Loxone Explained - Automated irrigation control with Loxone I 2021

[@wilmacchrismo1759]

Thank you for the English version of this video. I had been waiting for the same. Please show a detailed drawing of how the solenoid valves are connected to RGBW dimmers.

[@MicheleLapresa]

Great to have English Channel! Thank You!

[@beeautomation]

Fantastic stuff guys! Looking forward to more English content 👍

[@arvidgrenman8170]

Awesome channel! Keep it going!!!

[@MotoLen51]

The irrigation block has an input for forecasted rain amount, but the documentation does not specify the period. Is this the expected precipitation for the next hour or day or ???

[@richardma4089]

thank so much .we need it

[@LoxoneINT]

You're welcome!

[@Eurostellar]

This is exactly what we need!!!

[@LoxoneINT]

Glad to hear it! If you have any ideas/wishes for future topics, just let us know! We're always open to content suggestions!

[@beeautomation]

100% agree!

[@mladentodorov5329]

Hi Loxone team. I was wondering if a sliding irrigation schedule can be created. In my project I would like to integrate a wind speed and solar radiation sensor as well. Winds with speed of more than 5km/h are causing issue with long reach sprinklers water jets. A sliding irrigation schedule will request an audio notifications as well. Just 8n case kids are in some part of the garden. Thank you for the great products.

[@LoxoneINT]

Hi Mladen, We already have all of the sensors required (Weather Station + Weather Service) to give us the wind speed, solar radiation, temperature and humidity values. Then we can simply create the logic that you want. For example, Wind speed >= 5km/h - Stop the long-range sprinklers and only use the short-range etc. To address the audio and notification side - we can send a message your phone, speakers, email or even give you a call, there is no limit to the number of messages. If we go even further, we can use a motion sensor outside to detect when the kids are playing and prevent the system from going off. Also, If there is any automated shading solution, we can use that to protect the plants when the sun is too hard (solar radiation being too high). Obviously, we could do much more if required. If you want more information on this we would recommend contacting your Partner Coach (if you're already a Partner) or getting in contact with us about becoming one 👍

[@mladentodorov5329]

Thank you for the fast response.

[@peterberghmans5387]

which valves are used in this case?

[@geertcaberg5137]

Why are RGBW dimmers used? Ain't it possible to use relay contacts?

[@LoxoneINT]

Hi there! Of course you could also use Relays! 😊

[@leepeart3918]

most irrigation valves use 24v AC the loxone RGBW are DC do you know of any 24v DC irrgation valves ?

[@LoxoneINT]

Hi, Lee 👋 Thanks for your comment! Just as an example you can find DC valves here: www.bosta.co.uk/all-products/valves/valves-for-irrigation/solenoid-valves/baccara-solenoid-valve-type-g75-20191?number=7030846 Although you do have options which ultimately depends on the valve being used. If you have a 24VDC valve you could use an RGBW 24V Dimmer or a relay but if it is AC you will need to use a relay. However, you may also find that the 24VAC is being used to power the valve and there is also a 0-10V control signal which then needs an Analogue output from an AO Extension. It just depends on the valve.

[@leepeart3918]

Ha funny I just found some Bermad valves to but agree the dimmer is a great value option also can mix with the 8 relays in the multi extension air and get 12 channels some 8 AC and 4 dc

[@leepeart3918]

Hi I think I am being a bit dumb but when using the rgbw output from the extension air I am not able to configure so that the output drive the valve. Looking in live view it's because the output level is 1% when the irrigation module activitates the valve. If I slide it to 100% in live view the valve opens . How do I config so the irrigation module sets 100%

[@LoxoneINT]

@@leepeart3918 Hi Lee, we're sure you're not being dumb! This would be one for your Partner Coach, please reach out to them and they'll be able to help 👍