Ridder HortiJetPro User manual

SV 6.3
26/02/2020
96000016
Installation and User Manual
HortiJet Pro

Ridder Growing Solutions B.V. Mailing address
Honderdland 131 Postbus 33
2676 LT Maasdijk 2676 ZG Maasdijk
The Netherlands The Netherlands
Tel : [phone] Website: www.ridder.com
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this
manual. Nevertheless, Ridder Growing Solutions B.V. assumes no responsibility
for any errors in this manual or their possible consequences. Ridder Growing
Solutions B.V. is naturally very interested in your comments and additions.
This product is subject to the General Conditions of Ridder Growing Solutions
B.V.
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Publication date: 26/02/2020 14:44 Manual version number: 010 Item code:
96000016

Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Introduction 5
1.2 Aims 5
1.3 Target groups 6
1.4 Symbols and annotations 6
1.5 Documentation included 8
1.6 Disclaimer 8
2 Product information 9
2.1 Principles of operation 9
2.2 Process description 10
2.3 Product specifications 11
2.3.1 Basic configuration 11
2.3.2 Dosing channels 12
2.3.3 Pumps 13
2.3.4 Sensors 13
2.3.5 I/O modules 14
2.4 Control 15
2.4.1 HortiMaX CX500 15
2.4.2 CX Assistant 15
2.4.3 Synopta 15
2.5 Other product characteristics 16
2.5.1 Inspection plates 16
2.5.2 Quality control 17
2.5.3 Guidelines and standards 18
2.6 Packaging, storage and shipment 18
2.7 Recycling and disposal 19
3 Safety 20
3.1 General safety requirements 20
3.2 Chemical substances 20
3.3 Personal protective equipment 21
3.4 Emergency stop 21
4 Installation 22
4.1 Installation requirements 22
4.1.1 Dealer/installer requirements 22
4.1.2 Installation requirements 22
4.1.3 Water installation requirements 23
4.1.4 Electrical installation requirements 25
4.2 Step-by-step installation and commissioning instructions 25
4.3 Connecting water supply (hydronic installation) 26
4.4 Connecting electrical components 27
4.4.1 Connect PC to HortiJet Pro / CX500 27
4.5 Installing other components 28
4.5.1 Connecting a dosing channel 28
4.5.2 Connecting the EC sensor 28
4.5.3 Connecting the pH sensor 29
4.5.4 Connecting the I/O modules 29
5 Commissioning 30
5.1 Updating software 30
5.2 Software configuration 31

5.2.1 Creating the configuration 31
5.2.2 Checking the configuration 34
5.2.3 Upload configuration 34
5.3 Software settings 36
5.3.1 Setting up fertigation 37
5.4 Calibrating the sensors 37
5.5 Pressurizing the HortiJet 37
5.5.1 Pressure control valves 37
5.5.2 Step-by-step instructions for pressurizing the HortiJet 39
5.5.3 Pump precautions 40
5.6 Using the dosing channels for the first time 40
5.6.1 Even fertiliser dosing 41
5.7 Testing the HortiJet 41
6 User interface 42
6.1 Power switch 42
6.2 Operating the HortiJet pump 42
6.3 Operation using Synopta (Quick Start) 43
6.3.1 Valve group 44
6.3.2 Assigning valves to valve groups 44
6.3.3 Period 44
6.3.4 Fertigation recipes 45
6.3.5 Irrigation 45
6.3.6 Fertilizer dosing 46
6.3.7 Acid dosing 46
6.3.8 Start conditions 47
6.3.9 Alarms 47
7 Maintenance 48
7.1 Maintenance guidelines 48
7.2 Weekly maintenance 48
7.3 Monthly maintenance 48
7.4 Annual maintenance 49
Appendices 50
Glossary 50
Checklist for step-by-step installation procedure 52

1 Introduction
Ridder Growing Solutions supplies both high-tech and simple solutions for large- and
small-scale horticulture companies. Ridder Growing Solutions‘s range is divided into
three product categories:
Water Treatment
Process Automation
Management Systems
The Ridder HortiJet is part of our range of water treatment products and is available
in two models:
HortiJet Pro;
HortiJet-Go!
The difference between these models is in how they are controlled. The HortiJet Pro
offers more advanced options.
This is the installation and user manual for the HortiJet Pro. This manual was
originally published in Dutch.
1.1 Introduction
The HortiJet Pro mixes the water with the fertilizers using a bypass from the main
irrigation pipe; this process is automated. This is also known as a 'bypass fertigation
system'.
The features of this system include:
Proven technology for soil-based crops
Compact and economical solution for large-scale irrigation
Robust, vertical pump for an extensive pressure range
Mixing chamber for improved mixing of water and fertilizers
Dosing channels that can handle up to 1000 L/h
Flexible and intuitive controls
One controller for both fertigation and climate
Remote control option
For hydroponics (cultivation on substrate), we recommend the Ridder FertiMiX.
1.2 Aims
This manual has two aims:
1. The manual describes how to install and connect the HortiJet Pro.
2. This manual describes the functioning of the HortiJet Pro and how to maintain it.
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