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CONTENTS
Table of Contents
1 General Information ................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Hot Screens ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Main Menu Icons .................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Introduction to Irrigation Programs ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Operation Mode ................................................................................................................................................... 7
2 PROGRAM MENU ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Run Time Program ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Dosing Program ................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.1 Proportional Quantity ................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.2 Proportional Time ...................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.3 Time ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.4 Quantity ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.5 EC Pre-Control .......................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3 Irrigation Program .............................................................................................................................................. 17
2.3.1 Setting Valve Sequence ............................................................................................................................ 18
2.3.2 Adjusting the Water Quantity Based on Weather Conditions ................................................................... 20
2.3.3 Configuring the Irrigation Cale ndar ........................................................................................................... 21
2.4 Irrigation Based on External Conditions ............................................................................................................. 22
2.4.1 Setting the Dry Contacts ........................................................................................................................... 23
2.4.2 Configuring the Analog Sensor s ................................................................................................................ 24
2.5 Irrigation Based on Radiation Sum .................................................................................................................... 27
2.6 Irrigation Based on VPD Sum ............................................................................................................................ 28
2.7 Introduction to the Influence Program ................................................................................................................ 29
2.8 Using the Influences ........................................................................................................................................... 29
2.8.1 Setting the Influences ................................................................................................................................ 29
2.8.2 Radiation Influence on Target EC ............................................................................................................. 30
2.8.3 Drainage Influence on Target Radiation Sum ........................................................................................... 31
2.8.4 Drain Influence on Minimum Time ............................................................................................................. 32
2.8.5 Drainage EC Level Influence on Target EC .............................................................................................. 33
2.8.6 VPD Influence on Target EC ..................................................................................................................... 35
2.8.7 Temperature Influence on Target EC ........................................................................................................ 36
2.9 Agitator ............................................................................................................................................................... 37
2.10Selector................................................................................................................................................................. 38
2.11Filter Flushing ....................................................................................................................................................... 38
2.12Cooling.................................................................................................................................................................. 41
2.13Misting .................................................................................................................................................................. 42
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CONTENTS
2.14Water Heating ....................................................................................................................................................... 42
3 MANUAL MENU ......................................................................................................................................................... 43
3.1 System Pause .................................................................................................................................................... 43
3.2 Start/Stop Program ............................................................................................................................................ 43
3.3 Start/Stop Valve ................................................................................................................................................. 44
3.4 Manual Filter Flush ............................................................................................................................................. 45
4 ALARM MENU ............................................................................................................................................................ 46
4.1 Reset .................................................................................................................................................................. 46
4.2 Alarm History ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.3 Alarm Definition .................................................................................................................................................. 47
4.4 Alarm Setting ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.5 EC/pH Alarm Definition ...................................................................................................................................... 49
4.6 EC/pH Alarm Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 49
4.7 Radio System Alarm Definition .......................................................................................................................... 50
4.8 Radio System Alarm View .................................................................................................................................. 50
4.9 Sms Subscription ............................................................................................................................................... 51
5 HISTORY MENU ......................................................................................................................................................... 52
5.1 Irrigation Log ...................................................................................................................................................... 53
5.2 RAD. & VPD SUM & Drain Log .......................................................................................................................... 54
5.3 Uncompleted Irrigation ....................................................................................................................................... 55
5.4 Uncompleted Program s ..................................................................................................................................... 56
5.5 Daily Irrigation .................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.6 Irrigation Accumulation ....................................................................................................................................... 57
5.7 Aux Meter Accumulation .................................................................................................................................... 57
5.8 Accumulation Reset ........................................................................................................................................... 57
5.9 Filters .................................................................................................................................................................. 58
5.10 Cooling ............................................................................................................................................................... 58
5.11 Sensor Log ......................................................................................................................................................... 59
5.12 Event Log ........................................................................................................................................................... 59
5.13 System Log ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1 0BGENERAL INFORMATION
• Keyboard
• Hot Screens
• Main Menu Icons
• Introduction to Irrigation Programs
• Operation Mod e
1.1 5BKeyboard
Numer keys: Use these ke ys to enter values or quantities. In addition, they act as
shortcuts to selections (see the following section). +/- Key: Toggles between positive and negative values and marks check boxes' option
selection. In a History screen, use this key to toggle between quantities and time format.
