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2. Follow the instructions in the Elgal Agro operation manual page D25 code 751 to define and allocate your outputs according to your previous ID Book listings Should you need any help navigating in the Elgal menu read Basics Chapter 1 in the Elgal manual 4 Check menu 4 Alarms for a possible double output alarm The controller will invoke such alarm in the event of inadvertent use of the same output for two different devices Discrete Inputs Connections 1 Verify that the water meter rain pulse sensor motor fault switch and any other such elements are all of a dry contact type The controller will supply 12 24V DC to one of the contact polls and will track a change in contact status 2 Identify the IPT terminal cards in the I O box Notice the numbers marked on the cards these are the input numbers left free for your own use after applying the Fertijet s accessories booster pump overload trip low pressure switch Connect your own devices to the free points and record your connections on ID Book page 6 Attention The default settings allocate Input 1 for the water meter pulse To change these settings e g for the sake of standardization see ID Book page 6 right column 3 Set the controller as required to acknowledge your connections Should you need any help navigating in the Elgal menu read Basics Chapter 1 in the Elgal manual To set follow instructions as
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4. is a low pressure probe Never expose it to a pressure higher than 50 PSI To adjust cell pressure first verify that the main line is pressurized and the Fertijet s booster pump is running To adjust follow this procedure 1 Close the manual valve at the blue sampling pipe inlet 1 2 Remove one of the probes from the cell s top 3 Open the manual valve gradually until the water slightly overflows from the empty hole 4 Re fit the probe in place and fasten its gland 5 Recommendation Remove manual valve s handle to prevent inadvertent readjustment 3 Irrigation System Setup Kg cm Bar PSI 0 98 14 22 1 96 28 44 2 94 42 67 3 92 30 89 4 90 71 11 Di nN BR WIN 5 88 85 34 Each system is uniquely characterized by own water meter pulse valve flow rates fertilizer types and settings All of these parameters are necessary for system operation and must be programmed on the site before the first operation To set system parameters follow instructions as applicable to the program used see table below Fetijet with 1CL_IR Software Elgal 12 24 Fertijet with Open Field Software Elgal 2000 Midi Follow the instructions on Irrigation software manual page 2 1 and top of page 2 2 Fertijet may be used either as a standard system when applied to the entire irrigation system or as Fert Only system when applied to the ferti
5. period of time may drain the memory backup lithium battery Figure 9 Booster Pump Draining Cap 11 Fertimix User s Manual Appendix 1 Electric Drawings secalcon Computerized Control Systems The Science of Solutions Circuit A 3 mains PKZ K U V W 6A circuit beaker FertJet Electrical diagrame for systems with 3 booster pump Max I 0 2A Manual Q Circuit B 1 mains 6A circuit l beaker 24V 200VA 8A Max load LPP 110 220 Circuit C 24V Max I 3 15A S Controller s Outputs circuit ndjno saug ure 12 Controller s mains secalcon Computerized Control Systems Fertimix User s Manual The Science of Solutions FertiJet Electrical diagrame for systems with 3 booster pump Circuit A 3 mains Circuit B 1 mains 6A circuit beaker 24V 200VA Controller s BA Max load mains LPP 1110 2201 Circuit C 24V 6A circuit beaker Manual n o oller s Outputs circuit BRE ndino s 9qeA UN 13 secalcon Ferti m IX Users Man ual Computerized Control Systems lt The Science of Solutions my input 2 pump fail OL
