Installation Guide
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1. Push the probe firmly into the hole Do not compact the soil Do not damage the reference plants near the probe Remove loose material ie Rocks around the location for the hole Use an auger to dig a hole slightly larger than the probe Using water with the auger makes digging easier and minimizes damage to the soil structure Make the hole about 6 inches deeper than the probe length making a thick slurry mix Make sure there are no lumps yet it should be pourable Similar to Pancake Batter with a gentle circular motion displacing slurry around all sides of the hole as the probe reaches its depth Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 7 lf slurry is not displaced around all sides of the hole withdraw the probe insert more slurry and install the probe again 8 Clear excess slurry away from the probe 9 Neatly run wire to Node or Base Station plug in to RS485 Port Note Consider protecting cables with PVC pipe to the sensor Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 47 WIRING DIAGRAMS Diagrams are for the Plugs on the end of wires from the inside or wiring side of the connector This is also the same view of the Sockets mounted on devices as viewed from outside the device Pins on Plug C2. INSTALLING RADIATION SHIELD before you connect them to the node RS100 Nodes come completely ready meaning they are already transmitting data and there is nothing to do but plug in the sensors RS210 Nodes have an internal battery and an attached solar panel However they ship with the solar panel connector disconnected which leaves the internal battery disconnected and the node is not transmitting To activate an RS210 node simply plug in the solar panel Even without sunlight the RS210 will now start communicating with the base station Eagles a FCC ID MES WUTAN RS 100 les lllustration 27 RS210 Node Illustration 26 RS100 Node For both types of nodes you must make sure the right sensors are plugged into the right ports Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 33 RS100 Nodes You can see what sensor type is expected in the two white squares on the front label of the nodes RS210 Nodes These are slightly more dynamic due the higher level of programmability You may have received one of these types of RS210 nodes e RS210 S has 6 sensor ports e RS210 PRO has 6 sensor ports and 3 relay ports The initial programming of these ports will be listed on a card shipped with the unit and should be available after logging into the RanchSystems website If you have not received such a card please contact support ranchsystems
3. apind uonejesu wia sAs 1a SeEWuouey LOSA OLOZ Judy RanchMaster System Installation Guide April 2010 V5 01 CONTENTS Warranty COVEraGe cccccccceccsecesecececeeeeeeceeeceeeaeeeseeaeeeeeeees 4 ABOUT THIS GUIDE AND OTHER RESOURCEG 5 SYS LEM COMPONENT S errasse ecen rete 6 INSTALLING A WEATHER STATION ccccccecceceeeeeeeeeeee 8 Unpack and Verify COMPOMGINS sxesshiteivscvccccunorssevuauducvsssiiadiaasnstidaedvasnibucesnsscteustesssendiudiassteiieeshesteeans 9 2 Verify that Base Station powers Up sssssssssssssseseeeseeeccseceeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenesesaaanenaaes 10 3 Verify that Base Station connects to SCrVel a ccecccccccccecceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeneesaneeeeaees 12 4 Verify sensor data in the on line APPLICATION eee ccc eececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaaaeeaaaeaaaaseeeeeeeaeeesaes 13 Installation of Base Ola OM icecissvetcranaasadaressssniaiaasansictebosentosautannscansnceatsad limmadtssastebandelecsdilaleesiaanty 15 7 Connect Sensors to Weather Station cccccccsssssssssssssssssssssssseesssseeseeseceecseceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeensaes 19 6 Solar Panel ASSOIMDLY ssscertnsiissveceieaimsebannssaacnedeeipddbtatddiersanetsiausascnashancsarenutsiiaaidteieanennaieannedins 20 8 Assembling Radiation SIIGIC si oce cosesasscnatesaneassnadsiusdladveneuceremcvecsdscoctstendedetbooneedsadonaeumenuacandabiuden 23 9 Assembling Rain SOUGQG ts
4. 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 8 Assembling Radiation Shield 1 The Radiation Shield will have the Temperature and Relative Humidity sensors already installed inside the shield Attach the shield with sensors to the pipe or pole at the desired height typically fruit zone height First attach the mounting bracket to the shield with hardware provided as shown below Use the stainless steel bands or u bolts provided to mount to the shield to the pipe For bands slide the band between the channel and bracket this will be secured to the pipe that the unit is mounted to typically adjacent to the fruit height for microclimate or 48 for mesoclimate measurements mb Illustration 13 Attach bolts and mounting bracket Illustration 14 Bolt and spacer installation on Radiation Shield Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 2 3 9 Assembling Rain Gauge 1 2 3 24 A steel plate with 6 screw holes is provided for mounting the black rain gauge to a pole To assemble Thread the four screws into the holes from the underside of the bracket Carefully remove black rain gauge bucket by twisting counter clockwise and lifting away from the base once the bucket is disengaged Align the notch at the bottom of the black rain gauge to the right angle on the plate and insert
