TurfPod v1.0 Instruction manual English – Original Instructions Stadium Grow Lighting B.V. Abr.
Preface Thank you for purchasing a TurfPod product from SGL. This manual contains all the necessary information for safe and correct installation, use and maintenance of a separate unit. Read this manual before you start using the product. Store this manual in an accessible place near the product for future reference. This manual is intended for groundsmen and greenkeepers of grass sports playing surfaces who must use the unit as part of their job.
Introduction Product description Intended use Safety General safety precautions Transport and storage Operation Product overview Main parts LED Indicators Included equipment Optional equipment Specifications Agronomical specifications Operation Installing the product User interface Indicator light colour explanations Resetting the product Charging Transport and Storage Transport Mode Maintenance Cleaning Troubleshooting Disposal Disclaimer Appendices?
Introduction Product description The product requires a good signal to communicate with the SGL portal. The product uses 4GLTEm technology to communicate with SGL systems and does not require additional hardware or support. The product is compatible with the SGL customer portal products and requires a proper set up and configuration to operate correctly. Please read the entire manual before operating the product.
Transport and storage NOTICE Make sure that the product is completely and correctly stored before transport. To ensure optimal battery life and performance, never leave the product for an extended period of time on a dead battery! Operation WARNING CAUTION Soil pins are extremely sharp and should be handled with care. Never use a tool, your foot or other device to press the product into the pitch, simply press with your hand.
Product overview Main parts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Control indicators 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Relative Humidity Sensor Air Temperature Sensor PAR sensor Radio Indicator Battery Indicator Soil Moisture Sensor Soil EC (pore) Sensor Soil Temperature Sensor Included equipment Your TurfPod comes with the following items: Charging Station USB Cable Flag Optional Equipment There are additional items available for purchase, to help make your TurfPod products more flexible to fit your needs.
• TurfPod Carrying Kit with integrated changing system (6, ??, ?? TurfPod options) • Replacement Desktop Charger • Replacement Charging Station (for kits) • Replacement Carrying Dock (for kits) Specifications Dimensions 189 mm (H) x 87 mm (Dia) (Measurements w/o flag installed) 119 mm (H) (Body height, above the pitch when installed) Weight 320g (w/o flag installed) IP Rating IP33 - Suitable for outdoor use in rain and irrigation environments Display LED multi-status display (8 LEDs) Interface Sin
Soil temperature 0 to 30 +/- 0.5 0.1 Celsius Soil moisture 0 to 100 +/- 2.5 1 % Soil EC (Pore) 0 to 5.0 5% 0.1 uS/cm Operation Installing the product WARNING CAUTION Soil pins are extremely sharp and should be handled with care. Never use a tool, your foot or other device to press the product into the pitch, simply press with your hand. If you encounter resistance pull back the product and move a small distance and retry.
Press Double press Triple press Note: In the normal state, all LED indicator lights should be off. Press the button to show the status of all the sensors. After three seconds the indicator lights switch off, the product returns to the normal function. Note: A green light indicates a good response. A red light indicates an error. Double press the button to report the battery life. After three seconds the indicator lights switch off, the product returns to the normal function.
A blue indicator light indicates what parameter is being reported. A blue indicator light at the battery will pulse slowly during charging. A flashing yellow indicator light on the cloud or radio icon indicates that the TurfPod is not connected to the cloud. Resetting the product Note: Only reset the product if it is instructed by someone of the SGL Service Team, or by the Troubleshooting guide. Note: A reset clears the memory of the product.
Transport and Storage NOTICE Make sure that the unit is completely and correctly stored before transport. To ensure optimal battery life and performance, always fully recharge the product when the low battery signal comes on. Never leave the product for an extended period of time on a dead battery! Transport Mode The TurfPod enters Transport Mode when it the product is not placed in the solid ground and there is no light detected (similar to being in it’s the product box).
The radio/cloud indicator flashes yellow. There is no radio connection to the cloud or cellular service. If you are in a closed space take the product to an open area and give it up to 30 minutes to connect. The battery indicator flashes red. Place the product on the charging dock to recharge the battery. Disposal The product should be dismantled safely and in an environmentally friendly way, in line with the rules defined by the national authorities.
FCC WARNING This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
