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GrowSphere Operating System GrowSphere ™ Field Monitoring Unit GrowSphere™ ONE is a stand-alone monitoring unit that can be connected to a wide range of sensors to collect real-time data from the field, enabling optimal irrigation management Quick Setup Guide May 2024...
Technical specifications Solar panel 5.5 Watt Battery rechargeable li-ion pack 3.7V 5200mAh Outdoor installation IP65, UV protected Standard compliance CE & FCC* * Certification in process Environmental Supported sensors specifications • • Working temperature -10°C to Analog input (X3) 55°C (14°F to 131°F) •...
What's in the box GrowSphere™ GrowSphere™ integrated solar external solar panel panel monitoring unit + bracket monitoring unit External solar panel 5.5W + 5m extension cable Integrated solar panel 5.5W Antenna Charging cable Base plate Bird spikes Metal cable ties Plastic bands Magnetic screwdriver 2.0 x 50mm...
Initial setup GrowSphere™ ONE integrated solar panel Connect the unit to the panel Connect the antenna and solar panel to the ONE unit Cellular antenna connector Solar panel connector / Charging cable Connect the bird spikes to the solar panel if required Netafim™...
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GrowSphere™ ONE external solar panel Connect the antenna and solar Connect the bird spikes to the panel to the ONE unit solar panel if required Cellular antenna connector Solar panel connector / Charging cable Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ONE QSG 2024...
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.
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ONE installation Integrated solar panel External solar panel, 5m cable Towards sunlight Towards sunlight In the App folder, click on the EXE. file. The user-name and password are not required. Instead, click on the 'Login' Select Device TechApp Select your device Configure your unit by following the instructions below, based on the sensors you wish to connect.
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Unit Parameters The parameters are read-only. Click 'Save' Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ONE QSG 2024...
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Sensors Configuration Port Config for Serial sensors Select the sensors you wish Define the Sensor Type and Sensor to connect Depth. Check the Active box and then click Save * It is recommended at this stage to physically connect the sensors to the device Netafim™...
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Port Config for Digital sensors Port Config for Analog sensors Define the Sensor Type, Sensor Define the Sensor Type, Sensor Name and Pulse Volume. Check Name and Sensor Depth. the Active box and then click Save. Check the Active box and then Please note: Metric / Imperial units click Save can be selected...
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Network Now you can disconnect the cable, the unit is ready for field installation. Please note, from the moment the unit is activated, it will stay active for 15 minutes. If Modem Status is "Not connected", you can use the magnet or select 'Read' and then 'Connect' to activate it Netafim™...
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Sign-up to GrowSphere™ Cloud Create your GrowSphere™ account or log in to an existing account. A link was sent to you by your Netafim representative Log-in to your GrowSphere™ Cloud account Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ONE QSG 2024...
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Setup your Farm Navigate to 'Add device' Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ONE QSG 2024...
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Add Device • Choose 'ONE' • Input your unit's MAC address • Click 'Connect' MAC address Device is active and connected MAC address Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ONE QSG 2024...
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Process completed Congratulations! The set-up process is now completed View your Device Your device and the connected sensors will appear on the menu, in the 'Devices Management' screen Netafim™ | GrowSphere™ ONE QSG 2024...
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Recommended next steps • You can name each device - By default, the device name will be its serial number • Define thresholds for relevant sensors according to your preferences • Create Irrigation Blocks and Crop Units • Assign the devices to their relevant Irrigation Block •...
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