Netafim NMC-JUNIOR PRO Installation Manual
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NMC-JUNIOR PRO User Manual
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VERSION 9.06 REV 1.0 110363
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CONTENTS
Table of Contents
1 General Instructions ................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Basic Requirements for On-Site Preparation ....................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Frequency Inverters ............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 General Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2 Unpacking and Mounting ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Box Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Option A ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Option B ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
3 Power Supply WIring ............................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Main Power Wiring ............................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Electrical Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.1 Accessing the Application ......................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 Running the Application ............................................................................................................................ 16
4 Electrical Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 18
4.1 Input/Output Layout ............................................................................................................................................ 18
4.2 Output Terminals ................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.2.1 Output Terminal Wiring ............................................................................................................................. 19
4.2.2 Example of Output Wiring ......................................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Input Terminals .................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.3.1 Input Terminal Wiring ................................................................................................................................ 20
4.3.2 Digital Input Examples ............................................................................................................................... 21
4.4 PC and Inter-Controller Communication ............................................................................................................ 23
4.4.1 Card Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.2 Wiring and Controller Setup ...................................................................................................................... 24
5 Controller Setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.1 Start-Up .............................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2 Device Layout .................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Device List .......................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.4 Digital Input ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
5.5 Analog Input ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.6 Hot Keys and Status Screens ............................................................................................................................ 30
6 Controller Test Procedure..................................................................................................................................... 32
6.1 Relays ................................................................................................................................................................ 32
6.2 Digital Input ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
6.3 Analog Input ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
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6.4 Temperature ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
6.5 Humidity ............................................................................................................................................................. 34
7 System Configuration Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 35
7.1 Device Delay Configuration................................................................................................................................ 35
7.1.1 Example of Device Startup & Shutdown Order ......................................................................................... 36
7.1.2 Example of Stagger Valve Delay – Multiple Shifts .................................................................................... 37
7.2 Pump Station Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 38
7.3 Valve Configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 39
7.4 Valve Flow Rate ................................................................................................................................................. 40
7.5 Water Meter........................................................................................................................................................ 41
7.6 Dosing Channel Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 42
7.7 Dosing Configuration .......................................................................................................................................... 43
7.8 Drainage Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 44
7.9 EC/pH Configuration .......................................................................................................................................... 44
7.10 Cooling Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 45
7.11 Misting Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 45
7.12 History Resolution .......................................................................................................................................... 45
7.13 System Nutrigation™ Check .......................................................................................................................... 46
7.13.1 Check if EC/pH is on Target ...................................................................................................................... 46
7.13.2 Water Run Time ........................................................................................................................................ 46
7.13.3 Start/Stop Valve ......................................................................................................................................... 47
8 Controller Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................................. 48
8.1 Pump Station Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 48
8.2 Multiple Water Meters ........................................................................................................................................ 48
8.3 Various Dosing Configurations........................................................................................................................... 49
8.3.1 Method 1 .................................................................................................................................................... 49
8.3.2 Method 2 .................................................................................................................................................... 49
8.3.3 Method 3 .................................................................................................................................................... 49
8.4 Dosing Configuration .......................................................................................................................................... 50
8.4.1 EC/pH Control Step 1 ................................................................................................................................ 50
8.4.2 EC/pH Control Step 2 ................................................................................................................................ 50
9 Program Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 51
9.1 Irrigation ............................................................................................................................................................. 51
9.1.1 Setting Irrigation that is Longer than 24 Hours .......................................................................................... 55
9.2 Influence Program .............................................................................................................................................. 55
9.2.1 Using the Influences .................................................................................................................................. 55
9.2.2 Setting the Influences ................................................................................................................................ 55
9.3 Water Run Time ................................................................................................................................................. 60
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9.4 Dosing ................................................................................................................................................................ 61
9.4.1 Dosing Program ......................................................................................................................................... 61
9.4.2 Dosing Injection Methods .......................................................................................................................... 61
9.5 Ext. Condition ..................................................................................................................................................... 63
