IntraGrain BIN-SENSE 2AUTY-106103RU-V06 Installation and operation manual

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LIVE SYSTEM
STARTUP MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CUSTOMER SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................................3
BIN-SENSE LIVE CERTIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 4
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY .................................................................................................................5
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE .....................................................................................................................5
SAFETY ..........................................................................................................................................................6
STANDARDS .................................................................................................................................................................6
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW .....................................................................................................................................................7
SYSTEM SET UP ...........................................................................................................................................7
CREATING ASSOCIATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................7
MASTER UNIT FIRST CALL-IN .....................................................................................................................................7
OPERATION
OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................9
MASTER UNIT OPERATION .........................................................................................................................................9
REMOTE UNIT OPERATION .........................................................................................................................................9
MASTER UNIT MODES .................................................................................................................................................9
Normal Mode ................................................................................................................................................................9
Listener Mode .............................................................................................................................................................10
FORCING A UNIT TO START IN NORMAL MODE .....................................................................................................10
MASTER UNIT SCANNING .........................................................................................................................................10
STARTING AND CONNECTING MASTER AND REMOTE UNITS ..............................................................................10

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
For warranty service, please contact your local dealer.
For product support, troubleshooting, or additional questions with your Bin-Sense™ device, please contact your
local dealer (www.binsense.com/locate-a-dealer) or IntraGrain Technologies Inc. at:
[e-mail]
1.833.570.7979
www.binsense.com

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BIN-SENSE LIVE CERTIFICATIONS
FCC ID MASTER UNIT: 2AUTY-106103MU-V06
• Contains FCC ID: XPY1EIQ24NN; IC: 8595A-1EIQ24NN
FCC ID REMOTE UNIT: 2AUTY-106103RU-V06
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly Approved by IntraGrain Technologies Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING: RADIO-FREQUENCY RADIATION EXPOSURE RISK. THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH
RADIATION EXPOSURE LIMITS PRESCRIBED FOR AN UNCONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT FOR FIXED
AND MOBILE USE CONDITIONS. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND OPERATED WITH A
MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 20 CM BETWEEN THE RADIATOR AND THE BODY OF THE USER OR NEARBY
PERSONS. THIS TRANSMITTER MUST NOT BE CO-LOCATED OR OPERATING IN CONJUNCTION WITH
ANY OTHER ANTENNA OR TRANSMITTER EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED IN THE CERTIFICATION OF THE
PRODUCT.

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MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
INTRAGRAIN LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
IntraGrain Technologies Inc. (IntraGrain) warrants that for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. IntraGrain, at its option, will repair
or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during this warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or re-manufactured product or component. No warranty is provided for
batteries.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or any damage resulting from any of the following: negligent
use or misuse of the product; damage in transport, natural disaster, improper installation or use, improper
abuse or improper handling. This warranty is limited to only those manufacturing defects that were caused or
allowed by IntraGrain.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Please contact the local dealer you purchased the product from. For additional support, please contact
IntraGrain Technologies Inc. at 1.833.570.7979 or visit www.intragrain.com
CONTACT US
For support questions, troubleshooting, or help with your Bin-Sense device, please contact your local dealer for
more information and assistance, or IntraGrain Technologies Inc. at [e-mail] or
1.833.570.7979.

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SAFETY
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Use the Bin-Sense device for its intended use only, as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer.
STANDARDS
This manual will use the following standard safety terms and conventions to indicate conditions:
WARNING: INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate injury and/or
property damage.
Note: Indicates an important message not related to personal injury or property damage.

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OVERVIEW
The Bin-Sense Live system consists of a Master unit and one or more Remote unit(s). Remote units (installed
on each grain bin), read temperature and moisture data via sensing cables. The grain condition data is then
wirelessly transmitted to the Master unit. The Master unit is also installed on a grain bin and reads the
temperature and moisture sensing cables on that bin. The Master unit wirelessly collects the readings from the
Remote units on the site and then sends all the readings to the Bin-Sense servers via a cellular network
connection.
This guide will discuss how to connect the Master and Remote units and begin reporting data to the Bin-Sense
website and Mobile App.
SYSTEM SET UP
CREATING ASSOCIATIONS
Bin-Sense Master and Remote units must be associated on the Bin-Sense Website or Mobile App. Only trained,
authorized dealers can perform associations and can reference instructional videos available on the IntraGrain
YouTube channel.
Once a site map including each grain bin is created on the Bin-Sense website, the associations process assigns
the serial number of the Master or Remote unit(s) installed on the physical bin to the virtual bin on the Bin-Sense
website and Mobile App. Associations also tell the system which Remote units will be connected to a specific
Master unit.
It is best to perform associations before installing any devices on the bins. After associations are complete,
dealers can print a site map which allows for easy identification of the serial numbers of the Master and Remote
unit(s) associated to each bin.
MASTER UNIT FIRST CALL-IN
Once a site is associated, the list of Remote unit(s) associated to the Master unit must be sent to the Master
unit via a cellular network call-in. During this call-in, the Bin-Sense servers will send the Master unit the serial
numbers of all the Remote units to connect to and send a command to scan for those Remote units.
1. Power on the Master unit as described in the Master unit manual.
2. Once the Master unit diagnostic LED stops blinking, press and hold the scan button for six seconds. The
LED should turn green and then after a few seconds turn pale blue and then go back to green.
3. The modem status LED will begin blinking. The modem status LED and diagnostic LED will both turn off
once the call-in is complete.
Once the first call-in is complete, the Master unit is loaded with the serial numbers of its Remote units and is
ready to connect to Remote units.
4. Disconnect the power and restart the Master unit into normal mode to begin connecting to Remote units.

