Spirit Pro PC User Manual

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1 Spirit Pro PC User Manual M/N: 101 Version: 2.1 Revision:A Date: July 2015 Givat Brenner, 60948, Israel. Tel: Fax: Website:

2 Introduction Copyright Notice This publication contains proprietary information belonging to Gavish control systems LTD., a Jain irrigation company. This information is supplied only to assist explicitly and properly authorized users of Gavish control systems LTD. No part of this document may be used for any other purpose, disclosed to any person or firm, or reproduced by any means, electronic and mechanical, without the express prior written permission of Gavish control systems LTD. The text and graphics are for illustration and reference only. The specifications on which they are based are subject to change without notice. No part of this publication is part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated by reference into such contract or warranty. The information in this publication is only descriptive in nature, and is not a binding offer for the sale of the product described herein. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. Corporate and individual names and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted. Gavish control systems LTD reserves the right to alter the equipment specifications and descriptions in this publication without prior notice Gavish control systems LTD., a Jain irrigation company. All rights reserved. Spirit Pro PC User Guide II

3 Introduction Contents Copyright Notice... II Introduction About Gavish About Spirit Pro Irrigation System About this Manual Advantages of GreenLine View System... 3 Block Diagram Description General Block Diagram Irrigation System Logic Hardware Overview... 8 GreenLine Package Installation General GreenLine Setup Application Setup CD Installation Activation Icons Application Notes Operation Login Menu Trees System Capacity Screens and Menus Screen structure and conventions Tool Bar User password Event list Irrigation Tab Head Tab Rooting Tab Filter Tab Pump Station Tab Water Tanks Tab Delay Tab Alarms Tab Spirit Pro PC User Guide III

4 Introduction 4.14 Sensors Tab I/O Tab Support Tab Reports Backup and Restore Communication Troubleshooting Communication Failures Troubleshooting Appendix - GreenLine View-PC Network General Deployment Installation Main PC preparation for view-pc View PC preparation, on another PC Spirit Pro PC User Guide IV

5 Introduction List of Figures Figure 2-1: General System Block Diagram... 5 Figure 2-2: Irrigation System Overview... 7 Figure 2-3: Hardware Structure of the Irrigation System... 8 Figure 3-1: GreenLine Setup CD Window Figure 4-1: Irrigation Control Screen Figure 4-2: Irrigation Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-3: Head Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-4: Rooting Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-5: Filter Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-6: Pump Station Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-7: Delay Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-8: Alarms Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-9: Sensors Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-10: I/O Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-11: Support Menu Tree Figure 4-12: Screen Structure Figure 4-13: User Password Window Figure 4-14: User List Window Figure 4-15: Event List Window Figure 4-16: Irrigation Heads Screen Figure 4-17: Irrigation Consumption Screen Figure 4-18: Consumption Report Screen Figure 4-19: Programs Screen Figure 4-20: Fertilization Programs Screen Figure 4-21: Fert Level Screen Figure 4-22: Flow Definitions Screen Figure 4-23: General Screen Figure 4-24: Tensiometer Screen Figure 4-25: Irrigation Head Screen Figure 4-26: Fert Level Screen Figure 4-27: Flow Definitions Screen Figure 4-28: Sensor Screen Figure 4-29: Rooting Irrigation Definition Screen Figure 4-30: Rooting Time Period Screen Figure 4-31: Filters Screen Figure 4-32: Pump Station Screen Figure 4-33: Tank Definitions Figure 4-34: Delays Screen Figure 4-35: Irrigation Alarms Screen Figure 4-36: Alarms Screen Figure 4-37: Alarms History Screen Figure 4-38: SMS Screen Figure 4-39: Sensor Screen Figure 4-40: Outputs Screen Figure 4-41: Digital Input Screen Figure 4-42: Analog Input Screen Figure 4-43: I/O Card Interface Figure 4-44: Technical Support Screen Figure 4-45: Graph List Window Figure 4-46: EC/pH Graph Window Spirit Pro PC User Guide V

6 Introduction Figure 4-47: Graph Definitions Window Figure 4-48: Variables List Figure 4-49: Subject/Equipment Tabs Figure 4-50: Line Parameters Window Figure 4-51: Log Reports Window Figure 4-52: Periodic Reports Window Figure 4-53: Application Messages Window Figure 4-54: Communication Messages Window Figure 4-55: Clean Window Figure 4-56: Backup and Restore Window Figure 4-57: Communication Window Figure 4-58: Communication Setup Window Figure 6-1: Single View Deployment Figure 6-2: Multi View-PC Deployment Spirit Pro PC User Guide VI

7 1 Introduction Spirit Pro PC User Guide 1

8 Introduction 1.1 About Gavish GAVISH control systems, a Jain irrigation company, is a leading manufacturer of control systems for the agricultural market. We produce software and hardware to operate, monitor and control many functions within greenhouses, dairy farms and fish farms. GAVISH's three major product lines are: GreenLine, DairyLine and AquaLine. Since 1980, GAVISH has developed and supplied computerized electronic systems to the agricultural industry throughout the world. GAVISH's products are widely used in many countries, including Australia, Japan, China, France, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mexico and other countries. GAVISH's control systems enhance efficiency and productivity of the farm. Our products use advanced technology controlled by a user-friendly Human Machine Interface (HMI) developed by GAVISH control systems. GAVISH's control systems are open systems that you can easily install, integrate, operate and update. Computerized fertigation and irrigation systems of GAVISH control systems improve crop yields and maximize your revenue. 1.2 About Spirit Pro Irrigation System The Spirit Pro computer controlled fertilizer injection machine combines up-to-date computer technology with advanced software and instrumentation. This combination allows you to set up multiple fertilizer programs for various crops. You can irrigate according to a time schedule, solar radiation and moisture levels. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 2

