IRROMETER IRRocloud IC-10 User manual

IC-10 Sensor Monitor Guide
Device ID: _______________________________________
*IMPORTANT* This Device IDwill berequired to register your device. If
installing multiple devices, make sure tonote which ID’s are installed ineach
location.
The IC-10 isa cellular device reporting toIRROMETER’s IRROcloud platform.
Reliable cellular service is required inthearea ofinstallation for proper
operation.
Additional information about using the IRROcloud platform, sensor
interpretation, wire extension requirements, and troubleshooting can be
found on the home page of IRROcloud by clicking on the IRROcloud icon in the
upper left.
www.irrocloud.com
IRROcloud Registration
We recommend registering your device prior toinstallation toallow for quick
validation of communication once installed. If this isyour first IC-10,you will
need to create an account on the IRROcloud platform:
Go to www.irrocloud.com and select the “Create New Account” option in the
lower right of thelogin screen. Follow theprompts to create and then activate
your new account. A valid email address will be required.
Once your account iscreated,or you already have an existing account, you will
need to add this device to your account. Login, gotothe main Dashboard page,
click onthe “Register New Device” link inthe upper left ofthe device list.
Input the device ID code from above and choose confirm. The IC-10 will now be
added to your account and will be visible on the device list.
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IC-10 Installation
This Monitor isshipped with the batteries uninstalled. Complete the rest ofthe
installation before installing the batteries.
APhillips head screwdriver will be required for installation. Ifmodifying sensor wire
lengths, cutting and stripping tools will also beneeded, along with waterproof wire
splices.Sensor installation may require a 7/8" (22 mm) diameter bar (or 1/2" IPS
pipe) oran IRROMETER Coring Tool,Auger, or Slide Hammer Tool.
The IC-10 can be mounted on a pole or post with the provided screws. Secure with
holes at the top andbottom flanges. Installation must bevertical, and at a height
that will prevent any flooding ofthe enclosure. Additional height may be
necessary for areas with poor cellular reception.
Use a screwdriver toremove the six screws securing the cover. These screws are
not retained in the cover, use care to avoid losing any.
Remove the plug from each cable gland used androute sensor wires into the IC-
10, pulling enough through to provide some slack in the wires after connection.
Tighten the gland onthe fitting to secure the wires and weather-proof the
enclosure. Leave the plugs in all unused glands.
Each sensor channel onthe IC-10 is labeled for the appropriate sensor, twowires
per channel:
S-TEMP:Soil Temperature Sensor (Red Wires)
SM1 – SM6:Watermark Soil Moisture Sensors (Green Wires)
IRRIG:Irrigation Switch (Red and Black Wires)
RAIN:Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge (Red and Yellow Wires)
A-TEMP:Air Temperature Station (Black Wires)
To connect the sensors, lift the black lever oneach port, insert the stripped wire
end, and close the lever.
Once all sensors are connected and installation is complete, install the batteries as
shown in the battery holder. In about one minute, the IC-10will attempt to
connect toIRROcloud. Success is indicated by the following patterns on the green
LED located above batteries:
-Solid for up to 30 seconds (attempting to connect to cellular network)
-Blinking for 5 to 20 seconds (connected to network, attempting to send data)
-Solid for up to 30 seconds (success, disconnecting)
If the LED never blinks, a cellular connection could not be established. Once this
pattern completes, the device will show activity on IRROcloud if communication
was successful. Install the cover using all six screws and installation is complete.
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New units include data service which will require a renewal one year after
activation. Expected battery life is 2+ years and no other hardware maintenance
should be necessary.
If using the mapping feature on IRROcloud, note the exact location where the
device islocated so that you can input the latitude and longitude coordinates.
Sensor Installation
WATERMARK (200SS - Green Wires)
Conditioning
If time permits, conditioning the sensors before installation will provide the most
accurate results immediately. Avoid soaking for extended period of time. Without
conditioning, afew irrigation cycles will beneeded before accurate response.
To condition sensors:
-Soak for 30minutes partially submerged and let dry overnight
-Soak again for 30minutes in the morning, let dry through the day
-Soak the sensors overnight, remove inthe morning.
