Libelium Smart Agriculture Xtreme 1.0, Technical Manual

Page 1: ...Smart Agriculture Xtreme 1 0 Technical Guide ...

Page 2: ...erature measurement sensor probe Apogee SI 411 28 4 2 1 Specifications 28 4 2 2 Measurement process 29 4 2 3 Socket 29 4 2 4 Installation 30 4 2 5 Application examples 31 4 2 6 Certificate of calibration 31 4 3 Leaf and flower bud temperature sensor probe Apogee SF 421 32 4 3 1 Specifications 32 4 3 2 Measurement process 33 4 3 3 Socket 33 4 3 4 Installation 34 4 3 5 Application examples 35 4 3 6 ...

Page 3: ...perature humidity and pressure sensor probe Bosch BME280 56 4 8 1 Specifications 56 4 8 2 Measurement process 57 4 8 3 Socket 57 4 8 4 Application examples 58 4 9 Conductivity water content and soil temperature GS3 sensor probe Decagon GS3 59 4 9 1 Specifications 60 4 9 2 Measurement process 60 4 9 3 Socket 61 4 9 4 Installation 61 4 9 5 Application examples 62 4 9 6 Quality Assurance Certificate ...

Page 4: ...k DC2 DD S and DF 84 4 15 1 Ecomatik DC2 specifications Trunk diameter 84 4 15 2 Ecomatik DD S specifications Stem diameter 85 4 15 3 Ecomatik DF specifications Fruit diameter 85 4 15 4 Measurement process 85 4 15 5 Socket 86 4 15 6 Installation 87 4 15 7 Application examples 87 4 16 Weather station sensor probes Gill Instruments MaxiMet series 88 4 16 1 MaxiMet GMX 100 PO sensor probe 89 4 16 2 M...

Page 5: ...or AMS TSL2561 113 4 18 1 Specifications 113 4 18 2 Measurement process 114 4 18 3 Socket 114 4 18 4 Application examples 114 4 19 Ultrasound sensor probe Maxbotix MB7040 115 4 19 1 Specifications 115 4 19 2 Measurement process 116 4 19 3 Socket 116 4 19 4 Installation 117 4 19 5 Application examples 117 5 Board configuration and programming 118 5 1 Hardware configuration 118 5 2 API 118 5 2 1 Bef...

Page 6: ...ection Do not connect or power equipment using cables that have been damaged Place equipment in an area to which only maintenance personnel can have access in a restricted access zone In any case keep children away from the equipment If there is a power failure immediately disconnect from the mains If using a battery whether or not in combination with a solar panel as a power source follow the vol...

Page 7: ... any case This will automatically make the warranty void Do not handle the four metallic screws of Waspmote Plug Sense They ensure waterproof seal Do not submerge Waspmote Plug Sense in liquids Do not place nodes on places or equipment where it could be exposed to shocks and or big vibrations Do not expose Waspmote Plug Sense to temperatures below 20 ºC or above 60 ºC Do not power Waspmote with ot...

Page 8: ... DC 1000 V Heavy metals free Yes Weatherproof true nach UL 746 C Ambient temperature min 30 C Ambient temperature max 70 C Approximated weight 800 g Temporary extreme temperatures are supported Regular recommended usage 20 60 ºC In the pictures included below it is shown a general view of Waspmote Plug Sense main parts Some elements are dedicated to node control others are designated to sensor con...

Page 9: ... 9 v7 2 Waspmote Plug Sense Figure Control side of the enclosure Control side of the enclosure for 4G model Figure Sensor side of the enclosure ...

Page 10: ... 10 v7 2 Waspmote Plug Sense Figure Antenna side of the enclosure Figure Front view of the enclosure Figure Back view of the enclosure ...

Page 11: ...handled damaged or broken the warranty is automatically void 3 2 Parts included Next picture shows Waspmote Plug Sense and all of its elements Some of them are optional accessories that may not be included 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 Figure Waspmote Plug Sense accessories 1 enclosure 2 sensor probes 3 external solar panel 4 USB cable 5 antenna 6 cable ties 7 mounting feet screwed to the enclosure 8 exten...

Page 12: ...ckers Next figure shows front sticker Model identification colour Enclosure model Figure Front sticker of the enclosure There are many configurations of Waspmote Plug Sense line all of them identified by one unique sticker Next image shows all possibilities Figure Different front stickers ...

Page 13: ...tc It is highly recommended to annotate this information and save it for future maintenance Next figure shows it in detail Figure Back sticker Sensor probes are identified too by a sticker showing the measured parameter and the sensor manufacturer reference CO TGS2442 Measure parameter Sensor reference Figure Sensor probe identification sticker ...

Page 14: ...his allows you to add new sensing capabilities to existing networks just in minutes In the same way sensor probes may be easily replaced in order to ensure the lowest maintenance cost of the sensor network Figure Connecting a sensor probe to Waspmote Plug Sense Go to the Plug Sense Sensor Guide to know more about our sensor probes ...

Page 15: ...be recharged using the waterproof USB cable but also the external solar panel option The external solar panel is mounted on a 45º holder which ensures the maximum performance of each outdoor installation Figure Waspmote Plug Sense powered by an external solar panel ...

