1. Prepárate para armarla

NÚCLEO

SENSORES

FUENTE DE ALIMENTACIÓN

CAJA

2. Separa las placas superior e inferior

Las placas superior e inferior vienen preensambladas para proteger los pines, por lo que tendrás que separarlas para asegurar la placa inferior a la caja y luego volver a unirlas.

Toma las placas

Toma las placas superior e inferior unidas

Separa las placas

Sujeta la placa superior entre el pulgar y el índice, y la placa inferior de manera similar. Luego, mueve las placas con cuidado hacia adelante y hacia atrás en diagonal para separarlas. Guarda la placa superior por el momento.

3. Conéctala a la base de los módulos

Conecta la placa inferior a la base de los módulos.

Alinea

Alinea la placa inferior con la base de los módulos.

Presiónalas

Presiónalas para unirlas. Ahora ya tienes todo listo para empezar a asegurar las placas en la caja.

4. Asegura al interior de la caja

Asegura las placas de circuitos dentro de la caja.

Coloca las piezas en su sitio

Coloca las piezas ensambladas dentro de la caja. El cable que sale del botón WiFi de la izquierda se puede pasar a lo largo de las placas por la parte superior y luego volver a sacarse por el lado derecho, como se muestra en la imagen.

Atornilla las placas

Asegura todo con los tornillos incluidos (en el paquete marcado como “Core to Case Screws”) para que el hardware no se mueva y así evitar que las placas se dañen.

¿Todo listo?

Asegúrate de haber apretado los tornillos que quedarán tapados una vez que coloques la placa superior y las placas de los módulos.
Nota: Recomendamos atornillar los nueve tornillos para obtener la máxima seguridad.

¡Los tornillos se sienten muy apretados!

Es posible que sientas que los tornillos están muy apretados cuando los atornillas en el plástico por primera vez. Son tornillos de rosca, por lo que habrá cierta resistencia al atornillar las roscas en el plástico liso.

5. Coloca la placa superior

Es hora de volver a colocar la placa superior sobre la inferior.

Toma la placa superior

Toma la placa superior que habías guardado.

Alinéala

Coloca la placa superior por encima de la placa inferior, la cual ahora debe estar asegurada a la caja. Asegúrate de alinear los pines y los conectores.

Presiónalas

Luego, presiónelas firmemente para unirlas.

6. Conecta las placas de los módulos

Ahora pon las placas de los módulos. Encontrarás las placas de los módulos en los paquetes de sensores que hayas comprado.

Quita los círculos de cinta adhesiva

Retira los pequeños círculos transparentes de cinta adhesiva amarilla de los soportes en los que vas a fijar las placas de los módulos a su base.

Alinea y presiona hacia abajo

Alinea la placa del módulo con los pines sobre uno de los puertos de la base de los módulos. Presiona con cuidado la placa del módulo en su lugar sobre los pines, de forma suave y uniforme.

Atornilla la placa del módulo

Asegúrala con los tornillos incluidos (en el paquete marcado como “Module Board Screws”). Repite el procedimiento con todas las placas de módulos.

7. Inserta la batería

Diseñamos la caja del FieldKit con un compartimento para colocar la batería.

Inserta la batería en su compartimento

Inserta la batería en el compartimento ubicado a la izquierda del núcleo.

Conecta el cable de la batería

Conecta el cable rojo y negro de la batería en la entrada de la parte superior izquierda de la placa superior, donde dice “BATTERY”.

8. Conecta el botón

¡Todo es mejor con un botón enorme!

Localiza el cable del botón

Conecta el cable del botón

Toma el cable del botón y conéctalo a la entrada de la parte superior derecha de la placa superior, donde dice “BTN”.

9. Conecta el cable micro-USB para cargar la estación

¡Es hora de darle energía!

Localiza el cable micro-USB

La estación incluye un cable negro micro-USB que puedes usar para cargar la batería.

Conecta el cable para cargar la estación

Conecta el cable micro-USB a una fuente de alimentación (por ejemplo, un enchufe de pared para USB) para empezar a cargar la batería. La estación tarda entre 6 y 12 horas en cargarse por completo, y debe estar completamente cargada antes de ser instalada. Se carga más rápido estando apagada.

10. Switch On to Connect

¡Ya casi es momento de conectarte a la estación!