Arrows: Scroll up, down, left, and right to select menus. MENU: Press to get to the main menu; also acts as "ESC" and "Back" keys. ENTER: Enter menu, submenu, value, open window, and confirm a value or change. ZONE LOG IN: Access Mode DELETE: Erases s t yp in g mistake.
1.2 6BHot Screens
Press MENU from the Main Menu to see Read-On ly overview running processes. Press MENU again to return to the Main Menu.
There are 10 Hot Screens / Keys:
• 0: Hot Key- Icon of active actions/processes
• 1: Main Screen/System Status
• 2: Irrigation Process
• 3: Irrigation Program Status
• 4: Water, EC/pH, Dosing
• 5: Filter Flushing Status
• 6: Temperature & Humidity measurement
• 7: Weather Station measurement
• 8: System Pressure
• 9: Drain Status
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.3 7BMain Menu Icons
Data log-
Programs: Conduct manual
Set alarm
For
measurements
Manually test
1.Program
2.Manual
3.Alarm
4.History
5.Test
6.Setup
7.Config
8.Install
irrigation process, filter flush, system pause
threshold, and reset
irrigation regimen, dosing recipe, filter flushing, entire program
field devices (valves, pumps…), sensor values (EC, pH, temp, hum…)
System set-up, time/date, sensors calibration, unit
irrigation log, water meter, and system event log
professional technical use only
For professional technical use only
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.4 8BIntroduction to Irrigation Programs
To set an irrigation program-regiment/strategy, the grower must select the necessary valves and set the Run Time and Dosing programs. The grower can define one or more programs for one or more valves. Refer to PROGRAM MENU, page 9 for detailed information on these programs.
• Run Time Programs
Based on Time or Quantity Set water before and after dosing process (fertilizer injection)
• Dosing Programs (Fertilizer)
Up to eight dosing channels per program Each channel can be defined by:
o Quantity o Proportional Quantity o Time o Proportional Time
• Irrigation Timing Based on External Condition Programs
Supports up to 15 programs Each program defines:
o Time frame o Trigger o Trigger Type (for example one time only or multiple shots)
1.5 9BOperation Mode
There are three operation levels:
• Read Only (restricted): All the parameters and menus are visible, but cannot be modified
• User (partially restricted): Menus 1-6 are fully accessible and can be modified. Menus 7 and 8 can be
viewed but not modified
• Technician (unrestricted): All menus are fully accessible (no restrictions)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
To change the operation mode, press the LOG IN key
MODE
PASSWORD
OPERATION MODE
OPERATION MODE – USER
?
1
2
3
OPERATION MODE
WRONG PASSWORD
Please Try Again.
Click the MODE icon and insert the password
Please Enter Password
The controller recognizes the operation mode according to the password that is entered:
Read Only 0000 User 9785 or 0101
If an incorrect password is entered, this screen appears.
The Operation mode can be configured to automatically return to the “Read-Only” mode after a certain amount of time.
Note: Refer to the SYSTEM SETUP section in the Installation Manual.
SYSTEM SETUP
History Resolution ► 1 HOUR
Controller Function ► LOCAL
Automatic return to RO mode ► NO Return period to RO mode ► 00:10
Controller Number ► 1 Lower Port – Protocol ► NMC NET Lower Port – BaudRate ► 9600 Upper Port – Protocol ► NONE Upper Port – BaudRate ► 9600
HISTORY
WEATHER STATION
OPERATION MODE
COMMUNICATION
• To perform a cold start or firmware upgrade, the controller must be in the “Technician” mode.
• If there is a power failure, the controller powers up with the last used mode.
