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Galcon Galileo Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index (The numbers in brackets are the access number in the controller) 1) Preface ..................................1.1) Using the manual ..........................1.2) The System Structure (software view) ................1.3) Operating via the computer ...................... 1.4) Operating via the Controller: ....................2) Basic operation ............................
  • Page 3 Index 3.12) Evaporation (3442) ........................3.13) Auxiliary (General) Outputs: (in the controller: 55) ..........3.14) Valve Groups: (51132) ......................4) Set Up (5) ................................ 4.1) System set up – My Field software: ................4.2) Element Definitions: ........................4.2.1) Irrigation valve (511) ....................

  • Page 4: Preface

    Galileo controller. For instructions on hardware installation please refer to “Galileo Set Up”. This manual also does not deal with the basic definitions of the Galileo system or the installation of the P.C software. For these instructions please refer to “Galileo PC Center”.
  • Page 5 1. Preface want to set the controller according to volume (as opposed to time) it is essential to define the water meters. Information includes: valve status, the program in which it is programmed, flow rate and date of last irrigation. It also shows periodic and last day accumulations.

  • Page 6: Operating Via The Computer

    1. Preface When: 1.2.7.3 The time the irrigation starts, date, number of cycles etc. • In addition, the irrigation program contains informative data and definitions (see following sections). • See more information about the irrigation program in the operating section. Operating via the computer: The computer program is a graphic program and once defined, it is simple to operate (in spite of the system sometimes being very complex) and provides good orientation...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    2. Basic operation Operating via the computer: The simplest operation is by using the operation table. Click on the “operate” button on the main screen. 2.1.1 The following Operation Table screen opens: This table is actually an irrigation program table (each row is an irrigation program and each column is a field in the irrigation program’s properties).
  • Page 8 2. Basic operation Quantity 2.1.1.3.2 – Water unit must be checked first and then the quantity is entered. 2.1.1.3.2.1 Select the water unit under the water heading (pressing the cell shows the different options) the options are: MM.SS - 2.1.1.3.2.1.1 Irrigating by time (minutes minutes.seconds seconds) i.e.

  • Page 9: Operating Via The Controller

    2. Basic operation Current status display: 2.1.2 Back in the main screen the currently operating programs are displayed on the right side. One can see which program is operating, which valve is operating (the first valve only), irrigation status and time remaining. The first 20 programs are displayed (see the controller general definitions).

  • Page 10: Advanced Operation

    3. Advanced Operation The following different functions and data are explained in accordance with the computer screens. The direct access numbers for programming via the controller can be found in brackets next to the relevant headings. In some cases it is necessary to enter a password in order to access the required data in the controller.

