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1. OH Se X SA D 7 SAANA 3 ER hy YY KCl 1A A 4 Y 5 k NS SE sy Bans SAS 4 NETAFIM V 001 08 MAY 2015 Use of symbols The symbols used in this manual refer to the following WARNING The following text contains instructions aimed at preventing bodily injury or direct damage to the crops the product and or the infrastructure CAUTION The following text contains instructions aimed at preventing unwanted system operation installation or conditions that if not followed might void the warranty ATTENTION The following text contains instructions aimed at enhancing the efficiency of usage of the instructions in the manual NOTE The following text contains instructions aimed at emphasizing certain aspect of the operation of the system or installation ACID HAZARD The following text contains instructions aimed at preventing bodily injury or direct damage to the crops the product and or the infrastructure in the presence of acid TIP The following text provides clarification tips or useful information oO PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT The following text contains instructions aimed at preventing damage to health or bodily injury in the presence of fertilizers acid or other chemicals COPYRIGHT 2013 NETAFIM NO PARTS OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED STORED IN AN AUTOMATED DATA FILE OR MADE PUBLIC IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WHETHER ELECTRONIC MECHANI2. 8 5 bars 94 123 PSI 2 5 8 5 bars 36 94 PSI 2 5 5 5 bars 36 79 PSI At the FertiKit s inlet 0 3 0 6 bar 4 9 PSI 1 5 2 5 bars 22 36 PSI 4 5 8 0 Bars 65 116 PSI 0 5 0 8 bar 7 12 PSI Based on cavitation risk see page 18 Set PRV to 3 5 4 5 bars 50 65 PSI Without EC and pH sensors 2 5 6 5 bars 36 94 PSI With EC and pH sensors 2 5 6 0 bars 36 87 PSI At the pump Set PRV to outlet 3 5 4 5 bars 5 5 8 5 bars 50 65 PSI 80 123 PSI At the pump outlet 2 0 5 5 bars 29 80 PSI Equal to the main line pressure at the FertiKit s inlet 0 3 0 6 bar 4 9 PSI 5 5 6 5 bars 80 94 PSI The A of 4 0 bars 58 PSI is supplied by the integrated dosing booster g 2 5 bars 1 0 14 36 PSI The pressure in the upper manifold gt X2 the pressure in the lower manifold Possibility of connection to the main line upstream from the pump The main line pump is able to deliver the flow rate required for the operation of the FertiKit the field consumption Pump flow m3 h field flow TC 1 X No of dosing channels See TC page 17 The pressure supplied by the dosing booster is added to the main line pressure Their sum should not exceed 6 5 bars 94 PSI For the dosing channels to provide proper suction the pressure downstream from the PRV should be at least 50 the pressure upstream from th
3. 4 bars 43 58 PSI for most projects D Irrigation valve Controllable D Water meter With electrical pulses The pulse should be as short as possible according to the main line diameter and the controller s limitations See Flow meter recommended pulse rate table page 24 A Main line filter lt 130 um 120 mesh Main line pump Main line pressure reducing valve PRV Sampling outlet Saddle fitting Suitable for the required pressure and flow rate according to the mode of the FertiKit and the field requirements Ensure stable pressure In the PB or PL mode Should be installed on the main line between the main line filters and the water meter and be able to reduce the main line pressure as specified for PL or PB modes pages 7 8 In PD mode only Should be installed on the main line between the inlet and the outlet of the FertiKit and be able to reduce the main line pressure as specified for the PD mode page 13 In PD mode only Should be installed on the main line downstream from the FertiKit s outlet in all other modes the sampling outlet is built in In PD mode only Should be installed on the main line downstream from the FertiKit s outlet equipped with an outlet suitable for the EC pH sampling tube Command tube In PD mode only Should connect the saddle fitting to the EC oH sampling tube FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 23 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Flow meter r
4. CM10 2 CM0 w CM15 3 n M253 am CM25 4 SE EC pH control In case of flow variations the EC pH control set enables the controller to perform precise fertilizer acid optimization There are 2 types of EC pH sets e Compatible with the NMC junior or the NMC Pro controllers e Compatible with the NMC XL controller via the FertMaster terminal unit The options above are selectable in the Fertikit online configurator at https cmtconfig netafim com for further details contact Netafim e For other options contact Netafim FertMaster is the terminal unit of the NMC XL controller used when EC oH measurment is needed on the FertiKit and the NMC XL is used as an outboard controller As a Standalone it also offers the capacity to control the FertiKit s dosing channels and system dosing booster a cost effective solution where the FertiKit is used where there are no field valves to control FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 19 SELECTING A FERTIKIT tank filling Fertikit with center pivot Controllers The Fertikit can be controlled by a variety of NMC controllers offering many useful functions e The NMC Junior is the affordable option for small applications e The NMC Pro is the solution for mid range to large applications e The NMC XL is the solution for mid range to large applications where a single controller controls multiple dosing units there are multiple main lines or water meters or any of th
5. Measures must be taken to prevent fertilizer infiltration of the water source to avoid water pollution NOTE The maximum sound level produced by the equipment does not exceed 70dB FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 27 SAFETY AND WARRANTY Warranty Netafim warrants all the components of the FertiKit to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 one year from the date of installation provided the installation has been reported to Netafim within 30 days of installation If the installation was not reported or was reported later than 30 days from the date of installation Netafim will warrant the Fertikit for a period of 18 months from the date of production according to its serial number If a defect is discovered during the applicable warranty period Netafim will repair or replace at its discretion the product or the defective part The above does not apply to EC and pH sensors since they are considered perishable items Netafim will warrant these items to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 3 months from the date of installation provided the installation has been reported to Netafim within 30 days or 6 months from date of production if installation was not reported or was reported later than 30 days from the date of installation NOTE When not installed the pH sensor must be immersed in KCL solution pH 4 0 at all time protected from freezing and not be exposed to pressure gre
