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Click the Product info button. (You can
find product info in the menu on the
left.)
Select the software (for example,
Ridder CX500 or Synopta) until you
reach the

Product Gallery Page

.

Click the

Versions

tab.

Here you can see the latest version of the
software.

5.2

Software configuration

The FertiMiX Pro C is controlled by a Ridder CX500. The Ridder CX500 is configured by
the dealer using CX Assistant. Each version of the Ridder CX500 has its own version of
CX Assistant.

For more information on CX Assistant, see the “CX Assistant Tutorial” guide.

5.2.1

Creating a configuration

The CX Assistant program has extensive setting options. Below is an example of an
initial basic configuration.

The steps in this section are examples. Depending on the situation and the
preferences of the grower, it is possible to deviate from these steps. For
example, an agitator in a fertilizer tank is optional, and the number of dosing
channels will vary for each FertiMiX.

Launch CX Assistant.
Click the

Main

tab.

The method for using CX Assistant is as follows:

On the left-hand side you will see the available components; on the right-hand
side are the selected components.
Click a component (on the left side) to select it.
Drag the component from the left side to the right side of the screen.
Select a component on the right to 'open' it. Specific components can then be
added to it.

Use this method for the following steps.

FertiMiX

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Summary of Contents for FertiMiXPro C

Page 1: ...SV 1 2 24 02 2020 96000025 Installation and User Manual FertiMiX Pro C...

Page 2: ...errors be discovered however Ridder Growing Solutions B V would greatly appreciate being informed of them Ridder Growing Solutions B V is naturally very interested in your comments and additions This...

Page 3: ...ions 21 2 5 2 Peripheral equipment and accessories 21 2 6 Other product characteristics 22 2 6 1 Inspection plates 22 2 6 2 Quality control 23 2 6 3 Component stickers 24 2 6 4 Guidelines and standard...

Page 4: ...s 45 5 5 2 Water supply and pressure 46 5 6 Using the dosing channels for the first time 46 5 6 1 Even fertilizer dosing 47 5 7 Testing the FertiMiX 47 6 Operation 49 6 1 Power switch 49 6 2 Operating...

Page 5: ...nown as a mixing tank fertigation system 1 2 Aims This manual has two aims 1 The manual describes how to install and connect the FertiMiX Pro C 2 This manual describes the functioning of the FertiMiX...

Page 6: ...e 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 th...

Page 7: ...tart 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 hori...

Page 8: ...bserve the instructions provided by Ridder Growing Solutions This manual describes the FertiMiX Pro C Certain details of the FertiMiX Pro C that you will be installing may vary from the situation show...

Page 9: ...tion of the FertiMiX Pro C No Name No Name 1 Fertilizers acid alkali lye or other substances 9 Pressure pipe filling pump 2 Dosing valve 10 EC sensor 3 Venturi 11 Filling valve with overflow protectio...

Page 10: ...dosing module and measurement module the water is fed into the mixing tank The design of the supply pipe creates a swirling motion in the mixing tank This swirling motion effectively mixes and aerates...

Page 11: ...onnection point for fresh water 9 Venturi per dosing module min of one and max of five 2 Connection point for irrigation water distribution 10 Pressure regulator 3 Mixing tank 11 System pump 4 Screen...

Page 12: ...arth 3 x 230 V 50 Hz with earth 3 x 230 V 60 Hz with earth 3 x 440 V 60 Hz with earth 3 x 480 V 60 Hz with earth 3 x 600 V 60 Hz with earth Power consumption Depends mainly on the type s of pump s Pro...

Page 13: ...e with filter The pressure module guides the irrigation water to the dosing module with the measurement module The pressure module is equipped with a pressure regulator that enables the pressure befor...

Page 14: ...filter 4 bars 2 3 4 Measurement module sensors The pH measurement module is located after the pressure module it is a branch of the supply channel of the dosing module The pH measurement module is equ...

Page 15: ...escription 1 pH measurement module 2 EC control sensor 3 EC verification sensor Figure 2 6 pH measurement module No Description No Description 1 Connection point from pressure module 3 pH verification...

