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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC DC IRRIGATION...
  • Page 2 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Name Signature Date Written By: Checked By: Checked By: Approved By: PROPRIETARY INFORMATION This document discloses data in which ROTEM Ltd. has proprietary rights. Neither the furnishing, receipt, or possession thereof confers or transfers any right to reproduce or disclose the document, any part thereof, or any information therein except by written permission form, or written agreement with ROTEM Ltd.

  • Page 3: Method

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Updates Change Description Change No. Date Authorizer’s Name...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Table of Contents 1. General Instructions 2. Basic Requirements for On-Site Preparation 3. NMC-DC General Dimensions 4. Unpacking and Installation 4.1 Unpacking 4.2 Solar Panel and Controller Installation 5. Power Supply Wiring 5.1 Main Battery Wiring 5.2 Solar Panel Wiring 5.3 Cold Start 5.4 Set Language, Date and Time 6.
  • Page 5 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.5 Input Terminals 6.5.1 Wring 6.5.2 Digital Input Connection 6.5.3 Analog Input Connection 6.5.4 Analog Input Dip Switch Selections 6.6 PC and Inter-Controller Communication 6.6.1 Card Installation 6.6.2 Wiring and Controller Setup 7. Controller Set-Up 7.1 Hardware Checklist 7.2 Output Definition 7.3 Digital Input Definition 7.4 Analog Input Definition...
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.6 Dosing Channel Configuration 9.7 Dosing Configuration 9.8 EC/pH Sensor Range 9.9 History Resolution 9.10 System Nutrigation™ Check 9.10.1 Simulation 9.10.2 Water Run Time 9.10.3 Start/Stop Valve 9.11 Data Plug 10. Controller Advanced Settings 10.1 Pump Station Configuration 10.2 Multiple Water Meters 10.3 Drain Meter Measurement 10.3.1 Drain Log...
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 11. Hot Keys and Status Screens Appendix A- NMC-DC Parts List Appendix B- Troubleshooting Appendix C- Replacement and Additional Installations Appendix D- Sensor Installation and Definition Appendix E-Technical Specifications Appendix F- Main Menu Tree Warranty...

  • Page 8: General Instructions

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 1. General Instructions • Installation should be performed by authorized technicians only. • Verify that field components are working properly. • All safety regulations are to be applied. • Do not apply force or pressure on components during the installation procedure.

  • Page 9: Basic Requirements For On-Site Preparation

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 2. Basic Requirements for On-Site Preparation • Verify Main Battery 12VDC and solar panel. • Environment temperature between (-10 c)-(+60 • Verify protection from damaging climate conditions. Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 10: Nmc-Dc General Dimensions

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 3. General Dimensions 32.5 cm 12.75 in 28 cm 11 in 18.5 cm 7.25 in Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Installation

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 4. Unpacking and Installation 4.1 Unpacking Package carefully Solar Panel and accompanying accessories Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Package carefully User manual NMC-DC and accompanying accessories Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 13: Solar Panel And Controller Installation

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 4.2 Solar Panel and Controller Installation Solar Panel on pole Washer and nut x4 Controller on pole TOP OF PANEL BOTTOM OF PANEL TOP OF CONTROLLER Washer and nut x4 BOTTOM OF CONTROLLER Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page:...

  • Page 14: Power Supply Wiring

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 5. Power Supply Wiring CAUTION! SHOCK HAZARD! The electrical installation should be performed by a 5.1 Main Battery Wiring qualified electrician only! 9V Battery Controller case and cover Wire through Gland cover gland and into the controller Doc.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Battery switch is in OFF position! Terminal screw Wires as shown Terminal screw Wires Wires to 12VDC battery NOTE: Recommended battery is 17Ah or more. Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 16: Solar Panel Wiring

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 5.2 Solar Panel Wiring Sleeves to expose wires Solar Power Cable Cable into Controller through gland Terminal screw Wires as shown 9V Battery Solar Panel Main Battery Terminal screw Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 17: Cold Start

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 5.3 Cold Start Battery Switch Delete In case cold start was not done on time: Brown button Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Delete button until ‘Cold Start’ message appears For process to end Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 19: Set Language, Date And Time

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 5.4 Set Language, Time and Date “MENU” on  “6. Setup” in Main Menu touch pad  “2. System Setup”  Enter desired language and volume unit  “1. Time & Date” in Setup menu and set Note: In any given menu, you may use arrow and ENTER keys on touch pad to make a selection or press the corresponding number and ENTER on touch pad as...

