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  • Page 1 Smart Agriculture Xtreme 1.0 Technical Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Document version: v.7.2 - 03/2019 © Libelium Comunicaciones Distribuidas S.L. INDEX 1. General and safety information ......................6 2. Important: Read before use ........................ 7 3. Waspmote Plug & Sense! ........................8 3.4. Sensor probes ..................................... 14 3.5. Solar powered .................................... 15 3.6.
  • Page 3 Index 4.5.1. Specifications ................................41 4.5.2. Measurement process ..............................42 4.5.3. Socket .....................................42 4.5.4. Installation ..................................43 4.5.5. Application examples ...............................45 4.5.6. Certificate of calibration ............................45 4.6. Solar radiation sensor probe for Smart Agriculture Xtreme (Apogee SQ-110) ..........46 4.6.1. Specifications ................................47 4.6.2. Measurement process ..............................47 4.6.3.
  • Page 4 Index 4.11.6. Quality Assurance Certificate ..........................70 4.12. Soil water potential sensor probe (Decagon MPS-6) ....................71 4.12.1. Specifications ................................72 4.12.2. Measurement process ............................72 4.12.3. Socket ..................................73 4.12.4. Installation ..................................73 4.12.5. Application examples.............................74 4.12.6. Quality Assurance Certificate ..........................74 4.13. Vapor pressure, temperature, barometric pressure and relative humidity sensor (Decagon VP-4) ..75 4.13.1.
  • Page 5 4.16.15. Specifications for each weather station sensor ..................101 4.16.16. Measurement process ............................102 4.16.17. Socket ..................................103 4.16.18. Installation ................................103 4.16.20. Product test report ............................106 4.17. Solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe (Atersa Datasol MET) ...........107 4.17.1.

  • Page 6: General And Safety Information

    All documents and any examples they contain are provided as-is and are subject to change without notice. • Except to the extent prohibited by law, Libelium makes no express or implied representation or warranty of any kind with regard to the documents, and specifically disclaims the implied warranties and conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 7: Important: Read Before Use

    Do not expose Waspmote Plug & Sense! to temperatures below -20 ºC or above 60 ºC. • Do not power Waspmote with other power sources than the original provided by Libelium. Voltage and current • maximum ratings can be exceeded, stopping Waspmote working and voiding warranty.

  • Page 8: Waspmote Plug & Sense

    Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3. Waspmote Plug & Sense! This section shows main parts of Waspmote Plug & Sense! and a brief description of each one. In later sections all parts will be described deeply. 3.1. Specifications Material: polycarbonate • Sealing: polyurethane •...
  • Page 9 Waspmote Plug & Sense! Figure: Control side of the enclosure Control side of the enclosure for 4G model Figure: Sensor side of the enclosure v7.2...
  • Page 10 Waspmote Plug & Sense! Figure: Antenna side of the enclosure Figure: Front view of the enclosure Figure: Back view of the enclosure -10- v7.2...
  • Page 11 Waspmote Plug & Sense! Figure: Warranty stickers of the enclosure Important note: Do not handle black stickers seals of the enclosure (Warranty stickers). Their integrity is the proof that Waspmote Plug & Sense! has not been opened. If they have been handled, damaged or broken, the warranty is automatically void.
  • Page 12 Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3.3. Identification Each Waspmote model is identified by stickers. Next figure shows front sticker. Model identification colour Enclosure model Figure: Front sticker of the enclosure There are many configurations of Waspmote Plug & Sense! line, all of them identified by one unique sticker. Next image shows all possibilities.
  • Page 13 Waspmote Plug & Sense! Moreover, Waspmote Plug & Sense! includes a back sticker where it is shown identification numbers, radio MAC addresses, etc. It is highly recommended to annotate this information and save it for future maintenance. Next figure shows it in detail. Figure: Back sticker Sensor probes are identified too by a sticker showing the measured parameter and the sensor manufacturer reference.

  • Page 14: Sensor Probes

    Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3.4. Sensor probes Sensor probes can be easily attached by just screwing them into the bottom sockets. This allows you to add new sensing capabilities to existing networks just in minutes. In the same way, sensor probes may be easily replaced in order to ensure the lowest maintenance cost of the sensor network.

  • Page 15: Solar Powered

    Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3.5. Solar powered The battery can be recharged using the waterproof USB cable but also the external solar panel option. The external solar panel is mounted on a 45º holder which ensures the maximum performance of each outdoor installation.

  • Page 16: External Battery Module

    Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3.6. External Battery Module The External Battery Module (EBM) is an accessory to extend the battery life of Plug & Sense!. The extension period may be from months to years depending on the sleep cycle and radio activity. The daily charging period is selectable among 5, 15 and 30 minutes with a selector switch and it can be combined with a solar panel to extend even more the node’s battery lifetime.

