With Jabeco’s wireless automation irrigation infrastructure farmers can now shift their focus from water management and get down to the business of farming.

South African farmers face many challenges in managing scarce and declining water resources. At Jabeco, they understand these difficulties firsthand, which is why they developed a robust, scalable, and cost-effective water management system tailored to African conditions.

Innovative solutions for smarter farming

Jabeco makes borehole management easy!

Jabeco’s integrated system combines intelligent software and hardware—designed, developed, and manufactured in South Africa—to help farmers optimise water usage, mitigate risks, and boost profits.

  • Reliable: Built to withstand harsh African environments
  • Independent Network: Wireless communication with wide area coverage, operational even in remote areas or without electricity
  • Customisable: Scalable to meet current and future farming needs
  • Supportive: Backed by Jabeco’s engineers and technicians, with remote support via the internet

Going wireless with EcoWeb

Jabeco’s EcoWeb management software is a completely automated and integrated control system, developed by South African engineers. This system has a unique automation interface supported by Jabeco’s control modules in the field. This allows farmers to control a variety of irrigation, fertigation and other water-related functions.

  • The scheduler handles all planned activities such as irrigation, borehole control, fertigation and more
  • The EcoWeb SCADA graphical user interface allows the user to view an onscreen representation of the infrastructure and the status of each field device
  • EcoWeb collects and stores all operational information from a variety of sensors in the field and provides a set of reports for analysing data
  • Customised alarms monitor the entire system and has fail safes to give you total peace of mind

The Jabeco integrated solutions

Information management system

This fully automated solution allows for real-time monitoring and control of a diverse set of elements. System data is captured and maintained in a database, and can be used for reporting.

Wireless communication

By using wireless communication technology, Jabeco’s systems can provide data gathering and infrastructure control in areas where other communication technologies are not able to reach.

  • The standard wireless communication range is up to 3 km, with extended ranges of up to 10 km being achieved with directional Yagi antennas and good line of sight
  • The wireless communication modules can be configured as repeaters
  • The wireless communication supports bi-directional communication, which is essential for control of remote field systems

What distinguishes Jabeco and makes it a logical choice?

Jabeco’s total solution has been developed with the aim of enabling the installation, use, and maintenance of the system in remote areas. The successful implementation of this has been proven and made possible by the following principles:

  • The Jabeco system solution is very simple, as the complete system is built from two basic control elements, namely the JIO (pump houses) and Meerkat Field Module
  • Local “people” are trained to assist with the installation and to be involved in maintenance. This is often a local electrical contractor, but in many cases, this function is performed by the farmer or their own staff (if they have the necessary technical skills)
  • Strict engineering principles are applied during installations (wiring diagrams, support manuals, etc.), which facilitate system support through Jabeco “remote support” over the phone and ensure the system’s sustainability
  • Internet access to the Jabeco computer makes it possible for fault-finding and repairs to be performed down to the field units via Jabeco “remote support”
  • The EcoWeb software has extensive built-in testing functions that enable the user to monitor the integrity of the system and identify faults.
  • System maintenance is based on the principle of replacing “Line-Replaceable Units (LRU)”
  • Cost-effective courier services across South Africa make this model highly efficient, with only a minimal stock of spare parts needing to be kept
  • When required, an experienced Jabeco field team can provide high-level on-site support anywhere in South Africa

Your all-in-one stand-alone control

With a proven track record and deep agricultural expertise, Jabeco offers South African farmers an unparalleled combination of functionality, reliability, and affordability. Their systems are designed to empower you with real-time control and actionable insights, helping you focus on what matters most—farming success.

Jabeco – Transforming water management. Empowering farmers. Delivering results.

To learn more about the various wireless irrigation system options Jabeco has to offer, visit their website at www.jabeco.co.za or e-mail info@jabeco.co.za.