Golf Course Pump Station Readiness Checklist Before Irrigation Season

1. Pump availability

Confirm which pumps are available, which are out of service, and whether the HMI makes that status obvious to the operator.

2. VFD and drive status

Review drive health, faults, reset requirements, and whether the system clearly shows when a VFD is unavailable or limiting operation.

3. Pressure control

Confirm that the pressure target is clear, that the system can maintain pressure under expected demand, and that pressure alarms are meaningful.

4. Flow readings

Check that flow values are visible and believable. If the course team cannot trust the numbers, troubleshooting becomes guesswork.

5. Pond or source level

If the source water level affects operations, make sure staff can see it clearly and understand what action is required when levels are low.

6. Alarm history and plain-language messages

Review recent alarms. A useful alarm should help the operator understand what happened, what is affected, and what to check next.

7. HMI clarity

The main screen should show the information the superintendent needs during an irrigation window: pressure, flow, pump status, mode, alarms, and next-step guidance.

8. Remote visibility and support

If remote support is expected, confirm what can be seen remotely and which screenshots, alarms, or live values can be shared for troubleshooting.

9. Emergency operating modes

Review whether the course has a controlled temporary operating path for common failure conditions. Emergency modes should preserve important protections instead of encouraging unprotected bypasses.

10. Panel condition and documentation

Look for unclear labels, missing drawings, undocumented changes, or deteriorating panel conditions that make troubleshooting harder when time matters.

11. Operator instructions

Confirm that the course team knows what to do when a pump faults, a drive fails, pressure drops, or automatic mode is unavailable.