If the FertiMiX is equipped with a filling pump:
If water is supplied under pressure, then install a pressure reduction valve and
set it to a maximum of 0.5 bar.
Ensure that the pressure pipe(s) is (are) the correct diameter in relation to the
distance to the field or tank.
Minimize pressure losses and ensure that the filter discharge pipe(s) is (are)
the correct diameter in relation to the distance to the discharge point.
Take extra care if using a self-cleaning screen filter.
If using a self-cleaning filter, make sure that there is enough free space to open
or remove the internal filter.
4.1.4
Electrical installation requirements
The requirements are:
Ensure that there is a stable power source.
Ensure that there are sufficient extra plug sockets near the unit to operate,
maintain and install it.
Ensure that the equipment and the electricity network is grounded (earthed).
4.2
Step-by-step installation and commissioning
instructions
The overview below provides a step-by-step plan. You can follow this when installing
and configuring the FertiMiX Pro C.
This procedure assumes that:
Synopta and the Ridder CX500 have been installed.
the dealer is familiar with CX Assistant.
No.
Step
Section to see for this
Installation
1
Water installation
Connect the FertiMiX to the water inlet
and outlet pipes.
Connect the supply hoses for fertilizers
(and acid) to the dosing channels.
"Connecting water supply
(hydronic installation)" on the
facing page.
2
Electrical installation
Connect the power supply, network
cable, external meters and valves.
"Connecting electrical
components" on the facing
page.
3
Where applicable: connect the extra dosing
channels, sensors, filling pump and/or I/O
modules.
"Installing other components"
on page 34.
Commissioning
4
Use the latest version of the CX Assistant,
Ridder CX500 and Synopta software.
"Updating software" on
page 37.
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