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INSTALLATION MANUAL
NMC DC
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NMC-DC INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Table of Contents
1. General Instructions 7
2. Basic Requirements for On-Site Preparation 8
3. NMC-DC General Dimensions 9
4. Unpacking and Installation 10
4.1 Unpacking 10
4.2 Solar Panel and ControllerInstallation 12
5. Power Supply Wiring 13
5.1 Main Battery Wiring 13
5.2 Solar Panel Wiring 15
5.3 Cold Start 16
5.4 Set Language, Date and Time 18
6. Electrical Installation 19
6.1 Input/Output Layout 19
6.1.1 Input/Output Card Layout 20
6.2 ControllerHardware Verification 21
6.3 Solenoid Installation 22
6.4 Output Terminals 24
6.4.1 12V DC Latch Connection 24
6.4.2 12V DC Latch Hydraulic Connection 25

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6.5 Input Terminals 26
6.5.1 Wring 26
6.5.2 Digital Input Connection 28
6.5.3Analog Input Connection 29
6.5.4Analog Input Dip Switch Selections 30
6.6 PC and Inter-ControllerCommunication 31
6.6.1 Card Installation 31
6.6.2 Wiringand Controller Setup 32
7. Controller Set-Up 34
7.1 Hardware Checklist 34
7.2 Output Definition 35
7.3 Digital Input Definition 37
7.4Analog Input Definition 38
8. Controller Test Procedure 39
8.1 Test Relays 39
8.2 Digital Input Test 40
8.3Analog Input Test 41
8.4 Power & Communication Test 43
9. System Configuration Procedure 44
9.1 Device Delay Configuration 44
9.2 Pump Station Configuration 45
9.3 Valve Configuration 46
9.4 Valve Flow Rate 46
9.5 Water Meter 47

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9.6 Dosing Channel Configuration 48
9.7 Dosing Configuration 49
9.8 EC/pH Sensor Range 50
9.9 History Resolution 51
9.10 System Nutrigation™Check 52
9.10.1 Simulation 53
9.10.2 Water Run Time 54
9.10.3 Start/Stop Valve 55
9.11 Data Plug 56
10. Controller Advanced Settings 57
10.1 Pump Station Configuration 57
10.2 Multiple Water Meters 60
10.3 Drain Meter Measurement 62
10.3.1 Drain Log 63
10.4 Various Dosing Configurations 64
10.4.1 Method 164
10.4.2 Method 265
10.4.3 Method 365
10.5 Dosing Configuration 66
10.5.1 EC/pH Control 66
10.5.2 EC/pH ControlAlarm Setting 66
10.6 Dual EC/pH Sensors 67
10.7Advanced System Setup 68
10.8 SMS Setup 71
Edit SMS Phonebook 72
SMS Personal Message 72

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11. Hot Keys and Status Screens 73
Appendix A- NMC-DC Parts List 74
Appendix B-Troubleshooting 77
Appendix C-Replacement and Additional Installations 82
Appendix D-Sensor Installation and Definition 86
Appendix E-Technical Specifications 98
Appendix F-Main Menu Tree 105
Warranty 109

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1. General Instructions
•Installation should be performed by authorized technicians only.
•Verify that field components are working properly.
•All safety regulations are to be applied.
•Do not apply force or pressure on components during the installation
procedure.
•Refer to your supervisor if problems occur during installation procedure.

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2. Basic Requirements for On-Site Preparation
•Verify Main Battery 12VDC and solar panel.
•Environment temperature between (-10oc)-(+60oc).
•Verify protection from damaging climate conditions.
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3. General Dimensions
32.5 cm
12.75 in
28 cm
11 in
18.5 cm
7.25 in
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Package carefully
1 2
Solar Panel and accompanying accessories
4. Unpacking and Installation
4.1 Unpacking
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Package carefully
NMC-DC and
accompanying
accessories
3 4
5
User manual
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BOTTOMOF CONTROLLER
4.2 Solar Panel and Controller Installation
Solar Panel on pole
1
Washer and nut x4
2
Controller on pole
3
Washer and nut x4
4
TOPOF PANEL
BOTTOMOF PANEL
TOP OF CONTROLLER
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Controller case
and cover
9V Battery
Gland cover
CAUTION! SHOCK HAZARD! The electrical
installationshouldbe performed by a
qualified electrician only!
5. Power Supply Wiring
5.1 Main Battery Wiring
1
3
2
4Wirethrough
gland and into
the controller
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Terminalscrew
Wires Wiresto 12VDC battery
5
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Wiresas shown
Terminalscrew
Battery switch is in OFF position!
NOTE: Recommended battery is 17Ah or more.
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5.2 Solar Panel Wiring
1
Solar Power Cable Cable into Controller through gland
23
Sleevesto expose wires
4
Terminalscrew
Wiresas shown
Terminalscrew
9V Battery
Main Battery
Solar Panel
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Delete
In case cold start was not done on time:
Brown button
5.3 Cold Start
1
2
2
Battery Switch
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For process
to end
Delete button until ‘Cold
Start’ message appears
3 4
5 76
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“6. Setup” in Main Menu
“2. System Setup”
Enter desired language and volumeunit
“1. Time & Date” in Setup menu and set
“MENU” on
touch pad
1 2
Note: In any given menu, you may use arrow and
ENTER keys on touch pad to make a selection or press
the corresponding number and ENTER on touch pad as
a short cut.
4 53
5.4 Set Language, Time and Date
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Out –output (Pumps, Valves, Filters…)
DI –digital input (water meter, fertilizer meter)
AI –analog input (EC, pH, Temperature…)
. Electrical Installation6
9-16 DC Latch output
6.1 Input/Output Layout
17-24 DC Latch output1-8 DC Latch output
4 Digital &
4 Analog input
Card
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