Netafim NMC Pro, NMC-DC Installation Manual

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NMC DC IRRIGATION
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Table of Contents
1. General Instructions 7
2. Basic Requirements for On-Site P reparation 8
3. NMC-DC General Dimensions 9
4. Unpacking and Installation 10
4.1 Unpacking 10
4.2 Solar Panel and Controller Installation 12
5. Power Supply Wiring 13
5.1 Main Battery Wiring 13
5.2 Solar Panel Wiring 15
5.3 Cold Start 16
5.4 Set Language, Date and Time 18
6. Electrical Installation 19
6.1 Input/OutputLayout 19
6.1.1 Input/OutputCard Layout 20
6.2 Controller Hardware Verification 21
6.3 Solenoid Installation 22
6.4 Output Terminals 24
6.4.1 12V DC Latch Connection 24
6.4.2 12V DC Latch Hydraulic Connection 25
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6.5 Input Terminals 26
6.5.1 Wring 26
6.5.2 Digital Input Connection 28
6.5.3 Analog Input Connection 29
6.5.4 Analog Input Dip Switch Selections 30
6.6 PC and Inter-Controller Comm unication 31
6.6.1 Card Installation 31
6.6.2 Wiring and Controller Setup 32
7. Controller Set-Up 34
7.1 Hardware Checklist 34
7.2 Output Definition 35
7.3 Digital Input Definition 37
7.4 Analog Input Definition 38
8. Controller Test Procedure 39
8.1 Test Relays 39
8.2 Digital Input Test 40
8.3 Analog Input T est 41
8.4 Power & Communication Test 43
9. System Configuration Procedure 44
9.1 Device Delay Configuration 44
9.2 Pum p Station Configuration 45
9.3 Valve Configuration 46
9.4 Valve Flow Rate 46
9.5 Water Meter 47
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9.6 Dosing Channel Configuration 48
9.7 Dosing Configuration 49
9.8 EC/pH Sensor Range 50
9.9 History Resolution 51
9.10 System Nutrigation™ Check 52
9.10.1 Simulation 53
9.10.2 Water Run Time 54
9.10.3 Start/Stop Valve 55
9.11 Data Plug 56
10. Controller Advanced Settings 57
10.1 Pum p Station Configuration 57
10.2 Multiple Water Meters 60
10.3 Drain Meter Measurem ent 62
10.3.1 Drain Log 63
10.4 Various Dosing Configurations 64
10.4.1 Method 1 64
10.4.2 Method 2 65
10.4.3 Method 3 65
10.5 Dosing Configuration 66
10.5.1 EC/pH Control 66
10.5.2 EC/pH Control Alarm Setting 66
10.6 Dual EC/pH Sensors 67
10.7 Advanced System Setup 68
10.8 SMS Setup 71 Edit SMS Phonebook 72 SMS Personal Message 72
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11. Hot Keys and Status Screens 73 Appendix A- NMC-DC Parts List 74 Appendix B- Troubleshooting 77 Appendix C- Replacement and Additional Installations 82 Appendix D- Sensor Installation and Definition 86
Appendix E-Technical Speci ficat ions 98 Appendix F- Main Menu Tree 105 Warranty 109
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1. General Instructions
Installation should be performed by authorized technicians only.
Verify t hat fiel d com ponents are working properly.
All safety regulations are to be applied.
Do not apply force or pressure on components during t he instal lati on procedure.
Refer to your supervisor if problems occu r during i nstall ation procedure.
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2. Basic Requirements for On-Site Preparation
Verify Main Battery 12VDC and solar panel .
Environment temperature between (-10
o
c)-(+60oc).
Verify protect ion f rom dam aging cl im ate conditions.
