SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM CONTROLLED ONLINE METER MONITORING REMOTE ON / OFF AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION HYDRANT.

Abstract

This hydrant, installed on closed-system pressurized irrigation lines in agricultural irrigation areas without electricity, is a remote on / off control system with online meter monitoring and irrigation management capabilities. This allows for remote irrigation control, immediate identification of the cause of malfunctions, and online monitoring of water consumption by users, enabling historical reporting and systemic tracking of consumption amounts for operational management purposes. This is a hydrant and irrigation management system that, in addition to the prepaid operation of irrigation meters located on the hydrant, enables real-time monitoring and control via the internet. It facilitates management independently of specific devices and is accessible to members, system users, and institutions through a website. It utilizes a solar panel system, smart card, water meter, and actuator valve for remote valve opening and closing operations via mobile phone.

Description

1 TARIFF SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM CONTROLLED ONLINE METER MONITORING REMOTELY. ON / OFF SWITCH AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION HYDRANT Technical Area The invention enables prepaid operation of irrigation meters located in the field, in addition to internet 5. a website that allows real-time monitoring and control a platform and specific features accessible to members, system users, and institutions It simplifies management independently of devices and allows members to open and close valves. irrigation management system using smart cards, water meters and actuator valves It is characterized as follows: 10 State of the art: The irrigation systems described in this invention are defined as the way water is delivered to the soil and plant root zone. Although defined, the irrigation system is the process of taking water from the source to the field. It encompasses all processes of bringing the water in and distributing it across the land. Irrigation. The irrigation systems are being established to serve thousands of hectares of land. The aforementioned irrigation system covers 15 hectares. One of these systems is the agricultural irrigation hydrant, which involves delivering pressurized water through pipes within the field. Irrigation hydrants placed at the outlet points provide irrigation regardless of field conditions. In systems where there may be different pressure and flow rates at certain points, all users must have equal or This enables them to obtain water under similar conditions. These systems have manual control. It is possible to provide remote digital control and monitor water consumption. It is not possible to find them. Indeed, these systems operate solely on electricity. There is no alternative method for its operation. Furthermore, the irrigation method used in the previous technique... their systems include solar panels, prepayment units-energy control panels, and digital water systems. There is also no system where the meters are located together. 2 Purpose and Benefits of the Invention: • The system described in the invention involves prepaid irrigation valves in shared areas. It enables its use. • The system described in this invention enables remote control of irrigation. • The use of the system described in the invention and the identification of the causes of malfunctions in the event of a failure are discussed in 5 parts. This ensures that it is identified and known. • The system described in the invention allows users to track their water consumption online. by reporting consumption amounts retrospectively, and in terms of business management. By working systematically, consumption amounts can be monitored. • In the system described in the invention, the use of solar panels will activate in the event of a power outage or 10 Irrigation can be carried out even in places where electricity is not available. Detailed Description of the Invention: The invention allows irrigation meters in the field to operate on a prepaid basis in addition to via the internet. a website that allows real-time monitoring and control a platform accessible to members, system users and institutions and specific 15 It simplifies management independently of devices and allows members to open and close valves. irrigation management system using smart cards, water meters and actuator valves Detailed technical specifications / descriptions regarding the system are also listed below. ▪ The system operates wirelessly, seamlessly, and without limitations between the central unit and the meter. ▪ Each member is assigned a unique card. 20 ▪ The valve can be opened and closed based on the balance information received instantly from the central system. ▪ Multiple cards can be assigned to a single member. ▪ The system communicates using cellular data communication. ▪ The GSM modem and the device containing the control unit used in the system, and other The equipment is tested and referenced in field conditions for at least 3 years. 