Novato, CA - Ranch Systems, a leading provider of monitoring and control solutions for growers, is now shipping its next generation of wireless telemetry unit worldwide. The RS300 core product is available for under $1,000 US and can be configured for a wide range of agricultural applications, including: weather and climate monitoring, soil moisture tracking, tank and pond monitoring, remote camera surveillance as well as irrigation valve, pump and engine control.

 The advanced RS300 is classed as a “universal” telemetry node because it can be configured and expanded as needed to meet the current and future requirements of the application. It combines data logging with radio telemetry in a rugged outdoors enclosure integrated with solar panel and battery. The RS300 offers a range of cellular and WiFi radio options for communication to Ranch Systems Internet server as well as various local area radio systems. The basic unit has 1 dual input port, two high-speed serial ports and 4MB of data memory. Two expansion slots allow addition of up to 8 outputs/valve controls or 8 additional sensor inputs, or a mix of those. Nodes with local radio modems require the presence on-site of at least one RM210 base station for coordination of all data back and forth to the RanchMaster online software application. Models with cellular or WiFi modems communicate directly to the Ranch Systems server. Local radio nodes have a range of ¼ to 10 miles to reach the nearest RM210, depending on terrain, radio type and antenna gain, but intermediary nodes can act as repeaters for outer nodes, forming a "mesh" style network. RS300 firmware supports the “plug and play” integration of a wide range of weather and soil moisture sensors.

 ”The RS300 not only provides growers with a telemetry unit that can be configured to their current requirements, but be expanded or repurposed as their needs change in the future.” declares Jacob Christfort, Founder and President of Ranch Systems. “It is more cost effective, more flexible and easier to integrate than any other unit of its kind, keeping Ranch Systems at the forefront of wireless telemetry technology.” Thomas Christfort, General Manager of Ranch Systems Europe, adds “The RS300 is the ideal platform to meet the many and varied requirements found across Europe as well as other parts of the world.

 Ranch Systems is a fast-growing, technology company focused on wireless solutions for field monitoring and control in agricultural and environmental applications. Its patented technology is unique in terms of its modularity and the breadth of solutions possible: from a single weather station to sophisticated meshed networks monitoring and controlling the entire growing and irrigation operation, including options like remote camera surveillance and property access control. Ranch Systems is an established leader in the California market and is currently expanding world-wide. For more information, contact Mike Bauer at 415-827-7880 or visit www.ranchsystems.com.

The dry Spring has every vineyard owner and manager taking a look at their irrigation management this summer. To take the guess work out of irrigation scheduling, soil moisture monitoring is essential. This free one hour webinar overviews the essential elements of irrigation scheduling based on the continuous monitoirng of soil moisture:

o Soil mositure dynamics
o Irrigation management scheme
o Enabling wireless telemetry and sensor  technology

The webinar will be co-presented by Mark Greenspan, Phd of Advanced Viticulture and Mike Bauer of Ranch Systems.

Webinar Time: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT

Enables Irrigation Manager users to add irrigation control, flow meters and cameras while lowering monthly fees

Novato, CA - Ranch Systems, a leading provider of monitoring and control solutions for growers, is now offering a bundle of products and services that quickly and painlessly migrates users of the PureSense Irrigation Manager to the RanchMaster integrated suite of solutions for vineyards, orchards and field crops.

 The migration package is intended for PureSense Irrigation Manager users looking for more functionality. For example, those who want to control the valves of their irrigation system or gather data from a wider range of sensors. However, growers may be hesitant to switch due to their significant investment in the technology and the valuable data they have accumulated on their growing operations. Addressing these concerns, Ranch Systems has engineered a method to replace Irrigation Manager without having to replace any soil moisture sensors and masts, only the temperature and humidity sensors on the weather station(s). In addition, historical data can be extracted from Irrigation Manager and easily imported into the Ranch Master system. Because RanchMaster utilizes a state-of-the-art meshed network, fewer transmitting nodes will be needed and only a single base station to communicate with the WiFi or cell network, minimizing the expenditure for new wireless hardware. Typically, an Irrigation Manager system can be migrated in a single day.

