Appendix C - Sentek SOLO Quick Reference Guide
Product Set-up checklist
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This appendix is designed to be a short guide for installers of Sentek SOLO. It can be printed and carried
into the field and act as a reminder for the basic steps needed to install a complete Sentek SOLO system.
It does not replace the manual, it merely supplements it.
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Preparation
1. Assemble Probe as per probe manual and training aids (see Referenced Documents)
2. Insert 4 x AA Alkaline or Lithium batteries into the Solo Head Unit
3. Using PConfig:
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Check the interface has the latest version of firmware
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Configuration tab: Auto-detect sensors, set depths & normalise
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Clock tab: set sampling interval and time
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Logger tab: enter LoggerID and sample origin (if required)
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Power tab: Check probe supply voltage (should be 6.1V with new batteries)
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Sensor Test tab: Check system
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Back up configuration and Write to probe
Field Installation
1. Install probe as per installation manual (see Referenced Documents)
2. Secure Solo Head Unit to pole or post using mounting brackets
3. Connect probe to the Solo Head Unit
4. Within PConfig, check clock is correct and soil moisture values are as expected
Downloading
1. Retrieve readings from probe with step a) or b)
a) Downloading using the Solo Download Cable,
i.
Connect laptop to download port with Solo Download Cable
ii.
Open Data Exchange
iii.
Make sure baud rate is 9600
iv.
Type in logger ID or leave blank
v.
Select IrriMAX Database (sdb) as the destination
b) Downloading using SoloPORTER
i.
Make sure battery and thumb drive are installed in the SoloPORTER
ii.
Insert the SoloPORTER into Solo Head Unit; the red light will come on, Do Not Remove.
The green light will blink until the download is complete. Green light solid indicates
successful download.
NOTE: If the red light blinks please refer to SoloPORTER Manual for error light
descriptions
iii.
Remove USB drive from SoloPORTER and insert in to computer
iv.
Select “Download from SoloPORTER” from the wizard to launch Data Exchange
v.
Select logger ID by clicking ‘get list’
vi.
Select destination as ‘IrriMAX Database (sdb)’
vii.
Browse to folder where data is to be downloaded and select database
viii.
Click “Start”
