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- Page 1 The POGO Turf Pro System POGO Turf and Soil Insight Tool - POGO Turf Pro app - POGO Turf Pro Cloud For distribution opportunities or to www.pogoturfpro.com participate in our worldwide case study research analysis efforts, contact @POGOTurfPro us at...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Tap this icon on any page to return to the Table of Contents Tap any topic to link to that page The POGO System (Turf and Soil Insight Tool, Apple/Android Mounting the POGO to a Utility Cart • •... -
Page 3: The Pogo System
The POGO System - The POGO Turf and Soil Insight Tool Internal sub-meter GPS chip and Wi-Fi board Durable anodized Durable Delrin plastic Stevens’ Hydra Probe II aluminum shaft. Contains built for long life sensor measuring 9 industrial grade NiMH... - Page 4 The POGO System - The POGO Turf Pro App Wi-Fi Ad Hoc POGO to Apple/Android device connection The POGO requires the use of any Apple or Android phone, tablet or iPod touch device to run the powerful POGO Turf Pro app...
- Page 5 Search: ‘pogo turf pro’ Note that on iPad devices, be sure to search the ‘iPhone only’ category of apps as the POGO Turf Pro app is categorized that way with Apple. It works perfectly well with iPad regardless of this...
- Page 6 The POGO System – POGO Cloud The Optional POGO Turf Pro Cloud Analytics system allows for rapid interpretation and analysis of all POGO samples, weather, user-inputted information and more instantly! Includes these and so much more: Organized Data Instant Insight Dashboards...
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Page 7: The Unique Pogo Integrated Sensor - Optimally Designed
The POGO’s integrated sensor is the Stevens Hydra Probe II (www.stevenswater.com, Est. 1911), utilized by the USDA, NASA, NOAA and other academic and governmental agencies around the world... -
Page 8: Charging The Pogo
POGO at the end of each day so you have a full charge for the next day’s use There are 10 lights on the POGO’s LED battery indicator panel. These include 6 green, 2 yellow and 2 red. It is BEST to operate the POGO when the battery indicator remains in the green light status. -
Page 9: Taking Samples Properly With The Pogo
The POGO is designed to be inserted in the ground the same way time after time allowing for consistent measurements Be sure to insert the POGO completely into the turf so that the plate at the base of the shaft is firmly compressed against the... -
Page 10: Downloading The Pogo Turf Pro App To Your Device
Downloading the POGO Turf Pro App to your Device Search ‘POGO Turf Pro’ on the Apple App store or Google Play store (Android) to install the free POGO Turf Pro app on your phone, tablet or iPod Touch device For Apple iPad users, be sure to search with the option ‘iPhone Only’ since Apple’s App organization lists the POGO Turf Pro app as an iPhone app. -
Page 11: Connecting The Pogo To Your Apple Or Android Device
Connecting the POGO to your Apple or Android Device To use the POGO Turf and Soil Insight Tool with the POGO Turf Pro app, you must simply connect the POGO to your device AND connect the POGO Turf Pro app to the POGO... -
Page 12: Connecting The Pogo Turf Pro App To Your Pogo
POGO Open the POGO Turf Pro App by clicking it as you would any app on your device. You may be prompted if it is OK to share your location, use your photos or access other parts of your device. Agree to allow those so the app can function properly. POGO Turf... -
Page 13: Logging In A New User
Logging in a New User Once you open the POGO Turf Pro app, a short initialization period will occur (≈2 seconds) If this is your first use, you will have to set up a new user. Otherwise, your user(s) will appear in a list After tapping ‘Add New User’, enter a name and the default email for the user... -
Page 14: Choosing And Adding A Course - The Course Screen
The ‘Sync Up with the Cloud’ option allows you to sync all of your settings with the POGO Turf Pro Cloud system. If you previously set up a property, you can choose this option to sync all of those settings to your mobile device or... - Page 15 When connected to the POGO in your Wi-Fi settings and when the POGO has a GPS fix, you can use the POGO’s GPS. This is indicated in the app by showing ‘Get POGO GPS’ in the lower left hand button. Simply tap this button to fill in the GPS position of the course (from anywhere on the property) Be sure to ‘Save’...