 Zach Sheely, of AZCAL management Company, Lemoore, California, recently switched his 3,000 acres of mixed crops over to the RanchMaster. “I found I wanted more functionality than Irrigation Manager could offer, specifically monitoring flow meters and controlling irrigation valves. Ranch Systems was able to move me over to their RanchMaster platform in the course of one day. I am very impressed with the hardware and functionality.  It is going to allow me to gather reliable measurements and control my system at the same time.  I am also excited about the integration possibilities of the RanchMaster with the exciting new Cloud-based software platform of Agworld.co. I wholeheartedly recommend RanchMaster to growers, whether they need more functionality than Pure Sense or are looking to apply remote monitoring and control to their applications.”

Matt Angell, a partner at Strategic Farming, also endorses Ranch Systems. “I have confidence in the Ranch Systems technology and the company. Their systems have been in the field since 2003 and have proven to be reliable. Equally important, the company can be trusted. The company and its network of trained local partners are committed to serving growers for the long haul.”

Ranch Systems is a fast-growing, technology company focused on wireless solutions for field monitoring and control in agricultural and environmental applications. Its patented technology is unique in terms of its modularity and the breadth of solutions possible: from a single weather station to sophisticated meshed networks monitoring and controlling the entire growing and irrigation operation, including options like camera surveillance and property access control. Ranch Systems is an established leader in the California market and is currently expanding world-wide. For more information, contact Mike Bauer at 415-827-7880 or visit www.ranchsystems.com.

Visit our booth #1717 for the "show special" and to see the latest wireless technology for field monitoring and control. Ranch Systems will be exhibiting as usual at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento, January 30th & 31st (coming week) - showing the latest wireless technology for field monitoring and control. We are in booth #1717.

This time around we will be showing the following focus areas:

• Frost Alerting - we will demonstrate new mobile device and voice call features - AND we have a "Show Special" on our Frost Package!
• Weather Stations
• Remote Irrigation Control
• Soil Moisture Tracking
• Water Monitoring
• Remote Cameras

For more information about these, you can also visit our Web Site. 

Ranch Systems, LLC - Novato, CA   You asked for it!  And you got it!  Ranch Systems (RS) users can now call in on this number 866-788-3232 to access by voice the last reading of all your systems sensors.

No Internet access?  You can now call in and access your Base Station and Radio Nodes  from anywhere in the world and get a voice read out of all the sensors connected to those units.  (last data collection only)

Here is how it works. Please provide RS with the phone numbers you will be calling from: cell, work or home phone. Call the special number provided 866-788-3232.  The system will authenticate your number. Follow the system prompts on which base or node you want to access. The system then gives you choice of sensors connected to that remote unit.  That's it!!

We hope this will help you in the future when you don't have an internet connection or need a quick reading from your remote units in the field or your vehicle by simply calling.  Especially useful during the recent frost events.  Ranch Systems also provides connectivity with iPad, iPhone & Android devices.

Remember, you will need to provide Ranch Systems your phone number(s) in order to make this work.

In order to sign up please contact our Customer Service at:

support@ranchsystems.com   or  877-399-2770 xt 2

Thank you for your continued patronage.

Ranch Systems Customer Service

Ranch Systems, LLC - Novato, CA is excited to announce yet another break through with our remote camera solution. We have now added an advanced 1.3 MegaPixel Outdoors Day/Night Camera. This complete stand alone unit has eliminated two hardware components from our previous offering.

Now coupled with an RS210-Cellular or WiFi Node this complete solution can be purchased for $1995!! Click here for more details: http://www.ranchsystems.com/ssite/RS210-CAM.html

This package includes Internet and Mobile App software license for 1 year at no charge. *Renewal after first year.

If you are interested please contact Jay Brown - 877-399-2770 xt 1 or sales@ranchsystems.com

 You are invited to join Jacob Christfort, President of Ranch Systems, for a live demonstration of the Ranch Systems intuitive Irrigation Control Scheduler with Online Software and the New Mobile App.