Page 16: ...table among 5 15 and 30 minutes with a selector switch and it can be combined with a solar panel to extend even more the node s battery lifetime Note Nodes using solar panel can keep using it through the External Battery Module The EBM is connected to the solar panel connector of Plug Sense and the solar panel unit is connected to the solar panel connector of the EBM Figure Plug Sense with Externa...

Page 17: ... USB to the specific external socket and then to the computer to upload the new firmware Figure Programming a node Over the Air Programming OTAP is also possible once the node has been installed via WiFi or 4G radios With this technique you can reprogram wireless one or more Waspmote sensor nodes at the same time by using a laptop and Meshlium Figure Typical OTAP process ...

Page 18: ...face which creates code automatically The user just needs to to fill a web form to obtain binaries for Plug Sense Advanced programming options are available depending on the license selected Check how easy it is to handle the Programming Cloud Service at https cloud libelium com Figure Programming Cloud Service ...

Page 19: ...pical base station range CE ANATEL 4G US 4G 3G 2G HTTP FTP TCP UDP GPS 700 850 1700 1900 MHz 4G class 3 0 2 W 23 dBm 4G 103 dBm km Typical base station range FCC IC PTCRB AT T 4G AU 4G HTTP FTP TCP UDP 700 1800 2600 MHz 4G class 3 0 2 W 23 dBm 4G 102 dBm km Typical base station range RCM Sigfox EU Sigfox 868 MHz 16 dBm 126 dBm km Typical base station range CE Sigfox US Sigfox 900 MHz 24 dBm 127 dB...

Page 20: ...ocol module as a secondary communication option This is offered as an accessory feature The available Industrial Protocols are RS 485 Modbus software layer over RS 485 and CAN Bus This optional feature is accessible through an additional dedicated socket on the antenna side of the enclosure Figure Industrial Protocols available on Plug Sense ...

Page 21: ...ween 2 probes to connect the desired Industrial Protocol A standard DB9 connector and a waterproof terminal block junction box These options make the connections on industrial environments or outdoor applications easier Figure DB9 probe Figure Terminal box probe ...

Page 22: ...ble enables better installation for maximum satellite visibility Figure Plug Sense node with GPS receiver Chipset JN3 Telit Sensitivity Acquisition 147 dBm Navigation 160 dBm Tracking 163 dBm Hot start time 1 s Cold start time 35 s Positional accuracy error 2 5 m Speed accuracy 0 01 m s EGNOS WAAS GAGAN and MSAS capability Antenna Cable length 2 m Connector SMA Gain 26 dBi active Available informa...

Page 23: ...ors This section describes each model configuration in detail showing the sensors which can be used in each case and how to connect them to Waspmote In many cases the sensor sockets accept the connection of more than one sensor probe See the compatibility table for each model configuration to choose the best probe combination for the application It is very important to remark that each socket is d...

Page 24: ... selection of high end professional sensors It allows to monitor multiple environmental parameters involving a wide range of applications from plant growing analysis to weather observation There are sensors for atmospheric and soil monitoring and plants health Up to 33 sensors can be connected Figure Smart Agriculture Xtreme Waspmote Plug Sense model ...

Page 25: ...nt and soil temperature GS3 9464 P Soil temperature and volumetric water content 5TM 9460 P Soil water potential MPS 6 9465 P Vapor pressure humidity temperature and atmospheric pressure in soil and air VP 4 9471 P Leaf wetness Phytos 31 9466 P Shortwave radiation SP 510 9470 P Solar radiation PAR SQ 110 for Smart Agriculture Xtreme 9251 PX Ultraviolet radiation SU 100 for Smart Agriculture Xtreme...

Page 26: ...ather station GMX 501 W T H AP R 9479 P Weather station GMX 531 W PT T H AP R 9480 P Weather station GMX 541 W PO T H AP R 9481 P Weather station GMX 550 W x T H AP 9482 P Weather station GMX 551 W x T H AP R 9483 P Weather station GMX 600 W PO T H AP 9484 P Solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe 9496 P F Shortwave radiation SP 510 9470 P Solar radiation PAR SQ 110 for Smart Agriculture...

Page 27: ...s provided for each sensor Measured parameters on the great majority of Smart Agriculture applications require a deep knowledge of the environmental parameters and what is a more sophisticated measure techniques to obtain the best accuracy Additionally Libelium highly recommends to carry out comprehensive laboratory tests before installing the system on the field as well as proof of concepts on th...

Page 28: ...rature measurement sensor probe Apogee SI 411 4 2 1 Specifications Operating environment 45 to 80 ºC Operation humidity 0 100 RH non condesing Calibration uncertainty 20 to 65 ºC when target and detector temperature are within 20 ºC 0 2 ºC Calibration uncertainty 40 to 80 ºC when target and detector temperature are different by more than 20 ºC 0 5 ºC Measurement repeatability less than 0 05 ºC Sta...

Page 29: ...class variables Check complete code example for details mySensor read 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link http www libelium com development waspmote examples ag xtr 01 SI 411 sensor reading 4 2 3 Socket Connect the infrared radiometer sensor to the Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown...

Page 30: ... you can see in the image below It is necessary to remove the green protective cover to measure it is only used to protect the sensor when it is not being used Figure Sensor field of view An Angle mounting bracket Apogee AM 220 can also be used for the installation This accessory is recommended to mount the sensor on a pole with an outer diameter from 3 3 to 5 3 cm in different angles Figure Angle...