6. Operating principle Reqired main line pressure pressure pressure Additional conditions Dosing channels EC pH The pressure differential required 20 700 m3 h ac to generate fertilizer suction via Ter the Venturis is produced by a dosing booster integrated in the RL Fertikit This mode of operation where the lower manifold is at low pressure around O bars permits the use of high efficiency Venturis with high suction capacity and low motive flow Utilizes the main line pump pressure Saves the need for a dosing booster 3 18 m3 h 13 85 GPM 20 700 nah 1 16 m3 h 4 4 70 GPM The main line pump is integrated in the FertiKit and serves also as a dosing booster 5 70 m3 h 22 300 GPM The pressure differential required to generate fertilizer suction via the Venturis is produced by a booster pump integrated in the FertiKit This mode of operation where the system pump is installed upstream from the Venturis permits the use of a smaller pump reducing the investment required and saving energy This mode is suitable for relatively low flow rates and pressures Utilizes the main line pressure Applicable also where there is no electricity on the site contact Netafim Saves the need for a dosing booster 10 200 m3 h 44 880 GPM 34 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 85 3000 GPM 85 3000 GPM 2 5 6 5 bars 36 94 PSI Based on cavitation risk see page 18 6 5
7. manual filter up to 16 m h ST with semi automatic filter up to 16 m3 h KA Number of fertilizer channels Fertilizer only excluding acid Code Description _ _ 6 6 channels for fertilizers DJ Dosing channel operator Code Description _ _ E Fertilizer channel flowrate Code Description eo _ f600lh S 35 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION IA Number of acid channels 1 channel for acid 2 3 channel for acid 4 channel for acid 5 channel for acid 6 channel for acid channel Diluted acid 600 I h D40 Diluted acid 400 l h Diluted acid 370 l h Diluted acid 150 l h Diluted acid 50 I h Concentrated acid 50 l h S12 Code Description 400 3x400 440V Europe Africa Middle East Australia India China 3x400 440V USA Mexico Peru Korea Brazil i ica ia l LA 220 3x220V USA Mexico Central America Colombia 3x200V Japan X220 1x220V N A Manual Pump type Code Description _ Grundfos CM5 12 50Hz High pressure Grundfos CM10 2 CM103 CM103 Ka EC pH measurement Description __ _ EH ithout controller Controller Code Description Cd NMC Junior 115V SSR Solid state relays for the dosing channel no controller Without controller LE Communication port Code Description _ _ RS 485 parallel communication card Dual RS 485 for expansion box RS 232 serial communi
8. pulse a 0 OSES Flowers in substrate High Tech greenhouse Multi pulse a 0 OSES Type 1 Normal irrigation nutrigation Usually out of the rainy season where a lower fertilizer dosing ratio is required Type 2 Technical Nutrigation Usually during rainy seasons where a small quantity of irrigation water is required for application of the fertilizer FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 37 WWW NETAFIM COM
9. sugar cane plantation Main line pressure range up to 8 5 bars 123 0 PSI Main line flow rate range from 1 0 to 700 0 m h from 4 4 to 3000 0 GPM To select a specific flow capacity see the Selecting a FertiKit chapter page 7 Advantages e Amodular Nutrigation system for soil or substrate applications with minimum investment e Efficient usage of water fertilizers and energy e Unrivaled range of irrigation water capacities e Designed for any application where quantitative or proportional Nutrigation is required e Highly profitable price performance ratio e Venturi operating principle no moving parts e Fits easily into any existing irrigation system e Precise Nutrigation based on high accuracy dosing channels e Quick action dosing valves e Available with up to 6 fertilizer acid dosing channels e Nutrigation recipes can be changed quickly and efficiently e Can be operated manually or fully computerized e NMC and other controllers can be assembled on the Fertikit for advanced Nutrigation control e A wide variety of accessories and peripherals can be integrated into the FertiKit to enhance its functions e High quality components and PVC pipe work e Aluminum corrosion resistant frame with adjustable legs e Easy to install and to maintain e Made by Netafim Basic functions The Fertikit supports the following Nutrigation functions e Fully controlled dosing and mixing of fertilizers acid w
10. 000 I h 264 GPH up to 1000 l h 264 GPH up to 600 I h up to 1000 I h 264 GPH with fertilizer 158 GPH meter with fertilizer meter Manual Manual Manual Manual up to 600 I h 158 GPH up to 600 l h up to 1000 I h 264 GPH up to 1000 l h 264 GPH 158 GPH with fertilizer meter with fertilizer meter 14 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION SELECTING A FERTIKIT Dosing channels for fertilizer or diluted acid Capacity h GPH 50 13 150 40 400 106 600 158 1000 265 Each of the above dosing channels is available in any of the following options e AC 50 or 60 Hz according to the electricity frequency e Manual for applications without a controller e Hydraulic for DC latch with RTU applications e Bio for applications with high viscosity fertilizers e g bio organic enabling controlled flushing after each irrigation shift U CAUTION There are fertilizer combinations that at high concentration might induce crystallization in the FertiKit s lower manifold and cause clogging of the pipes Fertilizer combinations prone to induce crystallization e Calcium Nitrate Ammonium Sulfate gt Calcium Sulfate e Calcium Nitrate Potassium Sulfate gt Calcium Sulfate e MKP Calcium Nitrate gt Calcium Phosphate e MAP Calcium Nitrate gt Calcium Phosphate e Phosphoric acid Calcium Nitrate gt Calcium Phosphate When injecting these fertilizer combinations e M
11. A complete line of Venturis is available to accommodate I h GPH a a ball or o P PVDF M050 50 13 n tne moae tne typical consumption O e venturi OT eac PP N150 5040 dosing channel is 1 0 m h 4 4 GPM eS ue PVC N600 600 158 32 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION APPENDIX 1 FertiKit performance curves for selection of the dosing booster ST mode 60 Hz PSI bars 8 VOS CMB 6 100 7 90 6 CM15 3 80 70 CM5 4 CM10 3 y TTN 60 4 50 MATRIX a a CM15 2 5 3T6 1 3M 40 3 CM10 2 30 9 ST CDXM 20 200 206 Pressure at the FertiKit outlet 1 LEGEND Orange curves FertiKit with 3 dosing channels Blue curves FertiKit with 6 dosing channels 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 mh 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 GPM Net flow rate required at the FertiKit outlet NOTE The curves above represent the performance of the FertiKit and thus are different from the performance curves presented in the literature issued by the pump manufacturers Venturis m Nominal suction flow A complete line of Venturis is available to accommodate I h GPH a a ball or o P PVDF M050 50 13 n tne moae tne typical consumption O e venturi OT eac PP N150 5040 dosing channel is 1 0 m h 4 4 GPM eS ue PVC N600 600 158 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 33 APPENDIX 2 FertiKit summary of combinations Upper manifold Lower manifold
