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
E-mail: [e-mail], [e-mail],
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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.
This document may not be copied or made public by means of printing,
photocopying, digital copying or any other process, without the prior written
permission of Ridder Growing Solutions B.V.
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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1.3 Target groups
The manual has been written for two target groups:
the installers of the HortiJet Pro.
the users of the HortiJet Pro.
In general, installation will be carried out by the dealer of the HortiJet Pro. This
manual uses the term ‘dealer’ to mean both the dealer and the installer.
The users are growers of land-based crops, worldwide.
Ridder Growing Solutions advises both target groups to familiarize themselves with
the content of the entire manual, bearing in mind that:
sections 4 and 5 have been written specifically for the dealers;
sections 6 and 7 have been written specifically for the users.
1.4 Symbols and annotations
This manual uses symbols, pictograms, abbreviations and annotations. This section
provides an overview of these.
1.4.1 Symbols
The following symbols are used:
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: This relates to advice to users.
1.4.2 Pictograms
To show that personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, the following
pictograms are used:
Pictogram Name
Protective clothing
Gloves
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Pictogram Name
Safety goggles
Safety boots
1.4.3 Abbreviations
This manual uses the following abbreviations:
Symbol Name
% (m/m) mass percentage
°C degrees Celsius
°F degrees Fahrenheit
w x d x h width x height x depth
cm centimetre
EC Electrical Conductivity
Hz Hertz
kg kilograms
L (or l) litre
L/h litres per hour
L/min litres per minute
m metre
ml millilitre
m3cubic metre
min minutes
mS/cm millisiemens per centimetre
pH acidity
PPE personal protective equipment
PRV Pressure Reducing Valve
PSV Pressure Sustaining Valve
RH Relative Humidity
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.
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1.4.4 Notation methods
The following method of notation is used in the software 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.
Instructions are written between horizontal grey lines.
1.4.5 Glossary
A glossary has been included in the appendix (see Bijlage: "Glossary" on page50).
1.5 Documentation included
A full set of documentation has been included with the HortiJet. This manual is part of
that documentation. You will also find:
Additional information on, for example: pumps, measuring equipment, etc. can
be found in the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals, supplied
separately. Please consult these OEM manuals for the correct use and
maintenance of the relevant components.
Electrical wiring diagrams.
1.6 Disclaimer
The HortiJet Pro series and all its components have been developed specifically for a
horticultural environment. The equipment and accompanying software must be used
as delivered and are subject to the instructions in the Ridder Growing Solutions
documentation provided with the equipment and software.
The HortiJet Pro series is designed for irrigation and fertigation applications in a
horticultural environment.
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 HortiJet Pro. Certain details of the HortiJet Pro that you will
be installing may vary from the situation shown. Please refer to the order
confirmation to check whether the HortiJet Pro provided has non-standard
specifications.
Ridder Growing Solutions has made every effort to provide up-to-date images and
screenshots in this manual. However, the images and screenshots used may differ
from what you actually see. Screenshots have been made using the English Synopta
and the English versions of CX Assistant. For the latest version of the screenshots,
you will need to use the latest version of the software for Synopta and CX Assistant.
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2 Product information
This section describes the components and the functioning of the HortiJet Pro.
2.1 Principles of operation
Figure 2-1: Diagram showing the basic operation of the HortiJet Pro.
No. Name No. Name
1 Fresh water tank 15 Venturi
2 EC sensor supply (optional) 16 Dosing channel
3 Main irrigation pump 17 Fertilizer tanks / acid tank
4 Pressure gauge 18 Compensation channel
5 Filter 19 PRV in compensation channel
6 HortiJet Pro outlet into main pipe 20 Collection pipe
7 HortiJet Pro inlet out of main pipe 21 Air release valve
8 Manual valve inlet 22 HortiJet pump
9 PRV (pressure reducing valve) 23 Mixing chamber
10 EC sensor (optional) 24 PSV (pressure sustaining valve)
11 pH sensor (optional) 25 Manual valve outlet
12 Pressure switch 26 Flow sensor (optional)
13 Dosing module inlet 27 Irrigation valve
14 Distribution pipe 28 The area within the box marks the
HortiJet Pro; the ‘bypass
fertigation system’.
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2.2 Process description
The HortiJet works as follows:
Fresh water is supplied.
On the main pipe, there is:
an main irrigation pump which supplies water,
a filter for the filtration of the water,
a pressure gauge (both before and after the filter),
a PSV to maintain the pressure at a constant level.
The filter and pressure gauges can also be fitted to the main pipe
between the inlet and the outlet (nos. 6 & 7 in Figure 2-1). This is for
extra mixing of the water and fertilizers.
The following processes can also be carried out on the main pipe:
(optional) pre-blending of different types of water supply based on an EC
measurement,
(optional) flow meter on the main pipe.
To ensure that the water can flow optimally through the HortiJet Pro, a branch
(with manual valve) is created from the main pipe.
Some of the water from the main pipe flows into the HortiJet Pro via the inlet.
The pressure in the inlet is reduced by a PRV.
After the PRV, there are EC and pH sensors (optional). The dosage of fertilizers
and acid can be adjusted based on the incoming data from these sensors.
The pressure switch monitors whether the pressure of the water supply is
sufficient.
The fertilizers are supplied to the HortiJet from fertilizer tanks, via supply
hoses.
There are five venturis in the HortiJet. The fertilizers are drawn through these.
There are dosing channels connected to the venturis (maximum of four for
fertilizers, maximum of one for acid). This is where the fertilizers are added.
The supply hoses are connected to the dosing channels.
From the distribution pipe, the water flows through the venturis to the collection
pipe. There is a compensation channel parallel to the venturis. The amount of
water flowing through the compensation channel will depend on the number of
dosing channels connected. There is a PRV in the compensation channel. This is
used to set the pressure difference across the venturis.
The process then goes through the air release valve and the HortiJet pump. The
HortiJet pump sends the water into the mixing chamber where the fertilizers
and water mix.
The water then flows past the PSV to set the pressure at which the water is
pushed back into the main pipe via the outlet. The PRVs and the PSV enable both
the pressure and the flow in the HortiJet to be regulated.
The water that leaves the HortiJet mixes with the water in the main pipe.
Most of the water goes to the irrigation valves and the crop. Some of the water
circulates back to the HortiJet so that the EC and pH levels of the irrigation
water can be measured.
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