LDN Sprinkler Brochure
LDN Sprinkler Brochure
AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION
Low Pressure - High Performance™
senninger.com
OUR MOST VERSATILE
SPRAY NOZZLE
The LDN Low Drift Nozzle offers growers multiple ways to irrigate. One applicator
can be used for LEPA applications, spray irrigation, and chemigation. With so
many options available, growers can get precise control of their sprinklers’ droplet
size, trajectory, and application pattern. This makes the LDN capable of adapting
to various crop, environmental, and soil requirements.
LDN®
FEATURES
ULTRA LOW PRESSURE
Low pressure operation saves energy:
6 to 20 psi (0.41 to 1.38 bar)
MULTIPLE MODELS
STREAMLINED DESIGN
Streamlined body and impact resistant materials can handle
the
rigors of traveling through tall crops
UP3® NOZZLES
Convenient UP3 nozzles for easy cleaning or changing.
just pinch and pull, then place and click
TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Two-year warranty on materials, workmanship and
performance
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LEPA Close Spacing
LEPA (Low Energy Precision Application) Close Spacing is ④ Applies the water needed in fewer pivot passes
a water-efficient irrigation practice that relies on bubble ⑤ Can increase yield using less water -
applicators. LEPA systems gently deliver water from a 0.27 to 21.18 gpm (61 to 4168 L/hr)
⑥ Low pressures operation of 6 to 20 psi
height of 8 to 18 inches (20 to 46 cm) above the ground,
(0.41 to 1.38 bar) can reduce pumping costs
without spraying, to combat wind-drift and prevent
⑦ Ideal for both high and low profile crops
evaporation loss. Researchers and growers have found
that with LEPA heads, at least 20%* more water reaches ⑧ Qualifies for government funding in select areas
the soil than with conventional spray nozzles. ⑨ Reduces the potential rodent damage to crop
and equipment over drip systems
Unlike traditional LEPA systems, where sprinklers are
placed 60 to 80 inches (152 to 2013 cm) apart to irrigate
FOR OPTIMUM RESULTS,
every other furrow, the Close Spacing method distributes
INCORPORATE:
water over most of the soil surface with 40 inches (1 m) or
less between heads. Conservation tillage practices further ① Tight Spacing - 40 inches (1 m) or less between
sprinkler heads
help prevent evaporation loss, and run-off by holding the
② Sprinkler Height - 8 to 18 inches (20 to 46 cm)
water in the rows until the soil can absorb it. As a result, above the ground
Close Spacing achieves application efficiencies typically ③ Conservation Tillage - to increase surface
exceeding 95%. storage capacity and improve filtration
④ Level Fields - ideal maximum slope is 1%
*Source: LEPA Conversion and Management by Dr. Guy Flipps and Leon ⑤ Filtration - for smaller nozzles**
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LEPA Close Spacing Options
0 9 0 90 9 0 9 0 9 0 9
0 9 0 9 0 9
LDN® SHROUD WITH LDN® WITH WIDE SPRAY LDN® WITH UP3® BUBBLER
AD INSERTS BUBBLE ASSEMBLIES PAD ASSEMBLIES
The Shroud is used in conjunction The Wide Spray Bubble provides The bubbler side of the deflector pad
with deflector pads containing a a total coverage solution for 30″ gently deposits water onto the soil
bubbler or chem pad insert. The to 60″ spacing. It produces a wide surface in a bubbling stream. This
Shroud deflects the water from gentle aerated pattern suitable aerated cascading stream resists the
the insert down in a gentle dome- for most crops and soils. effects of wind and evaporation.
shaped pattern, providing complete
coverage of the field. Due to its less
concentrated distribution, it can be
used on fields without furrows and is
often used for germination as well as
irrigation.
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Shroud with Pad Inserts - Part Numbers
Nozzle sizes for pads above are based on the recommended range for pad insert on the right.
Other deflector pad options are available with the Wide Spray Bubble Assembly.
Consult factory for details.
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LEPA® With UP3® Bubbler Pad Assemblies - Part Numbers
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Spray Irrigation
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Spray Irrigation Deflectors - Part Numbers
The LDN is incredibly versatile thanks to its various deflector pad options. The surfaces of the deflector pads
Each surface is also available in three basic geometries based on the (smooth, grooved, medium groove, or
desired trajectory of throw – flat (black), concave (blue) for a slightly deep groove) each delivers a different
upward spray, and convex (green) for a slightly downward spray. spray pattern and droplet size.
② LDNPHDCMG ➋ LDNPHDFMG
C = Concave (blue) F = Flat (black)
MG = Medium Groove MG = Medium Groove
(33 grooves) (33 grooves)
Nozzles #10 - #26 Nozzles #10 - #26
Standard
LDN DESIGN 24 Deep Mini Mini
or Medium
Groove 24 Groove 12 Groove
CRITERIA 33 Groove
Nozzle sizes
Minimum #10 5/32" (3.97 mm) #10 5/32" (3.97 mm) #4 1/16" (1.59 mm) #2 1/32" (0.79 mm)
Maximum* #26 13/32” (10.32 mm) #26 /32" (10.32 mm) #9.5 19/128" (3.76 mm)
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#5 5/64" (1.98 mm)
Flows
Minimum 1.74 gpm (395 L/hr) 1.74 gpm (395 L/hr) 0.27 gpm (61 L/hr) 0.07 gpm (16 L/hr)
Maximum 21.18 gpm (4811 L/hr) 21.18 gpm (4811 L/hr) 2.86 gpm (650 L/hr) 0.78 gpm (177 L/hr)
Pressure at the Nozzle
Minimum 6 psi (0.41 bar) 6 psi (0.41 bar) 6 psi (0.41 bar) 6 psi (0.41 bar)
Maximum 20 psi (1.38 bar) 20 psi (1.38 bar) 20 psi (1.38 bar) 20 psi (1.38 bar)
Maximum Spacing
Above crop canopy** 11 ft (3.4 bar) 11 ft (3.4 bar) 11 ft (3.4 bar) 7 ft (2.1 bar)
Below crop canopy 7 ft (2.1 bar) 7 ft (2.1 bar) 7 ft (2.1 bar) 7 ft (2.1 bar)
* It is recommended that larger nozzle sizes be used only on soils that can handle higher application rates.
