📍Hood River, OR

On April 16, Ray Velasquez was on-site at East Fork Irrigation District to support the initial rollout of 20 Cla-Val XP2F-CV35 data logger and flow metering packages across the district’s system.

Joining Ray was Collin Bryant from Cla-Val, one of Cla-Val’s XP2F specialists. Together, they worked alongside the East Fork team to install the first unit, walk through startup procedures, answer questions, and help prepare the team to confidently install the remaining units across the system.

The project marks the beginning of a larger phased implementation, with up to 40 additional units planned for future installation.

Why East Fork Chose XP2F-CV35

According to East Fork Irrigation System Manager, Steve Papas, the district was looking for a battery-powered, cellular-connected solution for flow metering and pressure monitoring that could provide meaningful operational data without the cost and complexity typically associated with large mag meter installations.

Among their priorities:

Monitoring valve performance
Tracking flow conditions remotely
Improving pump and system efficiency
Identifying over-pressurization or over-pulling conditions

With remote pressure monitoring, valve position feedback, and calculated flow data, they’ll have a clearer understanding of how their system responds under varying demand conditions.

Instead of relying solely on field checks or assumptions, they’ll be able to make more informed decisions about pump operation, pressure management, and overall system balancing.

What the XP2F-CV35 Package Includes

Each package includes four primary components:

CV-log-35 data module
Upstream pressure transmitter
Downstream pressure transmitter
e-Lift-35 valve position transmitter

Installation is a relatively straightforward process that involves connecting pressure transmitters to the inlet/outlet ports of the valve, swapping out the traditional position indicator for the e-Lift-35 position transmitter, and then wiring each component to the data module. Once the package is wired, the unit connects to a mobile device via WiFi for configuration.

Turning a Control Valve Into a Flow Meter

One of the most compelling capabilities of the XP2F-CV35 platform is its ability to use pressure and valve position data to calculate flow, effectively transforming the valve into a flow meter.

Within Cla-Val’s Link2Valves platform, operators can monitor:

Inlet pressure
Outlet pressure
Valve position
Calculated flow
Totalized flow

For many applications, this creates an attractive alternative to traditional standalone metering approaches, especially in remote locations or systems where adding power infrastructure would otherwise increase project cost and complexity.

Designed for Systems with Remote Valve Locations

Because the XP2F-CV35 package is battery-powered and cellular-connected, it’s especially well-suited for remote systems where traditional monitoring infrastructure may be difficult or costly to implement.

Applications can include:

District Metered Areas (DMAs)
Pressure management programs
Remote irrigation systems
Pump control optimization
Flow monitoring
System balancing initiatives
Decreasing non-revenue water

For operators looking to better understand system behavior without extensive infrastructure upgrades, the XP2F-CV35 creates a practical path toward scalable system monitoring.

Excited to Support the Rollout

We’re grateful for the chance to continue supporting the East Fork team as this project comes to life in the field. This upgrade will provide valuable operational insight across their system, and we appreciate the opportunity to be involved from the early planning stages through implementation.