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AGRICULTURE SENSOR
User Guide
T0005978_UG
2.1
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KIWI/CLOVER Agricultural Sensor
T0005982 (Agricultural Sensor, CLOVER Module, LoRa)
T0005986 (Agriculture Sensor, KIWI Module, LoRa)
November 16, 2023

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  • Page 1 November 16, 2023 PROPRIETARY: The information contained in this document is the property of TEKTELIC Communications Inc. Except as specifically authorized in writing by TEKTELIC, the holder of this document shall keep all information contained herein confidential, and shall protect the same in whole or in part from disclosure to all third parties.
  • Page 2 Added ALS range to Table 2 Added Note on input 3 and Adedolapo 4 switches and possible May 05, 2023 Release Adegboye delay after first wake up KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc. Confidential Page 2 of 28...
  • Page 3 Added disclaimer note in Adedolapo 16 November 2023 Release section 2.1 regarding Adegboye activation magnet KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc. Confidential Page 3 of 28...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Product Description ........................7 Overview .......................... 7 Physical Interfaces – KIWI Only ..................11 Analog Thermistors – Inputs 3 and 4 ..............12 1.2.1 1.2.2 Onewire probes - Inputs 3 and 4 ................13 1.2.3 Watermark Probes - Inputs 5 and 6 ................ 14 Specifications........................
  • Page 5 Table 2: Analog thermistor supported by KIWI variant..............12 Table 3: Wiring and Switching Information for Thermistor Connection ........12 Table 4: Digital onewire temperature probe supported by KIWI variant........13 Table 5: Wiring and Switching Information for Onewire Connection .......... 13 Table 6: Supported Watermark Probes for KIWI variant ..............
  • Page 6 Figure 1: CLOVER Module - Exterior view ..................9 Figure 2: CLOVER Module – interior view ..................9 Figure 3: The Agricultural Sensor KIWI model - External view ............. 10 Figure 4: The Agricultural Sensor KIWI model - Internal View ............. 10 Figure 5: KIWI connector block for connecting external probes.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    The Agricultural Sensor, henceforth referred to as “Sensor”, is a multi-purpose LoRaWAN IoT sensor intended for Agricultural use. The “KIWI” model supports the connection of up to four analog and two digital probe inputs, allowing for remote capture of data. The “CLOVER” model includes two integrated metal probes for contact measurement of soil data.
  • Page 8 • Analog thermistor and One wire probe – KIWI only: Option to measure temperature using external probes interfaced with the sensor. • Watermark Sensor – KIWI only: Option to receive data on soil water tension. The Watermark is a resistive device that responds to changes in soil moisture. Once planted...

  • Page 9: Figure 1: Clover Module - Exterior View

    The CLOVER Sensor houses two PCBA’s which provide all the functionality required by the product. Figure 1: CLOVER Module - Exterior view Figure 2: CLOVER Module – interior view KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc. Confidential...

  • Page 10: Figure 3: The Agricultural Sensor Kiwi Model - External View

    The enclosure, measured at 120 mm x 90 mm x 58 mm (H=161mm with probes) for the CLOVER model and 120 mm x 90 mm x 47 mm for the KIWI model, is a custom design by Tektelic. It is a water-tight enclosure that is modified to add a humidity vent, as well as a water-tight cable gland for connection to external transducers.

  • Page 11: Physical Interfaces - Kiwi Only

    1.2 Physical Interfaces – KIWI Only Figure 5 below illustrates the customer accessible interfaces for the KIWI Sensor. Figure 5: KIWI connector block for connecting external probes. Legend: 1A = Input 2+ (RES) 1B = Input 1+ (RES) 2A = Input 2-...

  • Page 12: Analog Thermistors - Inputs 3 And 4

    1.2.1 Analog Thermistors – Inputs 3 and 4 The KIWI sensor supports the connection of up to two analog thermistor probes at the same time. Table 2 below shows the only type of analog thermistor supported by the KIWI variant.

  • Page 13: Onewire Probes - Inputs 3 And 4

    1.2.2 Onewire probes - Inputs 3 and 4 The KIWI sensor supports the connection of up to two digital Onewire probes at the same time. below shows the supported digital onewire probe. Table 4 below shows the onewire probe supported by the KIWI variant.

