DISPATCHABLE IRRIGATION
LOAD CONTROL SYSTEM
REMOTE MONITORING
& CONTROL OF
HIGH VOLTAGE PUMP
& IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
FOR ELECTRIC DEMAND
SIDE MANAGEMENT

Lodestar Overview
Lodestar Overview

Lodestar Complete Description
Lodestar Complete Description

Irrigation Load Control

Large loads such as irrigation pumps can play a big part in Demand Side Management (DSM). A relatively small number of sites can contribute a significant amount of load shedding:

What are the benefits of M2M DSM?

  • Reduced customer energy bills
  • Reduced need for new power plants, transmission & distribution networks
  • Reduced air pollution
  • Reduced dependence on foreign energy
  • Reduced peak power prices for electricity
  • Reduced likelihood of future electricity shortages

How is the M2M product different?

Two-way Lodestar products from M2M are designed specifically for high voltage, outdoor applications.
A variety of advanced options are highly valued by growers:

  • Controls and monitors pivot and linear irrigation systems by Internet or phone
  • Sends text and phone-based notifications when changes occur
  • Reports AC power outages, water usage, and run times
  • Saves time and fuel
  • Works with all brands of irrigation equipment

The Lodestar system has been optimized specifically for Irrigation Load Control:

  • High voltage control unit, designed for outdoor environments
  • Two way communications – anywhere
  • High performance web-based Network Operations Center (NOC)
  • Field tested, utility proven
  • Dispatch on demand
  • Web-based monitoring and control
  • Customer notification and opt-out capabilities
  • Complete measurement and verification data

Lodestar Network Operations Center:

  • Maintains complete on-line information for every site, and organizes the sites and equipment into logical groups
  • Maintains a secure connection to the field units through multiple wireless carriers
  • Provides secure, web-based access to utility operators, as well as to individual equipment owners.
  • Receives, processes, stores, displays, and acts upon incoming data reports
  • Sends control and configuration commands to the field units
  • Sends equipment status change and dispatch notifications to all users
  • Manages the complete dispatch process, including customer notifications and opt-outs
  • Maintains a complete history log of all events

M2M remote monitoring and control solutions are the smart way to manage your Electric Demand Side Management needs.