
Irrigation
Motor Control for Irrigation
Effective irrigation relies on precise, dependable control of pumping systems. AuCom offers a complete range of motor control solutions — from soft starters to variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motor protection products — to help irrigation systems operate efficiently, protect critical equipment, and optimise energy use.
Soft starters provide multiple valuable benefits specifically for pumping applications in the irrigation industry, including:
- Prevention of water hammer, prolonging the life of pumps, pipes, valves and headworks
- Minimised pressure surges within pumping systems
- The ability to start additional pumps using the existing electrical supply capacity
- Intelligent control of the entire system, including the option to specify start and stop times

Case studies
Case Study: Rice Field Flood Irrigation
Case Study: Pastoral Spray Irrigation
Protect your pumping system from the damaging effects of water hammer
Product Spotlight
CSXi compact soft starters are a comprehensive motor starting and protection solution. Their small size and integrated bypass relays make installation easy, and allow the soft starter to fit in compact enclosures with limited ventilation. Rotary switches simplify configuration, and remote display and communication options allow trouble-free integration into common control networks.