  • Page 20: Electrical Installation

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC . Electrical Installation 6.1 Input/Output Layout 4 Digital & 4 Analog input Card DI – digital input (water meter, fertilizer meter) AI – analog input (EC, pH, Temperature…) Out – output (Pumps, Valves, Filters…) 1-8 DC Latch output 9-16 DC Latch output 17-24 DC Latch output Doc.

  • Page 21: Input/Output Card Layout

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.1.1 I/O Card Layout Modular I/O Bus: DIGITAL & −Up to 4 I/O Cards POWER ANALOG CPU CARD SUPPLY −2 I/O Card Options INPUT CARD −DC Latch Output Card CARD −Digital & Analog Input Card −LED Status Lights for: −DC Latch Output Card −Digital &...

  • Page 22: Controller Hardware Verification

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.2 Controller Hardware Verification  ”8. Install”  ”6. Hardware checklist” Hardware OK Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 23: Solenoid Installation

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.3 Solenoid Installation Solenoids on pole Rubber band Washer and nut x2 Wires through gland, Gland cover And CUT pad pad and into the controller Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Terminal screw Previous step for all wires Wires as shown Wires using tie wraps x10 Terminal screw Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 25: Output Terminals

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.4 Output Terminals 6.4.1 12V DC Latch Connection 12V DC Latch (Normally Open Connection) Relevant screws -Red wires on top terminal (+) -Black wires on middle terminal (-) -If there is a 3 wired solenoid, insert white wires on lower terminal (com) Until wires are locked...

  • Page 26: Dc Latch Hydraulic Connection

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.4.2 12V DC Latch Hydraulic Connection (Normally Open/Closed) Electrical connections: wires to top terminal (+) Black wires to middle terminal (-) If there is a third white wire, connect to lower terminal (com) To change from Normally Open to Normally Closed: -Reverse vent and pressure inputs as described in the picture above.

  • Page 27: Input Terminals

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.5 Input Terminals 6.5.1 Wiring Digital and Analog Inputs as required Digital & Analog Input Card Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Analog Inputs (1-4):  EC/pH  Temperature  Humidity  Any other analog sensor Digital Inputs (1-4):  Water Meter  Pressure switch  Floats  Any other ON/OFF inputs Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 29: Digital Input Connection

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.5.2 Digital Input Connection Water Meter Diode Water Meter, Fertilizer Meter Float switch, Pressure switch, etc. 500Ω Resistor Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 30: Analog Input Connection

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.5.3 Analog Input Connections •The Analog input card includes 4 x Analog inputs •The type of every input can be selected by a dip switch positioning Dip Switches Common Input #1 to #4 +12VDC supply for Humidity and Pyranometer sensors +12VDC for peripheral equipment, maximum consumption 100mA...

  • Page 31: Analog Input Dip Switch Selections

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.5.4 Analog Input Dip Switch Selections Dip switch position for each input as needed according to location Dip switch position Sensor type Temp Temperature sensor (30kΩ) 0-5V Humidity, Radiation, Pressure… 4-20mA EC, pH Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page:...

  • Page 32: Pc And Inter-Controller Communication

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.6 PC and Inter-Controller Communication 6.6.1 Card Installation Insert RS-485/485x2 card Insert RS-232 card Option B: RS-232 Option A: RS-485 Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 33: Wiring And Controller Setup

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 6.6.2 Wiring and Controller Setup Option A: RS-485 Use 2 wire shielded communication cable. Ground (shield) Do not connect the end of the cable’s shield to the ground. connector MUX RS 485 NMC-DC Controller 1 NMC-DC Controller 2 Doc.
  • Page 34 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Option B: RS-232 Use 3 wire shielded communication cable. Ground (shield) Do not connect the end of the cable’s shield to the ground. connector MUX RS-232 NMC-DC Controller 1 NMC-DC Controller 2 Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages...

