Ridder Newton 100-S User manual

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22/01/2021
96000034
Installation Manual
Newton 100-S & 200-S

Ridder Growing Solutions B.V. Mailing address
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2676 LT Maasdijk 2676 ZG Maasdijk
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Issue date 22/01/2021 10:54 Version number manual 010 Item code
96000034

Contents
1 Introduction to this manual 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Purpose 4
1.3 Target group 4
1.4 Symbols and annotations 4
1.5 Documentation included 5
1.6 Disclaimer 5
2 Product information 7
2.1 Components 7
2.2 ST30 board 8
2.3 Technical specifications 8
2.4 Control 9
2.4.1 CX500 9
2.4.2 MultiMa 9
3 Safety 11
3.1 General safety requirements 11
4 Installation 12
4.1 Material requirements 12
4.2 Installation requirements 12
4.3 Installing the weighing system 12
4.4 Control cabinet connections 13
4.5 Calibration 14
4.5.1 Requirements 14
4.5.2 Procedure 14
5 Configuration 16
5.1 CX500 16
5.2 MultiMa 17

1 Introduction to this manual
Ridder Growing Solutions provides both simple and high-tech solutions to horticultural
operations of all sizes. The product range of Ridder Growing Solutions is divided into
three categories:
Water Treatment
Process Automation
Management Systems
The Ridder Newton 100-S and the Ridder Newton 200-S are part of our water
treatment range.
This is the installation manual for the following weighing systems: Newton
100-S and Newton 200-S. This manual was originally published in Dutch.
1.1 Introduction
The Newton 100-S/200-S weighing system is designed to weigh the growth substrate
on a continuous basis. The measurement values can be used to:
monitor the changes in substrate weight (following irrigation and drainage),
ensure that the growth substrate does not become too dry,
time irrigation accurately.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to instruct you on how to install the Newton weighing
systems.
1.3 Target group
This manual is intended for dealers and installers.
1.4 Symbols and annotations
This manual uses symbols, abbreviations and annotations. This section provides an
overview of these.
1.4.1 Symbols
This document may contain the following symbols:
Note: This notice provides important information or a warning. Ignoring this
information may result in product damage or personal injury.
Note: This notice provides important information or a warning.
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Information: This notice provides additional information or a brief
explanation.
Tip: A tip provides a useful suggestion, such as a preference setting or a
recommended course of action.
1.4.2 Abbreviations
This manual uses the following abbreviations:
Symbol Name
cm centimetre
kg kilograms
mA milliamperes
mV millivolts
V Volt
Where appropriate, these terms may be used in full the first time they are
mentioned, with the abbreviation shown in brackets. After that, the
abbreviation will be used.
1.4.3 Method of notation
The following method of notation is used in the user instructions:
A button is indicated as follows: the Start button.
A field is indicated as follows: the Connect string field.
A tab is indicated as follows: the Main tab.
A window is indicated as follows: the Log On window.
1.5 Documentation included
A full set of documentation has been included with the Newton weighing system. This
manual is part of that documentation. You will also find:
Additional information is provided separately in the Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) manuals. Please consult this (these) OEM manual(s) for the
correct use and maintenance of the relevant components.
Electrical wiring diagrams.
1.6 Disclaimer
The Newton 100-S & 200-S series and all its components have been developed
specifically for a horticultural environment. The equipment and accompanying
software must be used in accordance with the instructions in the Ridder Growing
Solutions documentation provided with the equipment and software.
The Newton 100-S & 200-S are designed to weigh the substrate on a continuous basis.
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For other conditions of use, please refer to our General Conditions of Sale.
Your warranty will be void if you fail to observe the instructions provided by Ridder
Growing Solutions.
This manual describes the Newton 100-S & 200-S. Certain details of the Newton
weighing system that you will be installing may vary from the situation shown. Please
refer to the order confirmation to check whether the Newton weighing system
provided has non-standard specifications.
Ridder Growing Solutions has made every effort to provide up-to-date illustrations
and screenshots in this manual. However, the illustrations and screenshots used may
differ in some details from what you actually see. Screenshots have been made using
the English versions of CX Assistant and Service Assistant. For the latest version of
the screenshots, you will need to use the latest version of the CX Assistant and/or
Service Assistant.
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2 Product information
This chapter describes the components and the technical specifications of the Newton
weighing system.