9 Introduction 1.3 About this Manual This manual describes the Spirit Pro fertigation and irrigation controller and provides instructions for using it. The instructions and information are contained in this volume and arranged as follows: Section 1 Introduction Section 2 Block Diagram Description Section 3 GreenLine Package Installation Section 4 Operation Section 5 Irrigation System Setup Example Section 6 Troubleshooting Appendix GreenLine View Networks Describes the Spirit Pro irrigation system and introduces the reader to the manual. Describes the structure and functions of the Spirit Pro system and its main parts. Describes installation procedures of the GreenLine software. Describes operation of the Spirt Pro system with PCs and provides examples. Describes set up of the irrigation system and provides examples. Lists symptoms and error messages and provides troubleshooting instructions. Describes the GreenLine network and installation procedures. 1.4 Advantages of GreenLine View System The GreenLine viewer provides the following conveniences: In addition to the main PC, you can set up a number of viewer PCs. Viewer PCs can be located anywhere in the LAN, not only near the main PC. Viewer PCs have the same functionality as the main PC. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 3

10 Block Diagram Description 2 Block Diagram Description Spirit Pro PC User Guide 4

11 Block Diagram Description 2.1 General Block Diagram The following block diagram illustrates the basic set up of the system that contains: Water source Fertigation system Irrigation system Control system Interface (HMI) The Fertigation system mixes and applies fertilizers to be injected in the irrigation system. The irrigation system applies water to the land or soil to assist growing of agricultural crops. The control and monitoring system monitors and regulates variables, including the amount of water used, mix of fertilizers and micronutrients, and fertigation parameters. The HMI interface handles the human machine interaction between the operator and the control systems. Figure 2-1: General System Block Diagram Spirit Pro PC User Guide 5

12 Block Diagram Description 2.2 Irrigation System Logic A multi-channel fertigation machine improves the efficiency and accuracy of water-nutrient mixing. The hardware includes a programmable logic controller (PLC), a panel interface system and multi-channel sensors. A sectional forecast control algorithm based on the nutrient dilution model controls the fertigation machine. The irrigation program is based on one or more of the following variables: Time and duration of watering Quantity of irrigation water Fertilization program Weather conditions Soil type and water potential Below, a generic system overview illustrates the water flow and the mixing procedure of fertilizers. The quality of fertilized water is continuously monitored by EC and ph sensors. The irrigation line valves are controlled by the system logic. System sensors monitor multiple variables, including the soil and weather conditions and more. The PLC controls all these procedures, according to the selected fertigation program. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 6

13 Block Diagram Description Figure 2-2: Irrigation System Overview Spirit Pro PC User Guide 7

14 Block Diagram Description 2.3 Hardware Overview The PLC controller is the core of the system. The controller includes the main central processor unit (CPU), program logic and the HMI (Human Machine Interface). The operator uses the HMI to interact with the system. The PLC interfaces with the system elements via the I/O cards. The system elements are: line valves, field valves, meters and indicators as applicable. You can operate the PLC directly via the PLC front panel or remotely by a PC program over an RS-232 link. You can integrate the PLCs into a network over an RS-485 link. Since the system is overviewed by the software, the PC is interfaced over an RS-232 link by means of Gavish-85 converter. Figure 2-3: Hardware Structure of the Irrigation System A detailed description of the system hardware and types of deployments is given in the Spirit Pro PLC user guide. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 8

15 GreenLine Package Installation 3 GreenLine Package Installation Spirit Pro PC User Guide 9

16 GreenLine Package Installation 3.1 General This section provides information to install the GreenLine application. Minimal PC requirement: CPU: Intel i3, Ram: 2/4 Gb, Hard disk space: 40 Gb, Operating system: Windows 7/8/XP 64/32 bit, 2 USB 2.0 ports, Graphic display 1024x768, CD drive. The GreenLine Package CD contains two programs: GreenLine setup program Application setup program You may also download these programs from Gavish Web files site: Enter to Support. Enter to GreenLine folder for updated GreenLine setup. Enter to Applic folder for application update. 3.2 GreenLine Setup The GreenLine setup program actually installs the GreenLine package. Therefore, you must install the GreenLine setup program on the site computer before you install the application setup program. The GreenLine setup program contains the programs which allow the site computer to run the application. 3.3 Application Setup "Application" is a user program that performs specific tasks. "Application" includes specific menus and displays, formulas, PLCs, graphs and reports. Your particular application is hosted at a specific Web address. You receive access to this address by from GAVISH control systems. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 10

17 GreenLine Package Installation 3.4 CD Installation After you insert the GreenLine Package CD into the CD drive of the site computer, the following window displays. Note: Figure 3-1: GreenLine Setup CD Window If this window does not appear after some time, use Windows Explorer to navigate to "Setup.exe" program on the CD, then double-click on "Setup.exe." Perform the installation instructions in the following order: 1. Click the GreenLine setup button and wait until this setup is completed. 2. Click on the Application setup button. To read installation instructions, click the Read Documentation button. When finished, click on the Exit button to exit the installation procedures. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 11

18 GreenLine Package Installation 3.5 Activation To activate the application, double click the GreenLine Application icon on the desktop (or reboot the computer). During program initialization, the program startup picture and then the application itself will appear on the screen Icons The following two icons blink at the lower left side of the "Task bar" beside the clock: While blinking, these icons change their colors from "Red on Blue" to "Yellow on Green". Place the mouse cursor over an icon to show its designation. The lightning icon is "Communications" and the G icon is "GreenLine". Their presence in the Task bar shows that the application is running. If you unintentionally close the GreenLine Application, it is not closed indeed. It continue run. You can display it by double-clicking the blinking "GreenLine" icon. The "Communication" icon is discussed later in this manual. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 12