9.6 Agitator ............................................................................................................................................................... 64
9.7 Selector .............................................................................................................................................................. 65
9.8 Filter Flushing ..................................................................................................................................................... 65
9.9 Cooling ............................................................................................................................................................... 66
9.10 Misting ............................................................................................................................................................ 68
9.11 Water Heating ................................................................................................................................................ 69
10 Manual Operation Menu .................................................................................................................................. 70
10.1 Irrigation Pause .............................................................................................................................................. 70
10.2 Start/Stop Program ........................................................................................................................................ 70
10.3 Start/Stop Valve ............................................................................................................................................. 71
10.4 Filter Flushing ................................................................................................................................................ 72
11 Setup Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 73
11.1 Time and Date ............................................................................................................................................... 73
11.2 System Setup................................................................................................................................................. 74
11.3 Temperature Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 75
11.4 Humidity Calibration ....................................................................................................................................... 75
11.5 EC/pH Calibration .......................................................................................................................................... 76
11.5.1 Calibration of the EC/pH Monitor Transmitter ........................................................................................... 76
11.5.2 EC/pH Transmitter Monitor & NMC-Junior Pro Correlation....................................................................... 78
11.6 Sensors Logging ............................................................................................................................................ 78
11.7 Write to Data Plug .......................................................................................................................................... 79
11.8 Read from Gold Data Plug ............................................................................................................................. 79
12 Appendix A: NMC-Junior Pro Parts List ........................................................................................................ 80
13 Appendix B: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 81
13.1 Controller Display is Off ................................................................................................................................. 81
13.2 Output Malfunction ......................................................................................................................................... 82
14 Appendix C: Replacements and Additional Installations ............................................................................ 84
14.1 Power Supply Card ........................................................................................................................................ 84
14.2 Relay Card ..................................................................................................................................................... 85
15 Appendix D: Sensor Installation and Definition............................................................................................ 86
15.1 EC – pH Sensor Connection .......................................................................................................................... 86
15.1.1 EC Sensor Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 87
15.1.2 pH Sensor Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 88
15.2 Temperature/Humidity Sensor Connection ................................................................................................... 90
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15.2.1 Humidity Sensor Definition ........................................................................................................................ 91
15.3 Sensor and Cable Specifications ................................................................................................................... 91
16 Appendix E: Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................... 92
16.1 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 92
16.2 Controller Components .................................................................................................................................. 92
16.2.1 Keyboard & Display ................................................................................................................................... 93
16.2.2 Hardware Components ............................................................................................................................. 93
16.2.3 Power Supply Card.................................................................................................................................... 95
16.2.4 Input and Output Card ............................................................................................................................... 98
17 Appendix F: Main Menu Tree .......................................................................................................................... 99
18 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................... 100
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Installation should be performed by authorized technicians only.
• Verify that field components are working properly.
• Apply all safety regulations.
• Do not apply force or pressure on components during the installation procedure.
• Refer to your supervisor if problems occur during installation procedure.
1.1 Basic Requirements for On-Site Preparation
• Verify power source between 115 VAC or 220 VAC ± 10%
• Verify grounding connection < 10Ω
• Environment temperature between -10° C / 14° F to +60° C / 140° F
• Verify protection from damaging climate conditions
1.2 Frequency Inverters
• Frequency inverters can cause severe electrical and electromagnetic interference. Therefore, when
employing a frequency inverter, it is critical that you carefully follow the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
• In particular verify:
that the cable shielding between the inverter and any motor meets industry standards
proper grounding of the inverter's chassis and motor power cable
proper grounding of low voltage cable shield wire
that the controller and inverter cables are kept in separate conduits or wire bundles
1.3 General Dimensions
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UNPACKING AND MOUNTING
2 UNPACKING AND MOUNTING
• Unpacking
• Box Installation
2.1 Unpacking
2.2 Box Installation
• Option A, page 9
• Option B, page 11
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UNPACKING AND MOUNTING
2.2.1 Option A
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2.2.2 Option B
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Power Supply Wiring
3 POWER SUPPLY WIRING
• Main Power Wiring
• Electrical Test
3.1 Main Power Wiring
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3.2 Electrical Test
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Power Supply Wiring
3.3 Firmware Upgrade
SELECT AN OPTION
Hardware Firmware
Hardware Test
Cancel Update
The Bootloader application enables installing or updating the system firmware. The application is menu based and
simple to use and enables updating the firmware from an SD card.
Note: Verify that the card is in place before starting.
Note: Junior Pro supports up to 4 GB SD cards.
3.3.1 Accessing the Application
1. Press and hold the Left and Down arrow keys.
2. Turn on the unit.
In the screen that appears, enter the password: 38845.
Note: If you enter the wrong password, an error message appears and the program goes to the Main Screen.
Repeat the process.
3. Press Enter. The screen below appears.
Note: Hardware Test is used for quality control only.
3.3.2 Running the Application
Note: Pressing Exit or ESC takes you to the previous menu.
1. Select Hardware Firmware. The following screen appears (example only):
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Power Supply Wiring
SELECT A FILE
Path: /
NMC_PRO <DIR> 13/Oct/2009
NEWPRO~1
<DIR>
12/Sept/2014
SELECT A FILE
Path: /
NETAFIMHEX1.04
<DIR>
12/Sept/2014
New Software Version
New Software Found
COLD START REQUIRED!!
New Version:
8.02.49
NETAFIM <DIR> 12/Sept/2014
Press ENTER to confirm selection or MENU to return.
