МЕЖДУНАРОДНАЯ НАУЧНО-ТЕХНИЧЕСКАЯ КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ
АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИИ ЭЛЕКТРОМЕХАНИЧЕСКИХ И
ЭЛЕКТРОТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ СИСТЕМ
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rainwater exist, many regions solely depend on rainfall and groundwater. However,
rainfall in Uzbekistan is unpredictable and unevenly distributed,
prompting numerous
farmers to turn to groundwater for irrigation, often utilizing bore wells to extract water.
Yet, controlling these pumps poses considerable risks and demands significant effort. In
areas lacking continuous power supply, farmers must await electricity availability, often
resulting in prolonged waits at the farm. Tragically, incidents of electric shocks from
direct contact with the motor starter, often due to
loose connections or wet hands, are
common. Additionally, the risk of snake bites while operating the pump is prevalent, as
snakes often inhabit motor starter boxes, leading to unfortunate encounters during
nocturnal operations. Despite these hazards, farmers are compelled to manage the pumps,
recognizing the indispensable need for water to nurture their crops and sustain their
livelihoods.
The introduction of remotely controlled
agricultural pumps offers a
promising solution to mitigate the risks associated with manually operated pumps. By
eliminating the need for physical contact with the starter, the risk of electrocution
diminishes significantly. Furthermore, farmers can conveniently oversee pump operations
from the safety of their homes using their mobile phones, reducing the likelihood of snake
bites or exposure to adverse weather conditions in the fields.
This objective is pursued
through two distinct approaches. The first method leverages internet connectivity,
employing a Wi-Fi module connected to the motor, and an accompanying Android
application enables users to transmit on/off commands via the internet. Sensors integrated
into the module capture pertinent data, which is then relayed
to the application via the
internet or cloud services. However, considering the limited internet infrastructure in
many rural areas and the prevalence of feature phones among farmers, an alternative
method utilizing GSM technology becomes imperative. In this approach, a GSM module
replaces the Wi-Fi module, enabling pump control via simple SMS commands sent to the
module's SIM card. This method accommodates smartphone users lacking internet access
and ensures compatibility with feature phones. The Android application is designed to
facilitate seamless control
via both internet and SMS, catering to the diverse
technological landscape prevalent among Indian farmers.
