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Machine Diagnostics: Know Your Pivot Like Never Before with AgSense® 365

by Corby Bender | Oct 05, 2021

 

From the invention of the center pivot to managing irrigation remotely from virtually anywhere, agriculture continues to move forward. Each innovation is designed to help growers work more efficiently, protect resources and make smarter decisions with less effort.

Today, that evolution continues with Machine Diagnostics, available within AgSense® 365 — Valley® Irrigation’s most advanced platform for connected irrigation management.

One Platform. Clearer Insight. More Confidence.

AgSense 365 brings Valley’s best‑in‑class digital tools together in one powerful, easytouse interface. Within this platform, Machine Diagnostics acts as an intelligent layer of protection for your pivot, continuously monitoring performance and delivering alerts when something needs attention.

Instead of walking the pivot or reacting after a breakdown occurs, growers gain realtime visibility into machine health — helping them respond faster and make more confident operational decisions.

When Your Pivot Tells You What Matters

Machine Diagnostics uses sensor‑driven technology to monitor key pivot components and notify you when performance changes.

Alerts are delivered directly through AgSense 365, pinpointing both the type of issue and its exact location on the machine, so you can act efficiently and reduce downtime.

What Machine Diagnostics Monitors

Machine Diagnostics focuses on the components that matter most to uptime and water application performance:

Alignment
Know which tower is out of alignment before you arrive at the field. Early alerts help prevent small issues from escalating into system‑wide problems.

Tire Pressure
Stay informed of tire pressure at each tower. Receive alerts if pressure drops, allowing you to stop the machine in a safe, accessible location and help prevent drivetrain damage.

Motor and Gearbox  Performance
Track drive‑unit runtime to support proactive maintenance planning. Monitor runtime of drive units to keep track of key maintenance intervals at each tower based on actual usage, preventing breakdowns and extending the lifespan of the machine.

Water Application
Monitor water pressure at each tower to support uniform irrigation across varying terrain. If pressure changes, you’re alerted immediately so adjustments can be made before crop impact occurs.

A Smarter Way to Maximise Pivot Uptime

Machine Diagnostics is available within AgSense 365, Valley’s future‑ready irrigation management platform designed to grow with your operation. From one screen, growers can monitor machines, receive alerts and stay connected to their fields — anytime, anywhere.

AgSense 365 works with Valley ICON® control panels and supports any brand of pivot equipped with an ICON panel expanding access to advanced diagnostics across more operations.

With Machine Diagnostics and AgSense 365, growers benefit from:

  • Faster fault detection
  • Fewer unnecessary field visits
  • Better maintenance planning
  • Increased confidence in every irrigation cycle

Connected irrigation is about more than access — it’s about insight. And with Machine Diagnostics in AgSense 365, your pivot becomes a smarter partner in your operation.

Contact your Valley dealer  today to learn how and Machine Diagnostics can support your operation.

 

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