Sequential Grouping Guide
Introduction
This guide introduces sequential grouping, a powerful new feature designed to help you optimize irrigation management in your facility. By organizing irrigation channels into manageable groups, sequential grouping allows you to control the timing and order of irrigation events, ensuring that each zone receives the right amount of water without overloading your system. Through four practical examples, we’ll show you how to use this feature to improve efficiency, maintain consistent moisture levels, and avoid underirrigation across your growing areas.
Example #1 - No Group
When all channels in AROYA are set to "No Group," it functions the same as the previous "At Once" option in AROYA. In this configuration, none of the channels belong to any group, so they will all irrigate simultaneously according to the specified irrigation schedule, regardless of how many channels are activated at once. In the OpenSprinkler interface, this mode is referred to as "P" or "Parallel".
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Example #2 - All Group A
When all channels in AROYA are set to "Group A," it functions the same as the previous "In Sequence" option in AROYA. In this configuration, all of the channels belong to the same group and will irrigate one at a time in a sequential manner, regardless of the specified irrigation schedule. This ensures that each channel runs independently, avoiding simultaneous irrigation.
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Example #3 - Mix of Groups
With the introduction of sequential grouping, you can now assign different channels to different groups. This flexibility allows for a mixed approach, where some groups of channels can irrigate simultaneously while others irrigate sequentially. By configuring channels into distinct groups, you gain greater control over irrigation timing and distribution, optimizing water usage across your facility.
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Example #4 - All Combinations
This final example brings together all the principles covered in the previous examples. By combining various configurations—using "No Group" for parallel irrigation and multiple groups for a mixed approach—you can customize irrigation schedules to suit the unique needs of your facility. This comprehensive setup allows you to balance simultaneous and sequential irrigation across different zones, maximizing efficiency and water management.
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