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Irrigation pump control panels and pump automation

Pump boards and automation that deliver the water you need, use less power and let you check and run pumps from your phone.

Automated river pump control board built by AMC

IND · Irrigation & pumping · What we do

Water where you need it, without the drive out to start the pump.

Pumps are often the biggest electrical load on a farm and the furthest from the house. A pump that runs at full speed regardless of demand wastes power and water, and one that trips at night can cost a watering. We design and build pump control boards and automation that match the pump to the job and tell you straight away when something isn't right.

We handle the whole job: sizing the starter or drive, building the control board in our Griffith workshop, installing site electrical and controls, and commissioning with remote monitoring so you can see run status, flows, pressures and faults from your phone or office.

What we do

Pump control boards and switchboards
VSDs and soft starters for pump motors
Pressure, flow and level control
Remote monitoring and control from your phone
Telemetry, RTUs and alarms
Solar and off-grid power for remote sites
Multi-pump duty and standby sequencing
Breakdown repairs and upgrades

Standards, platforms & tools

Variable speed drivesSoft startersPLC controlTelemetryRemote monitoringAS/NZS 3000

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Why automate a pump

Less water wasted, less power used, fewer trips out.

Most of the gains come from running the pump to suit the demand instead of flat out, and from knowing about problems before they cost you.

Match speed to demand

A VSD runs the pump at the speed the system needs, holding pressure or flow instead of throttling valves.

Softer starts

Drives and soft starters reduce start-up surges on the motor, pipework and supply.

Run it remotely

Start, stop and change setpoints from your phone instead of driving out to the pump.

Alarms that reach you

Low flow, high pressure, dry-run and motor faults send an alert so you can act before damage is done.

Run records

See when pumps ran, for how long and what they used, to plan watering and check power bills.

Off-grid options

Solar-powered monitoring and communications where there is no mains at the site.

How a project runs

From one pump to a whole farm.

We start with what you have: the pump, motor, supply, pipework and how you water. Then we recommend the simplest setup that will do the job, whether that is a new starter, a drive, full automation with remote control, or monitoring added to an existing board.

Boards are built and tested in our Griffith workshop. On site we install the electrical and controls, commission the system and show you how to use the app or screen. Not sure whether you need a drive or a soft starter? We'll explain the trade-offs in plain terms before you spend anything.

Site visit and pump assessment
Starter, drive and control design
Board build and workshop test
Installation of site electrical and controls
Commissioning and remote access set-up
Ongoing support and seasonal checks

Proof

See it on the job.

At Lake Cargelligo we replaced a manually run river pump with an automated system: AMC designed and built the pump control board, installed site electrical and pipework controls, and commissioned it with remote control, with up to 30% less water wasted.

Automated river pump Farm-wide connectivity & security All projects

Where we work

Griffith-based. Riverina and Australia-wide.

We automate river, channel and bore pumps across the Riverina and regional NSW.

GriffithLeetonYendaHanwoodYoogaliNarranderaDarlington PointColeamballyHayHillstonWagga WaggaMildura

FAQs

Common questions

Do I need a VSD or a soft starter for my irrigation pump?

It depends on the system. A soft starter limits start-up current but runs the pump at full speed. A VSD also controls speed to hold pressure or flow, which can save energy when demand varies. We'll recommend the right one after looking at your pump and how you water.

Can I start and stop my pump from my phone?

Yes. We set up remote control and monitoring so you can run pumps, change setpoints and get fault alerts from your phone or office.

What if the pump site has no mains power or mobile coverage?

We can use solar power for monitoring and communications, and long-range wireless links back to the house or shed. See our farm networking and CCTV work.

Can you upgrade my existing pump board instead of replacing it?

Often, yes. We can add a drive, monitoring or remote control to a sound existing board, or replace it if it is unsafe or past its life.

Do you look after pump stations for councils and water businesses too?

Yes. We also do pump station automation, telemetry and SCADA for water infrastructure. Talk to us about your site.

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Next step

Got a plant, machine or board that needs sorting?

Send us the scope, drawings or a few photos. An engineer reads every request and comes back within one business day with next steps and a clear, upfront price.

Request a quote 0427 997 730