Munters Green Field DC User manual

User Manual
Green Field DC
Climate Controller
/MIS/UmEN-2730-05/19 Rev 1.0
P/N: 116816
Green Field
DC

Green Field DC
User Manual
Rev 1.0, 11/2022
This manual for use and maintenance is an integral part of the apparatus together with the attached
technical documentation.
This document is destined for the user of the apparatus: it may not be reproduced in whole or in part,
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developments.

Index
chapter page
1INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
1.1 Disclaimer------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
1.2 Introduction---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
1.3 Notes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
2GENERAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
2.1 Keyboard-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
2.2 Hot Screens--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
2.3 Main Menu Icons --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2.4 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
2.5 Operation Mode----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
3PROGRAM -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
3.1 Run Time Program--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
3.1.1 Based on Time/Qty..................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 Water Before and After Dosing Process................................................................................ 14
3.2 Dosing Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
3.2.1 Dosing Channel Definition......................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Proportional Qty........................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.3 Proportional Time ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.4 Time.................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.2.5 Quantity ......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.6 Common Dosing Program for Open Fields (example)......................................................
17
3.2.7 Controlled EC/pH based on P.Qty. (example)................................................................... 18
3.2.8 EC Pre-Control (example) .......................................................................................................... 19
3.3 Irrigation Based on Time------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20
3.3.1 Example 1: Single Valve............................................................................................................ 20
3.3.2 Example 2: Group Valve ........................................................................................................... 21
3.3.3 Example 3: Group Valves and Individual Valve ................................................................. 22
3.3.4 Example 4: Excess Radiation.................................................................................................... 23
3.3.5 Example 5: Excess Rain.............................................................................................................. 23
3.3.6 Example 6: Days of Week ........................................................................................................ 23
3.4 Irrigation Based on External Condition (Field) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
3.5 Irrigation Based on Radiation Sum (Greenhouses)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27

3.6 Irrigation Based on VPD Sum (Field) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
3.7 Agitator -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
3.8 Selector -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
3.9 Filter Flushing-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
3.10 Cooling--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
3.11 Misting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
3.12 Water Heating---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
4MANUAL---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35
4.1 System Pause ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
4.2 Start/Stop Program----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
4.3 Start/Stop Valve------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36
4.4 Manual Filter Flush------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
5ALARM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38
5.1 Reset--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
5.2 Alarm History------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
5.3 Alarm Definition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
5.4 Alarm Setting-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
5.5 EC/pH Alarm Definition------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
5.6 EC/pH Alarm Setting------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
5.7 Radio System Alarm Definition---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
5.8 Radio System Alarm View -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
5.9 SMS Subscription --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
6HISTORY----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44
6.1 System History----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
6.2 Irrigation Log-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
6.3 Rad. Sum & Drain Log----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
6.4 Uncompleted Irrigation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
6.5 Uncompleted Programs-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
6.6 Daily Irrigation---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
6.7 Irrigation Accumulation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
6.8 AUX Meter Accumulation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
6.9 Accumulation Reset ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
6.10 Filters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
6.11 Cooling--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
6.12 Sensor Log ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
6.13 Event Log----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
6.14 System Log------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
7WARRANTY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------53

1Introduction
1.1 Disclaimer
Munters reserves the right to make alterations to specifications, quantities, dimensions etc. for production
or other reasons, subsequent to publication. The information contained herein has been prepared by
qualified experts within Munters. While we believe the information is accurate and complete, we make no
warranty or representation for any particular purposes. The information is offered in good faith and with
the understanding that any use of the units or accessories in breach of the directions and warnings in this
document is at the sole discretion and risk of the user.
1.2 Introduction
Congratulations on your excellent choice of purchasing a Green Field DC!
In order to realize the full benefit from this product it is important that it is installed, commissioned and
operated correctly. Before installation or using the fan, this manual should be studied carefully. It is also
recommended that it is kept safely for future reference. The manual is intended as a reference for
installation, commissioning and day-to-day operation of the Munters Controllers.
1.3 Notes
Date of release: June 2020
Munters cannot guarantee to inform users about the changes or to distribute new manuals to them.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the
expressed written permission of Munters. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

2General
2.1 Keyboard
•
Numeric- To enter values,
quantities. Act as shortcuts to
selections.
•+/- Key: Toggles between
positive and negative values
and marks check boxes
option selection. In a History
screen, use to toggle
between quantities and time
format.
•Arrows: Scroll up, down, left,
and right to select menus.
•: To main menu,
also acts as "ESC" and
"Back" keys.
•: Enter menu,
submenu, value, open
window, confirm a value or
change.
•: Access help
screens and graphs.
•: Erases typing
mistake.

