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Founded & Ownership: 1984 by Gottfried J. Pessl (G.Pessl 87% & Dr. H.Denzer 13 %) Located
Located:: Weiz Distribution:: World-wide network Production program: Weather stations and Software,
Austria Distribution
Electronic development, Animal Monitoring, Vehicle Dataloggers, Sensors, Web services

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Pessl Instruments GmbH. Austria

Metostep Pessl Instruments GmbH,

StepSystem, Manuell Araze Martinez,
Francesc Casas (25 % each) - 2008

Fieldclimate South Africa

50 % Colin Nish
50 % Gottfried Pessl
gegrndet: 2007

Metos Latinamerica LTDA Chile

Pessl Instruments (60 %), Marcelo Dip
(20 %), Eric Romersa (20%
Founded: 2009)

EFOS Slovenia
Software Development
24,8 % Pessl Instruments

Metos Italia Verbindungsbro

In Trient seit 2008 derzeit mit
Einem Mitarbeiter

Metos Instruments SARL 80 % PI und

20 % Edouard Loiseau

Distribution with partners in more than 70 countries

Pessl Instruments GmbH

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Pessl International

more than 20.000 Installations!

TURNING INFORMATION INTO PROFITS

1985-1990

1990-1995

1998-2008

from 2006

from 2010

1995-2007

History
till 1985

TURNING INFORMATION INTO PROFITS

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Agriculture: Syngenta, Monsanto, BASF,

Bayer Crop Science, DuPont, Dole,
McCain, Pepsico, Chiquita, Netafim,
Lindsay UC Davis, Universitt Stuttgart,
Munich, Vienna.in 70 countries

Golf & Amenity: Chelsea United, CF

Barcelona, Munich 1860, VFB Stuttgart,
Glasgow Rangers, Vila Real..

Access to one or
more stations!

System

Farmer, Consultant, Farm

chemical supplier etc.

www.fieldclimate.com

Database
Internet

Local
Weatherforecast

ICA
Automation

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iMetos

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Set up within minutes

Klein Constantia - Perdekraal

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Asara, South Africa

Argentina

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Venezuela

Australia

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www.Fieldclimate.com

TURNING INFORMATION INTO PROFITS

Fieldclimate Mobile
Applicazioni dedicate agli smart phone o semplici connessioni wap:
http://fieldclimate.com/m/w.haw

TURNING INFORMATION
INTO PROFITS

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Plant Disease & Insect Warning

TURNING INFORMATION
INTO PROFITS

SMS warning, automation and control via mobile phone

The Fieldclimate SMS-Alert Manager
... administrates the mobile phone numbers and it allows to set up
thresholds which should be notified by a SMS-alert. This thresholds can
be lead to alerts when they have passed a specific sensor value. The
most popular example are frost- or heat alerts and soil moisture alerts.

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Drought or flood alert: Using the readings of the soil moisture

sensors can be very helpful in irrigation drought susceptible crops like
salad, reddish or potato. The iMETOS can send you an SMS when the
crop reaches a critical water suction. In this case the alert has to be send
when the volumetric water content goes down to a critical value.
Whenever the iMETOS sends out an alert it connects to the internet and
it uploads the data to fieldclimate.com. The threshold will not release an
alarm for the next 4 hours it has not been undershot. If it has been
undershot the block is released and a second alarm will be send.

iMetos ECO Rain

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Inside

Inside

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Inside

Inside

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Switch ON/OFF
TEST LED

Battery
Internal Antenna (standard)
Solar Panel

Temperature sensor
SMT160

SIM Card
Chain connectors

Rain

Reset Button

iMetos ECO RAIN

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iMetos ECO RAIN

iMetos ECO RAIN

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iMetos ECO RAIN advantages:

Ultra flexible, very compact and versatile in the sensor configuration
and mounting (no mounting tools needed just post of to 1
inch)
Innovative design gives a decisive advantage against competing
products
Many sensors (up to 60 in total) can be connected
SMS warning for all sensors (max/min) as well as full integration in
automation (over ICA)
Great cost reduction compared to previous system (low investment)
Firmware update over the air (remote update)
New sensors supported: EC/PH/Water counter/Pressure switch
Available: March 2011

Rain gauge

Double spoon dipping bucket, 0.2mm resolution 200 cm funnel, max 12

mm per minute
If the half spoon is
filled by 4 ml of rain
it goes down. A little
magnet is moving by
the magnet switch
and opening the
circuit.
Possible malfunction:
Funnel blocked by leafs
Insects inside the funnel
Magnet switch is not
close enough at the
magnet.
240 ml per minute is not
very much water testing
the function.

