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Hardware storage outside cultivation periods

Recommended steps for (outdoor) growers on what to do with the Growficient hardware between growing seasons

Sensors 

  1. Remove the sensors from the container, pot, trough, or slab
  2. Place the pink foam blocks on the pins immediately after removing the sensor to protect both the sensor and yourself. If you can't find the foam blocks, contact Growficient (support@growficient.com) to order them.
  3. Clean the casing, antenna and pins with alcohol or Virkon
  4. Store the sensors in the pink foam blocks in a dry place, preferably at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F), which is optimal for preserving the battery
  5. Inspect the sensors and antenna for any visible damage. If any damage is visible, please contact Growficient (support@growficient.com) for further action. 

Gateway

Note: The following is applicable to outdoor growers

Although the enclosure is waterproof, we recommend storing the gateway in a dry indoor location. This prevents the gateway against harsh weather and the impact of lightning strikes. 

Please follow the steps that apply to your gateway installation.

Pole or building installation

  1. Turn the gateway off by pulling out the power plug
  2. Removing the gateway from the building or pole is highly recommended
  3. Inspect the gateway, antenna, and cables for any visible damage. If any damage is visible, please contact Growficient (support@growficient.com) for a fix before the new growing cycle. 
  4. Store the gateway at a dry indoor location

Sea container installation

  1. Turn off the gateway by pulling out the power plug
  2. Remove the antenna cable from the gateway to prevent any damage from a (neighbouring) lightning strike
  3. Inspect the gateway, antenna, and cables for any visible damage. If any damage is visible, please contact Growficient (support@growficient.com) for a fix before the new growing cycle.

Before the next cultivation cycle

Before reinstalling the hardware:

  • Reinstall the hardware according to the installation instructions. 
  • Check if the gateway comes back online and has two green lights. If not, please check the lights (see Connectivity problems with the gateway -article for instructions), and take appropriate action. Contact Growficient Support via support@growficient.com if you have any issues. 
  • Review your Growboard structure and update it if any changes have been made to your cultivation setup since the previous season
  • Verify that all sensors are reporting data correctly in Growboard after installation