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PROGRAM MENU
2 1BPROGRAM MENU
The Program Menu is used to configure the irrigation programs. Configuration is a multistep process consisting of setting the following:
• Run Time Program (length of irrigation time or quantity of water to be distributed), page 9
• Dosing Program (fertilizer distribution program), page 11
• Irrigation (time frame and other parameters), page 17
In addition (or as alternative) to starting the irrigation based on time, irrigation can be set to begin based on:
• Irrigation Based on External Conditions, page 22
• Irrigation Based on Radiation Sum, page 27
• Irrigation Based on VPD Sum, page 28
Furthermore, you can adjust the irrigation process based on environmental factors such as the amount of radiation, the temperature, or other factors. Refer to Introduction to the Influence Program and Introduction to the Influence Program, page 29 for more details.
Lastly, use this menu to configure the following functions:
• Agitator, page 37
• Selector, page 38
• Filter Flushing, page 38
• Cooling, page 41
• Misting, pag e 42
• Water Heating, page 42
2.1 10BRun Time Program
For every irrigation program, define a Run Time program, which defines the how much water to distribute. Run Time can be based on either length of time or quantity of water. You can define up to 60 Run Time programs.
As an option, you can configure irrigation to run for a certain amount of time or quantity before dosing begins and/or after dosing ends. This process rinses the irrigation pipes of any residual matter.
To set the irrigation Run Time:
1. Go to Program > Water Run Time.
2. Select QTY or TIME.
3. Enter the water quantity/total run time.
4. Enter the Before and/or After quantity/time (optional).
5. Repeat as required for each program.
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PROGRAM MENU
2. Water Run Time
Define
#
Method
Water
Before
After
1
QTY.
10.000
0.000
0.000
QTY. TIME
#
Method
Water
Before
After
1
TIME
00:15:00
00:00:00
00:00:00
1. Program
Qty.
# Method Water Before After
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
WATER RUN TIME PROGRAM
QTY. QTY. QTY. QTY. QTY. QTY. QTY.
25.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
Time
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
WATER RUN TIME PROGRAM
QTY. QTY. QTY. QTY. QTY. QTY. QTY.
25.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
WATER RUN TIME PROGRAM
1
TIME
2
QTY.
3
QTY.
4
QTY.
5
QTY.
6
QTY.
7
QTY.
8
QTY.
o Define value for "before" and "after" time program
00:15:00
25.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
00:0200
5.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
00:01:00
5.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
Note: Whatever figure you enter in Before/After is deduc ted f rom the total run time/quantity. For example if the
run time is 15 minutes, a Before time of two minutes and After time of one minute, then the net dosing time is 12 minutes.
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PROGRAM MENU
2.2 11BDosing Program
3. Dosing
Program: 1
EC Dosing Method
P.TIME
P. QTY
Program: 1
1
2
3
---
1. Program
For every irrigation program, define a Dosing Program that defines the quantity of fertilizer per channel and its delivery method. You can define up to 10 Dosing Programs.
Note: If there is more than one fertilizer tank for the selected dosing channel, refer to Selector, page 38.
DOSING PROGRA M
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
EC
5.00 EC Dosing Method PH Dosing Method
EC
5.00
ACID
5.00 P.QTY P.QTY
---
---
Dosing can be according to one of the following:
• Proportional quantity • Proportional time
• Quantity • Time
2.2.1 50BProportional Quantity
Proportional Quantity is the quantit y of fertilizer distributed per quantity of water. The proportion can be one of the following:
• Liters per cube of water
• Gallons per 1000 gallons of water
DOSING PROGRA M
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1 EC 5:00
PH Dosing Method
2 EC 6:00
3 ACID
0.00
P. TIME
P.QTY
TIME
---
---
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PROGRAM MENU
2.2.2 51BProportional Time
Example: In Channel 3, P1 = 5 minutes.
Program: 1
1
2
3
---
P. QTY
Program: 1
1
2
3
---
P. QTY
Program: 1
1
2
3
---
Proportional Time takes the required dosing time and spreads out each dose over the irrigation program in open/close pulses per channel. The diagram below shows how each the fertilizer is distributed over the total run time; a dose (P) is injected during irrigation according to the calculated schedule.