Switch On

Mueve el pequeño interruptor que se encuentra en la parte superior izquierda de la placa superior a la posición “ON” para que tu estación FieldKit se encienda y puedas conectarte
Puedes hacerlo con la punta del dedo o de la uña, o incluso con la punta del destornillador.

Screen Display Turns On

Una vez activada, la pantalla se enciende y comienza la secuencia de inicio de la misma. El logotipo de Conservify aparecerá brevemente, seguido del nombre de la estación y del diagnóstico de inicio.

La pantalla se apagará una vez que la estación se haya iniciado con éxito. La pantalla se volverá a encender al presionar cualquiera de los botones debajo de la pantalla (o el botón de encendido). La pantalla se apagará tras un periodo de inactividad.

1. Turn on Station WiFi

La estación tiene un punto de acceso con su propia señal WiFi. Funciona como un punto de acceso para que puedas conectarte a él con tu dispositivo móvil y transferir datos
Presiona el botón para activar el WiFi de la estación. El WiFi también se puede encender en el menú de la pantalla de la estación. Consulta la sección de la interfaz de la pantalla de la estación para más detalles.
Interfaz de la pantalla de la estación

2. Connect to your Station

Ve a la configuración del WiFi de tu teléfono móvil y selecciona el nombre del WiFi que se muestra en la pantalla de la estación. Por defecto, el nombre será una combinación aleatoria de un adjetivo calificativo y el nombre de un animal (todo en inglés), por ejemplo, Friendly Squid o Gentle Eagle.

3. Select your Station WiFi in the App

La aplicación buscará automáticamente las estaciones FieldKit cercanas que tengan el WiFi activado. Elige el que estás configurando (la misma que en el paso anterior).

4. Name Station

Una vez que la aplicación haya confirmado que tu estación está conectada, puedes elegir un nombre para la estación FieldKit diferente al predeterminado. Asignar un nombre o número único a cada estación puede ayudarte a personalizar y reconocer cada una de ellas. Si lo prefieres, puedes saltarte esta parte y cambiar el nombre de la estación más tarde.

5. Connect to New Station Name

Si cambiaste el nombre de la estación, vuelve a conectarte con el nuevo nombre de WiFi de la estación que aparece en la configuración del WiFi de tu teléfono.

6. Choose WiFi Settings based on your Deployment Location

Elige cómo conectarte y sincronizar los datos en función de la ubicación de tu instalación (puedes modificarla más tarde en los Ajustes (Settings)). Piensa en dónde la instalarás. ¿La estación tendrá acceso a Internet?

Ubicación remota (sin Internet) → Estación WiFi (punto de acceso)
Para una ubicación remota con acceso limitado a Internet, recomendamos utilizar el WiFi de la estación. Esta opción sincroniza los datos de la estación únicamente con tu teléfono. Luego, cuando tengas conexión a Internet, podrás usar tu teléfono para subirlos al portal web de FieldKit.
Ubicación conectada (con acceso a Internet) → Red WiFi (Internet)
Para las ubicaciones con conexión a Internet, recomendamos añadir una lista de redes WiFi preferidas para sincronizar los datos de la estación directamente con el portal web de FieldKit. Si la estación no puede conectarse a estas redes, utilizará el WiFi propio de la estación como alternativa.

7. Connecting in the Future

Si vuelves a una estación después de días, semanas o meses, la aplicación de FieldKit debería ser capaz de reconocer el WiFi de la estación y conectarse automáticamente. Si la aplicación móvil y la estación no se reconocen automáticamente, abre los ajustes de WiFi de tu teléfono para volver a conectarte. Para más información al respecto, consulta la sección de Sincronización con los datos de la estación

1. Take your Components

Reúne las piezas del prensaestopas.

2. Remove Insert

Retira la tapa frontal del prensaestopas y saca el inserto. En caso de tener prensaestopas con inserto en libre movimiento, omite este paso. Además, no será necesario que extraigas ni modifiques el inserto del prensaestopas del cable CAT5 que se emplea en el módulo meteorológico FieldKit, por lo que, en ese caso, puedes omitir los pasos 3, 4 y 6 que se indican a continuación.

3. Cut Slit in Insert

El conector del cable es muy ancho como para pasar por el diámetro del agujero de inserción. Por lo tanto, tendrás que cortar una abertura junto a cada agujero del inserto para que el cuerpo del cable (la parte más delgada) pueda entrar por un lado.

