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- Page 1 Acclima SDI -12 Reader 1200 User Guide 2023 Revision 2 Acclima SDI-12 Reader RD1200 User Guide www.Acclima.com support@acclima.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Understanding Field Capacity ............13 Using the Enhanced analysis mode ..........14 Per Sensor Diagnostic Tool ............14 Multiple Sensors ................16 How to Address SDI-12 Devices ..........17 Updating Sensor Firmware ............18 Changing Update BAUD Rate ............19 Data Options ................20 Retrieving your data .............. -
Page 3: Electrical Safety
Electrical safety Electrical Specification USB Port Input Voltage: 5VDC, ±0.5V Input Current: 400mA Max Solar or External Supply Input 5 -10 VDC SDI-12 Output Signal Voltage: Typically, 0- 5VDC Power Output Voltage: 12VDC Short Circuit Current: 400mA ±20% Operational Safety Before installation of the system, carefully read all manuals and documentation regarding the contents of the packages sent. -
Page 4: Specifications & Features Rugged Enclosure
M-12 Connector Micro USB-B port Built-in speaker. PSA Before Connecting SDI-12 Devices The M-12 connector is designed to provide an excellent connection between the reader and the sensor/device. The M-12 connectors are keyed and can only be inserted in one orientation. -
Page 5: Acclima Reader Rd1200 Exterior Layout
LAYOUT Acclima Reader RD1200 Exterior Layout Read M-12 Connector Power Button Nav/Control Home Sensor Screen Buttons Display Icon Tray Legend Auto-ID 12:00AM 20/Apr Auto-ID Bussed Mode Date/Time SDI Port Function [Enabled] Powered Locked [On] Battery RD1200 USER GUIDE Acclima, Inc. - Page 6 Reader 1200. Plug the keyed male M-12 connector on the end of the sensor’s cable Male M-12 plug Female M-12 into the M-12 port on the Acclima Sensor Connector Reader. Tighten the lock nut by turning it clockwise until it is finger tight. The locking nut will only turn around the connector twice.
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Page 7: Quick Connect Cable
The ‘Quick Connect’ component allows un- terminated SDI-12 wires to be inserted into clamps by pressing down onto the clamp to open its port. Once the wire is inserted the clamp can be released and the port will close onto the wire terminal. -
Page 8: Sensor Orientation
Sensor Orientation Sensors should be installed in the region of interest where soil moisture measurements are desired. Acclima sensors measure the average volumetric water content over the length of the sensor rods. Sensors can be buried in any orientation and will produce average readings as follows: •... -
Page 9: Start-Up Sequence
The 12/24Hr option changes the clock to run in either standard or military time. The Set time option allows the user to adjust the clock to correct for Daylight Savings time in their time zone. RD1200 USER GUIDE Acclima, Inc. -
Page 10: General Setup
'Home' screen, choose 'Settings', then GPS Coordinates: 43.608 N choose 'Set time' to change your time 116.41 W zone) or adjust for Daylight Savings Time. Press the ‘Home’ button to return to the main menu. GPS Off RD1200 USER GUIDE Acclima, Inc. -
Page 11: Reading The Sensor
Conductivity in μS per centimeter. Note: Temperature accuracy requires the Auto-ID 12:00PM 20/Apr SDI-12 sensor to be buried at least 12 hours in subsurface soil. A Waveform can be generated on the ‘Sensor Reading’ screen. Press the ‘Show Waveform’. After a few moments, a... -
Page 12: Sensor Readings
Water content: 0.00 Water fill level: full Water needed to refill: Refill depth/Rod Length: 10.0 Press ‘Thresholds’ to Set Sensor Thresholds must be set per soil type! Thresholds. Show Stats Show Thresholds Reading Waveform RD1200 USER GUIDE Acclima, Inc. -
Page 13: Soil-Types/Water Thresholds
+1, -1 and +0.1 26.0 Allowed depletion [MAD] 18.5 buttons. Only change the defaulted values Managed Water [FC-MAD] 7.5 after careful consideration has been taken regarding the impacts of the changes. +0.1 Done RD1200 USER GUIDE Acclima, Inc. -
Page 14: Understanding Field Capacity
'Allowed depletion limit' can be set to a chosen value using the navigation buttons if desired. Each soil type has its own unique characteristics. Acclima has characterized many soil types and has provided default values Auto-ID 12:00PM 20/Apr within the Reader’s operating system that can be used as a guide for irrigation. -
Page 15: Using The Enhanced Analysis Mode
Analysis Mode: Enhanced (Increased read time) been greatly increased. Note: The “Enhanced Mode” feature is Change Back Verify Mode compatible with “Bussed Mode”. RD1200 USER GUIDE Acclima, Inc. -
Page 16: Per Sensor Diagnostic Tool
12:00PM 20/Apr Sensor Tools Sensors displaying odd characteristics can be further troubleshooted with a nifty tool Analysis Mode: Enhanced built into the Acclima Reader. This tool (Increased read time) runs the V (verify command) found in the SDI-12 protocol. Change Verify... -
Page 17: Multiple Sensors
Sensor Setup (1/3) By default, only one sensor can be viewed Address: at a time. Enabling "Bussed Mode" allows Model: Error up to 64 SDI-12 unique devices to be Serial Number: Error detected at once. Hardware Ver: Error Firmware Ver:... -
Page 18: How To Address Sdi-12 Devices
SENSOR ADDRESSING How to Address SDI-12 Auto-ID 12:00PM 20/Apr Devices Sensor Setup (1/3) Sensor # 1/4 Address: In ‘Bussed Mode’ each sensor connected to Model: TDR-310W the Reader should have a unique sensor Serial Number: 18009182 address. The sensor’s address allows the... -
Page 19: Updating Sensor Firmware
Update BAUD: 38400 single or bussed sensors anytime a new update has become available. Current sensor version: 51.3.3.10 Loaded update version: 40.3.0.2 First, load the update file onto the Acclima USB drive using the folder structure: Acclima>>RD1200>>Updates . Update Load BAUD... -
Page 20: Changing Update Baud Rate
BAUD rates have proven Sensor Update (3/3) unsuccessful at updating the sensor firmware. Update BAUD: 38400 Adjusting Update BAUD… Current sensor version: 51.3.3.10 Loaded update version: 58.0.4.0 BAUD Rate Speeds 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Slowest <-----------------> Fastest RD1200 USER GUIDE Acclima, Inc. -
Page 21: Data Options
12:00PM 20/Apr identification number. Once a number has Data Tag been selected all subsequent readings will be associated with that number which will be visible in your exported data. User-defined tag for optional measurement grouping. Reset RD1200 USER GUIDE Acclima, Inc. -
Page 22: Retrieving Your Data
If you desire to apply a new firmware update that becomes available for the Sensor Reader on the Acclima.com website, you should download it into the Acclima\RD1200\Updates folder on the thumb drive. Then when you plug the thumb drive into the micro-USB port on the Sensor Reader (while powered on), it will automatically update. - Page 23 Acclima, Inc. 1763 W. Marcon Lane, Ste. 175 Meridian, Idaho, USA 83642 www.acclima.com call toll-free within the USA: 866-887-1470 email: sales@acclima.com © 2023 Acclima, Inc. All Rights Reserved RD1200 USER GUIDE Acclima, Inc.
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