RFM69 Ball Valve Controller
Ball Valve and Flow Meter with RFM69 Long Range Radio
The RFM69_VALVE is a Ball Valve controller and flow meter interfacer.
It can be programmed with various timing and controls valves at different frequencies.
This is an ideal irrigation controller for remote areas.
Functionnalities:
- Open/Close Valve remotely on long range RF (Not wifi).
- Read flow meter remotely over RF.
- Automated Valve opening with frequency and duration.
- Trigger valve opening with timer.
Hardware Spec
- 2 Ball Valve Control ports
- 2 Flow Meter Input ports
- RFM69 module for long range RF link.
- 12V DC Power
- Integrated Real Time Clock
- CR1220 battery slot (for Real Time Clock)
- Atmega328P MCU (Arduino)
- FTDI port (Serial port)
- 2 push buttons
Compatible Valves And Flow Meters
Valve
Any motorised 12v ball valves with 3 wires (Ground-Open-Close).
Model example: KWS-40013
Flow Meter Spec
Power: 12V DC
Signal output: 5V pulses.
Model example: YF-B6
Enclosure
The RFM69 Ball Valve Controller fits inside a 115-90-55 enclosure.
Associated Hardware
RFM69 Remote Control
Our RFM69 remote can be used to control the RFM69 Ball Valve Controller.
RPI-RFM69
The RFI-RFM69 can used with a Raspberry Pi to communicate with the RFM69 Ball Valve Controller. This is a great setup to make a gateway with the internet. We recommend Node-Red as interface.