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Ridder HortiJet-Go! Installation And User Manual Download Page 9

Your warranty will be void if you fail to observe the instructions provided by Ridder
Growing Solutions.

This manual describes the HortiJet-Go!. Certain details of the HortiJet-Go! that you
will be installing may vary from the situation shown. Please refer to the order
confirmation to check whether the HortiJet-Go! provided has non-standard
specifications.

Ridder Growing Solutions has made every effort to provide up-to-date images and
screenshots in this manual. However, the images and screenshots used may differ
from what you actually see. Screenshots have been made using the English-language
version of HortiMaX-Go!. For the latest version of the screenshots, you will need to
use the latest version of the HortiMaX-Go! software.

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Summary of Contents for HortiJet-Go!

Page 1: ...SV 2 1 26 02 2020 96000018 Installation and User Manual HortiJet Go...

Page 2: ...er Growing Solutions B V assumes no responsibility for any errors in this manual or their possible consequences Ridder Growing Solutions B V is naturally very interested in your comments and additions...

Page 3: ...y 21 3 1 General safety requirements 21 3 2 Chemical substances 21 3 3 Personal protective equipment 22 3 4 Emergency stop 22 4 Installation 23 4 1 Installation requirements 23 4 1 1 Dealer installer...

Page 4: ...43 6 1 Power switch 43 6 2 Operating the HortiJet pump 43 6 3 Operating the HortiMaX Go Quick Start 44 6 3 1 The home screen 44 6 3 2 Assigning valves to valve groups 45 6 3 3 Valves simultaneously 4...

Page 5: ...iJet Go mixes the water with the fertilizers using a bypass from the main irrigation pipe this process is automated This is also known as a bypass fertigation system The features of this system includ...

Page 6: ...dealers sections 6 and 7 have been written specifically for the users 1 4 Symbols and annotations This manual uses symbols pictograms abbreviations and annotations This section provides an overview of...

Page 7: ...ty Hz Hertz kg kilograms L or l litre L h litres per hour m metre ml millilitre m3 cubic metre min minutes mS cm millisiemens per centimetre pH acidity PPE personal protective equipment PRV Pressure R...

Page 8: ...ls supplied separately Please consult these OEM manuals for the correct use and maintenance of the relevant components Electrical wiring diagrams HortiMaX Go documentation such as the HortiMaX Go User...

Page 9: ...irmation to check whether the HortiJet Go provided has non standard specifications Ridder Growing Solutions has made every effort to provide up to date images and screenshots in this manual However th...

Page 10: ...ompensation channel 5 Filter 19 PRV in compensation channel 6 HortiJet Go outlet into main pipe 20 Collection pipe 7 HortiJet Go inlet out of main pipe 21 Air release valve 8 Manual valve inlet 22 Hor...

Page 11: ...lied to the HortiJet from fertilizer tanks via supply hoses There are five venturis in the HortiJet The fertilizers are drawn through these There are dosing channels connected to the venturis maximum...

Page 12: ...dosing channels pumps sensors and I O modules can be added to the HortiJet Go This is described in the following sections 2 3 1 Basic configuration Figure 2 2 is a diagram of the components of the Hor...

Page 13: ...ts of a dosing channel Figure 2 3 Side view of dosing channel No Name No Name 1 Venturi 4 Needle valve 2 Check valve 5 Sight glass flow meter 3 Dosing valve or magnet valve 6 Position for suction hose...

Page 14: ...tween 60 and 100 m3 h Acid can also be dosed using a fertilizer dosing channel the indicated acid resistance should be taken into account One HortiJet has between one and four fertilizer dosing channe...

Page 15: ...Smart Switches are the manual control switches used for the HortiMaX Go process controller These switches feature an electrical circuit a processor and software The following table below provides an...

Page 16: ...the irrigation and the climate inside your greenhouse The HortiMaX Go is easy to customize by choosing unique Smart Switches that can be installed in a plug and play manner The HortiMaX Go is also a...