2.2 Hot Screens
Press MENU from Main Menu to see Read-Only overview running processes. Press MENU again to
return to Main Menu
Nine Hot Screens/Keys:
0 Hot Key: Icon of active actions/processes
1: Main Screen/System Status
2: Irrigation Process
3: Irrigation Program Status
4: Water, EC/pH, Dosing
5: Filter Flushing Status
6: Temperature & Humidity measurement
7: Weather Station measurement
8: System Pressure

2.3 Main Menu Icons
2.4 Introduction
To set an irrigation program-regiment/strategy: the grower must select necessary valves and set Run Time
and Dosing program. May define 1 or more programs for 1 or more valves.
Run Time Programs-
•Based on Time or Quantity
•Set water before and after dosing process (fertilizer injection)
Data log-
irrigation log,
water meter,
and system
event log
Programs:
irrigation
regimen,
dosing recipe,
filter flushing,
entire program
Conduct manual
irrigation process,
filter flush, system
pause
Set alarm
threshold, and
reset
For
professional
technical use
only
For
professional
technical use
only
System set-up,
time/date,
sensors
calibration, unit
measurements
Manually test
field devices
(valves,
pumps…),
sensor values
(EC, pH, temp,
hum…)
1.Program
2.Manual
3.Alarm
4.History
5.Test
6.Setup
7.Config
8.Install
Irrigation
Triggers
Dosing
Programs
Valve
Run time
Programs
Irrigation
Programs

Dosing Programs (fertilization)
•Up to 8 dosing channels per program
•Dosing method per channel (Time, Quantity, EC/pH)
Irrigation Timing based on External Conditions
•Start/ Stop up to 2 Dry Contacts
•Start/End time for irrigation period
•Trigger Type
2.5 Operation Mode
There are three levels of operation:
•Read Only (restricted): All the parameters and menus are visible but cannot be modified.
•User (partially restricted): Menus 1-6 are fully accessible and can be modified. Menus 7 and
8 can be viewed but not modified.
•Technician (unrestricted): All menus are fully accessible (no restrictions).
To change the operation mode, press the Mode key
Press ENTER when the “Mode” icon is selected
The controller recognizes the operation mode according to the password that is entered:
MODE
PASSWORD
Read Only 0000
User 9785 or 0101
If an incorrect password is entered, then this screen will appear:
The Operation mode can be configured to automatically return to the “Read-Only” mode after a certain
amount of time.
OPERATION MODE –USER
?
1
2
3
OPERATION MODE
Please Enter Password
OPERATION MODE
WRONG PASSWORD
Please Try Again.

NOTE Refer to the SYSTEM SETUP section in the Installation Manual.
SYSTEM SETUP
HISTORY
History Resolution ► 1 HOUR
WEATHER STATION
Controller Function ► LOCAL
OPERATION MODE
Automatic return to RO mode ► NO
Return period to RO mode ► 00:10
COMMUNICATION
Controller Number ► 1
Lower Port – Protocol ► GREEN NET
Lower Port – BaudRate ► 9600
Upper Port – Protocol ► NONE
Upper Port – BaudRate ► 9600
•In order to perform a cold start or firmware upgrade, the controller must be in the
“Technician” mode.
•If there is a power failure, the controller will power up with the last mode that used.

3Program
•Run Time Program
•Dosing Program
•Irrigation Based on Time
•Irrigation Based on External Condition (Field)
•Irrigation Based on Radiation Sum (Greenhouses)
•Irrigation Based on VPD Sum (Field)
•Agitator
•Selector
•Filter Flushing
•Cooling
•Misting
•Water Heating
3.1 Run Time Program
For every irrigation program, define a Run Time recipe.
2. Water
Run Time
•Based on Time/Qty
•Water Before and After Dosing Process
3.1.1 BASED ON TIME/QTY
Qty.
1. Program
WATER RUN TIME PROGRAM
#
Method
Water
Before
After
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
10.000
25.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
QTY.
TIME