5. a whole Plant type and growth stage should be representative of this zone The probe is not installed where irrigation overlaps or at its edge Perform a site survey to confirm that the chosen telemetry solution is effective at the installation site Select an installation site where the probe will be 44 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited accessible but will not be subject to heavy traffic and has adequate security Install probes in the plant line and root zone of representative plants and between the irrigation source and the reference plants For drip irrigation systems install the probe within the root zone typically 4 5 inches from the drip Slurry Installation AquaSpy probes are installed into a thick slurry mix The slurry uses soil from the installation site where possible If that soil will not make thick slurry Kaolin is recommended instead Filling gaps between the probe and soil slurry is displaced around the probe during probe installation Direct Installation Because AquaSpy Soil Moisture Probes contain precision electronics hitting a probe or cuts in the cable void its warranty Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 45 During the installation of the probe 46 Add sieved soil or Kaolin to water Fill the hole half way with slurry
6. com You should have received sensors to match your nodes and at this point you can go ahead and plug them into their respective ports 34 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited The most common sensor types are represented as follows TP HM WS UV PY FL PS WL Temperature Relative Humidity Wind speed UV radiation Pyranometer solar radiation Water flow turbine sensor Pressure usually water pressure Water Level either in pipe or submersible If you don t seem to have a matching set of nodes and sensors please contact Ranch Systems support at support ranchsystems com Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 3 5 3 Verify that Nodes are transmitting to Base Station If you decided to plug the sensor into the nodes and do an indoor bench test this is a good time to go and make a fresh pot of coffee drive around the vineyard or check email It will take a little while for a meaningful set of data to percolate through the system so rather than wait around for the nodes to show up online let the system sit for a few hours and then go to the next step To check which nodes have reported to the base station you will need to go online See Section 4 of INSTALLING A WEATHER STATION Note that nodes have more ports than the physical
7. ground interference especially as foliage increases during the season For RS 210 Nodes or Mesh Nodes the same considerations apply although the line of sight distance can be up to 1 mile with 2 4 Ghz and up to 2 5 miles with 900mhz Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 15 a ae m 3 AA Sir x i are Pa f j J Ea P 4 Ws Moe wo s S zy Baie st E Mustratioh 4 Tyoreel ae Station E on sop ase aie pipe Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited The Base Station comes supplied with a mounting bracket assembly with metal bands that will fit around a variety of posts both round and square The ideal size of post is 3 and very often a 3 Non perforated ABS drainpipe is used which can be secured to another post such as a trellis end post or eight foot t post However any tall sturdy wooden pole ABS PVC or steel pipe will work The pipe should be straight and plumb Note that all antennas on top of Base Station should be free of obstructions and as high from the ground as feasible It is usually preferred that the unit is roughly 5 to 6 feet from the ground However the higher the Base Station the more likely range will increase to the nodes An extension antenna kit is available for installations requiring higher elevation antennas
8. in the base station pole Remove nut from liquid tight connector strain relief and feed cable into base station Replace nut on connector and tighten well to ensure snug grip on cable 3 Connect wires inside base station box matching the wire colors inside the box leading to the battery terminals Illustration 35 Inside base station with battery cables from batt55 connecting to inside connectors 4 After checking to ensure cables are correctly matched with like cables Reinsert the solar panel plug into port 1 and ensure that the unit synchronizes with the server Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 43 Installing Aquaspy Probes AquaSpy Sensor is the most economical solution for reading moisture at a single depth AquaSpy Below Ground Probes come in 20 40 and 60 inch lengths The first sensor is 2 inches below the top of the probe Sensors are spaced every 4 inches down the probe which has 5 10 and 15 sensors respectively AquaSpy Above Ground Probes come in 40 and 60 inch lengths The first sensor is 4 inches below the bottom of the blue cap Sensors are spaced every 4 inches down the probe which has 10 and 15 sensors respectively Installation Site Considerations Where possible soil type should be representative of the general field conditions or site specific conditions which represent the zone or plot as
9. ports Here is an overview of all the logical ports you might see For RS100 nodes O Reports the internal temperature of the node 1 Reports data from the external sensor port 1 2 Reports data from the external sensor port 2 3 Reports the voltage level of the internal 3 5V lithium battery 4 Reports either the voltage level of the internal 5V voltage generator for sensor excitation or the internal humidity of the node for detecting malfunctions depending on the hardware revision 9 A port used for internal reporting of system configuration to the base station For RS210 nodes 3 6 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited Reports the internal temperature of the node Reports data from the external sensor port 1 Reports data from the external sensor port 2 Reports data from the external sensor port 3 Reports data from the external sensor port 4 Reports data from the external sensor port 5 Reports data from the external sensor port 6 Reports status of relay 1 Reports status of relay 2 Reports status of relay 3 O DON OO FW NY gt O O A port used for internal reporting of system configuration to the base station Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 37 INSTALLING OTHER SENSORS AND EQUIPMENT Installing Pyranometer A Pyranometer measures the ra
