One click. Entire farm updated.

SWAN Systems builds optimised irrigation schedules using crop demand, soil moisture, and weather data.
SWAN Sync sends those approved schedules directly to your controller — eliminating manual programming, transcription errors, and the hours lost to block-by-block updates.

You stay in control throughout. Review and approve before anything is sent.

When irrigation scheduling meets reality

When irrigation volumes match actual crop water demand, you see better water use, more consistent crops, and fewer surprises at harvest.

You know the challenge: even the best irrigation plans don’t always make it to the field as intended. Entering every schedule by hand takes time, and one small change or typo can throw things off. Most irrigation teams spend hours each week re-keying data – hours that could go to checking performance, responding to on-ground issues, or improving results.

  • Manual controller programming eats valuable time
  • Conditions and plans can change – but controllers don’t update themselves
  • Re-keying data creates errors and inconsistencies between sites
  • Operators lose hours that could go into improving performance
A generic irrigation controller mounted on a post in an orchard, receiving an optimised weekly irrigation schedule delivered via SWAN Sync

SWAN Sync connects crop demand with field delivery

SWAN Sync is the link between SWAN’s crop-demand-based schedules and what actually runs in the field. It sends the irrigation schedules you’ve approved in SWAN straight to your supported controllers – no double handling, no data loss, and a full record of what was sent and when.

Create the schedule

Build irrigation schedules in SWAN using crop demand, system limits, and seasonal budgets for precise, consistent plans across every site.

Approve & send

Review and approve. With one click, send them to your controllers – SWAN checks for accuracy before anything goes out.

Done – irrigation as planned

Controller programs update in minutes, giving you instant confirmation and a clear record of what’s running.

What you’ll notice first

From day one, you’ll see the difference:

  • Hours saved each week by removing manual programming
  • Fewer programming mistakes and fewer call-backs
  • Consistent irrigation across blocks and sites
  • Clear records ready for water-use or compliance audits, budgets, and performance reports

Downstream benefits can include improved uniformity, reduced energy at off‑peak times, and better nutrient retention due to more precise application.

SWAN Sync closes the loop from plan to pump. What used to take hours of programming now takes minutes – with full confidence it’s done right. You stay focused on the things that matter: monitoring, managing exceptions, and getting the best performance out of every irrigation.

Circular diagram showing the SWAN Systems four-step process: Collect data, Analyse with SWAN Systems, Recommend irrigation schedules, and Implement via irrigation controller

Frequently asked questions

Yes – by sending approved schedules straight to supported controllers, SWAN Sync removes manual re‑keying of data and reduces the chance of typos. Most teams notice time savings early, particularly on multi‑site operations.

No. Operators review and approve schedules before syncing. SWAN provides the plan; you decide when to send and what to adjust.

Support is growing. Check here to see if your controller is supported, or contact us to confirm your models and firmware; new integrations are in development to broaden compatibility.

Schedules can be updated in SWAN and re‑sent.

Ready to stop reprogramming data and focus on performance, not programming?

See how SWAN Sync helps you send accurate schedules straight to your connected controllers – faster, cleaner, and with full control.