- Page 16 This will take you to the ‘Connect’ screen Make sure that your POGO and serial number are listed above the ‘Connect’ button. If they are not, you must access your device’s Wi-Fi settings and make sure your POGO is connected with Wi-Fi Tap ‘Connect’.
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Page 17: Sampling With The Pogo, Sample Screen
Sampling with the POGO – The Sample Screen Salinity index, indicates concentration of salts for given amount of moisture Current data set. Tap to change data set Takes you to the ‘Setup’ menu Salinity, EC in dS/m Moisture % (wfv) - Page 18 Sampling with the POGO – Sampling Setup Basics You can sample on the fly right from the sample page without making any other settings changes if you wish. Simply insert the POGO and tap Sample. However, to maximize the use of the app, a few simple settings...
- Page 19 Sampling with the POGO – Sampling Setup Basics You can sample on the fly right from the sample page without making any other settings changes if you wish. Simply insert the POGO and tap Sample. However, to maximize the use of the app, a few simple settings...
- Page 20 Sampling with the POGO – Sampling Setup Basics You can sample on the fly right from the sample page without making any other settings changes if you wish. Simply insert the POGO and tap Sample. However, to maximize the use of the app, a few simple settings...
- Page 21 Sampling with the POGO – Sampling Setup Basics You can sample on the fly right from the sample page without making any other settings changes if you wish. Simply insert the POGO and tap Sample. However, to maximize the use of the app, a few simple settings...
- Page 22 Sampling with the POGO – Sampling Setup Basics You can sample on the fly right from the sample page without making any other settings changes if you wish. Simply insert the POGO and tap Sample. However, to maximize the use of the app, a few simple settings...
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Page 23: Additional Sampling Considerations
Additional Sampling Considerations Although the GPS function is activated by default, it is a good idea to make sure it is in fact activated as indicated by a white filled button... - Page 24 Weather plays an impact as well, but generally speaking, if you turn the POGO on in the open course up to 10 minutes before you start sampling and keep it on throughout your sampling...
- Page 25 Weather plays an impact as well, but generally speaking, if you turn the POGO on in the open course up to 10 minutes before you start sampling and keep it on throughout your sampling...
- Page 26 Weather plays an impact as well, but generally speaking, if you turn the POGO on in the open course up to 10 minutes before you start sampling and keep it on throughout your sampling...
- Page 27 ‘Data’ lists your sample data and allows you to email a basic summation of your data or upload that data to the POGO Turf Pro cloud analytics system. Or you may choose to clear your data (not advised…this data clears upon uploading to the POGO Turf Pro cloud)
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Page 28: The Setup Menu
Cup allows you to log cup positions on putting greens to be used to create pin sheets at any time using the POGO Turf Pro cloud system Sprinkler allows you to set sprinklers and their attributes for viewing on the POGO Turf Pro cloud system Registered users can ‘Sync Up with the Cloud’... -
Page 29: Set Up A Zone
After clicking ‘Zone’ in the Setup menu, you will be taken to the zone screen (right) indicating the zones set up for your property. Note that POGO Turf Pro comes set up for a standard golf course with 18 Greens as well... - Page 30 After clicking ‘Zone’ in the Setup menu, you will be taken to the zone screen (right) indicating the zones set up for your property. Note that POGO Turf Pro comes set up for a standard golf course with 18 Greens as well as a Practice Green and a Putting Green Note that the ‘Others’...
- Page 31 After clicking ‘Zone’ in the Setup menu, you will be taken to the zone screen (right) indicating the zones set up for your property. Note that POGO Turf Pro comes set up for a standard golf course with 18 Greens as well as a Practice Green and a Putting Green Note that the ‘Others’...