10. the screws into the rain gauge Place the included nuts over the screws and tighten the screws only so as to tighten the nut without a wrench or twisting to secure the gauge to the plate See illustration 15 for detail Note Extra screws and nuts are provided for your convenience Illustration 15 Screw pattern for underside of RG Bracket Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 9 Testing the rain gauge 1 After turning on the base station and waiting 30 minutes for a time synchronization 2 Access the tipping bucket of your rain gauge this usually means you twist the whole hood and remove it Otherwise follow the instructions with your gauge 3 Open the Rain Gauge and remove a shipping zip tie on the moving tipping mechanism inside 4 CAREFULLY cut the yellow zip tie inside with wire cutters It can be very close to the wires and the mechanism is sensitive Do not push or pull on the tie with a knife or blade this can damage the mechanism and void the warranty 5 Now manually tip the silver cups inside the gauge 5 times 5 is usually good and easy to remember this would show up online as 0 05 inches of rain 6 Replace the bucket on the gauge exercise caution to avoid pinching the sensor cable There is a notch in the plastic base that receives the cable and protects from the locking of the bucket make sure the cable is not
11. the appropriate port Wind direction is the only sensor that needs specific configuration Note You will need a compass or know exactly which direction North is to do the following Mark on wind direction post inline with armature 1 After the Anemometer has been assembled and mounted to the pole remove the weather vane wind direction pointer The black line on the spindle needs to be aligned with the support arm This is the calibration mark for the sensor 2 Place the weather vane wind direction pointer on the upper spindle pointing the vane exactly North Be careful not to move the spindle as you sight out Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 2 7 28 North Finish by tightening the set screw with the hex key provided in the hardware bag Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited INSTALLING SENSOR NODES The key to a good node installation is achieving a clear line of sight connection to the base station ensuring good data connectivity at all times Nodes should be placed well above maximum crop canopy height The RS100 and RS210 nodes have been manufactured to be installed with easily available materials such as 1 or White PVC pipe or EMT Conduit pipe UV resistant zip ties and Stainless Steel Hose Clamps These types of pipes are already wid
12. to gain line of sight to outlying areas Please contact Ranch Systems Sales for more information regarding this product and installation costs Illustration 5 Base station with Antenna extension mounted on 30 Telespar Mast Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 1 7 If you use a 3 ABS pipe and you are installing the Weather Station Package you might consider drilling 1 5 holes at various heights along the pipe to accommodate illustration 6 Drilling PEETI pole with hole locations marked on 3 4 PVC running wires inside the pipe which both protects cables and leaves a neat appearance when the cables are tucked away inside the pipe minimizing damage potential to cables Typical base station pole hole locations 10 x3 ABS Pipe Measure from bottom of pole and mark with tape or otherwise 1 36 60 80 96 104 112 2 At 30 drill 1 Hole 3 Rotate the pipe 90 degrees clockwise and drill on the 60 80 and 104 marks keeping the pipe fixed so holes are on one side of pipe 4 Rotate 45 degrees clockwise Drill at 96 5 Rotate 90 degrees clock wise Drill at 112 36 Radiation shield 60 80 Base station 96 112 Solar Panel Anenometer Pyranometer placement is installation site dependent 18 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission fr
13. twisted or out of alignment inside the notch as this can damage the cable Illustration 16 Be sure cable is not pinched when securing bucket to bracket 7 Atthis point your station is ready to use and you should see data entering the web application within 15 30 minutes 8 A U Bolt is provided for a 3 Pipe this should be about 2 inches from the top of the pipe leaving the Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 2 5 top of the rain gauge well above the pipe Note In some locations aviary defense is needed to deter droppings and ultimately the clogging of the rain gauge However we recommend researching local laws before attempting to put spikes on the gauge as other methods such as higher perch areas predatory birds and more frequent cleaning are suitable options Bird Spike Installation kits are available from Ranch Systems Illustration 17 Bird Spike Kit 26 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 10 Configuration of wind direction 1 Assemble the Wind Speed and Direction sensors with the hardware per the manufacturers directions included in the box 2 Using the bands or u bolts provided in the box mount the sensor to the pipe 3 Point the sensor arm in a direction so as to encounter the prevailing winds 4 Connect the sensor to the unit in
