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Irrigation and Water Management Continued from page 23 XFCV Dripline Rain Bird's new XFCV Dripline makes it possible to easily and efficiently use drip irrigation on slopes. Because of its heavy-duty check valve, XFCV Dripline can be used in situations where other driplines would fail. Competing check valves can typically withstand only 4.5 feet of holdback pressure, but Rain Bird's check valve is able to keep XFCV Dripline fully charged with water even under elevation changes of up to 8 feet. In addition to preventing water from seeping out of the dripline at the zone's lowest point, the check valve eliminates the need to recharge the line with water at the beginning of each watering cycle. Keeping water in the dripline at all times also leads to better water distribution uniformity for plants throughout the entire zone. Toro Evolution Based on years of customer research, the Toro Evolution Series irrigation controller has the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. The modern-day programming, expandable design, and smart capability make it an ideal choice for users seeking an advanced irrigation controller without the complexity. Shortcut buttons provide quick access to the basic functions, while the advanced menu leverages the experience and knowledge of the irrigation professional, all shown on a graphics display that navigates similar to many modern consumer electronic devices. The controller's USB functionality can be used to transfer programming from the optional Scheduling Advisor software, as well as back up programming, or even copy from controller to controller. Additionally, the optional Smart Connect device can be plugged into the controller, enabling it to communicate wirelessly with a number of add-on devices, including a weather sensor, handheld remote, multiple soil sensors, and up to two wireless relays. Tucor 3D Tucor's Hybrid 3D is a simple, innovative and inexpensive conversion system. Using your favorite conventional controller, Tucor's Hybrid 3D allows you to: • Add a master valve and flow meter to your system, on top of your valves' common and control wires, from any existing valve location to provide flow monitoring and mainline control. • Add up to 24 additional valves to your existing system with the wires that are already in place. • Expand from one or multiple field valve locations. • Convert your conventional controller to a Tucor two-wire decoder system. No need to run wires back to your controller to expand your existing system. Underhill Novo Novo, a compact two-wire converter from Underhill International, quickly transforms any standard multi-wire controller to two-wire operation by using a plug-and-play feature. Novo installs alongside the host controller and handles up to 32 two-wire stations. Controllers such as Hunter, Rain Bird, Irritrol, Toro and other popular brands can be converted to total two-wire or hybrid two-wire/multi-wire systems when connected to Novo. The host multi-wire controller continues to run all scheduling programs and "talks" to the new two-wire valves and decoders via the Novo converter. Measuring just 6.3 inches high by 7.33 inches wide by 1.78 inches deep, Novo features a back-lit graphical display with easy step-bystep LightTouch buttons and built-in electrical diagnostics/fault finding. Weathermatic SmartLink Flow SmartLink Flow provides full Cloud-based flow management capabilities in a standard irrigation controller, eliminating the need for expensive and hard-to-install central control systems. You can Install a flow sensor along with SmartLine controller and SmartLink Aircard and get actual flow data, high flow shut-down and flow alerts — all from any Web-connected device. The SmartLink flow system allows contractors to: • Conserve water and prevent losses with high flow shut-down. • Manage actual water use with Web-based reporting. • Detect leaks with user-defined thresholds. • Identify faulty or inoperable valves with flow alerts. The incremental cost of adding a flow sensor and associated software features to an existing SmartLink-connected controller will be less than $1,000 in most cases. WeatherTRAK FlowLink A fully integrated, all-in-one flow monitoring solution for existing sites, WeatherTRAK FlowLink leverages leak detection, flow management, water budget and reporting tools designed to prevent catastrophic property damages with realtime rapid response and diagnostics. Featuring easy field deployment with any industry-compatible controller, WeatherTRAK FlowLink installs in 30 minutes or less to provide a cost-effective alternative to hardscape trenching with a configuration-free field transceiver and controller transceiver operating over existing station field wires. LED diagnostics simplify installation, activation and troubleshooting. WeatherTRAK FlowLink provides 24/7 monitoring, visibility and control of the connected master valve and flow sensor including electrical integrity status of normally open or normally closed master valves. WeatherTRAK FlowLink syncs continuous flow data with the controller and WeatherTRAK Central to monitor five independent flow functions with user-defined thresholds and alert notifications, protecting properties and landscape assets from water-related damage or risks not obviously visible from the surface. 26 Landscape and Irrigation November/December 2013 www.landscapeirrigation.com