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3. General Dimensions
32.5 cm
12.75 in
28 cm
11 in
18.5 cm
7.25 in
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Package carefully
1 2
Solar Panel and accompanying accessories
4. Unpacking and Installation
4.1 Unpacking
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Package carefully
NMC-DC and accompanying accessories
3 4
5
User manual
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BOTTOM OF CONTROLLER
4.2 Solar Panel and Controller Installati on
Solar Panel on pole
1
Washer and nut x4
2
Controller on pole
3
Washer and nut x4
4
TOP OF PANEL
BOTTOM OF PANEL
TOP OF CONTROLLER
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Controller case and cover
9V Battery
Gland cover
CAUTION! SHOCK HAZARD! The electrical installation should be pe r for m e d by a qualified elec trician only!
5. Power Supply Wiring
5.1 Main Battery Wiri ng
1
3
2
4
Wire through gland and into the controller
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Terminal screw
Wires Wires to 12VDC battery
5
76
Wires as shown
Terminal screw
Battery switch is in OFF position!
NOTE: Recommended battery is 17Ah or more.
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5.2 Solar Panel Wiring
1
Solar Power Cable Cable into Controller through gland
2
3
Sleeves to expose wires
4
Terminal screw
Wires as shown
Terminal screw
9V Battery
Main Battery
Solar Panel
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Delete
In case cold start was not done on time:
Brown button
5.3 Cold Start
1
2
2
Battery Switch
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For process
to end
Delete button until ‘Cold Start’ message appears
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5 76
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“6. Setup” in Main Menu“2. System Setup”Enter desired language and volume unit“1. Time & Date” in Setup menu and set
“MENU” on
touch pad
1 2
Note: In any given menu, you may use arrow and
ENTER keys on touch pad to make a selection or press the corresponding number and ENTER on touch pad as a short cut.
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5.4 Set Language, Time and Date
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Out – output (Pum ps, Valves, Filters…)
DI – digital input (water meter, fertilizer meter)
AI – analog input (E C , pH , Temperature…)
. Electrica l Insta llat ion 6
9-16 DC Latch output
6.1 Input/Output Layout
17-24 DC Latch output1-8 DC Latch output
4 Digital &
4 Analog input
Card
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Modular I/O Bus:
Up to 4 I/O Cards
2 I/O Card Options
DC Latch Output Card
Digital & Analog Input Car d
LED Status Lights for :
DC Latch Output Card
Digital & Analog Input Car d
6.1.1 I/O Card Layout
OUT 1-8 OUT 9-16 OUT 17-24
COMM.
CARD
CPU CARD
DIGITAL &
ANALOG
INPUT CARD
POWER SUPPLY
CARD
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Hardware OK
”8. Install””6. Hardware checklist”
3
1 2
6.2 Controller Hardware Verification
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Solenoids on pole
1
6.3 Solenoid Installation
Washer and nut x2
2
Rubber band
3
Gland cover
4
And CUT pad
5
Wires through gland, pad and into the controller
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Terminal screw
Wires as shown
Previous step for all wires
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Terminal screw
8
Wires using tie wraps x10
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12V DC Latch (Normally Open Connection)
Relevant screws
-Red wires on top terminal (+)
-Black wires on middle terminal (-)
-If there is a 3 wired solenoid, insert white wires on lower terminal (com)
Until wires are locked
1
2
3
6.4 Output Terminals
6.4.1 12V DC Latch Connection
12V DC Latch (Normally Closed Conne ction)
-Black wires on top terminal
-Red wires on middle terminal
-If there is a 3 wired solenoid, insert white wires on lower terminal
Common
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6.4.2 12V DC Latch Hydraulic Connection (Normally Open/Closed)
Electrical connections:
Red wires to top terminal (+)
Black wires to middle terminal (-)
If there is a third whitewire, connect to lower terminal (com) To change from Normally Open to Normally Closed:
-Reverse vent and pressure inputs as described in the picture above.
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Digital and Analog Inputs as required
6.5 Input Terminals
Digital & Analog
Input Card
1
6.5.1 Wiring
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Digital Inputs (1-4):
Water Meter Pressure switchFloatsAny other ON/OFF inputs
2
3
Analog Inputs (1-4):
EC/pH TemperatureHumidityAny other analog sensor
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6.5.2 Digital Input Connection
Water Meter, Fertilizer Meter
Float switch, Pressure switch, etc.
