CONSOLIDATED RESULT

PLC BASED WATER GARDENING WITH MONITORING SYSTEM

SAFETY
Question
1 2 3 4 5
s
x f f(x) f f(x) f f(x) f f(x) f f(x)
3 (G) 39 117 35 105 34 102 35 105 37 111
2 (A) 10 20 14 28 16 32 15 30 13 26
1 (P) 1 1 1 1
WM 2.76 2.68 2.68 2.7 2.74
AWM 2.71
TOTAL 50 138 50 134 50 134 50 135 50 137

DURABILITY
Question
1 2 3 4 5
s
x f f(x) f f(x) f f(x) f f(x) f f(x)
3 (G) 30 90 32 96 29 87 38 114 39 117
2 (A) 19 38 17 34 21 42 12 24 11 22
1 (P) 1 1 1 1
WM 2.58 2.62 2.58 2.76 2.78
AWM 2.66
TOTAL 50 129 50 131 50 129 50 138 50 139

FUNCTIONALITY
Question
1 2 3 4 5
s
x f f(x) f f(x) f f(x) f f(x) f f(x)
3 (G) 43 129 38 114 34 102 32 96 35 105
2 (A) 7 14 12 24 16 32 18 36 15 30
1 (P)
WM 2.86 2.76 2.68 2.64 2.7
AWM 2.73
TOTAL 50 143 50 138 50 134 50 132 50 135

ACCURACY
Question
1 2 3 4 5
s
x f f(x) f f(x) f f(x) f f(x) f f(x)
3 (G) 42 126 39 117 38 114 42 126 40 120
2 (A) 8 16 11 22 12 24 8 16 10 20
1 (P)
 WM 2.84 2.78 2.76 2.84 2.8
AWM 2.80
TOTAL 50 142 50 139 50 138 50 142 50 140

CONVENIENCE
Question
1 2 3 4 5
s
x f f(x) f f(x) f f(x) f f(x) f f(x)
3 (G) 45 135 36 108 41 123 46 138 41 123
2 (A) 5 10 14 28 9 18 4 8 9 18
1 (P)
WM 2.9 2.72 2.82 2.92 2.82
AWM 2.84
TOTAL 50 145 50 136 50 141 50 146 50 141

MONITORING
Questions 1 2 3
x f f(x) f f(x) f f(x)
3 41 123 44 132 46 138
2 9 18 6 12 4 8
1
WM 2.82 2.88 2.92
AWM 2.87
TOTAL 50 141 50 144 50 146

DETECTION PARAMETER
Questions 1 2 3
x f f(x) f f(x) f f(x)
3 50 150 49 147 47 141
2 0 1 2 3 6
1
WM 3 2.98 2.94
AWM 2.97
TOTAL 50 150 50 149 50 147

PLC SETTING PARAMETER

Questions 1 2 3
x f f(x) f f(x) f f(x)
3 42 126 48 144 45 135
2 8 16 2 4 5 10
1
WM 2.84 2.96 2.9
 AWM 2.90
TOTAL 50 142 50 148 50 145
 ACCEPTABILITY LEVEL OF THE PLC-BASED WATER GARDENING WITH
MONITORING SYSTEM IN TERMS OF SAFETY, DURABILITY,
FUNCTIONALITY, ACCURACY, AND CONVENIENCE

(N=50)