14. Family which may be a part of your order Weather A package of a Base Station and Station the most common weather sensors Base A triple band wireless networking Station node This is the main online link for all nodes RM210 4 Analog Sensor Ports 2 Digital Counting Ports 2 Serial Ports 4 Relay Ports Optional Mesh A two way communications node Node RS210 3 Analog Sensor Ports 1 Analog or Digital Counting Port 1 Analog or Digital BUS Port 2 Serial Ports 3 Relay Ports Optional RSRF Transmit only node Node RS100 1 Analog Sensor Port 1 Analog or Digital BUS Port 6 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited Compatible Sensors for RanchMaster Equipment which may be a part of your order Micro Probe Analog Temperature QO Analog Connects to an Analog Sensor Temperature Port Connects to an Analog Sensor Connects to an Analog Sensor Humidity Port Wind Speed Connects to a WSWD Port or and Direction two Analog Sensor Ports Connects to a Digital Counter Port Connects to an Analog Sensor Pyranometer Port Rain Gauge Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited INSTALLING A WEATHER STATION A Base Station is intended to mount to a standard 3 Pipe Typically this is a 3 Black ABS Pipe 10 feet long available at most ha
15. PM 6 18GPH 15 N A 1 N A Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 39 Important flow meter installation considerations 1 Flow rate across the sensor is dependent on the amount of drippers or otherwise that are down tube from the meter 2 The viewing window should be facing north if possible and covered with a plastic opaque plate to reduce growth inside tubing 3 Consider protecting the sensor cable with PVC piping to the sensor make sure that the pipe is secured in 2 3 places so that it doesn t move freely 4 Consider adding service loops nearby the sensor where a few loops around the hand and securing to a nearby post or pipe with zip ties allows slack in the event that service is needed to be performed on the sensor or poly tube illustration 3 tube fitting A locking fitting like the above pictured assembly is ideal when poly line is dropped from the wire for servicing and also to clear the meter itself Illustration 31 Flow meter poly tube installation kit Assembly exploded view 40 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited Illustration 32 Flow meter poly tube installation kit Assembled Illustration 33 Flow meter barb fitting installation kit requires hose clamps or otherwise to secure pipe Ranch Sy
16. R THIS AGREEMENT OR OUT OF EITHER PARTIES CONDUCT Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service customer must deliver the product to the nearest wholly owned Ranch Systems facility at customer s expense Ranch Systems will return repaired product at Ranch Systems expense by common carrier such as UPS or Fedex to any return address within the United States as directed by customer For return service outside the United States customer is responsible for costs in excess of the common carrier cost to ship to nearest major city inside the United States Limited Liability Ranch Systems shall not be liable for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages including without limitation damages or harm to business lost profits or lost revenues however arising including negligence whether or not Ranch Systems has been advised of the possibility of such damages Ranch Systems shall not be liable for any damage that Customer may suffer arising out of the use or inability to use the services or products provided hereunder The liability of Ranch Systems for any claim by any party arising out of or in connection with the services or products provided hereunder shall not exceed the amount paid to Ranch Systems by Customer with respect to the sale of the specific product or services cited in such claim Customer shall indemnify and hold Ranch Systems harmless from and against any and all liabilities losses damages costs expe
17. able end Connector Description Manufacturer and Part Number for plugs S Gnd Solar Panel AC Adapter Small Size for 1 Watt Supply V gt 12 VDC Large Size for 10 Watt Supply V gt 14 4 VDC Two GND Pins are connected in the plug to act as the power switch RM200 Series SwitchCraft EN3C3F RS200 Series Conxall 16282 3SG 315 E m i a Signal Analog Sensor Digital Counter Digital BUS V 5 0 VDC Analog Signal 0 5 VDC Counter Signal 5 VDC Pulse BUS Signal 1 Wire Bus Conxall 16282 3PG 315 OO m OO Q a Dir Speed Wind Speed and Direction V 5 0 VDC Speed Digital Counter Dir Analog Sensor Conxall 6282 5PG 3DC lt gt Relays Conxall Power Output 1 V 2 GND 16282 2SG 315 DC Latching 1 V 2 V Switch N O 1 2 Contact Closure w ZZN ong RS485 Serial Conxall O V 9 0 VDC 6282 4PG 3DC A Oo g B w AW as RS232 Serial Conxall O a O V 9 0 VDC 6282 6SG 3DC OO TxD O RTS RS485 RS232 Serial V 9 0 VDC Conxall 6282 8SG 3DC B E S wa 0 3 2 Power Output V 12 0 VDC Conxall 16282 2PG 315 Plugs can be ordered from RanchSystems or online from Digikey or Allied Electronics Note that the last 3 digits of Conxall numbers refer to grommet size which may be substituted 48 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproducti
18. bited 3 Warranty Coverage Ranch Systems warranty obligations are limited to the terms set forth below Ranch Systems LLC RS warrants hardware products manufactured and sold by RS against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of TWO 2 YEARS from the date of original purchase If a defect exists at its option RS will 1 repair the product at no charge 2 exchange the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product or 3 refund the purchase price of the product A replacement product part assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or ninety 90 days from the date of replacement or repair whichever provides longer coverage When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes customer s property and the replaced item becomes RS s property When a refund is given the defect product becomes RS s property It is the sole and exclusive responsibility of Customer to determine the suitability of any and all products for the Customer s use THERE ARE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF RANCH SYSTEMS BEYOND THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ABOVE THIS EXCLUSION MEANS THERE IS NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS EXCLUSION ALSO MEANS THAT RANCH SYSTEMS GRANTS NO IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING BY USAGE OF TRADE COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE AND NONE SHALL ARISE OUT OF ANY SALE UNDE
