Getting started with your NutriOpt On-site Adviser Better feed choices today
This manual explains how to get started with the NutriOpt On-site Adviser. To make the most of this innovative solution, please read this document carefully. Contents 1. Box contents 2. Preparing the scanner before use 3. Installing the mobile application 4. Registering as a user 5. Starting up and connecting 6. Scanning a sample 7. Support
1. Box contents Your scanner is delivered in a cardboard box. The box includes: Scanner case The scanner A calibration cap A power socket A USB cable : The handheld unit that performs the scan : Cap for Standard sample and Background scan calibrations : USB adapter + international plug types A and B : Charging and reset cable for the scanner 1B 1C 7A 2 1A 6 7 180 O 3 7B 4 5 1A. Scan 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 Background sample 7B. YELLOW Standard sample Accessories box Cleaning products : Brush and cloth for cleaning the device and tray Sample tray : Tray where the samples are scanned from 8 9 10 11 8. USB cable 9. Power socket 10. Cleaning products 11. Sample tray
2. Preparing the scanner before use To maximise the lifespan of your scanner, prepare it for use by following the steps below. Charging instructions Charge the battery by connecting the USB cable to the power socket and the charging port on your scanner. Battery OK Low Battery Empty Battery Before first use, or if the scanner has not been used for more than four weeks, charge the scanner for at least 18 hours through the power socket provided. Expected power usage: On a fully charged battery, the scanner can perform around 250 scans, which enables 35 samples, including calibration processes. To fully recharge it, charge the scanner for 11 hours. In stand-by mode, the battery will slowly lose power. After two weeks in this mode, the battery will be empty.
3. Installing the mobile application Downloading the Android application The scanner is compatible with many Android mobile device applications. You can find the NutriOpt On-site Adviser app in the Google Play Store. Android device requirements Use Android 5.0 or above. To download the NutriOpt On-site Adviser app from the Google Play Store, your Google Play account should have a device certification. This certification can be found in the Google Play Store setting under Device certification. Once you have downloaded the app, it will request access to images and location data on your device. This access is required to register the sample and obtain the nutritional report.
4. Registering as a user Before you start using the new scanner, you need to have an activated license with a personal account. If you have not yet purchased a license, go to the following link: webshop.agrocares.com. Here you will be able to obtain a license and register your account. Note: If you have already purchased a scanner, you have to have a valid license before you are able to scan your samples. The registration process for a new user requires the following steps: Go to the webshop: webshop.agrocares.com Select the products you need (scanner and/or license) Sign up as a new user Fill in all mandatory fields: - Your filled in address will also be your shipping address, unless you want to change it. Change of your shipping address is possible afterwards in your account details. Login to the mobile app Download the NutriOpt On-site Adviser app from the Google Play Store. To login, you can register as a new user the first time you use the NutriOpt On-site Adviser app. Please insert the license key that you purchased via the webshop (webshop. agrocares.com) here. When you have registered and logged in to your mobile app, you can proceed to the next step.
IR IR 5. Start-up and connect Turn the scanner on Press the scan button for three seconds. The scanner will initiate the start-up sequence indicated by beeping sounds and blinking battery (yellow/green) and scan button (green) lights. The scanner is ready to connect to the phone when the Bluetooth (blue) light starts blinking, the battery light is continuously on and the scan button light is off. Connect the scanner to your mobile application T he scanner name is located on the back of the handle frame (see image below). The scanner name consists of the letters SC, three or four digits and a letter that indicates the device version. Open your app. Go to the menu Account. Click on Select scanner in the bar Device settings. If you have previously connected the scanner to your phone, you will find the device in the Paired devices list. If the connection between phone and scanner is new, click on Search for devices and select your scanner name from the Available devices list. When the connection between your phone and scanner is set, the Bluetooth light will be continuously on. Th is Th sc Fo The device name of your Scanner RESET is on the back side of the handle. The device name should follow this scheme: SC_xxxx. For example SC_134C RESET IR
6. Scanning a sample Open the application and select the Scan menu in order to start your scanning process. The Scan menu can also be accessed via the client and field data. The device is ready for a scan when the scan (green), battery (yellow/green) and Bluetooth (blue) lights are continuously on. The app always indicates which scan is needed; to calibrate, a white background or yellow background scan will appear (for more information on how to calibrate, see Calibration process ). When the scan has been finalised, an OK symbol will be displayed in the scanning step, and your phone will vibrate (if this is switched on in your settings). App indicates if a white or yellow background is needed. Important: Do not move the scanner during the scanning process!