  • Page 11: Irrigation Program

    3. Advanced Operation concurrently in one program apart from when it is a co-valve – see below). The date when the valve last irrigated and the actual flow rate are also displayed. Accumulation: 3.1.3 (151) the right hand side of this screen shows daily and periodical water accumulation and up to 7 different fertilizer pumps (1 local and 6 fertilizer centers).
  • Page 12 3. Advanced Operation Active program: 3.2.1.1 (321#1) – the parameter shown next to the program (on the above screen) defines whether the program is active, inactive or paused. Upon leaving the factory all of the programs in the controller are inactive. In order to start a program the program must be made active.
  • Page 13 3.2.1.4 (321) The system allows a range of operations from the simplest form of one connected fertilizer to fertilizer centers controlling Galcon “fertilizing machines” such as Fertijet and Fertigal. The system allows advanced control by EC and pH levels and a further wide range of options.
  • Page 14 3. Advanced Operation Liter/Cubic Meter (gallons/THG): 3.2.1.4.1.2.4 relative fertilizing. The program turns the fertilizer pump on and off in accordance with the desired water/fertilizer ratio. Related: 3.2.1.4.1.2.5 relative fertilizing. The program calculates, before it runs, the water/fertilizer ratio. In the fertilizer amount enter the total quantity of fertilizer in liters to be injected.
  • Page 15 3. Advanced Operation Explanation of the screen: Each column represents a different fertilizer program. The first line is for information purposes and shows the program status. The following lines are for set up as follows: Water Meter Number: 3.2.1.4.3.1 (#2) enter the water meter number that the fertilizer center works with.
  • Page 16 3. Advanced Operation EC and pH Control: 3.2.1.4.4 this control maintains the conductivity and acidity level of the irrigation water. These levels are maintained by fast reacting fertilizer pumps such as Venturi pumps with mechanical solenoids or electric pumps that can work on very short cycles (single seconds – for further details see fertilizer pump definitions).In order to use this control define a fertilizer center (it is not possible to use this control on local fertilizers).
  • Page 17 3. Advanced Operation Permanent (cyclic) Start Program: 3.2.1.5 (322) This part of the irrigation program deals with conditions for starting irrigation. This part is not altered by the running program (unless the operator alters it) and is carried out by the program in a cyclic method either by irrigating every number of days or on set days of the week.
  • Page 18 3. Advanced Operation Back at the Program Table: Cycles: 3.2.1.5.5 The program can run many cycles for a certain Start Time.Two parameters are involved: Cycles per Day: 3.2.1.5.5.1 (#17) the number of cycles carried out per opening. The program will carry out the defined number of cycles even if it takes several days to accomplish this or up until the end time (explanation follows).
  • Page 19 3. Advanced Operation the day after tomorrow and so forth. These values are used both for information and programming. These values are updated by the program and can be altered manually. If the values are entered manually the irrigation will start (once only) according to these values (even if the permanent program is empty).
  • Page 20 3. Advanced Operation the program does not use water before and after fertilizer. In this case both programs will use the same fertilizer pump and the fertilizer will be divided between the programs and valves in the programs by the valve’s nominal flow rates (see following section on water and fertilizer division).
  • Page 21 3. Advanced Operation has valves, irrigation quantity and opening time) calculates the water remaining data according to the irrigation amount and units from the irrigation program. If the remaining water is not zero in an active program the value of water remaining is not changed. In normal operation at the end of irrigation the parameter is zero thus the new value is loaded for the next irrigation.
  • Page 22 3. Advanced Operation Water Flow rate Protection: 3.2.4.1 (3431) one of the most important roles of the irrigation control system is to protect the system from unforeseen scenarios that could occur during irrigation. For example a burst water pipe, a disconnected command micro tube, clogs in the system etc.
