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1. 14 Glossary Baud A data transmission rate bits second BER The bit error rate BER is the number of bits that have errors relative to the total number of bits received in a transmission Comm An abbreviation for communication dBm dBm sometimes dBmW is an abbreviation for the power ratio in decibels dB of the measured power referenced to one milliwatt mW ESN An abbreviation for Electronic Serial Number ID An abbreviation for Identification I O An abbreviation for Inputs Outputs LED An abbreviation for light emitting diode which is a small semi conductor devices that converts electrical energy into bright light mW A unit of power milliwatt which is a unit 1000 times less than a watt kHz The hertz symbol Hz is a measure of frequency per unit of time or the number of cycles per second kHz is 1000 Hz MHz The hertz symbol Hz is a measure of frequency per unit of time or the number of cycles per second MHz is 1 000 000 Hz NMC An abbreviation for Netafim Management Controller O C An abbreviation for Open Circuit PB An abbreviation for Push Button PC An abbreviation for Personal Computer RF An abbreviation for Radio Frequency RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication RSSI is a measurement of the power present in a received radio signal SAF An abbreviation for Store And Forward more commonly known as a repeater S C An abbreviation for Short Circuit
2. Output Firing Voltage Output Fire 120 V Voltage The Output firing voltage default 12 VDC is user configurable between 9 16 VDC This setting is a global setting and effects all the outputs within the RadioNet Remote unit to which you are connected When non standard solenoids and relays are being used please contact Netafim Technical Support for further assistance Note Please refer to the Diagnostic section for testing of the digital outputs Note Refer to annex A for Solenoid amp Relay compatibility list Open Circuit Detection Open Circuit T est Dout 1 3 Dout 2 3 Dout 2 4 Dout 3 3 Dout 3 4 Dout A Dout 4 4 Dout 5 3 Dout 5 4 KIK 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Each output of the RadioNet Remote has Open Circuit O C detection enabled as default When ever the output is activated the RadioNet checks to see if a solenoid or relay has been connected If no device has been detected the RadioNet will send an alarm message to the RadioNet Host and will also display the status in PoleNet monitor mode Should a non standard solenoid or relay be used and the open circuit alarm condition is unwarranted then the user can disable that particular individual output Note Please refer to the Diagnostic section for testing of the digital outputs Note Refer the annex B for correlation between the output address and physical output location Comm Check Comms Check hmmm when Idle 6 00 Output On 0 304 A c
3. 4 5 PC Communication Connection to RadioNet Survey Unit Step 1 Connect communication lead Option 1 A Remote Unit Direct communication connection via Serial Port DB9 Male Option 1 B Step2 Start PoleNet PC Software Note Disable any device or software program that may conflict with the use of your serial port Step 3 Configure connection amp connect 3 1 Select Configure Connection Button 3 2 Select device to connect to PC Agile Surveyor 3 3 Select serial port number 3 4 Select OK button 3 5 Select Connection Button 3 PoleNet Agile Radio V2 disconnected fc A l i mem Connect a Device to your PC PC Connection Configure Connection Connect O Device to Connect to PE Agile Radio V2 E Agile Host bs Comm 1 C Agile Radio C Comm 2 C Agile Radio 2 Comm 3 f Agile Surveyor Comm 4 C Two wire Host Comm 5 C Two wsire ATU C Comm 6 Comm Comm 8 Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 14 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 4 6 PoleNet Advanced Mode Important functions and commands that can cripple the RadioNet system are hidden from day to day operations The advance mode is used to activate important dialog boxes and command buttons such as e System Capture e Clear Capture e Testing of outputs Only accredited RadioNet Technicians should use the advanced features and once the commissioning and testing phase has
4. Unit 2020000000000 06 Units in o Unit 20200000000001 20 Unit 2020000000000 21 Network Unit 20200000000001 23 Structure Unit 2020000000000 07 Contract Data Unit 2020000000000108 SAF Unit Unit 2020000000000109 Unit 2020000000000 29 Unit 20200000000001 30 Unit 2020000000000 31 Unit 202 00000000001 32 Unit 202 00000000001 33 Unit 2020000000000 10 Battery Voltage Batey 17 645 YO ASSI Temperature 287 C Temperature Close Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 71 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 5 2 1 Definitions of Radio Base Monitor Route Tab Route Displays the Route Map including the network cycle time and the structure of the Network Allowed Units Physical Address of the I O available This Address will be used for mapping of the RadioNet I O to the Master Controllers UC Cards Displays the current configuration of cards installed in the base unit Ins amp Outs Not used Remotes Displays the total number of remote units as defined in the route map Battery Displays the current configuration of cards installed in the base unit RSSI Not used Temperature Displays the current temperature of the internal base radio board Close Exits the radio monitor screen Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 72 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 5 2 2 Definition of Radio Remote Monitor Allowed Units
5. 64 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 4 2 5 Host Unit Diagnostics Digital Inputs The monitor window provides a status overview of all the digital inputs as viewed from the Host unit and Base unit Status information includes whether the digital input is on line or off line captured and mapped current status and pulse count Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View Global System Listed Present Missing Extra On 2 2 Information Units 5 5 0 5 Dig Ins 16 16 0 16 0 Dig Outs 12 12 0 12 0 Dig Ins Tab Networks Units Dig Ins Dig Outs Routing System Ignore Unused I Os Address Present Extra Mapped State Count ter Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000109 1 1 2 2020000000000109 1 2 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000109 21 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000109 22 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000110 1 1 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000110 1 2 Yes Yes No Tab Data 2 202QQ00000000110 21 Yes Yes No 202 0000000110 2 2 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 1 1 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 1 2 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 21 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 22 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 1 1 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 1 2 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 21 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 2 2 Yes Yes No Close Button 7 4 2 6 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Dig Ins Tab Address Displays the network address followed by the units Electronic Se
6. Note Command prompt is available via the start menu in Windows select Start Run type in CMD and select OK Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 89 of 98 pages RadioNet USER MANUAL 10 Annex A 10 4 Compatible Solenoid amp Relay List Manufacture Model Netafim Aquative Series 1 Netafim Aquative Series 2 Baccara Geva 60 Bermad 5985 Bermad 5982 Bermad S 392 2 Izumi RY2KS Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Configuration 12 VDC Latch Pulse 9 40 VDC Latch Pulse 12 VDC Latching Pulse 12 50 VDC Latching Pulse 12 50 VDC Latching Pulse 6 40 VDC Latching Pulse 12 VDC Latch Pulse Crop Management Technologies Wire Colour Orange Open Black White Close 2 Orange Open Black White Close 2 Red Open Black Close 3 Red Open White Common Black Close 2 Red Open Black Close 2 Red Open Black Close 2 Refer Fig 10 2 Revision 01 Page 90 of 98 pages USER MANUAL RadioNet 10 5 Izumi Relay Wiring Schematic Figure 10 2 Physical View Logical View T _ 1 O GIG G r L RED BLACK RED BLACK Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 91 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 11 Annex B Figure 11 1 Card position number CARD 2 7 CARD 1 US bes s wi CARD 3 CARD O i Expansion Card Retainer CARD ICARD 4 Radio Card Offset for Disp
7. BER 100 riw The channel quality test will be initiated when the required transmission power level button is selected The remote unit will start by communicating at the highest power level selected slowly reducing the power levels until the base unit doesn t respond At each power level data packets are transferred back and forth so the test is performed in both directions Note Do not perform power tests greater than 10mW without an antenna connected mW This column represents the power level at which the test was performed Base Errors This column represents the amount of errors that the base test unit recorded after receiving the data packets from the remote test unit Base dBm This column represents the signal strength reported by the base test unit after listening to the remote test unit 87 92 97 102 dBm 107 112 117 122 127 Remote Errors This column represents the amount of errors that the remote test unit recorded after receiving the data packets from the base test unit Remote dBm This column represents the signal strength reported by the remote test unit after listening to the base test unit 87 92 97 102 dBm 107 112 117 122 127 Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 86 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL 9 4 Firmware Upgrade Procedure for Remote Unit Step 1 Power down Remote Unit Step 2 Short program jumper Step
8. Ka ig 4 Agile Host i w Coram 1 C Agile Radio vi Comm 2 Agile Radia 2 C Comm 3 Laria C Agile Surveyor C Comm 4 C Two wire Host Comm 5 C Two wire ATU C Comm 6 Comm C Comm 8 Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 12 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 4 4 PC Communication Connection to RadioNet Remote Unit Step 1 Connect communication lead Option 1 A Remote Unit Direct communication connection via Serial Port DB9 Male Option 1 B Remote Unit Direct communication connection via USB Port A i fn K o AN Step2 Start PoleNet PC Software Note Disable any device or software program that may conflict with the use of your serial port Step 3 Configure connection amp connect 3 1 Select Configure Connection Button 3 2 Select device to connect to PC Agile Radio V2 3 3 Select serial port number 3 4 Select OK button 3 5 Select Connection Button 3 PoleNet Agile Radio V2 disconnected R r rected mul ceuto your de PC Connection Connect m Device to Connect to PE r PE Serial Port C Agile Host e Comm 1 6 Agile Radio v1 Comm 2 Agile Radio 2 oom T C Agile Surveyor C Corn 4 C Twowire Host C Comm 5 Two wire ATU Comm 6 C Comm Comm 8 Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 13 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet
9. USB Universal Serial Bus USB is a serial bus standard to interface devices to a host computer VDC Voltage Direct Current The voltage measurement in a DC system Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 98 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies
10. connected PC Connection Configure Connection Agile Host Monitor Clear Capture Select control mode 4 gt System Configure Controller About Step 3 Select control mode Parallel Controller for correct Host unit operation 3 1 Select the Parallel Controller from the selection list 3 2 Select the Okay button to confirm selection Select Control Mode PC Connection Configure Connection Agile Host Monitor Clear Capture Select control mode System Configure Controller ON Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 47 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies RadioNet USER MANUAL Step 5 Mapping of Parallel Controller address to Remote address 5 1 Complete RadioNet Host to Parallel Controller Mapping Form Example located in Annex D 5 2 Complete mapping data 5 3 Save a backup copy 5 4 Program Host Read Program Host Outputs Tabs Controller I O gt Mapped Remote Address Clear Screen Settings Contract Data View Expand Data View Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Host Action Backups on PC Program Save i Outputs LO Humber Mame 1 Parallel Ind Outputs Activated 2 d 2020000000000103 1 3 d 2Q20000000000112 2 4 Free Outputs 22 d eU200000000001 UO 2 3 d 2U200000000001 UO ZA 3 d 2020000000000109 3 3 KE d AUZUUUDUUUUULUT UO 3 4 gt 22020000000000103 4 3 d AUZUUUDUUUUULUT UO 4
11. 01 Page 95 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Fig 13 1 Example of RadioNet Host NMC Pro Mapping Form Project Name RadioNet Frequency Cycle Time Backup File Name Date NMC Pro DO Example Remote Card DO ID D Comments 20200110 located next to block 6B esch o Valve a L ck Lesch OIOI IOINI O N OT R O N E NMC Pro Remote Card 1 20200110 2 Comments Arad 1000 Litre Pulse o 3 o 3 Example Water Meter 11 15 16 z sch sch i M RKoO mn N OT R O R Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 96 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Fig 13 2 Example of RadioNet Host Expansion Card Mapping Form Project Name RadioNet Frequency Cycle Time Backup File Name Date Example Remote Card O ID Comments 1 20200110 2 located next to block 6B Comments Water Meter Arad 1000 Litre Pulse 20200110 Example Water Meter ov UT ID 2 me Ed O E Ld Ed O Ed Gd a 7 mr id me L Ed O Ka mn L me S C mn LG BK ID Di EEE KUNNE mr Ld _ O CG mr _ SE p nn gt gt a a S E _ _ i C m _ 1 id mn EEE EN Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 97 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet
12. 504 V GE Se Output Ori Kb Low 4544 W Failed 404 ee e Dout 3 4 i Dout 5 4 Output Fire 200 Voltage Dout 4 3 yr wi wi wi wi w wi wi wi 5 1 1 Setup Agile Remote Radio Settings Definitions Channel Spacing amp Offset f 125 kHz Channels C 25 kHz Channels 6 25 kHz offset The channel spacing is configurable to either 12 5 kHz or 25 kHz The channel spacing setting default 12 5 KHz determines the next frequency increment For those countries that support channel spacing of 6 25 kHz then selecting the 6 25 kHz offset will enable the center frequency to offset by 6 25 kHz Operating Frequency Operating Frequency 434 75000 402 470 MHz The Agile Radio s operating frequency is software configurable between 402 MHz and 470 MHz The programmed frequency must comply with either your local or national RF spectrum licensing organisation Note All RadioNet Remotes and the RadioNet Base must all be set to the same frequency Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 17 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Output Power Output Power 10 M The Agile Radio s operating power is software configurable between 1mW and 500 mW The Output power setting should be equal or less than that defined by the radio license parameters that you are operating under Note If the power setting is above 10mW do not power up the RadioNet without an a