  • Page 35: Controller Set-Up

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 7. Controller Set-Up 7.1 Hardware Checklist “7. Hardware Check list” in Installation menu 8 Latch card Digital Input 1 8 Latch For Reference Only- overview card of hardware check inputs and outputs 8 Latch card System is equipped with: 24 outputs 4 digital inputs 4 analog inputs...

  • Page 36: Output Definition

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 7.2 Output Definition Define devices: Ex. Valve 1 and 2  “8. Install” in main menu and press ENTER Relay 9 and 10 as Output 9 and 10 Technician writes an I/O list  “1. Device Layout” and press ENTER (Relay 9=1 Output of 2 card…)
  • Page 37 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC •Netafim solenoid has a pulse rate of 90 msec. ENTER •Other solenoid has a pulse rate of 40 msec •Relay Latch has a pulse rate of 15 msec.. NOTE: Choose the appropriate option depending on the type of solenoid.

  • Page 38: Digital Input Definition

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 7.3 Digital Input Definition  “3. Digital Input 1” in Installation menu  Input 1 set definition Steps 2-4 for all Input definitions- according to technician and equipment in field Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 39: Analog Input Definition

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 7.4 Analog Input Definition “5. Analog Input 1” in Installation menu Pre-programmed at factory: 1. EC Sensor 2. PH Sensor Channel 1 and enter additional sensors according to terminal and dip switch position Previous step for all other analog input sensors Doc.

  • Page 40: Controller Test Procedure

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 8. Controller Test Procedure 8.1 Test Relays NOTE: In order to bring solenoid to Normally Open/Closed position either manually open and close each output, or switch controller off and back on again for automatic positioning. “5. Test” in Main Menu ...

  • Page 41: Digital Input Test

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 8.2 Digital Input Test “2. Digital Input” in Test menu Dry test- Get a pulse using magnet; attach magnet to get a pulse from the “read” of the cable  Water, fertilizer and any auxiliary meters: Count up 1-255 ...

  • Page 42: Analog Input Test

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 8.3 Analog Input Test “3. Analog Input” in Test menu See Table 6.4 (Next Page) “4. Temperature” or “5. Humidity”- values will be displayed Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 43 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Table 6.4 Sensor type Description pH sensor pH = 0 – A/D = 205 pH = 7.0 – A/D = 615 pH = 14.0 – A/D = 1023 EC sensor EC = 0 – A/D = 205 EC = 2.0 –...

  • Page 44: Power & Communication Test

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 8.4 Power & Communication Test “7. Power & Communication” in Test menu Solar Panel ≈ 13.0 Volts Main Battery ≈ 12.5 Volts ENTER 9V Battery ≈ 9.9 Volts Main Battery Status = FULL Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page:...

  • Page 45: System Configuration Procedure

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9. System Configuration Procedure 9.1 Device Delay Configuration Irrigation system and controller configuration  “7. Config” in Main Menu  “1. Device Delay Configuration”  Enter delay values. See table below. NMC Device delay Valve Main valve Pump Irrigation NOTE: Settings in the graph below...

  • Page 46: Pump Station Configuration

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.2 Pump Station Configuration  “2. Pump Station Configuration”  Define capacity of main pump NOTE: If there is more than 1 pump, please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 47: Valve Configuration

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.3 Valve Configuration  “3. Valve Configuration”  Allocate pump, main valve and water meter (Note: If there is more than 1 pump, refer to NMC-DC User Manual) 9.4 Valve Flow Rate “4. Valve Flow Rate”  Define exact flow consumption of every valve: Technician must calculate formula: [Drippers/lateral x dripper capacity (liters/hr) x # of NOTE: In case of use of multiple water...

  • Page 48: Water Meter

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.5 Water Meter  “5. Water Meter”  Define resolution of water meter- See label on water meter as shown in Step 2 If there is no label, check data sheet supplied with the meter. NOTE: If there is more than 1 water meter, please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings Doc.