12. CAL BY PHOTOCOPYING RECORDING OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER ALTHOUGH NETAFIM TAKES THE GREATEST POSSIBLE CARE IN DESIGNING AND PRODUCING BOTH ITS PRODUCTS AND THE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION THEY MAY STILL INCLUDE FAULTS NETAFIM WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM USE OF NETAFIM S PRODUCTS OR USE OF THIS MANUAL NETAFIM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS PRODUCTS AND OR THE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE M FOREIGN LANGUAGES In the event that you are reading this manual in a language other than the English language you acknowledge and agree that the English language version shall prevail in case of inconsistency or contradiction in interpretation or translation CONTENTS The FertiKit 3G Description 4 Advantages 4 Basic functions 4 Operating principle 5 Modularity 5 Compatibility 5 Service 5 Maintenance 5 Typical installation overview 6 Main parts of the FertiKit and its infrastructure 6 Selecting a FertiKit PL modes PL PS PR RL 7 PB mode 8 SP mode 9 MS mode MS RS 10 IL mode 11 ST mode 12 PD mode 13 Dosing channels 14 Preventing damage to the dosing booster due to cavitation 18 Electrical supply 18 Dosing boosters 19 EC pH control 19 Controllers 20 Installation requirements Infrastructure 23 E
13. F AN Position VC of R amp D NETAFIM LTD EU Authorized Representative Date Full Name NETAFIM De Signature ut Innovative Schland GmbH Position C Bewassery EZ Im Fuchs ALL 60437 Niede LZ I Telefo 1 5054 4 NETAFIM Crop Management Technologies 10 DERECH HASHALOM TEL AVIV 67897 ISRAEL T 972 8 6474747 F 972 8 6473983 WWW NETAFIM COM FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 29 APPENDIX 1 FertiKit performance curves for selection of the dosing booster PL mode 50 Hz PSI bars 12 170 160 44 150 CM5 12 10 8 High Pressure High Pressure 130 9 120 8 110 CM10 6 5 100 7 no 2 CM5 9 i 90 CM10 5 6 0 CM25 4 80 5 Y 7 T CM10 4 60 4 ies oe CM25 3 CM15 3 iiie D 5 5 1 3M 3 CM10 3 40 30 21 LEGEND 20 e The white areas in the graph represent the FertiKit operational pressure range The gray areas in the graph represent the pressure range at which the operation is not recommended 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 241 22 23 24 25 m3h 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 8 90 95 100 105 110GPM FertiKit total consumption TC When selecting the dosing booster for PB mode see the data on page 8 NOTE The curves above represent the performance of the Fertikit and thus are different from the performance curves presented in the literature issued by the pump manufacturers Typical consumption of Ventu
14. OCUMENTATION DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Dimensions With controller Without controller FertiKit external dimensions W D H Package dimensions W D H Without controller 84 103 92 cm 33 40 5 36 103 117 100 cm 40 5 46 39 5 With controller 84 103 134 5 cm 33 40 5 53 103 117 154 cm 40 5 46 60 5 The height varies by 1 cm 0 5 The package height includes the according to the adjustment of the legs pallet height of 15 cm 6 Weights FertiKit with dosing booster Matrix Netweight Packedweight Netweight Packed weight Net weight _ Packed weight 132 lbs 187 lbs 161 Ibs 216 lbs 220 lbs 276 lbs 154 Ibs 216 Ibs 183 Ibs 245 lbs 243 Ibs 304 Ibs For the weight of Fertikit units with other dosing boosters contact Netafim FertiKit without dosing booster Controller _Netweight Packed weight 43 kg 95 lbs 68 kg 150 lbs 53 kg 117 Ibs 81 kg 179 Ibs The weights in the tables above are order of magnitude only final data are issued with the product order FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 25 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Location of inlet outlet and fertilizer acid line connectors All modes except PB and SP PB mode SP mode jii N _ gt par mas o 2 2 Inlet Inlet 25 5 cm T 10 E gt aro io The height varies by 1 cm 0 5 according
15. PH 600 I h 158 GPH and 1000 I h 265 GPH Venturis only Dual dosing channel schematic diagram Q 8 3 Q S Ce oo ere LEGEND Scope of the dual dosing channel de de JS ji yy y4 gt Direction of flow Y CAUTION Only compatible products can be injected through the dual dosing channel There are fertilizer combinations that should never be used in the dual dosing channel as they will induce crystallization and cause clogging of the pipes Fertilizer combinations prone to induce crystallization e Calcium Nitrate Ammonium Sulfate gt Calcium Sulfate e Calcium Nitrate Potassium Sulfate gt Calcium Sulfate e MKP Calcium Nitrate gt Calcium Phosphate e MAP Calcium Nitrate gt Calcium Phosphate e Phosphoric acid Calcium Nitrate gt Calcium Phosphate In case of doubt regarding the use of any combination of fertilizers in the dual dosing channel contact your Netafim local representative Compute the fertilizer flow rate To select the appropriate fertilizer dosing channels and Venturis perform the following calculation Metric units US units Enter the flow rate of the largest irrigation shift m h GPM X X Enter the dosing ratio of a single fertilizer m3 J US gal 1000 US gal for guidelines see appendix 1 pages 30 33 X 0 06 Result a single fertilizer flow rate C l h E GPH 16 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION SELECTING A FERTIKIT Matching the Venturis an
16. SI At the outlet of the pump 2 0 5 5 bars 29 80 PSI Additional conditions When selecting a dosing booster consider the required field flow the TC TC see page 17 dosing booster curves see page 32 33 Dosing channels Accommodates a wide variety of dosing channels for fertilizer and concentrated diluted acid e Up to 6 x 50 600 h 13 156 GPH Optional Concentrated acid channel 50 l h 13 GPH Total fertilizer acid suction capacity up to 3600 l h 950 GPH Controller NMC Pro NMC XL NMC Junior Other controllers or manual system without controller optional EC pH Single monitoring and control Schematic diagram 2 0 3 0 6 bar 4 9 PSI eases Dosing channel see page 14 Scope of delivery Direction of flow See Regeneron page k 12 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION SELECTING A FERTIKIT PD mode Operating principle Utilizes the main line pressure or gravity feed Saves the need for a dosing booster Also suitable for applications where there is no electricity on the site contact Netafim Flow rate 10 200 m h 44 880 GPM Suitable for main line pressure 4 5 8 0 Bars 65 116 PSI Additional conditions For the dosing channels to provide proper suction the pressure downstream from the PRV should be at least 50 of the the pressure upstream from the PRV The eficiency of the Venturis decreases if this condition is not met In add
