EG08, PKY-IC05, PKY-IC05-Plus and PKY-IC06-PUMP. The Wireless Field Control System family page remains published and is not redirected.
Request a PKY-RIC01 reference package
Share company and country, farm type, valve and pump counts, distance and terrain, field power conditions and feedback needs. PKYDrip will confirm an 08 / 16 / 32 reference package and radio layout.
Send Configuration RequirementsReference: PC-0801-2-02-PROD-PKY-RIC01-01