-Always install sensors wet.
Installation
Sensors must be installed inthe root zone either vertically oruptoa 45° angle.
Using a 7/8" (22 mm) diameter bar (or 1/2" IPS pipe) or an IRROMETER Coring
Tool or Slide Hammer Tool, make a hole to the desired depth. With hard or rocky
soil, a larger hole can be made with a soil auger. Fill the bottom ofthe hole with a
mud slurry made from native soil, then push the sensor down into the slurry. This
process will ‘grout’ the sensor tothe soil for maximum contact. Backfill the rest of
the hole with the remaining mix. (visit www.irrometer.com for installation videos)
Before installation, the sensor can beattached toa 1/2" class 315 PVC (thin wall
SDR 13.5) or 3/4" CPVC (SDR 11) pipe with an PVC to ABS cement. The pipe
becomes a conduit toprotect the sensor wires and also helps toinstall and
remove the sensor, ifdesired. Cap the top of the pipe to prevent water having
access to the sensor through the pipe. Asmall hole should bedrilled atthe bottom
of the pipe just above the sensor, toallow water todrain away ifitbecomes
trapped in the pipe. (visit www.irrometer.com for pipe assembly instructions)
Soil Temperature (200TS, Red Wires)
The Soil Temperature sensor should beinstalled in ata depth representing an
average of the upper two WATERMARK depths. All WATERMARK sensor readings
will be compensated by this sensor ifconnected, for better accuracy.
Bore a 1/2" (13 mm) orlarger diameter hole inthe soil and insert the temperature
sensor. Backfill the hole.
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Air Temperature Station (ATS - Black Wires)
The air temperature station includes aradiation shield for optimal sensor
accuracy and can beused tosend text message alerts for frost reporting.
Sensor Placement
A“sensor station” is a single point ofmeasurement with multiple sensors
installed at different depths. Shallow rooted crops less than 12” [30cm] can
use a single sensor, but deeper-rooted row crops (small grains, vines) will
need atleast two depths and trees may require thee to cover the root zone.
An IC-10 can beinstalled as a single sensor station, orsplit between two with
wire extensions on the sensors. Not to exceed 1000ft (18 AWG). As a general
rule ofthumb, one sensor station every 10to15acres is recommended.
Furrow or Flood Irrigation– Locate sensing stations about 2/3 ofthe way down
the run, just ahead ofthetail or backup water. This is thearea where water
penetration is usually thepoorest. With treecrops, locate sensors on the
southwest side ofthe tree (in the Northern Hemisphere) as this side gets the
hot afternoon sun.
Sprinkler Irrigation –Withtree crops, locate sensors at the drip line ofthe
canopy being sure that they are not obstructed from the sprinkler’s
distribution. With row crops, locate sensors right in theplant row.
Center Pivot Irrigation – Place sensors at 4-5 locations down the length of the
pivot (between towers) just ahead ofthe‘start’ point. Additional locations at
“hot spots” or good production areas ofthe field, can help give a better overall
view of the field.
Drip or Micro Irrigation – Sensors must be located in the wetted area. With
drip emitters this is usually 12"-18" (30-45 cm) from theemitter. With micro-
sprinklers, usually 24"-36" (60-90 cm) is best.
WARRANTY: The IRROMETER COMPANY warrants its products against defective workmanship or materials under
normal useforone year from date ofpurchase. Defective parts will be replaced at no charge foreither labor orparts
if returned to the manufacturer during the warranty period. The seller’s or manufacturer’s only obligation shall be
to replace the defective part and neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable forany injury, loss or damage, direct
or consequential, arising out of the useof or inability touse the product. This warranty does not protect against
abuse, shipping damage, neglect, tampering orvandalism, freezing orother damage whether intentionally or
inadvertently caused by the user.
For technical support please contact us at: [email protected]
IRROMETER COMPANY INC.
1425 Palmyrita Ave. Riverside, CA 92507
951-682-9505
[email protected]
www.irrometer.com
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