17. ain line pressure Upstream from the pump 0 3 0 6 bar 4 9 PSI At the outlet of the pump 2 5 6 5 bars 36 94 PSI RS with PRV 6 5 8 5 bars 94 123 PSI at the FertiKit inlet Additional conditions Requires the connection of the FertiKit s outlet to the main line upstream from the pump The main line pump should be able to deliver the flow rate required for the operation of the FertiKit the field consumption Dosing channels Accommodates a wide variety of dosing channels for fertilizer and concentrated diluted acid e Up to 6 x 50 1000 I h 13 265 GPH Optional Concentrated acid channel 50 l h 13 GPH Total fertilizer acid suction capacity up to 6000 l h 1585 GPH Controller NMC Pro NMC XL NMC Junior Other controllers or manual system without controller optional EC pH Single monitoring and control Schematic diagram 0 3 0 6 bar 2 5 6 5bar 4 9 PSI 36 94 PSI A XO EPE Dosing channel see page 14 Scope of delivery Direction of flow SPE Hee REPOn page k 10 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION SELECTING A FERTIKIT IL mode Operating principle The pressure differential required to generate fertilizer suction via the Venturis is produced by a booster pump integrated in the Fertikit In this mode of operation the lower manifold is at low pressure around 0 bar psi this allows the use of high eff
18. ake sure to dilute each fertilizers to the allowed concentration in the fertilizer tank prior to injection through the Fertikit e Imediately after each injection of any of the fertilizer combination above flush the Fertikit with clean water for at least 2 minutes In case of doubt regarding the use of any combination of fertilizers contact your Netafim local representative Dosing channel for concentrated acid Capacity h GPH 50 13 150 40 370 98 AC 50 or 60 Hz according to the electricity frequency Ja ATTENTION Table 2 When dosing acid use a dosing channel fitted with the appropriate components according to the type and concentration of the acid used nnen Phosphoric Hydrochloric Hydrogen Chlorine as hypochloride Diaphragm and O rings peroxide H202 Type of dosing channel is by weight at 21 C 70 F The table indicates the resistance of the dosing channel components to acid and is not a recommendation to use the acids mentioned WARNING Exceeding the recommended acid concentrations will damage the dosing channels FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 15 SELECTING A FERTIKIT Dual dosing channel If more than 4 dosing channels are required up to 6 the dual dosing channel option can be used e Up to 2 dual dosing channels can be installed on the FertiKit 3G at the and manifold positions e The dual dosing channel option is applicable with 50 I h 13 G
19. ater than 6 bars 87 PSI Damage due to these causes is not covered by warranty This warranty does not extend to repairs adjustments or replacements of a Fertikit or part that results from misuse negligence alteration force majeure lightning power surge improper installation or improper maintenance If a defect arises in your Netafim product during the warranty period contact your Netafim supplier Limited Warranty This warranty is subject to the conditions in Netafim s official warranty statement For the full text of Netafim s official warranty statement please contact Netafim 28 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION NETAFIM GROW MORE WITH LESS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name NETAFIM LTD Manufacturer s Address 10 DERECH HASHALOM TEL AVIV 67897 ISRAEL MODEL No FERTIKIT 3G 3 Phase FERTIKIT 3G Single Phase FERTIKIT 3G Manual DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT FertiKit Nutrient Fertilizer Acid and Alkaline Dosing System Year of Equipment 2013 DIRECTIVE COMPLIED WITH EMC 2006 95 EC LVD 2008 108 EC Harmonized Standards to which EN 55011 2009 A1 2010 Conformity is Declared EN 61000 6 1 2007 ICE 61000 4 2 2008 A1 2010 ICE 61000 4 6 2008 ICE 61000 4 1 1 2004 ICE 61000 4 4 2004 EN61010 1 2010 We the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive and Standards Manufacturer Date j2 2 201 Full Name Avi Schweitzer Signature n
20. bove represent the performance of the Fertikit and thus are different from the performance curves presented in the literature issued by the pump manufacturers Typical consumption of Venturis A complete line of Venturis is available to accommodate various flow rates of fertilizer or acid Applicable Typical consumption m3 h GPM for mode Nominal suction l h GPH at pressure to 5 bars PVDF M050 PP NISO HE 4 0 17 5 Consumption the flow of water that needs to pass through the Venturi to enable nominal suction See Compute the FertiKit total consumption TC page 17 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 31 APPENDIX 1 FertiKit performance curves for selection of the dosing booster ST mode 50 Hz PSI bars 8 110 100 7 90 6 CM5 9 ee r 80 P cmi54 5 70 ATA CM10 4 Pressure at the Fertikit outlet Fy CM15 3 8 50 MATRIX 5 5 1 3 3 tie CM10 3 a4 ao 1 LEGEND 10 Orange curves FertiKit with 3 dosing channels Blue curves FertiKit with 6 dosing channels 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 mh l l l l 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 GPM Net flow rate required at the FertiKit outlet NOTE The curves above represent the performance of the FertiKit and thus are different from the performance curves presented in the literature issued by the pump manufacturers Venturis m Nominal suction flow
21. cation card including host amp SLSM including host amp SLSM excluding host excluding host SLSM SingleNet Lightning Suppression Module Host Interface card between the NMC Pro and SingleNet Special configuration Code Description Fertilizer meters liters Fertilizer meters gallons FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 35 APPENDIX 4 On line configurator To receive a quote or find the catalogue Number for a selected FertikKit configuration after selecting the FertiKit go to https cmtconfig netafim com In the on line configurator e Follow the instructions e Send the resulting string to Netafim pa ATTENTION Not every configuration of the FertiKit is practicable Do not use the List of configurator items on the previous page to build a FertiKit configuration To avoid unpracticable configurations always use the on line configurator 36 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION APPENDIX 5 Dosing ratio estimates WARNING These are only estimates for the exact fertilizer dosing ratio in a given project consult an agronomist Irrigation according to the water consumption of the crop Dosing ratio per channel I m3 US gal 1000 US gal Open Field Type 1 Type 2 N 6z NO NJN N Industrial tomato 1 15 Vegetables 3 1 2 5 O O Protected Crops greenhouse o o C C C idC il 10 10 Vegetable in substrate High Tech greenhouse Multi
