I. Project Overview

Industry Challenges

1. Water Scarcity: Agriculture consumes 70% of global freshwater, with 50% lost to inefficient irrigation (FAO)
2. Labor Intensity: Traditional irrigation requires 3-5 daily manual checks per 100-acre farm
3. Yield Limitations: Inconsistent watering causes 15-30% crop yield fluctuations

Client Profile
A leading agritech company sought to develop an IoT-based irrigation system for:

• 500-acre smart farm integration
• 30% water savings vs conventional methods
• Compatibility with existing crop management platforms

II. KKPCB Technical Implementation

1. Core System Architecture

Soil Sensors

KKPCB-GW01 Gateway

Weather API

Cloud Analytics

Irrigation Control

Drip/Sprinkler Valves

2. Key Hardware Innovations

• Multi-Sensor Probe (Patent Pending)
  • Integrates moisture/temperature/EC sensors in 316L stainless steel housing
  • 5-year battery life with solar assist
• Edge Computing Controller
  • RK3566 SoC with custom PCB layout for EMI/weather resistance
  • Supports LoRaWAN/NB-IoT dual connectivity

3. Performance Metrics

Parameter	Industry Standard	KKPCB Solution
Water Use Efficiency	55%	89%
Response Latency	15-30 minutes	<90 seconds
Sensor Accuracy	±5%	±2.1%
Power Consumption	8W/node	2.3W/node

III. Deployment Results

Pilot Project (300-acre Vineyard)

• 32% Water Savings: Reduced from 6500m³ to 4420m³ monthly
• Labor Reduction: 2 staff vs original 5 for irrigation management
• Yield Improvement: 18% increase in grape Brix levels

Commercial Adoption

• Scaled to 12,000 acres across 23 farms in 2024
• Integrated with John Deere Operations Center

IV. KKPCB Value Proposition

1. Full-Stack Development
   • Provided sensor-to-cloud solution including:
     • Custom PCB design for harsh environments
     • Over-the-air (OTA) firmware update system
2. Cost Optimization
   • Achieved 40% BOM reduction through:
     • Consolidated sensor design
     • High-volume manufacturing partnerships
3. Certification Support
   • Obtained FCC Part 15/CE RED/ATEX Zone 1 certifications

V. Client Benefits

Operational

• Real-time irrigation analytics dashboard
• Predictive maintenance alerts for pumps

Financial

• ROI achieved in 14 months through water/energy savings

Environmental

• Prevented 780 tons CO₂e/year from reduced pumping

Case ID: KKPCB-AG24-007
Contact: [email protected]

“KKPCB’s hardware reliability was crucial for our 99.3% field uptime. Their agricultural PCB expertise is unmatched.”
— Client CTO

Why This Matters:
With 60% of the world’s irrigated cropland still using flood irrigation (World Bank), KKPCB’s solution addresses a $12B market opportunity in precision water management.