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The Rain Gauge (Precipitation Sensor)

The precipitation sensor (rain gauge) is a tipping bucket with a

resolution of 0.2 mm (0.01-inch). The maximum rain intensity
recorded is 24 millimetres (mm) per minute. This sensor comes
with 5-meter (15-ft.) cable.
Spoon
Adjusting Screw

Magnet

Funnel
PCB with Read Relay

For Ambient Temperature Measurement this sensor is always

in an Radiation

shield

In an iMETOS Standard Installation the

sensor is Mounted on the iMETOS
Holder. But it can be mounted on external
holders too. In agricultural applications we
measure frequent in 2 m height and in 20
cm height too.

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Installation pictures

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Installation possibillities

Logger Eco
Cable up to 500 mts

3 sensor box
3 sensor box

3 sensor box

Installation possibillities

Logger Eco

Logger Eco

3 sensor box

Logger Eco

3 sensor box

3 sensor box

Logger Eco

3 sensor box

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Pressure switch Water counter

The PS-2 Pressure Switch helps you keep track of how long
and how often your plants are watered.
Insert the pressure switch into a pipe in the system, then
connect the pressure switch to the iMetos digital board. If
the water flow is above 5 psi = 0,35 bar, the switch registers
an ON value. Data is logged as ON/OFF and if some problem
occurs an SMS can be send. When you download the
information to your computer, fieldclimate charts the
duration and frequency of watering.
The pressure switch does not have any conversion equations,
and can be used with any digital port on the imetos.

Water level

..with serial output for Pessl Instruments Sensor Bus

range: 0 5 m
accuracy: 0,3% FS
Supply voltage: 5V 5%
Supply current: < 1mA
Output: digital
maximum pressure: 600 kPa
operating temperature: -40C - 85C

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Soil moisture sensors supported

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5TE Sensor
The 5TE is designed to measure the water content, electrical conductivity, and
temperature of soil and growing media.
The 5TE sensor measures soil moisture, soil temperature, and bulk electrical conductivity
(EC), three fundamental measurements needed for a variety of plant studies. Volumetric
water content is obtained by measuring the dielectric constant of the media through the
utilization of capacitance/frequency domain technology while EC is obtained using two
stainless steel screws. The 5TE sensor incorporates the same high frequency oscillation as
the EC-5, which allows the sensor to accurately measure soil moisture in any soil or soilless
media with minimal salinity and textural effects. Applications include plant sprouting and
growth studies, plant mortality prevention, and greenhouse monitoring.
5TE Soil Moisture Sensor Applications:
Fertigation scheduling
Fundamental research on soil decompostion dynamics
Plant disease prevention

10HS Sensor
The 10HS Soil Moisture Sensor is the
newest member of the Decagon Soil
Moisture Sensor Family. The large sphere
of influence meets the needs of those
customers who would like to measure the
volumetric water content of a large soil
sample volume. The 10HS obtains
volumetric water content by measuring
the dielectric constant of the media
through the utilization of
capacitance/frequency domain
technology. In addition, the 10HS sensors
incorporate a high frequency oscillation,
which allows the sensor to accurately
measure soil moisture in any soil or
soilless media with minimal salinity and
textural effects. An on-board voltage
regulator allows Decagon factory
calibrations to be used with any excitation
voltage above 3V. In addition, the list of
factory calibrations for the 10HS includes a
dielectric calibration for use with the Topp
Equation or other applicable dielectric to
volumetric water content conversion
equations.

10HS Soil Moisture

Sensor
Applications:
Irrigation scheduling
Vadose zone
monitoring
Plant-soil-water
interaction studies

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EC-5 Soil Moisture Sensor

The EC-5 Soil Moisture Sensor meets the needs
of those who are looking for an all-around ideal
soil moisture sensors. The EC-5 obtains
volumetric water content by measuring the
dielectric constant of the media through the
utilization of capacitance/frequency domain
technology. In addition, the EC-5 sensors
incorporate a high frequency oscillation, which
allows the sensor to accurately measure soil
moisture in any soil or soilless media with
minimal salinity and textural effects. The EC-5
continues to be our lowest-cost soil moisture
sensor enabling those researchers on a tight
budget to monitor soil moisture in multiple
locations and depths. In the field, the robust
design of the EC-5 allows the sensor to be
pushed directly into undisturbed soil. However,
the compact design of the EC-5 makes it
possible to measure volumetric water content
in labs and greenhouses. Factory calibrations
are included for mineral soils, potting soils,
rockwool, and perlite.