Page 31: ...nd hold it into the desired position while the nuts are tightened Figure Angle mounting bracket installation with the SI 411 sensor You can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer s website 4 2 5 Application examples Plant canopy temperature measurement for plant water status estimation Road surface temperature measurement for determination of icing conditions Terrestrial surface soil ...

Page 32: ...e surface and a negative net long wave radiation balance at the surface Figure Leaf and bud temperature sensor probe Apogee SF 421 4 3 1 Specifications Operating temperature 50 to 70 ºC Operation humidity 0 100 RH Measurement range 50 to 70 ºC Measurement Uncertainty 0 1 ºC from 0 to 70 ºC 0 2 ºC from 25 to 0 ºC 0 4 ºC from 50 to 25 ºC Measurement repeatability less than 0 05 ºC Stability Long ter...

Page 33: ...ed in class variables Check complete code example for details mySensor read 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link http www libelium com development waspmote examples ag xtr 02 SF 421 sensor reading 4 3 3 Socket Connect the SF 421 sensor probe to Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in t...

Page 34: ...This accessory is recommended to mount the sensor on a pole with an outer diameter from 3 3 to 5 3 cm in different angles Figure Angle mounting bracket Apogee AM 220 Looking into above picture the black plastic part on the right must be facing the pole while the metal angled part on the left must fix the sensor First attach the accessory to the pole screwing the 2 nuts just enough to hold the acce...

Page 35: ...can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer s website 4 3 5 Application examples Leaf and bud temperature estimates in cropped fields orchards and vineyards Detection of potential frost damage to crops 4 3 6 Quality Assurance Certificate Together with this sensor we provide a quality assurance certificate in which the manufacturer ensures that the sensor has passed the internal quality...

Page 36: ...solved in a solution and in a gaseous state The Soil oxygen level sensor probe measures gaseous oxygen The Soil oxygen level sensor probe consists of a galvanic cell type sensor and offers a measure of the percentage of the total number of molecules of oxygen in the air This sensor is specially designed for use in soil or porous media Figure Soil oxygen level sensor probe Apogee SO 411 Figure SO 4...

Page 37: ... mm length Mass 175 g Cable 5 m 4 4 2 Measurement process The SO 411 sensor provides a digital signal using the SDI 12 protocol Reading code 1 Declare an object for the sensor Apogee_SO411 mySensor XTR_SOCKET_A 2 Turn ON the sensor mySensor ON 3 Initialization delay necessary for this sensor delay 60000 4 Read the sensor Values stored in class variables Check complete code example for details mySe...

Page 38: ... v7 2 Sensors probes 4 4 3 Socket Connect the SO 411 sensor probe to Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below Figure Available sockets for the SO 411 sensor probe ...

Page 39: ... be used with the accessory model A0 001 designed to facilitate measurements in soil or porous media It consists of a diffusion head that maintains an air pocket and provides protection to the teflon membrane where gas diffusion occurs Figure Diffusion head accessory A0 001 Figure SO 411 sensor installation with diffusion head accessory You can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer s...

Page 40: ...iles and mine tailings Monitoring redox potential in soils Determination of respiration rates through measurement of O2 consumption in sealed chambers Measurement of O2 gradients in soil porous media 4 4 6 Quality Assurance Certificate Together with this sensor we provide a quality assurance certificate in which the manufacturer ensures that the sensor has passed the internal quality procedures ...

Page 41: ...ral specifications Operating temperature 50 to 80 ºC Operation humidity 0 100 RH Sensitivity variable from sensor to sensor typical values listed 0 057 mV per W m 2 Calibration factor reciprocal of sensitivity 17 5 W m 2 per mV Calibration uncertainty 5 Calibrated output range 0 to 114 mV Measurement range 0 to 2000 W m 2 net shortwave radiation Measurement repeatability less than 1 Long term drif...

Page 42: ...ariables Check complete code example for details mySensor read 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link http www libelium com development waspmote examples ag xtr 06 SP 510 sensor reading 4 5 3 Socket Connect the SP 510 sensor probe to Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image belo...

Page 43: ...ccessory can also be used for the installation This accessory is optional but highly recommended for the solar sensors With this accessory you will get a secure fastening while keeping the sensor as level as possible always pointing up The accessory is composed of 2 main parts A Mounting bracket it will be fastened to a pipe or mast with its u bolt B Leveling plate it holds the sensor and includes...

Page 44: ...stment is done later 3 Decide if you want to mount the whole structure to a vertical or horizontal pipe or mast its outer diameter can go from 3 3 to 5 3 cm Depending on horizontal or vertical configuration you will use the bottom or the side of the mounting bracket 4 Place the black plastic piece in contact with the pipe Then use the u bolt to grab the mounting bracket to the pipe On both ends of...

Page 45: ...adjustment of the level making sure the bubble is inside the black circle The wave spring will keep the leveling plate in place Note the sensor should be mounted so that obstructions pipe mast sensors enclosures leaves walls etc do not shade the sensor You can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer s website 4 5 5 Application examples Incoming shortwave radiation measurement in agricu...

Page 46: ...defined as total radiation across a range from 400 to 700 nm PAR is often expressed as photosynthetic photon flux density PPFD photon flux in units of micromoles per square meter per second μmol m 2 s 1 Figure Solar radiation sensor probe for Smart Agriculture Xtreme Apogee SQ 110 Figure Graph of the spectral response of the PAR sensor Apogee SQ 110 compared to the photosynthetic response of a pla...