CRITERIA WM Description
Safety
1.     The wire is properly insulated 2.76 Very effective
2.     The back portion of the components are
2.68 Very effective
enclosed with plywood.
3.     Components are not easily got damaged if used
2.68 Very effective
correctly.
4.     Both motors have overload relay to protect
2.7 Very effective
motors exceed its predetermined value.
5.     The gadget has switches to run or stop the
specific operation, to avoid direct supply when 2.74 Very effective
plugging all operations.
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.71 Very effective
Durability
1.     The casing of the gadget has a good quality. 2.58 Very effective
2.     The gadget is not easily destroyed during
2.62 Very effective
calamities.
3.     The parts of the device are properly installed,
2.58 Very effective
fixed properly, mounted, and fitted.
4.     The machine is able to withstand long hours of
2.76 Very effective
usage.
5.     The gadget is not easily destroyed with human
2.78 Very effective
force.
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.66 Very effective
Functionality
1.     The stop and start pushbutton worked in its
2.86 Very effective
desired operation
2.     Both soil moisture sensor and water level sensor
2.76 Very effective
transmit its signals correctly.
3.     All pilot lights worked correctly in its desired
2.68 Very effective
operation.
4.     The relay works completely 2.64 Very effective
5.     The 2 motor pumps are functional in both
2.7 Very effective
desired operations.
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.73 Very effective
Accuracy
1.     Parts are accurately installed 2.84 Very effective
2.     The diagram matches the construction of the
2.78 Very effective
circuit
3.     Able to water at a set time and temperature 2.76 Very effective
4.     Programmed water sensor 2.84 Very effective
5.     Programmed moisture sensor 2.8 Very effective
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.80 Very effective
Convenience
1.     The motor and the parts are already installed in
2.9 Very effective
the device
2.     The gadget has multiple operations to operate. 2.72 Very effective
3.     It is correctly programmed to its desired
2.82 Very effective
operation.
4.     Has a manual operation. 2.92 Very effective
5.     The operations are easy to understand. 2.82 Very effective
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.84 Very effective
OVERALL WEIGHTED MEAN 2.75 Very effective

INTERPRETATION
Table No. revealed the acceptability level of the PLC-Based Water Gardening
with Monitoring System in different criteria such as safety, durability, functionality,
accuracy, and convenience.
In terms of Safety, the machine was rated very effective with an average
weighted mean of 2.71. This indicates that the PLC-Based Water Gardening with
Monitoring system is very safe to use because the wires are properly insulated, it
has switches, motors have overload relays, back portion is enclosed, and the
components are for long-term use. This further indicates that the machine is
protected from the event or exposure to danger of users.
The Durability of the machine, with an average weighted mean of 2.66, was rated
very effective. The gadget is deemed to not easily destroyed with human force, is
able to withstand long hours of usage, not easily destroyed during calamities, the
parts are properly fixed and installed, and the casing has good quality. This
further indicates that the PLC-Based Water Gardening with Monitoring System is
very durable because the materials and components used are of best quality.
In terms of Functionality, the table shows an average weighted mean of 2.73
which means very effective. This means that the pushbuttons worked well, the
sensors transmit signal correctly, the lights worked in accordance with its
functions, the relay works completely, and the motor pumps was able to
accomplish their functions. This shows that the PLC-Based Water Gardening
with Monitoring System is useful as it functions well. In other words, the machine
is very functional.
In accuracy, as interpreted in the table as very effective, has a weighted average
of 2.80. This means that the parts are accurately installed, the water sensors are
programmed, as well as the moisture sensor, the diagram matches the
construction of the circuit, and machine is able to water at a set time and
temperature. Additionally, this means that the machine functioned accurately in
accordance with its desired functions. In layman’s term, the PLC-Based Water
Gardening with Monitoring System is very accurate with its components,
functions, and operations.
As for the convenience of the machine, the table presents a weighted mean of
2.84, described as very effective. This shows that the PLC-Based Water
Gardening with Monitoring System is very convenient to use because it has
operation manual, motors and parts are properly installed, it is correctly
programmed to its desired operation and is understandable, and the gadget has
multiple operations to operate. This further indicates that the machine can be
used with little effort or difficulty.
In overall, the acceptability level of the PLC-Based Water Gardening with
Monitoring System has an overall weighted average of 2.75 deemed as very
effective. This means that the PLC-Based Water Gardening with Monitoring
System is acceptable and accessible to use.
 PERFROMANCE LEVEL OF THE PLC-BASED WATER GARDENING WITH
MONITORING SYSTEM IN TERMS OF MONITORING, DETECTION
PARAMETER, PLC SETTING PARAMETER
CRITERIA WM Description
Monitoring
1.    The PLC can monitor the different operation set
2.82 Very Effective
in the program.
2.    The Arduino uno program can monitor the value
2.88 Very Effective
of the soil moisture sensor.
3.    The water level display controller can monitor its
2.92 Very Effective
water level display transfer.
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.87 Very Effective
Detection Parameter
1.    The moisture sensor can detect the moist value
of the soil which was set by a desired threshold 3 Very Effective
value to trigger the relay.
2.    The water level display controller can
read/detect the value of the water level which set by
2.98 Very Effective
desired value to send signal to PLC to generate the
motor.
3.    The Human Machine Interface is able to
communicate with the PLC as well as replace
pushbutton, selector switches, pilot lights, 2.94 Very Effective
thumbwheels and other operator control panel
devices.
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.97 Very Effective
PLC Setting Parameter
1.    The PLC setting is able to handle the
program/diagram for the whole operation, and direct
2.84 Very Effective
and manage the input and output components of
whole circuit.
2.    The PLC threshold was set in the program. 2.96 Very Effective
3.    The measurement range setting was set in the
2.9 Very Effective
program.
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.90 Very Effective
OVERALL WEIGHTED MEAN 2.92 Very effective

