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The objectives of fertigation are to
control water quantities and added

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nutrients necessary for optimum growth
of crops.

Dosatron offers a constant injection

ratio and uniform and proportional
injection, adding flexibility to simple or 0#(0(#$%()'3*
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automated systems, so that the producer
can very easily take action whenever he
considers it necessary.
 Advantages
of the fertigation

■ Significantly better agronomic Advantages of Dosatron

efficiency by simultaneous
supply of water and minerals. ■ Hydraulic, no electricity required ■ Dosing and treatments can be changed at any time
■ Small but numerous applications ■ Precise: Dosing proportional to the water flow passing without changing the programming of the entire
of nutrients to best satisfy the dif- through the Dosatron irrigation or control system.
ferent needs of crops. ■ Unlike other systems, proportional dosing provides ■ Ease of use and maintenance.
■ Limitation of «leaching» due to uniform distribution of the products over the entire ■ Flexibility and speed of use (fixed or mobile).
small but frequent additions of sector(s).
nutrients.
■ Application of nutrient solutions
Total bypass installations
through the irrigation system, pro-
viding homogenous distribution in Principle of centralized installation (automated or not)
the different parcels.
Pressure
■ Thus, minerals reach the heart of reducers
the root system, and crop needs
can be satisfied immediately at Sand filter Tank Timer
all stages. Solenoid valve
■ Savings of water, products and labor. 300 micron
filter
■ Automation possibilities.

A B Non-return
valve

Mixer 80 to 120
micron filter

Sector solenoid Drip

Stock Stock system
Principle of mobile solution solution
valves

installation tank A tank B

Principle of decentralized installation (automated or not)

300
micron filter

Spraying Timer
nozzle

Solenoid valve

Connector
to water
circuit Stock Spray boom
solution
drum
Timer

Sector
Pressure solenoid valves
reducers Non-return Drip
valve system

Sand filter Tank

300 Solenoid valve
micron filter

Non- 80 to 120
Timer return
Stock micron filter Pressure
valve
solution reducers
tank Mixer
Pressure
Sector reducers
Solenoid valve solenoid valves

Mixer
Drip tape
80 to
120 micron
Stock filter
solution
tank
How to choose your Dosatron

The choice of the Dosatron essentially depends on the

required irrigation flow. Software for preparation of the stock solution
Example from water soluble or liquid fertilizers
Non-return
valve
Software for fertigation is available in the form of Excel spreadsheets.
1st sector: Basic principle for preparation of the stock solution
3000 2 l/h drippers
(from water soluble fertilizers):

2nd sector: Fertigation water or

1000 2 l/h drippers Irrigation sub-concentration
water
%

3rd sector:
2000 2 l/h drippers
Manual
valves Final concentration or daughter solution in grams/liter
0,5 0,75 1
1.25 1.50 1.75 2 2.5 3 4 5
1. Calculation 0.2 250 Fertilizer weight in grams to be placed
0.4 125 188 250 in a receptacle and topped up to 1 liter
of the required irrigation flow (thus the fertilizer density is ignored)
0.6 83 125 167 208
Minimum irrigation flow:
Adjustment %

0.8 63 94 125 156 188 219

Multiply the number of drippers (or sprinklers or
1.0 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 250
nozzles) in the smallest sector by their unit flow:
1.2 42 63 83 104 125 146 167 208 250
1 000 x 2 l/h
1.4 36 54 71 89 107 125 143 179 214
= 2 000 l/h = 2 m3/h 1 liter 1.6 31 47 63 78 94 109 125 156 188 250
Note: this solution preparation example
1.8 28 42 56 70 83 97 111 139 167 222
Maximum irrigation flow: is given for guidance only, and we cannot 2.0 25 38 50 63 75 88 100 125 150 200 250
be responsible for it. Please call your
Multiply the total number of drippers in all sectors by chemical supplier for further information.

their unit flow:

