Smartfield 15030201-A SmartCrop User Manual Smartfield SC Sensor Installation022311

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SmartCrop® Sensors
Installation Guide
Only Smartfield™trained and certified installers are authorized to install and maintain equipment.
Revised: Version 6
Dated: February 23, 2011




Copyright © 2010 SmartfieldTM, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or by any means electronic or mechanical, for any purpose
without the express written permission of SmartfieldTM, Inc.
Information in this document is subject to change without prior
notice.
Certain names of program products and company names used in
this document might be registered trademarks or trademarks owned
by other entities.
SMARTFIELD, INC.
2601 SE Loop 289, Suite B
Lubbock, Texas 79404
http://www.smartfield.com/
For Sales Support:
2601 SE Loop 289, Suite B
Lubbock, Texas 79404
877-412-8940
sales@smartfield.com
For Technical Support:
mailto:support@smartfield.com
This guide is frequently updated to reflect changes in the product.
The latest version can always be found at
http://www.smartfield.com/
Instructions to the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded
cables must be used with this equipment. Operations with nonapproved equipment or unshielded cables are likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that
changes and modifications made to the equipment without the
approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Table of Contents
Page
Introduction
Guidebook Conventions
Important Safety Precautions
Contents/Tools Needed
Installation
Warranty
Introduction
Congratulations, you have just purchased the SmartCrop® Sensors,
one of the most advanced irrigation management tools available.
Listen to your crop..... It’s talking to you
Your crop is telling you when it is experiencing heat stress and
needs water. The SmartCrop® Sensor is smart technology that
uses infrared (IR) temperature sensing technology coupled with
patented USDA algorithms and methodology to determine when
your crop is experiencing heat stress brought on by lack of water.
SmartCrop® Sensor provides growers a simple “IRRIGATE / DON’T
IRRIGATE” signal that can be seen on the web or even on your cell
phone. In addition to irrigation signals, the SmartCrop® Sensors
provide temperature and other environmental data via the
CropInsight.com web site.
SmartCrop® Sensor
The SmartCrop® Sensor is a long plastic tube that contains the
electronics used to measure, collate, and transmit crop canopy data.
At the heart of the Sensor is an industrial infrared (IR) temperaturesensing device that measures the actual temperature of the crop
canopy.
How it works
This temperature data is collected and processed by a
microprocessor in the SmartCrop® Sensor. At 15-minute intervals,
the microprocessor turns on the radio transmitter and sends the
latest set of temperature data directly to the Base Station. The Base
Station collects the crop canopy data from each Sensor. Using the
crop canopy temperatures from each Sensor, along with other
localized environmental measurements, the web server determines
if the crop is in stress or not. This decision process is performed
every 15 minutes throughout the day.
The CropInsight™ web site keeps track of how much stress is
accumulating in the crop and will signal for irrigation when a
minimum stress time has been reached. This stress time, along
with other crop factors is easily programmed into the web site during
setup and these factors can be changed remotely during the
growing session.
Revised: Version 6
Dated: February 23, 2011


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Guidebook Conventions
To highlight the most important points – we have used a set of simple
icons, which draw attention to key information and settings.
Key:
The Check Icon indicates a setting that we recommend you
use or enable.
The Info Icon highlights important facts and information about
SmartCrop® Sensors, to help you make better use of the
product.
The Hazard Icon highlights areas where potential problems
can arise
Sensor battery install

a. Gently twist the lid counterclockwise of the Field Sensor
tube to remove the inside panel.

b. Install “AA” batteries into the battery holder. Note: There
will be a series of flashing lights on the back of the panel
when batteries are inserted.

c. Insert the panel back into the sensor tube and twist
clockwise to close.

Figure 1:

Inside panel of sensor showing
where to install “AA” batteries.

Important Safety Precautions
Warning: Before installing this product, read and follow all
warning notices and instructions, which are included. Failure
to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe
injury or property damage.
Only Smartfield™ trained and certified installers are
authorized to install and maintain equipment; non-certified
installations void equipment warranty.
Important: DO NOT begin installation until all utility lines
have been located and marked by your local utility company.
Digging without knowing the location of utility lines can result
in a damaged system, injury or death.
This manual contains important information about the
installation, operation and safe use of this product. This
information should be given to the owner and / or operator of
this equipment.
CAUTION: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm must be
maintained between the antenna of this device and all
persons.
Contents – Box 1
Contents – Box 2
SmartCrop® Sensor
Two (2) “AA” batteries
1 Mounting bracket assembly
One (1) spade
Two (2) ¾ x ½ bolts
Two (2) ¾ lock nuts
4.
Figure 3:

Drain hole pointing down and on
the bottom.
5.
One (1) six foot (6’) inside pole
Tools & Materials Needed but Not Included
Post levelf
Post driver
Post driver cap
GPS locator device
Mounting bracket assembly:

a. Snap the sensor into the mounting bracket assembly and
snap the bracket closed.

