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July 2022 – rev 1
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Page 1: ...1 July 2022 rev 1 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE...
Page 2: ...perature and Humidity Sensor SHT85 Orientation 8 Correct Sensor Board Mount Location 9 Boron Argon LED Guide 10 Check Signal Strength of a Connected Boron 11 Anemometer Relay Board Installation 12 InH...
Page 3: ...na Inadequate cellular signal High cellular interference Check antenna connector and connection Switch to Wi Fi and Argons Fan spinning Boron Argon LED pulsing cyan no data Boron Argon in fault state...
Page 4: ...SOOFIE device and dashboard questions SOOFIE Support Email Support ScientificAviation com SOOFIE Support Number 720 836 0481 M F 7am 4 30pm MST Component Recommended Service Recommended Time Interval...
Page 5: ...22 rev 1 12 Volt Power System Wiring Diagram and General SOOFIE Components Air Exhaust Sensor Board Solar Fuse Holder Ba ery Fuse Holder Internal Sonic Cable Connec on Ba ery Intake Fan Solar Charge C...
Page 6: ...ec on Fan Filter Boron OR Argon Micro processor COMMS Device Power Cable Sensor Board Connector Sonic Cable Sensor Board Connector Fan Cable Sensor Board Connector Op onal Electrochemical sensor H2S C...
Page 7: ...t Bu on Micro USB Input Bluetooth Antenna Connec on NOT USED Serial Number RGB Status Light Wi Fi Antenna Connec on Ba ery Posi ve Cable Fan Cable Solar Posi ve Ba ery Nega ve Cable Load Cable Solar N...
Page 8: ...e and Humidity Sensor SHT85 Orientation Some SOOFIE sensor boards have removable temperature relative humidity sensors When handling the temperature relative humidity sensor please do not touch the sq...
Page 9: ...9 July 2022 rev 1 Correct Sensor Board Mount Location The most recent sensor board brackets are screwed into the enclosure The correct position is just below the solar charge controller as shown below...
Page 10: ...lsing white Cellular Wi Fi Off Cellular Wi Fi module is off Flashing yellow DFU Mode Device Firmware Upgrade This mode triggers the on board bootloader that accepts firmware binary files via USB No LE...
Page 11: ...Check Signal Strength of a Connected Boron When Boron is Breathing Pulsing cyan tapping the MODE button on your device will blink out the bars of cellular signal strength 1 5 blinks 1 blink is about 2...
Page 12: ...s to open SOOFIE lid Ensure the lid sealing gasket remains in lid channel and is not twisted 2 Disconnect the 4 pin anemometer connector from the sensor board Grip the connector by the plastic housing...
Page 13: ...w anemometer relay board Existing cable tie may need to be separated for wires to not be strained 1 Reattach the SOOFIE cover and tighten screws to 9 in lbs of torque Inspect the cover circumference t...
Page 14: ...six M4x0 7 25mm pan head Phillips lid screws Ensure the lid sealing gasket remains in lid channel and is not twisted 3 Remove the positive and negative leads from the DC DC converter that are connecte...
Page 15: ...Connector as shown Positive and Negative are marked on the router at the power connection ensure they are correct prior to powering device 6 Insert the power connector into the InHand Router as shown...
Page 16: ...id Off No Power Fault On System Initialized Cellular Yellow Flashing Solid Flashing Dialing No Signal Solid Connected to Verizon Signal Green Yellow Red Solid Red 0 33 signal strength Yellow 33 66 sig...
Page 17: ...ws to open SOOFIE lid Ensure lid gasket remains in lid channel and is not twisted Carefully un plug all three connections to the sensor board by pulling on the plastic housing Do not pull by the wires...
Page 18: ...ard is removed carefully take electrochemical sensor out of bag Discard the black O ring from sensor Do not touch the white chemical filter 6 Insert plastic legs into SOOFIE sensor board push until yo...
Page 19: ...connector receptacles on the sensor board while aligning the 4 legs Firmly push electrochemical sensor onto the 4 legs of the sensor board until you hear a click from all 4 Ensure equal pressure arou...
Page 20: ...plastic threads can strip out Reattach the 3 connectors securely ensure proper cable routing see image 9 Insert Boron Argon microprocessor into the sensor board be sure all pins are aligned 10 Reatta...
Page 21: ...rotating 1 4 turn clockwise to engage the locking mechanism Intake filter replacement 1 Remove the solar panel fuse located to the right of the intake filter by pressing in firmly and rotating 1 4 tur...
Page 22: ...sealing gasket remains in lid channel and is not twisted Ensure sensor board is not powered before proceeding 3 Clip cable ties and unplug 3 pin fan connector Do not pull connector by wires 4 Remove f...
Page 23: ...filter by pressing in firmly and rotating 1 4 turn clockwise to engage the locking mechanism 9 Reinsert the solar panel fuse located to the right of the intake filter by pressing in firmly and rotatin...
Page 24: ...n the fuse holder The fuse holder cap needs to be pushed in and turned about turn to fully lock in If the fuse cap is not fully pushed in when it is rotated the tabs can be damaged and prevent power f...
Page 25: ...ake contact with the metal barrels in the connector The DC voltage reading should be near the Open Circuit Voltage rating for the panel usually 20 24 volts depending on the sun angle and your latitude...