2. Select the required directory.
3. Press Enter.
The following screen appears:
NMC_PRO <DIR> 13/Oct/2009
NETAFIMHEX1.06 <DIR> 12/Sept/2014
4. Select the required software version.
5. Press Enter.
6. A confirmation message appears. Select Yes.
7. Press Enter.
Note: Do not turn the unit off during the update! If there is an interruption (for example a power outage), restart the
process.
At the end of the process, the following screen appears (the version numbers are examples only):
Old Version: 8.02.00
Press ENTER To Continue.
8. Press Enter and perform a Cold Start.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
• Input/Output Layout, page 18
• Output Terminals, page 19
• Input Terminals, page 20
• PC and Inter-Controller Communication, page 23
4.1 Input/Output Layout
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
4.2 Output Terminals
• Output Terminal Wiring
• Example of Output Wiring
4.2.1 Output Terminal Wiring
4.2.2 Example of Output Wiring
Note: Before switching the controller on, the technician should verify that there is no short circuit on each output.
(Resistance test)
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
4.3 Input Terminals
• Input Terminal Wiring
• Digital Input Examples
4.3.1 Input Terminal Wiring
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
4.3.2 Digital Input Examples
• Example A
Digital input 1: Water meter, Fertilizer meter
Digital input 2: Float switch, Pressure switch
Digital Input 3: Water Meter with Photo-Diode Output
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• Example B: EC / pH sensors
Can wire EC/pH main power source to 24VAC on the output terminals.
• Example C: Temperature / Humidity Sensors
Can wire 24VAC source in same way as on previous page.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
4.4 PC and Inter-Controller Communication
• Card Installation
• Wiring and Controller Setup
4.4.1 Card Installation
• Option A: RS-232 Card
• Option B: RS-485 Card
4.4.1.1 Option A: RS-232 Card
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4.4.1.2 Option B: RS-485 Card
4.4.2 Wiring and Controller Setup
• Option A: RS-232 Setup
• Option B: RS-485 Setup
• Communication Distance and Baud Rate
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
4.4.2.1 Option A: RS-232 Setup
• Use 3 wire shielded communication cable
• Do not connect the end of the cable’s shield to the ground.
• Refer to 4.4.2.3Communication Distance and Baud Rate.
4.4.2.2 Option B: RS-485 Setup
• Use 2 wire shielded communication cable.
• Do not connect the end of the cable’s shield to the ground.
• Refer to 4.4.2.3Communication Distance and Baud Rate.
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4.4.2.3 Communication Distance and Baud Rate
Baud rate is dependent on cable length and number of controllers.
10 Controllers 1 Controller Baud Rate
1200 meter / 0.75 mile 2000 meter / 1.25 mile 9600 BPS
1800 meter/ 1.12 mile 2500 meter / 1.55 mile 4800 BPS
2400 meter /1.49 mile 3000 meter / 1.86 mile 2400 BPS
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CONTROLLER SETUP
5 CONTROLLER SETUP
INSTALLATION
• Start-Up
• Error! Reference source not found.
• Error! Reference source not found.
• Error! Reference source not found.
5.1 Start-Up
• Device Layout, page 27
• Device List, page 28
• Digital Input, page 28
5.2 Device Layout
1. DEVICE LAYOUT
2. DEVICE LIST
3. DIGITAL INPUT
4. ANALOG INPUT
The device layout screen allows you to assign functions to each output (relay).
1. Place the cursor on the Function column, use the arrow keys to reach the relevant line, and press ENTER. A
selection list including all available devices will appear.
2. Choose the required device and confirm by pressing ENTER. The cursor will move to the No. column.
3. Specify the number of the device in the controller and press ENTER to confirm.
4. If you wish to define several devices of the same type, for example valves 1 to 10, configure the first one and
press ENTER a few times until you reach the required amount. The NMC-Junior Pro automatically continues
with the same device until instructed otherwise, or until reaching the system limitation for that device.
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Note: If 'Radio' is selected in table 6.2, the screen contains at least 64 outputs.
Relay
Function
No
1
Valve
99
2
Valve
00
3
Valve
01
4
Valve
02
5
Valve
03
6
Valve
04
7
Valve
05
8
None
--
9
Valve
06
10
Pump
1
D-In
Input Function
1
Water Meter 1
2
Dosing Meter 1
3
Dosing Meter 2
4
< None >
5
< None >
6
Water Meter 2
DEVICE LAYOUT
Note: After making changes, be sure to exit and return again to check for errors. The NMC-Junior Pro will delete
and replace conflicting assignments with ‘---‘.
5.3 Device List
The Device List screen allows you to view what type, and how many devices are currently defined. This screen
automatically updates depending on the devices set in the 7.1 screen.
