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The GARDENA smart Sensor is intended to control the smart system taking into account soil moisture and temperature in private domestic gardens, allotments and greenhouses. The smart Sensor can only be used together with the GARDENA smart Gateway. DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
1. SAFETY Important! There is a risk of tripping. Position Read the operator’s manual the sensor in such a manner that it carefully before use and keep can be seen at all times. for future reference. The product will become hot when exposed to sunlight.
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Information regarding use: The spread of moisture in the soil after watering or rainfall is rather slow. The Soil Moisture Sensor is equipped In the worst-case scenario it may with a safety switch. If the batteries happen that irrigation and a rain are flat, the selected watering time shower overlap until the required soil of the smart App will be used for...
The Sensor measures the soil moisture at the root level of the plants and the temperature near the soil automatically and sends the measured results to the Gateway. (The values can be read using the GARDENA smart App). If the batteries are flat and are not replaced, the smart App will function with the program selected.
3. INITIAL OPERATION To insert batteries: The batteries are not included in the scope of delivery. The Sensor must only be operated with 2 x alkalimanganese (alkaline) batteries type LR6 (AA) (Mignon). The operating period is approx. 6 months. The operating period can vary depending on ambient temperature and transmission frequency.
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6. Make sure that the Connection LED flashes green before continuing. 7. Follow the instructions in the GARDENA smart App. If inclusion has failed (no green LED), push the battery compartment cover for approx. 10 seconds to reset the sensor.
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To select the correct location: Correct location: The Sensor must be positioned at a location in the watering area which is exposed to the same climatic conditions as the plants (sun, wind, rain, etc.) for which a status is to be displayed. If you use drip irrigation, place the sensor near a dripping point.
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To plant the Sensor: CAUTION! The measuring area will only measure the soil moisture correctly if the measuring area is in full contact with the ground on all sides! No air should be trapped at the measuring area in the ground. Remove the soil: 1.
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Prepare the soil: 4. Moisten the soil if the soil is dry. 5. Replace the damp broken-up soil in the funnel-shaped hole without packing tight.
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Place the sensor: 6. Push the sensor into the soil up to the lower edge of the horizontal part of the sensor head (The sensor needs to be pushed into the soil at least to the min mark). Here the measuring area must be in full contact with the damp soil on both sides.
You can use the GARDENA smart App to control all GARDENA smart products from anywhere at any time. You can download the free GARDENA smart App from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store. In order to include, a GARDENA smart Gateway with internet connectivity is needed.
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Factory Reset: The smart Sensor will be reset to the factory settings. 1. Pull off the lid 2. Push the battery compartment cover for a short time. New connection (if the connection failed). – or – Push and hold down the battery compartment cover for at least 10 seconds.
5. MAINTENANCE To clean the sensor: No caustic / abrasive cleaning agents should be used. Whenever the Sensor is relocated, the sensor should be cleaned. 1. Clean sensor with clear water. 2. Clean the measuring area with a damp cloth (do not use solvent).
6. STORAGE To put into storage: The product must be stored away from children. 1. Remove the batteries to preserve them (see 3. INITIAL OPERATION). 2. Store the Sensor in a dry, enclosed and frost-free place. Disposal: (in accordance with RL2012/19/EC) The product must not be disposed of to normal household waste.
Push the battery flashes red compartment cover for a short time (see 4. OPERATION “Factory reset”). NOTE: For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service department. Repairs must only be done by GARDENA service departments or specialist dealers approved by GARDENA.
(min. 2000 mAh) EC Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH declares that the radio equipment type (Art. 19040) is in compliance with directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EC declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.gardena.com/int/support/safety-regulations...
• Neither the purchaser nor a third party has attempted to open or repair the product. • Only Original GARDENA replacement parts and wear parts have been used for operation. • Presentation of the receipt.
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In accordance with the German Product Liability Act, we hereby expressly declare that we accept no liability for damage incurred from our products where said products have not been properly repaired by a GARDENA approved service partner or where original GARDENA parts or parts author-...
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