Atlas element and sensors

Register inputs#

Inputs are the devices that send information to the Atlas, you can choose between Flowmeter or Digital Input.

1. Select the Atlas and go to its home screen
2. Click on one of the "Input" cards or go to the “IN” section, depending on the type of device installed.
3. Choose the type of input: Flowmeter (for measuring volume) or Digital input (for ON/OFF status sensors such as a pressure switch or rain detector)

Flowmeter Form Fields#

1. Defines the name of the flowmeter and the location of the flowmeter.
2. Add the initial cumulative (or preset value): this is the amount or number with which the flowmeter begins to count. This is the data that appears on the flowmeters face, if the flowmeter is new select 0. Modify the unit of the accumulated if you need to. This unit will be the one with which you see the flowmeters data on the platform.
3. Flowmeter pulses: these are the discrete electrical signals that the flowmeter receives and interprets as events to be counted. Each pulse represents a unit of what is being measured. You can modify the unit and select the value between 0.1, 1, 10, 100 and 1000.
4. Finally, add the nominal flow rate.

Digital Input Form Fields#

1. Defines the name of the digital input and the location of the digital input.
2. Select the default sensor state between NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). Refers to the logical state that the input has when the sensor has not been actuated (it is in its normal or resting state)
3. Select the functionality, the type of digital input from the available list.

Flowmeter and digital input view#

In this section you will be able to view in real time and consult the history of data received by each flowmeter (instantaneous flow and accumulated volume) and the status (open/closed) of each digital input.

Register Outputs#

Outputs are the elements to which the Atlas sends information. They can be pumps, valves, fertilizer and mixer.

1. Select the Atlas and go to its home screen
2. Tap on one of the "Output" cards or go to the “OUT A” or “OUT B” section depending on the device installed.
3. Choose the type of input: Pump, Valve, Fertilizer or Mixer.
4. Tap on the map to select its location. If you have selected the location incorrectly, click on the trash can icon and select a new location.
5. Click on the "Save" button to finish

Pump Form Fields#

1. Define the name of the pump.
2. Add the nominal flow rate. (pump working flow)
3. Add the pump's power.
4. Add the price of the pump.

Valve Form Fields#

1. Define the name of the valve
2. Define if it is a master valve. Check this option if this valve is acting as the main or master valve within the installation
3. Add the nominal flow rate (working flow rate of the valve)

Fertilizer and mixer form fields#

Define the name of the fertilizer or mixer and its location.

View of actuators#

Access any Atlas and click on any output created.

In this section you will be able to view in real time, act on the element and consult the history of data received by each valve, pump, fertilizer spreader or mixer (opening and closing monitoring)

The actuator information is divided into two sections: Information and monitoring.

Information

• The battery status and coverage of the Atlas associated with the element is displayed.
• Mode: The actuators can be in 3 different modes:

  • Manual (Closed): The default state in which the element is created
  • Manual (Open): The element is open.
  • Automatic: The element acts according to other condition factors such as external programs. It will be open or closed depending on your program.

• Nominal flow: Working flow of the element that was introduced in its creation.
• Nombre del Atlas e IMEI.

Register sensors#

Sensors are devices that send information to the Atlas.

When it comes to registering sensors, we can differentiate between 3 different types. I2C, 4-20, and SDI 12.

1. Select the Atlas and go to its home screen
2. Click on the section corresponding to the type of sensor or directly on the "Sensor" card
3. Click on one of the empty cards.
4. Choose the type of sensor to insert.
5. Define the sensor name
6. Fill in the fields that reference the sensor settings. (They will depend on each type of sensor)
7. Tap on the map to select its location. If you have selected the location incorrectly, click on the trash can icon and select a new location.
8. Click on the "Save" button to finish

Some relevant cases

• 4-20 mA sensor: Only accessible via section I2C-4-20 on the card with "4-20". The generic 4-20 sensor allows you to insert a sensor with up to 2 channels and enter maximum and minimum sensor values in each of them.
• Level sensor: The level sensor requires entering an initial depth that refers to the difference in depth between the total depth and the depth at which the sensor is located.

Sensor View#

Access through the map or enter any Atlas and click on any sensor created. You'll find them on the Atlas display or in the I2C – 4-20 or SDI 12 section depending on the sensor installed.

In this section you will be able to view in real time and consult the history of data received by sensor (data according to type of sensor).

In case the sensor has multiple channels, the last reading of each of them will be displayed at the top. It is possible to access the detailed view of each of them at the bottom,

Edit Elements#

To edit the elements installed in an Atlas, you must follow the steps below.

1. Access the Atlas where the element is installed
2. Tap on their card identified with their name and the icon of their functionality and access the detail view.
3. Within the detail view, click on the "Edit" button
4. Make the necessary changes and press "Save" to confirm

Delete Elements#

To delete an element:

1. Go to the detail screen of the element you want to delete
2. At the end of this you will find the "Delete" button, click on it to continue with the action.
3. A pop-up screen will open to validate the action, press "Delete" to continue with the action.