  • Page 23 Priorities: 3.2.4.4 (342) one of the main advantages of the Galileo Open Field program (in comparison with the competition) is the ability to run programs independently i.e. can simultaneously run a large number of programs even when they are in the same area.
  • Page 24 3. Advanced Operation Accumulation Sensor: 3.2.4.6 (323 #2-4) the following three values refer to an element whose role is to accumulate data from a sensor and to run the program in accordance. Sensor: 3.2.4.6.1 if this option is chosen as the type of accumulating element then the mechanism works according to the following principle: Every minute the program will accumulate (under the parameter accumulation element type that can be seen in the program information screen) the...
  • Page 25 3. Advanced Operation Cycles Done: 3.2.5.1 (12#30) number of irrigation cycles carried out today (from midnight). Time Waiting – minutes: 3.2.5.2 (12 #5) how many minutes the program has been waiting (if the program is currently waiting). Wait. Reason: 3.2.5.3 (12 #4) this parameter is identical to the reason for waiting on the program screen (see program screen).
  • Page 26 3. Advanced Operation Filtering: (53) the filtering system in the Galileo controller allows defining up to 40 filters that can be divided unequally into up to 10 groups. The system allows a great deal of flexibility in operating the filter groups.
  • Page 27 3. Advanced Operation Delay Between Filters: 3.3.1.4 (#2) time in seconds between the end of one filter flushing and the next filter starting. This data is optional and if not defined the flushes will be continuous with no delays between the filters. Differential Pressure Stat: 3.3.1.5 (736 #3) system element that notifies the...
  • Page 28 3. Advanced Operation Filter Order: 3.3.2.1.9 filters numbers (from filter to filter) are not defined in the correct order - for example: from 5 to 3. Filter Overlap: 3.3.2.1.10 when two groups are defined with the same filters. Flushing Time: 3.3.2.1.11 filter flushing time is incorrect or missing.
  • Page 29 First Filter and Last Filter: 3.3.3.2 as already mentioned the Galileo Open Field controller can control up to 10 filter groups. Define first and last filter for each group from a bank of 40 filters. The filter group will flush the filters consecutively between the first and last filter.
  • Page 30 3. Advanced Operation Alarms: (8) the alarm system in the Galileo Open Field program is large and complex. Alarms exist on different levels and in different objects. Sometimes one occurrence can lead to a large number of alarms. Alarms can be turned off on the system level or on individual levels in order to make sure that all of the details are dealt with.
  • Page 31 3. Advanced Operation Fertilizer Pump Definition Error: 3.4.1.7 fault in one of the fertilizer pump definitions. Clicking on the flag opens the fertilizer pumps screen. Click on the faulty pump to identify the fault. EC Alarm: 3.4.1.8 deviant EC reading as defined in the EC and pH set up (see fertilizer center set up).
  • Page 32 3. Advanced Operation Pressure Element Error: 3.4.1.21 incorrect definitions of pause device. Burst Protection: 3.4.1.22 fault due to water meter comparison (see burst protection). Fertilizer Not Finished: 3.4.1.23 fertilizer program has not finished its dose of fertilizer as programmed in the irrigation program because of faulty fertilizer pump or incorrect fertilizer planning.
  • Page 33 Double Output: 3.4.1.38 one of the rules in the Galileo is that it is forbidden to define a physical output more than once. This alarm appears when the same output is defined on two different elements (such as 0.0001 or 1.0211).
  • Page 34 3. Advanced Operation time of the event. The third column from the left shows the number of the system in the controller (in the Open Field controller this number is identical to the number on the left). The right hand column is the message text. The system (PC computer) saves the last 1000 events and last 1000 faults.
  • Page 35 3. Advanced Operation file name and selecting the directory. Clicking on the open file button allows selecting the saved file name and displaying it as an image (filters can not be carried out on saved files). Logic Conditions: (5612) the logic conditions are of great use in carrying out special actions that are otherwise not supported by the software tools.