13. 69 Temperature 26 9 C Temperature Test Test Signal Close Button Strength Button Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 76 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 6 2 1 IO Addr State Count Information Battery RSSI Temperature Test Button Definition of Radio Remote Monitor Ins amp Outs Tab Logical Input Output number available As the I O expansion cards are plug amp play the I O number will only appear when the I O card is inserted and recognized Physical Address of the I O available This Address will be used for mapping of the RadioNet I O to the Host Controllers I O Current status of the Input Output Inputs 0 OFF open circuit 1 ON closed circuit Outputs 0 OFF closed idle 1 ON open active Total number of inputs pulses counted Note Input counted from trailing edge of pulse Status of the command or state Override Output manually activated Faulty O C Output detected that there is no solenoid or relay connected Faulty S C Output detected that there is a Short Circuit Current battery voltage level sensed by the Remote Unit Return Signal Strength Indicator displayed in dBm This is the signal strength recorded coming from the Master of this remote unit IE the received signal strength Note If the remote has no master then the RSSI value represents the noise floor The current tempera
14. RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 26 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Step 2 Access Agile Host Monitor 2 1 Select Monitor button 3 PoleNet Agile Host connected PC Connection Configure Connection Agile Host Monitor Clear Capture Select control mode System Configure Controller Step 3 Select Networks Tab The monitor window provides an overview of the complete RadioNet system as viewed from the RadioNet Host unit and Base unit Prior to configuring the RadioNet Host unit we need to make sure that the route map data that has been entered into the Base unit is also viewed correctly via the RadioNet Host Unit The screen is divided into 2 main sections The top portion of the display is Global System Information as viewed from the Host Unit and Base unit while the bottom portion displays information relating to tab selected in this example the Tab Data displays the available networks Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View Listed Present Missing Extra On 2 Unis F l 42 43 Global System Dedas 0 0 o 0 0 Information Network Tab Networks Units Dig Ins Dig Outs Routing System Net Route Present Extra Type 1 Network 0 Yes Yes Local 2 Network 1 Yes Yes Radio Tab Data Close Button Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 27 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies U
15. Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and Host unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 2 Step 2 Access Agile Host Monitor 2 1 Select Monitor button 3 PoleNet Agile Host connected PC Connection Configure Connection Agile Host Monitor g b Clear Capture Select control mode System Configure Controller Step 3 Select Units Tab The monitor window provides a status overview of the Base unit and Remote Units as viewed from the RadioNet Host unit and Base unit Status information includes network mapping routing signal strength battery voltage battery condition unit temperature and firmware version Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View Listed Present Missing Extra On Networks 2 2 0 2 Uns oe e Global System Dig Ins 0 0 0 0 0 H DigQuts 0 0 0 0 0 Information U n Its Tab Networks Units Dig Ins Dig Outs Routing System Unit Net Present Extra Routed State Progress SAF Route RSSI Vbatt Batt Temperature 2020000000000101 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000102 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000103 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 04 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 05 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 F 2020000000000106 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 Tab D ata 2020000000000107 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 ozone 000001 08 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000109 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 E 202000000000
16. Unused LU 3 DO NMC Output 31 Card 2 208 Card 3 208 hi Clear Settings Change Vie Revision 01 Crop Management Technologies Captured and Available Elements Mapped Element Change View Page 42 of 98 pages USER MANUAL RadioNet 6 1 2 Mapping of NMC Address Settings Definitions Read Selecting the Read button with upload the mapping information currently stored in the Host unit Program polenet WARNING Please check and adjust your I O mapping to have full access to your I Os Program Selecting the Program button with download the current mapping information and store it into the Host unit s memory You will receive a warning pop up at the completion of a successful download Load Be ES E Project v omea rv 20090425 txt Project Z Address Mapping 20090804 txt Filename Project X Address Mapping 20090316 txt L D d Files of type Text file vi Cancel Selecting the Load button open a browse window which will enable you the locate a previously saved NMC Address settings Save Look in E RadioNet Host LO Mapping vi amp et Br ea Project Addres se Mapping 2009 0316 16 D H Project Y Address Mapping 20090425 txt E Project 2 Address Mapping 20090804 txt File name Project xX Address Mapping 20090316 txt 5 ave Files of type Text file vi Cancel Selecting the Save button open a browse w
17. 1 Select Setup button Mapping of HMC Addresses Setup Q Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 41 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Step 7 Mapping of NMC address to Remote address 7 1 Complete RadioNet Host to NMC Pro Mapping Form Example located in Annex D 7 2 Complete mapping data 7 3 Save a backup copy 7 4 Program Host Agile Host with NMC PRO Host Action Backups on PC Read Program em EF Filename Load Save Host Backup File Program Save Outputs amp Exit Screen Inputs Tabs Outputs Inputs LO Number Name C NMC Output 31 Sec Controller I O E ame Jz es 33 34 Captured and Mapped Outputs Activated 1 Free Outputs 9 Available 22 020000000000109 1 3 2 2020000000000110 24 Remote 22020000000000110 24 Remote 2 2020000000000170 3 3 Address 2 20200000000001 10 3 4 3 Address gt 22020000000000190 4 3 2 20200000000001 10 4 4 Clear Screen 2 AANA 4 k Settings Clear Settings Change Vie Change View Changed View Agile Host with NMC PRO E Host Action Backups on PC Bead eee Filename Program Gave ik Outputs Input ag Agile System Captured wiew We Network 1 Unit 20200000000001 51 Contract Data View Expand Data View Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Card 0 202 Card 1 209 Network 2 Unit 20200000000001 09 Card 0 202 Card 1 207 LAO 1 DI Unused LO 2 DI
18. 2 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 1 1 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 1 2 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 2 1 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 22 Yes Yes No Close Button Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 35 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 5 5 1 2 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Dig Ins Tab Address Present Extra Mapped Ignore Unused l O s Displays the network address followed by the units Electronic Serial Number ESN including the physical address of the digital input Note Refer to Annex B regarding digital output location Displays the current status of the digital input whether the input is on line or off line No Digital Input is off line Yes e Digital Input is on line amp available Displays the current status of the digital input whether the input is available or has not yet been captured No Digital Input has been captured Yes Digital Input has not been captured Displays the current mapping status of the digital output No Digital input has not been mapped Yes Digital input has been mapped Once selected hides all the digital inputs that are not mapped State Displays the status of the digital input as confirmed by the remote unit Input is confirmed ONT by the Remote No Data Input is confirmed OFF by the Remote Count Displays the number of pulses counted by the remote Note The pulse count is incr
19. 3 Base Unit Route Map EE 23 53 Configuration OSA EEE EE mag edeuteesosen 26 SS 1 Definitions of Host Unit System Gettnges 26 5 3 1 2 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Networks Tab 28 5 4 Configuration RadioNet Remotes Unit Post Installation rrrrrrerrrrnnnnrrrrvvvnnrrnnnnnrrrvnnrnnnnnnrrsrrennnnnnnnsnnnee 30 5 4 1 1 Definition of Radio Remote Monitor Ins amp Outs Tab 32 5 5 Configuration RadioNet Host Unit Post Installation sssnrrnrrnnrrnnnnrrrrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnnnrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 33 SSC KC Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Units Tab 34 0 5 1 2 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Dig INS Tab 36 5 5 1 3 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Dig Outs Tab 37 Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 3 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 6 Configurations Host ControllersS rxxnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnr 39 6 1 Configuration For NMC P iO EE 39 6 1 1 Setup Agile Host Unit Configure Controller DefinitionS n000000nnnn000annnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnneneee 41 6 1 2 Mapping of NMC Address Settings Definitions rnnnnnnrrnnnnnnnvrnnvnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrrrvnnnnnnnvnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 43 6 2 Explanation Host Unit Expansion Cards ccccccccsssssssseeeceeeeecececeeeeeae
20. 4 z ATA NAAN 9 EN 4 Clear Settings Change View Changed View Agile Host with Parallel Control Host Action Backups on PC peed ead Filename Outputs ER Ara System Captured view dn Network 1 a Unit 20200000000001 51 Card 202 Card 1 209 Network 2 Unit 20 200000000001 09 Card 0 202 Card 1 207 LO 1 DI Unused 0 2 DI Unused LO 3 DO Parallel Input 1 Card 2 208 Card 3 208 hel Clear Settings Change View Revision 01 Crop Management Technologies Bead Load Filename Agile Host with Parallel Control Load Save Backup File Common Name Captured and Available Remote Address Change View Captured and Available Elements Mapped Element Change View Page 48 of 98 pages USER MANUAL RadioNet 6 3 1 Mapping of Parallel Controller Input Address Settings Definitions Read Selecting the Read button with upload the mapping information currently stored in the Host unit Program polenet A WARNING Please check and adjust your I O mapping to have full access to your I Os Program Selecting the Program button with download the current mapping information and store it into the Host unit s memory You will receive a warning pop up at the completion of a successful download Load A a ES E Project omea rv 20090425 txt Project Z Address Mapping 20090804 txt Filenam
21. O number into text box and then selecting the I O number of the Parallel Controller Name Name Parallel In This is a read only screen which displays the current address of the Parallel Controller UC Outputs Activated Move selected Free Outputs 22 Free elements to Activated Column Outputs O 2 2020000000000103 1 3 20200000000001 12 2 4 2 UANUUOU000001 OF 2 3 gt 220200000000001 09 3 3 KE 2 2020000000000109 3 4 2 20 200000000007 09 4 3 Move selected 2 20 200000000007 09 4 4 Activated 2an nAn A A 4 elements to Free Column The Activated column displays the list of current remote I O Address s that have been assigned to the Parallel Controller I O address The number adjacent to the column heading circled in red above displays the total number of outputs assigned to the activated column Selection is made by highlighting the required remote element from the Free Column and then selecting the move left button to move the selection to the activated column The reverse process can also be made when the other move right button is selected Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 50 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Free Outputs Move selected Dutputs Activated 2 Free Durus 22 Free elements er 0A0000000000109 1 3 2 O020000000000109 2 3 to Activated 2 2N20000000000112 24 D 2 2 N20000000000109
22. Tab Agile Radio Monitor Ins amp Outs Cards Allowed Units Route 42 Remotes Allowed Units 2020000000000101 2020000000000102 2N20000000000103 0200000000007 04 0200000000007 05 0200000000007 06 20200000000001 07 0200000000007 08 0200000000007 03 2020000000000110 2020000000000111 2020000000000112 2020000000000113 2020000000000114 2020000000000115 2020000000000116 2020000000000117 2N20000000000118 2020000000000114 2020000000000120 ANANNNANNANNAAN 1 Batten 11 637 Y RSS Q Temperature 27 5 C Allowed Units The Allowed Units list allows the remote units to join this network Should a remote unit with the same frequency be heard by the Base Radio it will be ignored Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 73 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 5 2 3 Definition of Radio Remote Monitor Cards Tab Agile Radio Monitor Ins amp Outs Cards Allowed Units Route 4 Remotes Card Type ESN 1 eU2 2020000000000181 1 209 209000000000002 Battery 11 645 V ASS o Temperature 26 3 C Card The card number represents the card position Note Refer to Annex B for card position number Type The card type number represents that type of card which has been installed in this location Note Refer to Annex C for Card Type Number ESN The Electronic Serial Number ESN of the card which has been installed in this location Doc Name RadioNet User M
23. been given to the RadioNet range of products to make it versatile reliable and user friendly PC PoleNet i i Z s Controller Digtal Cultes Digital guls Serial Lora Pil Lilecrosbtc LED Push Bultar Frai Card Power E VDS Dailer E k RB E i The 3 basic components include the Host Base and Remote units The Host includes multi interfaces giving it the ability to integrate to a wide range of controllers commercially available for horticultural automation The RadioNet Base can manages up to 254 remote units in a wireless network including the option of using multi layer store amp forward SAF repeaters The RadioNet remote units are modular in size from 1 3 5 7 and 9 digital outputs Establishing wireless connectivity presents a unique set of challenges which often includes natural obstacles remote locations and distant central office There is a need for amplified reliability to protect against unplanned downtime in the operation process There may be already in use technologies that will not enable wired solution retrofit Understanding these issues and how to address them is essential in deploying a remote wireless solution Netafim s broad base design manufacturing and engineering capabilities gives RadioNet the distinct advantage of having a full control and monitoring solution under one reliable system Its superior communication connectivity and programmability makes RadioNet an agile syste
24. good result would see the noise floor no greater than 6dBm below the reported RSSI of your Remote units Figure 8 1 Dy en 92 QJ 102 dBm 407 112 117 122 127 J 1 second Measure Button When selected the unit will perform a RSSI Floor test by listening and recording the RF environment at the pre programmed frequency for approximately 1 second Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 80 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 8 5 Surveyor Mode Interference The purpose of the interference mode test is to listen and record any interfering RF signal over a larger period of time The Interference test mode should follow on from the RSSI floor test where the technician can set the minimum limit to ignore unwanted RF signals As RF interference is not always consistent it s best to listen over a larger period of time to obtain an accurate result Monitor Agile Surveyor E RSSI Floor Interference Channel Quality Results Test at 105 d m 2100 secs 20 pulses over 31 2 secs 14 Window Timestamp Pulses Over bw Show Long Tem i 16 16 20 1 UU 16 18 05 i 0 03 0 E Sie Sots Dala Data 161810 2 0 01 5 mi sekst 16 18 15 1 0 03 2 Filters Samples 16 18 20 1 Ek 16 18 25 2 0 01 93 CS Power Threshold Window 16 18 30 1 0024 AF se Recommended 16 27 15 1 UU H WI SE Test