Table No. revealed the performance level of the PLC-Based Water Gardening
with Monitoring System in different criteria such as monitoring, detection
parameter, and PLC-setting parameter.
As viewed in the table under the Monitoring criteria, which is deemed very
effective, has an average weighted mean of 2.87. This means that the water level
display controller can monitor its water level display transfer, the Arduino uno can
monitor the value of soil moisture sensor, and the PLC can monitor the different
operation set in the program. This further specifies that monitoring of the PLC-
Based water Gardening System with Monitoring System is very effective as it is
able to monitor its desired functionalities.
In terms of Detection Parameter, the table shows an average mean of 2.97,
which means very effective. This indicates that the moisture sensor can detect
the moist value of the soil, the water level display controller can read and detect
the value of water level set, and the HMI is able to communicate with the PLC as
well manage the machine in real time. This further indicates that the detection
parameter of the PLC-based Water Gardening with Monitoring System is very
effective because all parts of the machine detects well as defined by the system
for its operations.
The PLC Setting Parameter has an average weighted mean of 2.90, which is
described as very effective. This proves that the program has PLC threshold, the
measurement range setting was set in the program, and the PLC setting is able
to handle the program and diagram as well as direct and manage inputs and
outputs throughout the whole operation. Furthermore, this makes the PLC-
Setting Parameter very effective because all setting parameter functioned in
accordance with the conditions of its operations.
In overall, the performance level of the PLC-Based Water Gardening with
Monitoring System has an overall weighted average of 2.92 deemed as very
effective. This means that the performance level of PLC-Based Water Gardening
with Monitoring System is able to carry out and accomplish its action, tasks, or
function.
 CONSOLIDATED RESULT
ACCEPTABILITY LEVEL Z-TEST COMPUTATION OF DATA

SAFETY
~
x = 2.71 μ = 2.75 n=5
~
x |x - x | x |x - ~
x| 2
1 |1 - 2.71| 1.71 2.9241
2 |2 - 2.71| 0.71 0.5041
3 |3 - 2.71| 0.29 0.0841
4 |4 - 2.71| 1.29 1.6641
5 |5 - 2.71| 2.29 5.2441
∑ x ∨x −~x |2 10.4205
∑ x∨x−~
2
x | 10.4205 10.4205
σ= = = =2.6051
n−1 5−1 4
( x −μ ) √n ( 2.71−2.75 ) √ 40
Z= = =−0.10
σ 2.6051

