sprinkler technology Water Application Solutions for Center Pivot Irrigation Save water, save energy and do a better job of irrigating.

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1 nelson irrigation corporation sprinkler technology Product Update 0308 Water Application Solutions for Center Pivot Irrigation THE VALUE OF A NEW SPRINKLER PACKAGE IS GREATER THAN EVER! New sprinkler technology improves field uniformity, allows lower operating pressure and reduces runoff. Upgrade to new technology for center pivots lower pressure, higher uniformity, wider coverage! crop specific solutions Save water, save energy and do a better job of irrigating. TM

2 corn Water Application Solutions for irrigation efficiency r3000 rotator R3000 ORANGE PLATE Multiple trajectory, rotating streams provide built-in uniformity, the widest throw on drop tubes, and now the ability to operate down to 15 psi (1 bar). DESIGNED FOR CORN The ORANGE plate for the R3000 Rotator was specifically designed to improve center pivot water application packages operating in the upper canopy of corn crops. Multiple trajectory, rotating streams simultaneously maximize throw distance and sprinkler overlap, while penetrating the foliage and filling in the pattern. Providing the widest throw distance available, the Rotator maximizes irrigation efficiency and more closely matches soil infiltration rates to reduce runoff potential. Since its introduction in 2002, the ORANGE plate in the R3000 Rotator has proven itself as an excellent solution where corn is predominant in the crop rotation. ROTATOR HAS LONGER SOAK TIME AND GREATER OVERLAP - ESPECIALLY WHEN COMPARED TO SPRAYS DIAMETER OF FIXED SPRAYS DIAMETER OF R3000 ROTATORS The Greatest Throw on Drop Tubes

3 Water Application potatoes Solutions for high uniformity SUPERIOR UNIFORMITY Nelson Irrigation Corporation s commitment to improve in-field uniformity and performance for high value crops like potatoes, sugar beets, onions and carrots resulted in the BROWN plate for the R3000 Rotator. Its patented technology incorporates a speed control feature to compensate for the wide flow range on a pivot, while the varying trajectory angles uniformly distribute water at low instantaneous application rates. If high value crops and soil conditions call for superior uniformity with proven reliability and performance, look to the BROWN plate in the R3000. R3000 Rotator Improved Performance! Gentle DropLETs The S3000 Spinner offers the gentlest droplets available. Now with a field grade bearing assembly, expect excellent reliability and wear life. The S3000 Spinner operates at pressures from psi ( bar) and is available with two different performance options the PURPLE plate for the gentlest droplet size, or the YELLOW plate with a gentle, but more wind-fighting water pattern. Combining dual flow rate sprinkler packages with Nelson Rotator or Spinner sprinkler technology can save water and energy while sustaining better soil conditions for high value crops. Operating your Nelson sprinkler package in the LOW flow mode early in the season reduces the size and energy of droplets and lowers the application rate to a more suitable level for soil infiltration. When crop water needs increase, switching to the HIGH flow or irrigation mode will meet peak water requirements at a time when established foliage is able to absorb the additional droplet energy and protect the soil. Go to the controlling runoff section to learn more. 3TN DUAL NOZZLE CLIP S3000 SPINNER SOLVE overwatering The S3000 Spinner can now operate at low flows for the inner span of pivots. For operation with a #10 - #15 3TN Nozzle, the Beige plate can deliver down to.54 gpm (2 10 psi (.7 bar). Operate with a minimum of 1 flexible drop hose. Nelson Irrigation Corporation / Tel: / Fax: / info@nelsonirrigation.com /