19. cat he ecct cute saceau ede naceadaumutansdusaattanersantavaccsaantecceeucasioueeaticasat 31 Illustration 22 RS210 Deployed on 10 Conduit Pipe ccc cccscccceeeceeeeeseeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeseeeees 31 Illustration 23 RS210 Node Assembly ready to deploy on 3 4 EMT Conduit pipe ees 31 Illustration 24 RS100 Sensor Node ASSEMDIY cccccececceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeaeesaneeesaaes 32 Illustration 25 RS100 Deployed on 10 PVC Pipe ccccccceeeesseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeesesssaaaaeeeeeeeenees 32 Illustration 26 RS100 Oa pee ccorre re ivcrecnceasheteccccatleceeincesascddecuddaimucansagsucstaneisantitecenadnnerteoaedooecuentecane 33 lll stration 27 RSA 10 NOUS cies ecccecciecccceteeereteetenteeett tery a adsuseiadedaaeeateas rE a aN EEEIEE EERU E EEEE EERE RESETE 33 Illustration 28 Pyranometer ASSOEMDIY esseeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeaaees 38 Illustration 29 Irrigation Monitoring with inline rotary flowmeter and Aquaspy soil moisture sensor 39 Illustration 30 Flowmeter with locking poly tube fitting cccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaaeeaaaaeeeesaaeees 41 Illustration 31 Flow meter poly tube installation kit Assembly exploded view ccceeeeseeeeees 41 Illustration 32 Flow meter poly tube installation kit ASSeEMbIed cceecceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 41 Illustration 33 Flow
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21. diation from the sun in watts per meter square It is used specifically to gather evapotranspiration ETO readings The sensor must be directed by turning the bracket or turning the sensor itself so that the wire from the black dome sensor faces north A leveling plate is provided to aid in achieving more accurate results Use the Hex key provided to adjust the height of the plate if necessary A mounting bracket is provided to attach to the base station pole or node pole Illustration 28 Pyranometer Assembly 38 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited Installation of inline water flow meters Eo ar S X a Bla im Pas Peet EET 29 nigation Monitoring with inline rotary flowmeter and Aquaspy soil moisture sensor Installation into various sizes of tubing or pipe is possible with a variety of fittings however the most important factor to consider is flow rate Please consult with the table below to best understand the flow rate for your meter Note Restricted flow rates are achieved with the plastic insert provided with the flow meter and can alter the water pressure can clog and are not as accurate as unregulated flow be sure to check flow often or setup_ feedback alerts covered in the user manual Online_ Software Size Inlet Minimum Minimum Std Flow Rate Restricted Flow Rate 20 55 1 0 GPM 30 60GPH 1 3G
22. e longer side of the solar panel as shown below 20 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited Illustration 9 Nut and Screw Installation 2 Place the aluminum angle pieces over the nuts and align the hole with the nuts Install all screws loose enough for the aluminum cross member to move 3 Place the mounting bracket inside the two angle pieces and install the four screws with lock nuts provided keeping them loose enough for the pieces to rotate Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 21 Next mount the assembled solar panel to the actual base station pole and secure the panel to the pole using the included U bolt and flat bracket Finish by turning the panel to a straight south exposure The bracket should be made for at an appropriate angle to the sun for your location typically 45 degrees for California If using a drilled ABS Pipe gently pull the cable down through the pipe and out an adjacent hole just below the Base Station Plug the solar panel cable into the Base Station Port 1 See Illustration 5 in the next section this will cause the Base Station to start up even without sunlight Now follow the Verification Steps in Sections 2 amp 3 to assure you have a reliable connection to the Ranch Systems servers 2 2 Ranch Systems LLC
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24. ely used so the pipe fittings and tools are readily available at low cost The result is faster and less expensive installations They are usually purchased in 10 lengths which makes a good height for most locations as long as overhead farming and picking equipment will not be a factor in the installations Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 2 9 Often we recommend attaching the node to the installation pipe before attaching to the line post as a small bull ladder is required to reach up to the top of a 10 foot pipe once installed As with the base station ensure that the each units antennas are free of obstructions as well as potential future obstruction from growing foliage note consider a clearance of at least two feet minimum Notes to Consider Leave a Service Loop at the end of cables and anywhere a cable is exposed and likely to moved or pulled so as to reduce wear on connectors and reduce chance of a rip out of connector Placing sensors out of path of danger from heavy machines pruners paddles discs etc Collapsible mounting poles to lower equipment while overhead mechanized equipment passes through Protecting sensor cables with PVC pipes and proper fittings to reduce chance of cuts and pulled out cables Follow steps 1 and 2 for each node you received Then follow step 3 to verify all nodes after they have had 15 30 minu