25. map and mark the location of the Remote unit ID This site map should include those units that have been defined to act as SAF Remote units Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 23 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Step 2 Open up a blank text file right mouse click on your desktop select New Text Document An icon will appear on the desktop which requires you to give the document a new name Arrange Icons By gt Refresh Undo Copy Ctrl Z d L Folder Properties Shortcut E Briefcase d ACDSee BMP Image mj Microsoft Word Document Ay Microsoft Office Access Application og Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Print Server List Bh Microsoft Office Publisher Document B WAVE Audio File GN Microsoft Excel Worksheet CD Winzip File Step 3 Open the blank text document and enter the units ESN numbers 3 1 The network layout is determined by the location and order of certain symbols The semicolon is inserted at the end of a Remote units ID individually listed units EG 20200101 20200102 Where you have consecutive ESN s you may add between the Remote units ID signifying a range EG 20200103 20200105 To designate a Store and Forward Remote unit SAF it must not be part of a range and should be followed by an opening brace the list of Remote units it is responsible for and a closing brace EG 20200102 20200111 20200114 S
26. software configurable between 1mW and 500 mW The Output power setting should be equal or less than that defined by the radio license parameters that you are operating under Note If the power setting is above 10mW do not power up the RadioNet without an antenna connected Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 21 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Battery Thresholds Battery Thresholds Bood 12044 War 92 v Low gj Failed 90 Four Battery alarm thresholds can be set to advise the RadioNet Host when different battery voltage levels are sensed While on the network crossing any of these thresholds causes the Host unit to be notified Good Battery voltage is OK Warn Battery voltage has reached the warning level should a rechargeable power supply be installed further investigation would be required to determine why the battery voltage can t be maintained at a good level IE The solar panel might need cleaning or rechecking for correct orientation Low Battery voltage has reached the low level should a rechargeable power supply be installed further investigation would be required to determine why the battery voltage can t be maintained at a good level IE The solar panel might need cleaning or rechecking for correct orientation Failed Battery voltage has dropped below the Failed threshold The RadioNet Remote sends an alarm message and then
27. turns off all outputs stops monitoring the inputs turns off the radio and goes into hibernation periodically awakening to check if the battery voltage has recovered Note Please refer to the Diagnostic section to view the current battery voltage level Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 22 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 5 2 3 Base Unit Route Map Step 1 A Route Map is a data file that explains who is part of this wireless network and automatically configures their function Since the network consists of one or more remote units each unit must be given a unique ID The ID of each unit is derived from a unique electronic serial number called an ESN The ESN number becomes part of the unit s identification ID A Route Map is generated from a text file and programmed into the RadioNet Base unit via the PoleNet PC Software Once the Route Map has been programmed the RadioNet Base unit transmits a message to all units to perform a reset Once the network has been reset the Remotes units will start to report into the RadioNet Base unit to see if they have any additional functions to perform such as to act as a Store and Forward Remote unit SAF The wireless network synchronizes to a preset cycle time The cycle time is determined by the number of remote units and the number of layers within the network The cycle time may vary between 4 8 16 and 32 seconds Draw a site
28. 0110 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000111 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000102 2020000000000112 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 02 2020000000000113 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 02 2020000000000114 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000102 2020000000000115 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 20 2020000000000116 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 20 2020000000000117 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 20 2020000000000118 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 20 2020000000000119 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 20 2020000000000120 2 No Yes Missina Absent 0 20200000000001 06 M i Close Button Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 33 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 5 5 1 1 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Units Tab Unit Displays the Electronic Serial Number ESN of all the units that have been configured in the route map Net Displays which network the unit belongs too Present Displays the current status of the unit whether the unit is on line or off line No Unit is off line Yes Unit is on line amp available Extra Displays the current status of the unit whether the unit is available or has not yet been captured No Unit has been captured Yes Unit has not been captured Routed Displays the current status of the unit whether the unit is on line or off line Missing Unit is off line
29. 16 28 30 1 0 00 7 16 30 45 1 007 gt Threshold 16 36 30 1 UU U sg Start Test Sto p Button Stop Test Battery 5 611 NV Close Temperature 271 C Button This test doesn t record the amplitude of the interfering RF signals but the number and period of the pulses that exceed the programmed threshold limit In the example given above the threshold has been set to 105 dBm Figure 8 2 below shows graphically what the results would look like if transposed onto a graph This example shows that interfering RF signals do exist at this site at the test frequency Figure 8 2 8T 4 4 H4 t 4 92 97 4 f H4 t t4 4 102 1 Gora REES LEES EE ER DR ER EE ENEE E D EES ER BEER 1 T 1 1 dBm mc Fal Pei P P al Time Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and Remote unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 5 Step 2 Select the Interference Tab Step 3 To start the Interference test select the Start button Note To perform this test over extended periods simply select the Close button and the test mode will stay active Step 3 To stop the Interference test select the Stop button Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 81 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 8 5 1 1 Definition of Radio Surveyo
30. 2 4 Column 2 0A0000000000109 33 2020000000000 05 3 4 2 2000000000001 05 4 3 Move selected 2 2020000000001 09 4 4 Activated 2 anennnnnnnnnn DOE 3 elements to Free Column The Free column displays the list of captured remote I O Address s that are available to be mapped to the Parallel Controller I O address The number adjacent to the column heading circled in red above displays the total number of outputs that have not yet been mapped to the Parallel Controller Address Selection is made by highlighting the required remote element from the Free Column and then selecting the move left button to move the selection to the activated column The reverse process can also be made when the other move right button is selected Clear Settings Selecting the Clear Settings button will clear all mapped data in the Host unit You will see that all the elements in the Activated column will return to the Free Column Change View Outputs Se Agile System Captured view Network 1 2 Unit 2020000000000151 Card 0 202 Card 1 209 Network 2 Unit 20200000000007109 Card 0 202 Card 1 207 01 BI Unused LO 2 DI Unused UO 3 DO Parallel Input 1 H Card 2 408 H Card 3 208 Ei k Clear Settings ON Change View Selecting the Change View button will display both the input and output mapping data as viewed from the Remote units hardware point of view Doc Name Radi
31. 3 Connect programming lead Step 4 Power up unit from 6VDC battery supply Step 5 Run command prompt agileremote_v226 port com X X active com port Number Step 6 View red LED flashes when communication successful Step 7 Wait for message Program Completed Step 8 Power down Step 9 Remove programming jumper o Command Prompt Microsoft Windows AP Yersion 5 1 2600 CC Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corp CG 5 Documents and Settings person cd Co ayilerenote v226 port comi MRF Boot Loader by Square One Laboratories Version 2 48 Establishing comms on comi Erase Programming firmware file Program amp Verify 56295 bytes programmed Program Completed ff Cos Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 87 of 98 pages USER MANUAL 9 5 Firmware Upgrade Procedure for Base Unit Step 1 Power down Base Unit Step 2 Short program jumper Step 3 Connect programming lead to RF45 on board 202 Radio Board Step 4 Power up unit from RS485 lead from Host or 12 VDC power supply Host RS485in Base RS485out Step 5 Run command prompt agilebase_v226 port com X X active com port Number Step 6 View red LED flashes when communication successful data receive Step 7 Wait for message Program Completed Step 8 Power down Step 9 Remove programming jumper ec Command Prompt Microsoft Windows AP Uersion 5 1 2600 CC Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corp Co Documents and Settings p
32. 32 0 0 DIF 41 0 0 I O DE 42 D 0 Number om 32 0 0 DOI 13 0 DO2 23 D Faulty OC pos 24 D m e Digital Output DOG 43 D DO 44 D pos 53 D pos 54 D Faulty 5 C Battery Voltage Battery 5 920 Y ASS 69 Temperature 26 9 C FR Test Test Close Button Strength Button 5 3 Test digital outputs 5 4 Select the Test button to enable the testing mode for the digital outputs 5 5 Write mouse click on the required digital output number to open a manual command dialog box Select the mode of operation either On to activate the digital output or Off to deactivate the digital output On OFF Note The RadioNet Technician should confirm both the operation and that the solenoid or relay is wired to the correct corresponding digital output number 5 6 Confirm that the battery voltage is within specified guidelines Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 31 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 5 4 1 1 IO Addr Definition of Radio Remote Monitor Ins amp Outs Tab Logical Input Output number available As the I O expansion cards are plug amp play the I O number will only appear when the I O card is inserted and recognized Physical Address of the I O available State This address will be used for mapping of the RadioNet I O to the host controllers I O Current status of the Input Output Count Information Inputs 0 OFF open circuit 1 ON clo
33. CROP MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES RadioNet i NETAFIM USER MANUAL RadioNet Document Update Revision Description of Change Change Approval Number Original Version 0000 20090702 ll a Application Version PoleNet V1 61 or greater RadioNet Host V1 61 or greater RadioNet Base V2 27 or greater RadioNet Remote V2 27 or greater NMC Pro V3 02 08 or greater Date of issue 2nd July 2009 Publisher Netafim tm A C S Ltd O Copyright 2009 Netafim 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 Although Netafim takes the greatest possible care both with its products and the associated manuals there may be discrepancies in them Netafim will not however accept responsibility for damage resulting from the use of Netafim products or damage resulting from the use of this manual Netafim also reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products or to the associated manuals without notice Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 2 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Table of Context T MONNA 6 2 PCO Software POleNe EN 7 3 METER een 8 3 1 Quick Start Guide Remote Unit Pre lnstallaton oo c ec c ec ccecceeeceeeceeeneceneeceeeeceeceeeceeec
34. Data 14 49 50 E 0 00 1 Samples 14 45 55 B 0 00 2 CS Power Threshold 14 50 00 4 0 00 2 Eeer Window 14 50 05 E 0 00 2 C Use Specified 14 50 10 0 0 00 0 Ge 14 50 15 0 0 00 0 am 14 50 20 D ood y A mm df mm m When selected the data sample window displays the results for every 5 second period Should that period sense interference both the number of pulses and the duration of the pulses will be recorded Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 83 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 8 6 Surveyor Mode Channel Quality The Channel Quality test mode is used to determine the integrity of the communication path between the base unit and remote sites We also call this a range test Only two Remote units are required to perform this test together with a laptop and PoleNet PC software Typically 1 unit termed the Base is installed at either the base site or a repeater site the other unit termed the Remote is moved from remote site to remote site to perform the required tests The test antenna s used should represent as close as possible the type and height of the antenna s that would typical be used for the type of project under test The test performed records both the signal strength and the signal quality The signal strength is displayed in dBm and the signal quality displays the bit error rate BER Both results are as important as each other as you should have good signal st
35. Displays the status of the defined units both Base units and Remotes units that are accessible Routing Tab Displays both the network configuration and routing configuration as seen by both the Host unit and Base unit Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 61 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 4 2 3 Host Unit Diagnostics Base amp Remote Units The monitor window provides a status overview of the Base unit and Remote units as viewed from the Host unit and Base unit Status information includes network mapping routing signal strength battery voltage battery condition unit temperature and firmware version Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View Listed Present Missing Extra Networks 2 2 0 2 Units 43 1 42 A Global System Dig Ins 0 0 0 0 0 DigQuts 0 0 0 0 0 Information Units Tab a Networks Units Dig Ins Dig Duts Routing System Unit Net Present Extra Routed State Progress SAF Route RSSI Vbatt Batt Temperature A 2020000000000101 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 02 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000103 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 04 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000105 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 7 b D 2020000000000106 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 a ata 2020000000000107 2 Noa Yes Missing Absent 0 UZUUS000001 08 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000109 2 No Yes Missing A