Con unas tijeras o un cúter, haz una abertura que vaya desde el exterior del inserto hasta el borde exterior del agujero para cada cable. Por favor, toma las medidas de seguridad necesarias.

4. Thread Cable through Cap

Pasa el conector del cable que se conecta a la placa del módulo a través de la tapa frontal (del frente hacia atrás).

5. Slot Cable into Insert

En el lado más alejado de la tapa, introduce el cable en el agujero de inserción de forma lateral a través de la abertura que acabas de cortar.

Repite los pasos 3 a 5 según sea necesario para todos los cables que pasan por el inserto.

6. Add Insert to Gland

Ahora que el inserto está unido a los cables, pásalos por el interior del prensaestopas, de adelante hacia atrás, de modo que salgan por la tuerca de seguridad.

7. Secure Insert

Enrosca con cuidado la tapa frontal para asegurar el inserto en su lugar sin apretar demasiado.

8. Set Gland into Cable Plate

Retira la tuerca de seguridad de la parte posterior del prensaestopas e introduce el lado con rosca del prensaestopas en el agujero de la placa de cableado.

Ten en cuenta que, al ensamblar la placa de cableado, el prensaestopas para los cables de alimentación (en caso de utilizarse) suele ir en el lado izquierdo de la placa y el prensaestopas para los cables de los sensores en el lado derecho

9. Lock Gland into Place

Vuelve a colocar la tuerca de seguridad, apretando hasta el tope.

Repite los pasos anteriores según sea necesario para todos los prensaestopas.

10. Position Cable Plate

Una vez que todos los cables con los insertos estén en sus respectivos prensaestopas y fijados a la placa de cableado, puedes atornillar la placa de cableado en la caja apretando la tuerca de seguridad de nuevo en su sitio.

11. Add O-Rings to Screws

Abre el paquete marcado como “Cable Plate Screws” y revisa que las juntas tóricas incluidas estén colocadas en los tornillos de la placa de cableado. Esto ofrece la máxima protección contra la intemperie.

12. Check Gasket

Ahora, verifica que la junta esté presionada contra la ranura de la caja para lograr un ajuste adecuado.

13. Screw in Cable Plate

Por último, atornilla la placa de cableado en su lugar utilizando los tornillos correspondientes. Debe atornillarse con firmeza, pero teniendo cuidado de no apretar demasiado los tornillos. Las juntas tóricas deben quedar ligeramente comprimidas, pero no completamente aplastadas.

14. Adjust Cables and Tighten Front Cap

Afloja la tapa frontal del prensaestopas y ajusta la longitud de tus cables para que alcancen las entradas correspondientes en la estación FieldKit sin demasiado sobrante.

Aprieta la tapa frontal de los prensaestopas hasta que queden bien ajustados y los cables ya no se deslicen.

15. Double Check Cables

Independientemente del orden de instalación (ya sea ensamblando la placa de cableado junto con la configuración de los módulos o al final, una vez que todo lo demás esté listo para comenzar a usarlo), asegúrate de seguir cada uno de los cables desde el dispositivo hasta la placa del módulo para asegurarte de que está conectado a la placa de módulo correcta. Puede resultar más fácil pasar el dedo a lo largo del cable para asegurarte de que es el correcto.

Opcional: Para mejorar la resistencia al agua, puedes aplicar silicona en los insertos para formar un sello.

1. Do you have everything?

Collect the pH Probe. The pH Module Board should already be attached to your station.

2. Attach to Station

Screw the pH Probe cable into the pH Module Board.

3. Congratulations!

Your pH Module is now activated and ready for calibration.

1. Do you have everything?

Make sure you have 3 different pH standard solutions. We recommend pH 4.00, 7.00, and 10.00. These instructions will proceed as if you are going from lowest to highest pH but the order in which you perform the calibration does not matter.

2. Calibration Point 1

First, you’ll put the probe in the first pH buffer.

a) Insert pH Probe
Insert the probe into a container with at least enough pH 4.00 standard solution to completely cover the glass and electrode portion sticking out of the plastic at the base of of the pH probe.

b) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the pH Probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the value from the pH standard solution into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “pH 4.00”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the value of your pH standard solution.

c) Success
When the timer stops, press the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to later calibrate the sensor.

