PKYDrip Wireless Irrigation Controller – PKY-IC03

Role in the Irrigation System

PKY-IC03 is a LoRa wireless field controller used as a valve execution node in a modular irrigation system.

It is designed to:

• Operate solenoid valves in distributed zones
• Run scheduled tasks in the field
• Receive remote commands via a LoRa gateway and upper-level system

PKY-IC03 is not a main logic controller.
It executes tasks as part of a larger, expandable architecture.

Where PKY-IC03 Fits

In a complete system:

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

• PKY-EG08 (LoRa Gateway)
  Coordinates LoRa communication and manages wireless terminal devices

• PKY-IC03 (LoRa Field Node)
  Opens/closes valves and executes assigned actions in each zone

Each block operates independently within an expandable irrigation control system.

Core Capabilities

• Stable LoRa connection when paired with PKY-EG08
• Battery-powered operation for off-grid deployments (solar optional)
• Supports timer schedules and remote commands (via system platform)
• Low-power design for long field operation
• Designed for large-area, cable-free irrigation zoning

Control Modes

PKY-IC03 supports multiple control methods (system dependent):

• Timer-based schedules
• Remote commands via cloud/platform through the LoRa gateway
• Local trigger inputs using sensor signals

It can be deployed as a simple wireless valve node or as part of a larger automation system.

Power & Deployment

Designed for remote and off-grid environments:

• DC 9V supply options
• Battery operation (solar rechargeable design)
• Optional solar panel for extended deployments

This makes PKY-IC03 suitable for farms or landscapes where trenching and cabling are difficult.

Typical Applications

• Orchards: distributed irrigation zones without long wiring runs
• Mountain farms: terraced or sloped fields with limited infrastructure
• Urban landscaping: parks, roadside greenery, riverbanks, remote green belts

Expandability & System Growth

Start Simple. Upgrade Anytime.

A project can start with a small number of wireless zones and expand gradually:

• Add more IC03 nodes for additional zones
• Add sensors for local triggers
• Integrate with a main controller for full irrigation logic
• Extend remote management via cloud platform integration

Integration Notes (For Engineers)

• PKY-IC03 is designed to pair with PKY-EG08 as the LoRa gateway
• Zone capacity depends on the LoRa network design and project layout
• Valve type and wiring should match the selected solenoid valve specification
• Sensor-trigger control depends on selected sensor type and integration plan

Not sure which device fits your project?

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read this comparison guide:

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Summary

• PKY-IC03 is a LoRa wireless valve control node
• Battery-powered and suitable for off-grid deployments
• Works with PKY-EG08 gateway for scalable wireless irrigation zoning
• Designed for modular irrigation systems and upgradeable project growth