Summary of Contents for Dacom Sensetion
- Page 1 SENSETION Manual Dacom Farm Intelligence +31 88 3226600 COC: 53188772 version: April 2018 service@dacom.nl VAT: NL 850786290B01 www.dacom.nl...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DESCRIPTION GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION MORE SETTINGS MOVING THE SENSETION MOVING THE SENSETION TO ANOTHER LOCATION USE THE SENSETION ON ANOTHER ACCOUNT PLACING IN STORAGE PUTTING IN USE AT THE START OF THE NEW GROWING SEASON TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF SOIL MOISTURE... -
Page 3: Introduction
By purchasing this Sensetion, you own a soil moisture station that enables you to easily determine the soil moisture situation for optimal irrigation. For an optimal use of the Sensetion, you have to carefully read this user manual, follow the instructions and properly maintain the device. This device is intended for use in both outdoor and indoor agriculture and horticulture. -
Page 4: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Prior to the installation, you need to have a Dacom account. If you already have a Dacom account, you don’t need to create a new one. Create an account by going to www.dacom.nl. Select ‘Login’ at the top right side and press ‘Subscribe now’. - Page 5 field. If you are experiencing resistance when drilling, choose a different spot in the field. 6.2. Place the Sensetion soil moisture sensor in the undersized hole with a light downward pressure and turn it clockwise into the soil up to the black marker line using the twist tool. When twisting, don’t move sideways and don’t place your full weight on the soil moisture sensor.
- Page 6 Now you can fill in the sensor name, soil type and add the sensor to your account. Because you gave permission to use your location when installing the Dacom Advice app, the geographical location for the Sensetion station will be stored.
- Page 7 When you are signed in, you will see this screen. If you sign in for the first time, the screen is empty. Once you activate a sensor the Sensetion will be in this overview. The status, field name and refill capacity will be visible.
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Page 8: More Settings
If you want to use the Sensetion on another account, you must first remove the Sensetion from your current account using the Dacom Advice app. Click on the ‘+’ sign in the overview, scan the QR-code on the back of the data logger and press ‘Remove sensor from account’. Now sign out from the app and sign in... -
Page 9: Placing In Storage
If you want to place the Sensetion in storage, for example after the growing season, the Sensetion needs to be deactivated. Use the Dacom Advice app to deactivate the Sensetion. Click on the ‘+’ sign in the overview, scan the QR-code on the back of the data logger and use the slider to deactivate the Sensetion. -
Page 10: Power Supply, Data Storage
POWER SUPPLY, DATA STORAGE & COMMUNICATION POWER SUPPLY The operation of the Sensetion is possible thanks to an entirely autonomous power supply. This fully integrated system consists of a mono crystalline solar panel, 2 rechargeable batteries and an optimized charging circuit. The power management capacity is more than adequate to perform many measurements, data logging and communication. -
Page 11: Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
If the Sensetion has not been used for a prolonged period of time, the Sensetion should be placed outside in the sunlight, one week before the start of a new growing season.This will prevent the batteries from being discharged excessively and ensures longer lifespan of the batteries! TROUBLESHOOTING &... -
Page 12: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
Product: Soil moisture station Model: Sensetion On behalf of Dacom, based in Emmen in The Netherlands, the undersigned declares that the Sensetion complies with the provisions of the directives: 2014/30/EC (February 26, 2014) on electromagnetic compatibility; Applicable standards: ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2, ETSI EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1;... -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SENSETION Type Measurement principle Volumetric soil moisture determination (m3.m-3 or Vol. - %.) Measurement value Full measurement range is 0.0 m3.m-3 to 1.0 m3.m-3 Measurement volume >95% Of the soil moisture measurement takes place in a cylinder ground...