25 3 ▪ No balance or other information will be loaded onto the cards given to members. This is not done, and write-resistant cards are used. ▪ The system operates entirely online and processes data via card or device. It does not hold. ▪ All control is done through the website interface. The system has 5 controls located on the interface. The sections are as follows: a) Balance loading b) Balance check c) Reporting of historical data d) Graphical data reporting 10 e) Opening and closing the valve remotely via the internet. f) Member tracking / registration g) Detailed collection reports (payment location, payment channel, authorized person receiving the payment, etc.) h) Selection of the customer who will use the valve; the valve cannot be used by anyone other than the selected members. i) It should be possible to schedule irrigation appointments via the website. 15 j) It should be possible to periodically read data from the water meter. k) In case of malfunction, the balance count stops, a warning is issued from the center, and the authorities are notified via E- Notification will be sent via email / SMS. ▪ A computer that needs to be kept constantly switched on at the cooperative or village head's office, There is no requirement to have a server, device, or software. 20 ▪ Devices access the system via a secure, 128-bit encrypted protocol. ▪ Administrators, system users, and members access the site using encryption with at least 128 bits. It is accessed via a secure protocol. This encryption is guaranteed by a security certificate. is being received. 4 ▪ The server and devices communicate with each other using encryption. Devices or External interference with the server is prevented. ▪ The device service architecture will have at least 1 primary and 2 backups to address the possibility of a technical malfunction. It is structured in this way. ▪ The data in the system is backed up as a cloud on another server, and the backup is 5 The data retention period is limited to a maximum of 5 minutes to minimize data loss. ▪ Fault tracking compatible with mobile devices that can receive fault information in real time. The system is in place. ▪ No materials are needed for the additional loading point, cooperative or The village head official adds a limited number of users to the system, and each user is given 10 By logging into the system with a username and password, you can again use the authorizations granted by the cooperative or the head of the village. It performs the necessary checks within the system. ▪ Members can access their balance information, membership information, open valves, and valve-related information. By accessing the system, they can view it, close open valves, and operate online. Balance can be added to the system via credit card if desired. (Internet 15 Balance top-ups that members will make through the cooperative or the headman's office with the bank (It depends on the agreement he will make.) ▪ The system supports all payment systems for online payment processing. (3D and Virtual) (Pos) ▪ If there is no connection problem when the member card is scanned by the device, the process will take a maximum of five seconds. 20 It communicates with the server and performs the relevant action based on the information received from the server. It performs the operation and then reports the result to the server for later reporting. ▪ As soon as irrigation begins, the valve's operating information is displayed via the web meter monitoring software. Member information, fault status information, time and water information are displayed. ▪ Once the member starts watering, the valve's operation can be controlled using the two buttons on the device. you can adjust the amount and at the end of this amount you don't need to scan the card again. Irrigation is being stopped. ▪ Server software license upgrade taking into account counters that may be added in the future. The number of valves can be increased to the specified number using this technique. 5 ▪ The software tracks which member used how much water and when, including hours, minutes, date, and cost. It can be reported as such. ▪ The system is designed with future needs in mind, including additional I / O and communication. The module is open to additions. ▪ Devices used in the field must meet at least IP-67 standards. 10 ▪ The enclosures in which the devices will operate must be at least IP-67 rated and made of plastic with ABS / Polycarbonate seals. is happening. ▪ Diagrams and materials in the system's internal structure are integrated onto a single PCB. Considering the conditions, a specially designed compact and embedded system is available. It is a system. 