  • Page 14: Watermark Probes - Inputs 5 And 6

    1.2.3 Watermark Probes - Inputs 5 and 6 The KIWI sensor supports the connection of up to two watermark sensors for soil tension measurement. Table 6: Supported Watermark Probes for KIWI variant Probe type Part Number Product T-code Watermark 200SS-5...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Storage Relative Humidity CLOVER Sensor: 120 mm x 90 mm x 58 mm (H=161mm Size with probes) KIWI Sensor: 120 mm x 90 mm x 47 mm Soil CLOVER Sensor: 224g Weight KIWI Sensor: 220g (233g with mounting plate) Battery powered: 1x C-cell Lithium Thionyl Chloride (LTC) 3.6V...
  • Page 16 ±1kPa within 0 to 239 kPa Input 3 & 4 as onewire Resolution: 0.1 Watermark (Input 5 & 6) Resolution: 1 kPa Applicable to CLOVER only Applicable to KIWI only *From the manufacturer datasheet. KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc.

  • Page 17: Installation

    The following tools are required to install the Agriculture Sensor: • Torx T10 screwdriver (8 x enclosure screws) • Slotted screwdriver (internal terminal block connections) • Wire Stripper • Wire Cutter KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc. Confidential...

  • Page 18: Kiwi Sensor Mounting

    2.5 KIWI Sensor Mounting On the KIWI model of the Agriculture Sensor, there is a mounting bracket on the bottom of the unit as seen in Figure 10. These mounting holes can be used to screw the enclosure to a solid surface.
  • Page 19 (labeled ‘+’). Similarly, the return path should be connected to the negative terminal (labeled ‘-’) of the matching I/O channel. NOTE: KIWI Sensor I/O are referenced to the sensor ground and are not isolated. KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1...

  • Page 20: Power Up, Commissioning And Monitoring

    This is performed as the last step in the factory before closing the enclosure. The only ways to activate the module out of DEEP SLEEP is to apply the specified magnetic pattern or to open the enclosure and remove and reinsert the battery. KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc.

  • Page 21: Figure 12: Agriculture Sensor Magnetic Reset/Wake-Up Pattern

    2 sec, as shown in Figure 13. It is important to note here that mistakenly holding the magnet attached to the module for more than 3 sec may trigger a module reset, as explained in item 1 above. KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc.

  • Page 22: Commissioning

    LoRaWAN network. 3.2 Commissioning To add your sensor to the Network Server, you will need to enter the DevEUI, AppEUI and AppKey that were provided for your device from Tektelic. KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc.

  • Page 23: Battery Replacement

    Make sure that the gasket is properly seated in the cover before placing on the Agriculture Sensor housing. Tighten the 8 cover screws to 2.5 lbf-in (30 N-cm). KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc.

  • Page 24: Operation, Alarms, And Management

    1 (15 min) Ticks per Soil Temperature 1 (15 min) Ticks per Ambient Light 1 (15 min) The default configuration of the KIWI Sensor for reporting transducer readings includes the following: Table 10: Default Configuration - KIWI Parameter Value Seconds per Core Tick...

  • Page 25: Figure 14: Led Location

    During normal operation: • The LoRa LED will blink whenever LoRa activity occurs on the sensor (transmitting or receiving packets) • The System LED can be controlled via the downlink command interface. KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc.

  • Page 26: Compliance Statements

    L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc.
  • Page 27 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, nickel & carbon black, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. KIWI and CLOVER UG T0005978_UG_KIWI_CLOVER_ver2.1 Version 2.1 TEKTELIC Communications Inc.

  • Page 28: Bibliography

    Irrometer. (n.d.). 701 Meter Manual-WEB.pdf. CA.: Irrigation Association. Irrometer. (n.d.). Soil Moisture Sensors. (Irrometer) Retrieved 05 05, 2023, from https://www.irrometer.com/sensors.html#wm TEKTELIC communications Inc. (2023). T0005978_TRM_KIWI_CLOVER_ver1.9. Calgary: TEKTELIC Communications Inc. TEWA Temperature Sensors. (2015, 09 24). Specification of Temperature Probe. (TEWA) Retrieved May 05, 2023, from https://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/TEWA/TT02-10KC8-T105-1500.pdf...

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