3. Calibration Point 2

Then, you’ll put the probe in the second pH buffer.

a) Rinse and Dry Probe
Rinse off the probe end with water. You can either use a bottle with a nozzle for this, or just dip the probe end into water (do not re-use the water between calibration points). Dry using your clean towel.

b) Insert pH Probe
Place the pH Probe into the container with at least enough pH 7.00 standard solution to completely cover the glass and electrode portion sticking out of the plastic at the base of of the pH probe.

c) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the pH Probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the value from the pH standard solution into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “pH 7.00”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the value of your pH standard solution.

d) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to later calibrate the sensor.

4. Calibration Point 3

Finally, you’ll put the probe in the third pH buffer.

a) Rinse and Dry Probe
Rinse off the probe end with water. You can either use a bottle with a nozzle for this, or just dip the probe end into water (do not re-use the water between calibration points). Dry using your clean towel.

b) Insert pH Probe
Place the pH Probe into the container with at least enough pH 10.00 standard solution to completely cover the glass and electrode portion sticking out of the plastic at the base of the pH probe.

c) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the pH Probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the value from the pH standard solution into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “pH 10.00”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the value of your pH standard solution.

d) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to complete calibration.

5. Congratulations!

You’ve now completed your pH calibration.

1. Do you have everything?

Collect the Water Temperature Probe. The Water Temperature Module Board should already be attached to your station.

2. Attach to Station

Screw the Water Temperature Probe cable into the Water Temperature Module Board.

3. Congratulations!

Your Water Temperature Module is now activated and ready for calibration.

1. Do you have everything?

Make sure you have three temperature sources and a standard thermometer.

We recommend using the following sources in this order: a container of ice water (0°C), room temperature water, and a container of boiling water (100°C).

2. Low-Point Calibration

First, you’ll measure a low temperature. Usually we’d use a physical constant. In this case it’s the triple point of water, 0°C, the temperature at which water can exist as a solid, a liquid, and a gas.

a) Mix Some Ice Water
Place some ice cubes into a container of water. Thoroughly mix it together.

b) Insert Water Temperature Probe and Standard Thermometer
Place the Water Temperature Probe and standard thermometer into the cup of ice water that’s been thoroughly mixed.

c) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the readings on the standard thermometer to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the value from the standard thermometer into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “0°C”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the value displaying on your thermometer.

d) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to later calibrate the sensor.

3. Mid-Point Calibration

Then, you’ll measure an arbitrary temperature, probably between 0 and 100 °C. Usually ambient or room temperature is used for this.

a) Dry Off Probe and Standard Thermometer
Dry off the Water Temperature Probe and standard thermometer.

b) Place Water Temperature Probe and Standard Thermometer
Place the standard thermometer and Water Temperature Probe in contact with one another in a container of room temperature water.

c) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the readings on the standard thermometer to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the value from the standard thermometer into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “20°C”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the value displaying on your thermometer.

d) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to later calibrate the sensor.

4. High-Point Calibration

Finally, you’ll use the boiling point of water as your high point for calibration. This will vary with your altitude and barometric pressure, so the 100 °C that you’d get under 100 kPa at sea level isn’t necessarily what you’ll see. Thus make certain to enter the temperature from your standard thermometer into the calibration temperature field in the app.

a) Boil Water
Boil some water and pour it into a container that is capable of withstanding boiling temperatures.

b) Dry Off Probe and Standard Thermometer
Dry off the Water Temperature Probe and standard thermometer.

c) Insert Water Temperature Probe and Standard Thermometer
Place the Water Temperature Probe and standard thermometer into the container of boiling water.

d) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the readings on the standard thermometer to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the value from the standard thermometer into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “100°C”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the value displaying on your thermometer.

e) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to complete calibration.

5. Congratulations!

You’ve now completed your water temperature calibration.

1. Do you have everything?

Collect the Conductivity Probe. The Conductivity Module Board should already be attached to your station.

2. Attach to station

Screw the Conductivity Probe cable into the Conductivity Module Board.

3. Congratulations!

Your Conductivity Module is now activated and ready for calibration.

1. Do you have everything?

Make sure you have three different conductivity standard solutions. We recommend 1,000, 10,000, and 100,000 µS/cm. These instructions will proceed as if you are going from lowest to highest concentration of salt, but the order in which you perform the calibration does not matter.

