New Toro Irrigation Controller Options

Those of you who attended the GIS in San Diego & went by the Toro booth might have already seen some of the exciting new products available on the irrigation line. For those that didn't, I'm going to briefly touch on a few of the updates, focusing on Controller Options.

The first is for LTC+ users, where Toro will be releasing LTC Pro Satellites & Upgrade Kits. The LTC Pro faceplate will be similar to the Network VPe faceplate that offers Program Creation, Enhanced Multi-Manuals, & Station Range Entry. The LTC Pro satellites will mimic LTC+ to SitePro & are backwards compatible with LTC+ satellites. The Upgrade Kit will have similar components to the Network VP Kit, but gives you the option to upgrade one satellite at a time instead of having to upgrade all your satellites at once. Once you have all your satellites upgraded to LTC Pro, you will be able to operate on Lynx, which LTC+ cannot. LTC Pro should be available later this spring or summer.

Another new option available later this year will be the OSMAC G3 Satellites & Upgrade Kits. This 3rd generation OSMAC Satellite will have an enhanced user interface with Stand-alone Capabilities such as Scheduled Irrigation Programs, Manual Program Starts, & Station Multi-Manual. It will also have diagnostic capabilities such as Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) & a Page Log. These will also allow for easy setup with Programmable address & radio frequency. The OSMAC G3 will be available as a full satellite or as an Upgrade Kit that retrofits into E-OSMAC satellites.

The last new controller option that is being released by Toro this year is the Lynx SmartHub for GDC Advanced 2-Wire Systems. The Lynx SmartHub is a wireless or wired capable, four-path unit providing unmatched design flexibility, field control & system backup/redundancy to the 2-wire segment. This new controller adds security, programmability, & sensing to the benefits & simplicity of a 2-wire system. The Lynx SmartHub will allow for 2-wire control of multiple golf holes, provides an in-field point for conducting manual operations, stores & runs a fully flow-managed irrigation schedule, simplifies maintenance & troubleshooting, & creates a point of connection for soil, flow, & status sensors. These controllers will create a hybrid-type system that allows you to have just a few of these controllers on your course instead of needing a satellite per hole (or close) with normal satellite systems (OSMAC/VP).

Please let me know if you would like more info on any of the new controller options from Toro. Spring is right around the corner so let me know any way I can help. Have a great week!