SoilCares Scanner Manual

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1 SoilCares ner Manual! Tips Read this manual carefully. The SoilCares ner is a Near Infra Red (NIR) measuring device. The sensor head requires to remain clean to ensure its proper operation. Use the brush and dry cleaning wipes to keep the bottom of the ner clean. See section 25 for more detailed instructions. The ner must be fully charged before first use. Fully charging the ner battery requires approximately 6 hours. Table of Contents IR Warnings Avoid eye contact with the light source of the ner. Burn hazard - bottom parts are hot during use. Do not touch the bottom parts unless the ner is turned off and cooled down. Getting Started 1. SoilCares ner & Calibration Cap p.2 2. Accessories p.2 3. System set-up p.2 4. Registration p.3 5. Login and reset password p.4 Start-up and connection 6. Starting and turning off the ner p.5 7. Finding the device name of your ner p.5 8. Connecting your SoilCares ner to the App using Bluetooth p.6 Calibrating your ner 9. White ground - Before each order p Yellow Standard - Once a day p.11 ning soil 11. Definitions and recommendations p Collecting a soil sample p ning a soil sample p.14 Order registration 14. Registering an order p Reading your reports p.20 Client information 16. Viewing & editing client information p Adding and editing a field p.25 settings 18. Payment p General settings p Logging out p.28 ning validations 21. Invalid soil scanning messages p Invalid white (background scan) scanning messages p Invalid yellow (standard scan) scanning messages p.30 Others 24. Resetting your ner p Cleaning your ner p.32

2 Getting started 1. SoilCares ner & Calibration Cap 1B 1C 7A 2 7 1A 180 7B A. button (ON/OFF) 1B. Bluetooth connection indicator 1C. Battery indicator 2. Charging port 3. Temperature sensor 4. Infra Red (IR) light source 5. Electrical Conductivity (E.C.) probes 6. Reset button 7. Calibration Cap 7A. WHITE ground Sample 7B. YELLOW Standard Sample 2. Accessories USB cable 8. Power socket 9. Cleaning products 10. Sample cup 3. System Set-up The Soilcares ner is operated with an application on Android smartphone (4.3 or higher). Find the 'SoilCares Soil ner App in Google Play and install the application on your Android smartphone. For Android 2. O

3 Getting started 4. Registration A. Enter username, , password and select usage and user role. Click Next Step. Selecting Personal Use will generate invoices under your name. Selecting Company Use will generate invoices under your company name (VAT number is required). The SoilCares ner App has a multiple client registration functionality that is activated when the Advisor role is selected. If the Individual role is selected, the registered user will be the only client on the phone. B. Enter name, surname, birth date and a phone number and select your country and city. Click Register. Register Login Register Username Name Surname Password Birth Date Password (Re-Enter) Phone Number Personal Use Company Use Select Country Advisor Individual Select City Next Step Register 3.

4 Getting started 5. Login Calibrate and the Reset white password side A. Log in by clicking on the Login tab. Use the username and password set during the registration process. The App will remember your login credentials if you tick Keep me logged in. B. If you have already registered but can not recall your password or username, click on FORGOT PASSWORD on the Login page. The application will ask you for your registered address where you will receive a reset link. Cancel Reset Password Done Login Register Username Reset Password Password Keep me logged in Login FORGOT PASSWORD Please enter your registered address, we ll send you a link to reset your password 4.

5 IR Start-up and connection 6. Starting-up, connecting and turning off the ner A. Charge the battery by connecting the USB cable (7) to the power socket (8) and the charging port (2). B. Turning the ner ON. Press the SCAN button (1A) for 3 seconds. The ner will initiate its start-up sequence indicated by the blinking green battery icon. The ner is ready to be connected via Bluetooth when the battery icon (1C) turns continuously green and the Bluetooth indicator (1B) starts blinking. C. An orange battery icon indicates a low battery (< 25%). The icon turns red when the battery is below (< 10%). Fully charging the battery takes approximately 6 hours. Battery OK Low Battery Empty Battery D. Turning the ner OFF. Press the SCAN button (1A) for 6 seconds. 7. Finding the device name of your ner The device name of your ner is on the back side of the handle. The device name should follow this scheme: SC_xxxC. For example SC_134C RESET Device name : SC_134C serial number : R522GH234 input: DC = 5V/1.6A design and production location: The Netherlands Device name : SC_134C serial number : R522GH234 input: DC = 5V/1.6A design and production location: The Netherlands IR 5.

