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© Copyright 2012, Square One Laboratories Pty Ltd.
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in an automated data file or made public in any
form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, by photocopying, recording or in any other
manner without prior written permission of the publisher.
Square One Laboratories will not however accept responsibility for damage resulting from the use of its
products or damage resulting from the use of this manual. Square One Laboratories also reserves the
right to make changes and improvements to its products or to the associated manuals without notice.
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1 INDEX
2 IMPORTANT ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3 SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. 5
4 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Agile Host Unit ......................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Agile Base Unit ......................................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Agile Remote Unit .................................................................................................................... 7
4.4 Agile Store and Forward (SAF) Unit .......................................................................................... 7
4.5 Antenna ................................................................................................................................... 7
4.6 Solar Panel ............................................................................................................................... 7
4.7 Grounding ................................................................................................................................ 7
5 OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Agile Host Unit ......................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Agile Base Unit ......................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Agile Remote Unit .................................................................................................................. 10
5.4 Antenna ................................................................................................................................. 11
5.5 Solar Panel ............................................................................................................................. 13
5.6 Grounding .............................................................................................................................. 14
6 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 15
6.1 Agile Host............................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Agile Base .............................................................................................................................. 16
6.3 Agile Remote Unit .................................................................................................................. 17
6.4 Solar Panel ............................................................................................................................. 18
6.5 Battery 12 V DC ...................................................................................................................... 19
6.6 Battery 6 V DC ........................................................................................................................ 19
7 TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Agile Host............................................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Agile Base .............................................................................................................................. 20
7.3 Agile Remote Unit .................................................................................................................. 20
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP THIS USER MANUAL
useful in the future.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
protection against harmful interference in
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the int
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connect
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
FCC Radio Frequency exposure
This equipment complies with FCC requirements for human RF exposure, provided a minimum
separation of 20cm is maintained.
Professional installation
Installation should be carried out by professional personnel.
System.
, as it contains important operating and service information that may
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
This equipment generates,
2 IMPORTANT
carefully before operating the Agile Radio
be
NOTE:
no guarantee
•
•
•
•
a residential installation.
ed
However, there is
If this equipment
erference by
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3 SAFETY
WARNING
Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by Square One Laboratories
(Australia) Pty Ltd could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING
The Agile system must be installed by qualified and authorised technicians. Failure to use
approved accessories specifically for the Agile equipment may result in the system
operating in a dangerously unsafe condition.
OVERHEAD POWER LINES
When inspectingantennas and solar panels care must be taken. Insure there is clear space
at all times from overhead power lines. Do not erect any ladderor associated climbing
equipment if power lines are in the vicinity.
ANTENNA
The Agile Base Unit and Agile Remote Units when powered can emit radio energy from
their antenna. Care must be taken not to hold on to the antenna of a powered unit.
Deliberate misuse of the product could result in harm. Do not use any Agile Base Unit or
Agile Remote Unit that has a damaged antenna or antenna cable.
BATTERIES
Only use approved batteries in the Agile Radio equipment. All batteries can cause damage
to equipment, property and/or bodily injury, such as burns. If a conductive material such as
jewellery, keys, or tools touch exposed terminals the conductive material may complete an
electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged
battery, particularly when placing it inside container with metal objects. The AgileRadio
System uses sealed lead acid batteries as a power source. Do not puncture the case of the
battery. Always dispose of a used battery in a responsible manner.
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4 INTRODUCTION
Figure: 4-1 Agile System Overview
4.1 Agile Host Unit
The AgileHost functions as acommunication interface between the control device and the wireless
platform namely the Base Radio Unit and the Remote Units.
4.2 Agile Base Unit
The Base Unit is the communication [radio] platform between the Remote Units and the Host. The Base
Unit stores the communication map of the network. The Agile Base can manage up to 254 remote units
in a wireless network including the option of using multi-layer store & forward (SAF) repeaters.
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4.3 Agile Remote Unit (RTU)
The Remote unit is a wireless device that operates on 6V DC power. It is used to convert the
communication signal coming from the Agile Base Radio into physical commands such as turning on
irrigation valves. It may also read inputs, such as a water meter pulse and send this information back to
the Agile Base.
