How To Configure an Aqua Trac
1.
Go to the AgSense users page, click on the unit that you want to set up, then click the
main configuration button.
2.
Select the type of probe from the drop down menu. Choose AquaCheck or Sentek.
(Acclima should not be chosen at this time).
3.
Add the probe ID if known otherwise leave blank.
4.
Add the sensor depths for the AquaCheck or Sentek probe in the spaces provided. If the
depths are unknown they may be left blank. The graph will automatically drop in valves
of 4”, 8”, 16” 24” 32” and 40”.
5.
If using a Watermark sensors, choose Watermark 200SS-V in the sensor drop downs.
Choose the Sensor number that corresponds with the location in the Aqua Trac that was
used to wire in the sensor. When you choose Watermark a space will be provided to the
right for the sensor depth if known.
6.
If using a Temperature sensor, choose thermistor in the Sensor 5 drop down menu.
7.
If using a Rain Bucket, choose Tipping Bucket in the Tipping Bucket 1 drop down menu.
8.
Save configuration
Main Page Display
Once configured, Watermark sensor information will have a WM displayed by it. The
AquaCheck and Sentek probes both display the sensors in a column with the soil moisture value
just to the right. Some Sentek sensors will also have an additional column displaying salinity.
Below the sensor readings is a display of the soil type in the general area where the probe is
located. It is based on GPS location and is there for information value only.
The latitude and longitude of the Aqua Trac can be found under the readings button on the main
page for each unit.
General information
1.
The board runs on 7-34v DC. It is solar only and cannot run on AC voltage.
2.
The board communicates only by cellular modems at this time. There is no radio to radio
communication at this time.
3.
As with all AgSense solar units, the unit stays “awake” only long enough to take a
reading and then goes back to sleep. Most Aqua Tracs are set to take a reading every half
hour.
4.
The 5V/12V Jumper must be across the 5V only. If the jumper is missing the unit will
output 40vDC which will damage the sensors.
5.
A temperature sensor or rain bucket can be added to the board but
not
a pressure
transducer, anemometer or humidity sensor.
6.
The 5V/12V out light (located by the GPS and modem light) will come on before a
reading and shut off when the reading is complete. Also, the lights by each sensor PWR
terminal will come on when a reading is being taken. Only those sensors chosen on the
Main Configuration page will be given power for a reading to be taken.
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