19 GreenLine Package Installation 3.6 Application Notes The GreenLine system contains two main control tools: The PLCs The PC (optional) The "real" control operations are performed at the PLCs network. The PLCs read the sensors, share information with other PLCs on the network, and activate relays according to their programming. The GreenLine Application is the user interface running on the PC. You use it for "Data acquisition" purposes. It does not control the GreenLine system. The PC reads the required data from the PLCs via a network method. A word for Gavish dealers (only): If you store several applications on the dealer computer, it is important to prevent mixing of files between them. We recommend for the dealer the following procedure: Please note: The installation program installs all applications at the same "Applic" folder. To store several customer applications on your computer without mixing their files always rename the "Applic" folder after the installation. If you want to update an existing application, first delete the application folder with all of its content from your computer, then install the updated application, and now rename the "Applic" folder to this name. In order to activate an application, enter its folder, and double-click the icon named "1 GreenLine". Spirit Pro PC User Guide 13

20 4 Operation Spirit Pro PC User Guide 14

21 4.1 Login To activate the application, click on the GreenLine icon on the Desktop: Spirit Pro Irrigation screen displays. Figure 4-1: Irrigation Control Screen Spirit Pro PC User Guide 15

22 4.2 Menu Trees The following diagrams assist user navigation through the Spirit Pro software options. Figure 4-2: Irrigation Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-3: Head Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-4: Rooting Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-5: Filter Tab Menu Tree Spirit Pro PC User Guide 16

23 Figure 4-6: Pump Station Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-7: Delay Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-8: Alarms Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-9: Sensors Tab Menu Tree Spirit Pro PC User Guide 17

24 Figure 4-10: I/O Tab Menu Tree Figure 4-11: Support Menu Tree Spirit Pro PC User Guide 18

25 4.3 System Capacity Your Spirit Pro fertigation machine has the following resources: 250 Valves 10 Fertilization heads 99 Irrigation programs 60 Fertilization programs 50 Tensiometers 2 Filter flush batteries 2 Water tanks 1 Pump station 1 Rooting system The capacity of each fertilization head: 250 Field valves 99 Irrigation programs 1 Main valve 2 Water pumps 1 Water meter 16 Line valves 1 Fert safety valve 7 Fert pumps 7 Fert meters 1 Pressostat 3 EC sensors 2 ph sensors 60 Fertilization programs Spirit Pro PC User Guide 19

26 The capacity of each Irrigation program: 10 Valves 5 Irrigation schedules 1 Tensiometer In each filter battery: 10 Filters 1 Downstream Valve 1 DP sensor In each tank: 1 High float 1 Low float 1 Water level sensor Pump station includes: 5 Water pumps 1 Water meter 1 Pressostat The capacity of a rooting system: 80 rooting valves 1 Main rooting valve 1 Water meter 1 Pressostat 1 Conditional contact Spirit Pro PC User Guide 20

27 The Spirit Pro PLC may have up to 3 I/O cards. In each I/O card are: 1 Motherboard, which includes: 16 Digital Outputs of 24VAC, 4 of which may set as dry contacts. 16 inputs. Each input may be set as Digital or Analog. 3 Output extension cards. Each has 16 Digital Outputs of 24 VAC. 1 Input extension, includes 8 Digital inputs. RTUs 100 wireless or cable RTUs In each RTU: 2/4/ 8 Latch outputs 4 Digital inputs 4 Analog inputs Spirit Pro PC User Guide 21

28 4.4 Screens and Menus Screen structure and conventions The screen contains top level tabs and secondary level tabs. Select the main item from the top level tabs. For more options, select the items in the secondary level tabs. The screen elements area detailed further in the table below. Figure 4-12: Screen Structure Designation Description 1 Title bar Displays the name of the program 2 Top level tabs Displays the top level menu options 3 Secondary level tabs Displays the secondary level menu options to open the screens is the working area 4 Working area Used to enter parameters and view details Columns in dark green are read-only. Columns in light green are read/write. When you select a column, it turns blue. 5 Status bar Displays the present user per assess rights 6 Tool bar Contains icons and commands for more commonly used tasks Spirit Pro PC User Guide 22

29 4.5 Tool Bar The toolbar contains icons for commonly used tasks as detailed below. Icon Designation Description Help User Password Event List Reports Backup and restore Language Communication Click to access the system and enter the password. Manager may maintain the user list. Click to display events (further detailed below). Click to view graphs and reports (further detailed below). Click to back up the Spirt Pro database or restore the database (further detailed below). Click to select language version from the dropdown list. Click to set up communication parameters and view communication data User password Click User Password icon to display the following window and enter your password. Figure 4-13: User Password Window If the Hide checkbox is unchecked, the password will be displayed. If you are a manager, right-click User Password icon to add and delete users in the User List window. You must have manager permission to edit the user list. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 23

30 Figure 4-14: User List Window This window lists the registered users and their access levels. User is at level 3, Manager is at a level 5, Technician is at level 6. To add a new user, click the New user button. To delete a user, select the user in the list and click the Delete user button. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 24

31 4.5.2 Event list Click Event List icon to display the Event list window. Select specific actions from the toolbar. Figure 4-15: Event List Window Icon Designation Description Confirm events Delete events You must have level 2 or higher access rights to confirm events. To confirm events, mark the event row (s) and click the Confirm events icon. The marked lines change from red to blue and the status changes to "Conf". To sort events, click the title in the header row that you want to sort by. If you sort events by status, "confirmed" lines move to the end of the events list You must have Manager or higher access rights to delete events. To delete "Warning" and "Confirmed" events, mark the event Spirit Pro PC User Guide 25

32 Select all Refresh Export to text file Print Display header row(s) and click the Delete Events icon. Click to select all listed events. Refresh the list. Click to export the events list to a text file. Click to print out events. View all events, sorted by "New", "Warn" and "Confirmed". Spirit Pro PC User Guide 26

33 4.6 Irrigation Tab Click this tab to display the 2 nd level tabs and following screens. Irrigation heads screen This screen displays the irrigation head profile. Up to 10 irrigation heads can be displayed in one screen. Figure 4-16: Irrigation Heads Screen Irrigation status: displays irrigation status. Program: displays current Irrigation program. Flow: displays current water flow rate per m3/h. Planned: displays current/last program planned water quantity/time. Done: displays current/last program actual water quantity/time done. EC: displays EC level. ph: displays ph level. Vlv: displays the ID number of the participating valves. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 27

