Hyderabad-based agrotech startup Nyasta Gramojvala Solutions has introduced Smart motor starter that enables farmers to control their agricultural pump sets via mobile phones.
Smart Motor Starter has smart sensing technology to collect metrics about the state of the crops (temperature, humidity, health indicators) and enables farmers take timely measures. Farmers can access the system through IVRS, SMS and a mobile app- Nyasta.
The system offers three operational modes — cyclic, scheduler and adhoc. Cyclic mode is ideal for crops like palm oil, farmers can set a cyclic timer to avoid continuous watering while scheduler mode allows to schedule operations and receive status updates via SMS. The ad-hoc mode offers flexibility to turn the motor on or off as needed, such as during unexpected rain.
The device is designed to handle phase and fuse failures and provide alerts for high- and low-voltage situations, ensuring the motor operates within safe limits. Additionally, Nyasta offers a multi-meter add-on, enabling farmers to control multiple motors with a single mobile device.
“The mobile-operated motor controller operates via a SIM card and the IoT network, allowing farmers to control their pump sets from anywhere. It’s like an IVRS system where they dial numbers to control the motor. They also receive SMS alerts about the motor and power status changes.”
The system also has add-ons such as using different sounds to protect farm from animals, an automatic water level controller and a bulb operator, enabling farmers to manage water levels in the farm and lighting through their mobile devices.