FerIT® Node and Solar Node User Guide Document No. FN-20 Date: 8/27/2020 Version: 1.0 Version: 1.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide i Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 About Rubicon Water ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Purpose of this Manual ................................................................................................................
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide Copyright © 2020 Rubicon Water RUBICON logo, BayDrive, BladeMeter, BladeValve, CableDrive, Confluent, FarmConnect, FerIT, FlumeGate, FlumeMeter, MicronLevel, PikoMeter, SCADAConnect, SlipGate, SlipMeter, SolarDrive, Sonaray, TCC and Total Channel Control are trademarks and service marks, or registered trademarks and service marks of Rubicon Water or its affiliates in Australia, the United States of America and other jurisdictions.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 1 Introduction About Rubicon Water Our mission is to deliver and maintain innovative technology solutions that increase water use efficiency and improve supply reliability to support sustainable global food and fibre production. Rubicon’s vision is to be the market leader in delivering cost-effective, reliable and practical water management solutions to assist the world’s rural water and agribusiness managers in maximising the beneficial use of water.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 2 About the FerIT The FerIT is a data monitoring, control, and communication device for on-farm applications. It is compatible with Rubicon’s FarmConnect range of products and can be used with Rubicon FarmConnect software to remotely monitor and control both Rubicon products and third-party devices. It is designed to be rugged, easy to install, and easy to use.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 3 FerIT Specifications General Controller Type ARM Cortex M4F 64Mhz Features RTOS, Data Logging, Internal Temperature Short Range Radio Operating Frequency 2400 MHz Range Up to 50m Data Rate ≥ 100kbps Antenna Internal Long Range Radio See options in Long Range Radio Variants Compliance and Certification Australia RCM: Medium risk device (battery powered radio emitting device) USA FCC: Part 15 Class B, Part 18 regulations (Industrial equipment) Enviro
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 4 FerIT Node Enclosure Dust and Water Ingress IP66 Power Battery 3.6V, 14.5 Ah LiSOCl2 External Input 10-15V, 500mA Interface For pin outs see the wiring diagram Connector M12 8pin Female A coded SDI-12 1200 baud, 0 to +5 V I2C 100K baud, 0 to +3.3 V RS-485 9600 baud 8n1, Drive: 0 to +3.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide Power 5 12.8V, 9.6Ah 12V, 7.2Ah 25A 30s 23A 30s 9.6A continuous 7.2A continuous Termination to battery 6.3mm Quick Connect Spade Fuse 15A Blade Charging MPPT Input: ~10-30V 2A charge – limited by solar panel Solar Panel 21V, 10W Maximum Power Point: 17V, 500mA Internal Connections Solar DEUTSCH DT04-2P Male To Battery Quick Connect 6.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 6 Analog V In 0 to 15V ±4% @ 20c, 25mV resolution 4 to 20mA 12V, ±6% @ 20c, 0.08mA resolution Long Range Radio Variants LoRa Radio Operating Frequencies Australia: 918-926 MHz North America: 902-928 MHz Range Up to 5km Data Rate Up to 12kbps Special Features OTA firmware updates Antenna 3dBi Whip P400 Radio Operating Frequencies Australia: 918-926 MHz North America: 902-928 MHz Range Up to 8km Data Rate 9.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide FerIT Node Components Figure 1 – FerIT Node components Cover Antenna Battery Version: 1.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 8 Dimensions Note: Dimensions are given in millimetres and [inches]. Figure 2 – FerIT Node top view Figure 3 – FerIT Node front view Figure 4 – FerIT Node rear mounting Figure 5 – FerIT Node base mounting Version: 1.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 9 Elecrical Wiring Figure 6 – FerIT Node Pinouts Node Sensor Type Pin 1 1 SDI12 Pin 2 2 12C-SCL Pin 3 3 12C-SCA Pin 4 4 RS485B Pin 5 5 Vin / Vout +VE Pin 6 6 RS485A Pin 7 7 Digital In/Out, 4-20 mA, analog voltage in Pin 8 8 Vin / Vout -VE Table 1 – FerIT Node Pinouts Version: 1.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide FerIT Solar Node Components Figure 7 – FerIT Solar Node components Antenna Antenna mounting Loom connector (rear mounting) Rear mounting location Battery Power module Integrated FerIT Node Solar panel Base mounting and loom connector location Version: 1.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 11 Dimensions Note: Dimensions are given in millimetres and [inches]. Figure 8 – FerIT Solar Node front view Figure 10 – FerIT Solar Node rear mounting Version: 1.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide Electrical Wiring Power Connector Figure 12 – FerIT Solar Node power connector pinouts Node Type Pin 1 Vout +VE Pin 2 Vout -VE Pin 3 RS485B Pin 4 RS485A Table 2 – FerIT Solar Node Pinouts Version: 1.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 13 Safety Precautions Please make safety a priority when you are carrying out any work at a site. We recommend that you perform a site-specific risk assessment to identify any potential risks before commencing any work at a site. Hazards This topic lists identified hazards and options for dealing with them. Hazards that are specific to particular activities are also listed in the relevant topics.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide Site hazards Hazards that apply to working in remote or rural areas and around water. Hazard: Heights • Follow approved safety procedures when working with ladders or elevated platforms. • Use a platform ladder if the FerIT is being installed at a height above 2 meters.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 15 Safety Equipment The following safety equipment may be required during the installation of Rubicon products. Version: 1.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide Installation Installation Options The FerIT Node and the FerIT Solar Node are mounted on a pole using a suitable mounting bracket. You can mount the FerIT to an existing pole, or use the optional star picket or ground screw mounting options. The FerIT should be mounted at least 1.5m off the ground, and above nearby crops or objects where possible.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 17 FerIT Solar Node Installation Battery handling: Please take care when handling the FerIT Solar Node internal battery. This may be a fire hazard if it is dropped onto a hard surface. The FerIT Solar Node can be connected to a mounting bracket using one of the following options depending on the bracket design: • • Four M6 bolts on the base of the FerIT Solar Node. Two screw into captive nuts and two must be secured with M6 Nyloc nuts.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide 18 Certification FerIT Regulatory Requirements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide This device may not cause interference; and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by Rubicon Global Pty Ltd could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Version: 1.
FerIT® Node and Solar Node - User Guide Appendix: FerIT Wiring Version: 1.
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