  • Page 49: Dosing Channel Configuration

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.6 Dosing Channel Configuration  “6. Dosing channel Configuration”  Define flow rate of every Venturi  Define channels 1-4=EC  Define channel 5=Acid NOTE: In case of different dosing pump (electric) or setting (fertilizer meter), please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings Doc.

  • Page 50: Dosing Configuration

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.7 Dosing Configuration  “7. Dosing Configuration”  EC and PH Control and Alarms to “Yes”  Set Min. On Time to 0.8≤2.0 seconds  Set Min. Off Time to 0.8≤2.0 seconds  To set Control Cycle, run system and measure time in seconds it takes to see reaction of EC/PH meter ...

  • Page 51: Ec/Ph Sensor Range

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.8 EC/PH Sensor Range  “12. EC/PH Configuration”  Leave as is NOTE: When using multiple EC or pH sensors, please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 52: History Resolution

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.9 History Resolution Program how often computer should collect sensor data. (Keep in mind that lower resolution will quickly fill the memory and overwrite the old data - See NMC-DC User Manual) NOTE: For more details on system setup, please refer to NMC-DC Advanced Settings Doc.

  • Page 53: System Nutrigation™ Check

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.10 System Nutrigation™ Check EC/pH is on target Know limits of irrigation system. Calculate max. allowed injection: (Dosing channel suction flow ÷ average flow rate from field) X 0.8 = Max. injection quantity (lit/m³, USA: Gallon/1000 gallon.) Enter desired amount of fertilizer to inject per Enter desired target EC/pH levels dosing channel in l/m³...

  • Page 54: Simulation

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.10.1 Simulation Use protective equipment, gloves and goggles when handling fertilizers, acid and other chemicals! 10 liters of water in bucket  Inject 50 ml of fertilizer from each tank  Inject 30 ml of acid  Mix until acid and fertilizer is dissolved ...

  • Page 55: Water Run Time

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.10.2 Water Run Time Enter water run time or quantity Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 56: Start/Stop Valve

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.10.3 Start/Stop Valve Run Time Program (1) Dosing Program (1) Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 57: Data Plug

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 9.11 Data Plug Data plug into terminal System is idle and not Data Plug from in process before “Write terminal at end to Data Plug” of process Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 58: Controller Advanced Settings

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 10. Controller Advanced Settings 10.1 Pump Station Configuration Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3 Pump 4 Pumps 1, 2 & 3 form a station Valve 5 Valve 4 Valve 3 Valve 2 Valve 1 Stability: Time between each pump start Off Delay: Time delay between switching each pump Off Valves 1 &...
  • Page 59 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Drainage Timing Option A- When irrigating 1 valve which allocated to the a drain meter Valve 1 Drain meter 1 Drain Valve 1 08:30 08:35 09:00 09:10 09:20 09:30 Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 60 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Drainage Timing Option B- When irrigating 2 consecutive valves which allocated to the same drain meter Drain meter 1 Valve 1 Valve 2 NOTE: Valve 2 “On Delay” is taking control of valve 1 “Off Delay”. Means that valve 1 drain Drain Valve 1 Drain Valve 2 measurement finished while valve 2...

  • Page 61: Multiple Water Meters

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 10.2 Multiple Water Meters Option A- Standard Use/Measurement Enter capacity and type for additional water meters Configure meters to valves Ex: Valves 3, 4 & 5 are allocated to water meters 2, 3 $ 4 consecutively Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page:...
  • Page 62 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Option B- Multiple Water Sources (Used for water management, meters are located before the irrigation system) Water Meter 3 Tank 2 Tank 1 Water Meter 2 Water Meter 1 Fresh Water Water Meter 4 Drain Water NOTE: Cannot allocate a water meter to a valve.

  • Page 63: Drain Meter Measurement

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 10.3 Drain Meter Measurement (Drain applications for greenhouses) Option A- Total Measurement Total Flow Option B- Sample Measurement Sample Collect sample from drain of 1 lateral=simulate the total amount of drain water per valve/shift Measure delay: On delay= time it takes for water to get through the system. Off Delay= time after irrigation it takes for water to fully drain and stop drain measurement.

