Valmont Industries, Inc.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA WITHIN AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Abstract:

The present invention provides a fiber-optic communication system that allows high-bandwidth communications between components of an irrigation machine. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the present invention teaches a system and method for providing a two-way communications link between a pivot controller panel and distributed irrigation machine components. According to further preferred embodiments, the two-way communications link of the present invention may also convert optical signals to electrical signals and route those signals to the appropriate connected devices.