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Digital Sun Debuts Breakthrough Water-Saving Wireless Sensor Products
S.Sense Provides Efficient Control of Sprinkler Systems
San Jose, CA, Feb. 16 -- Digital Sun Inc., a leading developer of wireless sensor products, unveils a revolutionary water conservation product for residential and commercial sprinkler systems - S.Sense Water-Saving Wireless Sensors. This new product provides low-cost, sensor-based control to conserve water while maintaining beautiful landscapes. S.Sense(TM) enhances existing “blind” timer-base automatic sprinkler systems with the ability to “see” when water is needed. This reduces the amount of wasted water, keeps sprinklers off when it is raining, reduces water pollution from runoff and keeps landscapes green when it gets hotter.
Water conservation is a critical issue in the regions of the US experiencing sporadic drought conditions, increasing demand and higher costs. Existing sprinkler control systems waste tremendous amounts of water because they run whether or not water is needed. In sun-belt states, urban irrigation contributes 40-70% of the water demand The runoff from inefficient irrigation is also contributing to the pollution of waterways and the ocean. Some cities have already instituted strict ordinances on sprinkler system installations to reduce this pollution. S.Sense provides a cost-effective way to conserve the water wasted by sprinkler systems and reduce runoff pollution.
The S.Sense system consists of a “smart” wireless soil-moisture sensor probe that is inserted in the ground and a small receiver that connects to any existing automatic sprinkler system controller. These battery-powered wireless units can be installed by anyone in just a few minutes. The S.Sense sensor probe continuously monitors the moisture in the soil and communicates wirelessly with the receiver to minimize the water used to keep landscapes healthy and green. Complete S.Sense Starter Kits will be available in May 2003 for less than $150 and can be pre-ordered on-line now at www.DigitalSun.com
About Digital Sun
Digital Sun is the leading provider of low-cost wireless sensor products for environmental monitoring in commercial and residential markets. The company delivers solutions that eliminate cost barriers to the use of sensor-based monitoring and control systems. Digital Sun is a privately-held company based in San Jose, CA.
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