Z=−0.10

Z< Zr

DURABILITY
~
x = 2.66 μ = 2.75 n=5
~
x |x - x | x |x - ~
x| 2
1 |1 - 2.66| 1.66 2.7556
2 |2 - 2.66| 0.66 0.4356
3 |3 - 2.66| 0.34 0.1156
4 |4 - 2.66| 1.34 1.7956
5 |5 - 2.66| 2.34 5.4756
∑ x ∨x −~x |2 10.578
∑ x∨x−~
2
x | 10.578 10.578
σ= = = =2.6445
n−1 5−1 4
( x −μ ) √n ( 2.66−2.75 ) √ 40
Z= = =−0.22
σ 2.6445

Z=−0.22

Z< Zr

FUNCTIONALITY
~
x = 2.73 μ = 2.75 n=5
x |x - ~
x| x |x - ~
x| 2
 1 |1 - 2.73| 1.73 2.9929

2 |2 - 2.73| 0.73 0.5329

3 |3 - 2.73| 0.27 0.0729

4 |4 - 2.73| 1.27 1.6129

5 |5 - 2.73| 2.27 5.1529

∑ x ∨x −~x |2 10.3645
∑ x∨x−~
2
x | 10.3645 10.3645
σ= = = =2.5911
n−1 5−1 4
( x −μ ) √n ( 2.73−2.75 ) √40
Z= = =−0.05
σ 2.5911

Z=−0.05

Z< Zr

ACCURACY
~
x = 2.80 μ = 2.75 n=5
~
x |x - x | x |x - ~
x| 2
1 |1 - 2.80| 1.80 3.24
2 |2 - 2.80| 0.80 0.64
3 |3 - 2.80| 0.20 0.04
4 |4 - 2.80| 1.20 1.44
5 |5 - 2.80| 2.20 4.84
∑ x ∨x −~x |2 10.20

σ=
∑ x∨x−~x |2 = 10.20 = 10.20 =2.55
n−1 5−1 4
( x −μ ) √n ( 2.80−2.75 ) √ 40
Z= = =0.12
σ 2.55

Z=0.12

Z< Zr

CONVENIENCE
~
x = 2.84 μ = 2.75 n=5
~
x |x - x | x |x - ~
x| 2
1 |1 - 2.71| 1.84 3.39
2 |2 - 2.71| 0.84 0.71
 3 |3 - 2.71| 0.16 0.03
4 |4 - 2.71| 1.16 1.35
5 |5 - 2.71| 2.16 4.67
∑ x ∨x −~x |2 10.128

σ=
∑ x∨x−~x |2 = 10.4205 = 10.128 =2.532
n−1 5−1 4
( x −μ ) √n ( 2.84−2.75 ) √ 40
Z= = =0.22
σ 2.535

Z=0.22

Z< Zr
 CONSOLIDATED RESULT
PERFORMANCE LEVEL Z-TEST COMPUTATION OF DATA

MONITORING
~
x = 2.87 μ = 2.92 n=3
~
x |x - x | x |x - ~
x| 2
1 |1 - 2.87| 1.87 2.9241
2 |2 - 2.87| 0.87 0.7569
3 |3 - 2.87| 0.13 0.0169
∑ x ∨x −~x |2 4.2707

σ=
∑ x∨x−~x |2 = 4.2707 = 4.2707 =2.13535
n−1 3−1 2
( x −μ ) √n ( 2.87−2.92 ) √40
Z= = =−0.1481
σ 2.13535
Z=−0.1481
Z< Zr

DETECTION PARAMETER
~
x = 2.97 μ = 2.92 n=3
~
x |x - x | x |x - ~
x| 2
1 |1 - 2.97| 1.97 3.8809
2 |2 - 2.97| 0.97 0.9409
3 |3 - 2.97| 0.03 0.0009
∑ x ∨x −~x |2 4.8227
∑ x∨x−~
2
x | 4.8227 4.8227
σ= = = =2.41135
n−1 3−1 2
( x −μ ) √n ( 2.97−2.92 ) √40
Z= = =0.13114
σ 2.41135
Z=0.13114
Z< Zr