  • Page 64: Drain Log

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 10.3.1 Drain Log History Menu View drainage history log Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...

  • Page 65: Various Dosing Configurations

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 10.4 Various Dosing Configurations 10.4.1 Method 1- Dosing Pump control =Nominal Flow Rate Dosing pump measurement= Fert. Meter Dosing pump type= Venturi or Electric Inject fertilizer according to nominal capacity of pump/measure from fertilizer meter for verification purposes Set nominal pump capacity Set dosing meter ratio V/P of dosing meter, = volume per pulse in liter (L) or gallon (G)

  • Page 66: Method

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 10.4.2 Method 2- Dosing Pump control =Nominal Flow Rate Dosing pump measurement= Calculate dosing pump flow rate Dosing pump type= Venturi or Electric 10.4.3 Method 3- Dosing Pump control =According Fert. meter pulses (For quantitative injection only) Dosing pump measurement= Fert.

  • Page 67: Dosing Configuration

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 10.5 Dosing Configuration EC- channel influenced by EC levels ACID- channel to inject acid to reduce pH levels Type of each channel configured by PASSIVE- no EC/pH influence technician during installation process ALKALI- channel to increase pH levels 10.5.1 EC/pH Control- System will inject +/- depending on EC levels, auto-adjust to meet target levels.

  • Page 68: Dual Ec/Ph Sensors

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 10.6 Dual EC/pH Sensors- Additional sensors as fail-safe and to verify if difference occurs, alarm will signal. Install sensors as in section 7.4 Enter sensor difference to set alarm Select action and delay- At end, if one sensor fails, the technician can set if 1 sensor fails, sensor 2 activated the system to be controlled by the 2 sensor...

  • Page 69: Advanced System Setup

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 10.7 Advanced System Setup End day time Stop time for measuring water and dosing accumulating information from irrigation valves and dosing channels Max. cooling parallel Max. misting parallel Define cooling/misting valve/pump Set max. cooling/misting programs working together NOTE: Use only when the system has a limited capacity to operate max # cooling/misting programs simultaneously.
  • Page 70 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Stop irrigation? Stop Dosing? Set to pause irrigation during Set to pause irrigation during Set to pause dosing during filter cooling/misting process, then filter flushing process, then flushing process, then resume resume irrigation resume irrigation irrigation Valve transition 5 second 5 second overlap...
  • Page 71 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Default hot key/ History resolution Weather station Change setting of default hot key that will be Local – Only one controller network present for the grower as a default. Master- connected to station, transfers data to slave controller Set history resolution-how often system saves Slave- more than 1 controller network, not connected to weather station information...

  • Page 72: Sms Setup

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 10.8 SMS Setup Setup Menu SMS Support ON – Select YES in order to activate the SMS feature Send Period (hh:mm:ss) – Define how often the controller will check for new alarms to send Default: every 5 minutes 00:05:00 Doc.