6. x a E 3 a t D ert pump B ert pump C ert pump D water count low press ert count A ert count B ert count C ert count D ert count E ert count F fert water pump Figure 6 Input Output Connections Output Connections 1 2 Verify that all field valves as well as the main valve main pump filters flushing and any other such elements are all 24V AC operated with a maximum rating of SW Open the I O box cover and identify the OPTN cards Notice the numbers marked on the cards these are output numbers left free for your own use after applying the Fertijet s accessories injectors valves booster pump Connect your deices to the free points and record your connections on ID Book page 4 Attention The default settings allocate Output 1 for the main valve and output 2 for the main pump To change these settings e g for the sake of standardization see ID Book page 4 right column Fertimix User s Manual 3 secalcon Computerized Control Systems lt The Science of Solutions Set the controller as required to acknowledge your connections To set follow instructions as applicable to the program used see table below Fetijet with 1CL IR Software Elgal 12 24 Fertijet with Open Field Software Elgal 2000 Midi Follow the instructions in the Elgal Setup outputs according to your previous ID Book listings manual Chapter 2 to define and allocate your
7. 1020 Table C 2 Pumps vs Downstream Pressure Valid Combinations Downstream Pressure 1 5 HP 2 5 3 HP 7 5 HP 2 5 bar 2 3 4 N A N A 3 bar 2 3 3 7 N A 4 bar 1 2 2 6 9 5 bar 1 1 2 3 5 8 9 The injection rate represents maximum injection capacity with mainline flow rate as a factor Using two injectors to inject a higher rate of fertilizer is common whenever necessary therefore the chart below simply represents the total injection capacity of each combination Injection rate A 1 40 35 3 and 5 30 4 and 6 25 7 en 20 8and9 pm 15 10 5 0 30 40 60 100 180 340 Mainline flow M3 H 18
8. 71910120 Diaphragm New 9 2171910110 Diaphragm Old 10 2171002420 Sirai valve housing 11 01120010 Distributor manifold 4 outlets 12 0910311000 Venturi injector skeleton 350 l h 90 GPH 13 01120005 Mixing manifold 4 inlets 14 01120100 Booster pump inlet adaptor 800 series 14a 01120105 Booster pump inlet adaptor 400 series 15 01120110 Water fertilizer outlet fitting 800 series 15a 01120115 Water fertilizer outlet fitting 400 series 16 2301732161 Flexible pipe fitting 32mm 1 17 2010500020 Mechanical bearing 16mm 16 S 20 2010006405 Booster pump 3 400V 50 Hz 1 5 HP 21 2010006805 Booster pump 3 400V 50 Hz 2 5 HP 22 2010006403 Booster pump 3 400 220V 60 Hz 1 5 HP 23 2010006802 Booster pump 1 120V 60 Hz 2 0 HP 24 2010006803 Booster pump 3 400 220V 60 Hz 2 5 HP 17 Appendix C Performance Specifications Table C 1 Injector Combinations EC pH injector calculated but not counted Comb No 350 l h 1020 l h Total Booster 0 Nutrients Acid 90 GPH type 300 GPH L h GPM Injection IA Type Capacity 2 0 3000 4000 13 18 350 l h 350 3 0 4500 5500 20 24 700 l h 350 4 0 5600 7000 25 30 1050 l h 350 5 0 6700 8500 30 37 1 400 l h 350 1 1 6500 7900 29 35 1 050 l h 350 2 1 7400 9100 33 40 1 400 l h 350 1 2 10400 12800 45 56 2 100 l h 350 1 3 14500 18000 64 80 3 150 l h 350 0 4 18000 22000 80 97 3 150 l h
9. Fertijet User s Manual seGalcon Galcon Kfar Blum Tel 972 4 6900222 Fax 972 4 6902727 Computerized Control Systems Email info galconc com Website www galconc com The Science of Solutions 1 Fertijet is a compact simple and modular fertigation control system for use in both greenhouses and open field irrigation applications Fertijet is designed for accurate injection of nutrients into the irrigation water pipe through a set of Venturi type fertilizer injectors under EC amp pH control and optional irrigation control by the advanced Elgal computerized controller Fertijet can be fitted quickly and easily on almost any irrigation head 1 1 System Components A standard Fertijet unit consists of the following components secalcon Computerized Control Systems The Science of Solutions Fertijet enhanced fertigation machine User manual General Description A set of 3 Venturi type fertilizer injectors with a flow rate of up to 90 GPH each Each injector contains an electric fertilizer control valve an adjustable flow regulator and a flexible suction pipe A water pump 1 5 2 5 or 3 H P with a stainless steel head to obtain a flow of water through the fertilizer injectors and insert the solution into the water pipeline An EC amp pH monitor unit consisting of a transmitter with a 4 20 mA output galvanic insulation a large LCD display and a four button keyboard for soft calibration A p