Water Meter Diode
500Ω Resistor
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Common
Input #1 to #4
+12VDC supply for H um idity and Pyranometer sensors
+12VDC for peripheral equipment , m aximum consumption 100mA
6.5.3 Anal o g Input Co nne c ti o ns
The Analog input card includes 4 x Analog inputs
The type of every input can be selected by a dip switch positioning
Dip Switches
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Dip switch position for each input as needed according to location
6.5.4 Analog Input Dip Switch Selections
Sensor typeDip switch position
Temperature sensor (30kΩ)Temp
Humidity, Radiat ion, Pressure…0-5V
EC, pH4-20mA
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6.6 PC and Inter-Controller Comm unication
Option A: RS-485
Option B: RS-232
Insert RS-485/485x2 card Insert RS-232 card
6.6.1 Card Installation
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6.6.2 Wiring and Controller Se tup
MUX RS 485
B
A
DB9
connector
Ground (shield)
Do not connect the end of the cable’s shield to the ground.
Use 2 wire shielded comm unication cable.
NMC-DC Controller 1 NMC-DC Controller 2
Option A: RS-485
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MUX RS-232
Option B: RS-232
Tx
Rx
Com
DB9
connector
Ground (shield)
Use 3 wire shielded comm unication cable.
NMC-DC Controller 1 NMC-DC Controller 2
Do not connect the end of the cable’s shield to the ground.
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“7. Hardware Check list” in Installation menu
For Reference Only- overview of hardware check inputs and outputs
System is equipped with: 24 outputs 4 digital inputs 4 analog inputs
7.1 Hardware Checklist
1
2nd8 Latch
card
1st8 Latch
card
3rd8 Latch
card
Digital Input 1
7. Controller Set-Up
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“8. Install” in main menu and press ENTER“1. Device Layout” and press ENTER
2
Technician writes an I/O list
1
7.2 Output Definition
3
Define devices: Ex. Valve 1 and 2 Relay 9 and 10 as Output 9 and 10 (Relay 9=1
st
Output of 2ndcard…)
4
Press (+/-)
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These steps for every output
“2. Device List” is read-only overview list of definitions for verification
ENTER
5
NOTE: Choose the appropriate option
depending on the type of solenoid.
•Netafim solenoid has a pulse rate of 90 msec.
•Other solenoid has a pulse rate of 40 msec
•Relay Latch has a pulse rate of 15 msec..
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“3. Digital Input 1” in Installation menu Input 1 set def inition
Steps 2-4 for all Input definitions-according to
technician a nd equipment in field
2
3 4
7.3 Digital Input Definition
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“5. Analog Input 1” in Installation menu
Pre-programmed at factory:
1. EC Sensor
2. PH Sensor
Channel 1 and enter additional sensors according to terminal and dip swi tch position
Previous step for all other analog input sensors
1
2
7.4 Analog Input Definition
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8. Controller Test Procedure
“5. Test” in Main Menu
“1. Relays” to test output devices in the field (dry test) Highlight status, press ENTER, “MAN” appears To end process press ENTER again
For Irrigation valve test, send someone out in field with Walky-Talky to verify status
2
3
1
4
Output Level (A/D): ≤300 A/D when all outputs are on. If output level is above 300, see Troubleshooting Appendix B
8.1 Test Relays
NOTE: In order to bring solenoid to Normally Open/Closed position either manually open and close each output, or sw itch controller of f and back on again for automatic positioning.