  • Page 73: Edit Sms Phonebook

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC EDIT SMS PHONEBOOK Scroll right The Edit SMS Phonebook screen allows you to User name – Enter the recipient name using the From HH:MM / To HH:MM – Schedule the time add and edit subscribers for the SMS service. numeric keypad (can be up to 11 characters long) period for each subscriber, From (time) / To (time) Phone number –...
  • Page 74 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 11. Hot Keys and Status Screens In the Active Irrigation screen, can view status of the system by pressing number keys corresponding to each hot screen. Hot Screen 1- Active Irrigation Hot Screen 2- Irrigation Process Status Hot Screen 3- Program Status Hot Screen 4- Water Flow &...
  • Page 75 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC APPENDIX A NMC-DC Parts List...
  • Page 76 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC NMC-DC Parts List Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 77 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC NMC-DC Parts List Con’t… Netafim Cat. # Item Description 9V Battery NMC-DC Power Supply card NMC-DC Digital & Analog Input card NMC-DC CPU card NMC-DC 8 Latch Output card NMC-DC 8 Latch Output card NMC-DC 8 Latch Output card...
  • Page 78 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC APPENDIX B Troubleshooting...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Troubleshooting 1. Power Fail Option A – Replace Fuse If controller still is not working then turn switch OFF and: Fuse x2 Switch is in the ON position. IF CONTROLLER STILL IS NOT WORKING THEN: Option B – Replace Battery FINAL SOLUTION If controller turns on and off: Solar Panel ≈...
  • Page 80 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 2. "No Flow” Alarm If a “No Flow” alarm appears go through the following steps to identify the problem. 8. Install 6. Hardware Checklist Option A – Relay Card Malfunction Option B – Digital Input Card Malfunction All RELAY cards installed are present D.
  • Page 81 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 3. “Sensor Fail” Alarm If a “Sensor Fail” alarm appears go through the following steps to identify the problem. 8. Install 6. Hardware Checklist Option A – Digital Input Card Malfunction Option B – Dip Switches Position Incorrect Option C –...
  • Page 82 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 4. Display Backlight Failure Option A – Keyboard Card Voltage No Voltage: Replace Keyboard Card Appendix C – Replacement and Additional Installations. Option B – LCD Card Voltage: Replace LCD Card Appendix C – Replacement and Additional Installations. Doc.
  • Page 83 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC APPENDIX C Replacement and Additional Installations...
  • Page 84 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Replacement and Additional Installations 1. Install 8 Latch Output Card Card from box Controller 2 screws 12V DC 8 Latch Card Card to locator stub To outputs 2 Screws Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 85 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Controller 2. Remove a Card (Same for all cards) Controller Use pliers to squeeze stub back Wires and 2 Screws Pliers through hole and gently manipulate card forward to remove Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 86 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 3. NMC-DC: New LCD & Keyboard Screws (x4) LED Wires No Fluorescent LED Connectors No High Voltage Order New LCD - SAP #: 74340-004920 Screws (x6) Order New Keyboard - SAP#: 74340-003300 Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages...
  • Page 87 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC APPENDIX D Sensor Installation and Definition...
  • Page 88 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Dip Switch position 1. EC – pH Sensor Connection EC – IN 1 : pH – IN 2 : Dip switches for each input as needed according to location Jumper positioning Sensor type Temp Temperature sensor (30kΩ) 0-5V Humidity, Radiation, Pressure…...
  • Page 89 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Sensor Installation and Definition 1. Outside Temp/Hum Sensor Connection Outside Temp – IN 3 : Outside Hum– IN 4 : Dip Switch position Sensor type Temp Temperature sensor (30kΩ) 0-5V Humidity 4-20mA EC, pH, CO2… Cable type 4x0.5mm (20AWG) Sensor Wires...
  • Page 90 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 1.1 Sensor Definition Channel 3-Outside Temp. Channel 4-Outside Hum. Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 91 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 2. Pyranometer Connection- Netafim Dip Switch position Pyranometer – IN 4 : Dip Switch position Sensor type Temp Temperature sensor (30kΩ) 0-5V Radiation 4-20mA EC, pH, CO2… Cable type 3x0.5mm (20AWG) Shielded Sensor Wires Green - COM...
  • Page 92 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 2.1 Radiation Sensor Definition Channel 4-Radiation Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 93 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 2.2 Radiation Sensor Configuration Option A- Netafim MENU MENU Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 94 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Set Radiation Offset to ≥ 17.00 for after Define Radiation Factor according to value on sensor milivolt/watt/m². To Increase/Decrease sunset when there is no radiation faster, use arrows while holding down ENTER MENU Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page:...
  • Page 95 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 3. Pressure Transducer Connection Pressure inlet – IN 2 : Pressure outlet– IN 3 : Dip Switch position Sensor type Temp Temperature sensor (30kΩ) 0-5V Pressure inlet, Pressure outlet 4-20mA Pressure inlet, Pressure outlet Cable type 3x0.5mm (20AWG) Shielded Filter Station...
  • Page 96 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 3.1 Analog Pressure Sensor Definition Channel 2- Pressure In Channel 3- Pressure Out Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 97 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC Netafim pressure sensor specifies: 0.5 Volt = -1.25 Bar 4.5 Volt = 11.25 Bar Highly recommended! MENU Define units 0-5V or 4-20 mA according to sensor range (ex: 0-10 bar) Pressure value matches value on pressure gauge of main line Doc.
  • Page 98 0 – 3 VDC 300 meter (985 feet) (90%-100% RH) (20 AWG) 3x0.5mm2 Pyranometer- 300-2800nanometer (Up to ±5% 0 – 5VDC (20AWG) Netafim 1500W/m²) Shielded Pulse output (Wind Cups & 4x0.5mm² Wind Speed 4-280 km/hr (2-175 mph) ±5% 100 meter (330 feet)
  • Page 99 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC APPENDIX E Technical Specifications...

