Farell instruments

What Farell instruments does

Farell Instruments (FARELL INSTRUMENTS SLU) is a privately held Spanish designer and manufacturer of industrial radio modems and telecontrol/telemetry systems, founded in 1989 and headquartered in a ~600 square meter facility in the La Ferreria Industrial Park in Montcada i Reixac, Barcelona. The company builds all hardware and manages its own production processes in-house under ISO 9001 certification, developing proprietary radio telecommunications electronics for long-distance data transmission across VHF/UHF bands. Its product portfolio centers on three solution areas: Data Transmission (T-MOD series radio modems and the UMF-100 universal multifunction I/O module for SCADA and ModBus integration), Water Distribution (WAVEJOKER system), and Irrigation Systems (IRRIMATION telecontrol platform with IRRIPROG programmers, IRRILATCH components, and P6/P6 LITE remote units), plus the TAF+ municipal water remote-control system. The company maintains backward compatibility across product generations (including legacy UMB and TDAM systems) and holds radio-equipment certifications (EN 300 113-2, EN 301 489-5, EN 60950).

Farell Instruments primarily serves agricultural irrigation communities, water distribution utilities, and industrial automation operators in Spain and select international markets. Its primary segments are Agricultural Irrigation Communities and Water Distribution/Hydraulic Management (both primary verticals), with Industrial Automation and Utilities (electrical and hydrocarbons) as secondary verticals. End customers benefit from reliable long-distance radio communication independent of mobile networks or electrical grid availability, robust equipment designed for demanding environments (IP-67 enclosures, remote units with battery autonomy exceeding 10 years), and flexible integration with PLCs and SCADAs from any manufacturer.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model: a FARELL PARTNER channel program (named partners include IRRIGA Water Solutions and HN Bombas in Spain, ELLAB d.o.o. in Slovenia, and Guandong Forewell in China) supplemented by direct sales to Spanish enterprise customers through dedicated commercial, technical support, administration, and legalization departments. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales (radio modems, I/O modules, irrigation control systems, water distribution systems, irrigation programmers), partner-channel sales, project commissioning and technical services, and the PLAN RENOVE technology-renewal program. Pricing is set via quarterly price lists indexed to raw material, energy, and transport costs, with rates distributed through the commercial department rather than disclosed publicly.

Name

Farell instruments

Legal name

FARELL INSTRUMENTS SLU

Website

https://farell-i.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Farell Instruments designs and manufactures industrial radio modems and telecontrol/telemetry systems for water distribution, agricultural irrigation, and industrial automation, selling primarily through a FARELL PARTNER channel across Spain, China, Slovenia, and southern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Radio Telemetry and Telecontrol Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

SCADA & Telemetry Software (Control Center) (EUADAEAD)

Keywords

• Industrial radio modems
• Telecontrol telemetry systems
• Irrigation remote control
• SCADA radio communication
• Water distribution telemetry

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Hardware and Equipment Sales: FARELL INSTRUMENTS generates revenue primarily from the sale of industrial telecontrol and telemetry hardware including radio modems (T-MOD series), universal I/O modules (UMF-100), irrigation control systems (IRRIMATION), water distribution systems (WAVEJOKER), and irrigation programmers (IRRIPROG). Products are manufactured in-house at the company's Barcelona facility.
2. Partner Channel Revenue: Revenue generated through FARELL PARTNER network, where partners implement and deploy Farell systems for end customers in their local markets. Partners receive certifications, documentation, training, and ongoing technical support from FARELL INSTRUMENTS.
3. Project Commissioning and Technical Services: Revenue derived from commissioning and start-up of installations, technical assistance, and legalisation services for radio networks. Pricing is managed through quarterly rate cards and direct commercial contact.
4. Technology Renewal and Upgrade Services: PLAN RENOVE FARELL program enables customers to renew old equipment (such as UMB and TDAM systems) to current equivalent systems at reduced cost, providing recurring revenue from the existing installed base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Farell Instruments designs and manufactures radio-based remote control (telecontrol) and telemetry equipment for industrial applications. The product portfolio includes industrial radio modems (T-MOD SERIES), universal I/O modules (UMF-100), irrigation telecontrol systems (IRRIMATION, IRRIPROG), and water distribution systems (WAVEJOKER, TAF+). All equipment is designed and manufactured in-house at the company's Barcelona/Montcada i Reixac facility, enabling flexible adaptation to market demands and supporting any standard or specific protocol across VHF and UHF bands.

Product overview

FARELL INSTRUMENTS specializes in the design and manufacture of telecontrol and telemetry equipment via radio for industrial applications. The product portfolio centers on three core solution areas: Data Transmission (T-MOD SERIES radio modems and UMF-100 universal I/O modules for SCADA and industrial automation connectivity), Water Distribution (WAVEJOKER system for hydraulic resource management), and Irrigation Systems (IRRIMATION telecontrol platform with IRRIPROG programmers, IRRILATCH components, and P6/P6 LITE remote units for agricultural water management). The T-MOD SERIES provides the foundational radio communication infrastructure, while the UMF-100 serves as a universal interface module bridging various industrial protocols. The WAVEJOKER and IRRIMATION systems represent sector-specific applications built upon this communication technology, with IRRIPROG providing specialized irrigation scheduling capabilities. The company maintains backward compatibility across product generations to protect customer investments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• T-MOD Series: Radio modems for telemetry and SCADA systems, enabling connection of distant equipment via serial protocols RS-232/RS-485 or ModBus TCP-IP with RJ-45 port. Available in VHF and UHF bands, with licensed or free band options, configurable transmission power from 100mW to 5W or 25W rack.
• UMF-100
• WAVEJOKER
• IRRIMATION
• IRRILATCH
• IRRIPROG
• TAF+
• FARELL PARTNER