Define
Time
Define value for "before" and "after" time program
3.1.2 WATER BEFORE AND AFTER DOSING PROCESS
NOTE Define total Time/Qty. Before and after deducted from total Time/Qty.
3.2 Dosing Program
For every irrigation program, define a Dosing recipe.
3. Dosing
•Dosing Channel Definition
•Proportional Qty.
•Proportional Time
•Time
•Quantity
•Common Dosing Program for Open Fields (example)
•Controlled EC/pH based on P.Qty. (example)
•EC Pre-Control (example)
3.2.1 DOSING CHANNEL DEFINITION
NOTE Channel mode pre-configured by technician
Channel
Define dosing method for specific channels
(USA: Qty. = gallon)
WATER RUN TIME PROGRAM
#
Method
Water
Before
After
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
TIME
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
00:15:00
25.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
00:00:00
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
00:00:00
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
WATER RUN TIME PROGRAM
#
Method
Water
Before
After
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
TIME
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
QTY.
00:15:00
25.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
00:02:00
5.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
00:01:00
5.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
Time
2 min
12 min
Water
Water + dosing
Water
1 min
1. Program

3.2.2 PROPORTIONAL QTY.
NOTE 1/1000, Litre/m³, gallon/1000 gallons
3.2.3 PROPORTIONAL TIME
P. Time Define minimum dose
for each channel
Ex: Ch 1= P1+P2+P3…+Pn= 10 min.
Time in pulses for Channel 1 or 2
NOTE Proportional Time= Take desired dosing time and spread out dose over irrigation program in
open/close pulses per channel.
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
5.00
2
EC
5.00
3
ACID
5.00
---
---
---
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
P.QTY
P.QTY
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
00:00
2
EC
00:00
3
ACID
0.00
---
---
---
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
P.TIME
P.QTY
P. QTY
P. TIME
TIME
QTY
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
00:10
2
EC
00:10
3
ACID
00:05
---
---
---
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
P.TIME
P.TIME
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
Irrigation

3.2.4 TIME
Time
Define in 1 bulk: Open
for a set time straight
through, i.e. not spread
out over a defined
program.
Ex: Ch 3= P1= 5 min. (1 pulse) Time in bulk Channel 3
3.2.5 QUANTITY
NOTE Example shows liters, in USA use gallons.
Qty
•Option A: In Bulk (similar to Time above).
•Option B: Spread Out (According to dosing configuration done by technician).
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING
CHANNEL
1
EC
00:10
2
EC
00:10
3
ACID
00:05
--
-
--
-
--
P. QTY
P. TIME
TIME
QTY
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
00:15
2
EC
00:10
3
ACID
00:05
---
---
---
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
TIME
TIME
5 min
Irrigation
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
4.00
2
EC
5.00
3
ACID
2.00
---
---
---
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
QTY.
QTY.
4 liters
Quantity in bulk Channel 1
Irrigation
Ex: Ch 1= P1= 4liters.
(1 pulse)
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
Quantity in pulses
Irrigation
Ex: Ch 1= P1+P2+P3…
+Pn= 4 litres.

Main Menu 7. Dosing Configuration
Define according to Bulk or
Spread
Back in Dosing Program menu,
define Injection per Dosing Channel.
3.2.6 COMMON DOSING PROGRAM FOR OPEN FIELDS (EXAMPLE)
Fertilization (EC) amounts are fixed, no matter
how much water goes through (channels 1 &2:
Passive) pH is controlled at 5.50
**Channel 3 (Acid channel): Pulse width fluctuates according to controller calculations depending on pH
levels to keep it on target.
DOSING CONFIGURATION
EC Alarms 
pH Alarms

Minimum On Time (sec)
Minimum Off Time (sec)
EC Coarse Tuning (0-10)
EC Fine Tuning (0-10)
pH Coarse Tuning (0-10)
pH Fine Tuning (0-10)
Control Cycle (sec)
EC/pH Averaging (0-Low, 20-High)
Dosing Boost. Off Delay (mm:ss)
Dosing by QTY. Method 
NO
NO
1.0
1.0
5
5
5
5
6
3
00:10
BULK
BULK
SPREAD
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
4.00
2
EC
5.00
3
ACID
2.00
---
---
---
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
QTY.
QTY.
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
PASSIV
2.00
2
PASSIV
5.00
3
ACID
3.00
---
---
---
Target PH
Passive Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
5.50
QTY.
P.QTY
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
Ch.1
Ch.2
Ch. 1Spread Qty. = 2 liters
Ch. 2Spread Qty. = 5 liters
Irrigation
P1
P2
P3
P4

3.2.7 CONTROLLED EC/PHBASED ON P.QTY.(EXAMPLE)
Example A-
Example B Define dosing
program: Nutrient
amount and desired
EC/pH levels
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
5.00
2
EC
5.00
3
ACID
5.00
---
---
---
Target EC
Target PH
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
1.50
5.50
P.QTY
P.QTY
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
2.00
2
EC
5.00
3
ACID
3.00
---
---
---
Target EC
Target PH
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
1.50
5.50
P.QTY
P.QTY
3 liter