36. Move selected Outputs acivaed 2 Free Outputs iA SS 3 9020000000000170 2 3 2 03N000000000790 2 4 E S S WALE 2 S02 00000000007 10 4 3 E Column 220200000000001 10 4 4 2 02 00000000001 11 3 3 2 U200000000001 11 35 4 Move selected Activated elements to Free Column The Activated column displays the list of current remote I O Address s that have been assigned to the NMC Pro I O address The number adjacent to the column heading circled in red above displays the total number of outputs assigned to the activated column Selection is made by highlighting the required remote element from the Free Column and then selecting the move left button to move the selection to the activated column The reverse process can also be made when the other move right button is selected Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 44 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Free Outputs Inputs Move selected Outputs Activated Z Tr 2 A020000000000110 2 3 2 207 0000000000110 3 4 A 0200000000001 10 4 3 A 20 200000000001 10 4 4 to Activated Column A 202 00000000001 11 3 3 d 2U200000000001 11 3 4 Move selected Activated elements to Free Column The Free column displays the list of captured remote I O Address s that are available to be mapped to the NMC Pro UO address The number adjacent to the column heading circled in red above dis
37. Receive will illuminate every time the Base Radio hears RadioNet data Note 202 LED 1 is disabled when PC connection is made Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 70 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 5 2 Base Unit Diagnostics Software PoleNet PC Software can be used to connect directly to the communication port of the Base unit When selecting the monitor function a range of functions are monitored such as route map allowed units cards battery voltage and internal temperature of base radio Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and base unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer Chapter 4 3 Step 2 Access RadioNet Base Monitoring Mode 2 1 Select Monitor Button 3 PoleNet Agile Radio V2 connected PE Connection Configure Connection Agile Radio 2 Setup Agile Radio Load Route Table i Monitor Step 4 Select Route Tab The list displays the current number of digital inputs and digital outputs that correlates to the number and type of hardware that is connected and functional Total number of Units in Route Map Agile Radio Monitor Eg Ing amp Outs Cards Allowed Units Moute 42 Remotes Be Baze cycle 8 Cycle Time in Unit 202 00000000007 01 Expand Data Unit 202 0000000000102 Seconds SAF Unit Unit 2020000000000103 Unit 202 0000000000104 Unit 202 00000000007 05
38. SER MANUAL RadioNet 5 3 1 2 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Networks Tab Listed Displays the total number of devices networks units I O that is theoretically available to both the Host unit and the RadioNet Base unit Note The Base Radio unit is included as both a network and as a Remote unit Note The quantity of units is derived from the base unit plus the numbers of Remote units defined in the route map Present Displays the total number of active devices networks units I O that are currently connected to the Host unit and the Base unit either physically or via the wireless network Missing Displays the total number of devices networks units I O that are captured but the Host unit or Base unit has not made a connection with Extra Displays the total number of devices networks units I O as defined in the Host unit and Base unit that has not been captured On Displays the total number of digital inputs and digital outputs that are currently ONT within the system Network Tab Displays the status of the networks that are accessible Units Tab Displays the status of the defined units both Base unit and Remotes units that are accessible Routing Tab Displays both the Network configuration and routing configuration as seen by both the Host unit and Base unit Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 28 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Step 4 Select Rou
39. Yes Unit is on line amp available Orphan Unit that has been adopted in the allowed list of the base old route map but not included in the new route map Rogue Unit that has been adopted by the Host old route map and is not on the allowed list of the base Note If you see Orphan s or Rogue s a Host unit reset should be performed State Displays the status of the unit Absent Unit is off line Get I O Cal Unit is on line amp uploading I O information Set Mode Unit is on line amp comm mode is being set Normal Unit is on line Progress Displays the unit s progress as it is coming on line 0 Unit is off line 100 Unit is on line amp available SAF Route Displays the remotes unit s communication path via a Store and Forward SAF Repeater which is also known as it s Master RSSI Displays the received signal strength from the view point of the remote unit IE the received signal strength from the remote unit s Master Vbatt Displays the current battery voltage in the remote unit EG 6 543V Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 34 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Batt Displays the remote unit s battery condition Ok Battery okay Warn Battery warning normal charge can t be maintained Low Battery voltage getting low urgent action required Fail Battery voltage is very low unit has turned off the digital outputs and radio and is now in hibern
40. and short circuit detection Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View V Global System Listed Present Missing Extra On Info rm ation 2 2 Units 5 5 0 5 Dig Ins 16 16 0 16 0 Dig Outs 12 12 0 12 0 Dig Outs Tabs Networks Units DigIns Dig Outs Routing System Ignore Unused Ve Address Present Extra Mapped State Information Filter 2 2020000000000109 1 3 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000109 23 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000109 2 4 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000110 23 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000110 24 Yes Yes No Tab D ata 2 2020000000000111 1 3 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000110 1 3 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 2 3 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 24 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 1 3 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 23 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 24 Yes Yes No Close Button 7 4 2 8 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Dig Outs Tab Address Displays the network address followed by the units Electronic Serial Number ESN including the physical address of the digital output Note Refer to Annex B regarding digital output location Present Displays the current status of the digital output whether the output is on line or off line No Unit is off line Yes Unit is on line amp available Extra Displays the current status of the digital output whether the output is available or has not yet been captured No Unit has been captured Yes Unit has not been captured M
41. anual Revision 01 Page 74 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 6 Diagnostics Remote Unit 7 6 1 Remote Unit Diagnostics Hardware Step 1 Check wiring confirm wiring of the power circuit prior to connection Step 2 Identify location of push button PB and diagnostic LED Push Button Diagnostic mg Led Note Both the Push Button and the Diagnostic LED are located on the lower printed circuit board adjacent to the RJ 45 Communication connector located on the left hand side Step 3 Power up remote Confirm that Red LED 1 Flashes quickly approximately 12 times The flashing LED acknowledges that the unit is powered up correctly and has passed it s internal shelf checks Note LED is disabled when PC connection is made Note LED may flash quickly after remote reset from Base is performed Step 4 Push Button Diagnostics When the push button is pressed and released the diagnostic LED will flash slowly the number of flashes counted will determine the status level of the RadioNet Remote Unit STATUS LEVEL DIAGNOSTIC DESCRIPTION Unit is okay battery voltage okay digital outputs are okay and remote unit is on the network 2 1 Unit is not okay battery voltage is below the good threshold level KEN al open or short circuit on one or more digital outputs 4 Remote unit is not currently on the network S Note A status level 2 overrides a level 3 a
42. apped Displays the current mapping status of the digital output No Digital output has not been mapped Yes Digital output has been mapped Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 66 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet State Displays the status of the digital output as confirmed by the remote unit On Output is confirmed active by the Remote Off Output is confirmed idle by the Remote Information Displays the operational command and status of the digital output Change to 1 An ON command has been sent to Remote Change to 0 An OFF command has been sent to Remote Override Output manually activated Faulty O C Output has sensed no current draw IE there is no solenoid or relay attached and circuit is open Faulty S C Output has sensed excessive current draw and determined that the output circuit is shorted Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 67 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 4 2 9 Host Unit Diagnostics Routing The routing window provides an overview of the complete RadioNet system as viewed from the Host unit and Base unit This information is derived from the route map that has been programmed into the Base units memory The RadioNet Technician should confirm that the data displayed in the routing screen is identical to the site map which has been compiled earlier Note Please conf
43. ation Temperature Displays the current internal temperature of the radio board Time of Data Displays the time and data of the last status transmission generated from the remote unit FW Displays the unit s current firmware version Drops Displays the number of communication drops Note A drop is considered when the remote unit has not replied to the Base unit within 8 communication cycle Note lane are only counted while the PoleNet is active Step 4 Select Dig Ins Tab The monitor window provides a status overview of all the digital inputs as viewed from the RadioNet Host amp RadioNet Base Status information includes whether the digital input is on line or off line captured and mapped current status and pulse count Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View Global System Listed Present Missing Extra 2 Information Networks 2 2 0 Units 5 5 0 5 Dig Ins 16 16 0 16 0 Dig Outs 12 12 0 12 0 Dig Ins Tab Networks Units Dig Ins Dig Outs Routing System Ignore Unused I Os Data Filter 2 2020000000000109 1 1 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000109 1 2 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000109 2 1 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000109 22 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000110 1 1 Yes Yes No T b D 2 2020000000000110 1 2 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000110 2 1 Yes Yes No a ata Z0 00000000110 2 2 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 1 1 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 1 2 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 2 1 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 2
44. been completed the advanced features should be deactivated Step 1 Start PoleNet Software Select Configure Connection Button 1 2 Select Advanced Button 3 Select OK button mmh b wh PoleNet Agile Host connected E led rn FEET your PC PC Connection Disconnect Device to Connect to PC PC Serial Port Agile Host Agile Host e Comm 1 Agile Surveyor Comm 4 Select control mode e fame Twyo wire Host Comm 5 Two sure ATU Comm E Configure Controller Comm 7 Comm Agile Radio vi Comm 2 Monitor Clear Capture fail See w Comm 2 Note When advance mode is active you will see Modem Configuration dialog box appear Connect a Device to your PC Device to Connect to PC PC Serial Port OK e Agile Host Comm 1 C Agile Radio vi Comm 2 C Agile Radio Y2 Comm 3 Cancel C Agile Surveyor Comm 4 Two wire Host Comm 5 Two wire ATU Comm 6 Comm Comm 8 Modem Configuration Use Modem Connection Inactivity Timeout 300 seconds Phone No Init String Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 15 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 5 Configuration Guide Lines o gt Z SSS O 5 Configuration Guide Lines 5 1 Configuration Remote Unit Pre Installation Step 1 Confirm Radio Frequency for this project Step 2 Compile Site Map Step 3 Setup programming bench Step 4 Connect communication cable between PC and Re
45. ble Orphan Unit that has been adopted in the aloud list of the base old route map but not included in the new route map Rogue Unit that has been adopted by the Host old route map and is not on the allowed list of the base Note If you see Orphan s or Rogue s a Host reset should be performed Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 62 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet State Progress SAF Route RSSI Vbatt Batt Temperature Time of Data Displays the status of the unit Absent Unit is off line Get I O Cal Unit is on line amp uploading UC information Set Mode Unit is on line amp comm mode is being set Normal Unit is on line Displays the unit s progress as it is coming on line 0 Unit is off line 100 Unit is on line amp available Displays the remotes unit s communication path via a Store and Forward SAF Repeater unit which is also known as it s Master Displays the received signal strength from the view point of the remote unit IE the received signal strength from the remote unit s master Displays the current battery voltage in the remote unit EG 6 543V Displays the remote unit s battery condition Ok Battery okay Warn Battery warning normal charge can t be maintained Low Battery voltage getting low urgent action required Fail Battery voltage is very low unit has turned off the digital outpu
46. bsent 0 E 2020000000000110 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000111 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 02 2020000000000112 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 02 2020000000000113 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 02 2020000000000114 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 02 2020000000000115 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 20 2020000000000116 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 20 2020000000000117 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 20200000000001 20 2020000000000118 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000120 2020000000000119 2 No Yes Missing Absent 0 2020000000000120 2 Yes Missina Absent 2020000000000106 2020000000000120 lt Close Button 7 4 2 4 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Units Tab Unit Displays the Electronic Serial Number ESN of all the units that have been configured in the route map Net Displays which network the unit belongs too Present Displays the current status of the unit whether the unit is on line or off line No Unit is off line Yes Unit is on line amp available Extra Displays the current status of the unit whether the unit is available or has not yet been captured No Unit has been captured Yes Unit has not been captured Routed Displays the current status of the unit whether the unit is on line or off line When the unit is on line several conditions may exist Missing Unit is off line Yes Unit is on line amp availa
47. chnologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Inputs Tabs Inputs LO Humber Name Parallel Out EN RE 3 av Inputs Activated 1 Free Inputs 24 2 0200000000001 03 1 1 2 0200000000001 03 3 1 EN 2 2020000000000109 3 2 E 2 2020000000000109 4 1 EK d 2020000000000109 4 2 2 2020000000000109 5 2 SVO K Clear Settings Change View Selecting the Inputs Tabs displays the settings screen for the Inputs view I O Number LO Number Selected I O Number Selection can be made by using the scroll bar and highlighting the required I O number of the Parallel Controller identified by blue marker or typing in required I O number into text box and then selecting the I O number of the Parallel Controller Name Name Parallel Out This is a read only screen which displays the current address of the Parallel Controller I O Inputs Activated Move selected Inputs Achy ated H Free Inputs 24 Free elements 2 2N200000000007091 1 2 2N20000000000109 3 1 to Activated 2 2U 200000000001 09 3 2 3 Column FS 2 202 0000000000109 4 1 2 U200000000001 OF 4 4 1 2 20200000000001 09 5 1 Move selected 2 0200000000007 09 5 2 Activated S MAMNA 141 1 elements to Free Column The Activated column displays the list of current remote I O Address s that have been assigned to the Parallel Controller I O address The number adjacent to the column heading circled in red above displays the total n
48. ddress followed by the units Electronic Serial Number ESN including the physical address of the digital output Note Refer to Annex B regarding digital output location Displays the current status of the digital output whether the output is on line or off line No Unit is off line Yes Unit is on line amp available Displays the current status of the digital output whether the output is available or has not yet been captured No Unit has been captured Yes Unit has not been captured Displays the current mapping status of the digital output No Digital output has not been mapped Yes Digital output has been mapped Ignore Unused I O s Once selected hides all the digital inputs that are not mapped State Displays the status of the digital output as confirmed by the remote unit On Output is confirmed active by the Remote Off Output is confirmed idle by the Remote Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 37 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Information Displays the operational command and status of the digital output Change to 1 An ON command has been sent to Remote Change to 0 An OFF command has been sent to Remote Override Output manually activated Faulty O C Output has sensed no current draw IE there is no solenoid or relay attached and circuit is open Faulty S C Output has sensed excessive current draw and determined that th
49. e Project X Address Mapping 20090316 txt L D d Files of type Text file vi Cancel Selecting the Load button open a browse window which will enable you the locate a previously saved Parallel Controller Address settings Save ddress Map 20090316 tx IS Si Breng Prldr ss rv 20090425 txt fe Project Z Address Mapping 20090804 txt File name Project x Address Mapping 20090316 txt 5 ave Files of type Text file vi Cancel Selecting the Save button open a browse window which will enable you to locate a suitable location where you can save a backup copy of your Parallel Controller Address settings Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 49 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Outputs Tabs Outputs LO Number Name 1 Parallel In RK 3 av Outputs Activated 2 Free Outputs 22 d 2020000000000109 1 3 d 2020000000000109 2 3 Ei d 2020000000000112 2 4 d 20200000000001 09 2 4 4 d 2020000000000109 3 3 E d 20200000000001 09 3 4 gt 1 22020000000000109 4 3 2 0200000000001 09 4 4 hl 2 S02 ANNAN ANA A RA Clear Settings Change View Selecting the Outputs Tabs displays the settings screen for the Outputs view I O Number LO Number Selected I O Number Selection can be made by using the scroll bar and highlighting the required I O number of the Parallel Controller identified by blue marker or typing in required I
50. e output circuit is shorted Step 7 Select Advanced Mode Note Refer to setting advanced mode user guide in section 5 5 Step 6 Capture Once all the Remote units and their digital inputs and digital outputs are confirmed on line the system is ready to be captured Once the system is captured the captured data is used as a system reference Any changes to the status of the actual system compared with the reference data will be displayed in the monitor mode of the Host unit The Captured data is also made available for I O mapping for the master controller 6 1 Select the Capture button Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View Listed Present Missing Extra On 2 5 5 16 12 Progress SAF Route 2020000000000109 2020000000000110 2020000000000111 2020000000000112 2020000000000151 6 2 Select the Yes button to confirm the capture process 6 3 Select the OK button to confirm the warning message polenet l t polene WARNING You should only Capture when your system has changed i WARNING I Please be sure all desired units are currently Present before proceeding EE RE enaren Please check and adjust your 10 mapping to have full access to your 1105 re you sure you want to Capture the Agile system Note Once the system is captured the data displayed in the Extra column will disappear Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 38 of 98 pages Crop Managemen
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53. efinition of Radio Surveyor Mode Interference Tab 82 8 6 Surveyor Mode Channel Quality rerrrrrnrrrrernvvrrrrrvrvrvrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrnrrrnrrrrnrrrrnrnrnrnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnne 84 8 6 1 Signal EEE NE NE 84 062 Bil Error Rate BER E 85 8 6 2 1 Definition of Surveyor Mode Channel Quality Tab 86 Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 4 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet EE A E E E 87 9 4 Firmware Upgrade Procedure for Remote Unit rrrrrrrrnnnnnrvnrrnnnnnrrvvrnnnnrrnrnnnnnrernnnnnsnsrnnnnnnensrnnnnnnesennnnnnsnee 87 9 5 Firmware Upgrade Procedure for Base Un 88 9 6 Firmware Upgrade Procedure for Host Un 89 1O AMEX EE EE EE EE 90 10 4 Compatible Solenoid amp Relay List csccdsescceccccssnaecaceivactveotenssiscebesscagetdecdteeteadabintiahddadetacdcadatdonleesedwasdievdaddexs 90 10 5 Zum Red Wiring Een 91 Vi ANE i E E cnt se ete ee E E E E EEE 92 Figure iiid Gard ee Creton Dun e 92 Figure TZ DI positon NUTDE E 93 FE DO positi n UNOS eee 94 2 MK Ge 95 MND 96 V GN seori EE E E eE ENET 98 Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 5 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 1 Introduction Z gt o 1 introduction RadioNet by Netafim is the new generation of wireless control and monitoring systems Extra detail has
54. el Spacing amp Offset if applicable 3 2 Define Operating Frequency 3 3 Define Output Power 3 4 Define Battery Thresholds 3 5 Select Re Program Button or Cancel Setup Agile Radio Base Operating Frequency 434 750004 e 125 kHz Channels 402 470 MHz f 25 kHz Channels Output Power jo WW J 625 kHz offset Battery Thresholds Good 120 V Va ar 72 Y Low 91 FeProgram Failed 904 Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 20 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 5 2 2 Setup Agile Base Radio Settings Definitions Channel Spacing amp Offset 12 5 kHz Channels C 25 kHz Channels 6 25 kHz offset The channel spacing is configurable to either 12 5 kHz or 25 kHz The channel spacing setting default 12 5 KHz determines the next frequency increment For those countries that support channel spacing of 6 25 kHz then selecting the 6 25 kHz offset will enable the center frequency to offset by 6 25 kHz Operating Frequency Operating Frequency 434 75000 402 470 MHz The Agile Radio s operating frequency is software configurable between 402 MHz and 470 MHz The programmed frequency must comply with either your local or national RF spectrum licensing organisation Note All RadioNet Remotes and the RadioNet Base must all be set to the same frequency Output Power Output Power 10 M The Agile Radio s operating power is
55. emented on the trialing edge of the pulse IE when the digital input turns off Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 36 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Step 5 Select Dig Outs Tab The monitor window provides a status overview of all the digital outputs as viewed from the Host unit and Base unit Status information includes whether the digital output is on line or off line captured and mapped current status and important information about digital output failures such as open and short circuit detection Dig Outs Tabs 5 5 1 3 2 202000000000011023 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000110 24 Yes Yes No Tab Data 2 202Q000000000111 1 3 Yes Yes No Address Present Extra Mapped Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View Global System Information Listed Present Missing Extra On 2 5 5 Dig Ins 16 16 16 0 i 12 12 0 Networks Units DigIns Dig Outs Routing System Ignore Unused I Os PT E Ee Data Filter Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000109 1 3 2 2020000000000109 2 3 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000109 2 4 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000110 1 3 Yes Yes No 208 000000000111 2 3 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000111 24 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 1 3 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 23 Yes Yes No 2 2020000000000112 24 Yes Yes No Close Button Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Dig Outs Tab Displays the network a
56. erson cd Co Nvagqilehbase_v226 port comi MRF Boot Loader by Square One Laboratories Version 2 88 Establishing comms on comi Erase Programming firmware file Program amp Verify SH669 bytes programmed Program Completed ff Cos Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 88 of 98 pages USER MANUAL 9 6 Firmware Upgrade Procedure for Host Unit Note Make sure controller communication connections are isolated prior to performing download Step 1 Power down Host Unit remove 12 VDC plug Step 2 Short program jumper Step 3 Connect programming lead Step 4 Power up unit from 12 VDC power supply Step 5 View green LED 8 continually flashes Step 6 Run command prompt agilehost v161 port com X X active com port Number Step 7 Wait for message Firmware Upgrade Completed Step 8 Power down Step 9 Remove programming jumper o Command Prompt Microsoft Windows AP Dersion 5 1 260 CG Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corp Cl Documents and Settings person cd Coxragqgilehost_vi61 port comi Settings are port coml speed 115208 device 2144 boot high Initialising CPU 2144 gt 5 Establishing comms at 7664 on comi Erasing device Hegotiating Comms rate Switching Comms rate to 115268 Loading Main Kernel Checking Device ID Loading Write Kernel Sending Firmware Upgrade Loading Read Kernel Merifying Firnware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Completed ft Co
57. ess to Remote address 5 1 Complete RadioNet Host to Parallel Controller Mapping Form Example located 5 2 Complete mapping data 5 3 Save a backup copy 5 4 Program Host Agile Host with Parallel Control Host Action Backups on PC Read Program Read e Filename Host e Program Save l Inputs Tabs Input LAO Number Mare Controller I O Parallel Outi 2 3 av Mapped Inputs Activated 1 Free Inputs 18 2 20 200000000001 09 1 1 2 2020000000000110 1 1 Remote 2 2020000000000110 1 2 3 Address 2 2020000000000110 2 1 2 2020000000000110 2 2 gt 22020000000000110 3 1 2 2020000000000110 3 2 3 2 AT LAT WWW WWII 10 4 1 2 Clear Screen eee RTE ear Settings ange View Settings 9 ge Y Changed View Agile Host with Parallel Control EN Host Action Backups on PC Bead Load Filename Program Save Input SR Agile System Captured view Network 1 Unit 20200000000001 51 Card 0 202 Contract Data Card 1 209 View Network 2 F Unit 20200000000001 09 Card 0 202 Card 1 207 LAO 1 DI Parallel Outi a LAO 2 DI Parallel Qute i Expand Data Lo 3 DO Unused View Card 2 208 Card 3 208 G Clear Settings Change Vie Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Crop Management Technologies in Annex D x Load Save Backup File Common Name Captured and Available Remote Address Change View Mapped Element Captured and Avai
58. gile System Live and Captured View Global System Listed GER e On Info rm ation 0 0 0 0 0 System Tab z Networks Units Dig Ins Dig Outs Routing System Ignore Unused I Os Fil t ter EB Agile System Live and Captured view Network 1 Unit 2020000000000151 I Card 0 202 Card 1 209 Co ntract Data Network 2 Unit 2020000000000109 Card 0 202 Card 1 207 1 0 1 DI Unused 1 0 2 DI Unused Tab Data 1 0 3 DO NMC Output 31 Card 2 208 170 1 DI Unused 170 2 DI Unused 170 3 D0 NMC Output 32 170 4 D0 NMC Output 33 Expand Data Unit 2020000000000110 Unit 2020000000000111 Pt ARAMA EE bal L Close Button PC PoleNet Je Controller Digtal Cups Digital Inpuls Serial Corrmuicakor Port Megasi LED Push Bultar Hai Card Power Ev Baller Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 69 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 5 Diagnostics Base Unit 7 5 1 Base Unit Diagnostics Hardware Step 1 Identify location of the 2 diagnostic LEDs Transmit Step 2 Power up Base Confirm that 202 LED 1 Receive flashes quickly approximately 12 times The flashing LED acknowledges that the unit is powered up correctly and has passed its internal shelf checks 209 LED 1 Transmit will illuminate every time the Base Radio has a requirement to transmit 202 LED 1
59. he elements in the Activated column will return to the Free Column Change View Inputs Se Agile System Captured view Nebwork 1 Unit 20200000000001 51 Card 0 202 Card 1 209 Network 2 F Unit 20200000000001 09 Card 202 Card 1 207 LO 1 DI Parallel Out LO 2 DI Parallel Out LO 3 DO Unused Card 2 208 Card 3 208 Clear Settings ul Change Vien gt Selecting the Change View button will display both the input and output mapping data as viewed from the Remote units hardware point of view Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 56 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 Diagnostics amp Trouble Shooting Guide We realize that when you working with wireless control you are working with a medium that is invisible difficult to understand at the best of times and there are no simple tools that you can use such as a pressure gauge or multi meter Netafim developed the RadioNet and PoleNet PC software with this in mind The PoleNet PC software provides you will the necessary tools to test and diagnose a wide range of faults that you are most likely to come across whilst dealing with wireless communications Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 57 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 4 Diagnostics Host 7 4 1 Host Diagnostics Hard
60. indow which will enable you to locate a suitable location where you can save a backup copy of your NMC Address settings Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 43 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet I O Tabs Outputs Inputs 140 Number Name 10 Number Name NMC Output 31 1 NMC Input 1 a a 32 pm 2 mm 33 3 SE av Outputs Activated 1 Free Outputs 7 Inputs Activated 1 Free Inputs 27 2 2020000000000109 1 3 2 2020000000000110 2 4 A 2 2020000000000109 1 1 2 2020000000000109 1 2 a 2 20200000000001 10 3 3 E 2 2020000000000109 2 1 3 lt 2 2020000000000110 3 4 2 2020000000000109 2 2 8 2 2020000000000110 4 3 2 2020000000000109 3 1 gt 2 2020000000000110 4 4 gt 2 20200000000001 09 3 2 2 2020000000000111 3 3 a 2 20200000000001 09 4 1 a 2 ANANNNNNNNNANN 11 3 A i 2 2n2nnnnnnnnnn 9 4 gt G Clear Settings Change View Clear Settings Change View Selecting the I O Tabs toggles the settings screen between the Outputs view and the Inputs view I O Number AO Number Text Box Selected I O Number Selection can be made by using the scroll bar and highlighting the required I O number of the NMC Pro identified by blue marker or typing in required I O number into text box and then selecting the I O number of the NMC Pro Name Name NMC Output 31 This is a read only screen which displays the current address of the NMC I O Outputs Inputs Activated
