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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 HortiJet Pro.

This procedure assumes that:

Synopta and the HortiMaX CX500 are installed.
the dealer is familiar with the CX Assistant.

No.

Step

Section to see for this

Installation

1

Water installation

Connect the HortiJet to the two
branches from the main pipe.
Connect the fertilizer supply hoses to
the dosing channels.

"Connecting water supply
(hydronic installation)" on
the next page.

2

Electrical installation

Connect the power supply, network
cable, main irrigation pump and
external meters and valves.

"Connecting electrical
components" on page 27.

3

Where applicable: connect the extra dosing
channels, sensors and/or I/O modules.

"Installing other
components" on page 28.

Commissioning

4

Use the latest version of the software for the
CX Assistant, HortiMaX CX500 and Synopta.

"Updating software" on
page 30.

5

Software configuration

Create a configuration with the CX
Assistant.
Check the configuration.
Upload the configuration to the IPC.

"Software configuration" on
page 31.

6

Check the settings (for the controls HortiMaX
CX500) in Synopta.

"Software settings" on
page 36.

7

Calibrate the EC and pH sensors.

"Calibrating the sensors" on
page 37.

HortiJet Pro

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Summary of Contents for HortiJetPro

Page 1: ...SV 6 3 26 02 2020 96000016 Installation and User Manual HortiJetPro...

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: ...ycling and disposal 19 3 Safety 20 3 1 General safety requirements 20 3 2 Chemical substances 20 3 3 Personal protective equipment 21 3 4 Emergency stop 21 4 Installation 22 4 1 Installation requireme...

Page 4: ...6 1 Even fertiliser dosing 41 5 7 Testing the HortiJet 41 6 User interface 42 6 1 Power switch 42 6 2 Operating the HortiJet pump 42 6 3 Operation using Synopta Quick Start 43 6 3 1 Valve group 44 6...

Page 5: ...et Pro 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 include...

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 o...

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

Page 8: ...orticultural environment The equipment and accompanying software must be used as delivered and are subject to the instructions in the Ridder Growing Solutions documentation provided with the equipment...

Page 9: ...mpensation channel 5 Filter 19 PRV in compensation channel 6 HortiJet Pro outlet into main pipe 20 Collection pipe 7 HortiJet Pro inlet out of main pipe 21 Air release valve 8 Manual valve inlet 22 Ho...

Page 10: ...plied 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 11: ...dosing channels pumps sensors and I O modules can be added to the HortiJet Pro This is described in the following sections 2 3 1 Basic configuration Figure 2 2 is a diagram of the components of the Ho...

Page 12: ...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 T...

Page 13: ...le for irrigation of between 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 f...

Page 14: ...capped Please consult the supplied OEM manuals for the correct use and maintenance of the relevant components 2 3 5 I O modules Peripherals inputs and outputs can be connected to an I O module The Ho...

Page 15: ...and can expand as the grower s business expands For more information on the HortiMaX CX500 see the Dealer guide to the HortiMaX CX500 or CX500 Brochure 2 4 2 CX Assistant The CX Assistant is the conf...

Page 16: ...es and stickers Type plate Drawing plate Product plate Quality inspection sticker Consult your order confirmation for the exact specifications of your product Retain a copy of the order confirmation w...

Page 17: ...Pro is checked and tested for correct operation before shipment The corresponding certificate can be found in the documentation included with the unit When the HortiJet Pro has been checked it will b...

Page 18: ...rage and shipment 2 6 1 Packaging The HortiJet Pro is shipped in one or more large pieces and includes a number of boxes containing separate components 2 6 2 Transport To prevent damage during transpo...

Page 19: ...he pH sensor 2 7 Recycling and disposal When your HortiJet Pro unit has reached the end of its service life you should dispose of it yourself Bear in mind that the pipes may still contain fertilizer r...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...stances 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 Horti...

Page 22: ...the following requirements The dealer has successfully completed the HortiJet Pro and HortiMaX CX500 training courses at Ridder Growing Solutions has a broad knowledge of installation technology hydr...

Page 23: ...to operate and maintain the unit Make sure that there is sufficient space around the unit to operate and maintain it To prevent damage during transport certain components are not fastened tightly If n...

Page 24: ...t between the HortiJet and the irrigation valves The PSV ensures constant pressure in the main pipe and protects against pressure surges 5 Manual valves on HortiJet inlet and outlet The manual valves...

Page 25: ...the main pipe Connect the fertilizer supply hoses to the dosing channels Connecting water supply hydronic installation on the next page 2 Electrical installation Connect the power supply network cable...