Page 47: ... 2 4 cm Height 2 8 cm Cable length 5 m 4 6 2 Measurement process The SQ 110 sensor provides an analog signal Reading code 1 Declare an object for the sensor Apogee_SQ110 mySensor XTR_SOCKET_B 2 Turn ON the sensor mySensor ON 3 Read the sensor Values stored in class variables Check complete code example for details mySensor read 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF You can find a complete example cod...

Page 48: ... our Sales department for more information Figure Available sockets for the SQ 110 sensor probe 4 6 4 Installation The SQ 110 sensor includes a nylon mounting screw on the base in order to mount the sensor on a solid surface Figure SQ 110 sensor installation The Solar sensors mounting accessory can also be used for the installation This accessory is optional but highly recommended for the solar se...

Page 49: ... mounting bracket with the 3 long gray screws Do not insert them too firmly the final adjustment is done later 3 Decide if you want to mount the whole structure to a vertical or horizontal pipe or mast its outer diameter can go from 3 3 to 5 3 cm Depending on horizontal or vertical configuration you will use the bottom or the side of the mounting bracket 4 Place the black plastic piece in contact ...

Page 50: ...ble is inside the black circle The wave spring will keep the leveling plate in place Note the sensor should be mounted so that obstructions pipe mast sensors enclosures leaves walls etc do not shade the sensor You can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer s website 4 6 5 Application examples Photosynthetic photon flux density PPFD measures in Plant canopies in outdoor environments Gr...

Page 51: ...h of the UV B and all of the UV C wavelengths from the sun are absorbed by the Earth s atmosphere The Ultraviolet radiation sensor probe for Smart Agriculture Xtreme Apogee SU 100 detects UV radiation from 250 to 400 nm and is calibrated in photon flux units of micromoles per square meter per second μmol m 2 s 1 Figure Ultraviolet radiation sensor probe for Smart Agriculture Xtreme Apogee SU 100 F...

Page 52: ...r 2 4 cm Height 2 8 cm Cable length 5 m 4 7 2 Measurement process The SU 100 sensor provides an analog signal Reading code 1 Declare an object for the sensor Apogee_SU100 mySensor XTR_SOCKET_B 2 Turn ON the sensor mySensor ON 3 Read the sensor Values stored in class variables Check complete code example for details mySensor read 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF You can find a complete example co...

Page 53: ...be 4 7 4 Installation The SU 100 sensor includes a nylon mounting screw on the base in order to mount the sensor on a solid surface Figure SU 100 sensor probe installation The Solar sensors mounting accessory can also be used for the installation This accessory is optional but highly recommended for the solar sensors With this accessory you will get a secure fastening while keeping the sensor as l...

Page 54: ...stment is done later 3 Decide if you want to mount the whole structure to a vertical or horizontal pipe or mast its outer diameter can go from 3 3 to 5 3 cm Depending on horizontal or vertical configuration you will use the bottom or the side of the mounting bracket 4 Place the black plastic piece in contact with the pipe Then use the u bolt to grab the mounting bracket to the pipe On both ends of...

Page 55: ...el making sure the bubble is inside the black circle The wave spring will keep the leveling plate in place Note the sensor should be mounted so that obstructions pipe mast sensors enclosures leaves walls etc do not shade the sensor You can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer s website 4 7 5 Application examples UV radiation measurement in Outdoor environments Laboratory use with ar...

Page 56: ...d for very low noise and high resolution It is primarily used for temperature compensation of the pressure and humidity sensors and can also be used for estimating ambient temperature Figure Temperature humidity and pressure sensor Bosch BME280 4 8 1 Specifications Temperature sensor Operational range 40 85 ºC Full accuracy range 0 65 ºC Accuracy 1 ºC range 0 ºC 65 ºC Response time 1 65 seconds 63...

Page 57: ...sor Store parameters in local variables float temperature mySensor getTemperature float humidity mySensor getHumidity float pressure mySensor getPressure 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link http www libelium com development waspmote examples ag xtr 16 BME280 sensor reading 4 8 3 Socket Connect the Temperature h...

Page 58: ...ensors probes 4 8 4 Application examples Weather observation and forecast Evapotranspiration analysis Control heating ventilation or air conditioning in greenhouses Warning regarding dryness or high temperatures ...

Page 59: ...ouse applications where the probe can be inserted easily into different types of soilless substrates The GS3 sensor determines volumetric water content VWC by measuring the dielectric constant εa of the medium using capacitance frequency domain technology the temperature using a thermistor and electrical conductivity using a stainless steel electrode array Figure Conductivity water content and soi...

Page 60: ...001 m3 m3 0 1 VWC 40 VWC Range Apparent dielectric permittivity εa 1 air to 80 water Bulk electrical conductivity Accuracy 5 from 0 to 5 dS m 10 from 5 to 23 dS m Resolution 0 001 dS m from 0 to 23 dS m Range 0 to 25 dS m bulk Temperature Accuracy 1 ºC Resolution 0 1 ºC Range 40 to 60 ºC 4 9 2 Measurement process The GS3 sensor provides a digital signal using the SDI 12 protocol Reading code 1 Dec...