Page 17: ...Go comes with various inspection plates You will find these on the inside of the cabinet All plates include the following information Company name address and logo of Ridder Growing Solutions Product...

Page 18: ...e labelled with a control sticker You will find this sticker on the inside of the cabinet Figure 2 9 Example control sticker The sticker shows Name of inspector Date inspected Inspector s signature Pl...

Page 19: ...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 sliding accidentally Only use vehicles that ar...

Page 20: ...he residual fertilizer into labelled containers 2 Rinse the pipes with plenty of water 3 Dispose of the containers in the prescribed manner Dispose of the containers in accordance with the applicable...

Page 21: ...ents Always take prompt and appropriate action in response to warnings and notifications Replace broken or malfunctioning components as soon as possible Only use original components to perform repairs...

Page 22: ...ubstances always add the chemical substance to the water and not the water to the chemical substance Keep a copy of the safety data sheets of the fertilizers used and other chemicals used with the Hor...

Page 23: ...ealer installer to be qualified if that person meets the following requirements The dealer has a broad knowledge of installation technology hydronic and electronic can understand and carry out instruc...

Page 24: ...transport certain components are not fastened tightly If necessary tighten the couplings shipped separately Make sure that these components are installed correctly Figure 4 1 Illustrations showing ins...

Page 25: ...he main pipe and protects against pressure surges 5 Manual valves on HortiJet inlet and outlet The manual valves must be mounted on the branches from the main pipe so that the water supply to the Hort...

Page 26: ...ecting water supply hydronic installation on the facing page 2 Electrical installation Connect the power supply network cable main irrigation pump and external meters and valves Connecting electrical...

Page 27: ...st the HortiJet by irrigating for a short time Testing the HortiJet on page 42 Use the Bijlage Checklist for step by step installation procedure on page 62 to check that all installation steps have be...

Page 28: ...tches To connect the electrical components complete the following steps 1 Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds to the design specifications of the HortiJet Go If this is not the case please c...

Page 29: ...ter flow is the control sensor and the second sensor is the verification sensor also see section Sensors on page 14 To connect an extra or new EC sensor complete the following steps 1 Make sure that t...

Page 30: ...itch inserts Valves Smart Switch The Valves Smart Switch needs to be installed in a valves cabinet or the HortiJet cabinet Valves Smart Switch in valves cabinet 1 Make sure that the valves cabinet has...

Page 31: ...may only occur once for a particular HortiMaX Go system Using the address list provided you can set a unique address or DIP switch position for each Smart Switch Place the product sticker of the Smart...

Page 32: ...e software in consultation with the 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 port...

Page 33: ...actory settings then complete the steps in this section Software configuration above and the section Software settings on page 36 to configure the HortiMaX Go When starting up the HortiMaX Go for the...

Page 34: ...itches of the HortiMaX Go are the Smart Switches The system needs to know which Smart Switches are present For this reason you need to scan the system You can do this from the scanning screen This scr...

Page 35: ...s with different settings You can remove a Smart Switch from the configuration by changing its configuration status Do this as follows Tap the Smart Switch that you want to disable remove A pop up men...

Page 36: ...e configuration menu To access the software settings navigate this path The following settings are required Time Required for time related settings such as system date time time format and time zone L...

Page 37: ...igning valves to valve groups on page 45 5 4 Calibrating the sensors The sensors need to be checked regularly in order to ensure accurate measurements This must be done at least once per year If the m...

Page 38: ...ing the calibration process because the values are still fluctuating A readout will appear in the step between the two calibration solutions This readout may differ slightly from the final value becau...

Page 39: ...ob that indicates which way you need to turn it to open the valve or close it The navaton pilot valve is operated using the metal bolt Turn the head clockwise to increase the pressure setting turn the...

Page 40: ...some water to drip from this valve Adjusting the valves The table below shows how the PRVs and the PSV should be set Pressure in the main pipe PRV1 pressure bars PRV2 pressure bars PSV pressure bars C...