61. irm that the Host has been reset since the Route Map was downloaded into the Base Note Please allow up to 45 seconds after Host unit resets Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View A Listed Present Missing Extra On 2 Global System Information Routing Tab Networks Units Dig Ins Dig Outs Routing System mg Agile System Live and Captured view Network 1 Unit 2020000000000151 Network 2 Unit 2020000000000101 Unit 20200000000001 02 SAF Unit Ue 202000000000 12 ni Unit 2020000000000113 Tab Data Unit 2020000000000114 Unit 2020000000000103 Unit 2020000000000104 Unit 2020000000000105 Expand Data Unit 2020000000000106 S AF Unit Unit 20200000000001 07 Unit 2020000000000108 Unit 2020000000000109 Unit 2020000000000110 Contract Data Close Button Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 68 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 4 2 10 Hoer Unit Diagnostics System The system window provides an overview of the complete RadioNet system as viewed from the Host unit and Base unit This information is derived from the route map captured data and I O mapping Valuable information is displayed showing the connection from the mapped I O through to network 1 Note Please confirm that the Host has been reset since the Route Map was downloaded into the Base Note Please allow up to 45 seconds after Host unit resets Monitor A
62. lable Elements Change View Page 53 of 98 pages USER MANUAL RadioNet 6 4 1 Mapping of Parallel Controller Output Address Settings Definitions Read Selecting the Read button with upload the mapping information currently stored in the Host unit Program polenet A WARNING Please check and adjust your I O mapping to have full access to your I Os Program Selecting the Program button with download the current mapping information and store it into the Host unit s memory You will receive a warning pop up at the completion of a successful download Load A a ES E Project omea rv 20090425 txt Project Z Address Mapping 20090804 txt Filename Project X Address Mapping 20090316 txt L D d Files of type Text file vi Cancel Selecting the Load button open a browse window which will enable you the locate a previously saved Parallel Controller Address settings Save ddress Map 20090316 tx IS Si Breng Prldr ss rv 20090425 txt fe Project Z Address Mapping 20090804 txt File name Project x Address Mapping 20090316 txt 5 ave Files of type Text file vi Cancel Selecting the Save button open a browse window which will enable you to locate a suitable location where you can save a backup copy of your Parallel Controller Address settings Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 54 of 98 pages Crop Management Te
63. lay Only Card Address 2 2020000000000109 1 3 Network Remote ESN Card Location Position on Card Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 92 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Annex B Figure 11 2 DI position number CARD 2 Acie 22 NIT CARDIN DI 6 Att ke Po oe E LS Adai DL Eege 3 poeoes Ed nme pee ME VALVE VALVE E CARD Or LES CARD A CARDS SE Digital Input Address DI 4 2 DI Digital Output 4 Card Location 2 Position on Card Revision 01 Page 93 of 98 pages Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Annex B Figure 11 3 DO position number CARD 2 a sg eee F GE OSCR ES SE st EE i bio E vm SPN CUM x LS DEN CO flotten S a i A 30 2moe er Ex ah DOS DO 9 Digital Output Address DO 4 3 DO Digital Output 4 Card Location 3 Position on Card Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 94 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 12 Annex C Card Number Card Description 163 48 x Input Expansion Card for Host 202 Radio Board 207 Control Personality Board Remote 208 Expansion Card 2DI 2DO 209 Control Personality Board Base 219 RadioNet Host 239 48 x Output Expansion Card for Host Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision
64. lity Column mi Base Errors Base dBm Remote Errors Remote d m A Headings 100 1 44 1 99 DU J 102 GEI 0 96 0 105 DU 0 97 0 105 40 99 106 ER 1 100 1 108 y 28 102 105 Data 20 0 102 0 109 Window 16 102 0 105 13 0 105 0 111 10 1 105 d 114 T Test S 3 des 3 sn Buttons BER 1 miw BER 10 mad BER Max gei Battery 5 831 Y Close Temperature 28 0 Monitor Agile Surveyor RSSI Floor Interference Channel Quality ri Base Errors Base dem Remote Errors Remote dim 105 2 114 105 114 108 7 114 111 18 112 109 45 115 114 o4 114 111 99 118 112 121 117 115 111 123 117 120 BER 1 mia i EER Max gei Battery 5831 M 0 0 0 0 d 0 3 14 de The example given above shows the results of a poor channel quality test If we compare the results for the 100mW test the base heard the remote ok at 94 dBm but the signal strength recorded by the remote was marginal at 99 dBm It was found that the coaxial cable was damaged at the remote site If we now compare the results at 10mW we can see that the BER test started to show errors in the quality of the data being received Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 85 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 8 6 2 1 Definition of Surveyor Mode Channel Quality Tab Power Level Test Buttons BER 1 mai BER 10 miw
65. m that enhances the performance data and operating reliability of remote sites Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 6 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 2 PCSoftware PoleNet gt Z 2 PC Software PoleNet The PoleNet PC software includes three basic functions Configuration tools for the RadioNet amp SingleNet Hardware Local amp remote diagnostic tools for the RadioNet amp SingleNet Hardware Conducting radio survey analysis for the RadioNet System Configuration tools include programming of the radio mapping network management and setting alarm levels Diagnostics tools include the testing of digital inputs and outputs monitoring signal strengths battery voltages and operating temperatures As RF signals are invisible the PoleNet PC software provides us with additional user friendly tools to assist in designing and managing and diagnosing RF networks Base Remote Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 7 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies RadioNet USER MANUAL 3 Quick Start Guide The Quick start guide is intended for advanced operators who only require a logical sequence to follow 3 1 3 2 3 3 Quick Start Guide Remote Unit Pre Installation Check Wiring Power Up Remote Unit and view diagnostic LED Note LED function is disabled when RS232 communication port is active Configure Remote U
66. mote unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 4 Step 5 Access Agile Radio Remote Settings 5 1 Select Setup Agile Radio Button 5 2 Select OK button to confirm Warning 3 PoleNet Agile Radio V2 connected PC Connection Configure Connection Agile Radio 2 Setup Agile Radio gt WARNING These settings should ONLY be changed if you are setting up a new system i Any change to settings other than Power Monitor will cause some all of the radia system ta reboot or be temporarily inaccessible About Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 16 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Step 6 Setup Agile Radio Remote Unit Note All numeric settings must be performed by using the Up or Down arrows 6 1 Select Channel Spacing amp Offset if applicable 6 2 Define Operating Frequency 6 3 Define Output Power 6 4 Define Battery Thresholds 6 5 Define Output Firing Voltage 6 6 Enable Disable Open Circuit Detection 6 7 Define Comm check interval when outputs are Idle 6 8 Define Comm check interval when outputs are Active 6 9 Select Reprogram Button or Cancel Setup Agile Radio Remote Operating Frequency eee 2 f 12 5 kHz Channels 402 470 MHz 25 kHz channe Output Power jo mW J 6 25 kHz offset Battery Thresholds Open Circuit Test Comme Check hmm Good 553 Dout 17 When Idle Van
67. n 01 Page 82 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Show Long Term Test at 102 dBm 1150 secs 102 pulses over 35 1 secs 34 Timestamp Pulses Over Show Long Terre u RS M Cato Data nR JO MO ee Samples Od 14 45 Od 00 00 Window om 18 040000 A Od 14 43 b Od 00 00 Use Specified 1 T When selected the data sample window displays the longer term results IE Only the periods of time when RF interference was recorded above the threshold setting Show Totals Test at 102 dBm 1120 secs 102 pulses over 35 1 secs 34 Timestamp Pulses e Show Long Tem 14 49 15 39 D331 es parene 14 49 70 40 a22 1 nere 14 49 25 45 0 33 5 E Show Blank Lines Data 14 49 30 54 0 336 14 49 35 62 0 33 8 ne 14 49 40 68 0 34 0 CS Power Threshold indow 14 45 45 a0 0 344 EE EE 14 43 50 G 0 34 5 Use Specified 14 49 55 92 0 34 7 14 50 00 36 034 9 DEZ 14 50 05 102 0 35 ES When selected the data sample window displays the accumulative total results both the number of pulses and the total time that the RF interference was recorded above the threshold setting Example At 14 50 a total of 96 pulses with a total combined time of 34 9 seconds was recorded above the threshold 102dBm Show Blank Lines Test at 102 dBm 1085 secs 102 pulses over 35 1 secs 34 Timestamp Pulses e Show Long Tem 14 49 30 E Weih 14 49 35 g 0 00 2 Show Totals oe a Se I Show Blank Lines
68. nd a level 3 overrides a level 4 Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 75 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 6 2 Remote Unit Diagnostics Software PoleNet PC Software can be used to connect directly to the communication port of the Remote unit When selecting the monitor function a range of functions are monitored such as digital inputs digital outputs battery voltage signal strength and internal temperature of the Remote units radio Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and Remote unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 4 Step 2 Access RadioNet Remote Monitoring Mode Step 2 1 Select Monitor Button PC Connection Configure Connection Agile Radio V2 Setup Agile Radio Monitor lt gt About Step 4 Select Ins amp Outs Tab The list displays the current number of inputs and outputs that correlates to the number and type of hardware that is connected and functional Agile Radio Monitor Tabs Ina amp Outs Cards Column IO Addr State Count Information Headings DI 1 1 D D Dl 1 2 1 E DI3 2 1 D 0 Did 22 DIS 3 1 D D DIE ER 0 Dl 4 UC D 42 D Dlg Di Number D0 52 D 0 DO 1 3 oboe 23 D Faulty OC DO 2 4 D04 33 D Doe Digital Output DOE 43 DOZ 44 0 Status DOS 5 3 D DO DA D Faulty S C Battery Voltage Patter 5 920 Y RSS
69. nit frequency transmit power battery voltage alarm levels and I O configurations Quick Start Guide Base Unit Check Wiring Power Up Base Unit and view diagnostic LED s Note LED function is disabled when RS232 communication port is active Configure Base Unit frequency transmit power and battery voltage alarm levels Draw site map with ESN locations and I O capacity Define SAF Unit ID and locations Create Route Map text file Load Route Map amp confirm Quick Start Guide Host Unit Reset Host Unit View available Networks to confirm View Routing and Unit ID s to confirm network structure as per Route Map Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 8 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 3 4 Quick Start Guide Remote Unit Post Installation Check Wiring of Power solar panel orientation if applicable Digital Inputs Digital Outputs and antenna connection for firmness Power Up Remote Unit and view diagnostic LED Note LED function is disabled when RS232 communication port is active View battery voltage level and test digital inputs and digital outputs Note When unit is powered up all the digital outputs will close in sequence 1 2 3 etc 3 5 Quick Start Guide Host Unit Post Installation Define System Parameters e Configure Refresh remotes time e Configure Digital output delay time Clear Capture amp Reset Host unit Note Clear Capture resets Capt
70. nput Card e 48 x Output Card for input status playback The Input Card has been designed to except the wet voltage supplied from the Parallel Controller s outputs and transfer this information to a remote RadioNet RTU Refer to Fig 6 2a below The Output Card has been designed to playback the remote input status back into the Parallel Controllers input circuit Refer to Fig 6 2c below Both cards maybe installed inside the Host Unit to offer both input and output features at the same time Refer to fig 6 2b below Fig 6 2a Fig 6 2b Fig 6 2c Parallel Controller Parallel Controller Parallel Controller Tf WW h a vw 48 x Input Card 163 48 x Input Card 163 48 Output Card 239 Output Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 46 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 6 3 Configuration Host Unit Expansion Card 48 Parallel Inputs Prior to performing configuration settings for the Parallel Controller confirm that you have performed a successful capture from the Host unit Note This feature requires the 48 Parallel Input card to be inserted inside the Host Unit Part 00035 008330 Board 163 Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and Host unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 2 Step 2 Access Agile Host Select control mode 2 1 Select Select control mode button 3 PoleNet Agile Host
71. ntenna connected Battery Thresholds Battery Thresholds Good 554 w Var 50 Lowy 45 V Failed 404 Four Battery alarm thresholds can be set to advise the RadioNet Host when different battery voltage levels are sensed While on the network crossing any of these thresholds causes the Host unit to be notified Good Battery voltage is OK Warn Battery voltage has reached the warning level should a rechargeable power supply be installed further investigation would be required to determine why the battery voltage can t be maintained at a good level IE The solar panel might need cleaning or rechecking for correct orientation Low Battery voltage has reached the low level should a rechargeable power supply be installed further investigation would be required to determine why the battery voltage can t be maintained at a good level IE The solar panel might need cleaning or rechecking for correct orientation Failed Battery voltage has dropped below the Failed threshold The RadioNet Remote sends an alarm message and then turns off all outputs stops monitoring the inputs turns off the radio and goes into hibernation periodically awakening to check if the battery voltage has recovered Note Please refer to the Diagnostic section to view the current battery voltage level Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 18 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet
72. oNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 51 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 6 4 Configuration Host Unit Expansion Card 48 Output Input Playback Prior to performing configuration settings for the Parallel Controller confirm that you have performed a successful capture from the Host unit Note This feature requires the 48 Parallel Input card to be inserted inside the Host Unit Part 4 00035 008340 Board 239 Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and Host unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 2 Step 2 Access Agile Host Select control mode 2 1 Select Select control mode button 3 PoleNet Agile Host connected PC Connection Configure Connection Agile Host Monitor Clear Capture Select control mode 4 gt System Configure Controller About Step 3 Select control mode Parallel Controller for correct Host unit operation 3 1 3 2 Select the Parallel Controller from the selection list Select the Okay button to confirm selection Select Control Mode Cancel PC Connection Configure Connection Agile Host Monitor Clear Capture Select control mode System Configure Controller ON Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 52 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies RadioNet USER MANUAL Step 5 Mapping of Parallel Controller addr
