We’re on site with one of our longest‑standing partners—Pacheco Ranch Winery—right in our own backyard of Novato. Today we’re removing their RS130 telemetry node & data logger and replacing it with the RS330: an advanced cellular telemetry node, data logger and equipment controller. Here it's monitoring and uploading real‑time data from their weather station. The RS330, our most expandable unit, can monitor weather, soil data, water level data, flowmeter rates, and provide irrigation control all in one package.

The RS130 served faithfully for over a decade, but even the toughest hardware eventually wears out—and when it does, Ranch Systems has your back. We’re ready to troubleshoot any issue and can be on site at a moment’s notice to make repairs or swap equipment—so your system stays online and your vines get the care they deserve.

Novato, CA – Ranch Systems, a leading provider of monitoring and control solutions for growers, is now shipping its next generation of wireless telemetry unit worldwide. The RS300 core product is available for under $1,000 US and can be configured for a wide range of agricultural applications, including: weather and climate monitoring, soil moisture tracking, tank and pond monitoring, remote camera surveillance as well as irrigation valve, pump and engine control.

The advanced RS300 is classed as a “universal” telemetry node because it can be configured and expanded as needed to meet the current and future requirements of the application. It combines data logging with radio telemetry in a rugged outdoors enclosure integrated with solar panel and battery. The RS300 offers a range of cellular and WiFi radio options for communication to Ranch Systems Internet server as well as various local area radio systems. The basic unit has 1 dual input port, two high-speed serial ports and 4MB of data memory. Two expansion slots allow addition of up to 8 outputs/valve controls or 8 additional sensor inputs, or a mix of those. Nodes with local radio modems require the presence on-site of at least one RM210 base station for coordination of all data back and forth to the RanchMaster online software application. Models with cellular or WiFi modems communicate directly to the Ranch Systems server. Local radio nodes have a range of ¼ to 10 miles to reach the nearest RM210, depending on terrain, radio type and antenna gain, but intermediary nodes can act as repeaters for outer nodes, forming a “mesh” style network. RS300 firmware supports the “plug and play” integration of a wide range of weather and soil moisture sensors.

”The RS300 not only provides growers with a telemetry unit that can be configured to their current requirements, but be expanded or repurposed as their needs change in the future.” declares Jacob Christfort, Founder and President of Ranch Systems. “It is more cost effective, more flexible and easier to integrate than any other unit of its kind, keeping Ranch Systems at the forefront of wireless telemetry technology.” Thomas Christfort, General Manager of Ranch Systems Europe, adds “The RS300 is the ideal platform to meet the many and varied requirements found across Europe as well as other parts of the world.

Ranch Systems is a fast-growing, technology company focused on wireless solutions for field monitoring and control in agricultural and environmental applications. Its patented technology is unique in terms of its modularity and the breadth of solutions possible: from a single weather station to sophisticated meshed networks monitoring and controlling the entire growing and irrigation operation, including options like remote camera surveillance and property access control. Ranch Systems is an established leader in the California market and is currently expanding world-wide.

For more information, contact Mike Bauer at 415-827-7880 or visit www.ranchsystems.com.

In today’s video, Jose from Ranch Systems demonstrates an efficient method for capturing and calculating total water usage for the year. Learn how to utilize the RS130 telemetry system to remotely monitor your wells, automate meter readings, and generate accurate reports for compliance.

In this video, we cover:

• The Hardware Setup: A look at the RS130 unit equipped with a pressure transducer and an optical camera mounted directly on the flow meter display.

•  Daily Image Capture: How to view daily photos of your mechanical meter readings to verify data without visiting the site.

• Software Dashboard: navigating the Ranch Systems platform to view manual reading logs, correct camera rotation, and use the calendar feature to view historical data.

• Pressure Monitoring: Utilizing pressure transducers to track exactly when water was turned on/off and the line pressure.

• Data Reporting: How to view monthly and yearly totals (in acre-feet), compare year-over-year usage, and export all data as CSV files for your records.

Whether you are managing irrigation for agriculture or monitoring municipal wells, this system simplifies the data collection process for quarterly and yearly water reports.

This video walks through how to set up a frost alert in the Ranch Systems platform using any temperature sensor on your property. The demonstration covers selecting the correct sensor, setting the temperature threshold, choosing how the alert should trigger, and adding both property users and associate users as recipients. It also shows how to customize the alert text, insert a live sensor reading, and set repeat and rearm timing. A quick, clear demonstration for anyone who needs automated frost warnings sent by text, email, or voice call. 

Ranch Systems, a California-based leader in agricultural and environmental monitoring, continues to advance connected solutions for vineyard operations. From weather and irrigation control to soil and water data collection, Ranch Systems’ technology helps growers turn field conditions into actionable insights.

At this year’s WIN Expo, Ranch Systems will showcase the RS10 Bluetooth® Transmitter & Data Logger, part of the new RanchDL™ line. The RS10 captures data directly from the field using Bluetooth® Low Energy connectivity — no gateway or cellular plan required. Designed for flexibility, it supports a wide range of sensors and applications, providing a simple, reliable way to log and access data through the myRanch™ mobile app.

The Ranch Systems team will be available to discuss how the RS10 and the company’s full suite of telemetry and automation tools can help streamline vineyard monitoring and improve decision-making from the ground up.

Visit us at the WIN Expo on December 4 at booth 426. Use promo code RAN426 for a free trade show pass!