22. configurations from a single dosing channel with 2 fertilizers to as many dosing channels and fertilizers as required There are fertilizer combinations that at high concentration might induce crystallization in the FertiKit s lower manifold and cause clogging of the pipes see CAUTION on page 15 Compatibility The Fertikit 3G can be incorporated in an existing or a planned project in either case it offers a highly cost effective solution for Nutrigation by taking maximum advantage of the infrastructure conditions Any available pressure surplus can be used for the FertiKit s operation In order to configure the most cost effective Fertikit making the maximum use of available pressure see Selecting a Fertikit page 7 pe ATTENTION Calculations are either in metric or in US units consistency in the type of units used is essential Ja ATTENTION Each mode can accommodate a specific range of Venturis see Venturis table page 17 Service Servicing the Fertikit 3G is a prompt and simple process The dealer keeps a small quantity of interchangeable components on hand for replacement on site within a few minutes Maintenance To prevent failures and extend the life cycle of the FertiKit regular maintenance must be carried out by the user such as periodic rinsing of filters and calibration of the EC pH sensors For full maintenance instructions see Maintenance in the User Manual at http www netafim com product fertiki
23. d the dosing channels A complete line of Venturis is available to accommodate various flow rates of fertilizer or acid enue ot Applicable eee Typical consumption m h GPM for mode Nominal suction flow l h GPH at pressure up to 5 bars 1 0 4 4 1 2 6 3 98 PP M370_ SP PB PD 4 0 17 5 PVC N600 PL MS ST IL 600 158 1 2 5 3 PVC N1000 PL MS 1000 265 4 0 17 5 Consumption the flow of water and fertilizers that pass through the dosing channel Use the table below to formulate the appropriate combination of Venturis and dosing channels Dosing channel nominal capacity PVDF M I h GPH anos 50 13 concentrated acid 50 13 400 106 600 158 1000 265 a O Oooo 150 40 O OOo fF p ATTENTION The fertilizer acid suction capacity of a dosing channel depends on suitable pressure conditions on site see main line pressure of each mode pages 7 13 Compute the FertiKit total consumption TC In order to assess the suitability of the selected mode or to identify the correct dosing booster pump needed for the application it is necessary to know the FertiKit s total consumption TC Typical dosing channel description and flow scheme Motive flow the flow of water required through the Q Rotameter Venturi to enable suction of fertilizer acid Needle valve Suction flow the flow of fertilizer acid through the Venturi LE Dosing valve Total flow moti
24. e PRV The suction provided by the dosing channels decreases as the pressure downstream from the PRV lowers compared to the pressure upstream from the PRV In addition the system must supply sufficient pressure for the field consumption Up to 6 x 50 1000 I h 13 250 GPH Concentrated acid channel 50 l h 13 GPH optional Up to 6 x 50 600 l h 13 156 GPH Concentrated acid channel 50 l h 13 GPH optional Up to 6 x 50 1000 I h 13 250 GPH Concentrated acid channel x 50 l h 13 GPH optional Up to 6 x 50 600 l h 13 150 GPH Concentrated acid channel x 50 l h 13 GPH optional Up to 4 x 50 370 l h 13 100 GPH Concentrated acid channel x 50 l h 13 GPH optional Up to 4 x 50 370 l h 13 100 GPH Concentrated acid channel x 50 l h 13 GPH optional If EC pH is installed it ocupies the location of one dosing channel Single control and monitoring Single control and monitoring Single control and monitoring None Single monitoring only optional FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 34 APPENDIX 3 F3 PL 3 E 60 1 D40 50H 400 CM59 EH 16 P2 485 FM B G 0O 0G TH EE HE EEE ee 0 ee ee List of configurator items EN Fertikit 3G EJ Mode Code pi IPR PL with PRV for high pressure PL with PSV for low pressure PL with PRV amp PSV PB S EB IL inline up to 20 m8 h Po IP a Split USA amp Peru ST with
25. e ee ee ET evapo transpiration trigger for irrigation Maximum number of valves in the system Maximum number of valves running simultaneously Maximum number of dosing programs running in parallel Type of output 24 VAC Yes 4 1 N 0 0 30 per program 24 ory contact oups Number of digtalinpats 6 Number ofanaiog reus 5 Radionet vave convoi etU singleNet vave convoi ATU Misting program by ime ves Cooling program ves fd a a oo f Yes 32 22 Yes Yes Yes With condition 6 by temperature humidity Maximum number of supply 36 pumps 5 5 5 5 1 5 S S 3 1 1 1 1 Ye Ye i 6 Maximum number of main lines not simultaneously not simultaneously not simultaneously e f o Master flow meters FFertizerflow meters 6 24 General guidelines to help you select a controller Select the basic configuration of the controller according to the number of AC outputs required to control all AC irrigation valves and local devices the FertiKit s internal devices dosing channels and dosing booster and the local devices in the pump house filter flushing main line pumps main line valves etc The controller can be selected in the controller online configurator at https cmtconfig netafim com for further details contact Netafim a N C ol FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 21 SELECTING A FERTIKIT Select the connectivity to rem
26. e many NMC XL exclusive features are required contact Netafim e The NMC DC is the option for applications where there is no electricity contact Netafim e In cases where the FertiKit is to be connected to another type of controller contact Netafim Ja ATTENTION Many parameters should be considered in selecting a controller for the FertiKit depending on various factors such as operating method size of the field number of valves distance from the controller and many more A comprehensive discussion on selecting a controller is beyond the scope of this document see the NMC controllers documentation or contact Netafim The NMC controllers Typical application NMC Junior Large scale open field Po Medium scale open field Greenhouse on soll Greenhouse on soilless PF n Controller languages NMC Junior NMC Pro NMC DC NMC XL English Spanish A Italian Japanese English Spanish English Greek English Spanish French Russian Italian Japanese Serbian Hungarian Spanish Italian German Korean German French Dutch Polish French Turkish Chinese Turkish Dutch Russian Hebrew Russian Updated May 2015 20 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION SELECTING A FERTIKIT Controller features Below are listed the basic features of the controllers for a full list of the controllers features see the controllers literature Feature NMC Junior NMIG Pro NMCXL External condition programs e
27. e smaller system pump is installed upstream from the Venturis permits the use of a small booster pump reducing the investment required and saving energy This mode is suitable for relatively low flow rates and pressures Flow rate 5 70 m3 h 22 300 GPM Suitable for main line pressure 1 5 2 5 bars 22 36 PSI Additional conditions The pressure supplied by the dosing booster is added to the main line pressure Their sum in the upper manifold should not exceed 6 5 bars 94 PSI Dosing channels Accommodates a wide variety of dosing channels for fertilizer and concentrated diluted acid e Up to 4 x 50 370 I h 13 100 GPH Optional Concentrated acid channel 50 l h 13 GPH Total fertilizer acid suction capacity up to 1480 l h 390 GPH Controller NMC Pro NMC XL NMC Junior Other controllers or manual system without controller optional EC pH Single monitoring and control Schematic diagram Dosing channel see page 14 a di jii a Scope of delivery B D Direction of flow See legend on page 6 8 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION SELECTING A FERTIKIT SP mode Operating principle The pressure differential required to generate fertilizer suction via the Venturis is produced ale by a booster pump integrated in the Fertikit This mode of operation where the system pump is installed upstream from the Venturis permits the use of a smaller booster pump reduci