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OPERATION
MASTER UNIT OPERATION
Master units operate on a repeating 68-minute cycle. In each cycle, the Master unit will read its own cables,
communicate with each Remote unit, and call-in to the Bin-Sense servers. When not performing one of these
tasks, the Master unit will go into a low power sleep mode to preserve battery life.
Master units communicate with Remote units one at a time and communicate with Remote units in the same
order every cycle.
REMOTE UNIT OPERATION
When a Remote unit is first powered on, it will read the attached cables, then perform the diagnostic LED
blinking pattern and listen for a wireless signal from a Master unit. This uses a large amount of battery power if
solar power is not available, so it is best to minimize the amount of time that the Remote unit is powered on and
not connected to a Master unit.
Once a Remote unit has communicated with a Master unit, it will enter a low-power sleep state to preserve
battery life. After 68 minutes, the Remote unit will wake up and send sensor cable readings to the Master unit.
This cycle repeats every 68 minutes.
If a Remote unit is unable to communicate with the Master unit for six consecutive cycles, it will start the LED
blinking pattern again and listen for Master units.
MASTER UNIT MODES
When a Master unit is powered up, it can enter normal mode or listener mode depending on whether there are
Remote units associated.
NORMAL MODE
When starting up in normal mode, the Master unit will read the attached cables, perform the diagnostic LED
blinking pattern, and then start the normal operating cycle by communicating with Remote units.

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LISTENER MODE
Listener mode allows a Master unit to reconnect to a running Bin-Sense Live site if the Master unit power is
interrupted. A Master unit will start up listener mode when it has Remote units associated and was previously
operating normally.
In listener mode, the diagnostic LED will blink green once per second and the Master unit will listen for wireless
signals from Remote units still running on the site. If the Master unit detects a Remote unit while in listener
mode, it will enter normal mode at the appropriate place in the operating cycle. If no Remote units are detected
in one hour, the Master unit will enter normal mode.
FORCING A UNIT TO START IN NORMAL MODE
Follow the steps below if a Master unit is starting up in listener mode and you want it to enter normal mode.
1. Power off the Master unit by disconnecting the Master unit battery and solar panels.
2. With the power off, press and hold the scan button.
3. Continue to hold the scan button and reconnect the Master unit battery. The diagnostic LED will light up
solid green.
4. Wait five seconds, then release the scan button. The diagnostic LED will begin flashing rapid green.
5. Press and release the scan button. The Master unit will enter normal mode.
6. Reconnect the solar panels.
MASTER UNIT SCANNING
To preserve battery life, Master units will only attempt to connect to new Remote units for 10 hours. To extend
the time Master units attempt to connect to Remote units, authorized dealers can send the Master unit a scan
command from the Bin-Sense website or Mobile App. Bin-Sense customers can also send scan commands
from the Bin-Sense website or Mobile App by using the “Find My Remotes” button. Sending a scan command
will cause the Master unit to attempt to connect to any previously non-communicating Remote units for the next
10 hours.
STARTING AND CONNECTING MASTER AND REMOTE UNITS
When starting up a Bin-Sense Live site and connecting Remote units to the Master unit, it is important to
minimize the time Remote units spend waiting to connect to the Master unit to maximize battery life.
The most efficient, but often least practical method, is to power on all the Remote units at roughly the same
time and then power on the Master unit (in normal mode) as soon as possible after all the Remote units are
powered on. Since the Master unit starts connecting to Remote units shortly after powering on, Remote units
spend very little time waiting for the Master unit. This is effective on small sites where all the Remote units are
close together and easily accessible, but does not work well on larger sites or when each bin must be climbed to
access the Remote units. This method also works well if all the batteries on a site have died and it will take less
than 68 minutes to climb all the bins and install new batteries.
On most large sites, the best method is to first install and power on the Master unit (in normal mode) and then
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Remote units, it will connect to any new Remote units powered on in the last 68 minutes. It is important to make
sure the Master unit has been sent scan commands to keep looking for new Remote units. This method works
well on large sites that require numerous man-hours to install the Bin-Sense Live system as each Master unit
and Remote unit must only be handled once during the installation process, and Remote units connect to the
Master unit within 68 minutes of being powered on.

Manufactured in Canada by:
Head Office:
IntraGrain Technologies Inc.
118 Husum Road
RM of Sherwood, SK CANADA
S4K 0A4
[e-mail]
1-833-570-7979
www.binsense.com