Agricultural automation product

Driptel GSM valve and pump controller

Designed for drip irrigation systems, Driptel controls motor pumps and valves remotely through a mobile application. Schedule multiple valves in different time slots, or switch to manual mode.

Application
Drip irrigation
Connectivity
GSM
Controls
Motor pump and valves
Modes
Auto and manual
Engineering
Hardware and firmware by Sai Agro Tel
First launched
2013
Driptel GSM-operated valve controller front panel with keypad, display, eight numbered valve indicators and a motor indicator
Driptel front panel (product artwork from Sai Agro Tel): keypad, display, numbered valve indicators and motor indicator.

Features

What Driptel does

GSM operation

Control motor pumps and valves remotely through an Android application.

Valve scheduling

Schedule multiple valves with different time slots.

Irrigation settings

MTR, Cycle, RTC and Sequential water settings.

Auto and manual modes

Run on a schedule, or switch to manual when you need to. Driptel has four ways of operating; the team will show which suits your field.

Phase-failure and voltage protection

Protection circuits for unstable supply conditions.

Dry-run protection

Protection for the pump when water is not available.

Intended application

Where Driptel fits

Drip irrigation installations where a motor pump feeds lines controlled by valves, and the farmer wants to schedule and control irrigation remotely rather than visit the pump.

Driptel connection diagramA phone app reaches the Driptel controller over the GSM mobile network. The controller controls the motor pump and the valves; the connection to the pump's starter panel is confirmed for each site.Phone appGSM networkSIM and coverageDriptelMotor pumpStarter link: per siteValvesCount and type: per fieldDriptel connection diagramA phone app reaches the Driptel controller over the GSM mobile network. The controller controls the motor pump and the valves; the connection to the pump's starter panel is confirmed for each site.Phone appGSM networkSIM and coverageDriptelMotor pumpStarter link:per siteValvesCount and type:per field
Driptel: phone app, GSM network, controller, then the motor pump and valves. How Driptel connects to your pump’s starter or control panel, and the number and type of valves, are confirmed for your site before installation. A schematic, not a wiring diagram.

From our engineering notes: power protection on Driptel

Before you install: what to check

  1. Mobile networkDriptel is GSM-operated, so the controller location needs usable mobile network coverage. The SIM card arrangement is confirmed in your quotation.
  2. Phone and appDriptel is operated through an Android application on your phone.
  3. Pump and power supplyTell us your pump type and supply phase so the team can confirm compatibility and the protection settings.
  4. ValvesTell us how many valves or zones you need; the team will confirm the configuration for your field.
  5. Accessories and installationValves, cabling and installation materials depend on your site. Confirm what is included with your quotation.

Specifications

Driptel specifications

What is standard, what is an option, and what depends on your site. The same list feeds the comparison on the Products page.

  • Values without a label are standard on the product as published.
  • Option available on the controller platform; confirm it for your order
  • Depends on site confirmed for your installation
Driptel specifications
SpecificationDriptel
Product
ApplicationDrip irrigation where a motor pump feeds valve-controlled lines
EngineeringHardware and firmware by Sai Agro Tel; first launched in 2013
Connectivity and app
Remote connectionGSM mobile network
Phone appAndroid application
Signal at the controllerUsable mobile coverage where the controller is mounted Depends on site
Control
PumpControls the motor pump remotely
ValvesMultiple valves, scheduled in different time slots; the front panel has eight numbered valve indicators
SchedulingAutomatic and manual modes; MTR, Cycle, RTC and Sequential settings
Behaviour
ProtectionPhase-failure, voltage and dry-run protection
Physical
Front panel and indicatorsKeypad, display, eight valve indicators and a motor indicator
AntennaExternal antenna
Supply and support
InstallationValves, cabling and installation materials depend on your field Depends on site
How to buyBy written quotation; no online checkout
Controller platform (for integrators)
Other radios on the controller platformWi-Fi and Bluetooth options Option
Field interfaces on the controller platformAnalog inputs, digital inputs and outputs, RS485 with Modbus Option
Controller platform32-bit microcontroller with EEPROM/FRAM storage and a real-time clock

Not yet published for Driptel

These details are not on this page yet. Ask for them before you order; the team confirms them in writing with your quotation.

  • Model and version
  • Cellular technology and SIM
  • iPhone and other platforms
  • Pump starter or contactor interface
  • Maximum valves, valve type and voltage
  • Output type and ratings
  • Notifications
  • When the network or internet is lost
  • When power returns
  • Supply voltage and consumption
  • Supply connection
  • Enclosure material
  • Ingress (IP) rating
  • Dimensions and mounting
  • Operating environment
  • Included accessories
  • Datasheet and user manual
  • Warranty and service
  • Recurring charges (SIM, app or cloud)
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FAQs

Driptel questions

Can’t find your answer? Ask the team directly.

Which irrigation settings does Driptel support?

MTR, Cycle, RTC and Sequential. The team shows how each setting works, and which one suits your field, before you order.

How do I buy Driptel?

Send a product enquiry with your location, application and quantity. The team will reply with availability, pricing and installation guidance.

Is there a datasheet or manual?

Not on this site yet. Ask for the specifications you need before ordering; the team confirms them, with support and warranty terms, in writing with your quotation.

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