  • Page 36 3. Advanced Operation Irrigation Program: 3.6.1.1.4 conditioning by irrigation program status (by open or closed – see conditioning options for open / close below). Fertilizer Pump: 3.6.1.1.5 conditioning by fertilizer pump status (by open or closed – see conditioning options for open / close below). Water Pump: 3.6.1.1.6 conditioning by water meter status (by open or closed...
  • Page 37 3. Advanced Operation the direction stipulated in the conditioning type and until the value exceeds the deactivation value in the opposite direction. For example: if using conditioning on a water meter whose conditioning type = above, value for turning on = 40, value for turning off = 35 then the condition is met when the water meter flow rate exceeds 40 /Hour (GPM) and will only cease when the water meter flow rate drops below 35 /Hour (GPM).
  • Page 38 3. Advanced Operation value whereby the condition is not met the delay will reset. For example: if the condition is to pause an irrigation program because the wind is too strong then it is possible to program the condition with a few seconds delay so that only a stable wind will cause the program to be paused and not momentary gusts.
  • Page 39 (bottleneck) (for example on a small diameter pipeline or a water pump that is not capable of pumping the required amount of water). The Galileo system allows limiting water flow rate in a specific place by limiting a number of programs that use the same pipeline at a certain time.
  • Page 40 3. Advanced Operation Delay Until Operation/Stop – seconds: 3.8.5 as previously explained to avoid instability a delay time should be defined whereby the input remains inactive and the counter is reset if the value returns to normal. Type of Operation: 3.8.6 if the element is active what operation will be carried out on the pipeline: idle, alarm, delay (without alarm), fault (delay + alarm).
  • Page 41 3. Advanced Operation element definitions/pump house. The following is the pump house screen: Pump House Definition: 3.11.2.1 first define the pumps in the pump house by entering the number in the blue cells (in the example: 1, 2, 3). Combinations Definitions: 3.11.2.1.1 The pump house program consists of steps.
  • Page 42 3. Advanced Operation Measured Flow Rate: 3.11.2.1.2.2 this option also requires defining flow rate for each step however in this case the step will operate when the water meter’s flow rate, defined as water meter for measured flow rate, is higher than the step flow rate. (Of course only the highest step will operate).
  • Page 43 No. pressure value and step delays. Evaporation: 3.12 The Galileo controller provides several functions allowing automatic operation according to evaporation: Fully Automatic: 3.12.1 in order to work automatic evaporation carry out the following...
  • Page 44 3. Advanced Operation 3.12.1.7 Enter in water quantity the irrigation coefficient for evaporation according to instructions of an expert. For example: young corn 0.4, corn by cobs 0.7 and corn on the cob 1.1 (the numbers are purely for demonstration purposes and should not be seen as a recommendation).
  • Page 45 3. Advanced Operation To access auxiliary outputs enter Accessories>Auxiliary Outputs. Clicking on the button opens the following screen: Defining Outputs for Auxiliary Outputs: 3.13.1 click on the blue number at the top of each column, enter the output definitions system elements and define the suitable output (see definitions).
  • Page 46 3.14 (51132) Up to 5 valves can be operated in irrigation programs in the Galileo controller. In fact far more than 5 valves can be operated by an irrigation program by using valve groups. In order to define valve groups access accessories>valve groups.
  • Page 47 (according to the physical hydraulic system) and then define each element as they appear on the diagram. In the Galileo Open Field controller, as previously explained, the system diagram is both an integral and operative part.
  • Page 48 4. Set Up The Plot: 4.1.1.2 the roles of the plot, as described in the preface, are: 4.1.1.2.1 Simplifying display – when operating a large system it is difficult to draw the whole system on one screen. The plot acts as a zoom on part of the system.
  • Page 49 4. Set Up Designing (Drawing) the system components: 4.1.2 All of the above screens contain a tool bar consisting of different elements that can be selected and placed on the work area (blue) and thus build the desired system diagram. In order to select an element point at the icon (the element’s name appears below the icon), left click on the mouse and then release.