EC-5 Soil Moisture Sensor

Applications:
Watershed characterization
Vadose zone monitoring
Plant-soil-water interaction studies

EC-5 Volume of Sensitivity

Dr. Doug Cobos
Decagon devices

This sketch is a highly simplified representation of

the actual geometry of the volume of sensitivity,
but the overall result should adequately
approximate the real physical situation.

If an ellipsoidal cylinder, dimensions

measured experimentally, the total
volume of influence around 181 cm3.
The electric field distribution inside the
volume of sensitivity is strongly
weighted toward the sensor surfaces,
so this volume should be taken as a
maximum possible measurement
volume.
Care should still be taken to ensure
good soil-sensor contact to avoid air
gaps at the sensor surface where it is
most sensitive.
Not be installed within 3 cm of the soil
surface or any foreign object in the soil.

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Results & Graphs of Data from

Decagon 10HS/MPS1/Watermarks

Example: Maize, Irrigation with movable irrigation

24 april 22 july 2009

Risposta istantanea agli eventi di pioggia

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30 cm
13%

Corn water uptake (mm/day)

10

Root Depth (cm)

20 cm
32%

30

% of total water use by depth

20 cm
49%

30 cm
32%

70 cm
4%

25%

20 cm
13%
70 cm
27%

90 cm
22%
50 cm
32%

9
8
20 cm
68%

50 cm
4%
30 cm
47%

VT

V18
20 cm

30 cm
32%

Detasseled

R1

R4

R6

R5

Physiological Maturity

V15

V12

3
V9

2
1

50 cm

V6
VE V3

0
60

Corn Plant Growth Stage

90
120

Development of the root zone in maize during the growing season

24 april 22 July 2009

June: Starting of roots
to take more water
from lower zones

Typical day and

night cycle

Effect of refilling in
the upper part

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zoom: 26 June 22 July 2009

Typical day and night

cycle due to water use
and evaporation

Example in Viticulture - Friuli, daily presentation, 15 april 5 agust 2009

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Zoom: 1 May 9 June 2009

allows you to have a large range of continuous soil

water potential measurements without calibration.
Integrating a high performance ceramic with the new
dielectric circuitry of the EC-5, the MPS-1 collects
accurate water potential measurements while never
needing any user maintenance. In the field, the MPS1 can be quickly installed down-hole by inserting the
sensor and packing wet soil around it. A factory
calibration allows the sensor to read out in soil water
potential, regardless of the soil type it is in, while the
high frequency dielectric circuit minimizes soil
electrical conductivity sensitivity.

Misura: SUZIONE
Range: -10 to -500 kPa

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Example: Water Potential Sensor/10HS/ET and Rainfall

Example: Water Potential Sensor/10HS and Rainfall

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Hourly values: Water Potential Sensor and four 10HS

Allarm by SMS
You can enter in the webplatform
www.fieldclimate the threshold when SMS
is going to be send (upper/lower)

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Log on: www.fieldclimate.com

Add station: key1 or key2

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Register: Name, Language, Distributor

Models, ET, Weatherforecast, Dealer

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Initial setup
Time zone/Place of installation/Download frequency/Logging frequency

Initial setup
Time zone/Place of installation/Download frequency/Logging frequency

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Station-Sensor Name/Units

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Selecting station(s)

Selecting presentation dates/interval

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Adding page to favourites

All data - Graph

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All data - Table

Battery status/charging behaviour

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Station Info

Soil and Precipitation Monitoring

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Soil and Precipitation Table

Graphic Display

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Table Display

Fieldclimate mobile

SOAP Interface Plattform: Windows mobile (charge)

WAP Interface Plattfrom intependant every mobile phone with Internet access

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Simple Settings Supported Windows

Mobile
When user runs the application main menu with
the following options appears:
set my location
view data
report an event
user settings

Please note, that contents of the menu can

change according to the privileges user has
and according to modules that are enabled
for the station. If set my location option is
selected then the following options are
shown:
current location
current station