The Remote Unit houses a programmable radio and the main I/O card. Up to four expansion cards can
be installed. The Agile Remote Units are modular in size from 1,3,5,7, 9 digital outputs, and 2 to 10
digital inputs.
4.4 AgileRadio Store and Forward (SAF) Unit
The Store and Forward [SAF] Unit is also commonly known as a repeater. The SAF unit makes it possible
to extend the communication distance of your network by receiving a weak signal and retransmitting as
a strong signal.
4.5 Antenna
The antenna is part of the communication system and functions in distinct two ways, to transmit
communication signals and to receive communication signals.For the antenna to do this it has to convert
electromagnetic energy from the air into electrical energy for the radio and visa a versa.
4.6 Solar Panel
The Solar Panel is used as part of the automatic battery charging system on the Remote Units. It
converts the energy from the sun into electricity to charge the battery.
4.7 Grounding
The grounding system is used to divert harmful surges from lightning activity and dissipate this
unwanted energy into the ground, thus keeping it away from sensitive electrical and electronic
components.
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Host Unit contains no serviceable
serviceable fuse.
Host connects via a communication cable to the control device which is typical an irrigation
ller contains the configuration and logic on how your irrigation system
will function. When a remote device such as a valve needs to be operated, the control device sends a
Agile
operate and sends this command to the
Disconnection of power to the
Communication cable to
This unit is powered from a
supplies power to
Remot
important
Communication cable to
12 VDC battery powered
supply for RadioNet Host
& Base Unit
5 OPERATION
5.1 Agile Host Unit
RadioNet Host
control device
The internals of the Agile
sealed lead acid battery via a
and Base Unit.
The Agile
controller. The irrigation contro
Figure: 5-1 Agile Host Components
parts.
This power source
RadioNet Base
12 VDC
both the Agile Host
signal to the Agile Host. The
Note:
settings.
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Agile Base Radio.
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e Unit needs to
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unit is typically powered from
t the signal f
. The
ordinating all the wireless communication between the
Disconnection of power to the
The internals of the
Communication cable to
Host via the communication cable
ost into a wireless signal
base has been programmed with the radio network and is
Host and the
important
Base Unit contains no serviceable parts.
5.2 Agile Base Unit
Antenna Element
RadioNet Base Unit
RadioNet Host
Ground Cable
The Agile Base
of the Agile Base is to conver
between the remote field units
responsible for coRemote Units.
Figure: 5-2AgileBase Components
the Agile
rom the Agile H
Agile
Agile
Antenna Base
Antenna Cable
. The function
for communicating
Agile
Note:
settings.
Note:
Agile
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Figure:
typically
enclosure. The battery is charged via a solar panel and voltage regulator. The
itry to either control infield equipment such as latching solenoids to energise control
valves and/or read electrical pulses genera
The internals of the
Disconnection of power to the
Solenoids
powered from a 6VDC battery located inside the
Agile
Base Unit contains no serviceable parts.
Remote Unit will not delete important configuration
Antenna Assembly
RadioNet Remote Unit
5.3 Agile Remote Unit
Solar Panel
Grounding System
The Agile Remote unit is
addition circu
Note:
Note:
settings.
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ted from a water meter.
Agile
Agile
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Antenna Cable
Antenna Connector
Mast top
Antenna Connector
Antenna Cable
Antenna Base
5.4 Antenna
Antenna Element
Antenna Connector
Figure: 5-5 Whip Antenna near the unit
Antenna Element
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are two types of antenna mounting methods
or low crops
or repeater sites
. (refer Fig. 5
The antenna is an integral part of the communication system. The height
and vertical position plays an important part of maximising the performance and range of the
ion system.
Antenna’s should be maintained in a vertical position
element’s is broken, it must be replaced immediately. Failure to do so
could result in radio hardware failure.
cable is damaged, it must be replaced immediately. Failure to do so could
result in radio hardware failure.
