With the activation of licenses for site specific localized
weather fore-
cast
and plant
disease models
, it is possible to set these services for
each of your iMETOS stations. To activate them please contact your lo-
cal distributor or
.
On
Station settings
page you can configure your iMETOS.
Station settings > Configuration:
Under Time zone and location, you
need to provide the precise information, as weather forecast and other
services require it for accuracy. Under Logging and transfer settings, you
can define how your iMETOS station logs and sends data. Please note
that the iMETOS station is delivered with the default factory settings
(as in the figure below). More options are available by clicking the “Ad
-
vanced options” button.
Station settings > Sensors and nodes:
You can define a custom name for
your station and nodes connected to it. For convenient viewing of data,
you can also rename each sensor and customize its color in the graph.
Station settings > Warnings:
You can add phone numbers and set
thresholds for each sensor, at which the warning SMS should be sent.
For further inquiries visit
metos.at/fieldclimate-manual
.
MAINTAINING THE iMETOS
The iMETOS station should be checked periodically to ensure that
sensors are in optimal condition. Regular maintenance is necessary for
flawless operation and durability.
At the beginning of the new season, check that the station is working
correctly; data must be transmitted at the set interval to FieldClimate.
Keep the solar panel and sensors clean and ensure correct rainfall
measurements by making sure the rain gauge is levelled (check the
bubble indicator), and not obstructed by leaves, insects or debris. Check
if leaf wetness sensor has the appropriate filter paper intact and posi
-
tioned correctly (it should be replaced once, preferably twice a year).
When the solar panel of the iMETOS is exposed to the sun and gets
enough sunlight it should constantly recharge the battery of the system.
The lifespan of the battery is expected to be 5 to 6 years with sufficient
recharging from the solar panel. Deep discharge shortens its lifetime.
ADD YOUR iMETOS DEVICE TO YOUR ACCOUNT
Once registered, you can login to ng.FieldCli-
mate.com. To add your iMETOS device, click on
the icon in the top right corner
User Menu >
Add/Remove station
. It will ask you for a Station Serial number (SN)
and a station key. This information is found on the silver sticker (in
the figure) which came with your iMETOS station. Key 1 gives you full
(admin) access and enables you to change all the settings and set up
the iMETOS (e.g. data transfer interval, SMS warning, etc.); with Key 2
the user is not allowed to change the station parameters, but you can
access all the weather data.
THE iMETOS DASHBOARD, STATION DATA AND SETTINGS
The new
Dashboard
is designed with a widgeted structure, which al-
lows the user to customize access to the services of highest interest. On
the top right corner,
Station List
allows the user to choose among all
the iMETOS devices and select a single one.
On the left side, the
Station data
page displays the data measured by
your iMETOS station. Data can be viewed in detailed graphs and tables.
You can access the structured menu, which allows you to define time
series-resolution and export data in image/table format.
In the
Soil Moisture
page you will find all your sensors connected to
your iMETOS station displayed in graphs and tables. You can set lower
and upper thresholds based on colored bands, which are visible on the
graph indicating the range of acceptable soil moisture conditions.