PKYDrip Data Acquisition Terminal Module – Model PKY-DAT01

Role in the Irrigation System

PKY-DAT01 is a data acquisition terminal module for smart irrigation systems.

Its role is to:

• Collect field sensor data from multiple sources
• Report data periodically (configurable interval)
• Provide reliable data input for irrigation automation, monitoring, and system diagnostics

PKY-DAT01 is not a valve controller and not a pump controller.
It is a data reporting node in the sensing layer.

What Data Can PKY-DAT01 Collect?

PKY-DAT01 supports common irrigation-related sensor data, such as:

• Flow (e.g., pump outlet flow confirmation)
• Pressure (pipeline pressure monitoring)
• Soil moisture (irrigation trigger reference)
• Weather data (temperature / humidity / rainfall — sensor dependent)
• Water level (tank / reservoir level — sensor dependent)

This allows irrigation systems to move from simple switching to measurable and verifiable operation.

Reporting Mode: Interval Upload (No Local Storage)

PKY-DAT01 uses time-based interval reporting:

• Data is uploaded at a configurable interval
• The system can set reporting frequency based on project needs
• There is no local data storage on the terminal

This design keeps field deployment simple and focuses on real-time operational data flow.

Why Data Acquisition Matters

In irrigation projects, “control” alone is not enough.

By adding measurable inputs (flow, pressure, soil moisture, weather, water level), the system becomes:

• More reliable
• Easier to troubleshoot
• More stable for unattended operation
• Capable of automation rules based on real conditions

For example:

• Pump control can be verified by flow data
• Safety and abnormal conditions can be detected using pressure data
• Irrigation decisions can be improved with soil moisture + weather data

Typical Integration

PKY-DAT01 can be integrated into PKYDrip systems through controllers and gateways, for example:

• PKY-60W main controller for RS485-based sensor integration
• PKY-IC03 for projects requiring flexible field control and sensor-trigger logic (system dependent)
• Upper-level platforms via the controller/gateway architecture

Typical Application Scenarios

• Remote farms requiring flow and pressure verification
• Greenhouses using soil moisture-driven irrigation logic
• Orchards needing simple weather and water-level monitoring
• Projects that require stable, periodic field data reporting for automation

Summary

• PKY-DAT01 is a sensor data acquisition and reporting module
• Supports flow, pressure, soil moisture, weather, and water level inputs
• Uses configurable interval reporting (no local storage)
• Strengthens system stability by enabling measurable, verifiable operation

PKY-DAT01 is designed to help irrigation systems operate with confidence, especially in remote or unattended environments.

Related Solution

• 👉 LoRa Off-Grid Irrigation System
• 👉 How Sensors Are Integrated in PKYDrip Irrigation Systems