25. ems is prohibited odem Communication Modem Status Light Mesh Communication aS Fe DA Witi Modem Status Light Moccococoescoe y a ET a EFTE Alternate Modem Configurations as of 04 2010 lllustration 3 RM210 Mainboard layout with alternate modem configurations If the Base Station does not start up please contact Ranch Systems support at support ranchsystems com Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 3 Verify that Base Station connects to Server Make sure that the Base Station is placed somewhere with adequate cellular connection Ranch Systems uses GSM CDMA cellular signal or WiFi depending on what you ordered Certain types of cell phones can be used to gauge if there is signal Phones from Cingular Edge Wireless and T Mobile are typically GSM Phones from Sprint or Verizon are typically CDMA Nextel is not typically GSM or CDMA Once the Base Station is turned on and adequate signal is available it should begin to synchronize with the Ranch systems server Give it a few minutes to get connectivity and synchronize before starting to troubleshoot When first powered up the time of the unit will not be correct With a successful Internet connection the system will discover this and the time will be adjusted and the unit will reset automatically You will hear the same series of initial beeps again as thi
26. i ccesscpsaiet bs eccululstnaanededaecddenceatdusessussstanateottilaasasegiadsivecssusdanunrsscaiuaee 24 9 Testing the rain GANGS vicaincccccasundederewecasus spresuuateentaentounnndtndind nodcetinlepiommmadeoeeeenetancceaduenonntoes 25 10 Configuration Of wind GIFECtION ccccccccccceeecsecceseeeseeeeeeeueeeaneeeeseeesseeessssseeeseeeseeeeeseeeeseenseeeens 27 INSTALLING SENSOR NODES annannannennnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnennnnnnnn 29 1 Installing an RS 210 Node in the field ccccccccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseceeseeesseesenesseeenseeeassasseseeens 31 1 Installing an RS 100 Node in the field cccccceecceeeeeeeeeeceeeeseceeseesseaesaneeseeanseeaaeeaasseseees 32 2 Connect Sensors to Sensor NOUS ens scesansuincelrsiaseveaetaniesiunrancerecceracentinnndeitiearesescccatedtdernvteenassbods 33 3 Verify that Nodes are transmitting to Base Station cccccccccccssceecceneeeeeseeesseesseeseesseeeeeeeeees 36 INSTALLING OTHER SENSORS AND EQUIPMENT 38 ft cibios Guine wee emcee sat vie ares rose ore ta gems E civ ee T A E EA E 41 INSTALLING BATT 55 UPG 0 cece ceccseeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeaees 42 E PE ee attra decease A A AAE A A ge AEA EA 43 INSTALLING AQUASPY PROBEG cccccccccceceeceeeeeaeeaes 44 WIRING DIAGRAM S ceceetsvectacteuessnnucieciatennusncsanteteSuaccecedolemunies 48 FURTHER RECP sirean E E E 49 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohi
27. learly visible as little green icons Try clicking on any of them and you ll see a a graph of all the sensor data associated with that station or node even system data like battery levels You will also see specific sensors listed below the green icons These are the sensors that have been specifically assigned to a zone or block By default all the external sensors are assigned to a default block called Default indicated on the map by a green square box Try clicking anywhere inside this box but not on a node or sensor icon You will see a zone block graph showing all the sensors assigned to this block irrespective of which node Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 13 they are attached to You can also try clicking on a specific sensor icon This will produce a graph of only that sensor s data Click through the various nodes and sensors getting familiar with the system If some data seems to be missing contact Ranch Systems support at support ranchsystems com Once you have deployed the hardware you will want to do the following 1 Upload an overview image of your particular property such as an aerial photo or map using Zone Definitions screen 2 Define each of your irrigation blocks or zones using Zone Definitions screen 3 Attach specific nodes and sensor to blocks using sensor Assignment screen 4 Place nodes and sensor
28. meter barb fitting installation kit requires hose clamps or otherwise to secure ao en fg aig D E se eee et ene Annee here een ere ee eee eee mene oe en ene Ree metre cer ener ee enon ree ere eee 41 llustration 34 Batt55 UPG ENCIOSUMG xcccccjogedicdcseasaccessgeveyenne oop eceanaedeeeledaclcecennnane yyeeeess eee 42 Illustration 35 Inside base station with battery cables from batt55 connecting to inside connectors 43 50 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 51
