Rain Bird EAGLE 500 series, EAGLE 700 series Operation Manual

WIRELESS EAGLE™500/700 SERIES ROTOR

WIRELESS ROTOR HANDHELD

WIRELESS ROTOR LISTENING DEVICE

OPERATIONS MANUAL

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only
signifies that the Industry Canada Technical Specifications were met.

P/N/ 63592211/03

Rain Bird Corporation

Golf Division

6991 East Southpoint Rd, Building 1
Tucson, AZ 85706 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Technical Assistance

1-800-984-2255

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description Page

Introduction 2

Maintenance 3

Wireless Handheld 4

Configure Key Function 6

Control Key Functions 8

Unit Key Functions 11

Rain Bird Messenger 13

Listening Device 17

Station Detail Configuration 19

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INTRODUCTION

New Paging Feature Simplifies Expansion Needs

The Wireless Rotor from Rain Bird offers the following:

• Quick and easy to retrofit or make additions to your
course, even as an emergency replacement.

• Reduced risk of collateral lightning damage.

• No wire or satellite costs.

• Reduces turf damage.

• Easy conversion from a block system.

The Rain Bird Wireless Rotor

This unique rotor has an enclosed sealed-lead
rechargeable battery.

The battery level is maintained by the solar
panel at the top of the rotor case. The battery is
positioned in the enclosed compartment next
to the communication board.

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MAINTENANCE

The Wireless EAGLE 500/700 series Rotor is an exclusive Closed-Case design. All of the superior
characteristics of the EAGLE rotor are featured in this product, including the Rain Bird standard top­serviceable features. For performance data and maintenance information, please refer to the EAGLE
Series Rotor catalog.

Special screws have been used to assist in the prevention of theft and to maintain the integrity of the
sealed battery/communication board. Please contact Rain Bird for assistance when the battery
needs servicing or any troubleshooting is required.

LED Diagnostics

The Rotor enters a diagnostics mode following a successful configuration or by receiving a specific
command from the Handheld Device.

LED Action State Description

Stays on Continuously Battery Level Too High
Continuously Flashing Battery Level Good
2 Flashes then 3 sec delay Battery Level Low
Always OFF System Shutdown
1 Flash then 3 sec delay Solar Panel Error
Continuously Flashing Solar Panel Good

Solar Panel

Anti-theft screw

Anti-theft screw

LED

Battery

Communication Board

(Clear plastic case used for

illustration purposes only.)

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Home – Main Menu Keypad

Entering the Rotor ID

To configure and control the Wireless Rotors, a logical address must be assigned to the rotor in the
Handheld. This will be the same identification used in the Central Control Software.

The Rotor ID consists of the hole #, the area handle, and the station. Both the hole # and the station
entries are configured for two-digits. For example, hole #3 – rough - station 11 would be entered as
03311 as shown below:

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THE WIRELESS HANDHELD DEVICE

The Wireless Handheld Device provides
operating capability in the field, performing a
number of functions without having to send a
page through the central control computer. Prior
to being able to communicate with a Wireless
Rotor using the Central Control, the Rotor must be
configured With the Handheld Device.

The Handheld Device is powered by two AA Batteries. To preserve the life of the batteries, several
power management features have been implemented. If the Handheld Device remains idle for
longer than 10 minutes, the unit will be shut off automatically. Additionally, the backlight feature of
the LCD Display screen will only remain active for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the LCD Display
screen will return to its normal mode of operation.

To turn the Handheld Device on, momentarily press
the F4 Function key. (Handheld may take up to
30 seconds to show the main menu.)
To turn the Handheld Device off, momentarily press
the F4 Function key from the Main Menu.

Handheld Menu Structure

Following is a graphical representation of the Menu Structure for the Handheld Device:

Menu – Sub-Menu

Off

Send Time

Home

1

2

2F4

F3

F2

F1

Enter

Rotor ID

Enter

Rotor ID

F4

F3

F2

F1

1

3

4

5

BLIT

Time

Menu

Enter Config

Data

Setup Time

Clear Rotor

Database

TableChg

RotorOps

PWR Ctrl

Diag

Unit

Conf

Ctrl

MAIN

MENU

F1 – Menu

F2 – Time (Shows current

time/date set in the
handheld)

F3 – BLIT (Backlight)

F4 – OFF

F1 – Ctrl (Control)

F2 – Conf (Configure)

F3 – Unit

F4 – Home (Returns to the main menu)

1. Enter “03” on the keypad for the hole #.

2. Once the hole number is entered, the numerical equivalent for each of
the area handles will be displayed. Select the corresponding number
on the keypad.

3. To complete, input the station number “11” and then press <enter>
on the keypad