6 Start-up and connection 8. Connecting your SoilCares ner to the App using Bluetooth (1) B. After having successfully logged in, the application will take you to the screen. Click on the menu tab located at the bottom right side of the application screen. A. The ner is ready to be connected via Bluetooth when the battery indicator (1C) is continuously green and the Bluetooth indicator (1B) is blinking. 96 Credits <Select ner> %70 SCAN SOIL C. Click on <Select ner>. LATEST CLIENTS SEE ALL Busia, Edit LATEST REPORTS Coffee Plantation SEE ALL 03/12/ Vaucluse Barbara Gibson DEVICE SETTINGS <Select ner> APPLICATON SETTINGS General Settings CREDIT INFO Current Amount 96 Buy Credit HELP Insturictions / FAQ Legal Notice 6.

7 Start-up and connection 8. Connecting your SoilCares ner to the App using Bluetooth (2) D. Click on the 'Search for Device' button and select your ner from the 'AVAILABLE DEVICES' list. The appropriate name for your ner should be 'SC_***C'. If you had previously connected your app to this device, you will find your ner in the 'PAIRED DEVICES' list. BACK E. The application will take you back to the '' screen. To establish a connection between the ner and the App press the 'SCAN' button on the screen. Device Settings 96 Credits Choose one of the paired devices, or tap search for devices button to search for other Soilcares ner devices in range. SC_134C %70 PAIRED DEVICES SCAN SOIL AVAILABLE DEVICES SC_134C LATEST CLIENTS SEE ALL Busia, LATEST REPORTS Coffee Plantation SEE ALL 03/12/ Vaucluse Barbara Gibson SEARCH FOR DEVICES 7.

8 Start-up and connection 8. Connecting your SoilCares ner to the App using Bluetooth (3) F. The calibration screen will be displayed once the connection is established successfully.! G. The Bluetooth icon (1B) will turn continuously blue indicating that the SoilCares ner is succesfully connected to your smartphone. Attention! The ner requires to be connected to the smartphone only during the scanning procedure. When you are checking reports, adding orders farmers or fields... the Bluetooth icon (1B) will be blinking until you start scanning again. SC_134C %70 Put the ner on the WHITE side of the Calibration Cap with pins fitting in the holes. When the SCAN led indictor is ontinuously green, press the SCAN button. Do NOT move the ner while the SCAN led indicator is blinking. ground Standard H. When the SCAN button (1A) turns continuously green, the ner is ready to start scanning. 8.

9 Calibrating your ner 9. White Calibrate 'ground the white side - Before each order (1) Before each order, a White 'ground ' of the ner needs to be done with the Calibration Cap (7). A. The orange circle of the application will always display the expected scan. Start your day (and each order) by proceeding to a White 'ground following the instructions in the orange box. B. Put the ner in the calibration cap facing its white side (6A). SC_134C %70 Put the ner on the WHITE side of the Calibration Cap with pins fitting in the holes. When the SCAN led indictor is ontinuously green, press the SCAN button. Do NOT move the ner while the SCAN led indicator is blinking. ground Standard 9.

10 Calibrating your ner 9. White Calibrate 'ground the white side - Before each order (2) C. Make sure the pins of the ner connect perfectly with the holes of the Calibration Cap. The ner needs to be in contact with the white surface. To start the White 'ground ', press the SCAN button (1A). Do not move the ner while it is scanning/while!! the scan indicator is blinking. D. When the White 'ground ' has been successfully scanned, your smartphone will vibrate and the 'ground ' circle will turn green. Check 'ning Validations' (section 23) for possible invalid ground notifications. SC_134C %70 Put the ner on the YELLOW side of the Calibration Cap with pins fitting in the holes. When the SCAN led indictor is ontinuously green, press the SCAN button. Do NOT move the ner while the SCAN led indicator is blinking. IR ground Standard 10.