DETECTION PARAMETER
~
x = 2.90 μ = 2.92 n=3
~
x |x - x | x |x - ~
x| 2
1 |1 - 2.90| 1.90 3.61
2 |2 - 2.90| 0.90 0.81
3 |3 - 2.90| 0.10 0.01
∑ x ∨x −~x |2 4.43
 ∑ x∨x−~
x |2 4.43 4.43
σ= = = =2.215
n−1 3−1 2
( x −μ ) √n ( 2.90−2.92 ) √ 40
Z= = =−0.0571
σ 2.215

Z=−0.0571

Z< Zr
 Z – TEST COMPUTATION OF THE ACCEPTABILITY LEVEL OF THE PLC-
BASED WATER GARDENING WITH MONITORING SYSTEM

Computed
Tabular Value
Characteristics Z-Value Interpretation
at 0.05 Level of Significance
Safety -0.01 Very Effective
Durability -0.22 Very Effective
Functionality -0.05 1.65 Very Effective
Accuracy 0.12 Very Effective
Convenience 0.22 Very Effective

Table No. shows the interpretation of the z-test computation of the acceptability
level of the PLC-Based Water Gardening with Monitoring System in terms of
safety, durability, functionality, accuracy, and convenience.

In terms of safety, the computed value of – 0.01 which is less than the tabular
value of 1.65, makes the claim valid. It indicates that the assertion that the PLC-
Based Water Gardening with Monitoring system is protected from any form of
danger to the user is statistically significant.

In terms of durability, the computed value of – 0.22 is less than the tabular value
of 1.65. This makes the claim that the PLC-Based Water Gardening with
Monitoring System is durable for long-time use is valid and significant.

In terms of functionality, the tabular value of 1.65 is more than the computed
value of – 0.05. This shows that the claim that the PLC-Based Water Gardening
with Monitoring System is useful as it functions well is statistically significant and
valid.
In terms of accuracy, the computed value of 0.12 which is less than the tabular
value of 1.65, makes the claim valid. It indicates that the assertion that the PLC-
Based Water Gardening with Monitoring system functioned accurately in
accordance with its desired functions and is very accurate with its components,
functions, and operations is statistically significant.

In terms of convenience, the computed value of 0.22 is less than the tabular
value of 1.65. This makes the claim that the PLC-Based Water Gardening with
Monitoring System can be used with little effort or difficulty is valid and
statistically significant.

Therefore, the claims that the machine is safe, durable, functional, accurate, and
convenient are all valid and statistically significant.
 Z – TEST COMPUTATION OF THE PERFORMANCE LEVEL OF THE PLC-
BASED WATER GARDENING WITH MONITORING SYSTEM

Computed
Tabular Value
Characteristics Z-Value Interpretation
at 0.05 Level of Significance
Monitoring -0.1481 Very Effective
Detection Parameter 0.13114 1.65 Very Effective
PLC Setting Parameter -0.0571 Very Effective

Table No. shows the interpretation of the z-test computation of the performance
level of the PLC-Based Water Gardening with Monitoring System in terms of
monitoring, detection parameter, and PLC setting parameter.

In terms of monitoring, the computed value of – 0.1481 which is less than the
tabular value of 1.65, makes the claim valid. It indicates that the assertion that
the PLC-Based Water Gardening with Monitoring system is able to monitor its
desired functionalities is statistically significant.

In terms of detection parameter, the computed value of 0.13114 is less than the
tabular value of 1.65. This makes the claim that the PLC-Based Water Gardening
with Monitoring System that all parts of the machine detects well as defined by
the system for its operations is valid and significant.

In terms of PLC Setting parameter, the tabular value of 1.65 is more than the
computed value of –0.0571. This shows that the claim that the PLC-Based Water
Gardening with Monitoring System that all setting parameter functioned in
accordance with the conditions of its operations is statistically significant and
valid.
Therefore, the claims that the performance level of the PLC-Based Water
Gardening with Monitoring System is very effective in terms of monitoring,
detection parameter, and PLC setting parameter are all valid and statistically
significant.