  • Page 17: Programming The Nodes

    Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3.7. Programming the Nodes Waspmote Plug & Sense! can be reprogrammed in two ways: The basic programming is done from the USB port. Just connect the USB to the specific external socket and then to the computer to upload the new firmware. Figure: Programming a node Over the Air Programming (OTAP) is also possible once the node has been installed (via WiFi or 4G radios).

  • Page 18: Program In Minutes

    Plug & Sense!. Advanced programming options are available, depending on the license selected. Check how easy it is to handle the Programming Cloud Service at: https://cloud.libelium.com/ Figure: Programming Cloud Service -18-...

  • Page 19: Radio Interfaces

    Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3.9. Radio interfaces Frequency Transmission Certification Radio Protocol Sensitivity Range* bands power XBee-PRO 802.15.4 802.15.4 2.4 GHz 10 dBm -100 dBm 750 m FCC, IC, ANATEL, XBee-PRO 802.15.4 802.15.4 2.4 GHz 18 dBm -100 dBm 1600 m XBee 868LP 868 MHz 14 dBm...

  • Page 20: Industrial Protocols

    Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3.10. Industrial Protocols Besides the main radio of Waspmote Plug & Sense!, it is possible to have an Industrial Protocol module as a secondary communication option. This is offered as an accessory feature. The available Industrial Protocols are RS-485, Modbus (software layer over RS-485) and CAN Bus. This optional feature is accessible through an additional, dedicated socket on the antenna side of the enclosure.
  • Page 21 Waspmote Plug & Sense! Finally, the user can choose between 2 probes to connect the desired Industrial Protocol: A standard DB9 connector and a waterproof terminal block junction box. These options make the connections on industrial environments or outdoor applications easier. Figure: DB9 probe Figure: Terminal box probe -21-...

  • Page 22: Gps

    Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3.11. GPS Any Plug & Sense! node can incorporate a GPS receiver in order to implement real-time asset tracking applications. The user can also take advantage of this accessory to geolocate data on a map. An external, waterproof antenna is provided;...

  • Page 23: Models

    Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3.12. Models There are some defined configurations of Waspmote Plug & Sense! depending on which sensors are going to be used. Waspmote Plug & Sense! configurations allow to connect up to six sensor probes at the same time. Each model takes a different conditioning circuit to enable the sensor integration.

  • Page 24: Smart Agriculture Xtreme

    Waspmote Plug & Sense! 3.12.1. Smart Agriculture Xtreme The Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme is an evolution of our Agriculture line with a new selection of high- end professional sensors. It allows to monitor multiple environmental parameters involving a wide range of applications, from plant growing analysis to weather observation.
  • Page 25 Waspmote Plug & Sense! Sensor sockets are configured as shown in the figure below. Sensor probes allowed for each sensor socket Sensor Socket Parameter Reference Non-contact surface temperature measurement SI-411 9468-P Leaf and flower bud temperature SF-421 9467-P Soil oxygen level SO-411 9469-P Conductivity, water content and soil temperature 5TE 9402-P...
  • Page 26 Ultraviolet radiation SU-100 for Smart Agriculture Xtreme 9257-PX RS-232 type (generic) 4-20 mA type (generic) Figure: Sensor sockets configuration for Smart Agriculture model Note: For more technical information about each sensor probe go to the on the Libelium Development section website. -26- v7.2...

  • Page 27: Sensors Probes

    (some exceptions are the BME, Ultrasound or Luminosity sensors). In order to keep this guide as short as possible, some manufacturer information has been omitted. Libelium encourages the reader to visit the manufacturer websites and to spend some time studying all the technical papers and application notes provided for each sensor.

  • Page 28: Non-Contact Surface Temperature Measurement Sensor Probe (Apogee Si-411)

    Sensors probes 4.2. Non-contact surface temperature measurement sen- sor probe (Apogee SI-411) The Non-contact surface temperature measurement sensor probe is able to measure the electromagnetic radiation that every object with a temperature above absolute zero emits, which is used to calculate surface temperature from a distance.

  • Page 29: Measurement Process

    // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-01-SI-411-sensor-reading 4.2.3. Socket Connect the infrared radiometer sensor to the Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below.

  • Page 30: Installation

    Sensors probes 4.2.4. Installation When choosing the distance of the sensor to the object to be measured at the installation of the sensor, it must be taken into account that it has a field of view (FOV) of 22º (half angle), as you can see in the image below. It is necessary to remove the green protective cover to measure, it is only used to protect the sensor when it is not being used.

  • Page 31: Application Examples

    Sensors probes Looking into above picture, the black plastic part on the right must be facing the pole, while the metal angled part on the left must fix the sensor. First, attach the accessory to the pole screwing the 2 nuts just enough to hold the accessory to the pole. Keep the 2 washers to avoid the installation loosening.