11 Calibrating your ner 10. Yellow Calibrate 'Standard the white side - Once a day (1) At the beginning of each working day (or when you connect your App to a different ner), a Yellow 'Standard Sample' needs to be calibrated with the calibration cap (7). A. The orange circle shows the next expected scan - the Yellow 'Standard '. Please follow the instructions given in the orange box below the video. B. Put the ner in the calibration cap facing its yellow side (6B). SC_134C %70 Put the ner on the YELLOW side of the Calibration Cap with pins fitting in the holes. When the SCAN led indictor is ontinuously green, press the SCAN button. Do NOT move the ner while the SCAN led indicator is blinking. ground Standard 11

12 Calibrating your ner 10. Yellow Calibrate 'Standard the white side - Once a day (2) C. Make sure the pins of the ner connect perfectly with the holes of the Calibration Cap. The ner needs to be in contact with the yellow surface. To start the 'Standard ', press the SCAN button (1A). Do not move the ner while it is scanning/while the scan indicator is blinking. D. When the Yellow 'Standard Sample' has been successfully scanned, your smartphone will vibrate and the 'Standard Sample' circle will turn green. Check 'ning Validations' (section 24) for possible invalid ground notifications. You will then automatically be sent to the Soil ning screen. SC_134C %70 Put the ner on top of the soil in the Sample Cup. Make sure the scanning surface of the ner is in contact with the soil. When the SCAN led indictor is continuously green, press the SCAN button. Do NOT move the ner while the SCAN led indicator is blinking. IR

13 ning soil 11. Definitions and recommendations The SoilCares ner is a measuring device that requires good care to ensure its proper operation. Make sure to keep the bottom and glass part of the ner clean using the brush and dry cleaning wipes in between each scan (See section 25 for more information). Mixture sample: Soil sample: : Order: The mix of multiple samples collected in the field. The soil present in the sample cup for analysis. The measurement by the ner of the soil present in one sample cup. A series of scans connected to a user, a field, a crop and target yield information. 12. Collecting a soil sample A soil sample must be prepared before you can start scanning. Follow these easy steps or the "How do I collect a good soil sample?" booklet. 1. Using an auger, collect multiple 25cm deep soil samples from your field following a zigzag pattern 2. Mix all samples thoroughly in a bucket. Soil Testing Series: Part 2 How do I collect a good soil sample? To get accurate advice from your soil test, you need to hand in a bag of soil that represents the whole area you want tested. How do I get that? I can t just take any soil I find on my farm, can I? 13.

14 ning soil 13. ning a soil sample (1) Make sure the ner and the application are correctly connected as described in section 'Start-up and connection' and that you have followed the instructions explained in section Calibrating Your ner page 9. A. Fill the sample cup (10) with a first soil sample up to the top edge. SC_134C %70 Put the ner on top of the soil in the Sample Cup. Make sure the scanning surface of the ner is in contact with the soil. When the SCAN led indictor is continuously green, press the SCAN button. Do NOT move the ner while the SCAN led indicator is blinking

15 ning soil 13. ning a soil sample (2) Make sure the ner and the application are correctly connected as described in section 'Start-up and connection' and that you have followed the instructions explained in section Calibrating Your ner page 9. B. Put the scanner on top of the soil in the Sample Cup (10). Make sure the scanning surface of the device is in contact with the soil. SC_134C %70 Put the ner on top of the soil in the Sample Cup. Make ure the scanning surface of the device is in contact with the soil. When the SCAN led indictor is continuously green, press the SCAN button. Do NOT move the ner while the led indicator is blinking. SCAN C. Press the SCAN button (1A) when the light is continuously green. IR Do not move the ner while it is scanning / while the green indicator is blinking D. The smartphone will vibrate when the scan is completed and its corresponding circle will turn green. The next expected scan circle will turn orange. For each order, 5 valid scans are required. Put the soil contained in the sample cup back into the bucket. Mix it thoroughly, fill a new sample cup and repeat the procedure until all required scans are colored green. Check 'ning Validations' (section 22) for other possible invalid Soil ning notifications. 15