28. e water quality High bicarbonate levels Fertikit 3G is specially designed for Fertigation in the medium tech sector using a substrate of high water retention or and volume the pulse duration is 3 5 min so source water with a bicarbonate HCOs content of up to 4 meq I can be used in the FertiKit 3G without acid pre treatment Adding high concentration of fertilizers to water with a high bicarbonate HCOs content may create low solubility salts in the solution that reduces Fertigation efficiency and may cause clogging of filters and drippers This is why it is recommended not to use water with bicarbonate HC Os content higher than 4 meq When the bicarbonate HCOs content is higher than the required level a pre acidification of the source water is recommended In this process the incoming water is brought to a mild acid pH level of approx 6 0 prior to its storage in a day storage tank This process can be performed by an additional Fertikit fitted with the appropriate features Contact Netafim The acid applied will neutralize the bicarbonate HCOs in the storage tank by means of a chemical reaction and the carbon dioxide CO2 will be released from the source water Aerating or spraying the acidified water to the storage tank will improve the discharge of CO2 accelerating the neutralization process NOTE A full analysis of the water is recommended In case of doubt consult a Netafim expert 24 FERTIKIT SALES D
29. ecommended pulse rate for NMC Pro and Junior controllers Flow rate Flow meter output Flow rate Flow meter output m3 h I pulse GPM US gal pulse Up to 88 88 1000 Users of NMC XL controller and FertMaster see the relevant 1000 4500 product manual 6 60 10 Electrical installation An electrical mains installation including a circuit breaker complying with the local safety standards and regulations should be supplied in acordance with the FertiKit s power consumption requirements FertiKit s power consumption kW e All Fertikit configurations without a dosing booster PD or MS modes consume under 150 W e In PB PL IL ST or SP modes the FertiKit s total power consumption depends mainly on the consumption of the dosing booster see Dosing boosters page 19 Flow rate stability Ensure that the pressure and flow requirements of the individual irrigation shifts are as equal as possible Each changeover between shifts with different requirements will result in pressure and or flow fluctuation affecting the EC and pH stability The smallest shift should not be less than 75 of the largest shift Source water e The water entering the Fertikit 3G should be within a temperature range of 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F e The source water to the Fertikit 3G should be of a satisfactory chemical quality If water pre treatment is required apply chemical conditioning before the water reaches the Fertikit 3G Sourc
30. iciency Venturis with high suction capacity and low motive flow consumption Since all the main line water flows through the system slight pressure losses at the FettiKit outlet should be considered see the table below Flow rate 3 18 m3 h 13 85 GPM Suitable for main line pressure 2 5 5 5 bars 36 79 PSI Dosing channels Accommodates a wide variety of dosing channels for fertilizer and concentrated diluted acid e Up to 6 x 50 600 l h 13 156 GPH e Optional Concentrated acid channel 50 I h 13 GPH pressure losses Total fertilizer acid suction capacity up to 3600 l h 950 GPH Flow rate Pressure losse Controller NWC Pro NMC XL NMC Junior m h GPM bar PSI Other controllers or manual system without controller optional 5 22 0 1 1 45 EC pH Single monitoring and control 0 3 4 35 15 66 0 6 9 55 Schematic diagram F F g TEREE Dosing channel see page 14 z j Scope of delivery Direction of flow ae On page G FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 11 SELECTING A FERTIKIT ST mode Operating principle For systems operating at low pressure from an on ground reservoir or a tank max height 6 meters 20 feet The dosing booster pump also serves as main line pump Supplied with a manual or a semi automatic filter Flow rate 1 16 m3 h 4 4 70 GPM Suitable for main line pressure Upstream from the pump 0 3 0 6 bar 4 9 P
31. icity frequency Hz and voltage V depends on the country in some countries frequencies and voltages differ by area NOTE In cases where 3 phase electricity is supplied in addition to a single phase take note e The controller is single phase e In most cases a 3 phase dosing booster is preferable TIP P If there is no electricity on site check the possibility of operating under the PD mode fed by a 12 VDC battery solar panel optional contact Netafim 18 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION SELECTING A FERTIKIT Dosing boosters To select the dosing booster see the appropriate graph in appendix 2 performance curves pages 30 33 Consult the appropriate graph according to the electricity frequency on the site and the mode you selected PB or PL IL or ST only PD and MS do not require a dosing booster Identify the performance curve where the pressure corresponding to the FertiKit s total consumption TC is at least 0 5 bar 7 25 PSI greater than the maximum main line pressure and select the appropriate dosing booster pa ATTENTION Make sure that the selected dosing booster fits the electricity voltage phases and frequency on site For 50 Hz installations For 60 Hz installations FertiKit s FertiKit s total power total power Dosing consumption Dosing consumption booster kW booster kW ome 1 220 240 sreo 45 CMSS 200 206 CM CMS A 188 CMO CMS 2 65 a o 220 240 CM10 5 CM5 8 380 415 CMOS
32. ith source water into a homogenous nutrient solution e EC pH correction of the nutrient solution e Water pre treatment 4 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION THE FERTIKIT 3G Operating principle The Fertikit doses the various fertilizers and acid into a homogeneous solution and injects it into the irrigation water main line The suction of the fertilizers and acid in the dosing channels is based on the Venturi principle This requires a pressure differential available on the main line or supplied by the main line pump or the FertiKit s dosing booster Modularity The modular Fertikit 3G concept is based upon an array of interchangeable components that enables rapid assembly of a wide range of configurations Each Fertikit is delivered according to the precise customer s order either fully factory assembled or assembled by the local dealer The dealer stocks the assortment of the FertiKit interchangeable components This concept enables the dealer to assemble any specific Fertikit according to the customer s order saving the need to stock a large quantity of fully assembled Fertikit units of various common configurations The modular Fertikit 3G concept ensures prompt delivery schedules without delays Stock selection option Enables the dosing of multiple fertilizers through a single dosing channel in cases where simultaneous dosing is not required Suits all modes of FertiKit Available in a wide variety of