Figure 2:

Showing the sensor snapped into the
mounting bracket assembly with the white stripe
facing up.
Contents - Pallet
¾ inch open wrench
¾ inch deep socket wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Dyke pliers
Be careful not to drop the sensor, expose the sensor to
water or touch any of the panel components.

Setting the Sensor height
a. Place the steel bracket on the post. Adjust the height of the
sensor by moving bracket up and down on the post and
secure by twisting the black knob. Note: The orientation of
the SmartCrop Sensor should be placed at a 45º angle.
b. The Field Sensor reads a 1:1 ratio to plant; i.e.: 1 foot
away = 1 foot circular read area – adjust height accordingly.
c. The height of the sensor will need to be adjusted throughout
the growing season in order to get correct readings.
Using a GPS device, record the location (coordinates) of the
Sensor(s). Type these coordinates in CropInsight Field
Notes section for easy location of the sensors.
Installation
Learning SmartCrop® Sensor to the Base Station
1.
6.
Assembling the spade pole
a. Get 6’ inside pole
b. Bolt spade into holes 10 & 11 from the bottom with two (2) ¾
x ½ bolts and two (2) ¾ locknuts.
2. Driving post
a. Select placement of sensors. Sensors should be placed on
an inside row and at an accessible location. For best
results, make sure the sensor is not placed on a hill or low
spot.
b. Holding the 6’ inside pole with the spade of the post to face
north. Place the driver cap on the top of the post to prevent
warping; drive the pole into the ground until the spade is
completely underground. Note: Using the post level, make
sure the post is level and plumb; a slight slant in this could
effect the rain gauge and rain measurements.
Revised: Version 6
Dated: February 23, 2011
At the Base Station, verify that the Sensor serial numbers are
appearing on the Base Station display screen.

a. If so, scroll down using the “Down” arrow and highlight the
first serial number and press the “Enter” button. The radial
button to the left side of the serial number will become a solid
radial button. Note: Repeat for all sensor serial numbers
then proceed to Step 2 below. Note: Record sensor serial
numbers for CropInsight.com setup.

b. If not, check sensor battery pack, base station antennae and
sensor / base station distance; then continue with Learning
SmartCrop® Sensor to the Base Station – Step “a”.



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Scroll down using the “Down” arrow and highlight “Finished” and
press “Enter” once, scroll down on the second screen and select
“Finished” again, and press “Enter” to go back to home screen.

Figure 4:

