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News & Events > Press Releases > February 15, 2006

HYDROPOINT TAKES WATER CONSERVATION TO A NEW LEVEL WITH WEATHERTRAK ET Pro²

Most Advanced Smart Irrigation System for Commercial Landscape Management Saves Water, Money and Time

The Landscape Industry Show, Booth #421, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 2006 - HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc., the leader in weather-based irrigation management, announced today that it has launched the next generation of commercial irrigation control systems. With the release of WeatherTRAK ET Pro 2, HydroPoint adds 40 professional-grade features to its proven technology platform, including high-station count capability, integrated flow management, electrical- and valve-related alerts and Internet-based management. Irrigation professionals will achieve unprecedented labor savings through auto-adjusting, weather-based irrigation schedules, valve-independent remote control and advanced system diagnostic capabilities. Real estate investment trusts (REITs), homeowner associations (HOAs) and other property managers can expect to recoup their investment in WeatherTRAK ET Pro 2 within two years through reduced monthly water costs.

“WeatherTRAK ET Pro 2 is sending shockwaves through the industry because it brings practical, economical, ET-based irrigation to commercial landscape management,” said Rodney Whitacre, vice president, Operations of Cupertino, CA-based Jensen Landscape Services. “The WeatherTRAK team listened to our needs and delivered. We can’t wait to share this breakthrough product with our customers.”

WeatherTRAK ET Pro 2 is the only high-station count system that dynamically adjusts irrigation based on current evapotranspiration (ET) data, received wirelessly each day via the WeatherTRAK ET Everywhere® service. Like all WeatherTRAK-enabled controllers from HydroPoint, The Toro Company and Irritrol, WeatherTRAK ET Pro 2 also includes Scheduling Engine irrigation software and the industry’s top-ranked, bilingual customer support. Developed in response to customer requests, additional key features of WeatherTRAK ET Pro 2 include:
  • 12-48 station models, scalable in 6-station increments
  • One- and two-way communication options with Internet-based management
  • Compatibility with industry-leading universal remote control technologies
  • Integrated flow management with flow sensing and leak detection
  • Alerts for electrical and valve-related issues
  • High ET syringe cycles for high-heat applications
  • Flexible reports on accumulated runtime with daily, weekly and monthly views
To request complete product specifications, call 800.362.8774, ext. 2 or email sales@hydropoint.com.

“WeatherTRAK ET Pro 2 is perhaps our most important product release since our first smart controller was released eight years ago,” said Chris Spain, president and CEO of HydroPoint. “Now that our product range encompasses up to forty-eight stations, our customers can achieve the water conservation potential of any landscape. It places our proven solution firmly in the commercial realm.”

WeatherTRAK, the only smart controller product line shown by the EPA to virtually eliminate runoff pollution, is proven to yield water savings of greater than 50 percent and demonstrably improve plant health in 20 studies conducted by public agencies. Earlier this year, WeatherTRAK-enabled controllers received the first and only perfect 100 percent scores on the SWAT™ test, conducted by the Center for Irrigation Technology on behalf of SWAT, a consortium of water purveyors and irrigation industry leaders. View test results at: www.weathertrak.com/proven.

WeatherTRAK demonstrations are available to Landscape Industry Show attendees in the exhibitor booths of HydroPoint (421), The Toro Company (1900) and Irritrol (1609). To schedule an appointment for a personalized ROI consultation, call 800.362.8774, ext. 121 or email sconnelly@hydropoint.com.

About HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc.
HydroPoint and its partners provide WeatherTRAK irrigation management solutions for residential and commercial landscapes. Proven WeatherTRAK technology calculates customized irrigation schedules and then automatically adjusts irrigation as local weather changes. By using WeatherTRAK to apply the right amount of water at the right time, customers improve landscape health, conserve water, decrease water usage costs and protect the environment. Based on its track record of successes in 20 independent public agency studies, WeatherTRAK is eligible for all smart controller rebate and voucher programs. Headquartered in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint is privately owned and operated. Visit www.weathertrak.com for more information.
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