- Page 32 After clicking ‘Zone’ in the Setup menu, you will be taken to the zone screen (right) indicating the zones set up for your property. Note that POGO Turf Pro comes set up for a standard golf course with 18 Greens as well as a Practice Green and a Putting Green Note that the ‘Others’...
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Page 33: Setting A Zone Boundary
Setting a Zone Boundary To set the boundary of a zone, use the POGO GPS. If you are using the POGO without utilizing the optional POGO Turf Pro cloud analytics system, boundary is not necessary Tap the zone or slide your finger across the zone you wish to set the boundary and choose ‘Edit’. - Page 34 Tap to log GPS when done The POGO’s GPS chipset is a sub-meter device. Setting your boundary slightly larger than actual size is advised so that sample points taken close to the edge are captured within the zone at all times...
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Page 35: Maximizing Gps Accuracy And Precision
Do not turn the POGO on and off in-between zones It is better to have a clamp or holding device for the POGO rather than putting it in the case while in the on position. The case in the... -
Page 36: Mounting The Pogo To A Utility Cart
Mounting the POGO to a Utility Cart Making a holding device for the POGO is a great way to not only protect the POGO in transportation, but also to allow for continuous connectivity with the satellites while transporting the POGO Great for measuring boundaries of large areas like FW’s and Fields or Roughs... -
Page 37: Locations
The POGO Turf Pro app adds 9 locations (01-09) for every zone you add, and it includes 9 locations for each of the default zones already included. - Page 38 Setting Additional Locations Access the ‘Location’ setup in the Setup menu Unless using the POGO Turf Pro cloud where locations are automatically saved by GPS, you will likely use the ‘Add New Location’ feature to add additional spots on a zone you wish to monitor by name...
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Page 39: Warnings
(Warnings for other variables including Salinity Index, Ball Speed, Firmness and more are set on the cloud only) Warnings in the app are in sync with your optional POGO Turf Pro cloud account, allowing for unique in-depth visual analysis (www.pogoturfpro.com) - Page 40 Very High thresholds for Moisture, EC and Temperature that essentially target the desired conditions and indicate variance from them POGO Turf Pro allows you to set warnings specific to each zone, or zones within other zones when unique attributes are present (e.g. Tiered Green) The default settings in the app are generalized over thousands of properties to get you close to the average setting.
- Page 41 Setting Your Warnings To set your warnings, tap the variable on the left such as ‘Moisture’ in this case When you tap the variable, the image on the right will appear (moisture in this case) You can adjust your Very Low, Low, High and Very High settings for each variable Be sure to save your settings...
- Page 42 Setting Your Warnings POGO Turf Pro allows you to apply warnings to any zone or zones you wish You may have different rootzones such as USGA spec or modified native which will have distinctly different settings Tapping the ‘Choose zones to apply these warnings’...
- Page 43 Setting Your Warnings POGO Turf Pro allows you to apply warnings to any zone or zones you wish You may have different rootzones such as USGA spec or modified native which will have distinctly different settings Tapping the ‘Choose zones to apply these warnings’...
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Page 44: The Pogo Turf And Soil Analysis
The POGO Turf and Soil Analysis Identify Your Optimum Conditions and Nutritional Needs with Science The POGO Turf and Soil Analysis is a unique scientific lab analysis designed to give you a full analysis of physical and chemical properties as they pertain to... -
Page 45: Logging Cups
These can be used to create pin sheets and pin setup planning using the POGO Turf Pro cloud system, and they can be used for analysis of stresses to give insight to proper pin... - Page 46 Position accuracy is greatly improved when the # of 8 paces from the left edge of the green. Negative values satellites in view is 9 or greater. In this example, the POGO indicate from the back (first number) or left (second...