2. Calibration Point 1

First, you’ll put the Conductivity Probe into the lowest conductivity solution, the one with the least salt dissolved in it, and measure what that conductivity is so you can compare it with the standard’s expected value.

a) Insert Conductivity Probe
Place the Conductivity probe into a container with at least enough 1,000 µS/cm standard solution to completely cover the hole near the end of the probe.

b) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the Conductivity probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the value from the Conductivity standard solution into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “1,000 µS/cm”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with your conductivity standard solution value.

c) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to later calibrate the sensor.

3. Calibration Point 2

Then, you’ll clean off the probe and put it in the second solution.

a) Rinse and Dry Probe
Rinse off the probe end with water. You can either use a bottle with a nozzle for this, or just dip the probe end into water  (do not re-use the water between calibration points). Dry using your clean towel.

b) Insert Conductivity Probe
Place the Conductivity probe into a container with at least enough 10,000 µS/cm standard solution to completely cover the hole near the end of the probe.

c) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the Conductivity probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the value from the Conductivity standard solution into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “10,000 µS/cm”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with your conductivity standard solution value.

d) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to later calibrate the sensor.

4. Calibration Point 3

Finally, you’ll clean off the probe and put it in the highest conductivity solution.

a) Rinse and Dry Probe
Rinse off the probe end with water. You can either use a bottle with a nozzle for this, or just dip the probe end into water (do not re-use the water between calibration points). Dry using your clean towel.

b) Insert Conductivity Probe
Place the Conductivity probe into a container with at least enough 100,000 µS/cm standard solution to completely cover the hole near the end of the probe.

c) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the Conductivity probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the value from the Conductivity standard solution into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “100,000 µS/cm”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with your conductivity standard solution value.

d) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to complete calibration.

5. Congratulations!

You’ve now completed your conductivity calibration.

1. Do you have everything?

Collect the Dissolved Oxygen Probe. The Dissolved Oxygen Module Board should already be attached to your station.

2. Attach to station

Screw the Dissolved Oxygen Probe cable into the Dissolved Oxygen Module Board.

3. Congratulations!

Your Dissolved Oxygen Module is now activated and ready for calibration.

1. Do you have everything?

Gather together a container of water, an aquarium air pump, tubing and airstone, and a standard Dissolved Oxygen meter.

2. Calibration Point 1

First, you’ll get a baseline reading of the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water that you’re using for the calibration.

a) Insert Dissolved Oxygen Probe
Place the Dissolved Oxygen Probe in a container of water with your standard dissolved oxygen meter probe.

b) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the Dissolved Oxygen probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the reading from the Dissolved Oxygen meter into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “5%”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the Dissolved Oxygen meter’s reading.

c) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to later calibrate the sensor.

3. Calibration Point 2

Then, you’ll get some oxygen dissolved in the water using a bubbler and measure its concentration.

a) Add the Airstone
Place the aquarium pump air stone into the container alongside the Dissolved Oxygen Probe and your standard meter.

b) Turn the Air Pump to Low for 3 Mins
Turn the air pump to low for three minutes.

c) Turn off the Pump
Turn off the pump.

d) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the Dissolved Oxygen probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the reading from the Dissolved Oxygen meter into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “7.5%”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the Dissolved Oxygen meter’s reading.

e) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to later calibrate the sensor.

4. Calibration Point 3

Finally, you’ll attempt to saturate the water with as much oxygen as it can hold to calibrate the upper end of the probe’s range.

a) Keep Everything in the Container
Leave the aquarium pump air stone, Dissolved Oxygen Probe and your standard meter in the container.

b) Turn the Air Pump to High for 3 Mins
Turn the air pump to high for three minutes.

c) Turn off the Pump
Turn off the pump.

d) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the Dissolved Oxygen probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the reading from the Dissolved Oxygen meter into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “9%”.If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the Dissolved Oxygen meter’s reading.

e) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to complete calibration.

5. Congratulations!

You’ve now completed your dissolved oxygen calibration.

1. Do you have everything?

Gather together a container of water, an aquarium air pump, tubing and airstone, and an aquarium test kit.

2. Calibration Point 1

First, you’ll get a baseline reading of the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water that you’re using for the calibration.

a) Insert Dissolved Oxygen Probe
Place the Dissolved Oxygen Probe in a container of water.

b) Follow Test Kit Instructions
Follow the instructions that came with your test kit (your standard) to test the same container of water and get your standard value. Note: We don’t list out every step here because each test kit may be slightly different (e.g. some use test strips while others use liquid reagents in a test vial.

c) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the Dissolved Oxygen probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the reading from the test kit into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “5%”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the test kit’s reading.

d) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to later calibrate the sensor.