34 Irrigation consumption screen This screen displays the daily accumulated irrigation consumptions per valve. Head: displays irrigation head number. Figure 4-17: Irrigation Consumption Screen Status: displays current valve status. Drops means irrigating. Water: displays daily accumulate water consumption of this valve. Fert 1 to Fert 7: displays daily accumulate fert consumption of this valve. Average EC: displays daily average EC of this valve. Average ph: displays daily average ph of this valve. Consumption report: list of all irrigations. Each irrigation displayed at one line. Figure 4-18: Consumption Report Screen Periodic reports: See all about Periodic report at Reports 4.17 Spirit Pro PC User Guide 28

35 Programs screen You set the irrigation programs rules in this screen. This menu is the "heart" of irrigation programming. Only one program (with its valves) may irrigate at an irrigation head at a time. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 29

36 Figure 4-19: Programs Screen Spirit Pro PC User Guide 30

37 Program: number of the irrigation program. Program status: displays current status of the program: : Program not irrigating now, and not waiting for its turn. : Program waiting for its turn to start to irrigate. : Program activated manually, waiting for its turn to start to irrigate : Program irrigates now. Mode of operation: Auto, Off, or Followed. OFF: The program activates only by Manual command. Auto: The program activates automatically, according to its definitions. Followed: The program starts working only if activated by another program. Irrigation head: irrigation head number. Valve: these valves are activated together when the program is running. The program divides water and fert quantities between valves, according to valves nominal flow ratio. Right click to enter the valves list. Priority: select Low, Medium or High. Right click to display the dropdown list Priority defines which program in the queue will be activated first. If priority is equal for all programs, the program waiting longest starts first. Medium priority program is prior to Low priority programs. A High priority program suspends lower-priority programs. A High priority program does not suspend running High priority program. When a suspended program resumes, it resumes from the point that it stopped. Next program in series: when the irrigation program ends, other programs activate automatically. Mark the next program as Followed under Water quantity: enter water quantity for the irrigations. If the quantity units are m3 : 5.35 means 5 m L. If the quantity units are min : 5.30 means 5 minutes + 30 seconds. Water quantity units: enter a dropdown list to set quantity measurement units (m3, min) for the irrigation. Fert program: enter the number of the fertilizing program. Below low inlet EC, Use fert program: At irrigation start, if the inlet EC level drops below the entered threshold, use fert program as defined at Use fert. Program (at next line). Else below medium inlet EC, Use fert program: if, at irrigation start, the inlet EC level drops below the entered threshold, use fert program as defined at Use fert. Program (at next line). Spirit Pro PC User Guide 31

38 Manual stop irrigation: click to stop current irrigation manually. It stops running or waiting irrigation. Start manual irrigation: click to start irrigation manually. Irrigation by sensor: irrigation is controlled by sensor Start time: from this time irrigation starts when allowed by sensor End time: from this time irrigation starts if is not allowed by sensor. Minimal interval time: Minimal time interval between -irrigation- program ends to next start of irrigation program the by sensor. Cyclic irrigation: Start time: Set daily start time for cyclic irrigation. Start time = 0 means "no cyclic irrigation". Cycle gap: set the required time interval (hours and minutes) between irrigation cycles. Until time: set end time to start a cyclic irrigation. Next irrigation: displays calculated start time for next cyclic irrigation. This time may be changed manually. Schedule irrigations: Period 1.. Period 5: Set irrigation start times. Irrigation by radiation: Current accum. radiation (W-hr/m2): displays radiation accumulated since the last time this program started. Activate irrig above accum. radi: input of accumulated radiation level (since the last time this program started) above which a cyclic irrigation is activated. Irrigation by tensiometer: Tensiometer number: enter the number of the Tensiometer that controls this program. Next three fields are read only. You may set its value at Tensiometers screen. Tensiometer reading: display tensiometer readout. Activate irrig above high tension reading: display the high Tensiometer reading, above which an irrigation is activated. Delay next irrig below low tension reading: displays the low tensiometer reading, below which the next irrigation is delayed. Water before fertilizing: Pre-wash Water quantity (in terms of water Qty units defined above) at irrigation start without fertilizing. Water after fertilizing: After-wash water quantity without fertilizing - towards irrigation end. Days gap: enter interval days required between irrigation days. For every day enter 1. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 32

39 Days until next irrigation day: enter days until next irrigation day. 0 means: an Irrigation day. This number reduced automatically by 1 - every midnight. Days of the week: You may define few days of the week as irrigation days. Note: It is allowed to use both methods. The results will be as defined. The last three lines (Average flow, Average EC, Average ph) are the average of the current/last irrigation. Program status: displays current program status. (equals to first line of this screen) Spirit Pro PC User Guide 33

40 Next screen displays the Fertilization programs. Figure 4-20: Fertilization Programs Screen The system has 60 fertilization programs, available for each irrigation head. Each irrigation program may use any of those fertilization programs. Enter the Fert control method field, click the text to open the dropdown menu and select the appropriate method. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 34

41 Method Level Propro. Cont. Mixer prop Description Level control: Fertilization to target of EC and ph levels as defined. Quantity ratio: according to ratio defined between fertilizers. Proportional: Fertilization to target of ratio of each fertilizer, defined in terms of 1/1000, e.g.: 2.5 L/m³. EC and ph levels uses as high EC and low ph limits. Continuous: Fertilizer quantity for the whole irrigation. Fertilizer quantity is injected continuously until completed. EC and ph levels uses as high EC and low ph limits. Mixer Proportional: Proportional fertilization for Mixer irrigation machine. Fert 1 (L/m3) to Fert 7 (L/m3): fertilizer volume ratio. Proportional + correction: If proportional method is selected: Low EC Fert max additional % High ph Acid max additional % Here you can set the minimum EC level and the maximum ph level to define additional fertilizer and acid quantities. If during irrigation the EC reading is below this level or the ph reading above this level, the quantity will increase every 20 seconds by 25% of the defined addition. Irrigation Head This window displays the fert pumps of the selected irrigation head. Controlled by: Displays the control method applied to the pump (EC/pH/passive). (Passive means: Ignore EC/pH reading, and work by defined fert ratio. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 35

