Home automation
- Service: Networking
- Date: 29/10/2006
- Client: Technica Systems Ltd
Technica Systems is one of our longest standing customers so we have completed many projects for them in addition to giving day to day support.
One unusual project we did for them was the remote control of irrigation for a roof garden in Malta.
We always say to our customers, tell us your problem and we will come up with a solution. The problem was being able to monitor the plants and water them when necessary. Technica Systems is a security company so was happy to provide a camera and a network enabled Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
There was already an Internet connection there which is used for remote working. We researched suitable devices and found a web relay that was programmable and could be controlled from a web browser. This was connected to switch a mains powered water pump which watered the plants. The pump had a flow switch to cut off the power if there was no water. The switch was programmed for the application and as well as being able to turn the water on and off manually it was able to turn it on for a fixed period. The camera was able to view the garden remotely as well as being movable to monitor a wide area.
This project was very unusual but we solved a real problem for our customer. Atomik.biz is happy to take on projects that most companies would not be prepared to undertake.
Client Testimonial
"Atomik.biz has been our IT support company since 2002. During this time they have rescued our computer system from collapse, rid it of sudden viruses, de-wormed it several times, rebuilt it, extended it and generally supported it in every way. They built our terminal services system to enable our remote workers to connect into the office and provides remote as well as on-site support way above and beyond what would be provided by other larger companies.
They have also provided the answers to allied subjects with many of our clients, particularly where remote CCTV viewing proves problematical."