Page 61: ...WC for mineral soil in the following link http www libelium com development waspmote examples ag xtr 07 GS3 sensor reading 4 9 3 Socket Connect the GS3 sensor probe to Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below Figure Available sockets for the GS3 sensor probe 4 9 4 Installation The GS3 sensor can be inserted into soilless substrates in different ways Howeve...

Page 62: ...air gaps in the substrate of potting soil or soilless medias Greenhouse substrate monitoring Irrigation management Salt management Fertilizer movement Modeling processes that are affected by temperature 4 9 6 Quality Assurance Certificate Together with this sensor we provide a quality assurance certificate in which the manufacturer ensures that the sensor has passed the internal quality procedures...

Page 63: ...ity and temperature of soil The sensor uses an oscillator running at 70 MHz to measure the dielectric permittivity of soil to determine the water content VWC A thermistor in thermal contact with the sensor prongs provides the soil temperature while the screws on the surface of the sensor form a two sensor electrical array to measure electrical conductivity Figure Conductivity water content and soi...

Page 64: ...to 80 VWC Bulk electrical conductivity Range 0 to 23 dS m bulk Resolution 0 01 dS m from 0 to 7 dS m 0 05 dS m from 7 to 23 dS m Accuracy 10 from 0 to 7 dS m Temperature Range 40 to 60 ºC Resolution 0 1 ºC Accuracy 1 ºC 4 10 2 Measurement process The water content electrical conductivity and temperature sensor Decagon 5TE provides a digital signal using SDI 12 protocol You can find a complete exam...

Page 65: ...l soil Topp equation is The calibration equation for potting soil is The calibration equation for rockwool is The calibration equation for perlite is You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe and for calculating VWC for mineral soil in the following link http www libelium com development waspmote examples ag xtr 08 5TE sensor reading 4 10 3 Socket Connect the 5TE sensor pr...

Page 66: ...distort output readings Figure Water content electrical conductivity and temperature sensor installation You can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer s website 4 10 5 Application examples Greenhouse substrate monitoring Irrigation management Salt management Fertilizer movement Modeling processes that are affected by temperature 4 10 6 Quality Assurance Certificate Together with this...

Page 67: ...agon 5TM sensor can measure volumetric water content and temperature of soil The sensor uses an oscillator running at 70 MHz to measure the dielectric permittivity of soil to determine the water content VWC A thermistor in thermal contact with the sensor prongs provides the soil temperature Figure Soil temperature and volumetric water content sensor probe Decagon 5TM ...

Page 68: ...ution 0 1 ºC Accuracy 1 ºC 4 11 2 Measurement process The 5TM sensor provides a digital signal using the SDI 12 protocol Reading code 1 Declare an object for the sensor Decagon_5TM mySensor XTR_SOCKET_A 2 Turn ON the sensor mySensor ON 3 Read the sensor Values stored in class variables Check complete code example for details mySensor read 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF Volumetric water content...

Page 69: ... 5TM sensor reading 4 11 3 Socket Connect the 5TM sensor probe to Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below Figure Available sockets for the 5TM sensor probe 4 11 4 Installation The 5TM sensor can be inserted into growing media or soil and it needs to be completely covered by soil It is important to avoid air gaps or extremely compact soil around the sensor...

Page 70: ...opment waspmote examples ag xtr 09 5TM sensor reading 4 11 5 Application examples Soil water balance Irrigation management Modeling processes that are affected by temperature 4 11 6 Quality Assurance Certificate Together with this sensor we provide a quality assurance certificate in which the manufacturer ensures that the sensor has passed the internal quality procedures ...

Page 71: ...determines how water moves in a soil or from the soil to the plant In addition you can use water potential to determine plant availability of water schedule irrigation or determine the mechanical stress state of soil The Soil water potential sensor probe Decagon MPS 6 measures the water potential and temperature of a wide range of soil and other porous materials without user maintenance and factor...

Page 72: ...ading 2 kPa from 9 to 100 kPa Temperature Range 40 to 60 ºC Resolution 0 1 ºC Accuracy 1 ºC 4 12 2 Measurement process The MPS 6 sensor provides a digital signal using the SDI 12 protocol Reading code 1 Declare an object for the sensor Decagon_MPS6 mySensor XTR_SOCKET_A 2 Turn ON the sensor mySensor ON 3 Read the sensor Values stored in class variables Check complete code example for details mySen...

Page 73: ... in a ball around the entire sensor making sure that the moist soil is in contact with all surfaces of the ceramic in the sensor Then place the sensor into the soil at the desired depth After installing the sensor the hole that was excavated to bury the sensor at depth should be back filled with care taken to pack the soil back to its native bulk density Leave at least 15 centimeters of sensor cab...

Page 74: ...otential monitoring in the vadose zone Crop stress Waste water drainage studies Plant water availability 4 12 6 Quality Assurance Certificate Together with this sensor we provide a quality assurance certificate in which the manufacturer ensures that the sensor has passed the internal quality procedures ...

Page 75: ...or uses a sensor chip to measure both air temperature and RH and a secondary chip to measure barometric pressure Despite this sensor can be installed in dry soils with a good performance it is not recommended for saturated soils The humidity measurements could saturate and could give a drift Moreover if the soil is completely saturated it will not make sense to measure barometric pressure because ...

Page 76: ...eneral specifications Operating temperature 40 to 80 ºC Measurement time 300 ms Dimensions 1 96 cm dia x 5 4 cm h Cable length 5 m Vapor pressure Range 0 to 47 kPa Resolution 0 001 kPa Accuracy see diagram below Figure Vapor pressure accuracy chart ...