42 Fert level screen In this screen, if you use the Level control fertilization method, you can stop the relevant fert pumps if the EC/pH reading level is above or below a preset threshold. Figure 4-21: Fert Level Screen Flow definitions screen In this screen, you can define water and fertilizer flow. Figure 4-22: Flow Definitions Screen Flow control Planned flow rate (m3/h): enter the valve s nominal flow rate. Head: Display of irrigation head number. Line valve: Display of line valve number. This line valve is active when the valve is active. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 36

43 Flow limits High Flow: enter the percentage increase above nominal flow rate that defines a "High Flow" event. "0" = "Do not check for high flow". Low Flow: enter the percentage decrease below nominal flow that defines a "Low Flow" event. "0" = "Do not check for low flow". General screen The following screen enables you to define general parameters for irrigation. Figure 4-23: General Screen Announce if fert quantity is less by: define missing fert ratio that causes an alarm. Delay change valve status: define the delay time (in seconds) before changing valve status from Open to Close (or the opposite). Spirit Pro PC User Guide 37

44 Wait for first water pulse, before fertilizing: set Yes or No to wait for the 1 st water pulse (at irrigation start) before fertilizer pumps start. Max wait time for first pulse: maximal wait time for first water pulse. After this time the irrigation stops, with alarm of No first pulse. Pause irrigation during filter flush: select Yes or No to pause the irrigation when filter flush is activated. Activate additional pump above high flow: at irrigation head with two water pumps, activate the second pump above this flow rate. Stop additional pump below low flow: stop additional pump operation if flow is low. Prevent vacuum pump below flow: stop vacuum pump operation if flow is below the preset threshold. Resume irrigation after failure, within : enter delay time to resume irrigation after low flow or no water failure. Increase/decrease water quantity: enter a percentage that multiplies water quantity. Useful for unusually hot or cold days. Stop irrigation if extreme fert levels: define extreme fert event. Fert event is extreme when a reading surpasses the threshold level for above the time defined. Extreme high EC: extreme high EC level. Extreme low EC: extreme low EC level. Extreme high ph: extreme high ph level. Extreme low ph: extreme low ph level. For more than: activate only if the threshold level exceeds the set number of seconds. Resume from extreme fert event, after: set delay time to automatically resume fertigation during Extreme fert event. Max reiterations of resume from extreme fert event: enter the maximum number of automatic attempts to resume irrigation. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 38

45 Tensiometer screen The following screen enables you to set Tensiometer definitions. Tensiometer: Tensiometer number. Reading: display Tensiometer readouts. Figure 4-24: Tensiometer Screen Analog: a + sign here shows it is an analog tensiometer. Digital: a + sign here shows it is a digital tensiometer (0 or 1). Note Analog Tensiometer: set tension values to start or delay irrigations. For Digital Tensiometer: set 1 for irrigation start. Delay Irrigation below is ignored. These parameters allow you to start or delay irrigations if the threshold is above or below set parameters. The Tensiometers I/O definition is done on the PLC panel. You must define the Tensiometer type as analog or digital. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 39

46 4.7 Head Tab Head tab is a visual display of subjects related to irrigation heads. The following screens are displayed in the 2 nd level tabs under Head. Irrigation head screen This screen displays irrigation head status. Here, you can see the status of that water pump, main valve, filters flush, fertilizers pumps and valves. Figure 4-25: Irrigation Head Screen Irrigation head: select a specific irrigation head from this list. Water flow (m3/h): displays current water flow. Current/Next program: Display current/next irrigation program. Current valves: displays current irrigating valves. Line valves: display all head s line valves. Opened line valves displayed at blue color. Field valves: display all head s field valves. Opened field valves displayed at blue color. Fertilize program: displays current fertilizing program. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 40

47 Planned water m3 or min: displays planned current valve's water quantity/time.. Done water m3 or min: displays current valve's actual water quantity/time done. Content (ph, EC): displays current/average/target reading of water content. Irrigation status: displays current irrigation phase. Pause irrigation: click to pause irrigation. Continue irrigation: click to restart paused irrigation Abort Irrigation: click to stop current irrigating program. Some details of this screen are described below. Detail Description Display all head s line valves. Opened line valves are displayed in blue color. Display all head s field valves. Opened field valves are displayed in blue color. This window display quantities and ratio of water and fertilizers during current/last irrigation. Fert level screen In this screen, if you use the Level control fertilization method, you may see the current duty-cycle structure. To the right of the window you may see the current EC/pH reading. Figure 4-26: Fert Level Screen Flow definitions screen In this screen you can set water and fertilizers flow parameters. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 41

48 Figure 4-27: Flow Definitions Screen Pulse volume (L): for water, input the water volume per every counter pulse; for fertilizers, input the value of cc per every fertilizing counter pulse (normally 115 cc/pulse). Planned flow (L/h): input the fert pump flow rate. You may learn it by the level the fert float reaches (at the visual flow meter) while the fert pump is working. Fert pulse duration (sec): input the time the fert solenoid will be ON each time it works. Normally 1.0 sec Minimal OFF duration (sec): the number of seconds the fert pump must be off after it has been stopped (normally 0). Measure qty. by: right-click to select from the dropdown list counter or calculated. Input the way the quantity is measured. Normally, select "counter. You can input Calculated if the counter is not functioning, or does not exist, but in this case the Planned flow must be accurate. The next two lines are information for the technician. Change of those values will not affect the irrigation process. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 42

49 Sensor screen The following window displays sensor readings. Figure 4-28: Sensor Screen Irrigation head: select the relevant irrigation head from the dropdown menu. EC 1 and 2: displays each sensor's readout. ph 1 and 2 displays each sensor's readout. Water pressure: indicates water pressure. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 43

