RapidAIM PTY RapidAIM User manual

www.rapidaim.io
RapidAIM PTY LTD
Brisbane,
Australia
Instruction
Manual_
V1.0 2020

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This handy guide will show
you how to set up your
new RapidAIM automated
trapping grid and get
started with digital fruit y
surveillance!
Please keep this document in a safe place. You
can also nd a digital version on our website -
www.rapidaim.io

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Table of contents
Table of contents 3
Getting started 4
Download app 4
Unboxing 5
Trap preparation 6
Step 1 : Attach the antenna 7
Step 2 : Attach the rope 8
Step 3 : Attach lure stand 9
Step 4 : Activate the trap 10
Step 5 : Close the trap enclosure 12
Deploying traps in the eld 14
Tips for hanging traps 15
Maintenence 16
Deactivate traps with “maintenance mode” 17
Changing lures 17
Charging batteries 17
Removing batteries from a trap 18
FAQs 19
Technical support 20

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Getting started
Download app
Register each trap to your account
If you haven’t already done so, download the
RapidAIM app from the App Store / Play Store.
Log in with your account or register for a new
account (this can be done from the login screen).
Each trap has a unique barcode,
this is how the data from each trap
is linked to your account. Open the
RapidAIM App and select the ‘ + ’
button and then “new trap”.
This will open a barcode scanner.
Scan the code on each trap that
you wish to link with your account
before you activate and hang the
traps in the eld. Note: this step
only links these traps to your
account - you will not see them on
the map in your app (only in the
dropdown list) until they are turned
on at the deployment site (page 9).
Important: Complete the following step BEFORE traps are activated in the eld

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Useful items for deployment
»Nitrile/latex gloves for handling lure/insecticide (The NuFarm Amulet lure products we supply
contain a low concentration of Fipronil which is a slow acting insecticide. At this concentration
(3.4g/kg) the product is considered non-hazardous. The lures can be safely handled; however gloves
are recommended. Refer to the MSDS in the lure package.)
»Secateurs - for pruning around traps
»Flagging tape – we recommend marking the head of the row and the tree trunk that our traps are in.
Unboxing
1. RapidAIM Traps
2. Hanging Ropes
3. Antennas
(standard and high coverage)
4. Lures
5. Rechargeable Batteries (inside
traps) Battery chargers are
supplied for contract terms of 12
Months +
6. Sticky cards (optional - organic
customers)
Unpack each RapidAIM trap from
the box. Locate the pack with
antennas and the pack with the
hanging ropes. You will need these
items for steps 1 & 2.
Locate the pack with the lures.
You will need to bring these to the
deployment site. We recommend
bringing a container or box for
lures and other useful items for
deployment.
In your box you will nd the following items:

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Trap
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Step 1 : Attach the antenna
TRAP PREPARATION
There are two types of antennas:
»the standard antenna (left)
which will be used for the vast
majority of traps
»the high coverage antenna
(right) which has heightened
communication capability.
These are only required if there is
a location that is known to have
poor mobile coverage. Check
your mobile phone signal when
deploying traps – if you do not
get a 3G/4G signal on your phone,
we recommend you use the high
coverage antenna.
Screw the antenna onto the socket
on top of the trap. It is important
that this is securely fastened. Check
that the connection is tight before
hanging the trap, especially if traps
are being pre-prepared before
driving to the site.
Note: There will be a gap of
approx 8mm between the base
of the antenna and the top of the
trap. This is normal.

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TRAP PREPARATION
Step 2 : Attach the rope
There are hanging points with two
holes on each end of the trap for
attaching the rope. (Having two
holes means the trap can still be
hung in the event of damage to a
hanging point.)
Pass the metal aglet through a
hanging point on each side of the
trap.
It is important to ensure that the
trap hangs level when the rope is
attached. (The hook will be directly
above the antenna when it is level.)

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TRAP PREPARATION
Step 3 : Attach lure stand
Complete the remaining steps on site where you will deploy the traps
Traps are baited with a lure, which is placed on a
stand inside the trap.
To place the lure:
»Unclip the yellow side tabs and remove the top
funnel section of the trap
»Place the lure on the stand inside the trap as
shown in the illustrations
»Both NuFarm Amulet lures and Organic
Cuelure-only cotton wick lures t the RapidAIM
lure stand. See the lure pack for MSDS. Amulett Lure (left), Cuelure-only Organic Lure (right)
For wick-type lures place the lure holder on the stand adjacent to the longest side of the trap. When
the lure stand is correctly placed there will be a small audible ‘click’.
For Amulett lures, place parallel to the longest side of the trap. When the lure stand is correctly
placed there will be a small audible ‘click’.

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TRAP PREPARATION
Your traps will appear in the app within 30 minutes
of activation. You should receive a notication on
your device when traps come online.
Step 4 : Activate the trap
Each trap comes with a lithium-ion battery
pack. To activate the trap, plug the battery in by
following the steps below:
Remove the cardboard strip
to the left of the battery pack
(this cardboard was tted
to reduce vibration during
transport).
B
Unclip the battery pack cover
by gently squeezing on the
side tabs.
A
Plug the battery plug into
the socket.
C
Important: DO NOT turn a trap on before it‘s on site.
This step must be completed at the site/tree you wish to hang the trap

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When the battery is plugged in
a red light will come on after a
couple of seconds.
This light will automatically time-out after
5 minutes - at this point the trap sensors
will activate.
Replace the battery pack cover
- ensuring that button and light
lines up with the correct end of
the battery cover.
There will be an audible click
when the cover is snapped into
place by the two side tabs.