Page 77: ... Range 40 to 80 ºC Resolution 0 1 ºC Equilibration time 400 s Long term drift 0 04 ºC year typical Accuracy see diagram below Figure Temperature accuracy chart Barometric pressure Range 49 to 109 kPa Resolution 0 01 kPa Accuracy 0 4 kPa ...

Page 78: ...es a digital signal using the SDI 12 protocol Reading code 1 Declare an object for the sensor Decagon_VP4 mySensor XTR_SOCKET_A 2 Turn ON the sensor mySensor ON 3 Read the sensor Values stored in class variables Check complete code example for details mySensor read 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link http www l...

Page 79: ... air temperature in order to get accurate representation of the atmospheric humidity for this reason in most outdoor uses it is necessary to house the sensor inside a radiation shield with adequate air flow This allows the sensor to be in equilibrium with air temperature The radiation shield comes with a mounting bracket and 7 discs that prevent direct sunlight from coming into contact with the se...

Page 80: ...al on the manufacturer s website 4 13 5 Application examples Greenhouse and canopy monitoring Reference evapotranspiration calculations Routine weather monitoring Building humidity monitoring Mold remediation Modeling processes that are affected by vapor pressure or humidity 4 13 6 Quality Assurance Certificate Together with this sensor we provide a quality assurance certificate in which the manuf...

Page 81: ...e dielectric constant of the sensor s upper surface This sensor has very high resolution which gives you the ability to detect very small amounts of water or ice on the sensor surface Water on the sensor surface does not need to bridge electrical traces to be detected as is common with resistance based surface wetness sensors Figure Leaf wetness Phytos 31 sensor probe Decagon Phytos 31 ...

Page 82: ...e sensor mySensor ON 3 Read the sensor Values stored in class variables Check complete code example for details mySensor read 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link http www libelium com development waspmote examples ag xtr 12 phytos31 sensor reading 4 14 3 Socket Connect the Phytos 31 sensor probe to Plug Sense S...

Page 83: ...45º for example Besides the plastic surface of this sensor makes it more resistant to oxidation than traditional leaf wetness sensors with exposed electric traces Figure Phytos 31 sensor installation You can find the complete sensor manual on the manufacturer s website 4 14 5 Application examples Decision of usage for crop fungicides Predict crop diseases or infections 4 14 6 Quality Assurance Cer...

Page 84: ...r fruit but the micro variations in diameter That is a great tool to study how well the plant grows absorbs and transpires water its hydrological stress possible diseases etc Figure Dendrometer sensor Ecomatik DF 4 15 1 Ecomatik DC2 specifications Trunk diameter Operation temperature 30 40 ºC Operation humidity 0 100 RH Trunk branch diameter From 2 cm Accuracy 2 μm Temperature coefficient 0 1μm K ...

Page 85: ... 15 4 Measurement process The operation of the 3 Ecomatik dendrometers DC2 DD S and DF is based on the variation of an internal resistance with the pressure that the growing of the trunk stem branch or fruit exerts on the sensor The Ecomatik dendrometers provide an analog output signal Reading code 1 Declare an object for the sensor dendrometer mySensor DENDRO_DD 2 Turn ON the sensor mySensor ON 3...

Page 86: ...me in any of the sockets shown in the image below Note This sensor has a specific wiring for the Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme model so it is not compatible with other Plug Sense models and vice versa Refer to our Sales department for more information Figure Available sockets for Ecomatik dendrometers sensor probes ...

Page 87: ...ee in the following images Figure Ecomatik DC2 sensor for trunk diameter Figure Ecomatik DD S sensor for stem diameter Figure Ecomatik DF sensor for fruit diameter 4 15 7 Application examples Monitoring of growth processes of plants Examination of the influence of environmental factors on plant growth Precise dating of beginning and end of the growing season ...

Page 88: ...0 W X Optional GMX 240 PO W X X Optical Optional GMX 300 T H AP X GMX 301 T H AP R X X GMX 400 PO T H AP X Optical X GMX 500 W T H AP X X Optional GMX 501 W T H AP R X X X Optional GMX 531 W PT T H AP R X X Tipping bucket X X Optional GMX 541 W PO T H AP R X X Optical X X Optional GMX 550 W x T H AP X Optional Tipping bucket X Optional GMX 551 W x T H AP R X Optional Tipping bucket X X Optional GM...

Page 89: ... the size and number of drops The optical rain gauge has no moving parts so possible mechanical problems are avoided Figure MaxiMet GMX 100 sensor probe 4 16 2 MaxiMet GMX 101 R sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX 101 sensor probe provides accurate information about solar radiation An integrated pyranometer protected by a single glass measures the solar radiation In addition an inclinometer is also inclu...

Page 90: ...wind Three ultrasonic sensors provide wind speed and direction measurements and the addition of an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement Average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data are also provided Figure MaxiMet GMX 200 sensor probe In addition this model has a compass and an optional GPS ...

Page 91: ...ements and the addition of an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement Average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data are also provided An integrated optical rain gauge that senses water hitting its outside surface provides measurements based on the size and number of drops The optical rain gauge and the wind ultrasonic sensors have no moving parts so possible me...

