The Internet Sprinkler Controllers have an advanced way to attach to sensors. Most sensors close or open a switch. These are called switch closure sensors. You may also have heard the term ground interrupt, which is another way of saying the same thing. While Ware Engineering does not currently produce any sensors products there are a wide variety of sensors to choose from.

Connecting sensors directly to the controller has the advantage of allowing the controller to determine how to respond to the sensor's input. For example, a wind sensor connected in the old style would prevent the water from being wasted but the lawn may burn because of insufficient water.

Benefits of having the sensors measurable by the controller

• Simplified Wiring especially when multiple sensors are used
• A variety of responses to sensor inputs
• Simple application of the sensor to selected stations (You may not want a sensor to affect all stations)
• The amount of time the sensor is on or off is monitored and displayed

In addition to regular sensor functions a sensor can send X10 commands. This could be used to turn on a light using a vehicle motor sensor, breaking glass sensor, or Door opening sensor. Since the most effective theft deterrent is light this could enhance security.

The Internet Sprinkler 1016 Controller does not have sensor input and so this is the only way to connect a sensor. This works fine but you loose some functionality.

• No visible display of why a station is shut off or if the sensor is working
• Extended functions such as delaying watering are not available
• More complicated wiring
• Sensors can not initiate X10 command
  

View the Features and Specifications of the Patented Internet Sprinkler Controller System. U.S. Utility Patent #7,010,396. Industry - Lawn & Garden, Application - Irrigation, Use - Web embedded sprinkler contoller system.

With truly amazing applications, the Internet Sprinkler Controller is completely versitile. Not only can you access the Internet Sprinkler Controller directly from your home computer, you can remotely access your Internet Sprinkler Controller via Blackberry, iPhone or any other wirelesss PDA.

Browse the software on an actual Internet Sprinkler Controller on the Internet: The software consists of 7 web pages that contain scheduling information and a wide range of other features. It is stored on the timer in flash memory (this means it will not lose its information, even with total power loss). The timer has its own web server to allow you to access the software as a web page from your computer, over a network, or even on the Internet by customizing the IP address.

The Home & Garden Industry reported over $36.8 billion in sales for 2008. With over 3,141 counties, 19,429 municipalities, 16,504 townships; 35,052 special districts; and 13,506 independent school districts, the applications are numerous. From Construction to Golf Courses, the Internet Sprinkler System is perfect for complete water management of your irrigation needs.