29. nses awarded against Customer in connection with any third party claim action or right of action at law or in equity arising out of bodily injury property damage or any other damage or injury caused by Customers use of the Ranch Systems Solution 4 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited ABOUT THIS GUIDE AND OTHER RESOURCES This guide is intended to get you started as soon as possible However it is not a comprehensive description of the system Other resources include v The RanchMaster User Manual This comprehensive document is available as PDF file through the www ranchsystems com website Vv Online help each page in the online software contains help information right on the page in the upper left hand corner indicated by the blue question mark icon v Ranch Systems staff we are available to respond to your questions directly as time permits The best way to reach us and be sure of a comprehensive reply is to use email support ranchsystems com Warning Be sure to exercise safety procedures for machines and equipment to protect yourself from injury that could otherwise be avoided Always wear eye protection and gloves while working with tools Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 5 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Compatible components in the RanchMaster
30. om Ranch Systems is prohibited 7 Connect Sensors to Weather Station You will find the following connectors on the bottom of your Base Station Illustration 7 Base Station Connectors 1 Solar Panel or 6 Temperature TP 11 Relay 1 AC Adapter 2 RS232 Serial 7 Relative Humidity RH 12 Relay 2 3 RS485 Serial 8 Rain Gauge RG 13 Relay 3 4 5 Wind Speed 9 Pyranometer PY or 14 Relay 4 and Direction other analog sensor WS WD When using a drilled pipe be sure to clean the hole of any burrs or sharp edges that may cut the cable then run each cable through the pipe before connecting When using a solid pipe or pole connect all cables first then secure the cables to the pole or pipe with zip ties 19 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 6 Solar Panel Assembly If you ordered the solar panel from Ranch Systems you typically also ordered the pole mounting hardware These mount kits vary slightly by type of panel but generally look like the picture below Illustration 8 Solar Panel Assembly The panel assembly consists of 4 main parts 1 Two Aluminum Cross members 1 2 x 18 angle pieces 2 Mounting Bracket 3 Hardware Kit two bags 4 Solar Panel If your type of panel assembly is shipped in parts you need to first assemble these parts before placing on the pole 1 Place the square nuts into the slots on th
31. on without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited FURTHER HELP This guide should have given you the tools needed to get started as well as an overview of the various features available to you For detailed help and instructions on the various features please use the sidebar to access the desired feature and then scroll to the bottom of the web page where you will find additional instructions Each time you click further into the application the bottom of the page will show the relevant help information for that stage You can quickly identify the web page help texts by looking for the context help icon 2 However at Ranch Systems we completely understand that you are likely to have questions and problems that go beyond what we have anticipated in our help texts and we are always available to help you on the phone or by email Ranch Systems phone support 415 884 2770 Ranch Systems email support support ranchsystems com Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 49 Alphabetical Index EMAS ee E E E E E E E E E 5 13 49 Felpe E E 5 49 PSS EN iorri bd nt once eater beat beets ld sent ta apne daaa EE EE EEE EEE 6 15 Bela eee ae ee Seen Ee eee ennae E RTS SCRE tr eee mer ce ne een 6 19 48 RM2 0 eee ae ne re E OEE PE eer moe ROT Cree eRe Rr ree ee a nent 6 RSI00 ee E E E AE E EE E E E E E 6 RS2I0 e a e e ea a e CEE Ee aE anor re 6 ac
32. ore difficult to diagnose problems when everything is mounted in the field Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 9 2 Verify that Base Station powers up The Base Station ships with the main battery disconnected The battery gets connected when either a solar panel or a wall charger is inserted If you have ordered the wall charger and you do not plan to deploy the Base Station immediately it is a good idea to start by plugging in the wall charger at this point and charging the Base Station for 24 hours Alternatively you may insert the solar panel immediately which will prompt the Base Station to start even if the solar panel is not exposed to sun This is because the solar panel plug itself serves to connect the internal battery and acts like a power switch for the unit With the Solar Panel plug inserted into port 1 the unit will turn on After inserting the power plug the base station will beep several times It will take a few moments after inserting the plug to hear the beeps With the base station open the light in the lower right hand corner will begin to flash about 2 5 seconds after power is applied The other lights will begin to blink indicating functionality of different components for instance modem and mesh network connectivity 10 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Syst
33. rdware stores or building supplies For installations that need a height taller than 10 feet a telespar antenna mast or 3 Steel pipe is recommended This is usually a 20 30 foot pipe cast into concrete 5 feet into the ground A detailed explanation of where to install the Station is in Section 5 Illustration 2 Standard Weather Station Installed on 10 x3 ABS Pipe Illustration 1 Weather Station mounted to 35 Telespar Antenna Mast 8 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited Unpack and Verify Components 1 Verify that all equipment has been received intact and that there is no damage to equipment note if any damage to the shipping boxes 2 Check that all items on packaging list have been received per sales order and that there nothing is missing This is a good time to get aquainted with the components with your order Be sure to read all installation and safety guidelines supplied with the equipment If you think that you are missing any components please contact Ranch Systems support at support ranchsystems com IMPORTANT It is a good idea to follow the verification steps in the following sections first in order before installing Any number of problems could have happened in shipping You may also start the installation by skipping to Section 5 You will be referred to the verification steps as you install However it is much m