73. ommunication check between the RadioNet Remote and its Master can be user defined There are two independent intervals which are user configurable Note The Master can be either the base Unit or a SAF Remote Unit When idle Configurable between Off and 36 hours Output On Configurable between Off and 2 hours 15 minutes Should an output be active and the Remote unit loses communication with its master within the defined time limit The Remote unit will close down all active outputs until re connection is established Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 19 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 5 2 Configuration Base Unit 5 2 1 Setup Agile Base Radio Settings Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and Base unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 3 Step 2 Access Agile Radio Base Settings 2 1 Select Setup Agile Radio Button 2 2 Select OK button to confirm Warning PE Connection Configure Connection Agile Radio 2 D Setup Agile Radio Monitor polenet WARNING These settings should ONLY be changed if you are setting up a new system Any change to settings other than Power will cause some all of the radio system to reboot or be temporarily inaccessible Step 3 Setup Agile Radio Base unit Note All numeric settings must be performed by using the Up or Down arrows 3 1 Select Chann
74. or screen of PoleNet Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 78 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 8 Surveyor Mode Designing a reliable wireless control system requires a very good understanding of local factors such as Location Existing atmospheric noise and interfering signals Topography Distance Foliage Climate Project boundaries Whilst some of these parameters can be calculated using theoretical data there is no substitute for practical measurements for real results Each RadioNet Remote unit has special built in firmware to enable it to act in special modes to perform site surveyor tests 8 4 Surveyor Mode RSSI Floor The RSSI Floor test mode is used to determine how noisy the project site is at the nominated operating frequency The results will provide you with an understanding of the amplitude and duration of the recorded noise levels Monitor Agile Surveyor RSSI Floor Interference Channel Quality RSSI from 16 samples Recommended CS threshold 105 dBm Results Window 123 120 117 114 111 Count 1 4 E 4 1 Percent 62 250 375 250 62 Sample Window Measure Button Battery 6 337 W Close Temperature 275 C Note Make sure your test unit has a good antenna at an equivalent height and proximity to the project being investigated otherwise a poor antenna will give you artificial better than act
75. or software program that may conflict with the use of your serial port Step 3 Configure connection amp connect 3 1 Select Configure Connection Button 3 2 Select device to connect to PC Agile Host 3 3 Select serial port number 3 4 Select OK button 3 5 Select Connection Button 3 PoleNet Agile Host disconnected E R e ae eee your PC Device to Connect to PC PC Serial Part OF ON Ce Agile Host Comm 1 Agile Radio w Comm 2 Agile Radio 2 Comm 3 Cancel C Agile Surveyor Comm 4 7 Two wire Host Comm 5 C Twoewire ATU Comm E Comm Comm Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 11 0f 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 4 3 PC Communication Connection to RadioNet Base Unit Step 1 Connect communication lead Option 1 A Base Unit Direct communication connection via Serial Port DB9 Male Option 1 B Base Unit Direct communication connection via USB Port Step 2 Start PoleNet PC Software Note Disable any device or software program that may conflict with the use of your serial port Step 3 Configure connection amp connect 3 1 Select Configure Connection Button 3 2 Select device to connect to PC Agile Radio V2 3 3 Select serial port number 3 4 Select OK button 3 5 Select Connection Button 3 PoleNet Agile Radio V2 disconnected Il E ee your PC PC Connection Connect 5 Device to Connect to PL PC Senal Port
76. ost Diagnostics Digital Outputs cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaaaeaeseaceeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaaaasages 66 7 4 2 8 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Dig Outs Tan 66 7 4 2 9 Host Unit Diagnostics Routing reerrnnnvrvvvnrnnnvrvennrnnnervennnnnrreenrnnnerreennnnnerseennnnnerennnnnnesrennnnnseseenennnn 68 7 4 2 10 Host Unit Diagnostics Gvsiem 69 00 DAGE Base Ne das 70 7 5 1 Base Unit Diagnostics Hardware sisicsissassssiccanscdiarssnnncenensntiranaconisrdnentssezenvaibenansausseauuniissaedndipansutiwsays 70 75 2 Base Unit DIAGNOSTICS SONWANE sersem a i a aaa E a En 71 75 21 Definitions of Radio Base Monitor Route Tab 72 75 22 Definition of Radio Remote Monitor Allowed Units Tab 73 75 23 Definition of Radio Remote Monitor Cards Tab 74 70 Diagnostics R mote e E 75 7 6 1 Remote Unit Diagnostics Hardware rrannnvnnnnnnrnnnnnnrennnnnnennnnnrnrnnnnrennnnnrennnnnrennnnnsnnnnnsennnnssennnnsnennnnnn 75 7 6 2 Remote Unit Diagnostics Goftware cccccccceeseeccceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeesaeeeseeeeessseeaseeeeeesssaaaaseeeeeeeessaaageses 76 7 6 2 1 Definition of Radio Remote Monitor Ins amp Outs Tab 77 7 6 2 2 Definition of Radio Remote Monitor Cards Tab 78 SPM jr 79 8 4 Surveyor Mode RSSI Floor 79 8 4 1 Definition of Radio Surveyor Mode RSSI Floor Tab 80 85 UME NF 81 8 5 1 1 D
77. plays the total number of outputs that have not yet been mapped to the NMC Pro Address Selection is made by highlighting the required remote element from the Free Column and then selecting the move left button to move the selection to the activated column The reverse process can also be made when the other move right button is selected Clear Settings Selecting the Clear Settings button will clear all mapped data in the Host unit You will see that all the elements in the Activated column will return to the Free Column Change View a Network 1 Unit 2020000000000151 Card 0 202 Card 1 209 Network 2 Unit 2020000000000109 Card 0 202 Card 1 207 120 1 DI NMC Input 1 170 2 DI Unused 140 3 D0 NMC Output 31 Change View Card 2 208 Card 3 208 v Selecting the Change View button will display both the input and output mapping data as viewed from the Remote units hardware point of view Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 45 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 6 2 Explanation Host Unit Expansion Cards The RadioNet system has been design to be incorporated into existing irrigation controllers that don t have the features of wireless control and monitoring We call the Parallel Controller Mode To use this mode there are 2 optional expansion cards that maybe inserted inside the Host Unit e 48 x Parallel I
78. r Mode Interference Tab CS Power Threshold CS Power Threshold f Use Recommended C Use Specified The CS Power Threshold defines the level in which atmospheric noise and interfering RF signals will be recorded IE Only signals which are stronger than 105 dBm will be counted The user has the option to use the recommended value as calculated during the RSSI Floor test or define a user specified threshold Note If using specified threshold level the maximum level is limited to 84 dBm Start When selected the Interference test is initiated constantly sampling the airways in 5 second groups Note If the interference test is to run over extended periods of time even days then simply close the screen disconnect the unit and it will continue with the interference test Stop When selected the Interference test will stop Results Window Test at 102 d m 7015 secs 112 pulses over 55 2 secs 14 The results window displays the accumulative results since the test was first stated The unit samples and accumulates results every 5 seconds Example Signal threshold was set to 102 dBm the test has been running for a total of 7015 seconds 112 pulses were recorded above the threshold setting totaling 55 2 seconds which overall relates to 0 interference duty cycle Note If no interfering signal was recorded you will not see information in the data samples window Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revisio
79. rength and no or very low BER results 8 6 1 Signal Strength Signal strength is measured in dB Decibels dB is a logarithmic scale and is expressed as a ratio In short 3db is half 1 2 10dB is 10 times smaller 1 10 while 20dB is 100 times smaller 1 100 Please refer to Netafim s manual on Introduction to RF for a more detailed explanation Since the receiver sensitivity of the RadioNet is 117dBm and Netafim recommends using a 20dB fade margin for telemetry applications a signal strength recorded above 97dBm is considered a good signal for reliable communications Should the signal be marginal between 97dBm and 107dBm then communications signals will still be received but may induce communication retries which introduce communication delays Signals below 107dBm are considered poor and unreliable for successful communications Figure 8 3 87 97 102 dBm 107 112 117 122 DEI Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 84 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 8 6 2 Bit Error Rate BER When a channel quality test is performed a known packet of information 1000 data bits is sent between the 2 test units If some of the data is corrupted then the amount of corrupt data is recorded This gives you a good understanding of the quality of the signal path between the two test units Monitor Agile Surveyor RSSI Floor Interference Channel Qua
80. rial Number ESN including the physical address of the digital input Note Refer to Annex B regarding digital output location Present Displays the current status of the digital input whether the input is on line or off line No Digital Input is off line Yes Digital Input is on line amp available Extra Displays the current status of the digital input whether the input is available or has not yet been captured No Digital Input has been captured Yes Digital Input has not been captured Mapped Displays the current mapping status of the digital output No Digital input has not been mapped Yes Digital input has been mapped State Displays the status of the digital input as confirmed by the remote unit 1 Input is confirmed ONT by the Remote No Data Input is confirmed OFF by the Remote Count Displays the number of pulses counted by the remote Note The pulse count is incremented on the trialing edge of the pulse IE when the digital input turns off Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 65 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 4 2 7 Host Diagnostics Digital Outputs The monitor window provides a status overview of all the digital outputs as viewed from the Host unit and Base unit Status information includes whether the digital output is on line or off line captured and mapped current status and important information about digital output failures such as open
81. sed circuit Outputs 0 OFF closed idle 1 ON open active Total number of inputs pulses counted Note Input counted from trailing edge of pulse Status of the command or state Override Output manually activated Faulty O C Output detected that there is no solenoid or relay connected Faulty S C Output detected that there is a Short Circuit Battery Current battery voltage level sensed by the RadioNet Remote unit RSSI Return Signal Strength Indicator displayed in dBm Temperature This is the signal strength recorded coming from the Master of this Remote unit IE the received signal strength Note If the remote has no master then the RSSI value represents the noise floor The current temperature reported of the internal radio board Test Button Selecting the Test Button puts the Remote unit in testing mode Right mouse click on the DO number will activate a manual command list On or Off giving the operator the option to manually operate the digital output Note Manual operation temporary overrides the Host unit operation and may generate a host controller alarm Note Disconnecting the communication cable from the Remote unit will automatically restore any manually overridden digital outputs Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 32 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 5 5 Configuration RadioNet Host Unit Post Installation
82. st Installation Step1 Confirm all wiring and connections such as power solar panel orientation if applicable digital inputs digital outputs and antenna connections Note Refer to Installation Manual for correct wiring guide Step2 Power up Remote unit and view diagnostic LED functions Step 3 Monitor sequence of solenoid s turning off Note If solenoid or relay is already de energized you may not hear or see a change of state Step 3 Connect communication cable between PC and Remote unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection select Advanced Mode and connect refer chapter 4 4 Step 4 Access Agile Radio Monitor mode 4 1 Select Monitor Button PE Connection Configure Connection Agile Radio 2 Setup Agile Radio Monitor About Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 30 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Step 5 Testing digital inputs and digital outputs 5 1 Select Ins amp Outs Tab The list displays the current number of inputs and outputs that correlates to the number and type of hardware that is connected and functional 5 2 Test digital inputs by causing a change of state and viewing the status change in the monitor screen Agile Radio Monitor E Ins amp Outs f Tabs Ins amp Outs Cards Column IO Ader State Count Information Headings Di 11 0 0 DZ 12 1 E D3 21 0 0 Di4 22 D 0 DIE 31 0 0 DIE
83. steps 2 to 8 until you confirm route data has been programmed successfully 5 9 Select Close Button when completed 3 PoleNet Agile Radio V2 connected R PE Connection Configure Connection Agile Radio V2 Route Table Setup Agile Radio e r Files on PC Load Route Table d gt Monitor Look in 3 501 Route Table Name Demo Network vd txt Text Document EE Demo Network VG Got Text Document Files on PC Base Radio Ab Demo Netwark txt ON Text Document E RFmapOi txt Text Document i Filename E Ranta anan it PRS Dema Network txt Units 42 62 9 Layers A Cycle 16 sec QD Program e 2 File name Demo Network txt Oz Open Files of type Text file yi Cancel polenet Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 25 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 5 3 Configuration Host Unit Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and Host unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 2 Step 2 Access Agile Host System 2 1 Select System button 3 PoleNet Agile Host connected PC Connection Configure Connection Agile Host Monitor Clear Capture Select control mode System Configure Controller About Step 3 Configure Host Unit system settings 3 1 Define Refresh Remotes interval 3 2 Define Digital Output delayed activation time 3 2 Selec
