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P/N 1600043 Rev M (ECN 34095)

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  • Page 1 Variable Rate Irrigation Installation Manual P/N 1600043 Rev M (ECN 34095)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents VRI General Safety Instructions .....VRI-1 Product Warnings ..........VRI-6 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement...............VRI-7 Industry Canada Compliance Statement .... VRI-7 Product Specifications ...............VRI-8 Dimensional Data and Weight ..........VRI-10 VRI Installation ............1 Introduction ..............1 What is Variable Rate Irrigation? ............1 How Variable Rate Irrigation works ..........1 Installation ..............
  • Page 4 P/N 1600043 Rev M (ECN 34095) VRI Installation Manual...

  • Page 5: Vri General Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to provide the reader with information necessary to prevent minor machine damage if a certain procedure is not followed. WARNING: All maintenance and service must be performed by a Lindsay Dealer. VRI-1 VRI Operation/Installation Manual...
  • Page 6 WARNING Lock Out/Tag Out: Disconnect all sources of energy and lock out machine before doing any maintenance or repairs to the machine. Proper Lock Out procedures will prevent the energy source from starting the machine or allowing parts to move unexpectedly as well as prevent the machinery from being accidentally turned on or restarted.
  • Page 7 WARNING Inspecting the System Prior to Operation: Always inspect the system before opera- tion. If the system appears impaired, do not operate the machinery and contact a Lindsay Dealer. CAUTION Area Lighting: The owner shall provide area lighting as may be required.
  • Page 8 WARNING Dismantling the System: If it is ever necessary to dismantle a Zimmatic System, extreme care must be taken. As with installation and assembly, dismantling must only be performed by a Lindsay Dealer. WARNING Impaired Safety Protection: Do not attempt to operate if protection may be impaired.
  • Page 9 CAUTION Prepare for Emergencies: Be prepared for any emergency that may occur. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, hospital, ambulance service and fire department near your telephone. The following symbols indicate grounding connections that can be found on irrigation systems.. Earth Ground Protective Earth Ground Frame or Chassis Ground VRI-5...

  • Page 10: Product Warnings

    Product Warnings Node Power Supply VRI Power Supply Assembly, 1608401 A readily accessible disconnect device shall be provided for permanently connected equipment. Disconnect all power before servicing. The disconnect for this device is located at the irrigation systems main panel. Over current protection shall be provided, externally, to the equipment.

  • Page 11: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    • Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the equipment and the radio/television receiver are on different power mains branch circuits. • Consult a representative of Lindsay Corporation for additional suggestions. Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regula- tions.

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Standard Node Assembly Ratings: 2000 Meters Altitude 0.75A 18W Class III Control (IEC 60730-1) IP44 Operating Temperature (C): 0T 40 Storage Temperature (C): -40T 75 Pollutions Degree 1 Overvoltage Category III FCCID: TYOJN5168M3 IC: 7438A-CYO5168M3 Control Type: Electrically Operated Control Type 1 Action SELV Circuit Rated Circuits ≤...
  • Page 13 High Powered Node Assembly Ratings: 2000 Meters Altitude 0.75A 18W Class III Control (IEC 60730-1) IP44 Operating Temperature (C): 0T 40 Storage Temperature (C): -40T 75 Pollutions Degree 1 Overvoltage Category III FCCID: TYOJN5168M6 IC: 7438A-CYO5168M6 Control Type: Electrically Operated Control Type 1 Action SELV Circuit Rated Circuits ≤...

  • Page 14: Dimensional Data And Weight

    Dimensional Data and Weight 1608401, Power Supply Assembly, VRI Height x Width x Depth: 14” x 12” x 8” (356 x 305 x 203 mm) Weight: 8.5 lbs (3.9 k g) 1605647, Node Assembly, Standard, VRI Height x Width x Depth: 8.25” x 6.29” x 3.94” (210 x 160 x 100 mm) Weight: 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) 1499570, Panel, VRI Main Control Height x Width x Depth: 24.75”...