33. ition the system must supply suficient pressure for the field demand Dosing channels Accommodates a wide variety of dosing channels for fertilizer and concentrated diluted acid e Up to 4 x 50 370 I h 13 100 GPH Optional Concentrated acid channel 50 l h 13 GPH Total fertilizer acid suction capacity up to 1480 l h 390 GPH If EC pH is installed it occupies the location of one dosing channel power required Controller NMC Pro NMC XL NMC Junior NMC DC Other controllers or manual system without controller optional EC pH None Single monitoring only optional Schematic diagram 20 Ix A gt L z U X E Dosing channel see page 14 Scope of delivery Direction of flow SPEREN On paG FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 13 SELECTING A FERTIKIT Dosing channels To accommodate a variety of installations flow rates and Nutrigation needs the Fertikit 3G offers a wide range of dosing channels for fertilizer and acid Some of them are listed below For a full overview go to the online configurator at https cmtconfig netafim com Electrical Electrical Electrical Electrical up to 600 I h 158 GPH up to 600 l h 158 GPH up to 600 I h 158 GPH up to 600 l h without manual override with manual override with fertilizer 158 GPH meter with fertilizer without meter manual with override manual override Electrical Electrical Hydraulic Hydraulic up to 1
34. lectrical installation 24 Flow rate stability 24 Source water 24 Dimensions and weights Dimensions 25 Weights s D Location of inlet outlet and fertilizer acid lines connectors 26 Fertilizer acid lines connection types 26 Inlet and outlet connection types 26 Safety and warranty Safety 27 Warranty 28 CE declaration of conformity 29 Appendices Appendix 1 Performance curves for selection of the dosing booster 30 Appendix 2 FertiKit summary of combinations 34 Appendix 3 List of configurator items 35 Appendix 4 On line configurator 36 Appendix 5 Dosing ratio estimates 37 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 3 THE FERTIKIT 3G Description The Fertikit 3G is a fully configurable fertilizer acid dosing unit a highly cost effective solution for precise Nutrigation Based on a standard platform the Fertikit offers 7 different operation modes selectable according to the site conditions in order to maximize usage of available water flow rate and pressure on the main irrigation line ensuring the highest efficiency with minimum investment The Fertikit can accommodate a variety of dosing channels dosing boosters controllers peripherals and accessories to meet a vast range of applications and infrastructure constraints Capacity range The Fertikit ensures a satisfactory mixture in an extremely vast range of flow capacities It will accommodate a 0 1 Ha 0 25 Acres nursery or a 400 Ha 1000 Acres
35. ng the investment required and saving energy This mode is suitable for relatively low flow rates and pressures For applications that use very high concentration fertilizers and acid The solution has to be mixed in the main line SP mode is not equipped with a lower manifold Can be supplied to the USA market with all parts inch based to facilitate replacement using locally available spare parts Flow rate 5 250 m3 h 22 1100 GPM Suitable for main line pressure 1 5 3 5 bars 22 51 PSI Dosing channels Accommodates a wide variety of dosing channels for fertilizer and concentrated diluted acid e Up to 4 x 50 370 I h 13 100 GPH Optional Concentrated acid channel 50 l h 13 GPH Total fertilizer acid suction capacity up to 1480 l h 400 GPH Controller NMC Pro NMC XL NMC Junior Other controllers or manual system without controller optional EC pH Single monitoring and control Schematic diagram 18 D N Ske Co E Or Dosing channel see page 14 a di di Scope of delivery B Direction of flow See legend on page 6 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 9 SELECTING A FERTIKIT MS mode MS RS Operating principle For systems operating under negative suction from a reservoir or a tank max height 6 meters 20 feet Utilizes the main line pump pressure Saves the need for a dosing booster Flow rate 20 700 m2 h 85 3000 GPM Suitable for m
36. ote units If there are DC latch irrigation valves select the connectivity type according to the type of the remote units SingleNet or RadioNet with the license key that accommodates the number of remote units up to 128 or up to 256 DC latch is the operating principle of activating at a distance an hydraulic valve equiped with a solenoid SingleNet is a remote operation method to open close DC latch valves via a 2 wire cable RadioNet is a remote operation method to open close DC latch valves via wireless transmission radio frequency Select the PC communication NOTE All the above controllers can be connected to a control program on a PC for further details contact Netafim Wired or wireless the NMC PC communication offers many convenient features e Enables remote access for service and consultation e Enables data logging e Presents color graphs of the system activity history e Comfortable and intuitive graphic interface Additional controller accessories e Power line protector e Weather station e Temperature and humidity measuring box e Radiation sensor e Communication MUX e Communication card e Cellular modem e Voltage stabilizer and surge protector For further details contact Netafim 22 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Infrastructure Each Fertikit mode requires a slightly different infrastructure The Typical installation overview on page 6 rep
37. required to generate fertilizer suction via the Venturis is produced by a booster pump integrated in the Fertikit These modes of operation where the lower manifold is under low pressure around 0 bars PSI permits the use of high efficiency Venturis with high suction capacity and low motive flow consumption Flow rate 20 700 m2 h 85 3000 GPM Suitable for main line pressure PL 2 5 6 5 bars 36 94 PSI PR with PRV 6 5 8 5 bars 94 123 PSI PS with PSV Based on cavitation risk see page 18 RL with PRV and PSV 2 5 8 5 bars 36 123 PSI Dosing channels Accommodates a wide variety of dosing channels for fertilizer and concentrated diluted acid e Up to 6 x 50 1000 I h 13 265 GPH e Optional Concentrated acid channel 50 I h 13 GPH Total fertilizer acid suction capacity up to 6000 l h 1585 GPH Controller NMC Pro NMC XL NMC Junior Other controllers or manual system without controller optional EC pH Single monitoring and control Schematic diagram Dosing channel see page 14 van vas vas gt lt Scope of delivery B Direction of flow See legend on page 6 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 7 SELECTING A FERTIKIT PB mode Operating principle The pressure differential required to generate fertilizer suction via the Venturis is produced by a booster pump integrated in the Fertikit This mode of operation where th