16 Order Registration 14. Registering an order (1) A. You need to first select an existing client or create a new one by tapping on the Add New Client button to place an order. You have the possibility to change your selection using the change button. Your existing clients will be listed in the App according to your current location: the nearest client at the top, the furthest at the bottom. B. Then, select an existing field or create a new one by tapping on the Add New Field button. You have the possibility to change your selection using the Change button. If the selected client already has existing fields, they will be listed. icator is blinking. Select Client Select Field SELECT CLIENT ADD NEW CLIENT SELECTED CLIENT CHANGE Enter Client Name (14 km away) Busia, Nora Tool (23,7 km away) Busia, Penny Komili (34 km away) Busia, SELECT FIELD Busia, Coffee Plantation 10 acre Maize Field 2 acre ADD NEW FIELD Henri Wood (34,3 km away) Busia,

17 Order Registration 14. Registering an order (2) C. Select the crop the client wants to obtain fertiliser recommendations for by clicking on ADD CROP. At least one crop must be selected to complete the order. D. Select a crop from the list. The application will automatically fill the Variety and Class information. Enter the target yield and select the yield unit from the list. It is possible to leave the target yield empty. In this case, it will be calculated automatically. Select Crop Cancel Add Crop Done Crop SELECTED CLIENT CHANGE Variaty Busia, Class TARGET YIELD (Per Field) UNIT Enter Yield Amount Tonnes SELECTED FIELD CHANGE Coffee Plantation 10 acre CROPS (max 3) ADD CROP 17.

18 Order Registration 14. Registering an order (3) E. To finalize the crop addition, click on the Done button. F. The selected crop will be displayed under CROPS. If you wish to remove a crop from your selection, swipe it from the right to the left. Cancel Add Crop DONE Select Crop Crop Alfalfa-lucerne SELECTED FIELD CHANGE Variety Class Alfalfa-lucerne fodder crop Coffee Plantation 10 acre TARGET YIELD( Per Field) UNIT CROPS (max 3) ADD CROP 6 Tonnes alfalfa-lucerne -fodder crop 6 Tonnes You have completed all necessary information for this order. Total Cost 1 Credit Complete Order 18.

19 Order Registration 14. Registering an order (4) G. You may add up to three (3) crops to your order. Then, click on Complete Order to finalize the process. The application will direct you to the Screen. Select Crop SELECTED FIELD CHANGE Coffee Plantation 10 acre CROPS (max 3) ADD CROP alfalfa-lucerne -fodder crop 6 Tonnes broccoli - plant hole 6000 kg coffee - flowering tree 5000 kg You have completed all necessary information for this order. Total Cost 1 Credit Complete Order 19.

20 Order Registration 15. Reading your reports (1) A. To see all your reports, click on the menu icon. The reports are grouped by their registration dates. If a report is not generated yet, it will be displayed with a buffering icon ( ).If a report is not paid, it will be displayed with a trolley icon ( ). The reports with no icon are ready, click on them to see it in detail. B. The first part of the report is the Fertilization and Management advice. Depending on the number of crops selected for the field, there can be up to three different recommendations. Report Detail 21 JUL 2016 / THURSDAY Coffee Plantation, Busia alfalfa-lucerne, broccoli, co ee Maize Field, Nairobi maize, broccoli, cowpea Coffee Plantation, Busia co ee , Busia 21/06/2016 Coffee Plantation, 10 acre Fertilization and Management Advice Crop : alfalfa - lucerne Variety : alfalfa - lucerne Class : fodder crop Target Yield : kg 19 JUL 2016 / TUESDAY Coffee Plantation, Busia alfalfa - lucerne Before Planting 1000 kg agricultural lime kg compost or animal manure 18 JUL 2016 / MONDAY At Planting Coffee Plantation, Busia alfalfa - lucerne Alternative kg MOP Alternative kg Alternative kg S Coffee Plantation, Busia alfalfa - lucerne Coffee Plantation, Busia alfalfa - lucerne 12 JUL 2016 / TUESDAY Spread the fertilizer evenly where you want to grow your crop (planting bed or broadcast). Work the fertilizer into the soil by harrowing or ploughing. You can sow afterwards. Top dress Alternative kg Share MOP Alternative kg Alternative kg S 20.

