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| Web URL(s): | https://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/bulls/article/2008sep9.pdf
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Robbins, Darrick |
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| Author Affiliation: | Reinders Incorporated |
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| Title: | Decoder systems discussed |
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| Source: | On Course. Vol. 62, No. 5, September 2008, p. 9, 11-13. |
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| Publishing Information: | [Carpentersville, IL]: Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Irrigation systems; Technology; Irrigation controllers; Automatic irrigation; Costs; Installation; Sprinklers; Decoder systems
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| Abstract/Contents: | Profiles irrigation decoder systems. Explains that "golf irrigation system components can be loosely grouped into one of three categories: application, distribution, and control." Mentions satellite control systems, stating that "satellites are bascially locations that house the switches for a number of sprinklers in one spot." States that "decoder systems have been available from golf irrigation manufacturers for some time, but recent improvemnts have made them a viable option for reliable irrigation control...in the United States." Explains that "decoder systems place the switching device either at the sprinkler or in close proximity to it." Describes the structure of decoder systems, which include a central computer; "one or more wire paths connecting each decoder to the central computer"; "decoders that take a signal and respond based upon that signal"; "solenoids that operate the sprinklers"; and "grounding points that protect wire paths from surge." Discusses possible advantages and disadvantages to decoder systems. Concludes that "decoder systems...constitute a very small percentage of the total number of irrigation systems in the United States. As technology improves and decoders gain acceptance, this percentage will undoubtedly change. Decoders are an excellent solution in certain circumstances." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Figures |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Robbins, D. 2008. Decoder systems discussed. On Course. 62(5):p. 9, 11-13. |
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