Question 1

What products does Mertani provide?

Accepted Answer

There are five main products offered by Mertani : Automatic Weather Station (AWS), Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR), Automatic Rainfall Recorder (ARR), Water Quality Monitoring System (WQMS), dan Air Quality Monitoring System (AQMS). For more detailed information about there products, you can refer to Mertani's product catalog

Question 2

What should be considered when installing Mertani devices?

Accepted Answer

What needs to be considered when installing Mertani devices is the presence of a signal and the vegetation or planting distance density. In some specific cases, when installing an AWLR, there are also several considerations that will determine the type of sensor used, such as peat depth, water level fluctuations, and so on. We recommend further discussion to determine the sensor that is suitable for the field conditions.

Question 3

If there is a need for parameters that are not listed in Mertani's brochures or other publications, can Mertani provide them?

Accepted Answer

If there are specific parameters needed, please feel free to contact us to discuss those requirements further.

Question 4

How much coverage can be provided by one unit of Automatic Weather Station (AWS)?

Accepted Answer

One unit of Mertani AWS can cover an area of 2000 hectares. Another example is that in a scenario with four divisions, one division can be represented by one AWS, while the other three use Automatic Rainfall Recorders (ARR).

Question 5

Can Mertani devices be used to forecast the weather?

Accepted Answer

Mertani devices assist plantations in recording weather data or parameters such as rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind pressure, wind direction and speed, Groundwater Level (TMAT), Channel Water Level (TMAS), and so on. This data is then processed internally by the plantation's team to aid in planning and decision-making, including irrigation, fertilization, and other actions related to plant care.

Question 6

Why is the Mertani logo in the form of a goat? Is there any connection to livestock farming?

Accepted Answer

The Mertani logo, from a philosophical perspective, is aligned with the company's name, "Merapi Tani Instrumen," where "Merapi" is closely associated with "wedhus gembel" or volcanic ash, which is hoped to bring benefits to the surrounding community.

Question 7

What types of connections are used by Mertani devices?

Accepted Answer

Connections can be using WiFi, 2G and 4G.

Question 8

If the monitoring point doesn't have a signal, can it be IoT-enabled for data collection?

Accepted Answer

In case of a blindspot location, Mertani provides two options. If you want the data to be automatically sent, you can use LoRa. The other option is to use Bluetooth, which collects data once a month or as needed, depending on your preferences.

Question 9

When the signal suddenly disappears, is the data still safe and sent?

Accepted Answer

Mertani devices are equipped with a memory card that allows data to be stored when the signal is lost. Once the signal becomes available again, the data will be sent, and the data stored on the memory card will be automatically deleted.

Question 10

What is the power source used in Mertani devices?

Accepted Answer

Mertani devices use batteries that can be charged with solar panels or manually charged using an adapter. In some specific cases, such as when using CCTV, power from an accumulator or car battery may be required.

Question 11

How long can the battery of Mertani devices last after manual charging?

Accepted Answer

The AWLR device can last for approximately 3 to 4 months. This duration may vary depending on the signal condition, as poorer signal conditions can lead to higher power consumption.

Question 12

Is there a price list for all Mertani devices?

Accepted Answer

For the price list, you can contact us for further information because device prices fluctuate and can be customized to meet the needs of customers.

Question 13

Apart from the device cost, what are the other expenses that need to be incurred for the procurement of equipment from Mertani?

Accepted Answer

There are annual managed service fees and on-site service fees for installation (accommodation, travel, etc.).

Question 14

Are there maintenance tasks that need to be performed once you have Mertani devices?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance that needs to be performed includes cleaning the sensors from dust and dirt at least once a year. Additionally, for some types of sensors, recalibration may be required to ensure accurate readings.

Question 15

Does Mertani devices need to be installed by Mertani's engineering team?

Accepted Answer

Installation is optional, which means it can be done by the Mertani team or by yourself. If you choose to install it yourself, you will be provided with installation videos by Mertani for guidance.

Question 16

Are Mertani devices covered by a warranty? What about their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

Mertani devices come with a 1-year warranty. As of now, some Mertani devices have reached a lifetime of 3 years.

Question 17

How long does it take for the devices to be delivered?

Accepted Answer

If all the device components are available, the device can be shipped after a production period of 2 - 3 weeks.

Question 18

Does Mertani offer partnership opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer partnership opportunities such as custom product provisioning, white labeling, sales partnerships, and other forms of collaboration. Please contact us to discuss the type of partnership you are interested in.

Question 19

Contact information?

Accepted Answer

Please contact the following WhatsApp numbers :
+62 851-7337-3817 (Mertani Team)

Question 20

What products does Mertani have?

Accepted Answer

We have several products
Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR)
Automatic Weather Station (AWS)
Automatic Rainfall Recorder (ARR)
Air Quality Monitoring System (AQMS)
Water Quality Monitoring System (WQMS)
And several other technologies

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