  • Page 32: Leaf And Flower Bud Temperature Sensor Probe (Apogee Sf-421)

    Sensors probes 4.3. Leaf and flower bud temperature sensor probe (Apo- gee SF-421) Frost events may happen in plants even though the ambient temperature is not 0 ºC or lower because the canopy temperature can be different than air temperature, this is called radiation frost. The Leaf and bud temperature sensor probe is designed to predict frost events.

  • Page 33: Measurement Process

    // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-02-SF-421-sensor-reading 4.3.3. Socket Connect the SF-421 sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below.

  • Page 34: Installation

    Sensors probes 4.3.4. Installation The shape of the SF-421 sensor is designed to resemble a plant leaf and flower bud and be able to measure radiation frost events. The sensor should be installed near the plant canopy where the radiation frost detection is required.

  • Page 35: Application Examples

    Sensors probes Finally, adjust the angles by rotating the sensor and hold it into the desired position while the nuts are tightened. Figure: Angle mounting bracket installation with the SF-421 sensor You can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer’s website. 4.3.5.

  • Page 36: Soil Oxygen Level Sensor Probe (Apogee So-411)

    Sensors probes 4.4. Soil oxygen level sensor probe (Apogee SO-411) Oxygen is the second major constituent of Earth’s atmosphere and it is crucial for the development of life. There are sensors which measures oxygen in 2 states: dissolved in a solution and in a gaseous state. The Soil oxygen level sensor probe measures gaseous oxygen.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    // 4. Read the sensor. Values stored in class variables // Check complete code example for details mySensor.read(); // 5. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-03-SO-411-sensor-reading -37- v7.2...

  • Page 38: Socket

    Sensors probes 4.4.3. Socket Connect the SO-411 sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below. Figure: Available sockets for the SO-411 sensor probe -38- v7.2...

  • Page 39: Installation

    Sensors probes 4.4.4. Installation The SO-411 sensor is designed to be installed in soil or porous media in vertical position, with the opening pointing down and the cable pointing up. This sensor can be used with the accessory model A0-001, designed to facilitate measurements in soil or porous media.

  • Page 40: Application Examples

    Sensors probes 4.4.5. Application examples Measurement of O in laboratory experiments. • Monitoring gaseous O in indoor environments for climate control. • Monitoring of O levels in compost piles and mine tailings. • Monitoring redox potential in soils. • Determination of respiration rates through measurement of O consumption in sealed chambers.

  • Page 41: Shortwave Radiation Sensor Probe (Apogee Sp-510)

    Sensors probes 4.5. Shortwave radiation sensor probe (Apogee SP-510) The Shortwave radiation sensor probe (Apogee SP-510) measures incoming global shortwave radiation from the Sun. Shortwave radiation is radiant energy with wavelengths in the visible (VIS), near-ultraviolet (UV), and near- infrared (NIR) spectra. This sensor consists of a thermopile detector, acrylic diffuser, heater, and signal processing circuitry mounted in an anodized aluminum housing.

  • Page 42: Measurement Process

    // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-06-SP-510-sensor-reading 4.5.3. Socket Connect the SP-510 sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below.

  • Page 43: Installation

    Sensors probes 4.5.4. Installation The SP-510 sensor includes a nylon mounting screw on the base in order to mount the sensor on a solid surface. Figure: Pyranometer installation The Solar sensors mounting accessory can also be used for the installation. This accessory is optional but highly recommended for the solar sensors.
  • Page 44 Sensors probes Figure: Solar sensors mounting accessory Mounting the system is very easy, just follow these steps: 1 - Attach the solar sensor to the leveling plate, in its central hole. Use the black nylon screw (every sensor comes with one, find it on its bottom) and a screwdriver. 2 - Fasten the leveling plate to the mounting bracket with the 3 long gray screws.

  • Page 45: Application Examples

    Sensors probes 6 - You may take advantage of the holes on the mounting bracket and the pipe to secure the cable of the sensor, avoiding its rotation. You can do that with some cable ties. To minimize azimuth error, the sensor should be mounted with the cable pointing toward true north in the northern hemisphere or true south in the southern hemisphere.

  • Page 46: Solar Radiation Sensor Probe For Smart Agriculture Xtreme (Apogee Sq-110)

    Sensors probes 4.6. Solar radiation sensor probe for Smart Agriculture Xtreme (Apogee SQ-110) Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) is the radiation that drives photosynthesis and is typically defined as total radiation across a range from 400 to 700 nm. PAR is often expressed as photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD): photon flux in units of micromoles per square meter per second (μmol·m Figure: Solar radiation sensor probe for Smart Agriculture Xtreme (Apogee SQ-110) Figure: Graph of the spectral response of the PAR sensor (Apogee SQ-110) compared to the photosynthetic response of a plant...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    // 3. Read the sensor. Values stored in class variables // Check complete code example for details mySensor.read(); // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-05-SQ-110-sensor-reading -47- v7.2...