3. Calibration Point 2

Then, you’ll get some oxygen dissolved in the water using a bubbler and measure its concentration.

a) Add the Airstone
Place the aquarium pump air stone into the container alongside the Dissolved Oxygen Probe and your test kit.

b) Turn the Air Pump to Low for 3 Mins
Turn the air pump to low for three minutes.

c) Turn off the Pump
Turn off the pump.

d) Follow Test Kit Instructions
Follow the instructions that came with your test kit (your standard) to test the same container of water, and get your standard value. Note: We don’t list out every step here because each test kit may be slightly different e.g. some use test strips, while others use liquid reagents in a test vial.

e) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the Dissolved Oxygen probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the reading from the test kit into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “7.5%”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the test kit’s reading.

f) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to later calibrate the sensor.

4. Calibration Point 3

Finally, you’ll attempt to saturate the water with as much oxygen as it can hold to calibrate the upper end of the probe’s range.

a) Keep Everything in the Container
Leave the aquarium pump air stone, Dissolved Oxygen Probe and your test kit in the container.

b) Turn the Air Pump to High for 3 Mins
Turn the air pump to high for three minutes.

c) Turn off the Pump
Turn off the pump.

d) Follow Test Kit Instructions
Follow the instructions that came with your test kit (your standard) to test the same container of water, and get your standard value. Note: We don’t list out every step here because each test kit may be slightly different e.g. some use test strips, while others use liquid reagents in a test vial.

e) Enter Standard Value as Readings Stabilize
Allow time for the reading on the Dissolved Oxygen probe to stabilize. In the app, the timer will count down. As you wait for the timer to count down, enter the reading from the test kit into the app field. Note: This field will be pre-populated with “9%”. If yours is different, you can edit what is displayed and should override it with the test kit’s reading.

f) Success
When the timer stops, hit the “Calibrate” button. This will record both the current sensor value and the standard value together, which allows us to complete calibration.

5. Congratulations!

You’ve now completed your dissolved oxygen calibration.

1. Do you have everything?

Collect the following:

1) Distance Module Board
2) Distance Sensor Board
3) CAT5 Cable
4) Ultrasonic Rangefinder
5) Distance Sensor Enclosure (not included)

The Distance Module Board should already be attached to your station.

2. Insert CAT5 Cable into Distance Sensor Board

Insert one end of the CAT5 cable into the Distance Sensor Board.

Insert Cable

Make sure you insert it in the right direction.

3. Put Ultrasonic Rangefinder in Enclosure

Place the Ultrasonic Rangefinder into the enclosure that you have identified as the best fit for your particular deployment.

4. Attach Distance Sensor Board

Plug the Distance Sensor Board into the 7-pin connector on the distance sensor. Note that both the connector bodies should be on the same side of the circuit boards, so that the pins are connected correctly and not flipped.

5. Attach to Station

Time to plug into your FieldKit station.

Insert CAT5 Cable into Distance Module Board

Make sure that the other end of the CAT5 cable is securely inserted into the Distance Module Board.

6. Cable Management

As the Ultrasonic Rangefinder may need to be some distance from the FieldKit station itself, the cables are long for the benefit of those who may need to place it further away. If the instruments are placed near one another, please use the included zip ties for cable management.

7. Explore Mounting Solutions

There are a few ways to approach mounting. Experiment and find a mounting solution that will work for your particular deployment location.

Zip-Ties to Mount and Secure

You’ll use the zip-ties to help mount and secure your Distance Sensor Enclosure. They are also useful to hold your hanging cable against whatever your Distance Sensor Enclosure is mounted to.

Other Options

You can also use a 1” hole in the cable plate on the FieldKit itself to mount the Ultrasonic Rangefinder with a ¾” NPS/NPT nut.

8. Congratulations! Now Test it Out!

You should now have an assembled Distance Sensor! Make sure you know how to place your Distance Sensor before heading out into the field. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to the FieldKit team.