15 ▪ At least the following information can be obtained remotely and in real-time for a valve via web valve monitoring software. It can be seen as follows: a) GSM signal information, b) Name of the member using the valve, c) Valve number, 20 d) Balance information, e) Fault information, f) The remaining amount, g) Amount used, h) The set amount is 25 6 ▪ The valve control unit has a graphic LCD display of at least 128x64 pixels. ▪ Members are provided with information via an LCD screen. ▪ The system works similarly to the credit card system. Lost or stolen cards. notification is made and if the card is stolen, the card is tracked, to the member. New card issuance and transfer of information from the old card to the new card; the old card is not needed. 5 if it can be carried without being noticed and an attempt is made to use a stolen or lost card This allows for monitoring through the system. ▪ To enable system communication, m2m lines are installed on each device. These lines... monthly payment and other system-related server license expenses for the system user It is covered by the cooperative or the local headman's office. 10 ▪ Monthly fees are calculated for web software licenses, SMS notifications, etc. within the system. or the payment is made annually by the system user cooperative or village headman's office. Technical Specifications of the Invention: Card-operated Valve Control Unit Technical Specifications: • The control unit is powered by a 12VDC or 24VDC solar energy and battery system for 15 hours continuously. will work • The control unit will have one RS-485 communication port. • The control unit will have one relay dry contact output. • The control unit will have 1 actuator valve control output. • The control unit will have 4 dry contact inputs. 20 • The control unit will have a buzzer for audible warnings. • A graphic LCD screen with at least 128x64 pixels displaying the operations performed on the control unit. will be. • All device settings can be adjusted without needing to make any changes on the control unit. It must be done via the website. 25 7 • From a system security perspective, the control unit handles connections other than those coming from the server. They should not respond to the links. • Even if there is a communication breakdown between the server and the control unit, the device will receive a signal from the server in advance. It processes the balance it has received and opens the valve when the balance is depleted or when the set amount is reached. It will close. 5 • Internal memory on the control unit to prevent data loss in case of possible power outages. will be. • An additional internal control chip for self-monitoring on the control unit. will be. • Internal embedded GSM module, SIM card slot, external antenna output on the control unit. 10 should be. • All input and output connections on the control unit are made via plug-and-play plastic insulated terminal blocks. should be. • The software running on the device must be updateable via the internet. • The devices to be used must be plug-and-play. 15 • When a device is replaced due to malfunction, no settings are needed; only the SIM card is changed. It must continue to work with the card change. GSM Module Specifications: • Quad-Band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz • GPRS multi-slot class 10 20 • GPRS mobile station class B • Compliant to GSM phase 2 / 2+ • - Class 4 (2 W @ 850 / 900 MHz) • - Class 1 (1W @ 1800 / 1900MHz) • LCC Castellation form factor 25 8 • GSM / GPRS protocol stack 3GPP Release 4 compliant • Control via AT commands according to 3GPP TS 27.005, 27.007 and Telit custom AT commands • Serial port multiplexer 3GPP TS 27.010 • SIM application toolkit 3GPP TS 51.014 5 • DARP / SAIC support • SMS over GPRS • Telephony, emergency call • Half rate, full rate, enhanced full rate and adaptive multi rate voice codecs (HR, FR, EFR, AMR 10 • Superior echo cancellation & noise reduction • Multiple audio profiles pre-programmed and fully configurable by mean AT commands • Fixed dialing number (FDN) • Network LED support • IRA, GSM, 8859-1 and UCS2 character set 15 • Jamming detection • Embedded TCP / IP stack, including TCP, IP, UDP, SMTP, ICMP and FTP protocols • PFM (Premium FOTA Management) Over-The-Air Update service • Remote AT commands • Besleme Gerilim Aralığı: GPRS: 3.2 ~ 4.8 V 20 • Operating Temperature: -40 °C / +85 °C; will function without any problems. • GPRS data downlink transfer: max. 85.6kbps • GPRS data uplink transfer: max. 85.6kbps • It will support TCP / UDP / FTP / HTTP / HTTPS internet service protocols. • It will support 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. 