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Page 47: Logging Sprinklers
If the zone you wish is not in the list, you must choose ‘Add New Zone’, add the zone and its boundary, and then you will be able to log sprinklers (and cups) to that zone for viewing on the POGO Turf Pro cloud... - Page 48 When adding a new sprinkler, the window on the right will appear. Name the sprinkler, tap ‘Get POGO GPS’ to log the sprinkler position, choose Full or Part Circle and insert the radius of throw in feet. Save your info when completed...
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Page 49: Accessing Specs
Accessing Specs Specs include ball speed, firmness, slope and 2 custom numbers of your choice You can access specs from 2 positions. Either use the Setup Menu (left) or tap ‘Spec’ on the Sample page (right) The advantage of using the Sample page is that the spec will default to the current operating zone and position in the zone Just as you can do visual analysis of... - Page 50 Logging Specs Enter Speed in Feet and Inches Firmness is in thousandths of an inch Once you choose Spec in either the Setup Menu or the Sample page, you can add Slope allows for positive and negative any or all of the specs on the page as you direction for both front/back and wish left/right positions.
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Page 51: The Pogo Turf Pro Cloud Analytics System - Overview
The POGO Turf Pro Cloud Analytics System The POGO Turf Pro Cloud Analytics System allows 90 Day Trial FREE for every POGO user backing up of your data and settings, and provides Go to www.pogoturfpro.com/register unique and powerful analytics for making decisions... - Page 52 To be able to back up your data and settings and to use the POGO Cloud Analytics System, you must have a POGO Turf Pro cloud account. For more information on these features and functionality of the cloud system, visit www.pogoturfpro.com...
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Page 53: Sync Up With The Cloud (Syncing Settings/Device Setup)
WiFi and use your device’s cellular data connection, or connect your WiFi to an internet source (disconnecting it from the POGO) Tap ‘Sync Up with the Cloud’ and it will take you to the screen on the right. Enter your username and password that you chose when registering at www.pogoturfpro.com/register and tap ‘Login’... -
Page 54: The Syncing Process
The Syncing Process After entering your login information and tapping ‘Login’, the app will go through a series of uploading and downloading processes. This may take up to 3 minutes with slow connections, but usually takes less than 20 seconds with a good connection to the internet When ‘Sync Up Settings Done’... -
Page 55: The Data Screen
The DATA Screen Tapping ‘Cloud’ on the Data screen is typically used for sending your POGO data regularly to the POGO Cloud (samples, new zone info, specs, cups, etc.) The Data screen is accessed through the main SETUP menu which is accessed by tapping the <Setup button on the Sample page OR swiping... - Page 56 Email: Will email basic Date/time, Zone, Location name, Moisture, EC, Temperature as a .csv file Cloud: Will prompt for username and password to upload your data and settings to your POGO Turf Pro cloud analytics account for thoroughly analysis and reporting...
- Page 57 The DATA Screen The list is in chronological order from most recent sample (top) to oldest sample (bottom) ‘P’ and ‘M’ icons indicate that a Photo or Memo, or both, were saved with that particular sample. For samples where both a memo and photo were saved, it looks like 2 circles slightly on top of each other like the ‘M’...
- Page 58 ‘M’ icon here You can only view Photos, Memos, GPS and other variables not listed here on the POGO Turf Pro cloud system and not in the app or email file The ‘Spec’ tab at the top right of the Data screen...
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Page 59: Cloud Login (Uploading Data And Syncing With The Cloud)
Wi-Fi radio and using your cellular data connection (if available), OR you have to disconnect your Wi-Fi from the POGO and connecting to an available internet source (e.g. office router or public Wi-Fi) After pressing ‘Cloud’ (previous page), you will be prompted to enter your username and password. - Page 60 Wi-Fi radio and using your cellular data connection (if available), OR you have to disconnect your Wi-Fi from the POGO and connecting to an available internet source (e.g. office router or public Wi-Fi) After pressing ‘Cloud’ (previous page), you will be prompted to enter your username and password.
