How Moisture Level Affects Setpoint Initialization

Based on the selected category, the system updates field capacity and refill values as follows:

Full

When the soil is at or above field capacity, the algorithm’s existing field capacity value is retained, as it already aligns well with current conditions. The algorithm type is adjusted to control how field capacity decreases over time. Because customer input confirms confidence in this value, it is treated as a baseline and is not reduced.

Optimal

When soil moisture is in the optimal range (between refill and full), the system recalculates field capacity. The algorithm’s original field capacity is treated as the midpoint between the newly calculated field capacity and the new refill point, allowing for a balanced adjustment.

Refill

When soil moisture is at or below refill, the algorithm’s previous field capacity value is reassigned as the new refill value. From this refill point, a new field capacity value is calculated to better reflect dry soil conditions at installation.

This optional input allows dealers and growers to account for real-world soil conditions at installation, improving early system accuracy and reducing the need for manual adjustments later.