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Grodan GroSens Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual Grodan GroSens MultiSensor System Part of the ROCKWOOL Group...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Smartbox 3.10 Sunrise/sunset and 9 Appendices Connecting second set of lighting setup cables 3.11 System date, time and GroSens Sensors time zone Sensor How to install the Sensors 3.12 Update Reader 7 Range and accuracy in the greenhouse 3.13 Manage users –...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.1 Before installation Installation 1.2 Installation steps For a fast installation of the GroSens System, make sure • Enough UTP Ethernet cable (Cat. 5e) to connect the The following steps need to be completed to install a the following items are in place: GroSens Receiver and GroSens Smartbox.

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    2.2 Connecting first set of cables The GroSens Smartbox should be connected to the Network Switch. From the Network Switch, a second cable is required to the PoE injector. The Ethernet cables provided can be used for both connections. Provide power to Option 2 the PoE injector if required.

  • Page 5: Grosens Sensors

    Link LED. The Power LED will light up immediately. The up and, after a few minutes, only the green LED GroSens Receiver. The outlet is located inside the link LED will turn on as soon as the GroSens Receiver will glow: GroSens Receiver housing (see below).

  • Page 6: Software Installation Smartbox

    If you use a valid email address to create a user, This column displays whether the data from the GroSens Sensor has been used to calculate the average WC, EC and T dont forget to set the notification level at none! this for the section.

  • Page 7: Other Devices

    Delete Section If you are configuring an existing section, e.g. section A, the “Delete” button will appear. This will enable you to delete - A green dot is shown if the data from the GroSens Sensor has been received by the GroSens Smartbox. a section. - A yellow triangle is shown if the device has not delivered data in the last 10 minutes.

  • Page 8: Monitoring - Adding And Configuring Sensors

    Clicking this dropdown menu opens a list of all the Sensors connected to the system along with their sections. You can select a Sensor by clicking its number. After selecting a Sensor it will appear in the section Height You can select the appropriate height from the dropdown list: This is the row in which the GroSens Sensor is located. If the field is is blank, you can enter a number. Brand Confirm the brand from the dropdown list: Offset This shows the post in the row where the GroSens Sensor is located. If the field is blank, you can enter a number.

  • Page 9: Row And Offset - Configuring A Sensor

    During the set lighting time period, data will be gathered every 3 minutes. Field/Function Description Time Zone The time zone where the GroSens System is located. Use Internet Time Use internet time as default (highly recommended). Date Current date.

  • Page 10: Update

    4 Connection to climate computer 4.1 Hardware Installation 1. The GroSens Convertor has the following outputs: GroSens Convertor Output Check whether the climate computer has 3 free 3.13 Manage users – authorisation levels...

  • Page 11: Software Installation

    2. Click “irrigation settings” • Check the status LEDs of all GroSens devices. • On the GroSens Convertor is a Reset button. Press Review the installation procedure of hardware and and hold this button for 5 seconds. If this doesn’t fix 3. Irrigation control – connecting a Converter software if a red LED is lit.

  • Page 12: Warranty

    • The Power LED indicates if the Receiver is established. powered. • The GroSens Sensor is rated at IP65 and is built with • The Link LED indicates whether the Receiver is protected boards (EMC). connected to the GroSens Smartbox.

  • Page 13: Grosens Smartbox

    1. It translates the data from multiple GroSens Sensors to gather the measured data. to the climate computer’s analogue input module. 2. It stores the data and maintains a log of all GroSens The Convertor can be connected to any type of devices connected to the LAN.

  • Page 14: Overview Of Standard Grosens System

    The Receiver picks up the get figures from a GroSens signals from the Sensors. sensor as you walk through the greenhouse. The GroSens System, -Smartbox, -Sensor and Sensor design, are patented technologies. Grodan Grodan...

  • Page 15: Radio Frequency - Declaration Of Conformity

    (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, The Grodan GroSens wireless sensing system uses license-free radio frequencies to communicate Sensor data. including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 16 (ordinance of MPT N° 37,1981). 005NYCA0378 Row-kitt: New Zealand and other countries. The Grodan GroSens wireless sensing system uses license-free radio frequencies to communicate Sensor data. These wireless devices constitute ‘short range device’ (SRD). Applicable Material Numbers: GroSens Sensor 132255, GroSens Receiver 132259,...
  • Page 17 Based on Precision Growing principles, these solutions are particularly applied to the cultivation of vegetables and flowers. In addition to its stone wool substrates, the Grodan Group also provides tailor-made advice and tools to support Precision Growing and thus facilitate the sustainable production of healthy, safe and tasty fresh produce for consumers.

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