Aquaflex Wi-Fi Adapter User Manual
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1. Useofthe data from these sensorsis entirely at the discretion of the user The use of data generated by AQUAFLEX should therefore be subjectto current best practice principles of agronomic management for these sensors These mustinclude regular checks on the integrity of the sensors and the data itis producing plus regular visual inspections of crops plants or other materials being monitored by the sensors Neither Streat Instruments nor its Distributors shall be liable whether in contract tort or otherwise for any loss including but not limited toloss of profits and consequentialloss of any kind whatever arising out of any publish ed material or in connection with the performance or use of AQUAFLEX Streat Instruments Limited makes no warranty of any kind with regardto the material containedin or the products referred toin this manual including but notlimitedto implied warranties or fitness for a particular purpose Streat Instruments Limited shall notbe liable for errors contained hereinor for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance oruse of this manual or the products referred toin this manual Apple iOS and Google Android are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc or Google Inc in the United States and or other countries Manual AF 188 07 Revision date 29 June 2015 IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY Contents 1 2 4 5 6 Overview of Aquallex ccceccsccsecse2. batteries inside the Logging Box are inserted correctly and produce at least 8 volts IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 12
3. first must open the Charts screen Tap the Create icon 4 to show the Create screen Enterin a name forthe chart at the top of the screen Tap the Add button for each sensor you want to display onthe chart Tap the back arrow to save the new chart Note that if you do not add any sensorsto a new chart the chart itself will notbe saved To edita chart you mustfirsthave the chart you want to edit selectedinthe Charts screen Tap the Editicon 9 to show the Edit screen Tap the back arrow to save the changes Add or remove sensors Open eitherthe Create or Edit screen To add a sensortap the Add button for the sensorthatis inthe Available sensorsto add section The sensor will be movedtothe Sensorson this chart section Tap the back button to save the changes To remove a sensor tap the Remove button for the sensorthatisin the Sensors on this chart section The sensor will be movedtothe Available sensors to add section Tap the back button to save the changes Setting Field Capacity and Refill Point The Field Capacity Refill Pointorany otherlimitlines you wish to add can be addedasa Staticlineinthe Create or Edit Chart screen Open either the Create or Edit screen Under the section called Static lineson this chart tap in the name field and type a nameforthe line IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 7 entera moisture value and tap the Add button Note Static lines are always shown on the moisture axis Removing charts Open the chart yo
4. may need a hard push to getit fullyin Check that the switch points towards the sensor connector you want to connect with left or right If your device is aniPad or iPhone use the device s Wi Fi settings to connect to the Wi Fi network called Aquaflex xxxx Note xxxx is the serial number of the Wi Fi Adapter Start the Aquaflex Mobile app Tap the blue Connecticon eitherat the x bottom of the screen for Smart Phones or the top of the screen for Tablets IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 4 The Connect screen shows a list of Aquaflex Wifi Adapters thatare in Available loggers range If you do notsee your unitthen Device oaseases you may be out of range Tap Scan to attempt to discover the unit Note If you are using an iPhone or iPad it may take some time before your unit appears on the screen If your unitis listed then tap its Connect button to opena connection When the screen changes you are connected The display will now show the configuration options and current measurements for the unit To return to the Connectscreen tap the Disconnect button at the top ofthe screen 3 2 Downloading data Use the stepsin Connectingto an Aquaflex Logging Sensorto establish a connection and display the unit details Checkthat the switch on the bottom of the adapteris pointing towards the sensor connector you wish to connect with Tap the Download button at the top of the screen The textin the button will
5. view the License Agreement and then I Agree to choose the install components 2 Inthe Choose Components screen make sure the all the options are ticked and then click Next 3 The Install Location will be set to your computers default install location click Install 4 fduringinstallationa Error opening file for Writing appears then make sure the AqguacomSync software is not running and if it isthen close it and click Retry 5 Once complete click Finish Note If this is the first time the software has been installed then you will need to run Aquaflex Data Manager before AquacomSyncso that a database is set up Start the Aquaflex Data Manager from the Aquaflex desktop icon Eme 6 Start AquacomSyncby selectingthe Start Menu bottom left of screen as below Start Menu gt All Programs gt Streat Instruments AquacomSync gt AquacomSync IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 9 Configuring AquacomSync AquacomSync will keep Aquaflexsensor data up to date on the computer automatically wheneverthe Smartphoneis plugged in Note foriPhone and iPad users You must have iTunes installed on your computer in order for the data transfer to take place via AquacomSync When a Smartphone isinserted into one of the computer s USB ports AquacomSync will scan the phone and update Aquaflex Data Manager with any new data No configuration of Aquacom Syncis required if all you wantisto transfer data from your Smartphone To open the