50 4.8 Rooting Tab The rooting system is used at nurseries to irrigate plants that do not yet have roots. Click the Rooting tab to display the following screens. Rooting irrigation definition screen In the following screen you define misters. Figure 4-29: Rooting Irrigation Definition Screen Status: if the valve is currently open, you see an image of drops. Mode of operation: select OFF or Auto. Regime: enter number of rooting regime. May operate from time: enter the start time, for example 07:00. Shut off at time: shut off rooting valve, for example 17:00. Daily activation quantity: displays the daily count of rooting valve activations. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 44

51 Last Rooting activation: displays the last time the rooting valve was open. Daily consumption (hh:mm): displays daily water consumption by hours and minutes. Max rooting valves allowed same time: enter maximum number of rooting valves open at the same time. Main rooting valve before/after rooting valves: enter open time of the main valve before the first valve starts and after the last valve stops. Delay between rooting valves: enter the delay time between activating valves, to allow water pressure to build for the next valve. Water counter pulse volume: open the dropdown list and select pulse volume: 1L, 10L, 100L, 1m 3. Rooting uses "Only if on" contact: open the dropdown list to define if the rooting system is set to a contact. If "Yes,", the rooting system works only if the contact is ON. Rooting uses pressostat: select Yes or No. If you select Yes, rooting irrigation is done only if there is no signal of low-pressostat. Daily consumption (m3): display the daily water consumption. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 45

52 Rooting time periods screen Time periods in lower pane refer to the rooting regimes detailed at upper pane of this window. Figure 4-30: Rooting Time Period Screen At above example: period 1 starts at 07:00 and end at 11:30. period 2 starts at 11:30 and ends at 15:00. period 3 starts at 15:00 and ends at the day after at 07:00. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 46

53 4.9 Filter Tab This screen displays the 2 nd level tabs under Filter. Figure 4-31: Filters Screen Filter flush mode: select Auto, Man Open or Man shut from the dropdown list. In Auto mode, the filter flush activates according to preset definitions. Flush by: open the dropdown list to select irrigation time or independent. Irrigation time: flush timing depends on accumulated irrigation time at all irrigation heads affected by this filter battery. Independent: flush is done according to defined time gap. Days between flushes: set number of days between flushes. Time between flushes (hh:mm): enter the time between flushes. Flush duration (mm:ss): set the flush duration of one filter. Wait between filters (mm:ss): enter the waiting time between flush of each filter. Delay DP signal (sec): enter the delay time before DP signal effects. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 47

54 Maximum reiterating DP flushes: maximum number of repeating flushes by DP signal. After this number of flushes, the filter ignores the DP signal. Downstream valve delay (sec): Delay time after close of the downstream valve, to make sure it is fully closed (optional). Filter battery status: shows filter battery flush status as OFF or ON. Last filter flush time: time of the last filter battery flush. Irrigation heads affected by filter: select the irrigation heads that are affected by the filter battery. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 48

55 4.10 Pump Station Tab This screen displays the 2 nd level tab under Pump station. Figure 4-32: Pump Station Screen Mode of operation: select Auto, Man Off or Man On. Activate above flow (m3/h): activate the pump if the flow rate is above the preset flow rate. Shut below flow (m3/h): shut down the pump if the flow rate is below the preset flow rate. Water pulse volume: define the volume of the pump station water pulse counter. Wait after change pumps quantity (sec): waiting time after pump quantity changes, before start/stop another pump. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 49

56 4.11 Water Tanks Tab Next screen display and defines water tanks. The system has two tanks. Figure 4-33: Tank Definitions Tank water level may be measured by water level sensor, and/or by high/low floats. Tank level: Tank level, as measured by tank level sensor. Status: Display the tank status: Empty, Partial, Full according to level sensor (if exists), else according to high/low floats. High float signal: Current signal from tank high float. Low float signal: Current signal from tank low float. Tank empty level: Enter the level defining the tank status as Empty. Tank full level: Enter the level defining the tank status as Full. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 50

57 4.12 Delay Tab This screen displays the 2 nd level tab under Delay. Figure 4-34: Delays Screen In this screen, you define the delays required when status changes. Delay sensors effect Pump status change, (sec): enter delay after pump status changed - before water pump starts or stops. Pressostat, (sec): delay before the pressostat readings affects irrigation. Input contact, (sec): delay before input contact readings affects irrigation Tensiometer before irrigation, (min): delay time before Tensiometer readings affects irrigation. Tensiometer after irrigation, (min): delay time after irrigation before Tensiometer readings take effect. Irrigation delays Delay oper pump after main valve: delay pump operation after main valve opens. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 51

58 Delay shut pump after close field valve: delay time to shut pump after last field valve closes. Delay at irrigation start: delay a device at irrigation start. Open the dropdown list and select the device to delay. Delay at irrigation end: delay a device at irrigation end. Open the dropdown list and select the device to delay. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 52

59 4.13 Alarms Tab This screen displays the 2 nd level tabs under Alarms. Irrigation alarms screen In the following screen you define alarms per irrigation heads. High EC: set the threshold of high EC. Status: Display red sign in case of high EC. Low EC: set the threshold of low EC. Status: Display red sign in case of low EC. High ph: set the threshold of high ph. Status: Display red sign in case of high ph. Low ph: set the threshold of low ph. Status: Display red sign in case of low ph. Figure 4-35: Irrigation Alarms Screen Spirit Pro PC User Guide 53

60 Extreme fert resumes Automatic resumes quantity: number of times fertilization resumes automatically after an extreme fert level event at a head. Alarms screen You define alarms status in this screen. Figure 4-36: Alarms Screen Irrigation and fertilization failures definitions For each of following events define: Delay time Stop the irrigation program Stop the fertilization Announce an alarm High water flow: Event of high water flow rate. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 54

