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Desert Knowledge CRC Working Paper 17 The WaterSmart Literature ReviewsQuestion or topicName and contact:Role in industry:Manufacturers:Product specifications:ResponseSteve HardingSolar Pumping Solutions"Hillcrest" 7433 Castlereagh Hwy, Ilford (via Mudgee) NSW2850Ph: (02) 6358 8443, Fax: (02) 6358 8612 Mob: 0427 240 294info@solarpumping.com.au, www.solarpumping.com.auInstallerTwo <strong>telemetry</strong> systems: CDMA ‘WatchDog’ (installed several)and Observant (have not installed any yet).CDMA ‘WatchDog’ tank level montoring. Gives accurate readingof level and you can interrogate with CDMA phone. Alarm SMSwhen reaches low level. Optional system to start pump by sendinganother message.Ease of use, maintenance requirements:Known limitations and or faults:Used by the pastoral industry for stockwater points?Suitability of these systems for arid andsemi-arid rangelands pastoralapplications, including reliability underharsh conditions:Capacity to deal with need (is it whatpastoralists really want?):CDMA coverage.Yes.Yes; system in central and western NSW.Don’t want other information and expense.Access to backup support:Cost:CDMA: a little over $1000 basic $5/mo messages; Observant:$3000 basic.Number of users of the systems inrangelands:Duration of use:Perceived benefit:Glitches and problems encountered (e.g.signal reach, failures):Other features that are desired:Priorities for future research anddevelopment:18 Desert Knowledge CRC Telemetry systems for remote water monitoring control equipment

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