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RAT-DC
20 Nm smart quarter-turn
- BACnet MS/TP & Modbus RTU
- Valve Signature™ built in
- Optional supercapacitor failsafe
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- Irrigation & agriculture
Solar-powered valve control for fields, orchards and estates
Combine low-power electric actuation with field sensors, solar power and connected data to monitor soil moisture, flow, temperature and valve performance — and make better irrigation decisions from anywhere.
Water, labour and distance
Irrigation assets are spread across large areas, far from mains power and reliable communications. Every manual valve change is a drive across the farm.
Typical applications
- Borehole & reservoir isolation
- Pump house control
- Mainline switching
- Remote branch control
- Drip & sprinkler systems
- Centre-pivot irrigation
- Fertigation
- Glasshouse irrigation
RIFT Connected IrrigationHow RIFT helps: Irrigation & agriculture
Start with existing infrastructure
Retrofit intelligence onto existing valves and automate high-consequence assets first, then add more as it pays back.
Solar + battery + smart actuation
Autonomous operation where extending mains power would be expensive or impractical.
Field data around the valve
Soil moisture, flow and temperature data alongside valve status, so irrigation follows the crop’s need.
Fewer journeys
Remote operation and position feedback reduce routine checking and unnecessary visits.
Irrigation: the RAT platform for this market
Solar and battery compatible actuation for remote irrigation valves, combined with RIFT field sensing.
The RIFT stack, applied to Irrigation & agriculture
Add the layers your application needs. The actuator stays fully functional at every level.
Layer 4
RIFT Sensor Hub™Roadmap
Understand the cooling circuit or pipeline, not just the valve.
Learn more Layer 5RIFT Portal™Roadmap
Asset health, trends, alarms and service planning for the whole fleet.
Learn more Layer 3Valve Condition Index™
Healthy → Monitor → Service Recommended → Critical, readable by any BMS.
Learn more
Recommended actuators
A starting point — every RIFT actuator is configured to the valve, supply and control signal.
SMART 
RAS SMART
10–30 Nm
- IP67 protection as standard
- Bluetooth set-up from Android devices
- On/off or 4–20 mA modulating control
SMART 
RAL 300 SMART
100–300 Nm
- IP68 enclosure as standard
- Positioning accuracy to 0.1°
- 12–30 V DC for solar & battery sites
Electric 
RPE
20–5,000 Nm
- 20–2,300 Nm direct drive
- 4,000 & 5,000 Nm gearbox versions
- IP67 standard, ATEX options
Frequently asked questions
Do I need mains power?
No. RIFT irrigation systems are designed around solar generation and battery storage for suitable duties.
Can I retrofit my existing valves?
In most cases, yes. ISO 5211 mounting and a range of drive adaptors allow RIFT actuators to fit most commercial valves.
Other applications
Fire suppression & PDV
Suppression, sprinkler and PDV valves where proof the valve will move supports compliance.
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Net Zero & off-grid
Low-power actuation, solar and battery operation and fewer maintenance journeys.
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Industrial automation
Modulating control, failsafe isolation and adjustable speed for process plant.
ExplorePlanning a project in Irrigation & agriculture?
Tell us about the valves, the site and the outcome you need. We’ll recommend actuators, options and integration.
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