6. aquaflex so MOISTURE SENSORS Aquaflex Wi Fi Adapter User Manual IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY Aquaflex NZ a division of Streat Instruments Limited 4a Expo Place e PO Box 24071 Christchurch e New Zealand Phone 64 3 384 8900 info aquaflex co nz e www aquaflex co nz This document may notin whole or part be reproduced copied altered or passed on to anythird party without prior express written consent from Streat Instruments Ltd Aquaflex NZ a division of Streat Instruments Limited O Copyright Streat Instruments Ltd 1998 2015 4a Expo Place Christchurch 8062 New Zealand Ph 64 3 384 8900 Fax 64 3 384 8901 mail streatsahead com www streatsahead com Conditions of Use AQUAFLEX must be installed and operated as specified in the AQUAFLEX User Manuals In particular AQUAFLEX user s attention is drawn to thefollowing warnings AQUAFLEX and AQUAFLEX components only provide data on soil moisture and temperature Use of this data is entirely atthe discretion of the user The use of data generated by AQUAFLEX should therefore be subject to current best practic e principles of soil moisture management and agronomic management These mustinclude regular checks on the integrity of AQUAFLEX andthe data it is producing plus regular visual inspections of crops plants or other materials being monitored by AQUAFLEX The AQUAFLEX system may have othersensors connected toit e g air temperature rain gauge information etc
7. cseeeeeeeeeceeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 1 Installing Aquaflex Mobile eere 2 2 1 Install guide for Apple IOS devices een 2 2 2 Install guide for Android devices eese 3 Using Aquaflex Mobile eeeeeeernn 4 3 1 Connecting to an Aquaflex Logging Sensor eee 4 3 2 Downloading data RR OO OT 5 3 3 E ineke a VS RET 6 3 4 Creating and editing charts essere 7 3 5 RENAMING Sensors essere eene enne nnne nnns 8 3 6 miieigek pe 8 3 7 Clearing all data essere rennes 8 Aquaflex Data Manager and AquacomSync se 9 Making the best use of your Aquaflex data 11 TrOUDIe ShODUIB sirae aN 12 IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 1 Overview of Aquaflex Soil Moisture and Temperature are the biggest factors that influence plantgrowth In Spring and Autumn soil temperature isthe main limitingfactorto growth In the peak of the season soil moisture becomes the dominant factor By measuring both parameters Aquaflex provides the information to ensure both soil moisture and temperature are maintained at the correct levels to maximise plant production Aquaflex is an important irrigation tool that helps optimise plant growth and quality The growercan make informed irrigation decisions by using the data trend
8. depth of the plant roots Plants have an optimal growth temperature range The area between the Field Capacity and Refill Pointis referred to as Readily Available Water RAW RAW isthe water that is easy for the plantsto extractfrom the soil and where you will get maximum production Set a Field Capacity and Refill Point on your Aquaflex sensor chart and use your irrigation system to keep the moisture trace within the RAW area Look upthe application note Setting Field Capacity and Refill Point on www aquaflex co nz for details IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 11 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting e Aquaflex Mobile does not a ppear The operating system of your device may aftersearching the Store notbe compatible To install Aquaflex mobile yourdevice version mustbe Android4 10riOS 6orhigher The Aquaflex Mobile scan doesnot The Aquaflex Wi Fi Adapter communicates find the Aquaflex Wi Fi Adapter using yourdevices Wi Fi radio The Wi Fi must be enabled on your device Disable and then enable the Wi Fi on your device or restart it Check the Green LED flashes slowly after being powered on If the Red LED flashes quickly then the batteries in the Adapter need to bereplaced Aquaflex Mobile connects but Check the Port selectors witch onthe sensors readings are not shown Aquaflex Wi Fi Adapter is pointing towards the sensorto be connected Check that the sensors are connected to the Aquaflex Logging Box correctly Check the
9. pen the Google Application Store When the Play Store has opened tap the Search icon on the upper right hand corner of the screen Type in AquaflexMobile and tap the Search button on the on screen keyboard When the search is complete there should be a listing called Aquaflex Mobile Tap on the listing A to display the details From the Aquaflex Mobile details view tap the Install button underthe application title You will be prompted to agree with the application permissions When you are ready tap accept to confirm the installation Aquaflex Mobile can be started by tapping its icon from the application list screen when ithas finished installing IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 3 3 Using Aquaflex Mobile Aquaflex Mobile software allows connection of Smartphones or Tablets to an Aquaflex Logging Sensor for configuration and downloading of data Using Aquaflex Mobile to regularly download the data from the Aquaflex Logging Sensor will prevent data from being lost due to its memory becoming full The data will be most useful to you if itis kept up to date 3 1 Connecting to an Aquaflex Logging Sensor Aquaflex Mobile can configure and download the datafrom an Aquaflex Logging Sensor when it is connected to it 1 Power onthe Wi Fi Adapter by pressing the red button in centre of the adapter The Green LED will flash slowly Insert the Wi Fi Adapter into the front of the Aquaflex Logging Sensor battery box it
