Battery Powered Controller

Heron Multi Wire Battery Powered Controllers provide an ideal solution for the irrigation of remote areas on farms or nurseries, where there is no mains electrical power.

  • The latching solenoid version can be powered from a small solar panel.
  • The controllers are available in two sizes. The Mi-B8 operates up to 8 irrigation valves, the Mi-B16 operates 16 irrigation valves.

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Description

Because every site is different, Heron irrigation controllers can be configured to match the needs of each installation. You can specify the number of programs, the type and number of automatic starts needed. You can enable or disable the software features required.

A superb range of software features enable you to customize the controller to match the exact needs of each installation.

  • Create irrigation programs, running any valve in any order.
  • Run up to 6 valves in parallel.
  • Option to operate your controller from a PC or a mobile phone
  • Integrate with sensors and dosing systems.
  • Unique lightning surge suppression feature utilizing optical technology built-in to all controllers.

The Heron Mi range of multi wire irrigation controllers operate from 4 to 144 valves.

Models sizes are available for 4, 8, 12 or 16 valves.

The Mi-144 irrigation controller runs 16 valves as standard but can be upgraded to support 144 valves using expansion boxes and additional output cards. Each expansion box can accommodate four 16 valve output cards.

  • Compatible with any 24V AC solenoid valve.
  • Option to operate DC valves.
  • Output current 1.2 Amps (resistive) with electronic overload cut-out.
  • Output current is measured which can be displayed for diagnostic purposes.
  • Two pump start outputs.
  • Three digital inputs.
  • One socket to connect additional cards.
  • Two sockets for connecting additional output-boxes (Ml-144 only).
  • One data connector to connect PC and GSM mobile phone module.
  • Designed to operate in an industrial environment. High electrical noise immunity, can withstand a 2.5KV spike.
  • Battery backed up real time clock. Real time clock immune to high electrical noise.
  • All outputs protected against electrical surges exceeding ANSI C62 surge suppression standards.
  • Lockable outdoor steel enclosure version available.