61 Low water flow: Event of low water flow rate.. Missing water flow: Event of no water pulses. Fert leakage: Event of fert leakage. Missing fert pulses: Event of missing fert pulses during fertilization. No electric company: Event of No electric company signal. General definitions of failures Water leakage volume, (m3) during, (min): set the volume of the water leakage during the set time. Fertilizer leakage volume, (L) during, (min): set the volume of the fertilizer leakage (while no fertilization expected) during the set time, to trigger an event. Missing fert pulses duration, (min): set the waiting time of for fert pulse, to trigger Missing fert pulses event. Alarms history screen The following screen displays the alarms history as collected in the PLC Figure 4-37: Alarms History Screen Spirit Pro PC User Guide 55

62 SMS screen In the following screen you can set the type of alarms sent to the stakeholders when the events listed in the table occur. You must enter the mobile phone number of the stakeholders. Note Click Test SMS button to send a test message. This screen has two panes: The event pane The subject pane Figure 4-38: SMS Screen The event pane lists the events to send to each stakeholder. The subject pane allows you to enter each stakeholder's phone number in the Value column. You can enter up to five stakeholders. Communication failure: Event of communication failure between the PC and the controller. I/O Card failure: Event of failure of the I/O card on the controller. Fert leakage: Event of fert leak in the system. Water leakage: Event of water leakage in the system. Fert pulse missing: Event of missing fertilization pulse. High water flow: Event of high water flow rate. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 56

63 Low water flow: Event of low water flow rate. No water: Event of no water from the main inlet or reservoir. Fault fert level: Event of extreme fert level. PD reiterations: Event of too many Filter flush by DP reiterations. High pressure: Event of too high water pressure. Daily message: Send a Hello from GreenLine message every day, to show that SMS system is active. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 57

64 4.14 Sensors Tab This screen displays in 2 nd level tab under Sensors. Figure 4-39: Sensor Screen Sensor readings: displays meteorology readouts. Note The arrow above the Sensor readings table shows the direction of the wind. Additional wind direction offset: Spirit Pro PC User Guide 58

65 Fixes deviation between real wind direction to the PC/PLC displayed wind direction: Enter number degrees to be added to wind direction reading in order to compensate deviation of the wind direction sensor. The number is always added, not subtracted! Note: Before change - first zero this number, and wait 20 seconds for new readings. Examples: a) The physical wind direction is bigger than PC displays: If the physical wind blows from 270, and the PC displays 100, then write here 170 (to bring the 100 to be 270). The calculation here: = 170. b) The physical wind direction is less than then PC display: If the physical wind blows from 30, and the PC displays 100, then write here 290 (to bring the 100 to be 30). The calculation here: = 290. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 59

66 4.15 I/O Tab The I/O tab displays 3 tabs on the 2 nd level Digital inputs Analog inputs Outputs Figure 4-40: Outputs Screen This screen displays outputs connected to the card by Output number, Subject, ID of the subject, Output type, Output type ID. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 60

67 Figure 4-41: Digital Input Screen This screen displays the digital inputs connected to the card by Input number, Subject ID of the subject, Input type, Input type ID and Input for signal (ON/OFF). Figure 4-42: Analog Input Screen This screen displays the analog inputs connected to the card by Input number, Subject ID of the subject, Input type, Input type ID, low scale, high scale, current reading. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 61

68 Note: I/O cards are used to integrate devices with the controller, as illustrated below. In addition to the CPU card, a typical system contains 1 to 3 I/O cards. Each card can be connected to up to 64 outputs, 16 selectable analog/digital inputs and 8 digital inputs. Figure 4-43: I/O Card Interface Spirit Pro PC User Guide 62

69 4.16 Support Tab Click this tab to display the technical support screen. This screen shows also the version of the application and its serial number Figure 4-44: Technical Support Screen Spirit Pro PC User Guide 63

70 4.17 Reports Click Reports icon to display the following dropdown menu. From the menu, select the preferred type of report. Graphs Value log reports Periodic reports Application messages Communication messages System messages Clean Graphs Select Graphs to display reports in graphs. The following window displays. Figure 4-45: Graph List Window Icon Designation Description Show graph Time settings Graph definition Move down Move up Click to display a selected graph. Click to access graph start time settings. Available in Manager level only. Moves report up at reports list Moves report down at reports list Spirit Pro PC User Guide 64

71 The Graph list displays pre-defined graphs: Figure 4-46: EC/pH Graph Window The graph displays all data collected from the sensors. Direct connections between data points define the curves of the graph. All sensors data is saved on the hard disk. There are two ways the value log is kept on the hard disk: Save by change size: save whenever current value is higher/lower than the last saved value, but above a preset change value. Save by time: value is saved once every hour. In the top left corner of the window there is a legend of the curves by colors. You can choose to display or hide a curve by checking or unchecking each box on the left of the legend. You must check at least one item checked. In the top center of the window are scales. Select the required scale to display the graph. The horizontal axis of the graph shows date and time. The vertical axis shows values. When you move the mouse on the graph, the cursor appears as a cross. On the left of the screen, the cross is translated into times and values. When the mouse is static, the cross disappears. Interval: displays the horizontal axis of the graph in terms of time. To zoom-in, left-click on the graph. This option increases the graph width in terms of time (in multiples of 4). Use right-click to zoom out. The graph display is dynamic. If you move your cursor to the far right of the graph,, the display moves a ¼ of the screen to the right, allowing you to view a continuous curve. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 65

72 Click the Current Time button to include current time data in the graph. When the display contains current time data, the green indicator on the left side blinks. Otherwise, the green indicator is off and the Current Time button is enabled. The arrows under the graph enable you to move the graph in different directions. To print the displayed graph, click the printer icon at the bottom of the window. Time settings In Graph List window, click the Time Settings icon to access time settings: Here you can set the graph's start date, start time and window width (interval). You can use this option to view a graph from any time in the past. Graph definition The Graph Definitions window is available in Manager level only. Manager level is required in order to update or set a new graph. In Graph List window click the Graph Definitions icon to open the Graph Definitions window. Figure 4-47: Graph Definitions Window To open a new graph and clear all settings, click the New Graph icon. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 66