A
spray rigs
mounting
above the crop, the element
for best performance
There
(refer Fig. 5-5 above).is used f
As used by the Agile Base
used for extended range
length
wireless communicat
Note:
Note:
Note:
If the Antenna
If the Antenna
used with the Agile System.
requiring easy access such as
and tall crops, the elevated antenna
-6 above).
unit top whip antenna
.
is generally
.
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The solar panel converts light energy from the sun into electricity to charge the battery
For additional reliability and protection, the solar panel is connected via a voltage
Agile
The solar panel has been configured for 6 VDC
The solar
correct solar panel alignment.
The solar
dropping.
The solar
buildings and masts that could cast a shadow over the s
.
of
operations
. Please refer to installation manual for
clean of physical obstructions such as dirt and bird
panel must be clear of shadows, IE: physical obstructions such as trees,
olar panel
5.5 Solar Panel
Mast
Solar Panel
the Agile Remote Unit.
regulator (located inside the
Note:
Figure: 5-7 Solar Panel Arrangement
Remote unit) to maximise the performance
Mounting Bracket
Panel Tilt Adjustment
located inside
the battery.
.
Important:
Important:
Important:
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panel orientation is important
panel must be kept
should be
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Ground Clamp
5.6 Grounding
Harmful surges from thunder and lightningactivity can induce high voltages into electrical and electronic
components such as antenna’s, antenna masts, Agileequipment and infield wiring.
These induced surges need to be redirected into the ground before they can cause harm to sensitive
electronic components. The role of redirecting and dissipating these unwanted surges into the ground is
the responsibility of the grounding system.
The grounding system is consists of a ground wire, ground clamp and ground rod (refer Fig. 10-1 below).
Ground Wire
Figure: 5-8 Typical Ground Connection
Important:
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It’s important that the integrity of the grounding system remain intact. The user
should regularly inspect (Annually) the grounding system to make sure that the
ground wire remains connected to the ground rod at all times.
Ground Rod
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Environmental
Operating Temperature
-20O C to +65
O
C (-4O F to +140
O
F)
Relative
Operating Humidity
0 to 95% without condensation @ +50
O
C (122
O
F)
Operating Altitude
-400 m to +4000 m (
-
1300 ft to 13,000 ft) above sea level
Housing
IP66 with 1 cable gland and 1 capped hole
Mechanical
Dimensions
240w x 160h x 120d mm
Weight
Mounting
226 w x 146 h x 4.0dia mm
Electrical
Power Requirements
Input Voltage 10 to 16Volts DC with les than 1Volt ripple
Current Consumption
Maximum 2.5 Amps
Current Consumption
Typical steady state 0.18 Amps
Communication
Out Communication
Ports
RS485 Multi Drop 2 Wire Output
In Communication Ports
RS232 to PC Serial port for PoleNet connection
In Communication Ports
Modbus Slave Binary RS232/RS485, 9600 to 115200 bps
In Communication Ports
NMC-PRO RS232/RS485, 9600 bps
6 SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 Agile Host
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Environmental
Operating Temperature
-20 °C to +65 °C (
-
4 °F to +140 °F)
Relative Operating Humidity
0 to 95% without condensation @ +50 °C (122 °F)
Operating Altitude
-400 m to +4000 m (
-
1300 ft to 13,000 ft) above sea level
Housing
IP66 with 1
cable gland and 1 capped hole
Mechanical
Dimensions
175 w x 127 x 99d mm
Weight
Mounting
157w x 109h x 4.0dia mm [If supplied bracket not used]
Communication
Communication Ports
RS485 Multi Drop 2 Wire
Software programming port
RS232
Electrical
Input Voltage
Host Source
(DC Power In) via RS485 12.00 to 13.80 VDC
External Source
12.00 to 13.80 VDC
6.2 Agile Base
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Environmental
Operating Temperature
-20 °C to +65 °C (
-
4 °F to +140 °F)
Relative Operating Humidity
0 to 95% without condensation @ +50 °C (122 °F)
Operating Altitude
-400 m to +4000 m (
-
1300 ft to 13,000 ft) above sea level
Housing
IP66 with 1 cable gland and 1 capped hole
Mechanical
Dimensions
175 w x 127 x 99d mm
Weight
Mounting
157w x 109h x
4.0dia mm [If supplied bracket not used]
Communication
Software programming port
RS232 to PC base PoleNet Software
6.3 Agile Remote Unit
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Solar Panel Mechanical
Dimensions
142 x 159 x 25mm [ without the mounting bracket]
Weight
0.28 kg including cable
Cable length
5 meters
Cable
4 Cores
Conductor # / Dia
14/0.2mm
Nominal Area
0.4 mm2
Insulation
PVC/PVC Conductor / Sheath
Insulation Thickness
0.3mm
Sheath Thickness
0.5mm
Nominal O.D.