  • Page 48: Socket

    Sensors probes 4.6.3. Socket Connect the SQ-110 sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below. Note: This sensor has a specific wiring for the Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme model, so it is not compatible with other Plug &...
  • Page 49 Sensors probes The accessory is composed of 2 main parts: A - Mounting bracket: it will be fastened to a pipe or mast with its u-bolt B - Leveling plate: it holds the sensor and includes a bubble level Figure: Solar sensors mounting accessory Mounting the system is very easy, just follow these steps: 1 - Attach the solar sensor to the leveling plate, in its central hole.

  • Page 50: Application Examples

    Sensors probes 6 - You may take advantage of the holes on the mounting bracket and the pipe to secure the cable of the sensor, avoiding its rotation. You can do that with some cable ties. To minimize azimuth error, the sensor should be mounted with the cable pointing toward true north in the northern hemisphere or true south in the southern hemisphere.

  • Page 51: Ultraviolet Radiation Sensor Probe For Smart Agriculture Xtreme (Apogee Su-100)

    Sensors probes 4.7. Ultraviolet radiation sensor probe for Smart Agricultu- re Xtreme (Apogee SU-100) Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is typically defined as total radiation across a range from 100 to 400 nm and is subdivided into 3 wavelength ranges: UV-A (315 to 400 nm), UV-B (280 to 315 nm) and UV-C (100 to 280 nm). Much of the UV-B and all of the UV-C wavelengths from the sun are absorbed by the Earth’s atmosphere.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    // 3. Read the sensor. Values stored in class variables // Check complete code example for details mySensor.read(); // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-04-SU100-sensor-reading -52- v7.2...

  • Page 53: Socket

    Sensors probes 4.7.3. Socket Connect the SU-100 sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below. Note: This sensor has a specific wiring for the Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme model, so it is not compatible with other Plug &...
  • Page 54 Sensors probes Figure: Solar sensors mounting accessory Mounting the system is very easy, just follow these steps: 1 - Attach the solar sensor to the leveling plate, in its central hole. Use the black nylon screw (every sensor comes with one, find it on its bottom) and a screwdriver. 2 - Fasten the leveling plate to the mounting bracket with the 3 long gray screws.

  • Page 55: Application Examples

    Sensors probes 6 - You may take advantage of the holes on the mounting bracket and the pipe to secure the cable of the sensor, avoiding its rotation. You can do that with some cable ties. To minimize azimuth error, the sensor should be mounted with the cable pointing toward true north in the northern hemisphere or true south in the southern hemisphere.

  • Page 56: Temperature, Humidity And Pressure Sensor Probe (Bosch Bme280)

    Sensors probes 4.8. Temperature, humidity and pressure sensor probe (Bosch BME280) The Bosch BME280 includes a humidity sensor that features an extremely fast response time which supports performance requirements for emerging applications such as context awareness, and high accuracy over a wide temperature range.

  • Page 57: Measurement Process

    // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-16-BME280-sensor-reading 4.8.3. Socket Connect the Temperature, humidity and pressure sensor probe (Bosch BME280) to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below.

  • Page 58: Application Examples

    Sensors probes 4.8.4. Application examples Weather observation and forecast • Evapotranspiration analysis • Control heating, ventilation or air conditioning in greenhouses • Warning regarding dryness or high temperatures • -58- v7.2...

  • Page 59: Conductivity, Water Content And Soil Temperature Gs3 Sensor Probe (Decagon Gs3)

    Sensors probes 4.9. Conductivity, water content and soil temperature GS3 sensor probe (Decagon GS3) The Conductivity, water content and soil temperature sensor probe (Decagon GS3) can measure many types of growing media, specially in greenhouse applications where the probe can be inserted easily into different types of soilless substrates.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Sensors probes 4.9.1. Specifications General specifications Operating temperature: -40 to 60 ºC • Dielectric measurement frequency: 70 MHz • Measurement time: 150 ms • Dimensions: 9.3 x 2.4 x 6.5 cm • Prong length: 5.5 cm • Cable length: 5 m •...

  • Page 61: Socket

    You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe and for calculating VWC for mineral soil in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-07-GS3-sensor-reading 4.9.3. Socket Connect the GS3 sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below.

  • Page 62: Application Examples

    Sensors probes Figure: GS3 sensor installation You can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer’s website. 4.9.5. Application examples Maintain good soil contact and compensate for air gaps in the substrate of potting soil or soilless medias • Greenhouse substrate monitoring •...

  • Page 63: Conductivity, Water Content And Soil Temperature 5Te Sensor Probe (Decagon 5Te)

    Sensors probes 4.10. Conductivity, water content and soil temperature 5TE sensor probe (Decagon 5TE) The Conductivity, water content and soil temperature sensor probe (Decagon 5TE) can measure volumetric water content, electrical conductivity, and temperature of soil. The sensor uses an oscillator running at 70 MHz to measure the dielectric permittivity of soil to determine the water content (VWC).

