Ridder HortiMaX-Go User manual

HortiMaX-Go!
Installation Manual
SV 1.2 24/08/2018
160211MAN060
96000000

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manual or their possible consequences.
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Publication date: 24/08/2018 11:33 160211MAN060 Item code: 96000000

Contents
1 Introduction to this manual 5
1.1 Introduction 5
1.2 Purpose 5
1.3 Target group 5
1.4 Symbols and method of notation 5
1.4.1 Symbols 5
1.4.2 Method of notation 6
1.5 Documentation overview 6
1.6 Disclaimer 6
2 Product information 7
2.1 What is the HortiMaX-Go!? 7
2.2 Associated components 7
2.3 System architecture 9
2.4 Storage and transport 10
2.5 Removal 11
3 Installation 12
3.1 Requirements 12
3.2 Step-by-step installation and configuration instructions 12
3.3 HortiMaX-Go! control cabinet 13
3.3.1 Location and connection requirements 14
3.3.2 Connecting supply voltage (power supply) 14
3.3.3 Fieldbus 15
3.4 Smart Switches 15
3.4.1 DIP switch 16
3.4.2 LED indicators for bus communication 17
3.4.3 LED indicators for operation 18
3.4.4 Location and connection requirements 19
3.4.5 Connecting equipment and contacts 19
3.5 MTV-Go! 20
3.5.1 Installation instructions 20
3.5.2 Representative location 21
3.6 Meteo-Go! 21
3.6.1 Location 22
3.6.2 Sharing a weather station 22
3.6.3 Network connection 23
4 Configuration 24
4.1 System settings 24
4.1.1 New start 24
4.1.2 Scanning 25
4.2 Configuration settings 26
4.2.1 System time 27
4.2.2 Location 28
4.2.3 Network address 29
4.2.4 Physical components 29
4.3 Climate settings 30
4.3.1 Run times 30
4.3.2 Opening direction 31
4.4 Irrigation settings 31
4.4.1 Assigning valves to valve groups 31

4.4.2 Valves simultaneously 32
4.4.3 Calibrating the EC and pH sensors 32
4.4.4 Setting up flow sensor 34
Appendix A: HortiMaX-Go!-Pro touchscreen Controller 35
5.1 Panel pc 1 36
5.2 Panel pc 2 37
Appendix B: Settings overview 38
6.1 Alarm settings 38
6.2 Climate settings 38
6.2.1 Standard zone measurements 38
6.2.2 Leeward side 38
6.2.3 Windward side 39
6.2.4 Side ventilation 39
6.2.5 Screen 39
6.2.6 Hot air heater 40
6.2.7 Central heating 40
6.2.8 CO2 valve 40
6.2.9 Humidification (fogging) 40
6.2.10 Pad and fan 41
6.2.11 Pad valve 41
6.2.12 Cooling 41
6.2.13 Recirculation fan 41
6.2.14 Inflation fan 42
6.2.15 Cyclic program 42
6.2.16 Supplementary lighting 42
6.3 Irrigation settings 42
6.3.1 EC pre-blending 42
6.3.2 Fertilizer dosing (irrigation) 43
6.3.3 Acid dosing 43
6.3.4 Valve group 43
6.3.5 Fertilizer dosing (valve group) 43
6.4 System settings 43