25 9 Card Reader Features: • Must support EM4100 and T55XX tags. • It must support Manchester RF / 32 and Manchester RF / 64 modulations. • Must support 5V and 3.3V power supply. • There must be both hardware and software sleep modes. 5 • It must have UART and RS232 interfaces. • I2C Interface - Must support up to 400kHz. • There must be controllable input and output. • Must support Wiegand 26-bit output. • It must have a 125kHz RFID card reader and a reading distance of 8-10 cm. 10 • The supply voltage must be 12V-24V DC. 128x64 Pixel Graphic LCD Screen Specifications: • The system must include a 128x64 pixel graphic LCD screen internally connected to the main unit. • The background should be blue and the text white. • To ensure it functions without being affected by sunlight, there must be a mica layer in front of the screen. 15 • Backlighting is required for screen visibility at night. WATER METER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 1.1. Subject and Scope This specification covers the technical characteristics of agricultural type ultrasonic water meters. To be purchased... The meters shall comply with Regulation 2014 / 32 / EU and ISO 4064-1:2015 Standard. 20 1.2. Definition Agricultural Type Ultrasonic Water Meter measures the instantaneous and total flow rate of water passing through cold water networks. It is an independent and integrated measuring instrument that shows the values. In this context, agricultural type ultrasonic sensors are used. Instead of the term "water meter," only the term "meter" will be used. 1.3. Technical Specifications 1.3.1. Materials Meters must be made of materials with a resistance suitable for the intended use of the meter. The meters... The materials used in its construction are resistant to internal and external corrosion, and the physical and chemical effects of water. It must be durable. It should not alter the taste, color, or smell of the water; it should protect the water and the substances within it. It should not combine with other substances to cause the water to acquire a quality that is harmful to health, and the meter... The inner and outer parts of the lower body that come into contact with water are coated with electrostatic powder that is not harmful to human health. It should be painted with paint. The water passing through it should have a temperature ranging from 0ºC to +50ºC. It should not negatively affect the materials used in the construction of the meter. Meters are pipes. It should not contain any propeller-like material that would enclose the inside. There should be 10 on the right and left sides of the pipe. Ultrasonic sensors are placed crosswise, based on the principle of velocity. It will take measurements. The measurements are displayed on the digital screen; a) Total amount of water used b) Total amount of water flowing forward is 15 c) Total amount of water flowing backwards d) Flow rate e) Forward flow indicator f) Backflow indicator g) Battery level indicator 20 h) Serial Number It can be viewed alternately via a contactless touch button. Electronic unit The lithium battery used will have a lifespan of 10 years. 11 1.3.2. Pressure Permitted if water flows through the meter continuously or intermittently under normal usage conditions. In addition to the meter functioning properly at a continuous flow rate without exceeding the maximum error value, Resistant to pressures at least 1.6 times the working pressure, within margin of error. It must be able to function properly. 5 1.3.3. Meter Class Minimum specifications in the table according to the 2014 / 32 / EU Measuring Instruments directive. will meet. 1.3.4. Meter Length 10 For 50 mm meters, the measurement is 200 mm; for 65 mm meters, the measurement is 200 mm; and for 80 mm meters, the measurement is 225 mm. The 100 mm meter will become 250 mm. 1.3.5. Operating Pressure The maximum operating pressure of the meters will be MAP16 bar. Operation during durability tests. A pressure 1.6 times the normal pressure, i.e., 25.6 bar, is applied, causing deformation in the meter. It is checked whether it is present or not. 1.3.6. Pressure Loss The pressure drop (Q3) in the meters should not exceed 0.63 bar at continuous flow rate. 1.3.7. Strength and Leakproofness 12 The meters comply with the TS EN 14154-1+A1 standard (or equivalent international standard), 2014 / 32 / EU According to the directives, water leakage occurs when 1.6 times the operating pressure is applied to the meter. There should be no sweating, no permanent deformation, and it should be able to function properly. 1.3.8. Meter Temperature Class The meters comply with the TS EN 14154-1+A1 standard (or equivalent international standard), 2014 / 32 / EU 5 According to the directives, the error limits are between the lowest and highest water temperature values ​​of 0°C and 50°C. It can work inside. 1.3.9. Operation of the Meters The meters will be based on speed measurement. The meters will comply with the ISO 4064-1:2015 standard. In accordance with directives 2014 / 32 / EU, all connection types (horizontal, vertical and inclined) are correctly aligned. should work as follows. 