We will be demonstrating features of the new RX300 Expansion Controller applied to Pump Stations and valve control in conjunction with our new Mobile Application for Android and iPhone for remote in-hand monitoring and control. This is an excellent option for quick and easy data access from a mobile device giving you access to Ranch Systems new "State of the Art" Advanced Irrigation Control System.

This webinar will be approximately 60 minutes and you have the choice of two times to attend. We will be covering the following agenda items: 

• Overview of our latest wireless irrigation control software and hardware 
• NEW: Graphical Irrigation flow simulation 
• NEW: Pump Station wiring with multiple RX300 units 
• NEW: Mobile Application (iPhone/iPad/Android) 
• Demonstration 
• Q & A

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Wed, May 30, 2012 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT

Wed, May 30, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

For dedicated alerting applications, Ranch Systems addresses these challenges with an alert system that notifies you – using voice message, text messages and or email – of any of wide range of critical conditions in the field that require prompt attention.

Ranch Systems offers the RS210-CELL product providing ultra-fast alerting direct to any phone line, text messaging or email using its own built-in cellular modem. This product is inexpensive and is easily accessible using your Mobile Device or PC browser.

One of the most critical risks to vineyards and other agribusiness is frost, but ranch managers also face the risk of heat extremes that threaten crops and field workers, risk of breakdown of irrigation systems, and other problems.  Common to these conditions is the need for quick action to mitigate the risk.  Minutes can mean millions.

For more information on RS210-CELL please click here

Or give us a call at (415) 884-2770

One of the most critical risks to vineyards and other agribusiness is frost, but ranch managers also face the risk of heat extremes that threaten crops and field workers, risk of breakdown of irrigation systems, and other problems.  Common to these conditions is the need for quick action to mitigate the risk.  Minutes can mean millions.

For dedicated alerting applications, Ranch Systems addresses these challenges with an alert system that notifies you – using voice message, text messages and or email – of any of wide range of critical conditions in the field that require prompt attention.

Ranch Systems offers the RS210-CELL product providing ultra-fast alerting direct to any phone line text messaging and email using its own built-in cellular modem. This product is inexpensive and is easily accessible using your Mobile Device or PC browser.

For more information on RS210-CELL please click here

Or give us a call at (415) 884-2770

Ranch Systems, LLC -  Please stop by our booth #2210 in the Irrigation Pavilion "B".  

We are very excited to be demonstrating our new iPhone and Android Apps!  In addition, we will also be featuring the following NEW solutions:

•  low cost remote DVR Camera solution
•  the versatile RX300 - Expansion Controller
•  remote control of Murphy EMS Pro Controller

World Ag Expo - Tulare, CA - February 14-16 2012:  http://www.worldagexpo.com/

Ranch Systems makes innovative wireless solutions for viticultural, agricultural, environmental, and solar applications requiring remote monitoring and control. Our modular products and software can be used individually or in combination to serve a range of needs, all through one proven system.

Please join Jacob Christfort, president of Ranch Systems, for a live on-line presentation and demonstration of some of the latest features in advanced wireless Ranch Control technology.

This webinar will bring you up-to-speed on the following:

* Frost alerting using mobile cell stations with GPS
* New software for Android/iPhone for easy, live data tracking in field
* Remote cameras on small cellular field nodes
* Remote water meter and pump monitoring

Ranch Systems offers powerful and cost effective solutions for growers to get the optimum yield for the 2012 growing season. Please feel free to invite anyone you feel would benefit from this information.

You have the choice of two times to attend.  Please register at the link provided.
We look forward to having you join.

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

• Thu, Jan 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
• Thu, Jan 19, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Ranch Systems LLC - Novato, CA -   The RX300 Remote Sensor and Relay Expansion Unit allows connection of a large number of remote sensors and controls to a single RM210 base stationor RS210 node via RS485 or RS232 cabling. It provides the flexibility to add sensing and control capability in a modular way - and when required –providing virtually unlimited room for expansion in any installation.