Page 41: ...t the dosing channels by irrigating briefly using the fertigation recipe 5 Check for leaks Rectify any leaks found 6 Place the suction hoses in the correct fertilizer tank acid tank Please exercise ca...

Page 42: ...he HortiJet 2 Is the HortiJet pump working without excessive noise 3 Are fertilizers and acid being dosed You can check this by looking at the sight glasses on the dosing channels 4 Are the EC pH and...

Page 43: ...n the HortiJet Turn to position 0 off to switch off the HortiJet The power switch can also be used as an emergency stop Turn the switch to the 0 off position to switch off the HortiJet Go immediately...

Page 44: ...of the irrigation program and the alarms For more detailed information please refer to the documentation included or the online help help hortimax go com You also need to set up the following in the s...

Page 45: ...al start control and the alarm screen 5 Right sidebar The bar on the right hand side of the screen provides access to a number of basic settings and functions such as the help button If you tap the he...

Page 46: ...ach valve This means that you can program fertigation recipes for each valve individually It is also possible to assign a particular valve to multiple valve groups 6 3 3 Valves simultaneously Use the...

Page 47: ...select a start time based on clock time sunrise or sunset The icons displayed have the following meaning Start time based on clock time Start time before sunrise e g 1 hour before sunrise Start time...

Page 48: ...have set a period If you delete periods the corresponding settings will be retained If you add these periods again check whether the preset values are still applicable EXAMPLE Setting day and night pe...

Page 49: ...is reached Figure 6 8 You can set the volume and the duration for each predefined period Tap volume or duration in a period A pop up window appears Set the volume in litres or the duration in seconds...

Page 50: ...pH target values for each predefined period Tap EC or pH in a period A pop up window appears Set the EC target value in mS cm or the pH target value Tap the confirm icon You have set the EC and or pH...

Page 51: ...lses throughout an irrigation cycle Duration in one go s Use this setting to dose the fertilizer in one go over a specified length of time at the start of an irrigation cycle Duration with pulses s Us...

Page 52: ...gure 6 11 The settings associated with pre flushing and post flushing 6 3 8 Start conditions You can activate a valve or valve group manually or preprogram the start conditions Manual starts The irrig...

Page 53: ...irrigation program will activate the valves assigned to the group and apply the preprogrammed recipe of the active period You can activate a valve group manually on the Manual valve group control scr...

Page 54: ...roup After the preset cycle time the valve group will be reactivated i e irrigation will start again The cycle time will be reset after each start of each type Contact start The group will be activate...

Page 55: ...s You can set the time starts on the Time start array screen Complete the following steps to add a time start Navigate the path Tap the settings icon The Time start array screen appears Tap the add ic...

Page 56: ...ontains information about your current alarms and your alarm history If you open the alarm screen and no alarms are currently present then the following text will be shown No alarms present Figure 6 1...

Page 57: ...ve alarm Alarm condition This button is selected by default The current situation is displayed Historical alarms This enables you to view historical alarms If you tap this button you can use the arrow...

Page 58: ...ld soap For instructions on how to clean up any residue caused by fertilizers or acid please consult the safety data sheets provided by the producer of the chemical in question 7 2 Weekly maintenance...

Page 59: ...necessary calibrate pH sensors Clean check and if necessary calibrate EC sensors Check operation of the HortiJet Go see section Testing the HortiJet on page 42 Check and if necessary replace the tanks...

Page 60: ...be used as the Smart Switch address Dosing module The dosing module consists of one or more dosing channels for fertilizers and or acid E Electrical Conductivity EC Electrical conductivity is a measur...

Page 61: ...ressure regardless of the demand in the system R Relative humidity RH The relative humidity RH indicates how much water vapour is in the air compared to the maximum amount of water vapour This is disp...

Page 62: ...installation Connect the power supply network cable main irrigation pump and external meters and valves Connecting electrical components on page 28 3 Where applicable connect the extra dosing channels...

Page 63: ...ion recipe Place the suction hoses in the correct fertilizer tank acid tank Make sure that the liquid levels in all dosing channels are the same and operating at the capacity specified Using the dosin...

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