orbia NETAFIM GrowSphere ECO Quick Setup Manual

Control and monitoring unit

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GrowSphere
Operating System
GrowSphere
ECO
Control and Monitoring unit
Quick Setup Guide
Beta version | May 2024

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  • Page 1 GrowSphere Operating System GrowSphere ™ Control and Monitoring unit Quick Setup Guide Beta version | May 2024...
  • Page 2 Technical Resources...
  • Page 3: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Solar panel 5.5 Watt Battery rechargeable li-ion pack 3.7V 5200mAh Optional operation via external source Outdoor installation IP65, UV protected Standard compliance CE & FCC* * Certification in process Environmental specifications • Working temperature -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) •...
  • Page 4 Three configurations available: GrowSphere™ ECO GrowSphere™ ECO GrowSphere™ ECO integrated solar panel external solar panel power grid Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    What's in the box GrowSphere™ GrowSphere™ GrowSphere™ integrated solar external power grid panel solar panel ECO Control and Monitoring unit + bracket ECO Control and Monitoring unit External solar panel 5.5W + 5m extension cable Integrated solar panel 5.5W Metal bracket Antenna Charging cable Base plate...
  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    Initial setup GrowSphere™ ECO integrated solar panel Connect the unit to the panel Connect the antenna and solar panel to the ECO unit Cellular antenna connector Solar panel connector / Charging cable Connect the bird spikes to the solar panel if required Netafim™...
  • Page 7 GrowSphere™ ECO external solar panel Connect the antenna and solar Connect the bird spikes to the panel to the ECO unit solar panel if required Cellular antenna connector Solar panel connector / Charging cable GrowSphere™ ECO power grid Attach the bracket to the unit. Connect the unit's antenna and the solar panel / external power source 5v, Max 1A.
  • Page 8: Prior To Configuration

    Prior to configuration Ensure the unit is charged for a minimum of 5 hours, by using the provided charging cable (as demonstrated in the diagram above). A blue led will indicate battery charging. After charging, disconnect the cable and connect the solar-panel cable instead.
  • Page 9 Configuring your unit, and adding it to your farm: Download the GrowSphere™ App 1. Login or create a new user 2. Add device (choose the ECO) Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 10 Add device: Scan or type MAC ID Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 11 Assign a device to a farm: 1. Add your device to an 2. Or create a new one, by clicking existing farm, by selecting on the “Create new farm” button the farm from a list. and follow the steps: Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 12 Assign device: Name the device *Validation screen* Configuration: Choose your configuration. Please note – you cannot define both main valve and pump. Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 13 Set parameters according to your If you wish - set alarm threshold: definition: Please note – if you have only 1 valve, it cannot be defined as the main valve. Each valve will create an irrigation block in the GrowSphere™ web application.
  • Page 14 Confirm configuration: Wiring outputs and inputs: Wire your devices according to the scheme click the How To button Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 15 It is recommended to test the wired outputs. Choose output and click on "Open". The test will run for one minute unless you click "Close", in which case it will shut down immediately. - End of configuration process - Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 16 Create program: Click on "Programs" and go to Every step of the setup process will be highlight in Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 17 Click on the UPDATES button when you finish creating your programs, to send all updates to the controller. Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 18 Create irrigation task: Click on "Today" and go to Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 19 For further settings click on triple bar. Contact for support - cmt.support@netafim.com Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ECO QSG 2024 Beta version...
  • Page 20 GrowSphere Operating System www.netafim.com...

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