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Sensors probes 4.10.1. Specifications General specifications Operating temperature: -40 to 60 ºC • Dielectric measurement frequency: 70 MHz • Measurement time: 150 ms • Dimensions: 10 cm x 3.2 cm x 0.7 cm • Prong length: 5.2 cm • Cable length: 5 m •...

  • Page 65: Socket

    You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe and for calculating VWC for mineral soil in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-08-5TE-sensor-reading 4.10.3. Socket Connect the 5TE sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below.

  • Page 66: Installation

    Sensors probes 4.10.4. Installation The 5TE sensor can be inserted into growing media or soil, and it needs to be completely covered by soil. It is important to avoid air gaps or extremely compact soil around the sensor. Do not install the 5TE sensor next to large metal objects, which can attenuate the sensor electromagnetic field and distort output readings.

  • Page 67: Soil Temperature And Volumetric Water Content Sensor Probe (Decagon 5Tm)

    Sensors probes 4.11. Soil temperature and volumetric water content sen- sor probe (Decagon 5TM) The Soil temperature and volumetric water content sensor probe (Decagon 5TM) sensor can measure volumetric water content and temperature of soil. The sensor uses an oscillator running at 70 MHz to measure the dielectric permittivity of soil to determine the water content (VWC).

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Sensors probes 4.11.1. Specifications General specifications Operating temperature: -40 to 60 ºC • Dielectric measurement frequency: 70 MHz • Measurement time: 150 ms • Dimensions: 10 cm x 3.2 cm x 0.7 cm • Prong length: 5.2 cm • Cable length: 5 m •...

  • Page 69: Socket

    You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe and calculating VWC for mineral soil in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-09-5TM-sensor-reading 4.11.3. Socket Connect the 5TM sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below.

  • Page 70: Application Examples

    Sensors probes Figure: 5TE sensor installation You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-09-5TM-sensor-reading 4.11.5. Application examples Soil water balance • Irrigation management • Modeling processes that are affected by temperature •...

  • Page 71: Soil Water Potential Sensor Probe (Decagon Mps-6)

    Sensors probes 4.12. Soil water potential sensor probe (Decagon MPS-6) There are 2 basic parameters that describe the state of water in soil: one is soil water content, or the amount of water per unit of soil, and the other is soil water potential, or the energy state of water in the soil. Although water content is useful when trying to describe the water balance of a soil, i.e.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    // 3. Read the sensor. Values stored in class variables // Check complete code example for details mySensor.read(); // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-10-MPS6-sensor-reading -72- v7.2...

  • Page 73: Socket

    Sensors probes 4.12.3. Socket Connect the MPS-6 sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below. Figure: Available sockets for the MPS-6 sensor probe 4.12.4. Installation The MPS-6 sensor needs good hydraulic contact with the surrounding soil. The best method for installing the sensor is to take some native soil, wet it, and pack it in a ball around the entire sensor, making sure that the moist soil is in contact with all surfaces of the ceramic in the sensor.

  • Page 74: Application Examples

    Sensors probes 4.12.5. Application examples Deficit irrigation monitoring and control • Water potential monitoring in the vadose zone • Crop stress • Waste water drainage studies • Plant water availability • 4.12.6. Quality Assurance Certificate Together with this sensor we provide a quality assurance certificate in which the manufacturer ensures that the sensor has passed the internal quality procedures.

  • Page 75: Vapor Pressure, Temperature, Barometric Pressure And Relative Humidity Sensor (Decagon Vp-4)

    Sensors probes 4.13. Vapor pressure, temperature, barometric pressure and relative humidity sensor (Decagon VP-4) The VP-4 sensor probe is an accurate tool to measure air temperature, relative humidity (RH), vapor pressure, and barometric pressure in soil and in air. A microprocessor within the sensor calculates vapor pressure from the RH and temperature measurements.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Sensors probes 4.13.1. Specifications General specifications Operating temperature: −40 to 80 ºC • Measurement time: 300 ms • Dimensions: 1.96 cm (dia) x 5.4 cm (h) • Cable length: 5 m • Vapor pressure Range: 0 to 47 kPa • Resolution: 0.001 kPa •...
  • Page 77 Sensors probes Temperature Range: −40 to 80 ºC • Resolution: 0.1 ºC • Equilibration time: < 400 s • Long term drift: < 0.04 ºC/year typical • Accuracy: see diagram below • Figure: Temperature accuracy chart Barometric pressure Range: 49 to 109 kPa •...

  • Page 78: Measurement Process

    // 3. Read the sensor. Values stored in class variables // Check complete code example for details mySensor.read(); // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-11-VP4-sensor-reading -78- v7.2...