Page 16: ...ect use and maintenance of the relevant components 2 3 5 Dosing module A dosing module consists of a minimum of one and a maximum of five dosing channels for fertilizers and optionally acid alkali It...

Page 17: ...channel The figure below shows the components of the dosing channel Figure 2 8 Dosing channel components No Description No Description 1 Sealing cap of dosing module 6 Needle valve 2 Protective cap o...

Page 18: ...tion 2 3 7 Filters The FertiMiX Pro C is not equipped with a filter as standard As an option filters can be fitted in the system in order to filter the irrigation water The following filters can be fi...

Page 19: ...self but can be supplied as accessories See section Peripheral equipment and accessories on page 21 Figure 2 10 Example of a CompactiMa I O module For more information please consult the CompactiMa Mo...

Page 20: ...generate a wiring list see which I O modules and other components are required request a licence install and activate a configuration on the Ridder CX500 download and modify an existing configuration...

Page 21: ...Includes 12 metre hose and fertilizer filter 77406000 Fertilizer dosing module 600 L hour 50 Hz Fertilizer dosing module with venturi dosing valve 50 Hz manual control valve and flow meter for a maxi...

Page 22: ...stics The FertiMiX Pro C should include the following inspection certificates and stickers Type plate Drawing plate Product plate Quality inspection sticker Component stickers Consult your order confi...

Page 23: ...drawing plate states Drawing number Product plate Figure 2 13 Example of product plate The product plate states Production number 2 6 2 Quality control Ridder Growing Solutions checks and tests every...

Page 24: ...tion sticker on the main components of the FertiMiX Pro C The following table below provides an overview English Dutch Pumps P1 Filling pump Vulpomp P2 System pump Systeempomp P1 Hydrophore pump Hydro...

Page 25: ...e pump pressure Hydrofoorpomp druk PSi Screen filter pressure in Zeeffilter druk in PSo Screen filter pressure out Zeeffilter druk uit Pve Venturis pressure Venturi s druk Pipes piping drain water suc...

Page 26: ...found in Installation requirements on page 30 Please consider your own safety and that of others when loading unloading and moving the unit Be particularly mindful of the risk of the unit falling or s...

Page 27: ...still contain fertilizer residues Steps for pumping the pipes empty 1 Pump the residual fertilizer into labelled containers 2 Rinse the pipes with plenty of water 3 Dispose of the containers in the pr...

Page 28: ...ng components as soon as possible Only use original components to perform repairs or replacements Please refer to the current price list or contact the dealer In the section Spare components and extra...

Page 29: ...le for the intended chemical substance Keep a copy of the safety data sheets of the fertilizers used and other chemicals used with the FertiMiX Pro C 3 3 Personal protective equipment If PPE should be...

Page 30: ...person meets the following requirements The dealer has successfully completed the Ridder CX500 training courses at Ridder Growing Solutions has a broad knowledge of installation technology hydronic an...

Page 31: ...ng installation requirements 4 1 3 Water installation requirements Installation requirements Make sure that you have the correct piping Install and use materials as defined in the ISSO 87 publication...

Page 32: ...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 con...

Page 33: ...ating for a short time Testing the FertiMiX on page 47 Use the Appendix Checklist for step by step installation procedure on page 60 to check that all installation steps have been completed 4 3 Connec...

Page 34: ...uded as standard 4 5 Installing other components During the initial installation and commissioning of the FertiMiX Pro C the components listed below will usually already be connected However it is als...

Page 35: ...information in the EC Sensor Insert provided An extra EC sensor must also be added to the configuration see Software configuration on page 38 4 5 3 Connecting pH sensor Zero one or two pH sensors can...

Page 36: ...been assigned a unique address and is disconnected from the network Activation mode plug and play mode the module is ready to be assigned an address This address is generated automatically Online mod...

Page 37: ...grower 5 1 Updating software Ridder Growing Solutions advises you to use the latest version of the software You can download the latest version from our online portal If you do not have internet acce...

Page 38: ...extensive setting options Below is an example of an initial basic configuration The steps in this section are examples Depending on the situation and the preferences of the grower it is possible to de...

