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Address: 37 Commercial Blvd Ste #101
Novato
CA, 94949
United States
Phone: (415) 884-2770
Fax: (415) 884-2861
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Primary: Jay Brown
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Remote Monitoring and Control Systems for Growers

Ranch Systems brings together 6 key areas of field monitoring and control into one comprehensive solution. Not all areas may be necessary for all customers initially, but the option to modularly add these features over time is important to protect the initial investment and remain flexible.


Please click on the image below for more information about each solution area.

 

  • Flexible, Real-time wireless system - CDMA, GSM, Wi-Fi, 900MHz and 2.4GHz supported
  • Flexible software and service options:
    • No-monthly fee options: Datalogger or Cellular node with SMS/Email direct
    • On-line software service starting at $10/month
    • Options for all-inclusive service, including field maintenance
  • Field nodes up to 3 mile range per 'hop'
  • Nodes can act as 'mesh network' repeating signals for extended range
  • Able to activate valves and control equipment remotely
  • Powerful alert system using both text messages and automated voice calls
  • Unique camera option for monitoring
  • Instant data export to spreadsheets or CSV
  • Broad integration with leading sensors and farm management information systems
  • Able to incorporate data from existing weather systems
  • Field-Proven with hundreds of customer references
  • Technology based on open standards
  • Available worldwide
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Ranch Systems, LLC - Complete Remote Field Monitoring and Control

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.

Ranch Systems is a private firm located in Novato at the gateway to Sonoma, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino counties. We specialize in California vineyard and agriculture markets, and pride ourselves on high quality technology, uncompromising customer service and industry-leading, hassle-free data and irrigation management solutions.

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Ranch Systems - Introduction
Ranch Systems 6-Pak of Applications & Solutions
Ranch Systems - Online Software Demo
Basic access & usage of the Web based software
Ranch Systems - Online Software Demo 2
Advanced feature & benefits on Ranch Systems web based software

Save Your Vineyards - Frost Season is upon us!

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


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ALERT - Frost Season is upon us and Ranch Systems is here to help
14 March, 2012


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 will be introducing new technology at The World Ag Expo - Booth #2210
31 January, 2012


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.


Wireless Ranch Technology Update: Frost Alerting, Android/iPhone, Water Meters, Cameras (Webinar)
17 January, 2012


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:

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


Remote Camera Solutions for your Property Entrances
11 January, 2012


The images are captured on a fixed time interval, or based on the motion detector, and immediately uploaded to the Ranch Systems Internet application, where authorized users can see the images or short videos. It is also possible to configure alerts, such that users receive a text message or live telephone call within minutes of an event occurring.

The technology consists of a cellular data node (RS210-CELL) including a solar panel, a digital video recorder (RX300-DVR), a rugged outdoor camera with infrared illumination and optionally a motion detector which can be of the beam or infrared type.

Solutions can be further developed by adding electronic keypads for code entry, either for time tracking or gate access control. And the RX300 unit has 4 relay outputs that can be used to control gate openers or alarms. The net result is a wide array of opportunities to grow a remote monitoring and control application in modular steps.

Best of all perhaps: this is just one piece of the overall Ranch Systems solutions suite, which means that the cost of the system can be shared with all the other functionality, such as weather station, soil moisture tracking and irrigation control.

Typical Components: (All mounted on channel strut pole)

  1. RS210-CELL cellular node
  2. Solar panel
  3. RX300 expansion box with DVR
    (Digital Video Recorder)
  4. IP66 rated camera
  5. Dual-element PIR motion detector.

 

 

 

 

EXAMPLES

(click on images to enlarge) Online Software - Typical Field Monitoring on fixed time interval Online Software - Typical Access Control view Truck Access Through Gate Truck Access Through Gate (2) Typical Ranch Gate Installation Access control keypad add-on Typical Image Alert on smartphone

For more information click here:
http://www.ranchsystems.com/doc/CamerasAccessControl.html


Ranch Systems releases Trade Show schedule for 2011-2012 season.
12 October, 2011


Ranch Systems is excited to announce our Trade show schedule for 2011-2012 Fall & Winter season. Here are some of the events that we will be exhibiting at in the coming months. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Irrigation Association Show - (booth 1938)
November 6-8, 2011

http://www.irrigation.org/show/

 

Sustainable Ag Expo
November 14 & 15 2011

http://www.vineyardteam.org/events/index.php?id=66

 

Napa Valley Grape Growers
November 16, 2011

http://napagrowers.org/events/tradeshows/wine-grape-expo/seminars/

 

Unified Wine & Grape Symposium (booth 1727)
January 24-26, 2012

http://www.unifiedsymposium.org/

 

World Ag Expo (booth B 2210)
February 14-16, 2012
http://www.worldagexpo.com/


For more information click here:
http://www.ranchsystems.com/ssite/about_events.htm


Ranch Systems announces - New Remote Sensor and Relay Expansion Unit
30 August, 2011


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


Webinar - Remote Engine Monitoring & Control for Pumps, Generators and Wind Machines
16 August, 2011


Remote Engine Monitoring & Control for Pumps, Generators and Wind Machines
Webinar - Thursday, 8/18/2011

Please join Jacob Christfort, president of Ranch Systems, and Rich Lund from FW Murphy for a presentation and demonstration of advanced engine monitoring solutions.

This seminar will show you how to monitor and control virtually any engine driven type of equipment, including pumps, generators and wind machines.