  • Page 50 4. Set Up Element Number: 4.1.2.1.1 Enter the pipeline number. Check the show box to display the number next to the pipeline. It is in fact not recommended to display pipeline numbers because the large amount of numbers becomes confusing. Element Name: 4.1.2.1.2 A name can be entered for the pipeline which can also...
  • Page 51 4. Set Up Upon releasing the mouse the following screen appears: As previously described in the pipeline section, enter the element number and/ or element name (the number is essential). Check the Show box to display the number and/or name. The name and number can be displayed above, below, to the right or to the left of the element as required.
  • Page 52 4. Set Up Elements With Displays: 4.1.2.4 some elements have additional displays and their definitions are somewhat different. For example: Water Meter: As can be seen these elements have a Show water meter value check box. If this box is checked then the current value of the water meter (in this case water flow rate) will be shown next to the element.
  • Page 53 4. Set Up Elements With Multiple Displays: 4.1.2.5 there are additional elements that have multiple element displays: ECpH monitor, meteorological station and water mixing junction. The following is the meteorological station screen: Check the required values for display. Background definition: 4.1.3 a picture can be defined as the background (for example: an AutoCAD map) for all screens: Main Screen, Plot Screen or Fertijet Screen.
  • Page 54 4. Set Up 4.1.3.3.1 Enter the required picture file name or click on the key with three dots. The relevant folder will open (see the folder address above), select the picture file previously created. The Paint Brush program can be opened by clicking on Draw Background Bitmap in order to edit the picture.
  • Page 55 If working without plots use plot number 1. Output Number: 4.2.1.2 (731 #1) when defining outputs use the specific code suited to the Galileo Open Field as shown in the following figure:...
  • Page 56 4. Set Up For further information refer to the Galileo Controller Hardware Installation manual. Connected to Pipeline Number: 4.2.1.3 enter the pipeline number that the valve is connected to. Water Meter Number: 4.2.1.4 if working by volume or with flow rate control the water meter number must be defined.
  • Page 57 4.2.2 (512) the water pipeline as it appears in the Galileo system is unique to the Galileo. A hierarchic water system can be created that has master valves, water meters and fertilizer pumps on different levels. The software recognizes which element leads to which valve and if necessary will warn that the structure is incorrectly designed.
  • Page 58 4.2.2.1.2 the method of defining master valves in the Galileo system is via the pipelines. In order to set up a master valve define the output connected to the master valve (see explanation on setting up outputs in the valve definitions). It is possible to form a hierarchy of master valves, for example: general master valve, master valves for an area and master valves for a plot.
  • Page 59 4. Set Up of two pipelines (two sources). If a pipeline has to be connected to more than two sources it can be connected to two auxiliary pipelines and each of these auxiliary pipelines can be connected to two additional pipelines thus creating a large number of sources.
  • Page 60 4. Set Up Close Pipeline Versus Irrigation valves: 4.2.2.1.7.3 the options are: pipeline followed by valve or valve followed by valve. Delay for Closing: 4.2.2.1.7.4 delay in seconds between closing the pipeline or valve. Overlap Changing Valves (secs.): 4.2.2.1.8 when several valves are connected to the same pipeline the valves working sequentially can be overlapped.
  • Page 61 4. Set Up Upstream/Downstream Delay in Seconds: 4.2.2.4 when the order of opening pipelines and irrigation valves is defined there is a delay between upstream and downstream or downstream and upstream – closing or opening. This data shows time remaining. Water Meter Number: 4.2.2.5 water meters connected directly to the pipeline (see...
  • Page 62 4. Set Up Logic Condition to Open: 4.2.2.7.9 Is there a logic condition for pipeline opening. Pipeline Program: 4.2.2.7.10 the pipeline is operated by a pipeline program (see explanation below). Filter Flushing: 4.2.2.7.11 the filter group connected to the pipeline is currently flushing.
