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

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SmartProfile Base Station
Installation Guide
Only Smartfield trained 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/
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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 3
Installation 4-5
Warranty 6-7
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Introduction
Congratulations, you have just purchased the
SmartProfile Base Station, one of the most advanced
irrigation management tools available.
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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.
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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:
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Important Safety Precautions
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Only Smartfield trained 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 the
device and all persons.
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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
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Installation
The SmartProfile Base
Station box weighs
approximately 20 lbs.
Please remember to lift
with your legs.
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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.
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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.
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Figure 1: Showing the RF Antenna outlet located on
the bottom of the system.
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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.)
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Figure 2: Showing the battery power cord plugged into
the motherboard socket labeled “Battery”.
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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,
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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.
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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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