Page 92: ...or probe 4 16 6 MaxiMet GMX 301 T H AP R sensor probe The MaxiMet GMX 301 sensor probe provides accurate information about air temperature air humidity atmospheric air pressure and solar radiation This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods On the top of the solar shield an integrated pyranometer protected by a single glass meas...

Page 93: ...r temperature air humidity and atmospheric air pressure This model is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods On the top of the solar shield an integrated optical rain gauge senses water hitting its outside surface providing measurements based on the size and number of drops Figure MaxiMet GMX 400 sensor probe ...

Page 94: ...del is basically a solar shield with no moving parts which allows high performance over large time periods On the top of the solar shield three ultrasonic sensors are placed to provide wind speed and direction measurements Besides an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement Average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data are also provided Figure MaxiMet GMX 500 se...

Page 95: ...rmance over large time periods On the top of the solar shield three ultrasonic sensors are placed to provide wind speed and direction measurements Besides an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement Average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data are also provided Additionally an integrated pyranometer protected by a single glass measures the solar radiation Final...

Page 96: ...sors are placed to provide wind speed and direction measurements Besides an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement Average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data are also provided Additionally an integrated pyranometer protected by a single glass measures the solar radiation Finally an inclinometer is also included to allow a precise installation On top of that...

Page 97: ...allows high performance over large time periods On the top of the solar shield three ultrasonic sensors are placed to provide wind speed and direction measurements Besides an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement Average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data are also provided Additionally an integrated pyranometer protected by a single glass measures the sola...

Page 98: ...nce over large time periods On the top of the solar shield three ultrasonic sensors are placed to provide wind speed and direction measurements Besides an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement Average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data are also provided Finally an inclinometer is also included to allow a precise installation On top of that an integrated co...

Page 99: ...of the solar shield three ultrasonic sensors are placed to provide wind speed and direction measurements Besides an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement Average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data are also provided Additionally an integrated pyranometer protected by a single glass measures the solar radiation Finally an inclinometer is also included to all...

Page 100: ...e time periods On the top of the solar shield three ultrasonic sensors are placed to provide wind speed and direction measurements Besides an electronic compass provides apparent wind measurement Average speed and direction together with WMO averages and gust data are also provided Moreover an integrated optical rain gauge senses water hitting its outside surface providing measurements based on th...

Page 101: ...olution 0 01 m s Threshold 0 01 m s Wind direction Range 0 359º Accuracy 3º to 40m s 5º above 40 and up to 60m s Resolution 1º Starting threshold 0 05 m s Compass Range 0 359º Accuracy 3º Resolution 1º Precipitation optical method Range 0 to 300 mm h Precipitation resolution 0 2mm Repeatability 3 Precipitation mechanical tipping bucket method Kalyx rain gauge Range 0 1000 mm hr Precipitation resol...

Page 102: ...signal using the RS 485 protocol The same code can be used to read all models Nevertheless the obtained parameters will be different Reading code 1 Declare an object for the sensor weatherStation mySensor 2 Turn ON the sensor mySensor ON main loop 3 Read the sensor Values stored in class variables Check complete code example for details mySensor read You can find a complete example code for readin...

Page 103: ...Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme in the socket shown in the image below Figure Available sockets for the weather station sensors probes 4 16 18 Installation First it is necessary to connect the cable in the bottom connector of the weather station Figure Weather station bottom connector detail ...

Page 104: ...ncludes bolt fittings for securing the unit to a vertical pipe Use a support tube of diameter 44 45 mm 3 mm of wall thickness and 3 equidistant M5 holes Figure Aproximated weather station dimensions for GMX 240 It is recommendable to use a mast for the weather station installation The optical rain gauge on the top must be facing the sky to measure precipitation correctly Fix the weather station to...

Page 105: ... oriented to the north Besides select the location trying to maximize the natural wind flow through the sensor Wind sensors should not be installed next to any obstacles like buildings walls plants enclosures or objects that might affect the air flow Figure Weather station north alignment Finally the weather station requires continuous measures to obtain certain average values so the energy consum...

Page 106: ...to the Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme it is possible to turn the station on and off at specific periods of time and therefore receive punctual values of wind and rain That is it would not be possible to obtain every average calculated values nor Precipitation total The energy consumption of the node will be determined by the measures needed for the application so long term tests are recommend...

Page 107: ...ensation with the temperature of the cell This sensor is especially focused on owners of a photovoltaic system looking for maximum performance Figure Solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe 4 17 1 Specifications General specifications Operating temperature 20 to 50 ºC Weight 1 2 kg Dimensions 266 x 266 x 35 mm Protection Class IP54 Temperature Range 20 C to 100 C Accuracy 0 8 C Radiation...

Page 108: ...riables Check complete code example for details mySensor read You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link http www libelium com development waspmote examples ag xtr 24 datasol met sensor reading 4 17 3 Socket Connect the solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe to Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme in the socket shown in the image below Figure...

Page 109: ...ust share the shading and ambient temperature conditions of the solar panels Fix the Datasol MET stably to the structure of these always with the same inclination either by fixing with the hook fixation accessory or by screwing it Figure Solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe installation Figure Hook fixation for Solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe ...

Page 110: ...54 protection located behind the calibrated cell Keep the Datasol MET box sealed and the cable glands plugged and tightened thus ensuring the necessary tightness in humid or dusty environments Do not install the system near the reach of children or animals The Datasol MET hardly needs maintenance Check that dirt has not accumulated on the glass of the cell and the good condition of the cables Alwa...