  • Page 100: Controller Components

    INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 1. Controller Components 1.1 KEYBOARD & DISPLAY Graphical LCD Display • Back light • 5.5” • Tactile feel Keyboard • Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 101 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 1.2 CPU SD Card • 32bit CPU • 8Mb Flash memory • Settings backup & software upgrade through SD memory card Lithium Battery for backup LCD Connector SingleNet License key SingleNet License Key • Communication protocol with SingleNet interface Keyboard connector Doc.
  • Page 102 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 1.3 Power Supply Buzzer • DC Power Supply – 12V DC Led Activator – Power Consumption  Display ON - Operating comm. Card (485) – 180 mA Leds  Display OFF - Operating comm. Card (485) – 120 mA ...
  • Page 103 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 1.4 Power Supply Fuse Protection Location Designation Type Style Rating Reaction Time Dimensions NM-DC Power Supply, Solar Battery Tubular Glass M205 5.0 Amp Slow Blow (T) 20mm x 5mm NM-DC Power Supply, Main Battery Tubular Glass M205 2.0 Amp Slow Blow (T) 20mm x 5mm...
  • Page 104 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 1.5 Outputs 12V DC Latch Output Card • 8 Outputs • Single output changing duration = 0.015 sec. 0.04 sec. 0.09 sec. Common Common Doc. Name: NMC-DC I Installation Manual Revision: 01 I Page: of 109 pages Crop Management Technologies...
  • Page 105 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 1.6 Digital & Analog Input Card • 4 x D.I. Inputs • 4 x A.I. Inputs • Maximum pulse rate 50pulse/sec (<50 Hz) • Inputs 1 – 4: Temperature (NTC 30KΩ), 0-5VDC (Radiation, Relative Humidity, Pressure…), 4-20mA (EC, pH, Pressure…) Common Analog Sensor Specifications Sensor Measured Values...
  • Page 106 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC APPENDIX F Main Menu Tree...
  • Page 107 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 1. Program 1.4 External 1.10 Irrigation Water Run Dosing Condition Agitator Selector Filter Flushing Cooling Misting Water Time Heating 2. Manual Irrigation Pause Start/Stop Program Start/Stop Valve Filter Flushing 3. Alarm Alarm Reset History Alarm Definition Alarm Setting EC/pH Alarm Setting EC/pH Alarm Setting Doc.
  • Page 108 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 4. History 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 Irrigation Rad. Sum Uncompleted Uncompleted Daily Irrigation Water & Accumulation Filters Cooling Sensor Event System & Drain Irrigation Programs Irrigation Accumultation Auxillary Meter Reset Accumultation 5. Test Relays Digital Input Analog Input Temperature Humidity Hardware Checklist...
  • Page 109 INSTALLATION MANUAL NMC-DC 7. Configuration Device Delay Pump Station Valve Valve Flow Water Dosing Dosing EC Pre-Control Configuration Configuration Configuration Rate Meter Channel Configuration Configuration Configuration 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.14 7.15 Drainage System Radiation Pressure Cooling Misting Configuration Pressure Configuration Sensor Configuration Configuration...
  • Page 110 Controller: Netafim warrants the electronic components of the NMC-DC Controller on to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for 1 (one) years from the date of purchase by end user. If a defect is discovered during the applicable warranty period, Netafim will repair or replace, at its option, the product or the defective part.

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