CS3000 User’s Guide
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Selecting Slope Percentage
The Calsense CS3000 controller has four slope percentages to use to calculate appropriate run and soak-
in times. The slope percentages include: 0-3%, 4-6%, 7-12%, and 13% and plus. The slope affects the
amount of water that can accumulate on the surface of the ground. Therefore, the greater the slope,
the shorter the cycle time will be. To adjust this setting, highlight the field and either press
+/-
to change
it, or press
SELECT
to see a dropdown of available options.
Setting up Soil Storage Capacity
Soil Storage Capacity is related to the total amount of water that is stored in the soil within the selected
plant’s root zone. A deeper root depth means there is a larger volume of water stored in the soil and
therefore a larger reservoir of water for the crop to draw upon between irrigations. The Calsense
CS3000 controller automatically adjusts Soil Storage Capacity based on Plant Material and Soil Type
however, the value can be edited to account for the unique circumstances at each site. To adjust this
setting, highlight the field and press
+/-
to increase or decrease the value.
Setting up Crop Coefficients
Crop Coefficients take properties of plants and use those properties to adjust the reference ET up or
down based on the plant needs. The Calsense CS3000 controller automatically populates a twelve (12)
month table based on Plant Type and Exposure. By default, the Crop Coefficients for a Station Group are
the same for all months. To adjust the setting for all months at the same time, highlight the field and
press
+/-
to increase or decrease the value. Alternately, if the plant material requires separate monthly
values, select
Edit Monthlies
and use
+/-
to edit each month’s value.
Scheduling Irrigation Start Times and Water Days
Start Times and Water Days provide the ability to schedule when each Station Group irrigates.
To edit Start Times and Water Days screen (Figure 24):
1.
From Main Menu, navigate to
Scheduled Irrigation
and select
Start Times and Water Days
.
2.
Navigate to and select the desired Station Group.
3.
Navigate to Start Time and use
+/-
to adjust the time.
4.
Navigate to Stop Time and use
+/-
to adjust the time.
Figure 24: Start Times and Water Days Screen
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