34. s happens At this point the Base Station is running and logging receiving sensor information from nearby nodes All the programming of functionality is done in the Internet software You should now check online to see if recent data is present It may take up to half an hour for the first set of data to show up with the correct time If the Base Station does not start up please contact Ranch Systems support at Support ranchsystems com 12 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 4 Verify sensor data in the on line application Whether you checked the data arriving to the Base Station or not the most important test is to verify that sensor data is arriving correctly into the on line application Go to www ranchsystems com and click the My Account link on the upper left side Log in using three pieces of information e Ihe Property ID This is a short ID describing the property where a particular Base Station and node will be deployed Several users may have access to any given property e User ID This is an ID of a particular user A user may have access to multiple properties e Password This is the user specific password You will receive an email with this information from Ranch Systems before you receive your system If not contact support at Support ranchsystems com Now you should see a map with your Base Station and nodes c
35. s on the map using sensor Assignment screen Note that you can assign same sensor to several zones and it is often useful to create virtual zones that combine sensors in different non geographic ways You can even draw these virtual zones on your map as little buttons for easy access Please read the software section in this manual for more information regarding setting up the online software if you have any questions please contact Ranch Systems support at Support ranchsystems com 14 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited Installation of Base Station Selection of the site for the Base Station is essential for good performance of the RanchMaster installation It should generally be placed at the highest point in the topographical area where it has a good line of sight to each deployed sensor node If you ordered a solar panel good southern exposure is also necessary for charging the unit out of the shade of trees or buildings Also keep in mind where you might want to deploy nodes in the future Planning now for a development in the future can save time moving the equipment for a better location For RS 100 Nodes or RSRF Nodes the maximum distance line of sight cannot generally exceed 1 3 mile and should preferably be less If your vineyard is flat the distance will generally have to be less as the line of sight is subject to
36. stems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 41 Installing BATT 55 UPG Battery upgrades for base stations allow for longer running time in severe weather conditions Note Take consideration of the additional weight of the 55 Amp hour upgrade 60 Ibs additional support or braces may be needed Illustration 34 Batt55 UPG Enclosure Find a suitable location near the bottom of the pole to mount the enclosure Hint it may be easier to mount the enclosure with the battery removed to do so simply unscrew front cover and remove battery connectors being sure to replace the cables to the original locations blue black red red 1 Remove the 1 2 knockout plug on the bottom side of the base station before mounting to the pole it is necessary to remove the base station to remove the Knockout Place the unit on a piece of flat wood a blow from a hammer to a flat head screwdriver pressed directly onto the knockout on the bottom should be enough to dislodge the plug Remove completely with pliers and be sure to clean any remaining material from the entrance to the 42 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited hole 2 Route battery cable through pole by either drilling a new hole being sure not to drill through existing sensor wires etc or pulling cable through nearest existing hole
37. tes to report 30 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 1 Installing an RS 210 Node in the field RS210 Nodes are shipped with an integrated mounting assembly which holds both the solar panel in place as well as a EMT Conduit connector All you need is to attach a 3 4 EMT Conduit pipe to a line post in the vineyard using metal bands and hand tighten the nut with the RS210 node on top Illustration 23 RS210 Node Assembly ready to deploy on 3 4 EMT Conduit pipe Illustration 21 RS210 Node illustration 22 RS210 Deployed on 10 Conduit pipe Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 31 1 Installing an RS 100 Node in the field RS100 Nodes are attached to a four way PVC tee using two UV weather resistant tie wraps Illustration 24 RS100 Sensor Node Assembly Illustration 25 eployed on 10 PVC pipe passed through their mounting flanges The assembly is then easily slipped onto the pipe in the field 32 Ranch Systems LLC 2005 2008 All Rights Reserved Reproduction without permission from Ranch Systems is prohibited 2 Connect Sensors to Sensor Node Both the RS100 and RS210 nodes accept mosily the same types of sensors If a Radiation Shield is used on any sensor make the sensors are mounted in the shield by follow the section
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