  • Page 63 4. Set Up to start). The pipelines will open during the defined times independent of other irrigation programs. In order to define continuous irrigation between dates enter an hour in the start time and a minute before that hour in the end time. For example: start time = 06:00, end time = 05:59.
  • Page 64 4. Set Up No Water Delay – Seconds: 4.2.3.1.4 In order to monitor the soundness of the irrigation the controller checks whether there is water flowing through the water meter (is it receiving water pulses) when a program using the water meter is irrigating.
  • Page 65 4. Set Up a maximum time after which the water meter always resets. Make sure that the time is not less than the time between pulses in the lowest flow rate programmed to flow rate through the water meter. For example: In a water meter whose pulse is 1 M and its flow rate is 10 M H (GPM) the...
  • Page 66 (See explanation on automatic alarm cancel in alarm settings). Fertilizer Pump: 4.2.4 521 the fertilizer pump in the Galileo system is a complex element. Clicking on the fertilizer icon opens the following screen: Fertilizer Pump Set Up: 4.2.4.1...
  • Page 67 4. Set Up Fertilizer Pump Type: 4.2.4.1.1 several types of fertilizer pumps can be defined: Inactive: 4.2.4.1.1.1 the fertilizer pump is inactive. Electronic: 4.2.4.1.1.2 electronic pump whereby the controller operates and controls all of the pump’s strokes. Electric: 4.2.4.1.1.3 electric fertilizer pump. Venturi: 4.2.4.1.1.4 Venturi fertilizer pump controlled by an electric valve that...
  • Page 68 4.2.4.1.3 parameter used when in the Galileo Data Collection software. By selecting a fertilizer type reports about different types of fertilizer can be made (see explanation on Galileo Data software). Fertilizer Flow Rate (L/H): 4.2.4.1.4 the nominal flow rate of the fertilizer pump.
  • Page 69 4. Set Up mechanism also works when there are several water meters in the same program or several programs irrigating with the same fertilizer pump. Therefore there is no need to define the water meter. This option is available in the case that the fertilize pump is required to work with a water meter that has not been automatically assigned.
  • Page 70 Because of this feature when using the Galcon system there is no need to keep two sets of sensors (as is with the competition) although it is an option. In addition this percentage restriction aids in reducing under and over shoot.
  • Page 71 4. Set Up Active: 4.2.4.2.1.2 the fertilizer pump is set up correctly and is ready for operation (is not currently fertilizing). Running: 4.2.4.2.1.3 the fertilizer pump is operating (injecting fertilizer). Operation Fault: 4.2.4.2.1.4 no fert. pulse or uncontrolled fertilizer. Pump Type: 4.2.4.2.1.5 error in fertilizer pump type definition (memory error).
  • Page 72 4. Set Up pump is connected to. If the fertilizer pump is part of a fertilizer center the pipeline will be the pipeline defined in the fertilizer center. Water Meter Number: 4.2.4.2.8 the water meter working with the fertilizer pump. Please remember that fertilizer pumps can work with different water meters depending on the fertilizer and irrigation programs.
  • Page 73 (EC or pH). There are several methods of calculating the adjustments necessary. The Galileo controller uses two of them: PID: 4.2.5.2.1...
  • Page 74 4. Set Up this method in control method access the Automation “by Difference” Setup (press the key on the lower right hand side of the screen) and enter adjustment size in percentage of difference from target. The system will make adjustments of the percentage described above, every few seconds according to Fertilizer Automation Segment –...
  • Page 75 4. Set Up Water pump output: 4.2.6.1 (see explanation on input/output in irrigation valve definitions). Connected to pipeline No.: 4.2.6.2 the pipeline that the water pump is connected to. Operating and fault inputs: 4.2.6.3 These inputs come from the pump and should be connected to conditional inputs.
  • Page 76 4.2.8 (724) the numbers (address) of RTU are defined in the hardware (see hardware definitions for Galileo controller manual). Define the existing RTU in the system by accessing services and selecting RTU. From this screen access RTU. Define the existing RTU by turning the number blue. A RTU that is defined but not...