73 On the bottom right side of the window is a Variables List. Select up to 10 of these variables to include in the graph. Figure 4-48: Variables List On the bottom left side of the window are lists of subjects and equipment. Figure 4-49: Subject/Equipment Tabs The Equipment tab is a convenient way to find required items. To add a variable to the list, mark it and click the right arrow icon. To remove a variable from the list, mark it and click the left icon. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 67

74 You may define the line parameters for each selected variable in the graph. Click Line Parameters button to open Line Parameters window and set the parameters of the different curves in the graph. Figure 4-50: Line Parameters Window Graph Name: After defining all graph parameters, click the Save icon. Then enter the name of the graph. Background: set the graph's background color. Frame: set the graph's frame color. Interval: set the time interval for the horizontal axis (Y). Values range: set the range of on the vertical axis (X). To display temperature readings, set it between Color: select curve color. Point Style: select style of points to display on the graph. Line Width: select curve width (1 to 4). Point Size: select point size (1 to 4). Line Points Curve: useful for curves of continuous values, such as temperatures. Points are connected with a continuous line. Line Curve: displays a continuous line without points. Line Stairs Curve: useful for curves of discreet values, such as "Irrigating valve number". Area Stairs curve: display the area under the stairs curve. To confirm the settings, click OK. To delete a graph, click the Delete icon. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 68

75 Note: You can only delete user-defined graphs. You cannot delete graphs supplied by Gavish. Value log reports The values of the variables are being kept on the hard disk according to "change level" and according to time change (normally every one hour). In order to produce a report you have to set date and time range at the top of the window. The available pre-prepared reports are listed on the left pane of the window. Mark the required report and click on the "Show Report" icon. The "Full" report displays all logged values. At the bottom of the report you may view an information line presenting number of lines in the report (updated only after clicking the "Show Report" icon). Export to text file icon enables you to export the report to a text file, in order to transfer data into other programs, such as Excel. Send to printer icon sends the displayed report to the printer. Select Value log reports from the Reports dropdown menu to display the following window. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 69

76 This window displays selective values. Figure 4-51: Log Reports Window Icon Designation Description Show report Export to text file Export to Excel file Print report Edit report Click to display full reports. Click to export as a text file. Click to export as an Excel file. Click to print out report. Available only for administrator level users. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 70

77 Periodic reports Select Periodic reports from the Reports dropdown menu to display the following window. This window displays a periodic summary. Figure 4-52: Periodic Reports Window You can select the following types of periodic irrigation reports: Consumer summary Daily summary Consumer detailed Daily detailed Spirit Pro PC User Guide 71

78 Below is the Reports toolbar for: System messages Communication messages Application messages Icon Designation Description Save and exit Save Copy to find Find first Find next Go to line Additional action menu Open with notepad Click CTRL+W to save and exit. Click CTRL+S to save the report. Click CTRL+E to copy to find. Click CTRL+F to show the first row. Click F3 to show the next row. Click CTRL+G and set the row of interest. Special tools for advanced user Click to open with notepad Application messages Select Application messages from Reports dropdown menu to display the following window. Figure 4-53: Application Messages Window Application messages list application events. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 72

79 Communication messages Select Communication messages from Reports dropdown menu to display the following window. Figure 4-54: Communication Messages Window Communication messages list communication events. System messages System messages uses for developer, not for customers. Clean Clean action is done automatically. No need to activate it! Select Clean from the Reports dropdown menu to display the following window. Figure 4-55: Clean Window Running this option cleans the database before a set date. Clean before date: all data before this date is erased. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 73

80 Leave only one log every HH:MM: logged data before the set date are cleaned except for one log every HH:MM. For example, if you clean before 01/01/2015, but set the time to 00:60, you will delete all logs except for one log every 60 minutes. Click Go! to perform the cleaning operation Backup and Restore Click the Backup and Restore icon to display the following window. Select specific actions from the toolbar. Figure 4-56: Backup and Restore Window Icon Designation Description Copy log data to backup Cut log data to backup Paste log data from backup Delete data log Shrink log data files Restore current value Recipes Snapshot Open Click to select the target folder. Click to back up and cut a set date range from the database. Click to paste data from the backup file. Click to delete a set date range from the database. Click to create a new database with only "non-deleted" records (this decreases the size of the database file). Click to copy all variables saved during the last backup. Not applicable to this version. Click to create a special zip file with data from last 7 days, and all specific data of the application. Opens an Explorer window in the application folder. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 74

81 Communication Click on the communication icon to display the communication window. Figure 4-57: Communication Window In the above window the following information is displayed: Misc: PLC type. M=Spirit Pro Force: Click on this field will force send all setpoints from PC to the PLC. New: An information field, displays the communication actions. PLC: PLC ID at this line Com: Display communication status: OK: Good communication?: Currently no communication with the PLC Bad: Long time of no communication with the PLC Description: description of the PLC at the line Select specific actions from the toolbar. Icon Designation Description Show details Communication setup Refresh communication Cancel all force Show communication data details. Not used here. Click to display the PC comm. Setup window (shown below). Click to refresh communication. Enable to cancel Force commands Spirit Pro PC User Guide 75

82 In the PC comm setup Window, set the communication parameters. Figure 4-58: Communication Setup Window Port: from the dropdown menu, select the port number on the PC connected to the PLC. Speed: from the dropdown menu, select the data transfer rate. This parameter must be identical to the rate selected on the PLC. (Normally: 9600) Tries: from the dropdown menu, select the number of tries before communication fail detected. (Normally: 3) Parity: Communication parameters, keep as N. Stop: Communication parameters, keep as 1. Send gap MS: a delay refers to use of US, automatically set. Rts loop: not applicable. USB cable: check the box if USB cable is used. Spirit Pro PC User Guide 76