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TRAP PREPARATION
Step 5 : Close the trap enclosure
To close the trap, hinge the top funnel section onto the bottom section. Ensure that, on both sides,
the rim of the bottom section stays inside the funnels. Clip the yellow side tabs shut to secure the
two sections together.

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Deploying traps
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DEPLOYING TRAPS IN THE FIELD
It is important that traps are hung in trees that are at least 10m away from buildings, e.g. packing
sheds and/or other infrastructure on site, as these can interfere with the trap signal.
»Where possible, traps should be hung in fruit y host trees and at least 2m above ground level
– if this is not possible, place as high as practicable.
»Ideally traps should be hung in the eastern side of the tree to avoid the intensity of the
afternoon sun.
»When selecting a hanging point, ensure the branch is thick enough to support 1kg of hanging
weight – traps are very robust and withstand swinging in wind or blast sprayers but must be
on a secure branch. Close the hanging hook so that it will not easily slip o the branch.
»Traps should be hung so that they do not rest against branches, trellis wire or any surface if at
all possible – they should be as free from obstruction as practicable.
»Trap funnel openings allow entry of insects to the sensing surface. This area is very sensitive
and it is important that the openings are kept as free as possible from leaves and branches.
We recommend pruning around the area in which the trap will be hung.
Repeat steps 1-5 until you have deployed all the traps
Your traps will appear in the app within 30 minutes of deployment. You should receive a
notication on your device when traps come online.
If for some reason your traps do not appear in your app, please contact us:
suppor[email protected]
[phone]
Tips for hanging traps

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MAINTENANCE
Deactivate traps with “maintenance mode”
Changing lures Charging batteries
If hands or ngers come in close proximity
to sensors while they are active, it can cause
uctuations in the sensor output and possible
false detections.
RapidAIM traps have a “maintenance” button
located at the base of the battery enclosure.
If you need to clean or handle the traps, it is
important that you rst press the maintenance
button to deactivate the sensors. When you
press the button, a red light will come on
indicating the sensors have been deactivated.
After 5 minutes the red light will begin to blink
to warn you that the sensors will automatically
reactivate in 30 seconds. The blinking will
increase speed when 15 seconds remain. If you
need more time, press the maintenance button
again.
Each trap is powered by a 3.6V lithium-ion
battery pack with a eld life of approximately 12
months depending on mobile coverage.
You can check the battery level for each trap via
the RapidAIM app. We recommend swapping out
and charging the battery when the level drops to
20%.
See below for some tips on how to remove the
battery.
To charge batteries simply plug the RapidAIM
battery charger into a power outlet and place
the batteries into the sockets of the charger.
Up to ve batteries can be charged at once.
Charging time is approximately 8 hours. When
the batteries are fully charged, the red indicator
lights turn green.
To change a lure, follow the
steps below:
1. Using gloves, remove the spent lure from
the yellow stand and place it into a sealable
container or bag.
2. Install the new lure in the same orientation as
previously (see page 9).
3. Refer to the MSDS enclosed in the original
packaging for the correct disposal of the used
lure product.

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MAINTENANCE
Removing the battery from a trap
Step 1: Deactivate the sensors by pressing the
maintenance button
Step 3: Unplug the battery
Step 5: We recommend tying a loose knot in the
battery cable so it is obvious that they are at
until you are able to charge the battery.
Step 2: Remove the battery pack cover
Step 4: Release the battery from the enclosure
by gently loosening the two tabs on either side of
the battery
Step 6: Install a fully charged battery. Ensure
that the end of the battery where the cable is
connected is inserted rst and on the same side
as the power plug and button. Hold the cable
ush against the white battery sticker when
inserting.

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FAQs
Can I move traps after they have been deployed?
Yes. To move a trap to another location on your property simply unplug the battery at the current
trap location, and plug the battery back in at its new location. The new trap location will show in the
app within a few minutes.
Why is my trap showing in a dierent location in the app?
»You may have plugged the battery in at a dierent location. As soon as the trap battery is plugged
in, the trap will send its location to the app – so you should only plug the battery in at the location
you wish to hang the trap. Reset by unplugging and re-connecting the trap battery at the trap’s
correct location.
»You may have deployed the trap in a location that does not have high quality mobile connectivity,
or where radio signal is obstructed.
To set a location for the trap manually through the app, navigate to the trap marker you wish to
change. Tap the “info” button on the bottom menu, select “Manual Location” and set the location.
Do I need to clean the traps?
We recommend cleaning the traps at each lure change interval or if you notice that traps are dirty
from sprays or other detritus.
Activate Maintenance mode (page 17), then wipe the trap enclosure and the sensor surface with a
soft sponge using water and a mild biodegradable detergent.
Are the lures safe to handle?
NuFarm Amulet Lures
These lures contain a low concentration of Fipronil, which is a slow acting insecticide. At this
concentration (3.4g/kg) the product is considered non-hazardous. The active ingredient is Cuelure
(more info on Cuelure below). This product may be a skin or eye irritant. Handling with gloves is
recommended. Please refer to the MSDS provided.
Cuelure Cotton wick
These lures do not contain any insecticide products. The active ingredient is Cuelure, a synthetic
parapheromone (4-[4-(acetyloxy)phenyl]-2-butanone). This product may be a skin or eye irritant.
Handling with gloves is recommended.
Please refer to the MSDS provided

Each trap has a unique
barcode (see right). This
is how the data from
each trap is linked to
your account.
Please quote this barcode when
discussing any trap-related issue
with our team.
For questions relating to the set up, deployment,
and on-going maintenance of RapidAIM traps
please contact:
[e-mail]
For urgent matters please contact RapidAIM on
[phone]
www.rapidaim.io
RapidAIM PTY LTD
Brisbane,
Australia
Technical support