10. s provided by Aquaflex Aquaflex Wi Fi Adapter The Aquaflex Wi Fi Adapter and Aquaflex Mobile software are tools to get you started with monitoring the soil environment quickly and easily Using the tools youcan configure an Aquaflex Logging Sensor and download data from it to a Smartphone or Tablet This manual will detail the installation of the various components and provide a guide on making use of the data IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 1 2 Installing Aquaflex Mobile Thissection detailsthe installation of the Aquaflex Mobile software 2 1 Install guide for Apple iOS devices I Tap on the AppStore Store icon to open the Apple AppStore When the AppStore has opened tap the Search box in the upper right hand corner of the screen Type in AquaflexMobile and tap the Search button on the on screen keyboard When the search is complete there should bea listing called AquaflexMobile Tap on the listing to Q display the details From the AquaflexMobile details viewtap the Get button under the application title The button will change to Install and should be tapped again to confirm the installation You may be prompted to enter youriTunes password after which the installation will begin AquaflexMobile can be started by tappingitsicon from the application list screen when it has finished installing IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 2 2 2 Install guide for Android devices 1 Tap on the Play Store icon to o
11. settings right click on the Aquacom Sync iconinthe Notification area of the Task Bar normal bottom right 11 09 a m m ur Ho 7 10 2013 amp AquacomSync settings v1 32 5028 18436 r3 E mM Name Streatsahead com Streatsahead com How often a sync will be done 15 minutes The settings window has alist of ciu a eet P SCH 1925 synchronisation sources on the Apple iPhone GT 19100T leftside while the righthand side showsthe settingsforthe selected source IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 10 5 Making the bestuse of your Aquaflex data The soil moisture and temperature datatrends can help you make decisions around whentoirrigate and for how long For example if the soil moisture istrendingdownwards and norainis forecastthen youcan usethe trendsto measure rate of moisturelossandthen irrigate to compensate Optimal irrigation is achieved when applying enough waterto keep the plantin maximum growth mode and by not applyingtoo much waterthat it drainsthrough the soil before itisretained There are three key parameters to monitor when irrigating Field Capacity Refill Point and soil temperature Field Capacity FC is defined asthe maximum amount of water the soil can hold against the forces of gravity Refill Point RP sometimes called Stress Point isthe minimum amount of waterin the soil before a plant becomes stressed Soil temperature is the temperature of the soil at the
12. show the progress of the download When the download is complete you will be prompted to disconnect The data can be viewedfrom the Chart screen AquaflexSensors can be selected usingthis eee f aquaflex 0003 switch for Battery Boxes with two sensors connected IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY B 3 3 Using charts Charts are used to view the sensor data from your Aquaflex system Charts can be customised to display any combination of sensors Scaling axis The chart can be scaled by pinch zooming anywhere on the chart area It can alsobe scrolled by swipingleftorrighton the chart area Alternativelythe axes can be scaled or scrolled individually by pinchingzoomingorswipingonits axis nearthe side ofthe screen Changing the time range Aquaflex Mobile has several buttons on the chart display for quickly navigatingthe data Tappingthe green Latest button scrolls the chart to the most recent data point The blue buttons will scalethe time axisto the range they indicate Changing to a different chart From the Charts screen tap either the Charts icon i or the chart list icon which will open the Chart List screen Then tap onthe chart of interest and the Charts screen will appear with the selected chart IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 6 3 4 Creating and editing charts Charts can have any combination and number of sensors Beware that too many sensors on one chart may slow down the device To create a chart you
13. u want to remove Tap Remove icon i and you will be prompted to confirm deleting the chart The sensor data does not get deleted 3 5 Renaming sensors Open the Settings screen by tapping the Settings icon and tap the Edit button for the sensor you want to rename The sensor label will become editable Tap the Done button when finished 3 6 Removing sensors Removing a sensor will clear all its data from your device and cannot be undone Open the Settings screen by tapping the Settings icon and tap the Delete button forthe sensor you want to remove You will be prompted to confirm 3 Clearing all data Clearingthe datafrom your device will remove all sensor data charts and othersettings This cannot be undone Open the Settings screen by tapping the Settings icon and tap the Clear button You will be prompted to confirm IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT MADE EASY 8 4 Aquaflex Data Manager and AquacomSync To transferthe Aquaflex datafrom the Smartphone to your Aquaflex Data Manager on your PC you need the AquacomSyncSoftware The latestinstallercan be downloaded from the Streat Instruments website Downloads page http www streatsahead com downloads and by clickingon the Download button for AquacomSync Click on the file and it will download automatically Then double click on the downloaded file to run the installer and follow the steps below When starting the installer a security warning may show Click Run 1 Click Nextto
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