  • Page 79: Socket

    Sensors probes 4.13.3. Socket Connect the VP-4 sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below. Figure: Available sockets for the VP-4 sensor probe 4.13.4. Installation The humidity sensor needs to be at air temperature in order to get accurate representation of the atmospheric humidity, for this reason in most outdoor uses it is necessary to house the sensor inside a radiation shield with adequate air flow.

  • Page 80: Application Examples

    Sensors probes The radiation shield with the sensor can be mounted on the desired place. Fasten the sensor cord to the mounting post to avoid that the weight of the cable pulls out the sensor. Figure: The VP-4 sensor installation You can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer’s website.

  • Page 81: Leaf Wetness Phytos 31 Sensor Probe (Decagon Phytos 31)

    Sensors probes 4.14. Leaf wetness Phytos 31 sensor probe (Decagon Phytos The Leaf wetness Phytos 31 sensor probe (Decagon Phytos 31) measures leaf surface wetness by measuring the dielectric constant of the sensor’s upper surface. This sensor has very high resolution, which gives you the ability to detect very small amounts of water (or ice) on the sensor surface.

  • Page 82: Specifications

    // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-12-phytos31-sensor-reading 4.14.3. Socket Connect the Phytos 31 sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below.

  • Page 83: Installation

    Sensors probes 4.14.4. Installation The Leaf wetness sensor is designed with leaf shape in order to be mounted next to the canopy or on a weather station pole. The 2 holes in the black part of the sensor can be used to fix the sensor with bolts or zip ties. Unlike other leaf wetness sensors, this sensor does not require to be installed at a specific inclination (45º, for example).

  • Page 84: Dendrometer Sensor Probes For Smart Agriculture Xtreme (Ecomatik Dc2, Dd-S And Df)

    Sensors probes 4.15. Dendrometer sensor probes for Smart Agriculture Xtreme (Ecomatik DC2, DD-S and DF) Dendrometers are highly precise instruments for the continuous measurement of changes in plant diameter (i.e. growth dynamic, diurnal diameter changes). Dendrometer signals document the response of plants to their environment in high temporal resolution.

  • Page 85: Ecomatik Dd-S Specifications (Stem Diameter)

    // 3. Read the sensor. Values stored in class variables // Check complete code example for details mySensor.read(); // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-13-dendrometer-sensor-reading -85- v7.2...

  • Page 86: Socket

    Sensors probes 4.15.5. Socket Connect the Ecomatik dendrometer sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below. Note: This sensor has a specific wiring for the Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme model, so it is not compatible with other Plug &...

  • Page 87: Installation

    Sensors probes 4.15.6. Installation There are three different sensor models focused on different elements to be measured. Place the sensor as you can see in the following images. Figure: Ecomatik DC2 sensor for trunk diameter Figure: Ecomatik DD-S sensor for stem diameter Figure: Ecomatik DF sensor for fruit diameter 4.15.7.

  • Page 88: Weather Station Sensor Probes (Gill Instruments Maximet Series)

    Optional (Tipping bucket) GMX-600 (W-PO-T-H-AP) X (Optical) Optional According to Libelium’s nomenclature: PO: Includes a Precipitation sensor (Optical type) • PT: Includes a Precipitation sensor (Tipping bucket type) • x: This item accepts a Precipitation sensor (tipping bucket type), needs to be ordered apart •...

  • Page 89: Maximet Gmx-100 (Po) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.1. MaxiMet GMX-100 (PO) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-100 sensor probe provides accurate information about precipitation (optical method). An integrated optical rain gauge that senses water hitting its outside surface provides measurements based on the size and number of drops. The optical rain gauge has no moving parts so possible mechanical problems are avoided.

  • Page 90: Maximet Gmx-200 (W) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.3. MaxiMet GMX-200 (W) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-200 sensor probe provides accurate information about wind. Three ultrasonic sensors provide wind speed and direction measurements and the addition of an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement. Average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data are also provided.

  • Page 91: Maximet Gmx-240 (W-Po) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.4. MaxiMet GMX-240 (W-PO) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-240 is a weather station that provides accurate meteorological information about wind and precipitation (optical method). Three ultrasonic sensors provide wind speed and direction measurements and the addition of an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement.

  • Page 92: Maximet Gmx-300 (T-H-Ap) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.5. MaxiMet GMX-300 (T-H-AP) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-300 sensor probe provides accurate information about air temperature, air humidity and atmospheric air pressure. This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods. Figure: MaxiMet GMX-300 sensor probe 4.16.6.

  • Page 93: Maximet Gmx-400 (Po-T-H-Ap) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.7. MaxiMet GMX-400 (PO-T-H-AP) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-400 sensor probe provides accurate information about precipitation (optical method), air temperature, air humidity and atmospheric air pressure. This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods. On the top of the solar shield, an integrated optical rain gauge senses water hitting its outside surface, providing measurements based on the size and number of drops.