84. t Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 6 Configurations Host Controllers 6 1 Configuration For NMC Pro Prior to performing configuration settings for the NMC Pro confirm that you have performed a successful capture from the Host unit Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and Host unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 2 Step 2 Access Agile Host Select control mode 2 1 Select Select control mode button 3 PoleNet Agile Host connected PEC Connection Configure Connection Agile Host Monitor Clear Capture Select control mode p System Configure Controller About Step 3 Select control mode NMC PRO for correct Host unit operation 3 1 Select the NMC Pro from the selection list 3 2 Select the Okay button to confirm selection Select Control Mode NMC PAO ON Cancel Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 39 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Step 4 Select Configure Controller button PoleNet Agile Host connected PE Connection Configure Connection Agile Host Monitor Clear Capture Select control mode System Configure Controller 8 gt HMC Id a 1 247 Cancel Comme Into speed 3600 Party Mone e Ts Delay E 0 50 me Error Timeout 10 0 600 secs Mapping of NMC Addresses Set
85. t the OK button to confirm changes System Settings gt Refresh Remotes Dout delay Un Cancel 5 3 1 1 Definitions of Host Unit System Settings Refresh Remotes Dout delay The refresh remotes time is the interval in which the Host Unit will force a communication poll with each of the Remote Units This setting ranges from Off to a maximum time of 4 hours 15 minutes The default interval is set to Off Note A more frequent setting will cause an increase in battery consumption in the Remotes Units As the communication with the Remotes Units are synchronized within each communication cycle time 4 8 16 or 32 seconds digital output activations are typically random over the communication cycle time By defining a digital output delay time all the Remote Unit s will delay the activation until the master synchronization delay time EG All the Remote Units know the master time If the Dout delay was set to 30 seconds the controller sends it s command to the Host Unit which in turn sends a signal to several Remote Units to turn on Each Remote Unit would delay there activation until the master time was reached therefore all the valves would typical turn on at the same period of time approximately 30 seconds after the master controller initiated the command This setting ranges from Off to a maximum time of 15 minutes and 45 seconds The default delay time is set to Off Doc Name
86. ting Tab The routing window provides an overview of the complete RadioNet system as viewed from the RadioNet Host unit and Base unit This information is derived from the route map that has been previously programmed into the RadioNet Base unit The RadioNet Technician should confirm that the data displayed in the routing screen is identical to the site map which has been compiled earlier Note Please confirm that the Host unit has been reset since the Route Map was downloaded into the Base unit Note Please allow up to 45 seconds after resetting Host unit Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View A Listed Present Missing Extra 2 Global System Information Routing Tab Networks Units Dig Ins Dig Outs Routing System Se Agile System Live and Captured view Network 1 Unit 2020000000000151 Network 2 Unit 2020000000000101 Contract Data Unit 2020000000000102 S Unit 2020000000000111 SAF Unit Unit 2020000000000112 Unit 2020000000000113 Tab Data Unit 2020000000000114 Unit 2020000000000103 Unit 2020000000000104 Unit 2020000000000105 Expand Data Unit 2020000000000106 S AF Unit Unit 20200000000001 07 Unit 2020000000000108 Unit 2020000000000109 Unit 2020000000000110 Close D Close Button Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 29 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 5 4 Configuration RadioNet Remotes Unit Po
87. tore and Forward Remote units SAF can be nested allowing multiple SAF Remote units in series layers EG 20200106 20200121 20200123 202001 20 20200115 20200119 20200122 20200124 20200128 Demo Network V5 txt Notepad File Edit Format view Help Me AO 00T0S 2020071055 20200107 202001085 20200110 J0200102120200111 20200114 202001067 20200121 20200123 20200120120200115 20200119 20200122120200124 20200128 2O200L097 20200129 20200131 20200133 20200130120200134 20200135720200137 20200138 202001367 20200139 20200142 f Save file Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 24 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Step 4 Connect communication cable between the PC and Base Unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 3 Note Advanced mode must be selected refer chapter 4 6 Step 5 Access Agile Base Radio Load Route Table 5 1 Select Load Route Table Button 5 2 Select Load Button 5 3 Select file location of stored Route Map 5 4 Select route map text file 5 5 Select Open button 5 6 Select Load button 5 7 Confirm the file has loaded correctly without any errors Correct errors if any then reload 5 8 Select the Program button to download route map file into RadioNet Base Confirm that the route data has been programmed successfully Note It maybe necessary to repeats
88. tra On 2 0 2 Units 43 1 42 43 Global System Dig Ins 0 0 0 0 0 H Dig Outs 0 0 0 0 0 Information Network Tab Networks Units Dig Ins Dig Outs Routing System Net Route Present Extra Type 1 Network 0 Yes Yes Local 2 Network 1 Yes Yes Radio Tab Data Close Button Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 60 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 4 2 2 Definitions of Host Monitor Mode Networks Tab Listed Displays the total number of devices networks units I O that is theoretically available to both the Host unit and the Base unit Note The Base Radio is included as both a network and as a unit Note The quantity of units is derived from the base plus the numbers of units defined in the route map Present Displays the total number of active devices networks units I O that are currently connected to the Host unit and the Base unit either physically or via the wireless network Missing Displays the total number of devices networks units I O that the Host unit or Base unit has not currently made a connection with Extra Displays the total number of devices networks units I O as defined in the Host unit and Base unit that has not been captured On Displays the total number of digital inputs and digital outputs that are currently ON within the system Network Tab Displays the status of the networks that are accessible Units Tab
89. ts and radio and is now in hibernation Displays the current internal temperature of the radio board Displays the time and data of the last status transmission generated from the remote unit FW Displays the unit s current firmware Drops Displays the number of communication drops Note A drop is considered when the remote unit has not replied to the base within 8 communication cycle times Note Drops are only counted while the PoleNet is active Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 63 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Advanced Mode Poll Get RSSI Get Battery Voltage Get Temperature Select the Test button to activate the diagnostic mode Right mouse button selection on the required emote unit will activate a diagnostic pop up window Poll Get RSSI Get Battery Voltage Get Temperature Note Refer to setting advanced mode user guide in section 5 5 A forced communication can be initiated with the remote unit within the next cycle time A forced communication requesting the RSSI will be initiated with the remote unit within the next cycle time A forced communication requesting the current battery voltage will be initiated with the remote unit within the next cycle time A forced communication requesting the current temperature will be initiated with the remote unit within the next cycle time Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page
90. ture reported of the internal radio board Selecting the Test Button puts the units in testing mode Right mouse click on the DO number will activate a manual command list On or Off giving the operator the option to manually activate the digital output Note Manual operation temporary overrides the Host Controllers operation and may generate a Master Controller Alarm Note Closing the Testing button will automatically close any manually opened digital outputs Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 77 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Step 5 Select Cards Tab The list displays the current number of cards that correlates to the number and type of hardware that is connected and functional Agile Radio Monitor Ins amp Outs Cards 1 2 3 4 5 Battery 5 845 Test 2070000000000110 2080000000000051 2080000000000052 2080000000000053 2080000000000054 DEER Card Type ESN D 20 2 2020000000000110 Temperature 267 C 7 6 2 2 Definition of Radio Remote Monitor Cards Tab Card The card number represents the card position Note Refer to Annex B for card position number Type The card type number represents that type of card which has been installed in this location Note Refer to Annex C for Card Type Number ESN The Electronic Serial Number ESN of the card which has been installed in this location Close Button Closes the Monit
91. ual results Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and Remote unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 5 Step 2 To start the RSSI Floor test select the Measure button Note RSSI Floor test operates for approximately 1 second To repeat test pressure the Measure button again Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 79 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 8 4 1 Definition of Radio Surveyor Mode RSSI Floor Tab Results Window RSSI from 16 samples Recommended CS threshold 105 d m The Results Window displays the average noise level received at the time of performing the test The Surveyor unit then provides a recommendation of approximately 6dB greater than the average RSSI floor recorded when performing the interference mode test Sample Window Noise 126 123 120 117 114 111 Strength Count 3 1 E 2 1 A Percent 18 7 F JA 145 0 0 250 When the remote unit performs the RSSI Floor test the unit listens for RF signals and records the strength number of pulses and the percentage of time that the noise was heard It then displays the samples taken Figure 9 1 below shows graphically what the results would look like if transposed onto a graph The test only lasts for 1 second giving you a snapshot of the RSSI noise floor The atmospheric noise has been recorded as 111 dBm in this example A
92. umber of outputs assigned to the activated column Selection is made by highlighting the required remote element from the Free Column and then selecting the move left button to move the selection to the activated column The reverse process can also be made when the other move right button is selected Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 55 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet Free Inputs Move selected Inputs Activated 1 Free Inputs Free elements 2 20 200000000007 09 1 1 2 0200000000 OO 37 to Activated E 2 2020000000000109 3 2 Column 2 0200000000001 09 4 1 2 0200000000001 09 4 2 2 0200000000001 09 5 1 Move selected 2 2U200000000007 03 5 2 Activated 2 TANNIN fk elements to Free Column The Free column displays the list of captured remote I O Address s that are available to be mapped to the Parallel Controller I O address The number adjacent to the column heading circled in red above displays the total number of inputs that have not yet been mapped to the Parallel Controller Address Selection is made by highlighting the required remote element from the Free Column and then selecting the move left button to move the selection to the activated column The reverse process can also be made when the other move right button is selected Clear Settings Selecting the Clear Settings button will clear all mapped data in the Host unit You will see that all t
93. up Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 40 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 6 1 1 Setup Agile Host Unit Configure Controller Definitions NMC ld MME Id 1 1 247 The Host unit needs a unique identification number we recommend you use the default 1 for communicating to the Host unit via RS232 This value is only important if there are multiple devices connected to the NMC PRO on a serial RS 485 network Comms Info Coram Info Speed 19600 ei Parity None ll Ts Delay E 0 50 me Speed Select the baud rate setting to the same setting as defined in the NMC PRO Menu 6 2 Default settings is 9600 or optional 19200 Parity Default setting None Tx Delay Default setting 6 ms The Tx Delay is provided to cater for the NMC Pro controller and other devices which may hold onto the RS 485 lines after sending commands or which may take some time to be ready for a response The Host unit will wait for the Tx Delay time before responding to NMC Pro commands Error Timeout Error Timeout 10 O 6O00 secs The Error Timeout interval determines when there is a communication failure between the Host unit and NMC Pro controller If there is no successful communication longer than the period defined the Host unit considers that the NMC Pro is off line and the Host unit will send a command to all active outputs to close Step 6 Enter the I O mapping screen 6
94. ured information and controller I O mapping configurations Capture Data Select Control Mode Configure Controller e Complete RadioNet Host to Controller Mapping form e Define communication settings e Define digital output mapping e Define digital input mapping e Save backup data and program Host Unit Test I O via Host excludes controller I O function Note Make sure communication cable between Host and controller is disconnected Test via Controller Note Make sure communication cable between Host and controller is connected Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 9 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 4 PC Communication Connections 4 1 PC Specifications Operating System Windows 98 ME 2000 NT XP Vista Processor Pentium IV 1 6 GHZ Minimum Memory 500 MB RAM Minimum Graphics Display XGA resolution capable 1024 x 768 65000 colours 1 free serial port preferred 1 free USB port with USB to serial converter optional Hard Drive 2 GB available free space Minimum Serial Port Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 10 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 4 2 PC Communication Connection to RadioNet Host Unit Step 1 Connect communication lead Option 1 A Host Unit Direct communication connection via Serial Port DB9 Male Option 1 B Step 2 Start PoleNet PC Software Note Disable any device
95. ware This page intentionally left blank Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 58 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet This page intentionally left blank Doc Name RadioNet User Manual Revision 01 Page 59 of 98 pages Crop Management Technologies USER MANUAL RadioNet 7 4 2 Host Unit Diagnostics Software Step 1 Connect communication cable between PC and Host unit start PoleNet PC software configure connection and connect refer chapter 4 2 Step 2 Access Agile Host Monitor 2 1 Select Monitor button 3 PoleNet Agile Host connected PEC Connection Configure Connection Agile Host Monitor p Clear Capture Select control mode System Configure Controller 7 4 2 1 Host Unit Diagnostics Networks The monitor window provides an overview of the complete RadioNet system as viewed from the Host unit and Base unit Prior to configuring the Host unit we need to make sure that the route map data that has been entered into the base is also viewed correctly via the Host unit The screen is divided into 2 main sections The top portion of the display is Global System Information as viewed from the Host unit and Base unit while the bottom portion displays information relating to tab selected in this example the Tab Data displays the available networks Monitor Agile System Live and Captured View Listed Present Missing Ex

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