The Hunter IMMS™ Does it All

Central Control That’s Affordable for Even the Smallest Projects

Centralized control has been a growing trend for the management of large and complex irrigation systems for a number of years.

However, while its use has blossomed, it has not kept pace with the number of contractors, irrigation designers and grounds managers working with limited budgets who would like such a tool for monitoring their systems and managing the use of water.

With that in mind, Hunter introduces a centralized control tool that really is something new. It’s called the Irrigation Management and Monitoring System™ (IMMS™), a product designed to offer the sophistication of modern PC-based centralized control at a cost that makes it affordable to an extremely wide range of projects.

Ideal for Apartments and Homeowner Associations
Local maintenance personnel can easily adjust irrigation schedules to changing weather conditions,
as well as meet watering windows and skip days. IMMS also makes it possible for a contractor to manage these tasks from off-site.

Thought You Could Never Afford Central Control?

Take a look at the IMMS and think again! There is no irrigation management system available today that’s more cost-effective than the IMMS.

The IMMS is inexpensively priced and contains the most essential features needed for water management. Plus, it upgrades easily and affordably to accommodate an expanding network of controllers (that means there’s no need to replace the system when the size and scope of a project grows…simply add on to IMMS).

And the IMMS isn’t limited to a certain type of application. It’s ideal for virtually any network that encompasses multiple sites (such as parks, sports complexes and businesses with branch locations) as well as any site that includes multiple controllers (including schools, industrial parks, shopping malls, apartments or condominiums, and large residences).

Buy Just What You Need, Not What You Don’t

Many who desire centralized control really want nothing more than the most essential features a system provides. In fact, over the years, many costly central control systems have been sold to people for more money than they should have spent. These systems end up being used only for limited applications. Not a good example of matching the product to the customer.

Unfortunately, these people pay for a lot of stuff they neither want nor use. And that, in a nutshell, is precisely what makes the IMMS such an appealing system for so many. The IMMS provides all the desirable features of central control, but not the rarely-used “extras” that can drive up the cost.

Plan Ahead Now for Future Upgrades

You’ll never outgrow the IMMS since it’s fully expandable to accommodate your growth and changing needs.

The IMMS makes it possible to manage irrigation systems at up to 100 different sites from a single centralized computer. And each site managed can have up to 100 controllers networked into the site interface! How’s that for expansion possibilities?

Best of all, learning to use the IMMS couldn’t be simpler. If you can operate a Hunter controller and you are familiar with how to use a personal computer, then you can handle the IMMS – it’s that easy.

To learn more about this revolutionary new management system, contact Hunter for our comprehensive product implementation guide. Then, after you familiarize yourself with the system, contact your Hunter distributor or Hunter directly at 760-744-5240 for an on-site consultation to have the specific needs of your project evaluated.

Case Study: Commercial Property Management Company Controls Costs and Saves Water with IMMS

Centralized control of a network of irrigation systems at multiple-site locations – such as office buildings and branch banks – can be easily achieved at a low cost with the IMMS.

Each site’s water needs can be carefully programmed and monitored from a single, central location. This eliminates the need to visit every site individually, simplifying maintenance and resulting in a savings of both time and money: a prime reason why the IMMS would greatly appeal to a company that manages commercial and industrial properties in the spread out distances of a metropolitan area.

These types of properties frequently offer lush landscaping, and keeping water expenses to a minimum can also be a big concern. The water saving capabilities of the IMMS eliminate that worry.

The sophisticated reporting module in the IMMS allows the tracking of water usage data, making it possible to manage and track expenses. The module also monitors the total gallons used at the site, allowing you to estimate water costs and plan ahead for the site’s future needs while identifying areas for improvement.

There are other ways the IMMS works to save water. Controller schedules can be modified in real-time, taking into account seasonal weather conditions and forecasts. During rain, the system can be shut down automatically – or with just a few keystrokes on the computer – and watering can be increased as necessary during hot days. All in a matter of seconds.

Additionally, sensor interfaces throughout the system network have been designed to provide feedback on specific “alarm conditions” such as no flow (system did not run) or overflow (broken line or vandalism) before they become a property damage or liability concern.

An added bonus: scheduled operation of non-irrigation items also used at these sites – such as the electricity to run the fountains and outdoor lighting – can also be programmed and monitored by the IMMS.

Case Study: School district improves control and achieves better field playability with IMMS

Athletic fields have a variety of sophisticated water management needs. Not to mention all the other irrigation concerns of the landscaped areas of a public school system’s many campuses. To handle this wide range of needs, whether at a single school site or at multiple locations around a city, the IMMS proves to be the ideal choice.

The IMMS software allows a school district’s grounds superintendent to globally manage watering days, event days and maintenance plans, providing precise use of resources for fields of all types. From a central location, the superintendent can assure the superior turf playability on a football field as well as be certain that the middle school central quad is in prime condition to handle the noontime lunch crowd, all without the hassles of regular site visits.

Consider the needs of a mid-sized (population under 50,000) town’s public school district that operates a single sports field complex for all of their high school athletic events. The complex consists of five different playing fields, some equipped with Hunter controllers, some with a competitor’s product. All of the Hunter product already in place will work with the IMMS so there is no costly upgrading necessary. And because an ICC controller starts as low as $275 (suggested list), replacing a competitor’s controller is an inexpensive outlay.

Local restrictions limit field watering from 10 PM to 7 AM, and because of a moderate climate, watering is done only on an "as needed" basis. How to deal with such restrictions? The water window feature of the IMMS makes it easy.

In addition, each field is mowed and maintained on a specific day of the week, starting with the football practice field on Mondays. The IMMS event day off feature can accommodate this need by being set to keep all watering off for a particular day of the week or date of the month, on a regular basis. This same feature will also eliminate the need for someone to be at every athletic event to manually check the controllers before that event to prevent watering.

With a limited staff size such a school district would possess, the IMMS can make it possible to handle the wide range of watering needs without the need to add additional labor.