1. Do you have everything?

Collect the following:

1) Weather Module Board
2) Weather Sensor Board
3) CAT5 Cable
4) Stevenson Screen + Arm
5) Rain Gauge + Arm
6) Anemometer, Wind Vane + Arm
7) Mounting Pole (2 parts)
8) Hose Clamp
9) Weather Instrument Cluster Screws

The Weather Module Board should already be attached to your station.

You will also need a compass—we recommend the Suunto A-10 Compass or equivalent—to align the wind vanes when setting up the Weather Instrument Cluster (not included).

2. Insert CAT5 Cable into Weather Sensor Board

Insert one end of the CAT5 cable into the Weather Sensor Board.

Insert Cable

Make sure you insert it in the right direction.

3. Connect Rain Gauge

The Rain Gauge measures rainfall. It doesn’t require emptying, as it’s a tipping-bucket type. Inside is a tipping bucket (a bit like a see-saw) with areas where rain collects. When one side is full, it tips over, emptying out the water. Push in the tabs on the sides of the housing and open it up to see how it works!

Insert Rain Gauge RJ11 Jack

Unravel the Rain Gauge wire. Note that that rain gauge wire has two wires exposed in the clear end of the connector (versus the wind gauge wire which has four exposed). Turn over the Weather Sensor Board, and insert the RJ11 jack from the Rain Gauge into the slot on the Weather Sensor Board marked “RAIN.”

Attach Rain Gauge Arm

Attach the Rain Gauge to the Arm with the screw provided.

4. Connect Wind Vane and Anemometer

The Wind Vane shows you the direction that the wind is blowing, and the Anemometer measures wind speed.

Insert Wind Vane RJ11 Jack

Unravel the wires from the Wind Vane and Anemometer. Note that that wind vane wire has four wires exposed in the clear end of the connector and the anemometer wire has two wires exposed (same as the rain gauge wire which also has two exposed). Insert the RJ11 jack from the Wind Vane into the slot on the Weather Sensor Board marked “WIND.”

Insert Anemometer RJ11 Jack

Insert the RJ11 jack from the Anemometer into the Wind Vane so that they are connected (the Anemometer switch conductors are shared between the Anemometer and the Wind vane.)

Attach Anemometer and Wind Vane onto Arm

One by one, push the Anemometer and Wind Vane onto the arm, and screw them in.

5. Place Stevenson Screen

The Stevenson Screen is a breathable enclosure that protects the Weather Sensor Board circuitry from the elements without interfering with the sensors.

Insert Weather Sensor Board

Insert the Weather Sensor Board into the Stevenson Screen.

Attach Stevenson Screen Arm

Attach the enclosed board to the Arm with the screw and nut provided. To tighten, we recommend holding the nut with a pair of needle-nose pliers and tightening the screw by hand with your screwdriver.

6. Attach to Station

Time to plug into your FieldKit station.

Insert CAT5 Cable into Weather Module Board

Make sure that the other end of the CAT5 cable is securely inserted into the Weather Module Board.

7. Position Instruments

Now that everything is connected, assemble the pole and mount your instruments. It’s a good idea to do all this before you head out into the field to gather any extra hardware needed, and land on an optimum configuration.

Assemble Mounting Pole

The mounting pole comes in two pieces. Take a moment to identify which piece has a notch at the end, then slide the two pieces together to create one longer pole. The notched end should be at the top of the assembled mounting pole when completed.

Add Anemometer and Wind Vane Arm to Pole

Add the Anemometer and Wind Vane Arm to the top of the assembled pole and snugly line up the notch at the end of the mounting pole with the corresponding area on the arm and note the screw holes in each. Use the included screw to secure the arm to the mounting pole.

Add Stevenson Screen and Rain Gauge Arms

Take the Stevenson Screen Arm and Rain Gauge Arm, and loosen the pole openings by unscrewing the screws slightly.

Slide the one assembled pole through the instrument arms, and tighten the screws so that they are secure on the pole.

8. Cable Management

As the Anemometer and Wind Vane need to be at least 5 m above open ground to give you representative wind data, the cables are long for the benefit of those who choose not to place the Stevenson Screen close by. If the instruments are placed near one another, please use the included zip ties for cable management.

Slide Wire into Clips

On the bottom side of the Anemometer and Wind Vane Arm there are clips to hold the wires in place. Slide the wire from each instrument into the clips.

Secure onto the Mounting Pole

Run all of the remaining wires down the assembled pole, and secure them with the hose clamps (you may also want to source some zip ties to be extra secure). This will avoid them being yanked out of the circuit boards by strong winds.

