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Summary of Contents for PlantCare Plantomat PRO
- Page 1 PlantCare Plantomat ® The intelligent, long-term watering system. Instructions for use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Safety pointers ........................3 2. Scope of supply/optional accessories ................4 3. Operating principle ......................4 3.1 General overview: Container and Plantomat® PRO ............... 5 4. Plantomat® PRO configuration and controls ............... 6 4.1 Equipment overview ..........................6 4.2 Key functions ............................... -
Page 3: Safety Pointers
This is the only way that the level sensor can warn against overfilling the water reservoir. • Use only original PlantCare accessories. • If using an optional original power adapter, please note the following points: •... -
Page 4: Scope Of Supply/Optional Accessories
2. Scope of supply/optional accessories Scope of supply Please check the contents of the pack for completeness. • Plantomat® PRO with attached water pump and level sensor • Moisture sensor • Pump tube (1 m) • Perforated watering tube • Plantomat®... -
Page 5: General Overview: Container And Plantomat® Pro
3.1 General overview: Container and Plantomat® PRO Electronics Moisture sensor Battery compartment 2 x 6 AA batteries. A photovoltaic cell or a power adapter are optional alternatives*. Watering tube Level sensor Prevents the water reservoir from being overfilled Water pump Solenoid valve connection as an option* Plantomat®... -
Page 6: Plantomat® Pro Configuration And Controls
4. Plantomat® PRO configuration and controls 4.1 Equipment overview Protective cover Electronics Opening for battery compartment Battery compartment Pump tubing Watering tube connection Level sensor Prevents the water reservoir from being overfilled Water pump power cable Water pump Level sensor cable Display ON/OFF key Selector keys... -
Page 7: Key Functions
4.2 Key functions Basic functions Action Switching on Press briefly Switching off Press until display goes out Select standard mode Appears automatically when first switched on Select or exit EXPERT mode Keep pressing until «EXPERT» appears in the display or disappears to exit that mode Programming Press briefly Select a function/increase... -
Page 8: Display Symbols
4.3 Display symbols Setting the moisture level h/d for hours/days (setting for the watering cycle) Continuously moisture-loving plant Watering time in minutes Moderately (only with solenoid valve operation) moisture-loving plant Moisture level in %. Moderately moisture- to dry-loving plant Water alarm: water reservoir needs refilling! Set moisture level manually (EXPERT mode) -
Page 9: Select And Prepare The Plant Container
A single Plantomat® PRO can also water several plants on a balcony or terrace simultaneously. This requires a water reservoir as well as the corresponding watering tubing/valves and a power connection for the best results. Further information on this is available at www.plantcare.ch. -
Page 10: Preparing The Container
5.2 Preparing the container Suggested plant inserts and supporting elements Plant inserts If your plant container does not have an integral plant insert, you can use a soft plant insert available from garden centres. Supporting elements for plant inserts If using a separate, soft plant insert, it must be supported with a supporting element. An inexpensive solution for a supporting element is given below. -
Page 11: Installing Your Plantomat® Pro
6. Installing your Plantomat® PRO 6.1 Preparing your Plantomat® PRO Adjust your Plantomat® PRO to the height of your container: Clamp the cable and tubing to the shaft. Wind the level sensor cable around the shaft to the right length Connect the perforated watering tube to the pump tubing. -
Page 12: Connecting The Moisture Sensor
6.2 Connecting the moisture sensor: Insert the moisture sensor connector into the corresponding socket. 6.3 Power supply Important: When opening the battery compartment, avoid getting any earth or dirt in the electronics casing. Clean the surface of the seal before closing. Battery operation Note: Ensure that the moisture sensor is connected (q.v. -
Page 13: Inserting Your Plantomat® Pro And Planting The Container
6.4 Inserting your Plantomat® PRO and planting the container Insert your Plantomat® PRO into the guide tube until it sits properly. Avoid any kinking of the watering tubing. Close off the servicing tube with the stopper supplied. Add the substrate, leaving enough room for the root ball. -
Page 14: Operation
As an alternative to manual refilling, an «External refill pump» can be used. 7.3 Settings – Overview Plantomat PRO enables three parameters to be set that are important for the correct watering of plants: moisture level, watering cycle and watering amount. -
Page 15: Possible Moisture Settings
7.3.1 Possible moisture settings Type of plant Symbol Watering takes place as soon as the relative remaining moisture Always moisture-loving plant in the substrate falls below 50% as soon as the relative remaining moisture Moderately moisture-loving plant in the substrate falls below 35% as soon as the relative remaining moisture Moderately moisture- to dry-loving plant in the substrate falls below 20%... -
Page 16: Programming
7.4 Programming 7.4.1 Standard mode You are in standard mode if «EXPERT» is not showing on the display. 1. Setting the moisture level for watering SET key Select with PLUS key Confirm with SET key 2. Selecting the watering cycle ... -
Page 17: Additional Functions In Expert Mode
Your Plantomat® PRO will record all activities during the previous 6 months. This data can be exported and analysed using the optional accessory data export cable. More information on this is available in the data export cable operating instructions or at www.plantcare.ch. -
Page 18: Alarm Displays
7.5 Alarm displays Display Alarm What you need to do Alarm reset Section Water alarm Fill up the water reservoir + LED flashes Level sensor Stop filling up the water reservoir + LED flashes Battery alarm Replace all batteries + LED flashes Frost alarm Substrate temperature is below 3°C. -
Page 19: Maintenance/Care
Problem Possible cause Remedy Watering cuts in The moisture sensor is not Position the moisture sensor in the watering area. although the substrate located in the watering area. (q.v. section 6.4) is moist. Moisture level too high. Reduce the moisture level. The watering fails to cut The moisture sensor is Position the moisture sensor in the correct place. -
Page 20: Disposal/Environmental Protection
No attempt has been made either by the buyers or a third party to repair the equipment. • In the event of parts being replaced, original PlantCare parts or parts released by us have been used. T his also applies to additional parts and accessories.
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