3 000 + 1 000 + 2 000
= 6 000 x 2 l/h Recommendations:
= 12 000 l/h = 12 m3/h
■ Standards and regulations in force in the country For protection against water hammer, it is
2. Choice of the Dosatron must be respected during installation and use on recommended that:
Its minimum flow the drinking water network.
Its minimum flow capacity must be equal to or less than ■ The installation must comprise a disconnector or ■ Slowly opening and closing solenoid valves
the required irrigation flow in the smallest sector. a non-return valve upstream the injection system should be used.
E.g.: Sector 2: 2 m3/h to prevent from any pollution of the water source. ■ If a Dosatron is used to supply several sectors,
Possibilities: ■ Install a 300-micron filter upstream the Dosatron, activate the solenoid valves simultaneously
D 45: 100 l/h to 4.5 m3/h depending on the water quality. (close one sector and open another sector at
D 8 R: 500 l/h to 8 m3/h Note: the built-in filter in some models is no more the same time).
D 20 S: 1 m3/h to 20 m3/h than a final safety device, and it must never be used ■ Start irrigation first, and start fertilization
to replace the filter upstream. (total bypass installation) only once the whole
Its maximum flow irrigation system is full of water (after a few
Possibilities: ■ For assemblies in parallel, a single stock solution minutes).
1° For simultaneous fertigation of all sectors: tank should be used to supply the various Dosatrons.
Maximum required irrigation flow, ■ Never use an inlet T at the intake to draw in two
namely ! 12 m3/h: different solutions.
the required Dosatron is the D 20 S, up to 20 ■ The motor is lubricated by water, never apply
m3/h grease to the motor.

2° For fertigation, one sector at a time:

Required irrigation flow in the largest sector,
namely 3 000 x 2 l/h = 6 000 l/h, namely ! 6 m3/h:
The required Dosatron in the D8R up to 8 m3/h

Note: it is preferable to choose a Dosatron with a

maximum flow capacity higher than the required
irrigation flow in order to optimize its life.
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Operating principle Recommended models* Vacuum
breaker
Installed directly in the water supply line, the Dosatron 3 NEW
operates by using the flow of water as the power m3/h Operating water flow:
source. The water activates the Dosatron, which takes 10 l/h to 3 m3/h
up the required percentage of concentrate directly Ref. - injection rate:
from the container and injects it into the water. D3 GL 2 - 0.2 to 2 %
D3 GL 5 - 0.5 to 5 %
D3 GL 10 - 1 to 10 %
Inside the Dosatron, the concentrate is mixed with the
D3 GL 3000 - 0.03 to 0.3% The vacuum breaker at the outlet
water, and the water pressure forces the solution down- prevents the solution tank from
stream. The dose of concentrate will be directly propor- uncontrolled suction when the
irrigation network is not under
tional to the volume of water entering the Dosatron,
regardless of variations in flow or pressure, which may
4.5 Operating water flow: pressure. It must be installed
before the Dosatron is put into
m3/h 100 l/h to 4.5 m /h
3

operation.
occur in the main line. Ref. - injection rate:
D 45 RE 1.5 - 0.2 to 1.5 %
Pest-control option
D 45 RE 3 - 0.5 to 3 %

8 Operating water flow:

m /h 500 l/h to 8 m /h
3
3

Ref. - injection rate:

Motor D 8 R - 0.2 to 2 %
piston D 8 R 150 - 1 to 5 %

Solution
water + %
additive *Special seals and PVDF housing for
highly concentrated acids and other

20 Operating water flow:

aggressive concentrates.

Clear m3/h 1 m3/h to 20 m3/h Other Dosatron

irrigation Ref. - injection rate:
water applications
D 20 S - 0.2 to 2 %

■ Pest-control *
Dosing Dosing ■ Maintenance of networks and
piston adjustment (%)
irrigation systems
■ Acidification*
*WARNING: Please call your dealer for dosing of corrosive ■ Soil disinfection
Concentrated
product intake products before use, in order to confirm compatibility with ■ Post-harvest treatment
the Dosatron.
■ Conservation and disinfection
of cut flowers
■ ...

A wide range of dosing units

combined with a broad choice of
options (high flow, micro dosage,
highly chemical resistant mate-
rials...) means that we can
address all your needs.

CUSTOMER SERVICE - SERVICE CLIENTÈLE

FA/C2-21- IRRIGATION D3- GB/05/10

Crédit photo de couverture : Vakblad voor de Bloemisterij

This document does not form a contractual engage-

ment on the part of Dosatron International and is
for information only. Dosatron International reserves
the right to alter product specification or appearance
without prior notice.
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