Specifically, we will cover the following items:

    * How engine monitoring/control works
    * Presentation of the new EMS PRO from
       Murphy Corporation
    * How to do simpler monitoring (older engines)
    * Live Demonstration of software
    * Pricing
    * Q&A

We offer the webinar on two times same day:
Aug 18th - 10am PST Registration
Aug 18th - 4pm PST Registration

Register for a session now by clicking one of the times below:

Thurs, Aug 18, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Thurs, Aug 18, 2011 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



Announcing Remote Engine Monitoring and Control!
03 August, 2011


Ranch Systems products are ideal for remote monitoring and control of engine-driven equipment such as irrigation and mining pumps, generators or wind machines, or any other engine-driven equipment.

Diesel-powered Irrigation pump with Murphy EMS-PRO controller and Ranch Systems RM210 remote telemetry.

The solutions range from simple on-off monitoring using an oil pressure transducer to complete monitoring of engine statistics and start/stop of engine. The most advanced control is enabled by the partnership between Ranch Systems and Murphy Corporation and Macquarrie Corporation in Australia, allowing any suitable Murphy-controlled engine to be monitoring and controlled on-line.

Ranch Systems RM210 or RS210 unit is connected to the engine controller or transducers. This unit regularly samples key statistics and transmits back to the Ranch Systems online application. When the user decides to start or stop, or when indicated by a program defined online, the signal is transmitted back to the unit and then engine is started or stopped as required, typically within seconds. The connectivity can be via the cellular/mobile phone system or by direct internet connection.

On-line Application: Typical map view of current status. Clicking on a specific value brings up a "drill-down" time graph.


BENEFITS

  • Save labor and travel costs associated with manual monitoring of engines
  • Save fuel costs from unnecessary runtime
  • Prevent pump wear and damage from dry running
  • Predict and optimize refueling times by knowing exact run-times
  • Auto-start based on critical conditions (frost, low-water, soil moisture)




 
Click here for more info:  http://www.ranchsystems.com/manuals/EngineControl.html


Need an effective and reliable way to address your irrigation challenges?
20 July, 2011


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 


Get Ready for the Irrigation Season!
05 July, 2011



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


Beckstoffer Vineyards and Newsome Vineyards invite you to a "Live" on-site demonstration of their Ranch Systems Technology
21 June, 2011


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


Ranch Systems Radio Nodes Go the Distance
25 May, 2011


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


Global Reseller Market continues to grow with Solar, Rural Water and Environmental Development
25 May, 2011


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.


Ranch Systems - Industry Leading Remote Irrigation Control Solutions
10 May, 2011


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

 


Prevent frost damage with a low cost, reliable solution.
13 April, 2011


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

 

 


Ranch Systems, LLC invites you to a Webinar on Tuesday, March 22nd at 9AM PST
18 March, 2011


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

 



 


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know our customers, know us

Ranch Systems' customer list provides some perspective on the variety of reasons to employ our technology. Please find a sampling of our customers below - we invite you to visit their web sites and learn about their products.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please stop by our offices at 37 Commercial Blvd in Novato, give us a call at 415-884-2770, or send us an email at sales@ranchsystems.com

 
A-B

Abreu Vineyard Management
Aubert Wines
Beckstoffer Vineyards
Best's Wines Pty (Australia)
Bonny Doon Vineyard
Borra Vineyards
Breggo Cellars
 
C
Capozzi Winery
Cal Poly
California Olive Ranch
Centennial Water and Sanitation District (Colorado)
Clos Du Val
Colgin Cellars
Coral Beach Cherry Farms (Canada)
 
D-F
DeLoach Vineyards
David Bruce Winery
Diageo Chateau & Estate
Double Canyon Vineyards
Driscoll's Berries
Faust Wine
Flowers Vineyard and Winery
Futo Wines
 
G-I

E. & J. Gallo
Geomatrix
Great Giant Pineapple Company (Indonesia)
Conzelman Vineyards
Hudson Vineyards
INIFAP (Mexico)
Nk'Mip Cellars (Canada)
 
J-M

Johan Vineyards
Jackson Family Farms
Kenzo Estate
Markham
Medlock Ames
Mumm Napa Valley
 
N-P

Nissen Vineyard Services
Obsidian Ridge
Pacific Vineyard Company
Pahlmeyer
Paul Hobbs
Peter Michael Winery
 
Q-R

Reiter Affiliated Companies
Redwood Empire Vineyard Management
R H Phillips
Rhys Vineyards
Ridge Vineyards
 
S

Salvestrin Winery
Sanchietti Farming
Sangiacomo Vineyards
Screaming Eagle
Sonatera
Sonoma County Water Agency
Snows Lake Vineyards
Staglin Family Vineyard
 
T-Z

Terra de Promissio
Wicker Vineyards
Williams Selyem Winery
 
Vineyard Consultants

Mark Greenspan, Ph.D., Advanced Viticulture
Title Name Email Phone
Partner & Customer Sales Jay Brown jay@ranchsystems.com 877-399-2770 Ext (105)
Viticultural Sales Consulting Bruce Gradek bruce@ranchsystems.com 877-399-2770
Viticultural Sales Consulting (Espanol) Eugenio Figueroa eugenio@ranchsystems.com 877-399-2770

Ranch Systems actively partners with other leading companies.

If you are interested in becoming a Ranch Systems partner, or learning more about our partnership programs, please contact us at 415-884-2770 or email sales@ranchsystems.com


Click here for our resellers in your area:  http://www.ranchsystems.com/ssite/resellersnew.htm

 

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