Page 111: ...ket splitter probe RS 485 for Smart Agriculture Xtreme It enables the connection of up to 3 RS 485 devices to Smart Agriculture Xtreme Figure Solar radiation and temperature Datasol MET probe connected to Socket splitter probe RS 485 for Smart Agriculture Xtreme ...

Page 112: ...voltaic installation 4 17 6 Certificate of calibration Together with this sensor we provide a calibration certificate in which the manufacturer ensures that the sensor has passed a calibration procedure with traceability to accredited CIEMAT reference standard ...

Page 113: ...ng a near photopic response over an effective 20 bit dynamic range 16 bit resolution TwointegratingADCsconvertthephoto diodecurrentstoadigitaloutputthatrepresentstheirradiance measured on each channel This digital output in lux is derived using an empirical formula to approximate the human eye response Figure Luminosity sensor probe AMS TSL2561 4 18 1 Specifications Operating temperature 30 ºC to ...

Page 114: ...Sensor getLuminosity 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link http www libelium com development waspmote examples ag xtr 17 TSL2561 sensor reading 4 18 3 Socket Connect the Luminosity sensor probe to the Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image below Figure Available sockets for t...

Page 115: ... users receive the most reliable ranging data for every reading taken in air Figure Ultrasound sensor Maxbotix MB7040 4 19 1 Specifications Operation frequency 42 kHz Maximum detection distance 765 cm Usage Indoors and outdoors IP 67 A 1 72 dia 43 8 mm dia B 2 00 50 7 mm C 0 58 14 4 mm D 0 31 7 9 mm E 0 18 4 6 mm F 0 1 2 54 mm G 3 4 National Pipe Thread Straight H 1 032 dia 26 2 dia I 1 37 34 8 mm...

Page 116: ...eters in local variables uint16_t distance mySensor getDistance 4 Turn off the sensor mySensor OFF You can find a complete example code for reading this sensor probe in the following link http www libelium com development waspmote examples ag xtr 18 MB7040 sensor reading 4 19 3 Socket Connect the ultrasound sensor to the Plug Sense Smart Agriculture Xtreme in any of the sockets shown in the image ...

Page 117: ...nt positions The sensor can be focused directly to the point we want to measure Figure ultrasound sensor Maxbotix MB7040 installation 4 19 5 Application examples Tank level measurement Proximity zone detection People detection Distance measuring Security systems Motion detection Collision avoidance ...

Page 118: ...ensor classes inherit from the class WaspSensorXtr The next table enumerates each sensor class Sensor probe Sensor class Non contact surface temperature measurement sensor probe Apogee_SI411 Leaf and flower bud temperature sensor probe Apogee_SF421 Soil oxygen level sensor probe Apogee_SO411 Shortwave radiation sensor probe Apogee_SP510 Solar radiation sensor probe for Smart Agriculture Xtreme Apo...

Page 119: ...nt F Dielectric Permittivity USB printFloat mySensor sensor5TE dielectricPermittivity 5 USB println USB print F Electrical Conductivity USB printFloat mySensor sensor5TE electricalConductivity 5 USB println F dS m USB print F Soil temperature USB printFloat mySensor sensor5TE temperature 5 USB println F degrees Celsius The Temperature humidity and pressure the Ultrasound and the Luminosity sensors...

Page 120: ...mA measuring Shortwave radiation 15 mA Solar radiation for Smart Agriculture Xtreme 0 μA Ultraviolet radiation for Smart Agriculture Xtreme 0 μA Temperature humidity and pressure 0 02 mA quiescent 0 19 mA measuring Conductivity water content and soil temperature GS3 0 05 mA quiescent 6 00 mA measuring Conductivity water content and soil temperature 5TE 0 05 mA quiescent 5 00 mA measuring Soil temp...

Page 121: ... 121 v7 2 API changelog 7 API changelog Keep track of the software changes on this link www libelium com development waspmote documentation changelog SmartAgricultureXtreme ...

Page 122: ...to the new LoRaWAN ASIA PAC LATAM radio Added references to the new Hive service Changed Meshlium images due to new enclosure Deleted references to the discontinued RS 232 module From v7 0 to v7 1 Added 13 new Gill weather stations Added advice about power supply for Gill weather stations Added formulas for VWC calculation Corrected Luminosity sensor example link Added info about calibration docum...

Page 123: ...tifications See below the specific list of regulations passed More info at www libelium com products plug sense Besides Meshlium our multiprotocol router for the IoT is also certified with the certifications below Get more info at www libelium com products meshlium List of certifications for Plug Sense and Meshlium CE Europe FCC US IC Canada ANATEL Brazil RCM Australia PTCRB cellular certification...

Page 124: ...ennas screw on gently to the connector do not force upon installing or you could damage the connectors Plug antennas or sensor probes only in their corresponding connectors Do not use any type of paint on the device it could affect the operation of connections and closing mechanisms Do not store Waspmote Plug Sense in places exposed to dirt and dust in order to avoid damage to electronic component...

Page 125: ... useful life it must be taken to a recycling point for electronic equipment The equipment should be disposed of separately from solid urban waste please dispose of correctly Your distributor will advise you on the most appropriate and environmentally friendly way of disposing of the product and its packing ...