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Page 61: Confirming Data Upload (Sync Complete)
Confirming Data Upload (Sync Complete) The sync process goes through a series of downloading and uploading including: Download Settings • Upload Images (can take the longest time if • your connection is weak or you have a lot of photos) Upload Data •... - Page 62 Confirming Data Upload (Sync Complete) The sync process goes through a series of downloading and uploading including: Download Settings • Upload Images (can take the longest time if • your connection is weak or you have a lot of photos) Upload Data •...
- Page 63 Confirming Data Upload (Sync Complete) The sync process goes through a series of downloading and uploading including: Download Settings • Upload Images (can take the longest time if • your connection is weak or you have a lot of photos) Upload Data •...
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Page 64: Disconnecting, Logging Out, Using Help
Disconnecting, Logging Out, Using HELP As with any app, it is always a good idea to properly exit the app. When you turn off the POGO, the app will disconnect from the POGO. Tapping ‘Disconnect’ does the same thing If two users wish to use the same Apple or Android device for taking samples, use the ‘Logout’... -
Page 65: Support
A POGO support team professional will respond in short order. 1) Device being used for POGO Turf Pro App (e.g. iPhone 6s, Samsung Note 4, etc.) Updated tutorials and helpful resources will be displayed at 2) The firmware of the operating system on your mobile or www.pogoturfpro.com/resources. -
Page 66: Common Errors And Error Messages
- Error message: “Connect failed. Please try again.” POGO or POGO Turf Pro app do not function as planned without an explanation in this guide, contact POGO The App functions strangely or not to specs according to support, 24/7, at support@pogoturfpro.com. A POGO this manual, or closes unexpectedly during use technical assistance rep will respond to your issue quickly. - Page 67 Trouble Finding the POGO Turf Pro App Using An iPad If using an Apple iPad device with your POGO, you may have trouble finding the POGO Turf Pro app on the App store initially. By default, the iPad search engine searches for apps under the ‘iPad Only’...
- Page 68 Error Message: ‘Please Connect POGO WiFi’ If you receive the error to the right, “Please Connect POGO WiFi”, while attempting to ‘Connect’ the POGO Turf Pro app with the POGO, this is caused when the mobile device or tablet you are using is not connected to the POGO WiFi in your device’s WiFi...
- Page 69 3) Sometimes, there is simply a delay or clutter in the WiFi signal between the mobile device and the POGO. If many WiFi devices are in range of the POGO, this WiFi traffic and cause a delayi n the connection.
- Page 70 First, it is important that a few settings are correct and permissions are given when the app is installed. Upon completed installation of POGO Turf Pro and at initial use, you will be prompted to allow the app for GPS services and for access to your camera or photos.
- Page 71 For VPN-capable devices (such as iPhone 6s): Be sure you are NOT connected to VPN when attempting to use the POGO...
- Page 72 With many apps installed on most devices, it is possible that too many apps are running at the same time. Normally, this will not cause any issues with the POGO Turf Pro app functionality. However, if you are encountering this problem of the app closing unexpectedly and have tried the other remedies, it is possible that another app is interfering with POGO Turf Pro.
- Page 73 If you have setup information saved in your POGO Turf Pro app, you can easily retrieve these settings by utilizing the POGO Turf Pro cloud (www.pogoturfpro.com). Simply follow the instructions earlier to sync with the cloud. Then remove the app, reinstall it and follow the instructions again to sync with the cloud.
- Page 74 In most cases, simply sampling again will remedy the problem 2. A more technical cause can be due to the POGO being jarred to the point where a connection inside comes loose. If you attempt to resample and the problem persists, perform the following: 1.
- Page 75 Sampling Process Gets Hung Up with a Spinning Wheel Sometimes while sampling, it may take an unusually long time to sample (>4 seconds) and get readings from the POGO. This can be due to some of the same WiFi disruption issues mentioned earlier. However, it is rare that this happens at all.