Display on mobile phone

If View data option is selected then the
following options are shown:
station data
reported events
disease models
If station data option is selected then the
following possibilities are shown:
weather data if this option is selected then
a list of all relevant data can be shown in
various ways what exactly and how it will
be shown has yet to be defined. Examples for
disease climate graph is shown below:
in case when user moves to a point in a
graph that has a value obtained from the
station, exact value is shown like in the
following example:
weather forecast if this option is selected then a
list of all relevant forecast data can be shown
in various ways what exactly and how it will
be shown has yet to be defined

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Display on mobile phone

If reported events option is selected then the
following possibilities are shown:
spraying if this option is selected then a list
of all relevant data related to spraying on
current location is shown. On the list date of
spraying is shown. When a spraying is
selected, then all relevant data related to this
spraying is shown .
Disease outbreaks if this option is selected
then a list of disease outbreaks (dates,
disease) is shown. When each such outbreak
is selected, then all data related to the
outbreak is shown
Pests occurrences - if this option is selected
then a list of pests occurrences (dates, pest)
is shown. When each such occurrence is
selected, then all data related to the
occurrence is shown
Extreme events - if this option is selected
then a list of extreme events (dates, event
type) is shown. When each such event is
selected, then all data related to the event
(hail for example) is shown

Weather Forecast
A localised weather forecast is offered in collaboration with MeteoBlue from Basel, Switzerland.
What defines the needs we have to meet with this proudct:
Most our clients are fruit or vegetable growers. They need a good prediction of late frosts in
spring.
Vine and apple growers looking for disease infections. The forecast has to predict rain events
as good as possible.
FieldClimate.Com provides a 24 hour temperature slope for MeteoBlue. MeteoBlue calculates a
weather forecast for a 3km * 3 km raster. They are accessing the provided temperature slopes
with their server and use it to calculate a Kalman Filter. This gives a good localisation of the
temperature.

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iMETOS ica Produkt Family

1.

iMETOS ica 20 and 50: 2 or 5 relays, 2 or 5 inputs

2.

Relays: max 250V 1000W

Switching current: max 6A
Inputs: Logic 1 = 12V, logic 0 = 0V 10 mA
Power: 5 32V 500 mA
SMS controlled

iMETOS ica 30 and 60: 3 or 6 switches for AC-valve 1 input for pressure box and one
input for iMETOS sensor chain
Switches 3 or 6 sonenoid valves
Solar power supply with 4 Ah lead acid battery
Inputs: 1 pressure switch, 1 sensor chain
SMS and or GPRS controlled trough web site

Input

Relays
1

Inputs
Relays

Data Collection

GSM
module

1
GSM LED

Ant
These devices are designed for irrigation control form remote.
iMETOS ica 20 and 50 are used with SMS which can be done from a
mobile phone or from www.FieldClimate.Com. iMETOS ica 50 and
60 are controlled from mobile phone by SMS and trough the web
site by GPRS. This devices can perform remote programmed
irrigation schedules and irrigation can be automated by sensor
values.

POW

iMetos ICA 30/60

Intelligent Control
Remote Data Collection Units
(RDCU) Solar Powered and
Internet Connected
Field weather

Air temperature
Relative humidity
Soil temperature
Wet bulb temperature
Dry bulb temperature
Precipitation
Leaf wetness
Solar radiation
Barometric Pressure
Wind speed
Wind direction etc.

Soil Moisture

Watermarks
Gypsum blocks
Echo Probes
Tensiometers
Sentek
C-Probe etc.

Irrigation Data

iMetos sensor chain

connection direct control

Flow rate and pressure

Water level
Running time
Alerts, (low/high pressure) etc

Internet
Database
www.fieldclimate.com

Fertilizer Injection control

Injection command
Control of different injection tanks
CE control and monitoring

Interactive Command
via Internet
Internet Browser
Central Command

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Solenoid valves extention box ICA 60 (extension 3 valves)

1. Pressure
indicator y/n

Rechargeable
battery 6 Volts
SIM CARD
Solar panel

Solenoid valves
ICA 30 (3 valves)

PI Sensor
Chain
interface

2. Pressure
indicator y/n

ICA 30/60

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ICA 30/60

ICA 30/60

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ICA 30/60

Local weather forecast

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Local weather forecast

5 days numerical forecast

Update twice a day
Total integration of forecast with
recorded weather data on
www.fieldclimate.com
Forecast grid is 3x3 km in central
Europe and rest of the world is
20x20 km
Calculation of spray weather
Calculation of wash off from
spray material
Logistik and work planing
Hay and silage weather
Risks for additional infestations of
disease the future
4 weeks free test

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