2.1 Components
The Newton 100-S/200-S weighing system consists of the following components:
1. Ridder control cabinet with ST30 board
2. Ridder force transducer
3. Length to be weighed
4. Length between trusses
5. Truss(es)
6. High wire
7. Plants
8. Suspended gutter
9. Support for (existing) gutter
10. (Existing) gutter
Ridder only provides components numbers 1 and 2 (the Ridder control cabinet
with ST30 board and the Ridder force transducer).
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2.2 ST30 board
The ST30 board is delivered calibrated. The printed circuit board provides setting
options for setting the measuring range, calibrating the system and resetting the
measurement to zero.
Figure 2-1: The ST30 board
1. Jumper J1 J1 enables you to select an output signal of 0-20 mA or 0-10 V. For
example, mA is selected by setting J1 to 1.
2. Zero potentiometer The zero potentiometer can be used to compensate for a
dead load. When there is no weight on the scales, this enables the output signal
to be set to exactly 0.0 mA.
3. DIP-switch This DIP-switch enables you to change the measuring range.
4. Gain potentiometer The gain potentiometer enables you to adjust the number
of mV/V. This is used to calibrate the board.
2.3 Technical specifications
Type Newton 100-S weighing
system
Newton 200-S weighing
system
Measurement Weight Weight
Unit kg kg
Measuring
principle
Change in resistance
measured by force transducer
Change in resistance
measured by force transducer
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Type Newton 100-S weighing
system
Newton 200-S weighing
system
Measuring
range
0 - 100 kg (two force
transducers rated for 50 kg)
0 - 200 kg (two force
transducers rated for 100 kg)
Measuring
accuracy:
0.5 kg 1 kg
ST30 output
signal
0 - 20 mA 0 - 20 mA
Power supply 230 V 230 V
Weight of force
transducers
1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Weight of ST30
cabinet
1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Computer CX500 or MultiMa CX500 or MultiMa
Item number 31513000 31513200
2.4 Control
The Newton 100-S & 200-S can be used in combination with a CX500 or a MultiMa.
2.4.1 CX500
The CX500 not only optimizes the climate inside the greenhouse, but also provides
control of irrigation, buffer tanks and energy processes. The CX500 is the ultimate
modular automation solution, suitable for every greenhouse and every crop. It is also
easy to upgrade as the grower's business expands.
CX Assistant
CX Assistant is the configuration, price calculation, installation and management tool
for the CX500. The tool has been designed especially for dealers. It allows you to
perform most of the tasks required to put the CX500 into operation and to modify its
configuration as needed later.
2.4.2 MultiMa
The MultiMa is the most versatile automation solution on the market. It enables you to
control and manage every aspect of your greenhouse, whether it involves irrigation,
water treatment, climate, energy, CO2supplementation and electricity. The MultiMa
is an intelligent solution for commercial growers that require the ultimate in
greenhouse automation.
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Service Assistant
Service Assistant is the configuration, price calculation, installation and management
tool for the MultiMa. This tool allows you to perform most of the tasks required to put
the MultiMa into operation and to modify its configuration as needed later.
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3 Safety
This section describes the safety requirements and precautions to be taken. When
installing, using and removing the Newton 100-S & 200-S, you must comply with the
safety requirements and instructions, and take the correct safety measures.
Read and make sure that you have understood this manual and the
accompanying documents, so that you are aware of the safety instructions.
The dealer must also be familiar with the requirements relating to the on-site
installation of the Newton 100-S & 200-S. See the section "Installation requirements"
on page12 for this.
3.1 General safety requirements
The Newton 100-S & 200-S unit is subject to the following general safety and
regulatory requirements:
Make sure that everyone who works with the Newton 100-S & 200-S has
received adequate training and is familiar with the safety requirements.
Always take prompt and appropriate action in response to warnings and
notifications.
Replace broken or malfunctioning components as soon as possible.
Only use original components to perform repairs or replacements. Please refer
to the current price list or contact the dealer.
It is not permitted to modify the system in any way. Unauthorized modifications
can cause serious harm to personnel, the Newton 100-S & 200-S or the crop.
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4 Installation
This chapter describes the requirements and procedure for installing the Newton
weighing system.
4.1 Material requirements
The following components need to be available in order to install a Newton 100-
S/200-S weighing system:
230-volt power supply near the control cabinet.
Gutter. The minimum length of the gutter is the distance between two roof
trusses in the greenhouse.
The materials required for suspending the gutter.
This may include:
steel wire
clamps to suspend the steel wire from the lattice girder
eye hooks that you screw into the S-load cells
metal brackets to attach the S-load cells to the weighing gutter.
