idd from DbLive

idd™ from DbLive

The idd™: ET Smart and More

What is the idd™

The idd™ (Irrigation Decision Device) is an inexpensive device which attaches to an existing irrigation controller. It produces a location specific soil moisture forecast and suppresses scheduled irrigations when additional water is not needed.

The idd™ is simple to install, has no local sensors, and needs zero maintenance. An idd™ also satisfies the TCEQ rule requirement for a moisture sensing device and will save 4 to 8 times as much water as a rain sensor because of its forecast capabilities. With comparable installation costs, professional irrigators prefer the idd™ for its increased water savings and because rain sensors are notorious for becoming inoperative due to spiders, ants, leaves and birds.

How does it work?

The idd™ uses 31 current and forecasted variables to determine future soil moisture at the specific location of each individual device. Unlike a rain sensor that will only suppress an irrigation cycle if a specific amount of rain has fallen, the idd™ will suppress a scheduled irrigation if enough rain to effect soil moisture is forecasted. The weather information is constantly being gathered, calculations are performed, and forecasts are updated. Information for each location is sent multiple times a day to each individual idd™ device by FM radio signal.

The device installs easily within minutes by wiring directly into the sensor input on most controllers, or by breaking the common wire on older models. Since the device works by receiving a radio signal, the idd can usually mount on the wall directly beside the controller. Never again will you need to search for an unobstructed location for mounting a rain sensor.

For each idd™ location, there are

31 Current and Forecasted Variables Included*

1.	Point position (Lat/Long)	17.	Current temperature
2.	Point elevation	18.	Forecast temperature
3.	ET (Evapotranspiration)	19.	Current cloud cover
4.	Precipitation amount	20.	Forecast cloud cover
5.	Forecast Precipitation amount	21.	Runoff
6.	Forecast Precipitation probability	22.	Soil number
7.	Precipitation rate	23.	Soil type
8.	Forecast precipitation rate	24.	Percolation rate
9.	Precipitation type	25.	Field capacity
10.	Forecast precipitation type	26.	Saturation level
11.	Current pressure	27.	Wilting level
12.	Forecast pressure	28.	Extreme Weather conditions
13.	Current humidity	29.	Current surface state
14.	Forecast humidity	30.	Forecast surface state
15.	Current wind	31.	Weather radar
16.	Forecast wind
			*Patent Pending

How can I purchase an idd™?

The idd™ is sold in the State of Texas to Licensed Irrigators who have registered with Vερo, LLC* and have completed our idd™ Contractor Certification course. The device may be through this website and shipped by parcel post within the state of Texas at no additional charge. The device is not sold to individual homeowners, businesses, or unlicensed irrigators.

Here's how you can become an idd™ Certified Contractor:

How much does it cost?

Suggested retail price: $250.00 plus a $30.00 annual subscription fee.

Texas contractors add 8.25% sales tax unless a completed resale or exemption form is on file with Vερo, LLC.
Product availability and pricing subject to change without further notice.
Pricing includes ground shipping by parcel post.
All pricing is shown in US Funds.

* DbLive reserves the right to sell the idd™ device directly to cities, water districts, municipal utility districts and any other supplier of water. In these situations, DbLive recommends that each device be installed by an idd™ Certified Contractor.