The LDN is not recommended for surface water or effluent application.
** Maximum spacing for convex pads above crop canopy is 10 ft (3 m)
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Spray Irrigation - Maximum Throw
RADIUS 5 ft
(1.5 m)
20 ft 15 ft 10 ft 15 ft 20 ft
(6.1 m) (4.6 m) (3.1 m) (4.6 m) (6.1 m)
1.5 ft (0.46 m)
3 ft (0.91 m)
SPRINKLER HEIGHT
1.5 ft (0.46 m)
SPRINKLER HEIGHT
3 ft (0.91 m)
1.5 ft (0.46 m)
SPRINKLER HEIGHT
3 ft (0.91 m)
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Spray Irrigation Chemigation Deflectors - Part Numbers
CHEMIGATION
The LDN® offers chemigation pad inserts for corn or
cotton. These are designed to produce an upward
spray under the crop canopy to wash the underside of
the leaves, where pests might hide. To change from
irrigation to chemigation mode, simply twist and
unlock the deflector pad. Flip it over and twist to lock it
back in place. Any LDN Pad can be backed with a corn
chemigation pad or a cotton chemigation pad insert.
CORN
➊ LDNPHDCB11 ➊ LDNPHDFB11 ➊ LDNPHDVB11 ➊ LDNPHDCM11
Chemigation Pad Inserts: C = Concave (blue) F = Flat (black) V = Convex (green) CM11 = CM1
58º upward throw (Standard 33 grooves) (Standard 33 grooves) (Standard 33 grooves) Corn Chem
B11 = CM1 Corn Chem B11 = CM1 Corn Chem B11 = CM1 Corn Chem Insert (red)
Insert (red) Insert (red) Insert (red) Nozzles #5 - #9
COTTON
Corn (CM-1, CM-2)
Nozzle sizes for the pads above are based on the recommended range for pad insert on the right.
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Spray Irrigation Deflectors - Part Numbers
TRIPLE PADS
DOUBLE PADS
Nozzle sizes
Minimum #15 15⁄ 16" (5.95 mm) #20 5⁄ 16" (7.94 mm)
Maximum* #19 19⁄64" (7.54 mm) #26 13⁄ 32" (10.32 mm)
Flows
Minimum 3.93 gpm (893 L/hr) 6.99 gpm (1588 L/hr)
Maximum 11.53 gpm (2619 L/hr) 21.18 gpm (4811 L/hr)
Pressure at the Nozzle
Minimum 6 psi (0.41 bar) 6 psi (0.41 bar)
Maximum 20 psi (1.38 bar) 20 psi (1.38 bar)
Maximum Spacing
Above crop canopy** 11 ft (3.4 bar) 11 ft (3.4 bar)
Below crop canopy 7 ft (2.1 bar) 7 ft (2.1 bar)
* It is recommended that larger nozzle sizes be used only on soils that can handle higher
application rates.
The LDN is not recommended for surface water or effluent application.
** Maximum spacing for convex pads above crop canopy is 10 ft (3 m)
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Installation Recommendations
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
• The LDN® can be mounted on flexible hose drops or rigid Polyethylene or galvanized steel drops.
• When using flexible hose drops, a weight is recommended.
• When using the Universal Magnum Weight, the LDN base threads into the internal female connection on the
bottom of the weight.
• When using The One Weight, use the internal fit technology to nest the weight onto the base of the LDN.
• Conventional slip-over weights can be used with the LDN.
• When using Senninger goosenecks with rigid drops, maximum length should not exceed
1 ft (0.3 m) below truss rod.
• The LDN can be mounted between 1.5 to 9 ft (0.46 to 2.74 m) above the ground.
• Pressure regulators can be installed at the top of the drop, or near the applicator.
• Always follow your customized printout for proper pressure regulator placement.
Pressure Pressure
Regulator Regulators
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Part-Circle
PART-CIRCLE
The Senninger Part-Circle LDN® is specifically designed to THE PART-CIRCLE LDN DISTRIBUTES
distribute water away from wheel tracks to minimize rut depth. WATER AWAY FROM WHEEL TRACKS.
For use on rigid drops only. Distribution
FEATURES pattern varies by nozzle size and pressure.
① Can be used in conjunction with standard full circle LDNs or other Senninger
sprinklers on the remainder of a pivot
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UP3® Nozzle Chart
NOZZLE FLOWS
EASY-CLEAN / EASY-CHANGE NOZZLE DESIGN (Patented)
The Senninger easy change nozzle was introduced in 2008. Just pinch and
pull to remove the nozzle then place and click to re-install. There is no need to
disassemble or remove the sprinkler for cleaning or changing nozzles.
The nozzle numbers (corresponding to orifice sizes in 64ths of an inch) are visible on the ears.
Nozzles are warranted to maintain correct orifice size for five years.
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The Senninger commitment to world-class products, local
support and technical expertise ensure we provide the most
efficient and reliable agricultural irrigation solutions available in
the world today.
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