  • Page 94: Maximet Gmx-500 (W-T-H-Ap) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.8. MaxiMet GMX-500 (W-T-H-AP) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-500 sensor probe provides accurate information about wind, air temperature, air humidity and atmospheric air pressure. This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods.

  • Page 95: Maximet Gmx-501 (W-T-H-Ap-R) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.9. MaxiMet GMX-501 (W-T-H-AP-R) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-501 sensor probe provides accurate information about wind, air temperature, air humidity, atmospheric air pressure and solar radiation. This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods.

  • Page 96: Maximet Gmx-531 (W-Pt-T-H-Ap-R) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.10. MaxiMet GMX-531 (W-PT-T-H-AP-R) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-531 sensor probe provides accurate information about wind, precipitation (tipping bucket method), air temperature, air humidity, atmospheric air pressure and solar radiation. This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods.

  • Page 97: Maximet Gmx-541 (W-Po-T-H-Ap-R) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.11. MaxiMet GMX-541 (W-PO-T-H-AP-R) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-541 sensor probe provides accurate information about wind, precipitation (optical method), air temperature, air humidity, atmospheric air pressure and solar radiation. This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods.

  • Page 98: Maximet Gmx-550 (W-X-T-H-Ap) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.12. MaxiMet GMX-550 (W-x-T-H-AP) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-550 sensor probe provides accurate information about wind, precipitation (with an accessory), air temperature, air humidity and atmospheric air pressure. This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods.

  • Page 99: Maximet Gmx-551 (W-X-T-H-Ap-R) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.13. MaxiMet GMX-551 (W-x-T-H-AP-R) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-551 sensor probe provides accurate information about wind, precipitation (with an accessory), air temperature, air humidity, atmospheric air pressure and solar radiation. This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods.

  • Page 100: Maximet Gmx-600 (W-Po-T-H-Ap) Sensor Probe

    Sensors probes 4.16.14. MaxiMet GMX-600 (W-PO-T-H-AP) sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX-600 sensor probe provides accurate information about wind, precipitation (optical method), air temperature, air humidity and atmospheric air pressure. This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods.

  • Page 101: Specifications For Each Weather Station Sensor

    Sensors probes 4.16.15. Specifications for each weather station sensor General specifications Operating temperature: -40 to 70 ºC • Operation humidity: 0 ~ 100% RH • Weight (approximate, depends on models): 0.5 Kg • Dimensions (approximate, depends on models): 141 x 209.5 mm •...
  • Page 102 // main loop // 3. Read the sensor. Values stored in class variables // Check complete code example for details mySensor.read(); //(...) You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-15-GMX240-sensor-reading -102- v7.2...
  • Page 103 Sensors probes 4.16.17. Socket Connect the weather station sensor probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in the socket shown in the image below. Figure: Available sockets for the weather station sensors probes 4.16.18. Installation First, it is necessary to connect the cable in the bottom connector of the weather station. Figure: Weather station bottom connector detail -103- v7.2...
  • Page 104 Sensors probes Figure: Weather station cable connection To make this connection correctly, it is necessary to insert the connector following the notches shown in the following image. Figure: Weather station notches detail It includes bolt fittings for securing the unit to a vertical pipe. Use a support tube of diameter 44.45 mm, 3 mm of wall thickness and 3 equidistant M5 holes.
  • Page 105 Sensors probes Figure: Weather station installation on a pole Figure: Weather station fixed in a pole For the correct measurement of the wind direction it is necessary to install the weather station correctly aligned. In order to do this, check that the north alignment pointers are correctly oriented to the north. Besides, select the location trying to maximize the natural wind flow through the sensor.
  • Page 106 Sensors probes stations which measure fast-changing parameters, like wind or precipitation. Because of that, it is recommended to add external power to some Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme models with a weather station. When the weather station is powered, it automatically senses weather parameters, saving their values into its internal memory and calculating average values.
  • Page 107 Sensors probes 4.17. Solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe (Atersa Datasol MET) The Datasol MET is a precision device that allows to visualize and acquire solar radiation, peak sun hours (PSH), temperature of the cell and the ambient temperature. The radiation measurement of the Datasol MET incorporates compensation with the temperature of the cell.
  • Page 108 //(...) You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-24-datasol-met-sensor-reading 4.17.3. Socket Connect the solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe to Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in the socket shown in the image below.
  • Page 109 Sensors probes 4.17.4. Installation Normally this sensor is used to verify the operation of a photovoltaic installation, so its location is very important, since it must share the shading and ambient temperature conditions of the solar panels. Fix the Datasol MET stably to the structure of these, always with the same inclination, either by fixing with the hook fixation accessory or by screwing it.
  • Page 110 Sensors probes Avoid fixing the sensor to structures that vibrate or that tend to lean over time. The Datasol MET has sensors and components that are extremely sensitive to shocks or falls. We recommend handling the Datasol MET with caution, especially during the installation process. Plan the wiring path in advance. The Datasol MET is equipped with 2 temperature probes.
  • Page 111 Sensors probes Figure: Available socket for the socket splitter probe (RS-485) for Smart Agriculture Xtreme It enables the connection of up to 3 RS-485 devices to Smart Agriculture Xtreme. Figure: Solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe connected to Socket splitter probe (RS-485) for Smart Agriculture Xtreme -111- v7.2...
  • Page 112 Sensors probes 4.17.5. Application examples • Photovoltaic installation 4.17.6. Certificate of calibration Together with this sensor we provide a calibration certificate in which the manufacturer ensures that the sensor has passed a calibration procedure with traceability to accredited CIEMAT reference standard. -112- v7.2...
  • Page 113 Sensors probes 4.18. Luminosity sensor (AMS TSL2561) This is a light-to-digital converter that transforms light intensity into a digital signal output. This device combines one broadband photo-diode (visible plus infrared) and one infrared-responding photo-diode on a single CMOS integrated circuit capable of providing a near-photopic response over an effective 20-bit dynamic range (16-bit resolution).
  • Page 114 // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-17-TSL2561-sensor-reading/ 4.18.3. Socket Connect the Luminosity sensor probe to the Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below.
  • Page 115 Sensors probes 4.19. Ultrasound sensor probe (Maxbotix MB7040) The Ultrasound sensor probe (MaxBotix MB7040) has high acoustic power output along with real-time auto calibration for changing conditions (voltage and acoustic or electrical noise) that ensure users receive the most reliable ranging data for every reading taken in air. Figure: Ultrasound sensor (Maxbotix MB7040) 4.19.1.
  • Page 116 // 4. Turn off the sensor mySensor.OFF(); You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link: http://www.libelium.com/ development/waspmote/examples/ag-xtr-18-MB7040-sensor-reading 4.19.3. Socket Connect the ultrasound sensor to the Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below.
  • Page 117 Sensors probes 4.19.4. Installation The ultrasound sensor probe may be placed in different positions. The sensor can be focused directly to the point we want to measure. Figure: ultrasound sensor (Maxbotix MB7040) installation 4.19.5. Application examples Tank level measurement • Proximity zone detection •...

