PKYDrip Pump Controller – PKY-60W (Pump Version)

Role in the Irrigation System

PKY-60W (Pump Version) is a pump controller.
It is designed to control pump start/stop and coordinate with VFD (variable frequency drive) logic and protection signals.

This module is used to make pump operation safe, reliable, and automation-ready, especially in projects where pump power, remote control, and protection requirements are critical.

Where It Fits

In a complete modular irrigation system:

• Main Controller (separate module)
  Handles irrigation zones, schedules, and automation decisions

• PKY-60W Pump Version (Pump Controller)
  Executes pump/VFD start-stop and protection logic as an independent control block

• Valve Controllers (wired or LoRa)
  Open/close irrigation zones

• Sensors (pressure/flow/level)
  Provide feedback for protection and verification

Each block operates independently within an expandable irrigation control system.

Typical Applications

• Irrigation pump stations (drip / sprinkler / mixed systems)
• Booster pump control for pressure stabilization
• Remote pump control projects (large fields, distributed zones)
• Systems requiring protection feedback (pressure/flow/level)
• Projects combining pump automation with fertigation or sensor-based irrigation

Core Capabilities

• Pump start/stop control via relay / DI/DO signals
• Interlock logic using feedback signals (pressure/flow/level)
• Supports dry-run protection design (via feedback strategy)
• Works with main controllers and zone valve modules as part of a full system
• Suitable for automation projects where pump operation must be verified and protected

VFD Integration (Expansion)

This pump version can be used as a dedicated module to coordinate with a VFD.

Typical VFD-related integration topics include:

• Run / stop control signals
• Fault feedback and alarm linkage
• Protection interlocks (e.g., low pressure, no flow, low level)
• Coordination with pressure control strategies (project dependent)

This section is intended for system-level integration planning. Actual VFD wiring and signal mapping follow the selected VFD brand/model.

Solar Pump Projects (Technical Support)

PKYDrip can provide system-level technical support for solar pump irrigation projects, including:

• Control logic planning for pump + zones
• Protection signal strategy (pressure/flow/low-water)
• Hybrid operation considerations (solar + grid / solar + diesel, if used)
• Wiring reference and integration guidance (project dependent)

This support is focused on integration and control coordination, not hydraulic sizing or energy yield guarantees.

Expandability & Upgrade Path

Start Simple. Upgrade Anytime.

Pump automation can start from basic start/stop control and be upgraded step-by-step:

• Add VFD coordination
• Add feedback sensors for protection
• Add remote command modules (via system gateways)
• Integrate with a main controller for full zone scheduling

Integration Notes (For Engineers)

• Use relay/DI/DO signals for pump/VFD command and feedback
• Add pressure/flow/level feedback for protection and confirmation
• Remote command integration (LoRa/4G) is implemented at the system level via appropriate modules or gateways
• This module is designed to work as part of a modular, expandable control architecture

Summary

• PKY-60W (Pump Version) is a dedicated pump control module
• Designed for safe start/stop and protection coordination
• VFD integration can be added as an expansion topic
• Solar pump projects are supported at the integration/design level
• Built for modular irrigation systems and upgradeable project growth