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3.
Push the soil moisture add-on in a straight line into the soil. Eliminating side to
side movement.
4.
Do not apply too much force when pushing the FS21 into the soil, the soil moisture
add-on should not flex more than 3 cm.
Applying too much force onto the FS21 might cause the lower part of the
sensor to break, resulting in sharp exposed edges. Do not use excessive
force or tools during installation and ensure the lower part of the sensor
does not flex more than 3 cm.
5.
Make sure the FS21 is placed in between the crops, not on a driving track. Be
aware that weeding machines can damage the sensor.
6.
Mark the location of the FS21 using a marking stick to quickly locate a sensor
without referring to the GPS coordinates.
9.5
Obtaining the data
Directly after enabling, the FS21 will attempt to connect to the network. Once a
connection is established the FS21 will give a confirmation beep. After this the data is
sent to the Farm21 platform every 6 hours. The Farm21 platform dashboard creates a
visual representation of the data points to create a clear overview.
The data is only available for you and is secured by your personal login credentials.
9.6
Error codes
The FS21 communicates potential errors through LED sequences.
To check these error codes please visit:
www.farm21.com/documentation
10 Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting your FS21 go to:
www.farm21.com/faq
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
When you are encountering any failures or other problems, please contact us at:
support@farm21.com
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