21 Order Registration 15. Reading your reports (2) C. Scroll down to access the Soil Status. The soil parameters are displayed in the Soil Status table with the measured values and units. The Soil Status shows the general level of the parameters: green is adequate, red is low and orange is high. D. Scroll down to see the crops that the soil in its current state is capable of growing in "Suitable Crop Types". You can share or print your reports by clicking on the Share button. Attention! Dry soil samples may not give an EC reading. Report Detail Report Detail Soil Status Suitable Crop Types Parameter Unit Status Value ph (KCl) ph Value 5.1 Patatoes Grains Beans Vegetables Organic Carbon g/kg 14.2 Total Nitrogen g/kg 1.2 Total Phosphorus g/kg 0.4 Potassium (exch.) mmol+/kg 5 EC dm 2.3 Suitable Crop Types Potatoes Grains Beans Vegetables Your soil is suitable for growing potatoes, grains and beans. Growing vegetables will be more difficult. Disclaimer The Analysis Report exclusively relates to the sample presented and examined by the Soilcares ner. SoilCares can not warrant that the Analysis Report relates to the source of the sample if the sample was not correctly collected. Please note that the recommendations given in the Analysis Report provide indicative rates, that are only valid for the sample presented and based on parameters included in the analysis request, such as crop type, field size, yield target and estimated fertiliser recovery. The sporadic character of samples and the date of the Analysis Report are fundamental in the interpretation of the Analysis Report. Whilst we have taken all reasonable care to ensure that our recommendations are accurate, we have not taken into account other factors that could greatly reduce crop nutrient uptake, including but not limited to, soil moisture, root diseases, nematodes, water logging, compaction, acidity, fertilizer placement. etc. Therefore we accept no liability for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of the recomended fertilisers and under no circumstances whatsoever shall be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages which may arise therefrom. This document can not be reproduced, except in full, without prior written approval from SoilCares. The recipient of this report agrees to and understands that in the preparation of this report, personal data has been sent to SoilCares in the Netherlands. He further consents to his personal data being collected by SoilCares and by the SoilCares franchisee with whom the recipient entered into an agreement for the preparation of this report, and expressly consents to such personal data being used for research and marketing purposes. The recipient may at all times request access to his personal data or demand that his personal data is removed by contacting SoilCares by info@soilcares.com. Your soil is suitable for growing potatoes, grains and beans. Growing vegetables will be more difficult. Disclaimer Share Share 21

22 Client Information 16. Viewing & editing client information (1) A. Taping ( ) on the Navigation tab will display all the registered clients in alphabetical order. Tap on the client to see his detailed information. To add a new client tap on the New Client button located on the right side of the header. B. The information displayed first is the list of fields of the client. By clicking on a field you obtain three options: Field : register an order and start scanning soil from this field. View Report : view all previous reports from this field. Edit Field Info : edit the field information (see section 17) New Client Client Detail Edit Busia, Maeva Gauvrit Busia, Fields Busia, Contact Info Reinder van DerMeer Nairobi, Melissa Colakoglu Busia, List View Coffee Plantation 10 acre Field View Report Map View Edit Field Info Henri Hekman Busia, Maize Field 2 acre Add New Field John Doe 22.

23 Client Information 16. Viewing & editing client information (2) C. By clicking on the tab display all the reports of all the fields of the selected client in chronological order. Click on any report to see it in detail. D. The Contact info tab displays the entered information of the selected client. To edit the information entered press Edit on the right side of the header. Client Detail Edit Client Detail Edit Busia, Busia, Fields Contact Info Fields Contact Info 21 JUL 2016 / THURSDAY Coffee field Coffee Plantation, Busia alfalfa-lucerne, broccoli, co ee Birth Date07 / 12 / 1963 Phone Maize field Maize Field, Nairobi maize, broccoli, cowpea john.doe@gmail.com Coffee field Address Busia Center Coffee Plantation, Busia co ee JUL 2016 / TUESDAY Coffee field Country Kenya Coffee Plantation, Busia alfalfa - lucerne City Busia 18 JUL 2016 / MONDAY Coffee field Coffee Plantation, Busia alfalfa - lucerne