Base Station – serial number: xxxxl. “Finished” located
at the bottom of the display.
S martfield One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Smartfield’s warranty obligations for these hardware products are limited to the terms set forth below:
Smartfield, Inc. (“Smartfield”) warrants SmartCrop®, SmartRate™, SmartRate™ PRO,
SmartWeather™, PivotScout™, PivotScout™PRO, SmartProfile™, and other Smartfield-branded
hardware products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE
(1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a
hardware defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option and to the
extent permitted by law, Smartfield will either (1) repair the hardware defect at no charge, using new or
refurbished replacement parts, (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been
manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original
product, or (3) refund the purchase price of the product. Smartfield may request that you replace
defective parts with new or refurbished user-installable parts that Smartfield provides in fulfillment of its
warranty obligation. A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part that has been
installed in accordance with instructions provided by Smartfield, assumes the remaining warranty of the
original product or ninety (90) days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever provides longer
coverage for you. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property
and the replaced item becomes Smartfield’s property. Parts provided by Smartfield in fulfillment of its
warranty obligation must be used in products for which warranty service is claimed. When a refund is
given, the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to Smartfield and becomes
Smartfield’s property.
E XCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for Smartfield that can be
identified by the “Smartfield” trademark or “SmartCrop” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to
them. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Smartfield hardware products or any software,
even if packaged or sold with Smartfield hardware. Manufacturers, suppliers, or publishers, other than
Smartfield, may provide their own warranties to the end user purchaser, but Smartfield, in so far as
permitted by law, provides their products “as is”. Software distributed by Smartfield with or without the
Smartfield or SmartCrop brand name (including, but not limited to system software) is not covered
under this Limited Warranty. Refer to the licensing agreement accompanying the software for details of
your rights with respect to its use. Smartfield does not warrant that the operation of the product will be
uninterrupted or error-free. Smartfield is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow
instructions relating to the product’s use.
This warranty does not apply: (a) to damage caused by use with non-Smartfield products; (b) to
damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, flood, fire, earthquake or other external causes; (c) to
damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by
Smartfield; (d) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by
anyone who is not a representative of Smartfield; (e) to a product or part that has been modified to
alter functionality or capability without the written permission of Smartfield; (f) to consumable parts,
such as batteries, unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (g) to
cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports; or (h) if
any Smartfield serial number has been removed or defaced.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. SMARTFIELD’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR HARDWARE DEFECTS IS LIMITED TO
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY SMARTFIELD IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO
THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY
AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. No Smartfield reseller, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or
addition to this warranty. If any term is held to be illegal or unenforceable, the legality or enforceability of
the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMARTFIELD IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE; LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS (INCLUDING
LOSS OF PROFITS ON CONTRACTS); LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY; LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS; LOSS
OF BUSINESS; LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY; LOSS OF GOODWILL; LOSS OF REPUTATION; LOSS OF, DAMAGE
TO OR CORRUPTION OF DATA; OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE HOWSOEVER
CAUSED INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING,
PROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH SMARTFIELD
PRODUCTS AND ANY FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA STORED ON THE PRODUCT.
THE FOREGOING LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS, OR ANY
STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
O BTAINING WARRANTY SEE RVICE
Please access and review the online help resources referred to in the documentation accompanying this
hardware product before requesting warranty service. If the product is still not functioning properly after
making use of these resources, please contact the Smartfield representatives using the information
provided in the documentation. When contacting Smartfield via telephone, other charges may apply
depending on your location. When calling, a Smartfield representative will help determine whether your
product requires service and, if it does, will inform you how Smartfield will provide it. You must assist in
diagnosing issues with your product and follow Smartfield’s warranty processes.
Smartfield may restrict service to the fifty states of the United States of America and the District of
Columbia, and provide warranty service (i) at a Smartfield repair service location, (ii) by sending you
prepaid way bills (and if you no longer have the original packaging, Smartfield may send you packaging
material) to enable you to ship the product to Smartfield’s repair service location for service, or (iii) by
sending you new or refurbished customer-installable replacement product or parts to enable you to
service or exchange your own product (“DIY Service”). Upon receipt of the replacement product or part,
the original product or part becomes the property of Smartfield and you agree to follow instructions,
including, if required, arranging the return of original product or part to Smartfield in a timely manner.
When providing DIY Service requiring the return of the original product or part, Smartfield may require a
credit card authorization as security for the retail price of the replacement product or part and applicable
shipping costs. If you follow instructions, Smartfield will cancel the credit card authorization, so you will
not be charged for the product or part and shipping costs. If you fail to return the replaced product or
part as instructed, Smartfield will charge the credit card for the authorized amount.
Service options, parts availability and response times may vary. Service options are subject to change at
any time. In accordance with applicable law, Smartfield may require that you furnish proof of purchase
details and/or comply with registration requirements before receiving warranty service. Please refer to
the accompanying documentation for more details on this and other matters on obtaining warranty
service.
If your product is capable of storing software programs, data and other information, you should protect
its contents against possible operational failures. Before you deliver your product for warranty service it
is your responsibility to keep a separate backup copy of the contents and disable any security
passwords. THE CONTENTS OF YOUR PRODUCT WILL BE DELETED AND THE STORAGE MEDIA
REFORMATTED IN THE COURSE OF WARRANTY SERVICE. Your product will be returned to you configured
as originally purchased, subject to applicable updates. You will be responsible for reinstalling all other
software programs, data and passwords. Recovery and reinstallation of software programs and user data
are not covered under this Limited Warranty. 

© 2008-2010 Smartfield, Inc. All rights are reserved. The SmartCrop®, SmartRate™, SmartRate™ PRO,
SmartWeather™, PivotScout™, PivotScout™PRO, SmartProfile™, and Smartfield logos are trademarks of
Smartfield, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Revised: Version 6
Dated: February 23, 2011


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