4.2 Installation requirements
The following requirements apply to the on-site installation of the Newton weighing
system:
The gutter must be at least five centimetres above the ground. Usestandard
hanging gutters with suspension system.
The gutter must hang completely free.
Does the grower use a gutter system? Make sure that the existing gutter is
properly supported so that it cannot bend. Hang the new gutter five cm above
the existing gutter.
Make sure that there is sufficient space to connect the cables of the force
transducers to the control cabinet. Do not shorten or extend these cables.
4.3 Installing the weighing system
Complete the following steps to install the weighing system:
1. Attach the force transducers to the gutter suspension system. For example,
directly above the gutter with an S-hook or from the truss.
2. Attach the control cabinet to a board or a post.
3. Connect the force transducer cables directly to the control cabinet. Do not
shorten or extend these cables.
4. Fit the force transducers in line with the direction of force (an arrow on the load
cell indicates the direction of force).
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4.4 Control cabinet connections
The force transducers are already connected to the ST30 board in the cabinet.
Figure 4-1: Control cabinet connections
Complete the following step to connect the components to the control cabinet:
Connect the ST30 circuit board to the power supply (230 Volts).
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4.5 Calibration
This sections contains more information on how to calibrate the Newton weighing
system.
4.5.1 Requirements
Calibration requires the following equipment:
Calibration weights
Multimeter
4.5.2 Procedure
Complete the steps below to calibrate the Newton weighing system:
Check the wiring.
Connect the control cabinet to the 230-V power supply.
Set Jumper J1 (on the ST30 board) to 1.
Set DIP-switch 1 (on the ST30 board) to ON.
Set DIP-switches 2 and 3 to OFF.
Set the range of the multimeter to mA.
Connect the multimeter to the ST30 circuit board as follows:
Multimeter ST30
- Terminal 7
+ Terminal 8
Is the gutter unloaded (empty) and hanging freely? Use the zero potentiometer
to set the output signal of the multimeter to 0.0 mA.
Place the calibration weight.
Use the gain potentiometer to set the output signal of the multimeter to the
corresponding value (see table below and on the next page).
Newton 100-S
Calibration weight Formula Output signal
40 kg (40/100) * 20 mA 8 mA
45 kg (45/100) * 20 mA 9 mA
50 kg (50/100) * 20 mA 10 mA
55 kg (55/100) * 20 mA 11 mA
60 kg (60/100) * 20 mA 12 mA
65 kg (65/100) * 20 mA 13 mA
70 kg (70/100) * 20 mA 14 mA
75 kg (75/100) * 20 mA 15 mA
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Calibration weight Formula Output signal
80 kg (80/100) * 20 mA 16 mA
Newton 200-S
Calibration weight Formula Output signal
80 kg (80/200) * 20 mA 8 mA
90 kg (90/200) * 20 mA 9 mA
100kg (100/200) * 20 mA 10 mA
110 kg (110/200) * 20 mA 11 mA
120 kg (120/200) * 20 mA 12 mA
130 kg (130/200) * 20 mA 13 mA
140 kg (140/200) * 20 mA 14 mA
150 kg (150/200) * 20 mA 15 mA
160 kg (160/200) * 20 mA 16 mA
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5 Configuration
The output of the ST30 board is connected directly to the input of the CompactiMa
module (if using CX500 or MultiMa) or the XP input module (if using MultiMa).
In the software, you need to specify that the sensor (the ST30 board) has an output of
0 - 20 mA.
5.1 CX500
Do you have a CX500? Use CX Assistant to set the output of the setting correctly.
Select your External start contact.
To find this, navigate this path:
System - Irrigation unit -
Irrigation group.
Click the IO Settings button.
The Change IO Settings window
opens.
Select 'Universal sensor [0 - 100 [%]]'
with an output of 0 - 20 [mA].
Click the OK button.
The Change IO Settings window
closes.
You have set that the sensor has an output
of 0 - 20 mA.
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5.2 MultiMa
Do you have a MultiMa?Use Service Assistant to set the output of the sensor
correctly.
Make sure that the 'Input address
external contact' is linked to a
connection of an I/O card.
Go to the attributes of the
measurement.
Click the Change panels button, and
then select 'Change attributes of
inputs and outputs'.
Select the 'Input address external
contact’ measurement.
For attributes, select the 'Sensor type'
setting.
Click the ... button.
TheI/O attributes window opens.
Select 'Universal sensor [0 - 100 [%]]'
with an output of 0 - 20 [mA].
Click the OK button.
The I/O attributes window closes.
You have set that the sensor has an output
of 0 - 20 mA.
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