24 Client Information 16. Viewing & editing client information (3) E. The previously entered data will be displayed on the Edit Client Screen. Edit any information and press Done to save. To discard any entered information or to return to the previous screen, press. F. From the Client tab access the New Client Screen to register a new client. Fill out all the asked information and press Done to save. To discard the entered information or to return to the previous screen, press. Edit Client Done New Client Done Name John Surname Doe Birth Date07 / 12 / 1963 Phone john.doe@gmail.com Address Busia Center Name Surname Birth Date Phone Address dd/mm/yyyy Country City Kenya Busia Country City Select Select 24.

25 Client Information 17. Adding & editing a field A. On the New Field screen, fill out name, size and unit of the sampled area. If you are currently at the sampled area press Use Current Location. If not, determine the location of the field on the map by applying a 2 seconds press. B. The previously entered data will be displayed on the Edit Field screen. Edit any information and press Done to save. To discard any entered information or to return to the previous screen, press. Press Done to save, to discard the entered information and return to the previous screen. Add New Field Done Field Name Field Name SIZE UNIT Enter Field Size Acre Tap and hold a point on the map set/edit the GPS location of this field. Use Current Location Add New Field Done Maize Field SIZE UNIT 5 Acre Tap and hold a point on the map set/edit the GPS location of this field ,

26 Settings 18. Payment A. Each order costs 1 credit (250 Kes). To add credits to your account, click on the menu item of the navigation tab and navigate to Buy Credits. B. Fill in the number of credits you would like to purchase and the M-Pesa account phone number. The minimum number of credits that can be purchased is 3. After pressing Pay you will receive a message from M-Pesa explaining the payment process. Your account will be topped up with the bought credits automatically once the payment is successful. Edit Buy Credits Enter Credit Amount Min. 3 Credit Device Settings SC_134C Phone Number Data Synchronization Last sync time :53:56 SYNCHRONIZE NOW Application Settings GENERAL SETTINGS 1 credit is equal to 250 KES, you will pay it via mobile m- pesa. By pressing the PAY button, you will get a message from M-Pesa for payment process. After succesful payment your account will be topped up automatically. Pay CREDIT INFO Current Amount 96 Buy Credits HELP Insturictions / FAQ Legal Notice 26.

27 Settings 19. General settings A. To change the settings of your application, click on the menu item of the navigation tab and then on General Settings. B. The default settings will be displayed. Edit any information and press Done to save. To discard any entered information or to return to the previous screen, press. Edit General Settings Done AUTO SEND Only WIFI WIFI & Mobile Data None DEVICE SETTINGS SC_134C CREDIT ALERTS AT Less Than 5 Credits APPLICATON SETTINGS General Settings Less Than 10 Credits Less Than 20 Credits CREDIT INFO Current Amount 96 Buy Credits HELP Insturictions / FAQ Legal Notice 27.

28 Settings 20. Logging out A. To log out of the application, click on the menu item of the navigation tab. and on the Log Out button. B. You will be automatically redirected to the Login page of the application. DEVICE SETTINGS Edit SC_134C Login Register APPLICATON SETTINGS General Settings CREDIT INFO Username Password Current Amount 96 HELP Buy Credit Keep me logged in Login Insturictions / FAQ Legal Notice RESET PASSWORD About This Application Log Out 28.

