Smartfield 15051102-A Smart Profile User Manual Smartfield SP Base Station Installation 020111

Smartfield, Inc. Smart Profile Smartfield SP Base Station Installation 020111

User Manual

Revised: Version 2 Dated: February 1, 2011 !""""""""""""""""""""""""" """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""SmartProfile Base Station Installation Guide Only Smartfield trained and certified installers are authorized to install and maintain equipment. "
Revised: Version 2 Dated: February 1, 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: "" • 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 3 Installation 4-5 Warranty 6-7 """"
Revised: Version 2 Dated: February 1, 2011 $"" Introduction Congratulations, you have just purchased the SmartProfile Base Station, one of the most advanced irrigation management tools available. "SmartProfile Base Station SmartProfile is a remote soil moisture sensing station, which provides information from the grower’s field to their home computer. This system utilizes Watermark sensors to determine a value for soil water suction, which can be used to determine the overall soil moisture content. "How does it know? Once SmartProfile is installed; the system is setup on our website (www.cropinsight.com). On the website, the user inputs what crop is planted in their field, the soil type, and sets up limits for all measurement recorded. All measurements from this point will be compared to the limits set by the user and can send alert messages, via email or text messaging, to the user when these limits are exceeded. 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 SmartProfile Base Station, to help you make better use of the product. "The Hazard Icon highlights areas where potential problems can arise. "Important Safety Precautions ""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. ""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. "CAUTION: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of the device and all persons. "Contents One (1) SmartProfile box assembly One (1) 6 foot inside pole One (1) 5-watt Solar Panel Assembly with attached power cord One (1) RF Antenna Hardware Kit Three (3) ¾ x 2 ¾ x ¾ inch bolts Two (2) ¾ inch x 1inch Four (4) ¾ inch locknuts One (1) 4 arm knob One (1) spade Tools Needed Two (2) 7/16 inch wrenches ¾ inch open wrench ¾ inch deep socket wrench #2 Phillips screwdriver Dyke pliers T-post driver Post level Drive cap (provided b y Smartfield) GPS Locator Device Small standard screwdriver "
Revised: Version 2 Dated: February 1, 2011 %" Installation The SmartProfile Base Station box weighs approximately 20 lbs. Please remember to lift with your legs. "After opening the box, remove the SmartProfile Base Station and gently set aside. 1. Spade install from sensor and base station documents. 2. Driving post: a. Choose a convenient or user-preferred location for the SmartProfile system. Remember the system must be within a 1,000-foot range from the Base Station. Note: It is recommended the SmartProfile system be located next to the sensor post. b. Using a GPS device, track and record the location (coordinates) of the SmartProfile system. c. Find the metal post with attached spade. Position the spade of the post to face north. Place the provided driver cap on the top of post to prevent warping while driving. Using a post driver, drive the post into the ground until spade is completely underground. Make sure the post is plumb. 3. Mounting SmartProfile system: a. Due to bolt size, place the SmartProfile system on the driven metal post facing either east or west. b. Select the preferred height of the SmartProfile system and secure to post using two bolts. It is recommended to secure at a height appropriate for the 5-foot Watermark probe cable. ""4. Mounting Solar Panel & RF Antenna: a. Using the black knob, secure the 5-watt Solar Panel in one of the top three holes of the outside metal post. Note: Make sure Solar Panel is facing south. b. Tighten the ¼ nuts and bolts with two 7/16-inch wrenches to ensure the solar panel remains pointed south. c. Place the RF Antenna on the Solar Panel mounting bracket tab. 5. Connecting the RF Antenna: a. Locate the RF Antenna cord and screw into the correct outlet found on the bottom of the system. """"""Figure 1: Showing the RF Antenna outlet located on the bottom of the system. "
Revised: Version 2 Dated: February 1, 2011 &" Installation 6. Connecting Watermark Probes (if equipped): a. Run the Watermark Probe cord through the opening in the bottom of the system and plug into the motherboard socket labeled “WM-1”. Note: If plugging in more than one Watermark Probe, make sure to skip the sockets labeled “TH” and use the sockets labeled “WM”. Additional Probes should be connected in an incremental fashion (WM-1, WM-2, WM-3, etc.) ""Figure 2: Showing the battery power cord plugged into the motherboard socket labeled “Battery”. " The LED display under “Watermark” should light up (and remain lit) depending on the number of Watermark Probes you have connected. 7. Placement of Temperature Probe (if equipped): a. Place the Temperature Probe underground at the same depth and parallel to the Watermark Probe (Recommended). 8. Connecting Temperature Probe (if equipped)"a. Run the Temperature Probe cord through the opening in the bottom of the system and plug into the motherboard socket labeled “TH-1”. Note: if plugging in more than one Temperature Probe, make sure to skip the sockets labeled “WM” and use the sockets labeled “TH”. Additional probes should be connected in an increment fashion (TH-1, TH-2, TH-3 etc.)." Figure 3: Showing the Watermark Probe and Temperature Probes correctly plugged into the motherboard. The LED display under “Temperature” should light up (and remain lit) depending on the number of Temperature Probes you have connected. 9. Record Watermark and Temperature Probe Information: a. Record the depths and board locations for each probe for setup on C1. 10. Powering the SmartProfile system: a. Inside the SmartProfile system, locate the battery power cord and plug into the motherboard socket labeled “Battery”. Note: you should see all LED displays light up briefly. The first LED will remain lit and then begin blinking continuously, followed by an occasional blink from the RF LED. Figure 4: Showing the battery power cord plugged into the motherboard socket labeled “Battery”. 11. Connecting the Solar Panel: a. Locate the Solar Panel power cord. With the system door still open, run the cord through the opening at the bottom of the system and plug into the motherboard socket labeled “Solar Panel”. Ensure the Solar Panel cable is properly secured to the pole. "
Revised: Version 2 Dated: February 1, 2011 '"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 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. "
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