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Variable Rate Irrigation
Installation Manual
P/N 1600043 Rev M (ECN 34095)
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Summary

VRI General Safety Instructions

Hazard Severity and Personal Safety

Explains hazard severity levels, personal safety precautions, and notices.

Maintenance and Electrical Safety

Details lock-out/tag-out, power disconnects, electrical connections, and shock prevention.

Operational and System Integrity Safety

Covers safe operation, maintenance, inspection, and system integrity.

Repair, Lifting, Dismantling, and Emergency Prep

Addresses safety during repairs, lifting, dismantling, and emergency preparedness.

Product Warnings and Certifications

Node and Controller Warnings

Lists specific warnings for VRI Power Supply and Main Controller assemblies.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Details FCC and Industry Canada compliance for VRI components.

Product Specifications

Node Assembly Ratings

Lists specifications for Standard and High Powered Node Assemblies.

VRI Controller and Power Supply Ratings

Provides electrical and environmental specifications for VRI Controller and Power Supply.

Regulatory Compliance Standards

Lists various international and regional compliance standards met by VRI components.

Dimensional Data and Weight

Power Supply Dimensions and Weight

Provides physical dimensions and weight for the VRI Power Supply Assembly.

Node Assembly Dimensions and Weight

Lists physical dimensions and weight for the Standard VRI Node Assembly.

Main Control Panel Dimensions and Weight

Details physical dimensions and weight for the VRI Main Control Panel.

VRI Installation Introduction

What is Variable Rate Irrigation?

Defines VRI and its purpose in irrigation systems.

How Variable Rate Irrigation Works

Explains the operational principles of VRI in precision irrigation.

Installing the VRI System

Valve Installation Methods

Describes three configurations for installing VRI valves with flow direction emphasis.

VRI System Component Installation

Node, Loom, and GPS Unit Installation

Covers mounting nodes, cable routing, and GPS unit placement.

VRI Node Wiring and Connections

Node Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the wiring connections for the VRI Node board, including valve and power terminals.

GPS Installation and Configuration

GPS Unit Installation and DIP Switches

Details installing the GPS receiver and configuring DIP switches for radio channels and GPS activation.

VRI Valve Components

Valve Plug Assembly Details

Explains the three parts of the VRI valve plugs and their assembly.

Installing the VRI Power Supply

Power Supply Mounting and Voltage Adjustment

Guides on positioning the power supply and adjusting its voltage output.

Power Supply Wiring Diagram

Three-Phase Power to 24 V DC Supply Wiring

Illustrates the wiring connections from three-phase power to the 24V DC power supply.

VRI Power Supply Components

Power Supply Parts Breakdown

Lists and describes the parts required for the VRI Power Supply assembly.

VRI System Wiring Diagrams

Tower Panel Wiring Connections

Details wiring connections to the Standard Tower Panel terminal block from the VRI power supply.

VRI Main Controller Enclosure Mounting

Mounting Hardware and Assembly

Lists hardware and describes the assembly of brackets for mounting the VRI main panel.

Main Enclosure Wiring

Factory and Field Wiring Diagrams

Illustrates factory and field wiring for the VRI control panel within the main enclosure.

VRI Control Panel Wiring

BASIC Control Panel Wiring

Details wiring connections for the VRI BASIC Control Panel, including end gun and safety circuits.

VISION;BOSS Control Panel Wiring

Illustrates wiring connections for VRI VISION/BOSS Control Panels, including USB and LAN ports.

VRI Main Panel Wiring Schematics

Pivot Control Wiring (Non-Zimmatic)

Provides wiring diagrams for VRI in pivot control, specifically for non-Zimmatic main panels.

VRI Main Panel Setup

Test Tab Operations

Explains the functions of the Test Tab for system diagnostics and valve testing.

Interface Navigation and Control

Describes output/input configuration and console window options.

System Settings and Parameters

Covers general settings, FieldNET, I/O, node, log file, units, and sprinkler settings.

Data Import;Export Definition

Explains how to import predefined settings or export current settings.

Initial System Start-Up and Testing

Pre-Start Checks and Powering Up

Covers initial checks, safety cautions, and powering up the system and nodes.

Valve and Speed Control Testing

Details testing valve operation and the speed control circuit.

Final Installation Step

Describes the final step of creating and installing a custom VRI plan.

Troubleshooting Common VRI Issues

Node Connectivity and Communication

Diagnoses problems with nodes not connecting, incorrect MAC addresses, and driver issues.

Valve and GPS Functionality

Addresses issues with valve pulsing, reversed operation, and GPS signal reception.

VRI Appendix

Node Wiring for New Zealand

Provides specific node wiring instructions for systems installed in New Zealand.

VRI Network Connectivity

Wireless Network Setup

Details wireless connection setup using Ubiquiti NanoStations for New Zealand.

Wired and GSM Connectivity

Covers wired connections and GSM module installation for remote irrigation systems.

Document Revisions

Revision History

Lists changes made to the manual across different revisions with dates and ECN numbers.

Lindsay GROWSMART Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryIrrigation System
FeaturesRemote monitoring and control, automated adjustments based on weather data
ConnectivityCellular
Power SourceSolar
ManufacturerLindsay Corporation

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