For over 20 years Ranch Systems has been an innovative leader in data logging and telemetry. Our telemetry systems use a combination of Cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® BLE with Long-Range Mode to create powerful monitoring and control systems. Our primary uses are in agriculture and environmental monitoring.Yesterday we announced a new set of solutions under the brand RanchDL. Under this new brand we are offering our simplest and most popular product, the RS10™ BLE with Long-Range Mode unit, in a unique, easy-to-use data logger version. The standalone RS10 Data Logger utilizes the latest Bluetooth® wireless technology. Users can connect to the logger directly from the browser on both desktop, tablet, and mobile devices to easily achieve desired configuration as well as download data quickly and easily.
 
Along with the RS10 data logger, we have curated a set of solutions based on the most popular sensors requested. These include options for Water Level, Soil Moisture, Pressure, a full Weather Station, Leaf Wetness, Submersible Temperature, Water Meter Monitoring, and Pump/VFD Monitoring. All these sensors are plug-and-play with multiple sensors supported in a 'daisy-chained' fashion. In addition, we also offer a Bluetooth® enabled wireless sensor network of Temperature and Relative Humidity beacon puck sensors that can be deployed in a radius of up to 1,000 feet around the RS10 logger.

https://datalogger.ranchsystems.com/

2011 has been a breakout year for Ranch Systems providing remote irrigation control to some very large growers in California, Canada and overseas!!  Ranch Systems reseller partner network has contributed to a record first half of the year!!   We would like to thank our reseller partners all over the world. 

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Irrigating multiple, large and/or remote properties can be very challenging and labor intensive. In addition, it is often difficult to know exactly when (or if) valves were activated, and whether or not the desired duration or amount of water distribution was achieved.  Furthermore, in instances where immediate response is required, manual valve activation may not be an option.

Ranch Systems offers an effective and reliable way to address these challenges by managing the full cycle of irrigation, from valve activation through water flow measurement to soil moisture tracking.  The system can be used only for measurement and monitoring, or can be used to activate valves for remote irrigation control or irrigation scheduling.

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Join one of our demonstrations / breakfasts in California:

• Wednesday, July 13th 11am: Obsidian Ridge Vineyard, Red Hills, Lake County
• Tuesday, July 19th 9am: Newsome Family Vineyards, Healdsburg (Rescheduled from June 28th)

Each event will feature opening remarks by the vineyard owner / manager as well as Ranch Systems' president, followed by live demonstration of advanced irrigation control and remote soil and weather monitoring. Coffee and pastries will be served (Lake County event: sandwich and wine). To reserve your spot and receive detailed directions, please contact Jill Lear by email

Irrigating multiple, large and/or remote properties can be very challenging and labor intensive. In addition, it is often difficult to know exactly when (or if) valves were activated, and whether or not the desired duration or amount of water distribution was achieved.  Furthermore, in instances where immediate response is required, manual valve activation may not be an option.

Ranch Systems offers an effective and reliable way to address these challenges by managing the full cycle of irrigation, from valve activation through water flow measurement to soil moisture tracking.  The system can be used only for measurement and monitoring, or can be used to activate valves for remote irrigation control or irrigation scheduling.

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Ranch Systems LLC - Novato, CA -   The RX300 Remote Sensor and Relay Expansion Unit allows connection of a large number of remote sensors and controls to a single RM210 base stationor RS210 node via RS485 or RS232 cabling. It provides the flexibility to add sensing and control capability in a modular way - and when required –providing virtually unlimited room for expansion in any installation.

The RX300 unit also incorporates unique circuitry developed in partnership with the Irrometer Company to support the popular Watermark Soil Moisture Sensor. Each RX300 can connect 3 Watermark sensors.

For more information click here: http://www.ranchsystems.com/ssite/rs-datasheet-RX300-Aug2011.pdf

Please join Jacob Christfort, president of Ranch Systems, for a live on-line presentation and demonstration of some of the latest features in advanced wireless Ranch Control technology.

 This webinar will bring you up-to-speed on the following:

 * Frost alerting using mobile cell stations with GPS
 * New software for Android/iPhone for easy, live data tracking in field
 * Remote cameras on small cellular field nodes
 * Remote water meter and pump monitoring

 Ranch Systems offers powerful and cost effective solutions for growers to get the optimum yield for the 2012 growing season. Please feel free to invite anyone you feel would benefit from this information.

 You have the choice of two times to attend.  Please register at the link provided.
 We look forward to having you join.

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

• Thu, Jan 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
• Thu, Jan 19, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.

System Requirements
 PC-based attendees
 Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
 Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

One of the most critical risks to vineyards and other agribusiness is frost, but ranch managers also face the risk of heat extremes that threaten crops and field workers, risk of breakdown of irrigation systems, and other problems.  Common to these conditions is the need for quick action to mitigate the risk.  Minutes can mean millions.

For dedicated alerting applications, Ranch Systems addresses these challenges with an alert system that notifies you – using voice message, text messages and or email – of any of wide range of critical conditions in the field that require prompt attention.

Ranch Systems offers the RS210-CELL product providing ultra-fast alerting direct to any phone line text messaging and email using its own built-in cellular modem. This product is inexpensive and is easily accessible using your Mobile Device or PC browser.

For more information on RS210-CELL please click here

Or give us a call at (415) 884-2770