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Open-Integration 2-Wire Field Connectivity Platform
Crysberg provides a patented, hardware-based 2-wire connectivity platform designed for OEM manufacturers, integrators, and specifiers requiring long-distance distributed control in harsh outdoor environments.
The platform combines:
- Power + low-speed data over a single pair
- Communication distances up to 24 km
- Addressable rugged decoders
- Open protocol interfaces
- Multi-decade field reliability
It serves as the communication backbone between field devices and control systems.
Hardware-Based Connectivity Platform
The system consists of:
- Central controller
- 2-wire communication
- Addressable field decoders
- Connected sensors and actuators
Decoders function as modular I/O nodes:
- Sensor input interfaces
- Valve and actuator output control
- Addressable communication endpoints
This architecture enables distributed intelligence with simplified infrastructure.
Patented 2-Wire Technology
Crysberg’s proprietary, patented 2-wire architecture:
- Carries both power and data
- Operates reliably over long cable distances (up to 24 km)
- Is optimized for harsh outdoor environments
- Has been in production for more than 40 years
- Has over 5 million deployed decoders (legacy MK2)
- Maintains 100% backward compatibility between MK2 and MK3
This provides unmatched lifecycle stability and upgrade flexibility.
Open Protocol Interface
Unlike closed irrigation ecosystems, Crysberg’s integration layer is open.
The platform supports:
- Standard communication protocols
- OEM firmware integration
- SCADA and PLC connectivity
- Third-party cloud integration
- Custom control architectures
The physical layer is patented and robust.
The integration layer remains open and flexible.
This balance is a key differentiator.
Competitive Architectural Advantages
Compared to alternative approaches:
Versus Closed OEM Systems
Crysberg enables open integration and avoids vendor lock-in while delivering equivalent field reliability.
Versus Industrial PLC Remote I/O
The 2-wire platform simplifies topology, reduces enclosure count, and is optimized for outdoor irrigation-scale distances.
Versus Wireless Mesh / LPWAN
The platform provides deterministic communication, actuator-capable power delivery, and eliminates battery maintenance.
Versus Traditional Home-Run Cabling
A single 2-wire bus replaces large bundles of signal wires, dramatically reducing copper, labor, and termination points.
Installation and Lifecycle Economics
The architecture reduces:
- Copper consumption
- Installation labor
- Termination complexity
- Cabinet hardware requirements
- Maintenance interventions
- Time spent Troubleshooting
Long product lifetime and backward compatibility further reduce total cost of ownership.
Designed for OEMs and Integrators
Primary audience:
- Irrigation OEM manufacturers
- System integrators
- Infrastructure specifiers
- Industrial outdoor automation providers
The platform allows partners to maintain control of their controller logic, user interface, and cloud architecture while leveraging proven field connectivity.
Beyond Irrigation
While deeply proven in:
- Golf
- Agriculture
- Municipal irrigation
- Landscape systems
The platform is applicable to any long-distance outdoor sensing and actuation network requiring rugged, low-complexity connectivity.
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