5.4 Digital Input
1. Go to Installation > Digital Input
2. Place the cursor on the relevant line and press ENTER. A selection list will open. Choose the required sensor and
press ENTER to confirm.
Inputs 1-32 are according to the following:
• Card no. 1: inputs 1 – 8
• Card no. 2: inputs 9 – 16
• Card no. 3: inputs 17 – 24
• Card no. 4: inputs 25 - 32
DIGITAL INPUT
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5.5 Analog Input
a. Enter the beginning and ending time for each
b. Under Start An. Dry Cont., define the input type.
c. Define The Trigger Type
d. Under Stop An. Dry Con., define the input type.
Channel
Input Function
Valid
1
pH Sensor
NO
2
EC Sensor
YES
3
Humidity Sensor
YES
4
Temp. Sensor 1
YES
5
Temp. Sensor 2
YES
#
From
hh:mm
To hh:mm
Start An.
Dry Cont.
1
10:00
12:00
2
11:00
12:00
Dry Con 1
3
12:00
13:00
Dry Con 1
4
--:--
--:--
<NONE>
5
--:--
--:--
<NONE>
6
--:--
--:--
<NONE>
7
--:--
--:--
<NONE>
8
--:--
--:--
<NONE>
#
From
hh:mm
To
hh:mm
Start An.
Dry Cont.
1 12:00
2 12:00
Dry Con 1
3 13:00
Dry Con 1
4 --:--
<NONE>
5 --:--
<NONE>
6 --:--
<NONE>
7 --:--
<NONE>
8 --:--
<NONE>
#
Trigger Type
Stop An
Dry Cont.
Oper.
to Start
1
Multi Shot
---
2
Multi Shot
Dry Con 2
One Shot
3
One Shot
Dry Con 14
Multi Shot
4
One Shot
<NONE>
Only If On
5
One Shot
<NONE>
---
6
One Shot
<NONE>
---
7
One Shot
<NONE>
---
8
One Shot
<NONE>
---
#
Trigger Type
Stop An
Dry Cont.
Oper.
to Start
1
---
2 Dry Con 2
---
3 Dry Con 14
---
4 <NONE>
--- 5
<NONE>
---
6 <NONE>
---
7 <NONE>
---
8 <NONE>
---
1. In Installation > Analog Input, define input function(s) as Analog Sensors.
ANALOG INPUT
2. In Setup > Analog Conversion Table:
a. Select the sensor type
b. Under Valid, select YES.
3. In Test > Analog Sensor, view the actual sensor values.
4. In Program > Ext Condition, configure the External Condition Program for the analog sensors.
program.
EXTERNAL CONDITION PROGRAM
EXTERNAL CONDITION PROGRAM
EXTERNAL CONDITION PROGRAM
EXTERNAL CONDITION PROGRAM
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e. Under Oper. to Start, choose the required symbol.
f. Under Start Value, enter the required value to start
EXTERNAL CONDITION PROGRAM
#
Stop An
Dry Cont.
Oper.
to Start
Start
Value
1
<NONE> >
2
Dry Con 2
---
3
Dry Con 14
---
4
<NONE>
---
5
<NONE>
---
6
<NONE>
---
7
<NONE>
---
8
<NONE>
---
the analog sensor. Under Stop Value, entered the
required value to stop the analog sensor.
5.6 Hot Keys and Status Screens
Hot Key 1: Next Irrigation Hot Key 2: Irrigation Process
SYSTEM SETUP
SET ACTUAL
CYCLE 1 1 START AT
WATER 00:10:00 00:10:00
FLOW 100.00 100.00
EC 1.5 LEFT
pH 5.3
STATUS ACTIVE
PROGRAM: 07:43:23 IRRIGATION
VALVE: 03-Apr-13 ALARM
MESSAGE
Hot Key 3: Program Status Hot Key 4: Water Flow & EC/pH Status
PROGRAM STATUS
Program: 1 3-Apr-13 09:12:35
Status Wait
Time - Minimum ---
Time - Maximum ---
Rad Sum – Measured/Limit —/—
Clock Starts – Given/Set —/—
Starts Due to Rad Sum ---
Starts Due to Max Time ---
Total Cycles Given 1
Last Start 12:00
Elapsed Time 3:00
Next Start 15:43
IRRIGATION PROCESS
Prog: Valve: Time: 08:07:23
Set Actual Flow Valve
Water
WATER EC/pH
Status Wait EC pH
Nom. Flow ------ Target --- ---
Act. Flow ------ Actual --- ---
Open(%) Min(%) Prg(%) Max(%)
Chan. 1 --- --- --- ---
Chan. 2 --- --- --- ---
Chan. 3 --- --- --- ---
Chan. 4 --- --- --- ---
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