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“2. Digital Input” in Test menu
Dry test- Get a pulse using magnet; attach magnet to get a pulse from the “read” of the cable
Water, fertilizer and any auxiliary meters: Count up 1-255Delta pressure: 1= ON, 0= OFF
1 2
3
8.2 Digital Input Test
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“3. Analog Input” in Test menu See Table 6.4 (Next Page)
“4. Temperature” or “5. Humidity”­values will be displayed
8.3 Analog Input Test
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Sensor type Description
pH sensor pH = 0 – A/D = 205
pH = 7.0 – A/D = 615 pH = 14.0 – A/D = 1023
EC sensor EC = 0 – A/D = 205
EC = 2.0 – A/D = 370 EC = 10.0 – A/D = 1024
Humidity sensor RH% = 0 – A/D = 0
RH% = 50 – A/D = 308 RH% = 100 – A/D = 620
Temp sensor
T°C = 0 – A/D = 768 T°C = 25 – A/D = 489 T°C = 50 – A/D = 250
Table 6.4
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8.4 Power & Communication Test
1
“7. Power & Communication” in Test menu
2
3
4
ENTER
Solar Panel 13.0 Volts Main Battery ≈ 12.5 Volts 9V Battery ≈ 9.9 Volts Main Battery Status = FULL
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9. Sy s tem Configuration Procedure
Irrigation sys tem and controller configuration
“7. Config” in Main Menu“1. Device Delay Configuration”Enter delay values. See table below.
10 Sec
ON
ON
ON
Start
End
5 10 Sec 5
Pump
Main valve
Valve
NMC Device delay
Irrigation
ON
NOTE: Settings in the graph below
are for example only.
1
3
2
9.1 Device Delay Configuration
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“2. Pump Station Configuration”Define capacity of main pump
NOTE: If there is more than 1 pump, please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings
1
2
9.2 Pump Station Configuration
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3
“3. Valve Configuration”Allocate pump, main valve and water meter
(Note: If there is more than 1 pump, refer to NMC-DC User Manual)
“4. Valve Flow Rate”Define exact flow consumption of every valve:
Technician must calculate formula: [Drippers/lateral x dripper capacity (liters/hr) x # of laterals/valve] ÷ 1000 = nominal flow of valve (m³/hr)
Set Min./Max. flow rate limits per valve for alarm (already defined as 25% by default)
Number of
laterals
Drippers /
Lateral
Dripper
capacity
Irrigation
valve
NOTE: In case of use of multiple water
meters or drain meter, please refer to Advanced Settings on page 62/64.
9.3 Valve Confi guration
9.4 Valve Flow R ate
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“5. Water Meter”Define resolution of water meter-
See label on water meter as shown in Step 2
If there is no label, check data sheet supplied with the meter.
NOTE: If there is more than 1 water meter, please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings
1
2
3
9.5 Water Meter
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“6. Dosing channel Configuration”Define flow rate of every VenturiDefine channels 1-4=ECDefine channel 5=Acid
NOTE: In case of different dosing pump (electric) or setting (fertilizer meter), please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings
1
3
2
9.6 Dosing Channel Configuration
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“7. Dosing Configuration”EC and PH Control and Alarms to “Yes”Set Min. On Time to 0.82.0 seconds Set Min. Off Time to 0.82.0 secondsTo set Control Cycle, run system and measure time
in seconds it takes to see reaction of EC/PH meter Set dosing Booster Delay to 10 seconds
NOTE: For different dosing settings, please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings
1 2 3
9.7 Dosing Configuration
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“12. EC/PH Configuration”Leave as is
NOTE: When using multiple EC or pH sensors, please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings
1 2
9.8 EC/PH Sensor Range
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Program how often computer should collect sensor data. (Keep in mind that lower resolution will quickly fill the memory and overwrite the old data - See NMC-DC User Manual)
NOTE: For more details on system setup, please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings
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9.9 History Resolution
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9.10 System Nutrigation™ Check
EC/pH is on target
1 2
3
4
Enter desired amount of fertilizer to inject per dosing channel in l/m³ (USA: Gallon/1000 gallon)
Enter desired target EC/pH levels
Know limits of irrigation system. Calculate max. allowed injection: (Dosing channel suction flow ÷ average flow rate from field) X 0.8 = Max. injection quantity (lit/m³, USA: Gallon/1000 gallon.)
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9.10.1 Simulation
10 liters of water in bucketInject 50 ml of fertilizer from each tankInject 30 ml of acidMix until acid and fertilizer is dissolved
EC and pH levels. Results should be relatively close to
desired target. Deviation of ≤ 0.5 from target is allowed.
