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FieldProbe™
Cellular Soil Monitoring System
Installation and Maintenance
Read this manual before using product. Failure to
follow instructions and safety precautions can
result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. Keep manual for future reference.
Part Number: 200207-008 R1
Revised: May 2021
Original Instructions
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- Page 1 FieldProbe™ Cellular Soil Monitoring System Installation and Maintenance Read this manual before using product. Failure to Part Number: 200207-008 R1 follow instructions and safety precautions can Revised: May 2021 result in serious injury, death, or property Original Instructions damage. Keep manual for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................4 2. Safety............................... 5 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words..................5 2.2 General Safety ........................... 5 2.3 Radio Frequency Exposure......................6 2.4 Personal Protective Equipment....................6 3. Regulatory Compliance .......................... 7 4. -
Page 4: Introduction
AGI SureTrack software account from a web-enabled smart device or computer. Please refer to this manual during all AGI SureTrack FieldProbe installation and maintenance activities. For information about FieldProbe operations via AGI SureTrack software, visit https://www.agisuretrackcommunity.com. -
Page 5: Safety
FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM 2. SAFETY 2. Safety 2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that follows, and inform others. -
Page 6: Radio Frequency Exposure
2. SAFETY FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM 2.3. Radio Frequency Exposure To ensure that FCC requirements are met regarding hazardous radio frequency exposure, (1) a minimum spacing of 25 cm must be maintained between the Control Unit antenna and any personnel during operation, and (2) the Control Unit must not be placed in operation co- located with another transmitting device. -
Page 7: Regulatory Compliance
FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM 3. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 3. Regulatory Compliance LTE FCC ID: MCQ-XB3M1, XPY2AGQN4NNN 3G FCC ID: XPY1CGM5NNN LTE IC ID: 1846A-XB3M1, 8595A-2AGQN4NNN 3G IC ID: 8595A-1CGM5NNN This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standards. The integrator is responsible for its product to comply with IC ICES-003 and FCC Part 15 Sub. -
Page 8: Overview
Remove all FieldProbe equipment for service and storage before harvesting begins. 4.3. Test Before Installing AGI SureTrack recommends that each FieldProbe system be tested in an area where there is a known strong cellular signal for a network provider supported by FieldProbe. -
Page 9: Installation
5. Installation 5.1. Installation Guidelines When installing an AGI SureTrack® FieldProbe™, please refer to the general guidelines below, as well as specific procedures that follow. 1. Make sure that there is a good quality cellular signal for a provider supported by the FieldProbe. -
Page 10: Parts And Hardware
5. INSTALLATION FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM 5.2. Parts and Hardware Upper Mounting Pole Section (100332-010) 2’ Depth Mark Lower Mounting Pole Section (100332-011) Soil Probe (100340-000) x1 Antenna (200067– 004) Control Unit (100310-01x) Plastic Ties (1 package) NOTE: 12’ Location Marking Flag (200206-002), Quick Install Guide (200207-005) and Manual (200207-008) are also included. 200207-008 R1... -
Page 11: Setting The Mounting Pole And Soil Probe
5.3. Setting the Mounting Pole and Soil Probe Tools Required: • 2 lb sledge hammer, or slide hammer (PN 100330-000, available from AGI SureTrack®) • 3/4” wrench Use a slide hammer or 2 lb sledge hammer to drive the Lower Mounting Pole section straight into the ground. -
Page 12: Installing The Control Unit
FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM 5.4. Installing the Control Unit Tools Required: • 2 lb sledge hammer, or slide hammer (PN 100330-000, available from AGI SureTrack®) • 3/4” wrench, • 9/16” wrench (x2) 1. Remove the hex bolt from the Lower Mounting Pole, then thread the Upper Mounting Pole into the top of the Lower Mounting Pole. -
Page 13: Powering-Up The Control Unit
FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM 6. POWERING-UP THE CONTROL UNIT 6. Powering-up the Control Unit Power-up Note Each time the Power On/Off button is pressed, it shifts between On and Off positions. • In the On position, the button remains pressed in. •... - Page 14 6. POWERING-UP THE CONTROL UNIT FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM Note Some start-up stages may not occur in the order shown below. For example, if cellular connection verification is successful before the system has received soil probe verification, the system will issue 3 beeps before 2 beeps.
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Page 15: Maintenance
7. Maintenance Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment The AGI SureTrack® FieldProbe™ does NOT contain any field-serviceable components except for the field replaceable batteries. If the unit is not functioning properly, please contact AGI SureTrack for service or replacement. 7.1. Maintenance Schedule The AGI SureTrack FieldProbe requires inspection and maintenance before installation and after seasonal removal from the field. -
Page 16: Seasonal Equipment Removal
7.2. Seasonal Equipment Removal FieldProbe equipment must be removed from the field before harvest. Tools required: • slide hammer (PN 100330-000, available from AGI SureTrack®) • 3/4” wrench • 9/16” wrench (2x) 1. Use the On/Off switch on the Control Unit to turn the unit off. -
Page 17: Replacing The Control Unit Batteries
FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM 7. MAINTENANCE 7.3. Replacing the Control Unit Batteries Control Unit batteries must be replaced every year, before AGI SureTrack® FieldProbe™ equipment is placed in the field. Tools Required: #2 Phillips screwdriver 1. Make sure that the Control Unit is off (check the Power On/Off button). -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM 8. Troubleshooting If no new soil information shows up on the AGI SureTrack® online software for more than a few hours, refer to the table below. If a solution cannot be found, contact AGI SureTrack. -
Page 19: Specifications
FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM 9. SPECIFICATIONS 9. Specifications Table 3. Specifications Environmental Water resistant Enclosure Temperature range 20°C to +60°C [68°F to +140°F] Cellular LTE Cellular modem XB3-C-A2-UT-001 LTE-M or NB-IoT Network support SIM card size Standard 4FF nano Transmit power Up to 23dB Receiver sensitivity –... -
Page 20: Limited Warranty
(2) years after the date of original installation. AGI SureTrack will, at its sole option, upon its determination that the product is defective, repair or replace the product using new or refurbished parts. For the purposes of this Limited Warranty, “refurbished”... - Page 21 FIELDPROBE™ – CELLULAR SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM 10. LIMITED WARRANTY 200207-008 R1...
- Page 22 AGI SureTrack® is an AGI Brand. AGI is a leading provider of equipment solutions for agriculture bulk commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain, and feed systems with a growing platform in providing equipment and solutions for food processing facilities. AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, South Africa, India and Italy and distributes its products globally.
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