9. Explore Mounting Solutions

There are a few ways to approach mounting. Experiment and find a mounting solution that will work for your particular deployment location.

Hose Clamps to Mount and Secure

You’ll use the Hose Clamps to help mount and secure your weather cluster. They are useful to hold your hanging cables against the pole and attach the pole itself to a mast in the environment that reaches the appropriate height to take accurate measurements (more than 5 m above the ground.) Tighten the hose clamps using a flat head screwdriver.

Other Options

Plan for the terrain of your deployment location, and identify which type of mast in the environment you will use to mount your Weather Instrument Cluster. The mast you have in mind might be thicker than the diameter of the Hose Clamps provided, so visit your local hardware store for something with the right specifications.

10. Congratulations! Now Test it Out!

You should now have an assembled Weather Instrument Cluster! Make sure you know how to place your Weather Cluster before heading out into the field. Check out the Weather Deployments section and do a test run at home to make sure you’re prepared.

Congratulations!

Your readings should now be accurate.

1. Slide Off Box Lid

Turn the panel onto its front, so the back side is facing up. You’ll see a black box on the back of the panel. Slide off the box lid by applying some pressure where it says “OPEN” and pulling down.

2. Remove Screws

Remove each of the two screws and washers from the threads within the box.

3. Find Cable

Locate your solar panel cable. Take the end that terminates in two wires, one red and one black, each attached to a metal lug (a circular metal finding).

4. Attach Cable

Place the two lugs over the threads in the box, then reinstate the screws and washers. Screw them back into place.

5. Sculpt Wires

Bend and mold the wires so that they fit into the groove. They are quite stiff, so don’t be afraid to push them with some force. It will be a snug fit.

6. Slide On Box Lid

First, make sure everything is sitting as flat as possible. Then, apply some pressure and slide the lid back onto the box.

7. Insert Solar Cable

Take the other end of the solar cable and insert it into the top middle socket of the Upper Board where it says “SOLAR.»  When inserted, the cable should have the red wire on the left and the black wire on the right–if this is not the case with your cable, please reach out to FieldKit so that we may replace your cable.

1. Data Capture Plan

Consider the appropriate data capture schedule for your project. How often and at what time of day will you take readings? Where will you deploy your station?

2. Take Notes and Pictures!

Plan to help your team and the community better understand their environment and improve future troubleshooting with some contextual notes and pictures. You’ll use the app to do this in the field once you initiate the deployment process.

3. Access Issues

Check in with landowners and stakeholders before deploying your FieldKit. If deploying on state- or federally-owned land, review protocols or contact park personnel. Obtain permits as needed.

4. Double-check Station

Ensure your FieldKit Station is fully constructed and operational before taking it into the field. Assemble your cable plate if you haven’t done so already. If you are shipping your FieldKit or otherwise expect a long journey, we recommend transporting your station with the cable plate and probes removed and safely packaged and then re-assembling your cable plate when you reach your destination.

5. Data Storage Back-up and Firmware Updates

We recommend that you check for firmware updates and update your station firmware when you are near your station and have a reliable internet connection. Do this before you go into the field to deploy your station or plan to leave it alone for a long period of time. For detailed instructions on how to update your firmware, check out Update the Firmware.

In order to back up your data and update your firmware, (which we highly recommend), make sure a microSD card* is in the FieldKit cardholder on the Upper Board.

6. Verify Power Source

What are your power sources? If you’re not using a solar panel or plugging into power directly, is your FieldKit fully charged or equipped with fresh batteries?

7. Consider Mounting Materials

Are you mounting your FieldKit to a post? To a tree? If leaving it in the field for an extended period, make sure you’ve got the materials to attach it safely and securely without damaging the environment.

8. Leave (Almost) No Trace

Beyond your FieldKit Station, be sure to clean up after yourself and leave the location as you found it, so take a trash bag. In the future, when you’ve completed your deployment and removed your FieldKit, it should be like you were never there!

9. Weather Forecasting and Extra Tools

Check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly. Bring a multitool with a screwdriver for last-minute adjustments in the field.

10. Take Care of Yourself!

Tell someone where you’re going, especially if it’s going to be remote. Respect nature—beware of rough terrain or dangerous animals. Read more on Safety in the Field here.