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Desert Knowledge CRC Working Paper 17: The WaterSmart Literature ReviewsPump controller: uses similar system. From website: Operation of starter solenoid, glow plugs, fuel circuits,and generator circuits, can all be controlled during startup and close down using the control unit. Allfunctions of startup and timing can be preprogrammed simply.The length of time that the diesel will run can also be set via radio. Operation of the engine can be monitoredusing inputs on the control unit, and any failure can be used to close the engine down and send a Selcallalarm signal to the base radio (homestead). It is also possible to listen to the engine running.The control and activation of the engine site is achieved using DTMF tone sequences transmitted over radio.Security is maintained by the need to send a unique code to each engine site to allow its operation. Thereception of commands is confirmed by reply tones or optional voice confirmation.The equipment is designed to interface with most UHF CB or commercial radio products with no need tomodify the radio. Connection is simply made to the microphone input and extension speaker socket.Programming of the engine control unit can be done on site, using a DTMF programmer, or over air usingthe homestead control unit.Farm and Business Communications manufacture a simple to operate homestead based control unit forsimple activation of all out-sites. Three or four key strokes are required for the operation of up to 99 sites.Telemetry systems for remote water monitoring control equipment Desert Knowledge CRC 9