Page 39: ...ot the case add the missing components Also check whether the settings are correct and modify them as needed Add the following component to the FertiMiX Mixing tank System pump Draw group Dosing group...

Page 40: ...se measurement Water meter with analogue current output for flow measurement Under the draw group you need to enter the settings for the flow sensor or the water meter If you have a flow sensor then s...

Page 41: ...tings Click the OK button You have configured the EC dosing group For the EC tanks you need to specify the capacity of the venturis dosing channels Select the EC tank Click the Start tab Click the Set...

Page 42: ...istant Tutorial guide describes how you can resolve any error messages We recommend always downloading the latest version of the site file use the Download button to do this This will prevent you from...

Page 43: ...ad button The Uploading Site screen opens You can check or uncheck options Once you have chosen the desired settings click the Yes button The Site Information screen opens You need to complete the var...

Page 44: ...ed using our Synopta software Synopta is the user interface software for operating the FertiMiX Pro C and is installed on the grower s PC network For more information on Synopta see the Synopta Softwa...

Page 45: ...n Procedure Datasheet of the CompactiMa modules You can also use the CompactiMa EC pH Calibration app This app guides you through the calibration process step by step The app can be downloaded for fre...

Page 46: ...ed air from the pump 5 5 2 Water supply and pressure You need to adjust the water supply and set the water pressure to the venturis Adjust the water supply Turn the knob on the valve 1 to adjust to th...

Page 47: ...This can be prevented by further opening or closing the needle valves This ensures that the liquid levels in all dosing channels are the same and operating at the capacity set see section Software con...

Page 48: ...6 Is the right amount of water being irrigated 7 Are there any alarms FertiMiX 48...

Page 49: ...switch the FertiMiX on Turn to position 0 off to switch the FertiMiX off The power switch can also be used as an emergency stop Turn the switch to the 0 off position to switch the FertiMiX Pro C off...

Page 50: ...e most important fertigation settings in Synopta For more information please refer to the Ridder CX500 and MultiMa Irrigation Control User Manual Synopta Product Description or the Synopta help You us...

Page 51: ...opta 6 3 1 Valve group Controls Water Substrate Irrigation EC and pH Irrigation valve groups Valve group A valve group or irrigation group is a collection of valves Use the valve group control to assi...

Page 52: ...For example an irrigation cycle may consist of the phases pre flushing dosing and post flushing 6 3 5 Irrigation Controls Water Substrate Irrigation EC and pH Irrigation valve groups Recipes tab Quan...

Page 53: ...Fertilizer quantity dosing tab The six types of fertilizer dosing are Fertilizer dosing based on EC EC control Use this setting to base the dose on an EC target value mS cm To use this setting an EC s...

Page 54: ...be read from the pressure gauges 6 3 9 Start conditions Controls Water Substrate Starts The start conditions for an irrigation cycle can be set for each valve group and period There are various types...

Page 55: ...he contact signals this 6 3 10 Alarms To consult triggered alarm messages navigate to View on the top bar and then select Alarm messages The Alarm messages window opens Under alarm messages you can us...

Page 56: ...necessary wet the cloth in a solution of water and mild soap For instructions on how to clean up any residue caused by fertilizers or acid please consult the safety data sheets provided by the produc...

Page 57: ...check and if necessary calibrate EC sensors Check float switches Clean and check filter s Clean the sight glass of the flow meter Check the operation of the FertiMiX Pro C see section Testing the Fer...

Page 58: ...ne fertilizer and or acid into the irrigation water Dosing module The dosing module consists of one or more dosing channels for fertilizers and or acid F Ferrule A ferrule is a small sleeve used to se...

Page 59: ...ty indicates how much water vapour is in the air compared to the maximum amount of water vapour This is displayed as a percentage Ridder CX500 The Ridder CX500 is the process controller that controls...

Page 60: ...nnecting water supply hydronic installation on page 33 2 Electrical installation Connect the power supply network cable external meters and valves Connecting electrical components on page 33 3 Where a...

Page 61: ...igation recipe Place the suction hoses in the correct fertilizer acid tank Make sure that the fluid levels in all dosing channels are the same and operating at the capacity specified Using the dosing...

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