Time Scheduling For Agricultural Plants

TIME SCHEDULING FOR AGRICULTURAL PLANTS

The main aim of the project is to water the agricultural fields at different scheduled timings.  The system uses the microcontroller as the most crucial device that manages the time schedule and runs the application at regular programmed timings without the human involvement.

This project provides different on and off timings to provide the water supply to the fields. The system starts the water supply only at preprogrammed timings. As the DS1307 Real Time Clock chip with battery back-up is used, there will be no disturbances for the programmed on/off timings even in power failures.

DS1307 is interfaced to the microcontroller for real timing performance. A 3V battery can be connected to DS1307 to avoid time disturbances caused by power failures. The user may even change the preprogrammed timings and set his timings according to his requirements.

Thus, at the preprogrammed timings, the motor switches on automatically and the water to the field will be available through the motor. LCD is used to display the timings and the status of the motor.

SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE TOOLS:

Software Tools:

1. Keil compiler
2. Orcad.

Hardware Tools:

1. Microcontroller AT89S52.
2. RTC
3. LCD
4. Motor and its driver

Block diagram