10. H sample is taken This decision is left to the technician who installs the machine This point and the length of the pipe to the sampling cell both have a considerable effect on the fertilizer automation function When the program changes the water to fertilizer ratio a timer is set to define the minimum time to the next change if required This function serves to identify the impact of the last change as soon as possible then make the next change Performing the second change before reading the results of the first one would cause overshooting and the EC and pH may never become balanced On the other hand a slow reaction is not desirable either Calculating the shortest response time is not an easy task If you have Internet access you can find an on line calculator for that purpose at ftp ftp eldarshany com pub literature Fert_Calc xls Fertijet balancer sheet All you have to do is type your application details in the appropriate cells and the calculator will come on with the results If you do not have access to the Internet use this formula Rt ht dt Dt 3 where SO the flow of the smallest shift in the irrigation system D the internal diameter of the main pipe DI the distance between the fertilizer insertion point and the sampling outlet in the main pipe cm Dt the delay time in the main pipe Dt lt D 2 70 DI SQ dl the length of the 32mm pipe from the Fertijet outlet to the m
11. ain pipe m dt the time in the 32mm pipe sec dt dl 13 9 hl the length of blue sampling hose m ht hl 0 4 secalcon Computerized Control Systems Fertimix User s Manual The Science Salations ht the time in blue sampling hose sec Rt the response time required Fertijet dl Figure 8 Rt Calculation Notes gt gt gt Calculation as above may be problematic since different units are used in different countries The last 3 seconds added to the calculation represent probe s response time dl is subject to many changes as may be caused by line pressure pump model MXH 405 or 805 number and type of Venturi pumps and even fertilizer valves position on or off However as you will find when you do the calculation as long as you do not install the Fertijet at a distance greater than one or two meters from the insertion point the effect on the calculation would be negligible Procedure 1 2 3 4 Calculate shortest response time Rt as above Save calculation result under the respective parameter in the controller To save press lt 5241 gt and lt R gt on the controller panel or for PC users click lt settings gt lt Irrigation gt lt Fertigation setup gt The text displayed on the panel will be Change fert Delay sec with a default value 8 Enter calculation result then press lt Enter gt Move to the next parameter Th
12. air of EC amp pH electrodes installed in a sampling cell An Elgal irrigation fertigation controller An electrical control panel also including connection terminal blocks An inlet and an outlet for irrigation water 1 2 Safety Instructions VV VVV WV Before installing and connecting the Fertijet in place read the Pre Installation manual carefully and follow all the instructions applicable to Fertijet To install the Fertijet and associated equipment follow NFPA 70 directives strictly Have high voltage gt 60V electrical connections made only by a local qualified electrician Do not operate the Fertijet before ensuring full connection to a valid grounding point 1Q or lower Before removing the electrical box cover shut the main power switch Off Before attempting any maintenance work on the booster pump shut the main power switch Off SeGalcon Computerized Control Systems Fertimix User s Manual Me Seiencerf Solutions Since Fertijet is designed to inject dissolved chemicals some of which are dangerous in contact or inhalation use protecting glasses rubber gloves and gas mask as reguired Before attempting any maintenance work on the injectors close all manual valves at the fertilizer tank outlet Follow all local regulation as applicable to storage and handling of chemicals Before attempting to remove or install the water piping system depressurize all main pipes VV V Y 2 Installation and Conn