10 liters of Source Water
Use protective equipment, gloves and goggles whe n handling fertilizers , ac id and other chemicals!
30 ml ACID
50 ml of Fertilizer from
each Tank
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3
Enter water run time or quantity
9.10.2 Water Run Time
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3
Run Time Program (1) Dosing Program (1)
9.10.3 Start/S top Valve
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9.11 Data Plug
Data plug into
terminal
2
1
3 4 5
Data Plug from terminal at end
of process
System is idle and not
in process before “Write
to Data Plug”
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Stability: Time between each pump start Off Delay: Time delay between switching
each pump Off
Pumps 1, 2 & 3 form a station
Valves 1 & 2 allocated to Pump 4 Valves 3, 4 & 5 allocated to station of pumps 1, 2 &3
1
5 6
3 4
2
Pump 1
Pump 2
Pump 3
Pump 4
Valve 1
Valve 5
Valve 4
Valve 3
Valve 2
10. Controller Advanced Settings
10.1 Pump Station Configuration
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Drainage Timing Option A- When ir rig a t ing 1 valve which allocated to the a drain meter
08:30 08:35 09:00 09:10 09:20 09:30
Valve 1
Drain Valve 1
Drain meter 1
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Drainage T iming Option B- When irrig at ing 2 consecutive valves which allocated to the same drain meter
Drain meter 1
NOTE: Valve 2 “On Delay” is taking
control of valve 1 “Off Delay”. Means that valve 1 drain measurem ent finished while valve 2 drain measurement just started
08:30 08:35 09:00 09:05 09:20 09:30
Valve 1
Valve 2
Drain Valve 1 Drain Valve 2
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Option A- Standard Use/Measurement
1
4
5
2 3
Enter capacity and type for additional water meters
Configure meters to valves Ex: Valves 3, 4 & 5 are allocated to water meters 2, 3 $ 4 consecutively
10.2 Multiple Water Meters
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Option B- Multiple Water Sources (Used for water management, meters are located before the irrigation system)
NOTE: Cannot allocate a water
meter to a valve.
Tank 1
Tank 2
Fresh Water
Drain Water
Water
Meter 1
Water
Meter 2
Water
Meter 3
Water
Meter 4
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Measure delay: On delay= time it takes for water to get through the system. Off Delay= time after irrigation it takes for water to fully drain and stop drain measurement.
Option A- Total M easurem ent
Option B- Sample Measurement
Sample
Collect sample from drain of 1 lateral=simulate the total amount of drain water per valve/shift
Total Flow
10.3 Drain Meter Measurement (Drain applications for greenhouses)
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History Menu
View drainage history log
10.3.1 Drain Log
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Set nominal pump capacity
Alarm Menu
Inject fertilizer according to nominal capacity of pump/measure from fertilizer meter for verification purposes
10.4.1 Method 1- Dosing Pump control =Nominal Flow Rate
Dosing pump measurement= Fert. Meter Dosing pump type= Venturi or Electric
Set dosing meter ratio V/P of dosing meter, = volume per pulse in liter (L) or gallon (G)
Set alarm when the difference between the nominal dosing flow and the measured dosing flow is ±xx% (default set at recommended 25%)
10.4 Various Dosi ng C onfigurati ons
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10.4.2 Method 2- Dosing Pump control =Nominal Flow Rate
Dosing pump measurement= Calculate dosing pump flow rate Dosing pump type= Venturi or Electric
10.4.3 Method 3- Dosing Pump control =According Fert. meter pulses
Dosing pump measurement= Fert. Meter Dosing pump type= Hydraulic
(For quantitative injection only)
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10.5 Dosing Configuration
10.5.2 EC/pH Control- Alar m Setting
Type of each channel configured by technician during installation process
EC- channel influenced by EC levels ACID- channel to inject acid to reduce pH levels PASSIVE-no EC/pH influence ALKALI-channel to increase pH levels
Ex: If dosing channel 1 is set by the grower to inject 10 liter/m3, the controller auto adjust range is 5 to 15 liter/m
3
in order to meet the EC level.
