Is a continuous indicator of the current levels of ec, ph and temperature, enabling you to optimise these parameters as your crop progresses through each growing phase (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for bluelab Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi
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Manual Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi Your key growing parameters - at a glance, anywhere, any time.
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Cleaning the conductivity probe Cleaning the pH probe Hydrating the pH Probe Trouble shooting guide Technical Specifications Features Connected mode via Wi-Fi with Bluelab Easy connection onboarding using Bluetooth Edenic software from your mobile device Measure pH Measure conductivity and temperature 2 metre / 6.6 foot standard cables...
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What is Plant Safe? Green LED’s are safe for continued growth during a plant’s fruiting stage when hours of darkness are required. Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi Conductivity Units Temperature Units pH and Calibration Alarms Settings ATTENTION. Keep your pH probe tip wet...
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When storing the pH probe, the pH probe tip must be kept moist. To prepare the pH probe for storage, add enough Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution to the storage cap so the probe tip is covered. Then replace the cap and store in a secure place. DO NOT use RO (Reverse Osmosis), Distilled or De-ionized water.
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Select the appropriate mains plug adaptor for your country. Connect the plug adaptor to the power supply. 5.0 Connect power adaptor and Bluelab pH Probe Connect the power adaptor into the base of the Guardian Monitor where ‘Power Input’ is labelled. Plug the adaptor into mains power supply.
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6.0 Select conductivity unit Conductivity readings can be displayed in EC, CF, TDS or ppm 700. The selected unit is indicated by one of the 3 LEDs next to the conductivity window. When the EC/CF LED is on, the Guardian Monitor is displaying conductivity in units of EC or CF. If there is a decimal point present in the conductivity display, the units are EC.
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This can be found on the back of the device or on the packaging. Have the security code QR image handy. When first powered on, the Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi automatically starts in Provisioning mode. This allows Wi-Fi settings to be configured from a mobile device. Once the Guardian Monitor has been connected to a Wi-Fi network it will no longer start in Provisioning mode.
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10.0 Connect to a different Wi-Fi network On your Guardian device, enter provisioning mode: Press the settings button. Press the Temperature unit button which corresponds with the Prov (Provisioning) menu. The device is now ready to accept new Wi-Fi settings from your mobile device. On your mobile device (while Prov and the security code is displayed on your Guardian): Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device and the Edenic app is installed.
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The Bluelab Conductivity/Temperature Probe DOES NOT require calibration. • The pH of the Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi DOES require calibration. • For accurate pH readings the pH probe is cleaned and recalibrated when: The reading is different to what you were expecting.
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7.0 calibration Prepare a small amount of pH 7.0 calibration solution Clean the pH probe in a container. Ensure the Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi pH 7.0 is plugged in and in operation mode. calibration/ solution Rinse EC and pH probe tips in fresh water, shake off excess water and place them in pH 7.0 calibration...
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If ‘Err’ is displayed see the troubleshooting guide on section 18.0. Successful pH 7 and pH 4 The Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi is now calibrated and calibration ready for use. 12.0 pH calibration cont.
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13.0 Placement of probes Both the Bluelab pH Probe and Bluelab Conductivity/Temperature Probe require submersion in the liquid for a measurement to occur. Do not pour concentrated nutrient solution or pH adjuster directly onto probes when in • the reservoir, as very strong acid may damage the probes or your alarms (if set) may trigger.
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14.0 Set alarms (optional) The alarm function warns you when the solution deviates from the desired levels you have chosen for each measurement. When an alarm condition is present, the display of the affected measurement will flash. If the measurement changes back to within the limits you have chosen, the flashing will stop.
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14.0 Set alarms (optional) cont. Turn alarm ON/OFF Press the alarm button to change between alarm ON and alarm OFF. When the alarm is ON the alarm LED will glow. NOTE: If you press and hold the alarm button you will enter the alarm setting mode.
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Cleaning the Bluelab Conductivity/Temperature Probe Periodically cleaning ensures accurate readings.The conductivity/temperature probe is cleaned using the Bluelab Conductivity Probe Cleaner, or “Jif” a trade name for a liquid scourer cream used in home bathrooms and kitchens. Never use scented varieties as they contain oils that contaminate the conductivity/temperature probe.
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The storage cap must always be put back on after cleaning. Always ensure it contains enough Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution to cover the probe tip. Remove storage cap from pH probe.
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17.0 Hydrating the pH probe Hydrate the pH probe in Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution when: the probe tip has not always been stored in KCl storage solution, to improve the • reading response speed. the probe tip has been accidentally allowed to dry out.
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‘ur’ Under range pH. Solution < 0.0 pH. Check pH probe connection. pH probe could be faulty. Guardian Monitor Wi-Fi could be wet inside. temp displays ‘or’ Over range temperature. Solution >51 °C / 122 °F. temp displays ‘ur’...
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