1 Introduction to this manual
Welcome to the Installation Manual for the HortiMaX-Go!. This manual was originally
published in Dutch and English.
1.1 Introduction
The HortiMaX-Go! is an easy-to-use and affordable control computer designed
specifically for the horticultural sector. With the HortiMaX-Go!, you can control both
the climate and irrigation inside your greenhouse. The HortiMaX-Go! is easy to
customize by selecting the ‘Smart Switches’ that meet your individual needs. These
Switches provide simple plug-and-play installation.
The HortiMaX-Go! is also a breeze to operate using its touchscreen display. By using
the CloudBox and the HortiMaX-Go! app, you can even operate the HortiMaX-Go!
remotely with your smartphone. You can manage your Cloudboxes, controllers and
app users on our CloudPortal.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to instruct you on how to install the HortiMaX-Go!.
1.3 Target group
This manual is intended for dealers and installers.
1.4 Symbols and method of notation
This manual uses specific symbols and methods of notation. This section explains the
main symbols and methods of notation used.
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.
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.
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1.4.2 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 setting is indicated as follows: the Current time zone setting.
A window is indicated as follows: the Log On window.
1.5 Documentation overview
For more information, please consult the online help or the following manuals:
HortiMaX-Go! User Manual
CloudPortal User Manual
CloudBox Quick Start Guide
Smart Switch wiring diagrams
Smart Switch inserts
The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) documentation provided
Scan the QR code to access the online help.
help.hortimax-go.com
1.6 Disclaimer
Ridder Growing Solutions has done its best to include up-to-date images and
screenshots in this manual. However, the images and screenshots used may differ
from the actual ones shown.
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2 Product information
This chapter contains more information about the HortiMaX-Go!.
2.1 What is the HortiMaX-Go!?
The HortiMaX-Go! is an easy-to-use and affordable control computer designed
specifically for the horticultural sector. With the HortiMaX-Go!, you can control both
the irrigation and the climate inside your greenhouse. The HortiMaX-Go! is easy to
customize by choosing unique ‘Smart Switches’ that can be installed in a plug-and-
play manner.
2.2 Associated components
This sections provides an overview of the various components of the HortiMaX-Go!.
HortiMaX-Go! control cabinet
Panel cabinet with a built-in HortiMaX-Go!
panel PC, which runs the controller
software.
FertiMiX-Go!
Dosing unit for mixing fertilizers,
including HortiMaX-Go! control cabinet.
HortiMaX-Go!
Individual HortiMaX-Go! panel PC running
the controller software. Installation
dimensions: H118 x W196 mm.
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HortiMaX-Go! Smart Switch
Switch for the automatic (computerized)
control and manual control of connected
equipment. Various versions available.
Meteo-Go!
All-in-one weather station for measuring
the solar radiation, outside temperature,
outside humidity, wind direction and wind
speed. It is also capable of detecting rain
and its GPS location.
MTV-Go!
Sensor unit for measuring the ambient
temperature and humidity inside the
greenhouse.
MTV-Go! Smart Switch
Individual sensor unit board for MTV-Go!.
HortiMaX-Go! CloudBox
The HortiMaX-Go! CloudBox enables you
to link your controllers to the Internet.
Terminal resistor
120Ω resistor for closing the fieldbus.
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Motor control boxes (MCB)
Switch boxes for increasing the power
level of motors and other equipment or
devices. May contain various versions of
Smart Switches.
Product insert
The insert included with the product. This
contains essential information about the
correct use of the product.
Address list
List allowing you to specify which Smart
Switches have been assigned to which
addresses in the system.
2.3 System architecture
The HortiMaX-Go! features a modular design. Every system is different in terms of
the number and types of Smart Switches as well as the number of HortiMaX-Go!
controllers. The FertiMiX-Go! is always equipped with a dedicated controller.
The illustration below is an example of a HortiMaX-Go! configuration that includes a
limited number of Smart Switches.
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No. Description
1 HortiMaX-Go! controller
2 Meteo-Go!/Alarm Smart Switch
3 Meteo-Go! weather station
4 MTV-Go! sensor unit for measuring the temperature and humidity level
5 Ventilation Smart Switch
6 Ventilation motor
7 Heating Smart Switch
8 Pipe heating
9 Router with DHCP
10 HortiMaX-Go! CloudBox
11 CloudPortal
12 Tablet device or mobile phone running the HortiMaX-Go! app
A Fieldbus network (RS485)
B Local network - LAN Backbone
2.4 Storage and transport
Ridder Growing Solutions takes the utmost care to deliver the purchased product to
you in perfect condition. In rare cases, however, damage may occur during shipping.
That is why you should always check the packaging and the product for damage or
signs of rough handling. Please report any damage to the carrier and Ridder Growing
Solutions.
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