The different tests carried out on irrigation remote control systems make it possible to verify their characteristics, ensuring reliable operation in modern irrigation networks. At the CENTER laboratory, equipment from any manufacturer and technology can be tested, both radio-based and mobile-network-based, ensuring that each device performs accurately under real field conditions.
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Standards used
- UNE 318002-2 Irrigation techniques. Remote control of irrigation zones. Part 2. Tests
- ISO 21622-2 Irrigation techniques — Remote monitoring and control for irrigation — Part 2: Tests
- UNE 318002-3 Irrigation techniques. Remote control of irrigation zones. Part 3. Interoperability
- ISO 21622-3 Irrigation techniques — Remote monitoring and control for irrigation — Part 3: Interoperability
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Tests
HARDWARE TESTS
- REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS
- Power Supply and Consumption Tests: the objective of these tests is to verify the real energy efficiency of the system:
- operation under different voltages
- response to power outages
- reversed polarity
- standby, transmission and critical event power consumption
- Field real-conditions tests: The objective of this test is to simulate the real environment in which the equipment will operate:
- extreme temperatures and humidity
- operation of solenoid valves
- meter pulse reading
- operational reliability under thermal and electrical stress
- System robustness and protection: the objective of this test is to assess equipment resistance to failures and anomalies:
- overvoltage and overcurrent
- short circuits in inputs and outputs
- combined faults to evaluate robustness
- integrity of pulse reading under disturbances
- Communications and Connectivity: the objective of this test is to ensure the system always communicates, even under adverse conditions:
- radio, GPRS, 4G, NB-Iot and 5G
- latency, stability and reconnections
- antenna characterisation (gain, directivity, VSWR)
- CONTROL CENTRE
- The objective of control centre testing is to validate interaction between the user and the system:
- monitoring and control
- data processing and alarms
- compatibility with different SCADA systems
- user experience and stability
SOFTWARE TESTS
- The objective of these tests is to ensure that irrigation remote control systems comply with the interoperability requirements defined in UNE 318002 3:2021 (corrected version 29 09 2021), “Irrigation techniques. Remote control of irrigation zones. Part 3: Interoperability”.
- This standard defines how different remote control devices and platforms must communicate, integrate and operate with each other, regardless of manufacturer or technology used. Our work ensures that each system can operate jointly, safely and efficiently within a smart irrigation network.
- verification that devices communicate with each other and with the control centre
- compatibility checks between remote stations from different manufacturers
- verification of data exchange between different SCADA management software platforms
- verification of data, alarms and event exchange
To learn more about the test benches where the tests are carried out, consult:
