WekoAgro Machinery, Self-propelled and self-charging electric-powered irrigation machine with an energy package and automatic foldable boom. - Europe news
Product description:
Autonomous self-propelled irrigation machine with an energy package that gives the machine its own power source. It can move and roll the hose in and out without water pressure. The energy package is charged by a turbine/generator solution that provides electricity when the machine is operating with water pressure. It is equipped with newly developed control that allows operation of the irrigation machine's various settings and is prepared for future requirements. The machine features a patent-pending automatic foldable boom, enabling the fulfillment of farmers' demands for precision irrigation.
Expert description:
Irrigation machine with electric operation of all mechanical functions, powered by an integrated 24-volt electrical system with a corresponding battery setup. The energy for the machine's functions, such as propulsion, hose retraction, and operation of the start-stop valve, is supplied by the 24-volt system. The energy for the electrical system is provided by a generator driven by a partial flow turbine built into the piping system between the machine's hose reel and the outlet for either the irrigation gun or boom. The engagement of the partial flow turbine is regulated according to the battery pack's need for electricity, avoiding unnecessary pressure loss through the turbine system. Additionally, the battery pack's energy supply allows the machine to be propelled even without water in the system, enabling selective irrigation exclusion of areas along a single irrigation path—for example, in depressions in the field. Besides electric operation, the machine is equipped with a mounted irrigation boom. The boom is divided into four sections per side, with the outermost section on each side folding above section number three. The machine is controlled by an integrated computer system that can be operated from a display on the machine. Since the machine's data is uploaded to a server via a GSM module, it is also possible to log into the machine from a PC and operate it in this way.