Welcome to Lake Valley Engineering (LVE) Home of the Original Intelligent Sprinkler Control - ISC
1) Your PC has untapped resources that can be put to work controlling your irrigation needs
2) ISC runs on your PC managing all aspects of your irrigation (sprinkler) system
Hardware Config Option #1 "Remote Connect" (support for up to 256 Zones - Rain8, Rain8II, EZRain)
3) ISC runs on the PC located in your den and sends control signals to this device (PowerLincII) plugged into a nearby wall outlet
4) Control signals are broadcast in the analog domain over your homes AC wiring
5) The analog signal is received in the garage by this device (PSC05) and is converted back into a digital format that the nearby controller (6) can understand
6) If a command is addressed to the receiving controller, it will turn on a corresponding zone valve circuit
7) Each zone in your irrigation system is watered the correct amount, under direct supervision of the program ISC.
Each job schedule is unique and tailored to your systems capabilities, irrigation area, and current conditions.
-- OR -- Hardware Config Option #2 "Direct Connect" (support for up to 2032 Zones - Rain8Net)
8) Elements (3)(4)(5) are replaced by this cable, which is connected directly between the PC and the controller (6) (Close Proximity is advised)
Summary
ISC utilizes the power of your PC to effectively manage your irrigation needs, saving you money and conserving water.
Since ISC, runs on your PC, upgrades and new features are as easy as 1-2-3.
In fact, ISC automatically downloads new updates as they become available.
Do hardwired embedded solutions offer that?
ISC is fully configurable, and modular hardware can easily be replicated to accomodate any level of irrigation complexity.
ISC can also manage your irrigation budget, there is no reason to be suprised the next time your water bill arrives if you use this unique feature.
ISC utilizes Internet resources, instead of expensive on-site equipment, to retrieve weather data needed to calculate Evapotranspiration (ET), a key factor in determining your sites specific irrigation needs.
ISC is completely self-contained and does not rely on any other back-end resources for day-to-day calculations.
Don't spend another dime on an embedded alarm clock/timer control system that is outdated before you install it.
You already own the heart of a sophisticated control system, your PC. Be water wise, let ISC facilitate irrigation automation for a fraction of what you might spend on other solutions.
You will find our personalized care and support second to none!