The RX300 unit also incorporates unique circuitry developed in partnership with the Irrometer Company to support the popular Watermark Soil Moisture Sensor. Each RX300 can connect 3 Watermark sensors.

For more information click here: http://www.ranchsystems.com/ssite/rs-datasheet-RX300-Aug2011.pdf

Irrigating multiple, large and/or remote properties can be very challenging and labor intensive. In addition, it is often difficult to know exactly when (or if) valves were activated, and whether or not the desired duration or amount of water distribution was achieved.  Furthermore, in instances where immediate response is required, manual valve activation may not be an option.

Ranch Systems offers an effective and reliable way to address these challenges by managing the full cycle of irrigation, from valve activation through water flow measurement to soil moisture tracking.  The system can be used only for measurement and monitoring, or can be used to activate valves for remote irrigation control or irrigation scheduling.

Click Here to receive more information 

Join one of our demonstrations / breakfasts in California:

• Wednesday, July 13th 11am: Obsidian Ridge Vineyard, Red Hills, Lake County
• Tuesday, July 19th 9am: Newsome Family Vineyards, Healdsburg (Rescheduled from June 28th)

Each event will feature opening remarks by the vineyard owner / manager as well as Ranch Systems' president, followed by live demonstration of advanced irrigation control and remote soil and weather monitoring. Coffee and pastries will be served (Lake County event: sandwich and wine). To reserve your spot and receive detailed directions, please contact Jill Lear by email

Ranch Systems LLC, is extremely excited to share with you a demonstration of our latest vineyard monitoring & control solutions showcasing two of our Premier Clients.

Tuesday, June 28th @ 9AM pst

Please join Jim Newsome, owner of Newsome Family Vineyards, and Jacob Christfort, president of Ranch Systems, for a live demonstration of the advanced remote monitoring and irrigation control systems at Newsome Family Vineyards. 

Newsome Family Vineyards utilizes the full offering of Ranch Systems including:

• Weather Stations
• Soil Moisture monitoring
• Irrigation Control (including feedback)
• Water flow tracking
• Pump pressure monitoring
• Alerting

Coffee, Juice & Pastries will be served.

Newsome Family Vineyards is located at:
3215 West Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448

AND

Wednesday,  June 29th @ 9AM pst

Please join Dave Michul/Randy Heinzen of Beckstoffer Vineyards, and Jacob Christfort, president of Ranch Systems, for a live demonstration of the advanced remote monitoring and irrigation control systems at Las Piedras Vineyard.

This demonstration will illustrate the following functions:

• Soil Moisture monitoring
• Irrigation Valve Control
• Fertigation Control
• Water flow tracking
• Water tank level monitoring
• Alerting
• Weather Station

Coffee, Juice & Pastries will be served.

When: Wednesday June 29th, 9AM pst.

Where: Las Piedras Vineyard is located in St. Helena at the end of Vallejo St.

Directions: Take Crane Avenue in St.Helena to Vallejo Street (across from tennis courts and elementary school) and travel west on Vallejo until just prior to change from asphalt to dirt. Enter the green tube gate on the right-hand side.

Please RSVP to Jill Lear at jill@ranchsystems.com or (415) 884 2770 x5327 if you plan on attending. For more information about the event please contact either:

Jay Brown - jay@ranchsystems.com / (707) 478-0433
or:
Bruce Gradek - bruce@ranchsystems.com / (707) 322-5909

As always you can find more information about our company at Our Website: http://www.ranchsystems.com

Best Regards,

Jill Lear

NOTE: We have a new phone system, please note new extensions!

Ranch Systems LLC
37 Commercial Blvd
Novato, CA 94949
Office: 877-399-2770 x5327

Novato, CA - Ranch Systems has enhanced the RS-210 Radio Node Family incorporating a repeater or hop type functionality. Now customers can save even more on their investment.  This new feature gives the customer the ability to extend out in to areas of their property with minimal investment and still receive accurate & reliable data and alerts.