4.6mm
Colours
Red & White [+] Positive, Black & Blue [
-] Negative
Solar Panel Electrical
Wired for 6 Volts
Parallel
Rated Power
1.4*Watts
Volts at Max. Power
8 V @ MP*
Current at Max. Power
182 mA*
Short Circuit Current
190 mA*
Open Circuit Voltage
10.7 V @ OC*
* Values nominal due to
manufacturing tolerance.
6.4 Solar Panel
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12 V Battery Mechanical
Dimensions
181.5 L x77 W x 167.5 H mm [Height included the Terminals]
Weight
5.7 kg
Terminal Type
T3 Bolted
13 x 14 x 2mm with 6mm Hole
12V Battery
Electrical
Nominal Voltage
12 Volts
Nominal Capacity
18 AH
Rated Capacity
20 hour rate [0.90A]
18.0AH
1 hour rate [11.16A]
11.16AH
Temp affects
40o C
103%
25o C
100%
0o C
86%
Initial charge current
< 5.4A
Voltage
14.4~15.0 V @
25o
C Temp Coefficient
-
30mV/
C
6V Battery Mechanical
Dimensions
97 L x 24 W x 57 H mm [Height included the Terminals]
Weight
0.28 kg
Terminal Type
T1 Spade [4.75 x 6.35 x 0.8mm]
6V Battery Electrical
Nominal Voltage
6 Volts
Nominal Capacity
1.2 AH
Rated Capacity
20 hour rate [60mA]
1.20AH
1 hour rate [740mA]
0.74AH
Temp affects
40o C
103%
on capacity.
25o C
100%
0o C
86%
Initial charge current
< 0.36A
Voltage
7.2~7.5 V @ 25
C Temp Coefficient
-
10mV/
C
6.5 Battery 12 V DC
on capacity.
[Supplied with Nut and Bolt]
6.6 Battery 6 V DC
o
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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Control device
reports
Host unit has no power
Check serviceable fuse on main
Control device
reports
Internal Damage
Call authorized service agent.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Control device
reports
Base unit has no power
Check serviceable fuse on main
Control device
reports
Antenna
disconnection
Inspect antenna
connector, if loose,
Control device
reports
Damage Antenna
Inspect antenna assembly, if
Control device
reports
Internal Damage
Call authorized service agent.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Remote unit fails to operate
Remote unit has no power
Check that the solar panel
Control device
reports
Antenna disconnection
Inspect antenna connector, if loose,
Control device
reports
Damage Antenna
Inspect antenna assembly, if
Control device
reports
Internal Damage
Call authorized service agent.
7 TROUBLE SHOOTING
7.1 Agile Host
communication problem with
Agile Host
communication problem with
Agile Host
7.2 Agile Base
communication problem with
AgileRemotes
communication problem with
AgileRemotes
communication problem with
AgileRemotes
communication problem with
AgileRemote Unit
battery
battery
tighten firmly with finger pressure
only. Do not use spanners or pliers.
damaged element or cable, replace
immediately.
7.3 Agile Remote Unit
output
communication problem with
AgileRemotes
communication problem with
AgileRemote Unit
communication problem with
AgileRemote Unit
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orientation, surface of panel is clean
and no shadows are cast over the
panel.
tighten firmly with finger pressure
only. Do not use spanners or pliers.
damaged element or cable, replace
immediately.
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