  • Page 77 Sensor Definition: 4.2.11 (7233) sensor definition in the Galileo controller involves a number of elements some of whom are found in other elements’ properties. Every element using a sensor (data sensor, meteorological station, fertilizer center etc.) can...
  • Page 78 4. Set Up The sensor number in this screen (sensor’s index number) is determined by the analog input number in accordance with the order of the cards inside the controller from left to right. Determining this number is relatively simple when the analog inputs are all local but becomes more complicated when using RTU.
  • Page 79 (because it means the sensor has a hardware fault (see hardware definition)). There are setup instructions for Galcon sensors on the lower part of the sensor setup screen that can be copied for the desired sensors.
  • Page 80 4. Set Up (see communication between controllers in the PC installation and operation manual). A sensor group can be assigned anywhere that a basic sensor can. Tensiometers: 4.2.11.4 it has been proved technically that it is not accurate to measure plant water availability only by tensiometer readings (it measures the soil’s water contention –...
  • Page 81 It is possible to display the sensor and its value by defining the element in My Field. Data collection reports can be made according to data sensors. (See explanation on the data collection software Galileo Data). Clicking on the sensor icon opens the following screen: Sensor Definition: 4.2.11.6.1...
  • Page 82 4. Set Up Temperature humidity Sensors (breathing cell): 4.2.11.8 Galcon temperature and humidity sensors are usually supplied in what is know as breathing cell form. It contains two thermometers – one dry (standard) and one that is wrapped in a special bag soaked in soft water (see hardware definition). The controller calculates the relative humidity by the temperature difference between the two and shows the humidity reading as the value of the second sensor.
  • Page 83 4. Set Up 4.2.14.1 In order to define a water junction first define one in the My Field software. 4.2.14.2 Define the inputs and outputs of the water junction (see input/output definitions in irrigation valve definitions). To define the outputs access setup>connections>outputs and select system element.
  • Page 84 4. Set Up Enter the water meter inputs, water meter pulse size and value for fault (optional). If operation is by EC it is not necessary to define a water meter. 4.2.14.5 Click on the icon in the main screen. The following screen opens:...
  • Page 85 4. Set Up 4.2.14.6 The above screen displays information of the water junction actions whilst operating. The four buttons on the lower part of the screen allow accessing properties and settings. 4.2.14.7 To define the water junction press on water mixing setup, the following screen opens: In this screen define general data of the mechanism: Mixing Junction Definition:...
  • Page 86 4. Set Up Default Mixing Program: 4.2.14.7.9 select one of six programs as the default mixing program that will run if no other program is programmed (see be- low). System Bypass During Water Source Fault: 4.2.14.7.10 several actions are possible (see water source constants below). This parameter safeguards the system and has to be active in order for this mechanism to work.
  • Page 87 4. Set Up 4.2.14.8.6 Water Source Uncontrolled Pulses: when the water source is closed, water flow rate means there is a fault. In order to avoid false alarms define how many pulses can pass without the alarm uncontrolled water being issued.
  • Page 88 4. Set Up Inactive: 4.2.14.9.1.1 program not active. Manual: 4.2.14.9.1.2 the valves will open according to percentage from full opening as programmed by the next two parameters. 4.2.14.9.1.3 the valves will open to maintain the required EC as defined below. In this case the controller ignores the fresh water and saline required % parameters.
  • Page 89 4. Set Up Controller Status: 4.3.1 (61) there are 3 options: Reset: 4.3.1.1 the controller is not active. Warning: the transition from active status to reset resets all the accumulated data in the controller. Active: 4.3.1.2 the controller is active and operates according to the operating program –...
  • Page 90 4. Set Up Display: 4.3.4 (61) The right hand side of the main screen in the computer program displays all of the programs currently operating. If the definition is full display then all of the programs with the status irrigating, fertilizing, waiting and fault will be displayed.
  • Page 91 5. Flow Chart for Operator...