  • Page 15: Vri Installation

    VRI Installation Introduction What is Variable Rate Irrigation? Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) is a controller added to a mechanized irrigation system. This controller regulates the amount of water to be applied along any part of the irrigator path. Past irrigation practices attempted to maximize efficiency using blanket irrigation, where water is applied as uniform as possible under the length of irrigator.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Installing the VRI System Installing Valves Install valves and drop in one of the three following configurations. Make sure to install the valve with the flow direction arrow stamped on the body pointing in the correct direction of flow. 3/4”...
  • Page 17 Installing Nodes, Looms and GPS Units The nodes and cable looms have been cut to length, making it imperative that they are installed in the correct order. Refer to the sprinkler chart for the node location and cable length. All node boxes should be mounted to the same side of the irrigation span pipes so there is less interference with the wireless communications.
  • Page 18 It’s important when installing the cables to keep them clear of any sharp edges or moving components so as not to damage the cables. Cables should be tied down tightly at 4 foot (1.2 meters), or less, intervals. Any excess cabling should be bundled neatly out of the way of moving components and tied to the irrigation span cable.
  • Page 19 GPS Installation The end node (at the farthest end of the system) will have a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and a GPS interface board (Tornado board) that must be plugged into the programming port on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
  • Page 20 Valve Assembly There are three parts to the valve plugs: • Plug Housing • Seal • Mounting Screw Every plug needs to be fitted with a seal and secured to the coil using a mounting screw. Note: For Australia and New Zealand the wire colors and wiring are as follows: White wire goes to #1 on DIN Insert Black wire goes to #2 on DIN Insert...
  • Page 21 Installing the Power Supply 1. Adjust the voltage output to 24.9V using the Voltage Adjustment screw on the front face of the power supply 2. Mount the power supply in the mid system to minimize the voltage drop to the node assemblies. 3.
  • Page 22 The diagram below shows wiring for three-phase power to the 24 Volt DC power supply that provides power to the nodes. P/N 1600043 Rev M (ECN 34095) VRI Installation Manual...

  • Page 23: Vri Power Supply. 1608401

    VRI Power Supply. 1608401 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 1608384 Shield, TWR, CTRL Box, Gray 1482410 Screw, M4-.7 x 12, Pan Head, Phl 1608389 Plate, VRI Power Supply Mods 0608471 Screw, #8-32 x 3/8”, Pan Head, Phl 1601679 Base, TWR, CRTL Box, Gray 0631465 Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2”, Hex 1608530 Power Supply, 3 Phase, 24V, 10A...

  • Page 24: Wiring To The Standard Tower Panel

    Wiring to the Standard Tower Panel NOTE: Use shielded cable that is properly grounded for all external connections. Standard Tower Panel Terminal Block BLACK BLUE GREEN INCOMING WIRES VRI Power Supply Cable P/N 1600043 Rev M (ECN 34095) VRI Installation Manual...

  • Page 25: Main Controller Enclosure Mounting

    Main Controller Enclosure Mounting The main controller must be mounted as close as possible to the irrigation system main panel, on the pivot. Carefully measure and mark hole locations in the pivot angles and field drill 5/16” diameter holes for mounting the panel box.
  • Page 26 Ref. Part No. Description Qty, 1600155 Bracket, Panel Mount, Upper 0608414 Nut, 1/4-20, Hex 0615104 Washer, 1/4”, Lock 0639369 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1”, Hex, Gr. 5 1029859 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4”, Hex, Gr. 5 1130624 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8”, Hex, Type 23 1194610 Tie, Pivot, Panel Mount, Top, 51-1/2”...
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  • Page 28: Wiring Main Enclosure

    Wiring Main Enclosure Conduit and wiring cable assembly 1610464 is used to connect the VRI control panel to the center pivot main control panel. The following diagrams show the factory wiring and field wiring for the VRI control panel. Use grounding bushing 1611024 and 14 AWG Green/Yellow wire to bond the metallic Liquid-Tight conduit to the PE ground terminal of either the main control panel or the VRI panel.

  • Page 29: Vri Basic Control Panel Wiring

    VRI BASIC Control Panel Wiring NOTE: Purple and tan wire connections shown are for either VRI panel control or Vision/Boss panel control of system end guns. For VRI panel control configure the VRI panel software I/O settings for “FieldBoss/Vision” for both the Endgun 1 and Endgun 2 outputs.

  • Page 30: Vri Vision/Boss Control Panel Wiring

    VRI VISION/BOSS Control Panel Wiring P/N 1600043 Rev M (ECN 34095) VRI Installation Manual...
  • Page 31 RJ12 SERIAL CABLE FROM BOSS/VISION PANELS CONNECTS HERE P/N 1600043 Rev M (ECN 34095) VRI Installation Manual...

  • Page 32: Vri Main Panel Wiring

    VRI Main Panel Wiring VRI for Pivot Control, Non-Zimmatic Main Panel Wiring NOTE: For VRI panel control of system end guns, the VRI software I/O Settings must be set to Output “OUT2” for End Gun 1, and Out- put “OUT3” for End Gun 2. If VRI panel control of end guns is not desired, use software settings of “Disabled”...

  • Page 33: Vri Main Panel Set-Up

    VRI Main Panel Set-Up Test Tab This tab is used to test the VRI system. Only Certified Lindsay Dealers are allowed to operate the Test Screen. The following functions can be performed in the Test Tab: Enable Pulse Mode Selecting the “Enable Pulse Mode” check-box will pulse the VRI irrigation plan. If this box is not checked while pulsing the valves;...
  • Page 34 Outputs The Outputs column allows the digital outputs to be turned on and off. After selecting/deselecting the outputs, press the “Update” button to accept the selection. P/N 1600043 Rev M (ECN 34095) VRI Installation Manual...
  • Page 35 Inputs The Inputs column allows the digital inputs to be turned on and off. Press the “Update” button to display the cur- rent state of all the inputs and allow for selection/de-selection of the inputs. Analog Inputs This column displays the current value of the analog inputs in a rage of 0 to 5v is displayed. Send Command This function allows for the manual operation of each individual node.