The RS210-x-x products are a family of telemetry nodes and controllers specifically designed for extended use in tough and remote outdoors conditions, providing a robust IP66-rated enclosure and integrated oversized solar panel.

In contrast to typical telemetry nodes, the controller capability of this node allows for advanced closed-loop sensing and control systems in remote places unreachable by traditional industrial control systems. The built-in relays can be activated directly from the on-line Web software by any authorized user, at any-time from anywhere.

Models are available for different radio frequencies world-wide and for data collection as well as equipment control.

For more information, please visit:   www.ranchsystems.com/ssite/nodes.htm

At Ranch Systems, 2011 is turning out to be quite a year of expansion. We are seeing the growing effects of our global reseller network, as well as the continuing development of new markets in solar, rural water and environment.

Ranch Systems is responding by expanding our capacity to serve you: We have taken over the adjacent warehouse here in Novato, which is currently being fitted for doubling our production capacity before end of 2011. We have also welcomed three additional people this year to the Ranch Systems team. With their support, we are strengthening sales, production and service.

As always, I sincerely ask that you let us know if there is anything in particular that we can do better by contacting us today.

2011 has been a breakout year for Ranch Systems providing remote irrigation control to some very large growers in California, Canada and overseas!!  Ranch Systems reseller partner network has contributed to a record first half of the year!!   We would like to thank our reseller partners all over the world. 

Click Here for more information on Partnerships

Irrigating multiple, large and/or remote properties can be very challenging and labor intensive. In addition, it is often difficult to know exactly when (or if) valves were activated, and whether or not the desired duration or amount of water distribution was achieved.  Furthermore, in instances where immediate response is required, manual valve activation may not be an option.

Ranch Systems offers an effective and reliable way to address these challenges by managing the full cycle of irrigation, from valve activation through water flow measurement to soil moisture tracking.  The system can be used only for measurement and monitoring, or can be used to activate valves for remote irrigation control or irrigation scheduling.

Click Here for more information on Irrigation Control

Ranch Systems has released our new low cost and reliable Cell Node for growers who want to get accurate and reliable alerts to prevent frost damage to your investment. Ranch Systems Cell Node is the perfect solution!

• Real Time temperature alerts based on your parameters
• Easy to set up and configure by you
  
• Upgradeable to 5 sensors
• NO Monthly Fees (SIM card technology)
• Data up-loadable to Ranch Systems website (optional)

For more information:  Click Here

Novato, CA - Ranch Systems makes innovative wireless solutions for viticultural, agricultural, environmental, and solar applications requiring remote monitoring and control.t Our modular products and software can be used individually or in combination to serve a range of needs, all through one proven system.

We are very excited to be a member of the Wine Industry Network!!

Join us for a Webinar on March 22
Please join Jacob Christfort, president of Ranch Systems, for a live on-line presentation of best practices in complete field monitoring and control.

This 60 minute Webinar/Demonstration will presented in a series of dates throughout  the first quarter of 2011for your convenience.

We will cover the following items:

*Automatic Irrigation Control
*Weather & Climate Monitoring
*Frost Alerting
*Soil Moisture Tracking
*Tank & Pond Monitoring
*Cameras & Access Control

We will also cover:

* Various options in today's market (not only from Ranch Systems)
* Actual costs and benefits seen by the growers using automatic alerting and irrigation
* Live demonstration of software, including alerting by email, text message and regular phone line (synthetic voice).
* Q&A

Ranch Systems offers a very valuable and cost effective solution for growers to get the optimum yield for the 2011 growing season. Please feel free to invite anyone you feel would benefit from this information.

Please register at the link provided.
We look forward to having you join.
Title:   Ranch Systems - Complete Field Monitoring & Control Webinar Series 2011
Date:
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Time:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/115310734

Questions? Please contact:

Jay Brown

877-399-2770 xt 105

jay@ranchsystem.com

http://www.ranchsystems.com/ssite/index.shtml