1m³
pH Target = 5.5
Irrigation
pH Dosing
by P. Qty.
P1
P2
P3

3.2.8 EC PRE-CONTROL (EXAMPLE)
NOTE Must be previously defined by technician
For hydraulic pre-control systems in greenhouses: When collecting excess water from drains, grower can
set EC target before water goes through irrigation system. Discrepancies
EC Pre-Control ON
*Only if this was pre-
defined by technician
during installation.
Define pre-controlled EC target
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
EC Pre-Control: OFF
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
2.00
2
EC
5.00
3
ACID
3.00
---
---
---
Target EC
Target PH
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
1.50
5.50
P.QTY
P.QTY
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
EC Pre-Control: ON
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
2.00
2
EC
5.00
3
ACID
3.00
---
---
---
Target EC
Target PH
Target EC Pre-Control
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
1.50
5.50
-----
P.QTY
P.QTY
OFF
ON

3.3 Irrigation Based on Time
1. Irrigation Select program
•
Example 1: Single Valve
•Example 2: Group Valve
•Example 3: Group Valves and Individual Valve
•Example 4: Excess Radiation
•Example 5: Excess Rain
•Example 6: Days of Week
3.3.1 EXAMPLE 1: SINGLE VALVE
Irrigation program for one valve
NOTE Min. Time= Delay between cycles from start time to start time
Clock Start= Number of cycles
DOSING PROGRAM
Program: 1
EC Pre-Control: ON
INJECTION PER DOSING CHANNEL
1
EC
2.00
2
EC
5.00
3
ACID
3.00
---
---
---
Target EC
Target PH
Target EC Pre-Control
EC Dosing Method
PH Dosing Method
1.50
5.50
0.80
P.QTY
P.QTY
1. Program
DATE : 19-Apr-07 TIME : 16:12:32
IRRIGATION PROGRAM
Program: 4
Priority: --
Const. 0%
Start Time
Clock Start
Min. Time
08:00
2
01:00
Valve #
Run Time #
Dosing Prog
001
1
1
Day: 01/01
Dose/Water
1
D
Valve
V2
V1
9:00
8:00
10:00
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
GreenJet
GreenJet
Inlet
EC Sensor-
Target 0.8
GreenJet
Outlet
3-Way
Valve
Fresh Water
Drain Water

3.3.2 EXAMPLE 2: GROUP VALVE
Irrigation program for a group of two valves
NOTE Min. Time= Delay between cycles from start to start
Clock Start= Number of cycles
DATE : 19-Apr-07 TIME : 16:12:32
IRRIGATION PROGRAM
Program: 4
Priority: --
Const. 0%
Start Time
Clock Start
Min. Time
08:00
2
01:00
Valve #
Run Time #
Dosing Prog
001+002
1 1
1 1
Day: 01/01
Dose/Water
1
D
Valve
V2
V1
9:00
8:00
10:00
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Valve 1 & 2- run 2 cycles, 1 hour between start
times on Run Time & Dosing Prog. 1
Valve 1: runs 2 cycles, 1 hour between
start times on Run Time & Dosing Prog. 1
+

3.3.3 EXAMPLE 3: GROUP VALVES AND INDIVIDUAL VALVE
Irrigation program for a group and individual
valve
NOTE Different/interchangeable delays (multiple start time) dividing the day into periods
NOTE Min. Time= Delay between cycles from start to start
Clock Start= Number of cycles in every period (start time)
Depending on weather conditions, increase/decrease amount of water emitted from valves without
changing the program.
DATE : 19-Apr-07 TIME : 16:12:32
IRRIGATION PROGRAM
Program: 4
Priority:
Const. 0%
Start Time
Clock Start
Min. Time
08:00 10:30 12:30
2 2 2
01:00 00:30 1:00
Valve #
Run Time #
Dosing Prog
001+002 003
1 1 2
1 1 2
Day: 01/01
Dose/Water
1 2 3
DWD
Valve
V2
V1
8:00
11:00
C1
C2
10:30
V3
9:00
C1
C2
12:30
C1
C2
C1
C2
1:30
C1
C2
C1
C2
Time
C1= cycle 1
C2= cycle 2
Valve 1 & 2- runs 6 cycles simultaneously on Run Time &
Dosing Program 1, valve 3 runs after valves 1& 2 on Run time
& Dosing Program 2, different/interchangeable start times.
+