13. applicable to the program used see table below Fetijet with 1CL_IR Software Elgal 12 24 Fertijet with Open Field Software Elgal 2000 Midi Follow the instructions in the Elgal Setup manual Chapter 2 to define and allocate your inputs according to your previous ID Book listings Follow the instructions in the Elgal Agro operation manual page D25 code 752 to define and allocate your inputs according to your previous ID Book listings Fertimix User s Manual 2 3 Low Pressure Switch The Fertijet features a low pressure LP switch to prevent pump secalcon Computerized Control Systems lt The Science of Solutions Differential Set Cut Off Pressure Set C operation under a low water pressure The LP switch is initially adjusted to 35 PSI To change follow the instructions below WARNING Reducing the value below 25 PSI will endanger your booster pump and void our warrantee immediately Figure 7 LP Switch Differential Scale Cut Off Indicator Differential Indicator _ Cut Off Scale To change LP switch settings remove the black cover to expose two screws at the top of the unit Use only that screw which is closest to the back line To reduce the pressure turn the screw clockwise you will see a metal line move up on the scale To increase the pressure turn the screw counterclockwise 2 4 EC pH Sampling Cell Pressure The pH probe provided
14. at all times Water Inlet Water amp Fertilizer Outlet Sampling Water Suction Figure 5 Fertijet Plumbing Fertilizer Suction secalcon Fertimix User s Manual lt The lepse of S lutions 5 Connect the pipes from the fertilizer tanks to the fertilizer injector inlets Fertijet default settings define Injectors 1 and 2 as nutrients injectors EC injectors allowing correction of quantities according to conductivity and Injector 3 as an acid injector pH injector attempting to maintain pH stability For a different configuration e g two acid injectors and one fertilizer change the settings in menu screen no 5216 2 2 Wiring Power Supply Connections 1 2 Booster pump power connection Have a local qualified electrician connect the booster pump load according to the marking sticker at the end of the HD green cable Controller and communication connection Plug the controller and communication white cable to the local mains using a connection box not a wall socket Verify that this power point is protected by a 6A circuit breaker Elgal OUIPUTS Elgal input nn connector g pusco fuse 3 15 fuse 3 15 fuse 3 15 A3 main valve ert pump E ert pump F main pump lt
15. e text displayed will be Delay at start sec with a recommended value two and a half times the change delay Press lt Exit gt You will now be prompted to save the last changes Press lt Enter gt to confirm the default setting or if you use a PC click the key icon and change the desired parameters A second click on the key icon will send your changes to the controller after confirmation ssaaicon Computerized Control Systems Fertim IX User s Manual The Science of Solutions 5 Maintenance 5 1 Fertijet Maintenance Board Component Aetion One month after first Weekly Monthly End of operation Season Electrical Shut off main power switch and fasten all X connections screws securely Fertilizer tank filters Clean Booster pump Run with fresh water for 5 minutes then bleed all water out Fertilizer solenoids Wash crystallized minerals Lubricate Sirai plunger with silicon oil Fertilizer Venturi Adjust flow clean possibly clogged jets injectors IEC pH 3050 Calibrate probes X to be performed by a local authorized electrician 5 2 Winterizing Winter time in frost ridden areas may prove quite harmful to all irrigation components if not duly prepared The following steps will guide you in safe winterizing Follow them strictly When to Winterize The best time to winterize is the morning after the last day of the irrigation season Procedure 1 Wash
16. ection 2 1 Plumbing Applications Four types of applications are available a Typical Mainline not pressurized while the Fertijet is off Mainline pressure lt 70 PSI b Non driven Mainline optionally pressurized while the Fertijet is off Mainline pressure lt 70 PSI c High pressure Mainline not pressurized while the Fertijet is off Mainline pressure gt 70 PSI d HP Non driven Mainline optionally pressurized while the Fertijet is off Mainline pressure 2 70 PSI Figure 1 Typical Installation Figure 2 Non Driven secalcon Fertimix User s Manual Ane Sclenceof Solutions Figure 3 High Pressure Figure 4 HP Non Driven Procedure 1 Unpack the Fertijet and rest it on a solid base Mount the I O box on a solid wall or post 2 Connect the 32mm inlet and outlet pipes to the mainline as shown above 3 Connect the blue pipe water sampling for EC and pH sensor measurements to the main irrigation line at a point at least 1 5m 4 feet downstream from Fertijet s outlet connection Note that the exact recommended distance depends on the water flow speed in the main pipe For more accurate calculation use your Internet browser to refer to the URL ftp ftp eldarshany com pub literature fert_calc xls 4 Open the EC pH sampling cup and remove the pH sensor cover Fill the sampling cup with water and mount it back in place Important The pH sensor must be immersed in water
