MIND tutorials
Manna MIND: setup and operation
Technical walkthroughs for building, wiring and operating Manna MIND. The recordings cover the reference module build, the MIND hardware generations and the Insect Farm Hub. Follow the material that matches the unit you have, and work on electrical installations only with suitable competence.
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Main power unit (Gen2)
Assembling the main power unit that connects to the MIND system and powers the climate equipment.
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MIND components and operating principles
An overview of the components and how the system operates.
Watch the recording: MIND components and operating principles
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Installing and wiring MIND components
Building and wiring the components with the power unit.
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Sensor module assembly
Assembling the sensor module with its sensors and wiring.
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Power line, fuses and fault protection
Installing the single-phase power line and checking the protection.
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Power backup
Why a reliable backup supply matters for a controlled environment.
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Checking the MIND computer (Gen2)
Confirming the computer module has powered on and works.
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Using and troubleshooting MIND
An introduction to using the system and approaching problems.
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Alarms and climate profiles
Setting up the alarm system and climate profiling through Insect Farm Hub.
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Using MIND and its limits
What the system does in daily use and where its limits are.
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Solving sensor issues (Gen2)
How to trace and solve sensor problems.
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Onboarding the Insect Farm Hub learning centre
Getting the most from the Hub's learning material.
Watch the recording: Onboarding the Insect Farm Hub learning centre
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Introducing Insect Farm Hub
A general introduction to the platform and its main features.
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MIND Gen3: features and requirements
What the current MIND generation includes and what it needs.
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Sourcing MIND Gen3 hardware
Component options and how to select them.
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Wiring MIND Gen3 components
Connecting the MIND computer and system components.
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Gen3 sensor module
Assembling, wiring and configuring the sensor module.
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Selecting and wiring digital controllers
Guidance for the digital controller part of the system.
Watch the recording: Selecting and wiring digital controllers
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Software installation and registration
Installing the computer software and registering the device.
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System activation
What follows device registration and how activation is completed.
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FAQ and troubleshooting process
Common questions and the recommended troubleshooting sequence.
Using the material
Hardware changes between generations
The recordings cover MIND Gen2 and Gen3 hardware. Components and procedures differ between generations, so follow the material that matches the unit you have.
Work on electrical and control installations only with suitable competence and the local safety requirements.
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