Smartfield 15030207-A TallCrop User Manual Smartfield Vertical Sensor Installation 020111
Smartfield, Inc. TallCrop Smartfield Vertical Sensor Installation 020111
User Manual
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Dated: February 1, 2011
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Vertical Sensor
Installation Guide
Only Smartfieldtrained and certified installers are authorized to install and maintain equipment.
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Copyright © 2010 SmartfieldTM, Inc. All rights
reserved.
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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.
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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
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For Technical Support:
mailto:support@smartfield.com
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This guide is frequently updated to reflect changes in
the product. The latest version can always be found at
http://www.smartfield.com/
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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 non-approved
equipment or unshielded cables is 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 3
Guidebook Conventions 3
Important Safety Precautions 3
Contents/Tools Needed 4
Installation 4-5
Warranty 5-6
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Introduction
Congratulations, you have just purchased the Smartfield
Vertical Sensor, one of the most advanced irrigation
management tools available.
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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.
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Vertical Sensor
The Vertical 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) temperature-sensing device that
measures the actual temperature of the crop canopy.
With the Vertical Sensor, Growers can use the same
technology for their tall crops.
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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.
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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:
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The Check Icon indicates a
setting that we recommend you
use or enable.
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The Info Icon highlights important
facts and information about
SmartCrop® Sensors, to help you
make better use of the product.
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The Hazard Icon highlights areas
where potential problems can
arise.
Important Safety Precautions
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Only Smartfieldtrained and certified
installers are authorized to install and
maintain equipment; non-certified
installations void equipment warranty.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Contents
One (1) metal post
One (1) Vertical Sensor
One (1) Spring assembly bracket
One (1) 6 foot outside post
One (1) Sensor PVC extender
One (1) ½ inch x
One (1) U-bolt assemblies
Two (2) Snap lock pins
One (1) User Guide
One (1) Warranty Information
One (1) Spade
Two (2) ½ inch – 13x1 inch bolts and nuts
One (1) 4-arm knob
Tools Needed
Post Driver
Post Level
GPS Locator Device
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Installation
1. Assemble 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. Installing “AA” batteries:
a. While holding the Vertical Sensor, slightly push
the battery clip farther into the sensor to release
the metal hook from the inner plastic lip and
then gently pull it out. Note: The battery clip will
only come out far enough to install the batteries.
Figure 1: Inside battery clip of a Vertical Sensor
showing where to install “AA” batteries.
b. Install two “AA” batteries and gently reinsert
battery clip. Note: Make sure the metal hook is
grabbed and secured by the inner plastic lip.
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3. Attaching Vertical Sensor to bracket:
a. Apply Teflon tape or thread sealant to the
male threads of the Vertical Sensor and the
extension pole (if applicable).
b. Twist the Vertical Sensor into the spring
assembly bracket until tightly secured. Note:
Make sure the sensor eye is oriented parallel
to the springs and away from the mounting
holes.
Figure 2: The Vertical Sensor attached to the
spring assembly bracket. Note: Vertical orientation
of the sensor should be 30º relative to the pole.
4. Mounting the spring assembly bracket:
a. Place the spring assembly bracket with
attached Vertical Sensor at the preferred
height on the post. Note: Vertical Sensor
should be approximately one foot (1’) from
the crop.
b. Secure the bracket into place by using the
bolt and twisting the black knob. Note:
Depending on height of system at time of
install:
i. If mounting the bracket onto the INSIDE
post, slide and secure the bolt into the
TOP hole.
ii. If mounting the bracket onto the
OUTSIDE post, slide and secure the bolt
into the BOTTOM hole.
Figure 3: Placement of bracket depends on metal
post – inside or outside.
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Installation
5. Storing the PVC Extender (if needed)
a. Choose a location to store the Vertical Sensor
PVC Extender along the metal post to use at a
future time. Note: Unless the PVC Extender is
attached, make sure the Field Sensor will not
hit the pivot. The PVC Extender needs to be
installed if the crop is more than 5-foot tall.
b. Place the extender flush with the open channel
of the post.
c. Place the U-bolt around the extender at
preferred height on post. Slide metal plate onto
bolt and tighten nuts to secure extender to
post.
6. Verify Communication:
a. Verify the Vertical Sensor serial numbers are
appearing on the Base Station screen.
b. Scroll and select each serial number. Then
scroll and press “Finish” twice to go back to
home screen.
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Figure 4: Base Station – top screen. Serial number:
xxxxI
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Figure 5: Base Station – bottom screen.
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Be careful not to drop the sensor,
expose the sensor to water or
touch any of the panel
components.
Smartfield 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.
EXCLUSIONS 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
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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.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
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.
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