EC/pH coarse tuning- when way off target, faster/stronger correction EC/pH fine tuning- off target is low, slow/light correction Control cycle- Delay time from fertilizer/Acid injection point to EC/pH sensors reading EC/pH averaging- balanced reading from EC/pH sensors Dose boost off delay- time clear water circulated through system after fertigation stops and venturi closes
10.5.1 EC/pH Control- System will inj ect +/- depending on EC levels, auto-adjust to meet target levels.
Set limits for controller adj ustments when levels are too high/low
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10.6 Dual EC/pH Sensors- Additional sensors as fail-safe and to verify if difference occurs, alarm will signal.
Enter sensor difference to set alarm
Select action and delay-
if 1 sens or fails, sensor 2 activated
Install sensors
as in section 7.4
At end, if one sensor fails, the technician can set
the system to be controlled by the 2
nd
sensor
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10.7 Advanced System Setup
End day time
Max. cooling parallel
Max. misting parallel
Define cooling/misting valve/pump
Set max. cooling/misting programs working together
Stop time for measuring water and dosing accumulating information from irrigation valves and dosing channels
NOTE: Use only when the system has a limited capacity to operate max # cooling/misting programs simultaneously.
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Stop irriga tion ? Stop Dosing?
Valve transition
Set to pause irrigation during cooling/misting process, then resume irrigation
Set to pause irrigation during filter flushing process, then resume irrigation
Set to pause dosi ng dur ing filter flushing process, then resume irrigation
Set delay between valves or set to overlap valves in order to create pressure before opening them by pressing +/- key
5 second delay
5 second overlap
Valve 2Valve 1
5 sec.
overlap
5 sec.
delay
Valve 1 Valve 2
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Default hot key/ History resolution Weather station
**
Change setting of default hot key that will be present for the grower as a default. Set history resolution-how often system saves information
Local – Only one controller network Master- connected to station, transfers data to slave controller Slave-more than 1 controller network, not connected to weather station but receive data by communication to the Master **Each controller must be given I.D. # prior to this setting
Baud rate
Select baud rate of communication: Lower Port - Controllers and PC Upper Port - Controller and its expansion boxes/Remote unit (SingleNet)
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10.8 SMS Setup
SMS Support ON – Select YES in order to activate the SMS feature
Send Period (hh:mm:ss) –
Define how often the controller will check for new alarms to send
Default: every 5 minutes 00:05:00
Setup Menu
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Up to 12 personal messages can be programmed to be sent out at a preset time to any of the subscribers. The personal message can be up to 70 characters long.
For the text use the numeric keypad
SMS PERSONAL MESSAGE
EDIT SMS PHONEBOOK
The Edit SMS Phonebook screen allows you to add and edit subscribers for the SMS service.
User name – Enter the recipient name using the numeric keypad (can be up to 11 characters long) Phone number –Enter the recipient’s phone number (can be up to 20 characters long)
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+/-
’ “ A B C D E F + - < > #
456
0
G H I J K L M N O SPACE ( )
7 8 9
P Q R S T U V W X Y Z . , ! ? $
From HH:MM / To HH:MM – Schedule the time period for each subscriber, From (time) / To (time) in a 24 hour format (Example: 2:00pm = 14:00)
RST Allowed – Define permission for the subscriber if to be allowed to reset the alarms Active – Define YES if the subscriber will receive SMS alarms
Scroll
right
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11. Hot Keys and Status Screens
Hot Screen 1- Active Irrigation Hot Screen 3- Program Status
Hot Screen 4- Water Flow & EC/pH Status
Hot Screen 5- Filter Flushing Status Hot Screen 6- Temp. & Hum. Status
Hot Screen 7- Weather Station Status Hot Screen 8- System Pressure Status
Hot Screen 2- Irrigation Process Status
In the Active Irrigation screen, can view status of the system by pressing number keys corresponding to each hot screen.
