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Automatic plant

irrigation system
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM
 The system’s main aim is to provide the amount of irrigation to agricultural fields by observing the moisture content of
soil. The project minimizes the manual process if irrigating the field by switch the pump ON/OFF. The system works with
the use of PIC microcontroller, which collects the input signals that measures moisture content of soil through sensing
arrangement. On receiving the signal, the PIC microcontroller produces an output that drives a relay and operates the
water pump. The system is also built in with a LCD which is interfaced with the microcontroller for displaying the
moisture content of soil and water pump status. This system helps in reducing the manual work and provides required
irrigation to the agricultural field. Water is a very precious resource and must be properly utilized. Agriculture is one of
those areas which consume a lot of water. Irrigation is a time consuming process and must be done on a timely basis.
 The aim of the article is to develop an auto irrigation system which measures the moisture of the soil and automatically
turns on or off the water supply system.
 The project requires very less human involvement once installed. The circuit is based on PIC microcontroller and also a
soil moisture sensor.
 A properly configured soil moisture sensor can save up to 60 percent of water used in irrigation. The designed system can
be used in turf grass or with small garden plants.

 Circuit Diagram
BLOCK DIAGRAM
COMPONENTS DETAILS

 PIC16F877A
 It is a 16bit processor the main of the pic is to be reading the
value of the soil moisture sensor display the approximate value of the
LCD and control the motor

 SENSOR
 It is use to measure the volumetric content of the soil.
COMPLIER DIAGRAM
WORKING OF THE CIRCUIT

 The idea of the project is to implement an automatic irrigation system by sensing the moisture of
the soil. The working of the circuit is as follows The soil moisture sensor is inserted in the soil.
Depending on the quality of the sensor, it must be inserted near the roots of the plant. The soil
moisture sensor measures the conductivity of the soil Wet soil will be more conductive than dry
soil. The soil moisture sensor module has a comparator in it The voltage from the prongs and the
predefined voltage are compared and the output of the comparator is high only when the soil
condition is dry.
 This output from the soil moisture sensor is given to the analogue input pin (Pin 2 – RA0) of the
microcontroller. The microcontroller continuously monitors the analogue input pin When the
moisture in the soil is above the threshold, the microcontroller displays When the output from the
soil moisture sensor is high i.e. the moisture of the soil is less. This will trigger the microcontroller
and displays an appropriate message on the LCD and the output of the microcontroller, which is
connected to the base of the transistor is high When the transistor is turned on, the relay coil gets
energized and turns on the motor. The LED is also turned on and acts as an indicator.
 When the moisture of the soil reaches the threshold value, the output of the soil moisture sensor is
low and the motor is turned off the system is also designed to warn when the moisture is very high
than the threshold
APPLICATION

•The circuit can be used to measure the loss of moisture in the soil over
time due to evaporation and intake.
•Minimizes water waste and improves plant growth.
•The circuit is designed to work automatically and hence, there is no need
for any human intervention.
•The project is intended for small gardens and residential environment

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