Technical Services

Design, analysis, integration and manufacture of Pivot Irrigation Control Systems to customer’s application and specifications in a UL508A certified shop.

  • Turnkey installation and startup of Pivot Irrigation Control Systems.
  • Local and remote monitoring including security monitoring.
  • PLC programming.
  • Pivot Irrigation Control software called PivotMACS™ is developed by DFA to customer’s specifications both stand-alone or client server inclusive of operator training. DFA develops HMI software in National Instruments LabVIEW®, a leading industry process control language.
  • Pivot Irrigation Control System Data Report Module or web based reporting.
  • Radio Path Survey and FCC Licensure coordination. Radio communications is in any of the normally used telemetry systems bands of VHF (150 to 174 MHz) and UHF (450 to 470 MHz and 900 MHz). DFA is not tied to any one type of radio or frequency spectrum. However DFA usually utilizes a 600 to 1200 baud analog radio.
  • Remote support of both hardware and software of the Pivot Irrigation Control System available 24 / 7.
  • Onsite electronic technicians with the ability to diagnose and correct electrical faults or problems associated with pumps, starters, alternators, and associated control circuitry and will do so at the owner’s request.
  • Preventive maintenance programs for Pivot Irrigation Control Systems.
  • Maintenance and repair training. DFA System parts made in-house are stocked and can be delivered next day.
  • Custom design of electronic products.
  • Electrical contracting.