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NMC-DC Parts List
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NMC-DC Parts List
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9 5 6 7 11 12
123410 13
14
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NMC-DC Parts List Con’t …
Item Description
Netafim Cat. #
1. 9V Battery
2. NMC-DC Power Supply card
3. NMC-DC Digital & Analog Input card
4. NMC-DC CPU card
5. NMC-DC 8 Latch Output card
6. NMC-DC 8 Latch Output card
7. NMC-DC 8 Latch Output card
8. NMC-DC Display card
9. NMC-DC Keyboard card
10. Flat Cable
11. NMC-DC Communication card
12. Spare Fuse x2
13. NMC-DC SD card
14. NMC-DC Data Plug
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
1. Power Fail
Switch is in the ON position.
Fuse x2
If controller still is not working then turn switch OFF and:
If controller turns on and off:
Solar Panel 13.0 Volts Main Battery ≈ 12.5 Volts Main Battery Status = FULL
”5. Test””7. Power & Communication”
Battery
IF CONTROLLER S TILL IS NOT WOR KING THEN :
Option A – Replace Fuse
Option B – Replace Battery
FINAL SOLUTION
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2. "No Flow” A larm
If a “No Flow” alarm appears go through the following steps to identify the problem.
All RELAY cards installed are present
8. Install
1 2
6. Hardware Checklist
If one of the RELAY cards is not present, go to Appendix C – Replacement and Additional Installations. Follow the steps for replacing the appropriate Relay Latch card.
D. In (Digital Input Card) is present
If Digital Input card is not present, go to Appendix C – Replacement and Additional Installations.
Follow the steps for replacing the Digital Input card.
Option A – Relay Card Malfunction Option B – Digital Input Card Malfunction
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3. “Sensor Fail” Alarm
If a “Sensor Fail” alarm appears go through the following steps to identify the problem.
8. Install
1 2
6. Hardware Checklist
D. In (Digital Input Card) is present
Option A – Digital Input Card Malfunction
If Digital Input card is not present, go to Appendix C – Replacement and Additional Installations. Follow the steps for replacing the Digital Input card.
Option B – Dip Switches Position Incorr ect
Dip Switches are correctly arranged according to Appendix D - Sensor
Installation and Definition
Option C – Sensor Malfunction
If Dip switches are correctly positioned, go to section 8.3 Analog Input Test and make sure controller receives proper sensor readings.
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4. Display Backlight Failure
Voltage
No Voltage:Replace Keyboard Card Appendix C – Replacement and Additional Installations.
Option A – Keyboard Card
Voltage:Replace LCD Card
Appendix C – Replacement and Additional Installations.
Option B – LCD Card
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Replacement and A dditional Installations
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1. Install 8 Latch Output C ard
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Card from box
2 screws
6
2 Screws
5
To outputs
Controller
Replacement and A dditional Installations
3
12V DC 8 Latch Card Card to locator stub
4
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Wires and 2 Screws
2. Remove a Card (Same for all cards)
3
Pliers
Use pliers to squeeze stub back through hole and gently manipulate card forward to remove
7
Controller
8
Controller
1 2
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LED Wires
LED Connectors
No Fluorescent
No High
Voltage
Order New LCD - SAP # : 74340-004920 Order New Keyboard - SAP#: 74340-003300
3. NMC-DC: New LCD & Keyboard
Screws (x4)
Screws (x6)
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Sensor Installation and D e finition
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Dip switches for each input as needed according to location
1. EC – pH Sensor Connection
Sensor typeJumper positioning
Temperature sensor (30kΩ)Temp
Humidity, Radiat ion, Pressure…0-5V
EC, pH4-20mA
COM
EC pH
24VAC
Transmitter
Terminals
EC – IN 1 :
Dip Switch position
pH – IN 2 :
Cable type
COM/EC/pH- 3x0.5mm2 (20AWG) Shielded 24VAC- 2x0.5mm
2
(20AWG)
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Sensor typeDip Switch position
Temperatur e sensor (30kΩ)Temp
Humidity0-5V
EC, pH, CO2…4-20mA
Outside Temp – IN 3 :
Outside Hum– IN 4 :
Sensor Wires
Temp&H u m sen sor : Black - COM
Temp sen sor: Red - Input Hum sensor: Red - +12VDC
Hum sensor: White - Input
Cable type
4x0.5mm2 (20AWG)
Sensor Installation and D e finition
1. Outside Temp/Hum Sensor Connection
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4
3
Channel 3-Outside Temp.