17. gation system alone Follow the instructions on Elgal Agro manual pages D20 code 45 and D23 code 72 On completion both the controller and the irrigation system are ready for operation secalcon Computerized Control Systems Fertim IX User s Manual The Science of Solutions 4 Operation 4 1 Using the Irrigation Program To operate the system follow instructions as applicable to the program used see table below Fetijet with 1CL_IR Software Elgal 12 24 Fertijet with Open Field Software Elgal 2000 Galileo Follow Irrigation Software manual instructions Follow Elgal Agro manual instructions on the on the daily use of the irrigation program daily use of the irrigation program 4 2 Fertilizer Injectors Adjustment Every fertilizer injector must be flow adjusted to some extent To adjust use one of three methods as listed below a Fixed cone jets of 20 40 60 and 80 liter hour 5 10 15 and 20 GPM b Flow control valve c Flow indicator with control valve Follow the instructions in the table below as applicable to the method selected for each injector Step Cone jet Adjustable valve Flow indicator 1 Establish optimal pump flow to inject during 40 70 of the irrigation time taking into consideration the specific mainline flow fertilizer concentration and final quantity of nutrient required Consult ftp ftp eldarshany com pub literature Fert_Calc
18. out all corrosive material residues Fill the fertilizer tanks with fresh water if you have some fertilizer left for next season fill a bucket with water and place it instead of the tank then run the system with a program that will use all the injectors Ensure that each injector receives at least 20 liters 4 gallons of water 2 Close all manual valves and turn all pumps switches Off Define the Elgal controller Not active 3 Disconnect Fertijet s inlet and outlet pipes from the main pipe and tip over to drain ofall contents 4 Dismantle all records and bleed all water residues from the Venturi injectors electrical valves check valves and other elements as required 5 In applications employing main fertilizer NC valves make sure to dry all the 8mm command hoses the solenoid valve and both the upper and lower chambers of each valve 6 Open the booster pump s draining cap Figure 9 and leave it opened for 1 hour 7 Verify bleeding of all pipes 8 Remove one of the probes from the EC pH sampling cell and drip in 50cc 2 OZ of concentrated antifreeze material Re fit the probe in place and secure with bolt 10 secalcon Computerized Control Systems Fertim IX User s Manual The Science of Solutions 9 Clean the Fertijet of all external residues of corrosive materials Cover the Fertijet with a sheet Do not shut controller s power supply down leaving the Elgal controller powered down for an extended
19. xls Fert Calc sheet as required fi gt 2 Fit jet in Remove bottom cover of fertilizer solenoid valve by unscrewing the 2 flat housing bolts 3 Immerse the far end of the flexible pipe in a Immerse the far end of the measurable bucket of water Start the flexible pipe in a bucket of irrigation program water Start the irrigation program secalcon Fertimix User s Manual The Sciencoraf Solitons 4 Press the solenoid s plunger up with your Press the solenoid s plunger finger for exactly 30 seconds up with your finger and set the required flow on the scale a Measure the amount of water pumped out of Fit the plunger protector back the bucket Calculate the flow by multiplying in place and secure with bolts the guantity of the missing water by 120 6 Adjust the valve slightly Repeat steps 4 5 until the reguired flow is obtained Fit the plunger protector back in place and secure with bolts T Update the Fertilizer pump flow parameter in the controller code lt 5216 3 gt in CL_IR 2 04 or code lt 452 3 gt 4 3 Fertigation Automation Adjustment This chapter is intended to clarify some special features of Fertijet which are not explained in the Elgal manual Please read the complete irrigation chapter in the Elgal manual to better understand the fertigation method of the Elgal controller Description Fertijet does not pre set the point where the EC p

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