  • Page 118: Board Configuration And Programming

    Board configuration and programming 5. Board configuration and programming 5.1. Hardware configuration The Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme model does not require special handling of the hardware by the user, except for placing the sensors in their corresponding socket. In the previous sections each sensor connection has been described.

  • Page 119: Sending Sensor Values With The Frame Class

    Each sensor class manages the Smart Agriculture Xtreme sensor board according to its needs, so there is no need to turn on or off the whole board, as is often needed with other Libelium sensor boards. After declaring the object, the sensor can be turned on or off independently from each other. Incidentally, do not forget turning off the sensors to save battery when they are no longer needed.

  • Page 120: Consumption

    Consumption 6. Consumption 6.1. Consumption table The following table shows the power consumption of the Plug & Sense! Smart Agriculture Xtreme sensor probes. Remember that the sensor board can be completely disconnected by turning off all sensors, reducing the consumption to zero. Added to that, some sensors are quite complex and they have various working modes, so the power consumption can vary.

  • Page 121: Api Changelog

    API changelog 7. API changelog Keep track of the software changes on this link: www.libelium.com/development/waspmote/documentation/changelog /#SmartAgricultureXtreme -121- v7.2...

  • Page 122: Documentation Changelog

    Documentation changelog 8. Documentation changelog From v7.1 to v7.2: Added references to the new Solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe • Changed code references from • WaspSensorAgrXtr WaspSensorXtr Added references to the new LoRaWAN ASIA-PAC / LATAM radio • Added references to the new Hive service •...

  • Page 123: Certifications

    Certifications 9. Certifications Libelium offers 2 types of IoT sensor platforms, Waspmote OEM and Plug & Sense!: Waspmote OEM is intended to be used for research purposes or as part of a major product so it needs final • certification on the client side. More info at: www.libelium.com/products/waspmote...

  • Page 124: Maintenance

    Maintenance 10. Maintenance Although Waspmote is a highly resistant product, please handle with care in order to enjoy a longer useful life. • Handle Waspmote Plug & Sense! with care, do not allow it to drop or move roughly. • Avoid placing the devices in areas reaching high temperatures that could damage the electronic components.

  • Page 125: Disposal And Recycling

    Disposal and recycling 11. Disposal and recycling When Waspmote Plug & Sense! reaches the end of its useful life it must be taken to a recycling point for • electronic equipment. The equipment should be disposed of separately from solid urban waste, please dispose of correctly. •...

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