- Page 76 Once done, if you wish to continue using your POGO, simply reconnect to the POGO WiFi in your WiFi settings or turn WiFi back on and reconnect to If connected to the POGO as indicated here, you the POGO as usual cannot connect with the POGO Turf Pro cloud.
- Page 77 If you encounter this error message while attempting to upload data or sync with the POGO Turf Pro cloud, it is often caused by a character misspell in your credentials. Check this first…as obvious as it is, this happens more times than you think.
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Page 78: Using The Pogo Effectively - Pogo's Information And What It Means
Not only does the POGO utilize unique, patented equipment for measurements, its design is assembled so that you measure the same way every time which is equally as important as the technology itself. You can only put the POGO in the ground one way and its design requires you to put the same effort and movement into inserting it into the ground time and time again. - Page 79 (moisture measurement) and half are filled with air with no limiting layers preventing movement of moisture through the system and air in and out of it. If we have 45% total pore space in a turf system and POGO is measuring 40% moisture, you have very little air movement in that system.
- Page 80 EC (Salinity in dS/m) is a second agronomy variable measured directly by the POGO. Since all salts, positive or negative (+ / - cations and anions) add to EC as the turf sees it, the POGO measures this total salinity that the turf sees. By definition, a salt only affects EC when it is in solution. As salts precipitate out of solution and bind to turf parts or soil and rootzone components as very small and microscopic solids, these no longer have an impact on EC as the turf sees it.
- Page 81 POGO measures what the turf sees and gives you eyes into that system so you can understand the results of what you are doing and how you can improve them moving forward.
- Page 82 For instance, turf systems in the US Southwest have high salt content soils in addition to many of them being on reclaimed water sources. It is difficult to generalize the EC influences from various soils and we highly suggest you get a POGO Turf and Soil lab analysis and water analysis to truly understand your influencing factors.
- Page 83 In this condition, we see Photosynthesis non existent and we see a great loss of turf vigor and performance. It all starts with understanding the stresses on the system and how each variable impacts them…which POGO measures precisely and easily. Also note that as temperature rises, the impacts of EC become greater and greater on the influencing stress on turf performance.
- Page 84 If we maintain moisture too high in the prominent region of the rootzone as discussed earlier, transpiration stops…period. Again, transpiration is highly impacted by the air/moisture balance measured quickly and easily by POGO. Translocation, the last of the 4 important physiological activities in turf systems, is hard to measure. It is the movement of things internally like when you apply Iron (Fe3+) to leaves and you see an ensuing green up in turf.
- Page 85 Remember that the POGO’s sensor measures canopy temperature using a thermistor in the plate that rests on the surface when you insert the POGO into the turf system. If you have left your POGO in the sunlight or on the dash of your cart, it is possible that the sensor tines have heated up above the turf’s actual temperature.
- Page 86 It is assumed that salts remain the same or at a higher concentration because the moisture dropped. Be careful not to misunderstand this point. POGO measures EC in real time, as the turfgrass sees it. If salts are present and bound up in the turf system waiting for moisture to put those salts into solution and thus increase the EC activity, then yes, as moisture rises, EC too will rise.
- Page 87 If we lower moisture and find our salinity concentration is climbing, than the nature of those salts is highly residual and they are hanging around without going into precipitation. Since salts all react differently than each other, the POGO Turf and Soil analysis will be of great value in this condition so that you can understand what salts are influencing your EC and what you can change in your practices to balance your system better.
- Page 88 It sends reports and alerts directly to your mobile device so you can spend your time where you need to be…on the course. Just take samples…POGO Turf Pro does the rest and brings the analysis to you so you can make your very best decisions in a timely manner.
- Page 89 The POGO Turf Pro System POGO Turf and Soil Insight – POGO Turf Pro App – POGO Turf Pro Cloud For distribution opportunities or to participate in our worldwide case www.pogoturfpro.com study research analysis efforts, contact @POGOTurfPro us at...