1.3.10. Counting Device The measuring device should be simple, reliable, and provide easy reading, with the volume of water measured in m³. It should be demonstrable, easily disassembled, and subject to repair and inspection. The display mechanism must include an LCD screen. The screen and electronic control unit are 15. The meters must be enclosed and protected from external influences such as dust, dampness, and humidity. It should be designed to be compatible with digital readouts during calibration and testing. 1.3.11. Body The body will be made of a material that provides the necessary resistance to external factors. To prevent damage to the casing during possible sudden pressure increases in the networks, a minimum pressure of 16 bar 20 It must be pressure resistant and not undergo any deformation, with no cracks or holes on the surfaces. The interior and lower casing of the meters must be free from defects such as dents, scratches, etc. The exterior will be painted with electrostatic powder paint. The powder paint thickness will be less than 100 microns. It will not be. The mains connection of the housing will be via flange connection. 13 1.3.12. Safety Devices Meters must have a safety device that can be sealed. A sealed meter cannot be connected to the installation. It can be removed and opened without damaging the sealing mechanism before or after it is attached. It is possible to change the settings and interfere with the counting and measuring device. It shouldn't be. 5 1.3.13. Examinations This will be done in accordance with directives 2014 / 32 / EU and ISO 4064-1:2015 standard. 1.3.14. Tests were conducted in accordance with directives 2014 / 32 / EU and ISO 4064-1:2015. will be done. 1.3.15. Packaging and Labeling 10 Packaging; Meters must be packaged in a way that prevents damage during transport. Marking is in accordance with directives 2014 / 32 / EU and ISO 4064-1: 2015 standard. will be done. 1.3.16. Communication The meters will have a pulse output for communication with the automation system. If desired, 15 Reading via RS-485 or RS-232 Modbus by connecting an external digital communication interface. It can be done. One of the key features of the system we invented is the combination of an electric actuator, a solar panel, and It is the assembly of metal panels. This includes detailed information about these parts. Their explanations are as follows: 20 • ELECTRIC ACTUATOR: 1. The actuator type will be controlled by an on / off butterfly valve. 2. The actuator power supply will be of a type that can operate with 12V DC and 24V DC power. 3. The rotation angle will be a quarter turn. 14 4. The gear mechanism will be a helical gear (worm gear). 5. The cover screws will be of the type that do not fall out. 6. The body will be made of aluminum and coated with epoxy polyester. 7. Valve mounting: It shall conform to ISO 5211 and can be mounted at different angles. 8. The protection class will be at least IP67. 5 9. The operating temperature will be at least -20°C ~ +70°C. 10. The gearbox will be of a type that does not require subsequent lubrication. 11. The gear material shall be metal to ensure trouble-free operation at the specified minimum torques. 12. Limit switches are mechanical devices that stop the motor at the fully open and fully closed points. Limit switches (NO-C-NC) will be present. 10 13. A window on the body that visually shows the open / closed status of the valve. will be found. 14. The actuator motor winding insulation shall be of IEC 85 F class. 15. The actuators will have CE certification. 16. The product will have a label containing information such as type, code, operating voltage, output torque, and wattage. 15 SOLAR PANELS AND BATTERIES: 1. The solar panels and batteries must be sufficient to meet the system's energy needs, at least as follows: It should have these characteristics. 2. The solar panel pole must be at least 3 meters tall and at least 2 inches in diameter, made of galvanized metal or 20 The poles must be painted. 3. The solar panel mounting bracket can be adjusted towards the sun's direction after installation. 4. All cable connections will be made directly inside the pole; cables for parts that will be exposed will be separated. A spiral will be used. 5. The system will be designed to provide 12 Volts of power. 25 6. The system will use at least one 80-watt solar panel. 7. The system will use at least one 40 Ah battery. 8. The system will use at least one 10 Ah charge controller module. METAL PANEL: 1. Pre-loading system, battery, charging module next to hydrants or on solar panel poles. The following metal panels, with the specifications detailed below, will be installed for the connections and other purposes. 