Page 26: ...are the same and operating at the capacity specified Using the dosing channels for the first time on page 40 10 Test the HortiJet by irrigating for a short time Testing the HortiJet on page 41 Use the...

Page 27: ...ies with electricity and digital information This includes the power cable network cables pipes and switches To connect the electrical components complete the following steps 1 Make sure that the supp...

Page 28: ...ghten all the screw couplings securely 5 Connect the wiring terminal block to the dosing valve 6 Route all the wiring to the cabinet follow the already connected wiring 7 Connect the wiring according...

Page 29: ...is cap before use and place the sensor back into it if the HortiJet Pro is not in use for an extended period 4 5 4 Connecting the I O modules Depending on the elements added to the configuration you w...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...ensive 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 devia...

Page 32: ...n choose from Flow sensor GF15 met paddle wheel Water meter with mechanical counter for pulse measurement Water meter with analogue current output for flow measurement Under the draw group you need to...

Page 33: ...component to the EC dosing group EC tanks Two EC sensors a control sensor and a verification sensor Add the following component to the EC tanks Agitator For the EC dosing group you need to specify wh...

Page 34: ...eated using the Assets button The Assets screen shows an overview of the configuration including any warning messages or errors A configuration can only be uploaded to the IPC when all errors red excl...

Page 35: ...d Click the Open button The configuration opens The configuration is shown in the workspace The Start tab is open The Upload and Download buttons are enabled If the Upload button is disabled then eith...

Page 36: ...ile to the HortiMaX CX500 on the IPC See the CX Assistant tutorial guide for more information If the wiring has been connected correctly the process computer will start running immediately and activat...

Page 37: ...order to ensure accurate measurements This must be done at least once per year If the measurements taken by the verification sensor deviate from those of the control sensor you need to calibrate the...

Page 38: ...essure gauge PRV2 4 Pressure gauge PRV1 2 PRV2 5 Pressure gauge PSV 3 PRV1 6 PSV Adjusting the valves The PRV1 and PSV consist of a valve with a plastic rotary knob and a navaton pilot that can be adj...

Page 39: ...ions for pressurizing the HortiJet To pressurize the HortiJet Pro complete the following steps 1 Turn the manual valves on the inlet and outlet of the HortiJet Pro to open them 2 Open the shut off val...

Page 40: ...e pressure switch generates an alarm Consult the manual for the HortiJet pump to regulate the direction and bleed air from the pump 5 6 Using the dosing channels for the first time Ridder Growing Solu...

Page 41: ...he sight glass in the dosing channel Figure 5 3 Fertilizer dosing No Name No Name 1 Needle valve 2 Sight glass flowmeter 5 7 Testing the HortiJet To test the HortiJet you can initiate a short irrigati...

Page 42: ...he 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 Pro immediately 6...

Page 43: ...n of the most important fertigation settings in Synopta For more information please refer to the HortiMaX CX500 and MultiMa Irrigation Control User Manual Synopta Product Description or the Synopta he...

Page 44: ...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 assign valves...

Page 45: ...ost flushing 6 3 5 Irrigation Controls Water Substrate Irrigation EC and pH Irrigation valve groups Recipes tab Quantity duration Figure 6 3 Irrigation settings There are five settings under irrigatio...

Page 46: ...ose on an EC target value mS cm To use this setting an EC sensor is required Fertilizer dosing based on quantity volume ratio Use this setting to dose a specific volume of fertilizer in millilitres pe...

Page 47: ...egular intervals Pause start Use pause start if an irrigation group may not go without irrigation for a specified period of time regardless of the conditions Radiation sum start Use radiation sum star...

Page 48: ...oap 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 The...

Page 49: ...ecessary calibrate pH sensors Clean check and if necessary calibrate EC sensors Check operation of the HortiJet Pro see section Testing the HortiJet on page 41 Check and if necessary replace the tanks...

Page 50: ...izers and or acid E Electrical Conductivity EC Electrical conductivity is a measure of the amount of minerals fertilizers in a solution F Ferrule A ferrule is a small sleeve used to secure the end of...

Page 51: ...ng pre pressure into a low regulated pressure PSV pressure sustaining valve A valve that maintains a constant incoming pressure regardless of the demand in the system R Relative humidity RH The relati...

Page 52: ...nnels Connecting water supply hydronic installation on page 26 2 Electrical installation Connect the power supply network cable main irrigation pump and external meters and valves Connecting electrica...

Page 53: ...osing channels for the first time Test the dosing channels by irrigating briefly using the fertigation recipe Place the suction hoses in the correct fertilizer tank acid tank Make sure that the liquid...

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