DOSING PROGRA M
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
EC 00:10 EC Dosing Method PH Dosing Method
EC 00:00
P. TIME
TIME
ACID
0.00 P.TIME P.QTY
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2.2.3 52BTime
When using the Time delivery method, fertilizer is injected once, for the length of time defined in this screen.
DOSING PROGRA M
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
DOSING PROGRAM
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
EC 00:10 EC Dosing Method PH Dosing Method
EC 00:00
P. TIME
TIME
ACID
0.00 P.TIME P.QTY
---
---
EC 00:15 EC Dosing Method PH Dosing Method
EC 00:10
(one pulse)
ACID 00:05 TIME TIME
---
---
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PROGRAM MENU
2.2.4 53BQuantity
Program: 1
1
2
3
--­EC Dosing Method
QTY.
EC Dosing Method
P.TIME
P. TIME
The Quantity method injects a fixed amount of fertilizer in the irrigation water. When using the Quantity method, there are two options:
• Option A: Bulk (similar to Time method). In this option, fertilizer is injected once, with the quantity defined in this screen.
Example: Channel 1, P1 = four liters in one pulse
• Option B: Spread (according to dosing configuration set by a technician). Option B is similar to Proportional Time. In this method, fertilizer is spread out by quantity over the irr igat ion run time.
Example: Channel 1 = P1 + P2 + P3…+ Pn = 4 liters
Note: The example below shows liters; in the USA use gallons.
Qty.
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1 EC 00:10
PH Dosing Method
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
EC
4.00
PH Dosing Method
DOSING PROGRA M
2 EC 00:00
DOSING PROGRA M
EC
5.00
TIME
QTY.
ACID
2.00
QTY.
3 ACID
0.00
P.QTY
---
---
---
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When installing the NMC Pro Controller, the installation technician selects the required option. The user defines the quantity in the above screen.
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PROGRAM MENU
Main
Define
Back in Dosing Program menu, define Injection
Target PH
5.50
Program: 1
1
2
3
---
PH Dosing Method
QTY.
DOSING CONFIGURATION
EC Alarms
NO
BULK
Menu
7. Dosing Configuration
pH Alarms  Minimum On Time (sec) Minimum Off Time (sec) EC Coarse Tuning (0-10) EC Fine Tuning (0-10) pH Coarse Tuning (0-10) pH Fine Tuning (0-10) Control Cycle (sec) EC/pH Averaging (0-Low, 20-High) Dosing Boost. Off Delay (mm:ss)
Dosing by QTY. Method 
SPREAD
NO
1.0
1.0 5 5 5 5 6 3
00:10
BULK
according to Bulk or Spread
DOSING PROGRA M
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
EC
4.00 EC Dosing Method
EC
5.00
ACID
2.00 QTY.
per Dosing Channel.
2.2.4.1 63BExample of Dosing by Quantity (Spread)
Using Quantity (Spread) is normally done in an open field. The following is an example of a Quantity (Spread) configuration.
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1 PASSIV
4.00
DOSING PROGRA M
2 PASSIV
5.00
3 ACID
2.00
---
---
---
---
---
Passive Method PH Dosing Method
QTY. P.QTY.
Ch. 1 Ch. 2
Spread Qty. = 4 liters
Spread Qty. = 5 liters
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PROGRAM MENU
2.2.4.2 64BExample of Controlled EC/pH Based on Proportional Quantity
Define dosing program: Nutrient amount and desired EC/pH levels
Program: 1
1
2
3
---
The following is an example of how to configure the controller so that the pH is maintained at a certain level.
DOSING PROGRA M
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
EC
5.00 Target EC Target PH EC Dosing Method PH Dosing Method
EC
5.00
1.50
5.50 P.QTY P.QTY
ACID
5.00
---
---
**Channel 3 (Acid channel): pH is controlled at 5.50. To keep pH levels on target, the Pulse width (meaning the quantity in each pulse) fluctuates according to controller calculations.