Channel 4-Outside Hum.
1
1.1 Sensor Definition
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2. Pyranometer Connection- Netafim
Pyranometer – IN 4 :
Sensor typeDip Switch position
Temperature sensor (30kΩ)Temp
Radiation0-5V
EC, pH, CO2…4-20mA
Dip Switch position
Brown +12VDC
Green - COM White - Input
Sensor Wires
Cable type
3x0.5mm2 (20AWG) Shielded
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Channel 4-Radiation
1 2
2.1 Radiation Sensor Definition
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2.2 Radiation Sensor Configuration Option A- Netafim
1 2 3
4
MENU
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Define Radiation Factor according to value on sensor milivolt/watt/m². To Increase/Decrease faster, use arrows while holding down ENTER
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Set Radiation Offset to ≥ 17.00 for after sunset when there is no radiation
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MENU
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Sensor typeDip Switch position
Temperature sensor (30kΩ)Temp
Pressure inlet, Pressure outlet0-5V
Pressure inlet, Pressure outlet4-20mA
Pressure inlet – IN 2 :
Pressure outlet– IN 3 :
P in - COM P in - Input
P out - COM P out - Input
Filter Station
3. Pressure Transducer Connection
Cable type
3x0.5mm2 (20AWG) Shielded
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3.1 Analog Pressure Sensor Definition
1 2 3
Channel 3- Pressure Out
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Channel 2- Pressure In
5 6
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11
9
Define units 0-5V or 4-20 mA according to sensor range (ex: 0-10 bar)
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10
MENU
Pressure value matches value on pressure gauge of main line
Highly recommended!
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Netafim pressure sensor specifies:
0.5 Volt = -1.25 Bar
4.5 Volt = 11.25 Bar
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Sensor Type Measured Values Accuracy Input Range
Maximum Cable Length
Cable Type
Temperature – RTS-s
-20°C to 50°C/ -4°F to 122°F
0.3°C 30kOhm 500 meter (1640 feet)
2x0.5mm² (20 AWG)
EC
0 to 10mS (old transmitters used 20mS)
0.05 to 0.1mS 4 – 20mA ---
3x0.5mm² (20 AWG) Sheilded
pH 0 - 14 0.1 4 – 20mA ---
RH – RHS-10 0 – 100%
±2% (10%-90% RH), ±3.5% (90%-100% RH)
0 – 3 VDC 300 meter (985 feet)
3x0.5mm² (20 AWG)
Pyranometer­Netafim
300-2800nanometer (Up to 1500W/m²)
±5% 0 – 5VDC ---
3x0.5mm2 (20AWG) Shielded
Wind Speed 4-280 km/hr (2-175 mph) ±5%
Pulse output (Wind Cups & Magnetic Switch)
100 meter (330 feet)
4x0.5mm² (20 AWG)
Pressure Up to 10bar (145 PSI) --- 0 – 5 VDC ---
3x0.5mm2 (20AWG) Shielded
Rain Collector
"Rain amount (mm or inch) Collection area: 200 cm2 (31 inch²) Resolution: 0.254mm (0.01"")"
"±2%, Rainfall count between 0.2-50mm/hr (0.01-2""/hr)±3%, Rainfall count between 50­150mm/hr ( 2-4""/hr)"
Dry contact (tipping bucket)
100 meter (330 feet)
---
Rain Detector Rain, No Rain 0.2mm/hr
"Dry contact/0­5VDC"
4. Sensor and Cable Specifications
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Technical Specifications
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1.1 KEYBOARD & DISPLAY
Graphical LCD Display
Back light
5.5”
Tactile feel Keyboard
1. Controller Components
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