5 2. For panel construction, 2mm 1314 grade galvanized sheet metal or 2mm statically painted panel material can be used. will be used. 3. A stainless steel panel lock will be used on the front cover, and a padlock can also be attached. It will be manufactured in this way. 4. The cover sections will be sealed with gaskets. 10 5. There will be a base plate for mounting the devices. 6. The front cover will have a foldable metal cover for the screen reader. 7. The panels will be manufactured in accordance with TSE standards. Explanation of the Figures: Figure 1: Solar Panel System Controlled Online Meter Monitoring Remote On / Off 15 A general view of an agricultural irrigation hydrant is provided. The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and the corresponding numbers are listed below. It has been given. 1) Solar Panel 2) Bolt-on Flange 20 3) Prepayment Unit and Energy Control Panel 4) Panel and Panel Connection Pipe 5) Water Outlet Elbow Connection Flange 6) Electric Actuated Butterfly Valve 16 7) Digital Water Meter 8) Closed System Connection FF Part The invention includes the prepayment unit and control panel (3), which is the control center of the system, The 24-volt electric actuator valve (6) used in the system has a 12-volt electric generator. solar panel (1) with gel battery which stores electricity at 12 volts and feeds the system with software loaded control board of electric actuator butterfly valve (6) and digital water meter (7) The system is coupled together to allow for simultaneous manual and remote operation. making it possible to use electric actuator butterfly valves in all kinds of remote mobile connection environments. Opening and closing of the valve (6) is ensured by the electric actuator butterfly valve (6) remotely 10 When opened, the digital water meter (7) is activated at the same time, closed system connection ff The water sent from part (8) to the water outlet elbow connection flange (5) is measured by the digital water meter (7) Thanks to this, the quantity can be calculated in terms of flow rate, and information about how long the system has been operating can be obtained. to be done using all kinds of devices that everyday technology allows (phone, tablet, remote control, This relates to the installation of online meter monitoring and irrigation management systems (computer, etc.). 15 The system also includes a bolted connection flange (2) which connects the solar panel (1) to the system. prepayment unit and energy control panel (3) with water outlet elbow connection flange (5) The invention includes a panel and panel connection pipe (4) that provides the connection. The gel battery that is the subject of the invention, The software-loaded control card is also located inside the prepayment unit and the power control panel. It takes. 20

Claims

17 REQUESTS 1-Invention: A solar panel system controlled by an online meter for remote on / off switching. It is an agricultural irrigation hydrant, and its distinguishing feature is the prepayment unit, which is the control center of the system. together with the control panel (3), the 24 volt electric actuator valve used in the system (6), a solar panel that produces 12 volts of electricity (1), stores electricity from 12 volts and powers the system 5 software of butterfly valve (6) with electric actuator and digital water meter (7) powered by gel battery By being coupled together with the loaded control card, the system can be operated manually and remotely at the same time. adapting it to the principle of operation, in all kinds of environments for remote mobile connection. Opening and closing of the butterfly valve (6) with electric actuator, electric actuator When the butterfly valve (6) is opened remotely, the digital water meter (7) is activated at the same time, 10 The water sent from the closed system connection ff part (8) to the water outlet elbow connection flange (5), Thanks to the digital water meter (7), the amount is calculated as flow rate and how long the system lasts using all the devices that everyday technology allows to obtain information about his work (phone, tablet, remote control, computer, etc.) online meter monitoring and irrigation management system It is related to the installation. 15 2-According to Invention Request 1, a solar panel system controlled by online meter monitoring with remote on / off. It is a shut-off agricultural irrigation hydrant, its feature is the connection of the solar panel (1) to the system. The use of the bolted connection flange (2) that provides the prepayment unit and the energy control panel (3) water outlet elbow connection flange (5) connecting panel and panel connection The use of the pipe (4) and the control board with gel battery and software loaded also prepayment unit and 20 It is related to the energy control panel (3) being located inside.

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