29 ning Validations 21. Invalid Soil ning messages A. Ensure i) (WHITE) ground sample and scanning interface are clean and ii) Soilcares ner touches soil while scanning. Please rescan (WHITE) ground sample first and then rescan the soil sample. B. Ensure the soil sample touches scanning interface firmly. Please rescan (WHITE) ground sample first and then rescan the soil sample. C. ned material is not detected as soil. Please rescan the (WHITE) ground sample and then the soil sample. D. Soil scan is expected but (WHITE) ground sample is scanned. Follow the instructions of the application (orange box). E. Soil scan is expected but (YELLOW) Standard sample is scanned. Follow the instructions of the application (orange box) F. Either the (WHITE) ground sample is wet (in this case dry (WHITE) ground sample and rescan) or an extremely light soil sample was scanned (in this case please scan (WHITE) ground sample first and then wetten soil sample with water and rescan.) G. Ensure the soil sample touches scanning interface firmly. Please rescan (WHITE) ground sample first and then rescan the soil sample. H. ned material is not detected as soil. Please rescan the (WHITE) ground sample and then the soil sample. 22. Invalid hite (background scan) scanning messages A. (WHITE) ground scan is expected but soil sample is scanned. Follow the instructions of the application (orange box). B. (WHITE) ground scan is expected but Standard (YELLOW) sample is scanned.follow the instructions of the application (orange box). C. Surface of the (WHITE) ground sample is wet. Please ensure the surface of (WHITE) ground sample is dry and rescan. 29.

30 ning Validations 23. Invalid yellow (standard scan) scanning messages A. (YELLOW) Standard scan is expected but soil is scanned. Follow the instructions of the application (orange box). B. (YELLOW) Standard scan is expected but (WHITE) ground sample is scanned. Follow the instructions of the application (orange box). C. Standard (YELLOW) scan is expected but wet (WHITE) ground sample or very light soil is scanned. Please rescan Standard (YELLOW) sample. D. Use the cleaning brush to eliminate soil from the metal EC probes and the glass until almost all particles are removed. Use the wipe cleaning tissue to remove the small particles and make sure no dirt can be observed at EC probes and glass anymore. Please rescan (WHITE) groundsample afterwards Standard (YELLOW) sample. E. Standard (YELLOW) sample validation failed 2nd time. Use the cleaning brush to eliminate the soil from the metal EC probes and the glass until almost all the particles are removed. Use the wipe cleaning tissue to remove the small particles and make sure no dirt can be observed at EC probes and glass anymore. Please rescan (WHITE) ground sample afterwards Standard (YELLOW) sample. F. The Yellow 'Standard Sample' validation failed for the third time. If your calibration cap seems clean and still isn't working, replace it and rescan the White 'ground ' and then the Yellow 'Standard Sample'. 30.

31 IR ner Reset 24. Resetting your ner A. Reset your ner in the following cases: - You get a warning message on the App asking you to reset your ner (see bellow picture) - You are connecting your ner to a new phone/app. - Your ner is non responsive (unusual and/or abnormal blinking of the icons, button not working...) - You are getting repeated error messages on your App that make no sense - When you run into any kind of problem before calling the Helpdesk To reset your SoilCares ner hold the USB charging head against the reset sticker on the SoilCares ner. Press the button for 3 seconds to start it up again. The App will automatically reconnect with the ner and you can continue the scanning procedure. Report Detail SC_134C %70 RESET SCANNER Put the scanner in the sample cup.make sure the pins on the ner Please are in reset contact your with ner the SOIL. by Press holding the the SCAN Usb button when its charging green LED head indicator against is the on.do reset NOT sticker move ner on the when LED ner, indicator then is blinking. press the " button for 3 seconds to start it up again. The App will automatically reconnect with the ner and you can continue the scanning procedure. OK RESET Device name : SC_134C serial number : R522GH234 input: DC = 5V/1.6A design and production location: The Netherlands

32 Cleaning 25. Cleaning your scanner The SoilCares ner is a Near Infra Red (NIR) measuring device. The sensor head needs good care to ensure its proper operation. Keep the bottom and glass parts of the ner clean using the brush and the dry cleaning wipes. To keep the sensor head clean at all times perform the following steps after each soil scan. A. Use the cleaning brush to remove the soil from the metal EC probes and the glass until all visible particles are removed. B. Use the wipes to remove the small particles until no dirt can be observed. C. Result: clean sensor head. Other reference documents and additional instructions Soilcares Quick Reference Card Soilcares ner app, for Android available at the PlayStore For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) at 32.