3 liter
1m³
pH Target = 5.5
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PROGRAM MENU
2.2.5 54BEC Pre-Control
EC Pre-Control ON (this enables
Program: 1
EC Pre-Control: ON
1
2
3
--­Program: 1
EC Pre-Control:
1
2
3
---
Target EC
1.50
Program: 1
EC Pre-Control: ON
1
2
3
---
Target EC
1.50
Use this option in hydraulic pre-control systems in greenhouses. When collecting excess water from drains, the grower can set an EC target before water goes through an irrigation system. This method reuses excess fertilizer and water, recycling them for a second irrigation run.
Note: An EC Pre-Control valve relay must be defined by a technician at installation.
the control)
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
EC
2.00 Target EC Target PH EC Dosing Method PH Dosing Method
DOSING PROGRA M
EC
ACID
5.00
3.00
1.50
5.50 P.QTY P.QTY
OFF
ON
---
---
DOSING PROGRA M
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
EC
2.00
Target PH Target EC Pre-Control EC Dosing Method PH Dosing Method
EC
5.00
ACID
3.00
5.50
-----
P.QTY P.QTY
---
---
Define pre-controlled EC target
DOSING PROGRA M
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
EC
2.00
Target PH Target EC Pre-Control EC Dosing Method PH Dosing Method
EC
5.00
ACID
3.00
5.50
0.80 P.QTY P.QTY
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PROGRAM MENU
2.3 12BIrrigation Program
1. Irrigation
Select program
1. Program
DATE : 19-Apr-07 TIME : 16:12:32
Program: 4
Priority:
Const. 0%
Start Time
08:00 10:00
Day: 01/01
In the Irrigation Program screen, complete the irrigation setup.
.
In this screen define the following:
• Start time: This parameter defines the irrigation program time period. Each period begins at the defined time and runs until the next defined time. Define up to six periods for each irrigation program. For example:
If you enter one time, the time period is 24 hours, starting from the time entered. If you enter two times, the first period goes from first time defined until the second time. The second
period then starts and continues until the first time. For example in the screen below, the first period starts at 8:00 and continues until 10:00. The second period begins at 10:00 and continues until 8:00 (the next day).
• Clock Start: This parameter defines the number of irrigation cycles within each time period. In the example below, there are two cycles between 8:00 – 10:00 and three cycles from 10:00 – 8:00.
• Min. Time: The minimal amount of time between cycle starts
IRRIGATION PROGRAM
Clock Start Min. Time
Valve # Run Time # Dosing Prog
2 3 01:00 01:00
001 1 1
Dose/Water 1 D
• Valve #: Select which irrigation valve(s) open(s) (refer to Setting Valve Sequence, page 18).
• Run Time #: Select the required Run Time Program (refer to Run Time Program, page 9).
• Dosing Prog: Select the required Dosing Program (refer to Dosing Progr am, page 11).
• Day: Type the current day/number of days in cycle (refer to Configur ing the Ir rigat ion Calendar, page 21).
• Dose/Water: For each day define the irrigation regime (refer to Configuring the Irrigation Calendar, page 21).
• Irrigation Adjustments: Along with irrigation programs based on time, NMC enables adjusting or running
irrigation based on the following:
Adjusting the Water Quantity Based on Weather Conditions, page 20 Irrigation Based on External Conditions, page 22 Irrigation Based on Radiation Sum, page 27Irrigation Based on VPD Sum , page 28 Introduction to the Influence Program, page 29
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PROGRAM MENU
2.3.1 Setting Valve Sequence
Example 2: Cycling Irrigation Program for Group of Two Valves
In this example, two valves operate simultaneously (valves operating together is a called a group). All other
DATE : 19-Apr-07 TIME : 16:12:32
Program: 4
Priority:
Const. 0%
Start Time
08:00 Day: 01/01
The following section provides examples on how to set the val ves’ sequence.
Example 1: Cycling Irrigation Program for One Valve
In the following example, Irrigation Program 4 begins running at 8:00 AM. There are two cycles, with one hour in between each cycle. Irrigation is from one valve. Run Time program 1 and Dosing Program 1 are used.
IRRIGATION PROGRAM
Clock Start Min. Time Valve # Run Time # Dosing Prog
Dose/Water 1 D
2 01:00 001 1 1
specifications are the same as those found in Example 1.
Note: Valves in the same group must have the same run time.
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