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AgSense AQUA-TRAC Lite Wiring Instructions

2015-18 soil moisture monitoring

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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
2015-18
AQUA-TRAC Lite
SOIL MOISTURE MONITORING

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  • Page 1 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 2015-18 AQUA-TRAC Lite SOIL MOISTURE MONITORING...
  • Page 3 Items Covered In This Manual: Page 1: Aqua Trac Lite Device Overview Page 2: Aqua Trac Lite LED Lights Overview Page 3: Aqua Trac Lite Mounting Options Page 4: Connecting a Rain Bucket or Temp Sensor Page 5: Connecting the Aqua-Check, Hydrascout, Wiseone Page 6: Connecting the Sentek Soil Moisture Probe Page 7: Connecting the Sentek Drill &...
  • Page 4 Note 1: Once all sensors are connected and unit is ready to run, you must turn the ON/OFF switch to the “ON” position, and go to the AgSense User page to finish setup and configuration of this unit to read the sensors that you have installed.
  • Page 5 Aqua Trac Lite LED Lights Overview Note: All LED’s are off most of the time due to the unit being “asleep” between taking readings. Below are the descriptions of each LED that comes on during a normal reading, or when the Check Probe button has been pushed: PROC LED - This LED blinks at a steady rate to show the processor is working normally.
  • Page 6 Aqua Trac Lite Mounting Options - The Aqua Trac Lite can be mounted on a T-post (as shown) or any other type of post with a diameter 1 ½” or less. - Holes and Slots are available in two locations on the Aqua Trac Lite bracket that allow the installer to use any combination of U-bolts, Hose Clamps, or Large Zip Ties to attach the unit to a post.
  • Page 7 Wiring a Rain Bucket or a Temperature Sensor to the Aqua Trac Lite Unit Wiring a Rain Bucket or Temperature Sensor: Connect the Red wire from the Rain Bucket to the terminal marked RAIN as shown. Connect the Green wire from the Rain Bucket to any terminal marked GND as shown. Connect one Red wire from the Temp Sensor to the terminal marked TMP as shown.
  • Page 8 Wiring the AquaCheck, Hydrascout, or Wiseone probe to the Aqua Trac Lite Unit Wiring the AquaCheck, Hydrascout or Wiseone probe: Connect the Blue wire from the probe to the terminal marked SDI as shown. Connect the Yellow/Green stripe wire from the probe to the terminal marked GND as shown above.
  • Page 9 Wiring the Sentek soil moisture probe to the Aqua Trac Lite Unit Wiring the Sentek probe: 1. Connect the Blue wire from the Sentek probe to the terminal marked SDI as shown above. 2. Connect the Yellow wire from the Sentek probe to the terminal marked GND as shown above.
  • Page 10 Wiring the Sentek Drill & Drop soil moisture probe to the Aqua Trac Lite Unit Wiring the Sentek D&D probe: Connect the White wire from the Sentek probe to the terminal marked SDI as shown above. Connect the Green wire from the Sentek probe to the terminal marked GND as shown above.
  • Page 11 Wiring the Decagon 5TM, 5TE, or MPS-2 Sensors to the Aqua Trac Lite Unit Wiring the Decagon 5TM, 5TE, or MPS-2 sensor: 1. Connect the Red wire from the Decagon Sensor to the terminal marked SDI as shown above. 2. Connect the Bare wire from the Decagon Sensor to the terminal marked GND as shown above.
  • Page 12 Wiring the Campbell Scientific CS650 / CS655 Sensors to the Aqua Trac Unit Wiring the CS650 / CS655 sensors: Find the group of terminals (3) with the group label SDI. 1. Connect the Green wire from the CS Sensor to the terminal marked SDI as shown above. 2.
  • Page 13 Wiring the EnviroPro Probe to the Aqua Trac Unit Find the group of terminals (3) with the group label SDI. 1. Connect the Blue wire from the Probe to the terminal marked SDI as shown above. 2. Connect the Black wire from the Probe to the terminal marked GND as shown above. 3.
  • Page 14 Wiring the Greenshield Probe to the Aqua Trac Unit Find the group of terminals (3) with the group label SDI. 1. Connect the Green wire from the Probe to the terminal marked SDI as shown above. 2. Connect the Yellow wire from the Probe to the terminal marked GND as shown above. 3.
  • Page 15 Wiring the Acclima TDR315L Sensor to the Aqua Trac Unit Find the group of terminals (3) with the group label SDI. 1. Connect the Blue wire from the Probe to the terminal marked SDI as shown above. 2. Connect the White wire from the Probe to the terminal marked GND as shown above. 3.
  • Page 16 How To Configure an Aqua Trac 1. Go to the AgSense users page , click on the unit that you want to set up, then click the main configuration button. 2. Give the probe a name/field name in the Alias entry box.
  • Page 17 Warranty Information: All warranty service provided by the AgSense service center, or an authorized technician. Warranty repairs require a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA); Have your dealer contact AgSense to obtain this RMA number. For the Period of : AgSense will:...
  • Page 18 Commander/Crop Link/Aqua Trac relies upon GPS, Satellite and Internet technology which not always functions properly, accordingly, AgSense disclaims any and all responsibility for the reliability of this technology. Customer acknowledges that AgSense does not have the ability to control the reliability of GPS, Satellite and Internet Technology. AgSense specifically disclaims any and all liability for Customer's failure to personally determine whether or not the irrigation equipment that belongs to Customer is functioning properly.
  • Page 20 AgSense, LLC 259 Dakota Ave S PO Box 53 Huron, SD 57350 605-352-8350 www.AgSense.net...