38. resents the typical infrastructure suitable for the PL mode The infrastructure for other modes is slightly different For the speciffic infrastructure required for the installation of each mode see the schematic diagrams in Modes pages 7 13 e In all the modes the distance between the inlet and the outlet of the Fertikit on the main line should be minimum 2 meters to allow better fertilizer mixing on the main line e Sufficient space should be available between the fertilizer acid tanks and the FertiKit to allow inspection and maintenance operations e In PD mode the pressure on the main line upstream from the PRV should be at least twice the pressure downstream from the PRV e In PL mode the pressure on the main line should be minimum 2 5 bars Infrastructure installation items item Specifications o Fertilizer acid stock tank Between 1 and 6 fertilizer acid solution stock tanks Manual valve fertilizer A manual ball valve on each fertilizer acid line at the stock tank outlet D Fertilizer acid filter lt 130 um 120 mesh Manual valve isolation Main line pressure sustaining valve PSV To be installed at the inlet and at the outlet of the FertiKit for use during system maintenance To be installed on the main line downstream from the FertiKit and able to sustain a constant pressure at the outlet of the Fertikit regardless of pressure changes in the field Should be calibrated to 3
39. ris A complete line of Venturis is available to accommodate various flow rates of fertilizer or acid Applicable Typical consumption m3 h GPM for mode Nominal suction l h GPH at pressure to 5 bars PVDF M050 PP NISO HE PP M370 SP PB PD 370 F 4 0 17 5 PVC N600 PL MS 600 158 1 2 5 3 PVC N1000 PL MS 1000 265 4 0 17 5 Consumption the flow of water that needs to pass through the Venturi to enable nominal suction See Compute the FertiKit total consumption TC page 17 30 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION APPENDIX 1 FertiKit performance curves for selection of the dosing booster PL mode 60 Hz PSI bars 12 170 160 44 CM5 8 High Pressure CM10 5 High Pressure CM10 4 CM5 6 eel CM15 3 6 CMS5 5 80 CM10 3 CM5 4 e 4 Main line pressure Vise r ee ee CM15 2 GM25 2 a MATRIX 5 3T6 1 3M CM10 2 80 2 LEGEND 20 e The white areas in the graph represent the FertiKit operational pressure range The gray areas in the graph represent the pressure range at which the operation is not recommended 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 mh I l l 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 GPM FertiKit total consumption TC When selecting the dosing booster for PB mode see the data on page 8 NOTE The curves a
40. t 3g FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 5 THE FERTIKIT 3G Typical installation overview The drawing below represents the typical infrastructure suitable for the PL mode Each one of the Fertikit 3G 7 modes fits a different infrastructure configuration see the schematic diagrams in Modes pages 7 13 Fertikit 3G Main parts of the FertiKit and its infrastructure The list below presents the Main parts of the Fertikit and the parts of the infrastructure required for the operation of the FertiKit various modes see pages 7 13 Dosing channel Venturi Pressure switch Main line Upper manifold pressure gauge Fertilizer acid stock tank a reducing valve PRV Lower manifold presure gauge Manual valve fertilizer Sampling outlet O Sampling outlet Fertilizer acid filter Saddle fitting Controller Manual valve isolation Command ubg p Pressure sustaining valve PSV EC sensor Main line l pH sensor pressure sustaining valve PSV Pressure reducing valve PRV EC pH transducer D Irrigation valve Water meter Dosing booster D Water meter Air release valve Dosing booster switchbox Main line filter Check valve Main line pump Color code Supplied part of the FertiKit Not supplied part of infrastructure Optional 6 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION SELECTING A FERTIKIT PL modes PL PS PR RL Operating principle The pressure differential
41. to the adjustment of the legs The SP mode is equiped with a separate outlet for each dosing channel see page 9 Fertilizer and acid line connection types Inlet and outlet connection types Fittings interchangeable PVC adaptor union glue connector installed PVC BSP or NPT nipple male thread connector Supplied 26 FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION SAFETY AND WARRANTY Safety e All safety regulations must be applied e Ensure that the installation is carried out in a manner that prevents leaks from the Fertikit the fertilizer acid tanks and lines the peripherals and the accessories contaminating the environment soil or ambient area e When using acid always observe the acid manufacturer s safety instructions e Use protective equipment shoes gloves and goggles when handling fertilizers acid and other chemicals e Electrical installation should be performed by an authorized electrician only e The electrical installation must comply with the local safety standards and regulations e Installation should be performed by authorized technicians only e Protection provided by the equipment can be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner other than that specified by the manufacturer FN ACID HAZARD When using acid always observe the acid manufacturer s safety instructions g ai WARNING Always use protective equipment gloves and goggles when handling fertilizers acid and other chemicals WARNING
42. ve flow suction flow Q Check valve O Venturi TC Total flow Number of dosing channels FERTIKIT SALES DOCUMENTATION 17 SELECTING A FERTIKIT Preventing damage to the dosing booster due to cavitation If the main line pressure is lower than 1 5 bar 22 PSI under 8 the performance curve of the selected pump see performance 110 curves pages 30 33 and or the system is installed at an o altitude higher than 700 m 2300 feet above sea level installa 5 100 7 PSV Pressure sustaining valve at the FertiKit s outlet D gd Q 6 To prevent the risk of damage to the EC and pH sensors g If the main line pressure is higher than 6 5 bars 94 PSI z 2o install a PRV Pressure reducing valve at the FertiKit s inlet 7 For calibration of PSV and PRV see the installation manual R at http www netafim com product fertikit 3g 4 Operating zone not requiring a PSV Cavitation The formation of vapor cavities bubbles or voids in a liquid It usually occurs when a liquid is subjected to rapid changes of pressure that cause the formation of cavities where the pressure is relatively low When subjected to higher pressure the voids implode and can generate an intense shockwave causing significant damage to the pump s impeller and chamber Electrical supply To select the proper dosing channels dosing booster controller and accessories it is essential to know the properties of the electricity on site The electr
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