  • Page 36: Setup

    Setup The Setup Menu allows for software updates, viewing log files, generating log reports and changing the units of measure for the VRI program. General Settings Used to set application rates or depths, system speed (based on the last tower) and irrigation system type (pivot, lateral, etc.) Use the Edit button and keypad to change values on any given setting.
  • Page 37 FieldNET Settings Displays communication information to FieldNET and provides some reporting, Remote and Cache handling capabilities. These should only be used by technicians with wireless network and FieldNET training. I/O Settings Used to set the Input signals from the Main processor to the VRI panel for the different system pro- cesses, and Output signals from the VRI panel to the endguns and...
  • Page 38 Outputs Outputs establish where the output signal is coming from, either the main panel, an output port on the VRI or not used at all. Log File The Log file displays various VRI operations that have occurred over time (e.g. system errors, online uplink, communication link lost, etc.) The Log file can be exported to a USB, cleared (deletes all log data),...
  • Page 39 Units The units of measure can be toggled between English and Metric units. Press the “Set Units” button to display this setting. To select the unit of measure press on the appropriate radio button. The Default button will toggle between metric units and the English equivalent.

  • Page 40: Initial Start-Up

    1. Check the VRI Control Panel wiring to the Main panel has been properly terminated per the installation instruc- tions herein. CAUTION: Only a Certified Lindsay Dealer should perform any electrical maintenance or adjustments to the electrical components. Power-Up the System Upon inspection of the power connections, power-up the system by: 1.
  • Page 41 Test the Valves Once all the nodes are communicating and GPS data is being received, test the valves as follows: 1. With the system in full operation and pressurized, ensure the VRI system is activated and all nodes are con- nected.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Node Nodes not connecting (i.e. Node power supply is not Check the node power supply con- the “Node Connected” box properly connected nection according to the “Installing the does not count up when Power Supply” section of this manual the irrigator safety line is powered up) Node not connecting...
  • Page 43 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Valves/Node All four valves on a single Faulty node Replace the node node are not pulsing and Faulty valve cable con- Check to make sure the valve cable the VRI main controller is nections connections on the node PCB are cor- communicating with the rect node...
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  • Page 45: Node Wiring For New Zealand

    Appendix– VRI Node Wiring for New Zealand Nodes come pre-wired from the factory. Wiring typically only needs to be addressed if the node is being replaced or serviced. The following node wiring is only for systems installed outside of the USA. Compare the wire colors here with the wire colors on the actual node.

  • Page 46: Wireless Communication For New Zealand

    Wireless Communication for New Zealand The VRI main control can be connected to the internet in one of three ways: 1. Wireless connection to an existing network 2. Wired (CAT 6 or CAT 5 cable) connection to an existing network 3.
  • Page 47 2. At the pivot: • Install the small POE (Power Over Ethernet) adapter inside the VRI panel. • Plug in the RJ45 connector of the adapter cable into the RJ45 socket on the side of the touchscreen panel. • Connect the power lead adapter on the POE to the 12V power supply in the panel. •...
  • Page 48 4. Ensure the VRI control panel is using the latest software version. The latest version can be downloaded at http://www.growsmartvri.com/en/pages/downloads. 5. Contact Lindsay NZ office at 06 212 0550. • Check the VRI is reporting to the website correctly.
  • Page 49 GSM module installed inside the main operating panel. Each GSM module requires a SIMM card (not supplied) and will have associated data transfer costs. Lindsay-NZ currently supplies the NetComm NTC-6200® series modems. These come supplied with an external mounted antenna, power cable and 1m ethernet cable.
  • Page 50 One end of the cable plugs into the RJ45 socket on the side of the VRI touch-screen. 3. Ensure the VRI controller is using the latest software version. The latest version can be downloaded at http:// www.growsmartvri.com/en/pages/downloads. 4. Contact Lindsay-NZ at 06 212 0550. • Check the VRI is reporting to the website correctly.
  • Page 51 Once the modem is installed with its SIMM card, the Power LED should illuminate and the Network LED should be illuminated or blinking. If the signal strength is indicating a low signal, try to reposition the antenna (if possible) to obtain a better signal strength.
  • Page 52 P/N 1600043 Rev M (ECN 34095) APDX-8 VRI Installation Manual Appendix...
  • Page 53 Revisions Date Revision Published Description 2/27/12 30510 30510 Completely revised manual 4/18/12 30635 30635 Changes to Test Panel, Additions to Troubleshooting. 1/11/13 31208 31208 Updated schematics: wiring to terminal block 12/12/13 32082 32082 Updated with new node assembly 1/14/14 32140 32140 Added High Power Node Antenna Mounting 2/6/14...
  • Page 54 P/N 1600043 VRI Operation/Installation Manual Revisions...

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