4 Water Application Solutions for hay & forage low pressure A3000 ACCELERATOR The A3000 Accelerator outperforms sprayheads in areas that matter most to crops and soils. The moving streams of the Accelerator provide greater overlap between sprinklers and lower application rates. Upgrade from fixed sprayheads to the A3000 Accelerator for better uniformity and better infiltration characteristics. To save water and energy operate at 10 psi (.7 bar). A low pressure (6-15 psi /.41-1 bar) option utilizing Rotator technology, the Accelerator increases rotation speed as the nozzle size increases. At low flow rates, slower rotation minimizes evaporative losses. As nozzle sizes increase, it spins faster to lower instantaneous application rates. REPLACE SPRAYHEADS & OPERATE AT 10 PSI (.7 bar) In Canopy or Above r3000 rotator up-top plate Low PREssure alternative to impact sprinklers Compared to impact sprinklers, the R3000 Rotator operates at low pressures down to 15 psi (1 bar) saving energy. The U6-8 WHITE plate for the R3000 improves the Rotator s throw distance and uniformity when applied on top of the span pipe. No changing of sprinkler models through the entire system. The option to convert to drop tubes later. Long wear life. Low pressure (down to 15 psi / 1 bar).

5 Water Application Solutions for challenging soils controlling runoff Quick tips for Controlling runoff Choose wide throw coverage R3000 Rotator. Choose engineered droplets new multi-trajectory plates R3000/S3000. Utilize proper tillage practices and effectively manage soil moisture levels. Utilize lower flow rates during part of the growing season Dual/Triple Nozzle Clips. Save Water with smart Tools Nelson 3000 Series sprinklers can be equipped with two or three nozzles using the 3TN Dual Nozzle Clip or 3TN Triple Nozzle Clip. These allow you to precisely match crop water requirements through the season. During germination, lower system flow rates lessen the intensity of water droplets to maintain proper soil structure and reduce runoff. Adjust the system flow as crop water requirements change. Change system flow quickly and accurately. No more fumbling with or dropping nozzles. Meet differing in-season demands: Germinate at LO, Irrigate at HI Irrigate at HI, Chemigate at LO Note: Do not operate with Dual or Triple Nozzle Clips down in the crop, or with the D3000 Chemigation Plate. ST Square Thread saves $ Integral fitting common to all 3000 Series Pivot Sprinklers reduce plugging Nelson s Single Strut Technology is now standard in both the HI FLO and UNIVERSAL FLO Pressure Regulators. This patented design minimizes hair-pinning of debris around the inlet seat of the pressure regulator, providing more plug resistance. Actual field results The photo below shows three pressure regulators taken from adjacent sprinkler locations on the same irrigation system. The top two utilizing Nelson s Single Strut Technology pass debris easily. The Pressure Regulator with the conventional inlet seat has significant hair-pinning of debris. This build-up will eventually cause crop stress due to loss of pressure control, flow rate and sprinkler performance. NOW AVAILABLE IN HI-FLO!

6 Water Application Solutions pivot point & end gun 800 series Control Valves Specify a Nelson 800 Series Control Valve at the Pivot Point and as part of your End Gun Control Package. Engineered and manufactured with built-in quality and reliability, the Nelson 800 Series Control Valve performs under the most demanding conditions. AIR CONTROL Proper air control is an important component of any irrigation system. The Nelson 2 Air Control Valve (ACV200) provides air relief, continuous air release and vacuum control to keep systems functioning correctly. 25 YEARS & GOING STRONG UNMATCHED IN TRADITION & VALUE Introduced in 1983, the SR100 (Slow Reverse) Big Gun celebrates its 25th year as the world s number one pivot end gun. Recognized for reliability and years of maintenance-free performance, the SR100 is built to last. Slow Reverse means no stress or strain on your pivot end boom and less stress and strain on you too because you won t have to worry about as much down time and maintenance. Also available is the 800P Pivot Gun Control Valve - a Big Gun Sprinkler combined with an 800 Series valve (A2 B7 C3). No solenoid is needed for this gun control system (when a booster pump is used). SUPERIOR ENGINEERING & PRECISION MANUFACTURING the original BIG GUN SPRINKLER Nelson Irrigation Corporation / Tel: / Fax: / info@nelsonirrigation.com /