Products and services

• T-MOD SERIES Industrial Radio Modems
• UMF-100 Universal Multifunction I/O Module
• WAVEJOKER Water Distribution System
• IRRIMATION Irrigation Telecontrol System
• IRRIPROG Professional Irrigation Programmer
• TAF+ Remote Control System
• CENT T-MOD Control Center Receiver/Transmitter

Quantifiable outcome

• IRRIMATION system maintained as the leading irrigation telecontrol solution with the highest number of installed units and projects in southern Europe
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• CENTER - Centro Nacional de Tecnología de RegadíosstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025National Center for Irrigation Technology (Spain) collaborating on the implementation and testing of the UNE 318002-3 interoperability standard for irrigation telecontrol systems. FARELL INSTRUMENTS has passed the implementation tests for this standard in collaboration with CENTER.
• IRRIGA WATER SOLUTIONScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 May 2024FARELL PARTNER in Lleida, Spain, responsible for IRRIMATION irrigation telecontrol system deployments in Catalonia. Deployed approximately 350 remote units for hydrants with 6 concentrators and a control center for the Comunidad de Regantes de la Zona Oriental de la Terra Alta, consolidating IRRIGA WATER SOLUTIONS in the irrigation market in Catalonia with a comprehensive solution for irrigation communities.
• ELLAB D.O.O.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 October 2023FARELL PARTNER in Slovenia. Implemented a new irrigation project in eastern Slovenia using the IRRIMATION irrigation control system with the IRU P6 model. ELLAB D.O.O. represents FARELL INSTRUMENTS' presence in the southeastern European irrigation market.
• GUANDONG FOREWELLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 June 2023FARELL PARTNER in China. Commercialization of the UMF-100 universal module in the Chinese market since 2018. The UMF-100's multiple functionalities in data transmission, isolation, conversion, and multiplication for sectors including machinery, processes, and electrical or hydraulic distribution have enabled diverse applications in various Chinese industries.
• HN BOMBAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 March 2023FARELL PARTNER in Castilla y León, Spain. Installed over 500 remote units for hydrants with 5 concentrators and a control center for the Comunidad de Regantes de la Armuña (Salamanca), and approximately 200 remote units with 4 concentrators and a control center for the Comunidad de Regantes de Tordesillas (Valladolid). HN BOMBAS has consolidated its position as leader in the irrigation market in Extremadura and Castilla y León.
• GRUPO TRAGSAstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2022Technical collaborators defining needs and requirements for the implementation of the new UNE 318002-3 interoperability standard in the IRRIMATION system. The standard incorporation is carried out in close collaboration with GRUPO TRAGSA technicians and managers who define the specific needs and requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ProSoft Technology: US-headquartered industrial communication specialist offering radio modems, gateways, and protocol conversion modules for SCADA and factory automation. Overlaps with Farell's ModBus/serial-to-radio capabilities but serves a broader industrial communication portfolio across larger enterprise customers.
• Westermo (Ependion): Swedish industrial data communications provider offering rugged switches, routers, and radio modems for railway, water, energy, and industrial automation. A broader incumbent with overlapping radio telemetry capabilities but a much wider product portfolio than Farell's narrowband radio focus.
• Moxa: Taiwan-headquartered global provider of industrial networking, serial connectivity, and remote I/O solutions. Comparable in industrial protocol conversion and serial-to-Ethernet/radio bridging, though Moxa is much larger and serves broader industrial networking markets rather than specializing in radio telemetry.
• CalAmp: US-headquartered IoT telematics and connected intelligence provider offering industrial and asset tracking solutions including wireless data communication hardware. Tangentially comparable to Farell's radio telemetry products but oriented toward fleet/logistics IoT rather than water/agriculture telecontrol.

Direct peers

• SATEL Oy: Finland-based manufacturer of industrial radio modems (SATEL radio modems) used for SCADA, telemetry, and industrial automation. Directly comparable as a vendor of long-distance radio communication hardware for distributed industrial assets, with similar protocol support (ModBus, serial) and IP-67 grade products.
• Trio Datacom: Australia-based (with global presence) manufacturer of licensed and unlicensed radio modems for SCADA, telemetry, and industrial automation in mining, water, and utilities. Comparable narrowband radio modem portfolio serving similar distributed asset monitoring use cases.
• Bentek Systems: Canadian supplier of SCADA radio telemetry, RTUs, and remote control systems for oil & gas, water, and electric utilities. Direct comparable in offering integrated radio telemetry SCADA solutions for distributed industrial assets with similar remote unit architecture.
• RACOM s.r.o. Czech manufacturer of industrial radio modems and telemetry systems (RipEX series) for SCADA, energy, water, and transportation applications. Closely matches Farell's product architecture (point-to-multipoint radio modems), customer verticals (utilities, water distribution), and use of proprietary narrowband radio protocols.

Regional players

• Cervic Environment: Spanish/European provider of smart water management solutions including remote metering, leak detection, and SCADA telemetry for water utilities. Comparable in the water distribution vertical (Farell's WAVEJOKER system) but with broader smart-metering focus and stronger municipal utility footprint.

Emerging players

• WiseConn Engineering: US-based irrigation technology company specializing in wireless remote monitoring and control for agricultural water management. Closely comparable to IRRIMATION in target vertical (agricultural irrigation telecontrol) but uses cellular/LoRa rather than proprietary VHF/UHF narrowband radio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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