Calibration process The calibration screen will be displayed once the scanner is correctly connected. White background scan using the calibration cap: Before each scan, a white-background calibration needs to be performed with the calibration cap. Check that the sensor/scanner head is clean. If necessary, clean it with the brush and/or cloth provided. When the sensor/scanner head is clean, place it in the calibration cap facing the white side. Make sure the pins of the scanner connect perfectly with the holes of the calibration cap. The sensor/scanner head needs to be in contact with the white surface. Start the scanning process by pressing the Scan button on the device for one second, till you hear a beep. The white calibration process will take about 40 seconds. If the background scanning has not been successful, an error message will appear in the app. Follow the instructions to resolve the issue. If the issue persists, please contact support (see chapter 7). Yellow standard scan with the calibration cap: At the beginning of each working day, or when you connect your app to another device, a yellow standard sample needs to be calibrated using the yellowbackground calibration cap. Turn the calibration cap with the yellow side facing upwards, and position the sensor pins inside the holes of the calibration cap. The sensor/scanner head needs to be in contact with the yellow surface of the calibration cap. Start the scanning process by pressing the Scan button on the device for one second, till you hear a beep. The yellow calibration process will take 30 seconds. If the scanning of the standard sample has not been successful, an error message will appear in the app. Follow the instructions to resolve the issue. If the issue persists, please contact support (see chapter 7). When the calibration process has finished, you will be redirected automatically to the sample scanning process.
Seven steps to scan a sample A sample must be prepared before you can start scanning. Prepare a big enough sample to represent your testing area. In total, five scans are required to provide an accurate measurement of your sample. Step 1. Mix your sample well before filling the sample tray up to the edge, or if scanning a silage sample fill a large tray (approx. 40*60). Step 2. Place the scanner on top of your sample. Make sure the scanning surface of the sensor/scanner head is in contact with your sample. Step 3. Press the Scan button for one second to start the scanning process. Do not move the scanner while it is scanning or while the scan (green) light is blinking. Step 4. Your mobile device will notify you when you can continue to the next scan. Step 5. When the scan is finished, place the contained sample back into your bucket. Mix it thoroughly, fill a new sample tray and repeat the process. In case of silage you can position the scanner on a different place in the tray. Step 6. Before each scan you have to clean the sensor/scanner head. Continue to repeat step 1 to 5 until all required 5 valid scans are finalised. Follow the process in the app to generate a report. Step 7. Clean the scanner properly before placing it back in the case. Cleaning the scanner after use The scanner is a Near Infra Red (NIR) measuring device. You must take good care of your sensor/scanner head to ensure its proper operation. Keep the bottom and glass parts of the scanner clean by using the brush and the dry cleaning cloth after each 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 cloth to remove the small particles until no dirt or left over particles can be observed. C. Result: clean sensor head.
7. Support If you encounter any issues with your device or app, you can get support via your Trouw Nutrition contact person. The information that your Trouw Nutrition contact person needs in order to support you is: Email address Subject/issue Problem description Product Our support team will contact you as soon as possible with a solution to your issue. For frequently asked questions about the Nutriopt On-site Adviser, contact details of your Trouw Nutrition support person, please go to our online support platform: https://www.nutriopt.com/support. Warnings IR Avoid eye contact with the light source of the scanner. Burn hazard: the bottom parts of your scanner are hot during use. Do not touch the bottom parts unless the scanner is turned off and has cooled down.
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