  • Page 92: Alarms: (8)

    6. The Menus 0 Main Menu 55 Auxiliaries #6 Start Condition 15 Water&Fert. Accum 1 Information 56 Conditions #7 Oper. Condition 151 Valves Accum 2 Logbooks 57 General Counters #8 Pause Condition 152 Fert.Pumps Accum. 3 Irrig. Programs 58 Sensors #9 Stop Condition 16 Plots Info 4 Manual Overriding...

  • Page 93: Water Pumps

    6. The Menus #5 Frt.Qnt.B 513 Water Meters 63 PC Messages 834 Alarm From Comm. #6 Frt.Qnt.C 514 Water Pumps 631 DBase.Mesg.Cycles 835 Auto Cancel Alarm #7 Frt.Qnt.D 515 Burst Protection 632 Load Manag. Setup 84 Low Battery Fault #8 Frt.Qnt.E 516 Wtr.Mix.
  • Page 94 6. The Menus #12 ECpH - Extreme #24 Water Meter “C” #5 House oper. Cond. 1831 Pulses Count.Info #13 Auto Corr. EC % #25 Water Meter “D” #6 Line Oper. COnd. 1832 Time Counters Inf #14 Auto Corr. pH % #26 Water Meter “E”...

  • Page 95: Pipelines: (512)

    6. The Menus 311 Program Status #11 Water Left #6 Auto Can.Alarm * 514 Water Pumps #1 Prog. Status #12 Local Fert. Pump 5141 Independent Pumps 342 Program Priority #2 Time Left Mnt #13 Fert. Unit 5142 Pump Houses 3421 Priority in Group #3 Programming Stat.

  • Page 96: The Menus

    6. The Menus #1 Plot Status #7 Pause Cond.Input 5842 Tensiometers Prog #8 Card Type #2 Fault- Plot No. #8 Cond. Sensor no. #9 Card Type 585 Meteorology #3 Fault- Valve No. #9 Below Setpoint #10 Card Type 5851 Current Meteor. #4 Fault- Prog.
  • Page 97 6. The Menus #6 Last Filter 1-40 #31 Drain 826 Aux.Out.Al.Cancel #39 Comm. Alarm #32 Tensiometer Fail #40 Control. Memory #7 Conn. to Line No. #1 Alarm Cancel * #33 Irr.Quant. Limit #8 Flush Pauses Irr. 833 Alarm Time 831 Alarm Time Range #34 Irrig.Time Limit #9 Flush Fail.React.
  • Page 98 6. The Menus #1 Buy Var. No. #13 Fert. Pump E No. 1856 Cables RTU Status 5112 Irrig.Valve Const #14 F.E.Acc.Ltr #1 Conn. To Line No. #1 RTU Status 835 Auto Cancel Alarm #15 Fert. Pump F No. #2 Plot No. #1 Cycle-Cancel Alar 3421 Priority in Group #16 F.F.Acc.Ltr...
  • Page 99 6. The Menus 5123 Line Start Prog. #7 Work.In House No. #8 No Fert. Pulse #5 EC-Moment.Averag. #8 Double-House Pmp. #9 Fert. Flow Fail. #6 pH-Moment.Averag. #1 Current Status #9 Log.Cond. Exist #10 Uncont.Fert.Puls. #7 EC - Alarm #2 Start Date MM/DD #11 Frt.Pls.Size Ltr #8 pH - Alarm #3 End Date (MM/DD)
  • Page 100 6. The Menus #7 PID pH Deriv.Out #1 Gen.Count.Status #4 Low level Alarm #1 Sensor Value #8 PID pH Output #2 Flow Rate #5 High Level Alarm 7113 I/O Card Status #3 Daily Accum #6 Restart Measure* 5611 Log.Cond. Info. #1 Card Type #4 Seas.
  • Page 101 6. The Menus 7321 Fert Pumps Setup. #4 Conn. To Line No. #3 Max. Wind Direct. #8 F.B.Acc.Ltr #1 Fert.Pump Type * #9 Fert. Pump C No. #5 Uncnt.Water Case #4 Max. Wind Time #2 Fert. Type #10 F.C.Acc.Ltr #6 Alarm Disp. Plot #5 Max.
  • Page 102 6. The Menus #5 Pressure Value #6 On Line EC #1 Act.Full Way Sec. #3 Input Status #6 Step Up Delay #7 Average EC #2 Act.Num.of Stages 71211 RAM Values #7 Step Down Delay #8 Required EC #3 Nom.FLow M3 #1 Variable Value #8 Oper.
  • Page 103 6. The Menus #4 +-Water Meter No. #6 Alarm Max. Value #4 Start Pause Time #3 Wtr.Flt.Input No. #5 +-Water Meter No. #5 Stop Pause Time 72333 Meteorolog. Setup 732331 EC Correction #6 +-Water Meter No. #6 Pause Log.Condit. #1 Temp. Sensor No. #1 Deviation A #7 +-Water Meter No.
  • Page 104 Galcon’s discretion, replaced; All subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty Certificate. 4. Galcon’s warranty for the Product or otherwise shall not apply to any of the following: (i) any conduct (by act or omis- sion) not by Galcon, including any misuse/abuse of any Product (or part/s thereof), and/or any failure to install and/or use any Product in full compliance with Galcon’s instructions;...

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