Rain Bird IQ Installation & User Manual

IQ™ Network Communication Cartridge

(IQ-NCC)

Installation & User Guide for the IQ™ Central Control System

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NOTE: Symbol alerts the user to important operating,

functionality, installation or maintenance instructions.

c

WARNING: Symbol alerts the user to the presence of

electricity or electromagnetic energy which may constitute
a risk of electric shock, radiation exposure or other hazard.

d

CAUTION: Symbol alerts the user to important instructions

or conditions that could seriously affect irrigation effectivity
or device operation.

g

DIAL: Symbol alerts user of requirement to turn the dial

on the device to an appropriate setting in order to follow
subsequent instructions.

e

REPEAT: Symbol indicates that a repetition of previous

steps or actions may be required in order to continue or
complete the process of programming the device.

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Contents

Introduction .................................................. 1

Welcome to Rain Bird ........................................... 1

About This Manual ................................................................. 1

ESP-LX Series Controllers .................................................... 1

IQ™ Central Control System .................................. 1

IQ™ Network Communication Cartridge .................... 1

Types of IQ™ Satellite Controllers .................................... 2

Direct Satellite .....................................................................2

Server Satellite ..................................................................... 2

Client Satellite ...................................................................... 2

Products Covered in this Manual ........................ 2

Figure 1 - IQ™ Network Communication

Cartridge ................................................................................ 3

Installation .................................................... 4

IQ™ Network Communication Cartridge

Components ......................................................... 4

Network Communication Cartridge ............................. 4

IQ Port Cable or Antenna ................................................... 4

Connection Module (CM) ................................................... 4

Connection Module (CM) Port Cable............................ 4

Radio Modem Cable .............................................................4

Configuration Options ......................................... 4

Figure 2 - Installation Overview .................................. 5

Box Contents ........................................................ 6

Figure 3 - Box Contents ................................................... 7

Cartridge Installation .......................................... 8

Access Controller Cabinet .................................................. 8

Remove the Communication Cable Knock-out ...... 9

Install an External Antenna for LXMM ........................10

Install the Cartridge.............................................................12

Figure 4 - Installation/ Cable Options ....................13

Complete Cable Connections ........................................15

Internal Antenna Installation ..........................................18

IQ-NCC Configuration ........................................ 20

Direct Satellite Setup Wizard ..........................................20

Server Satellite Setup Wizard ..........................................22

Client Satellite Setup Wizard ...........................................24

NCC Configurator Software ............................... 25

Operation .................................................... 26

Controls and Indicators ..................................... 26

Reset Button ...........................................................................26

LED Indicators ........................................................................26

Table 1 - IQ Port LED Indicators .................................27

Table 2 - CM Port LED Indicators ..............................28

Table 3 - Radio Port LED Indicators .........................28

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Status Menu ....................................................... 29

Direct Satellite Controllers ...............................................29

RS-232, Phone or Ethernet ...........................................29

GPRS or WiFi ........................................................................30

Server Satellite Controllers ..............................................31

RS-232, Phone or Ethernet ...........................................31

GPRS or WiFi ........................................................................32

Client Satellite Controllers ...............................................33

IQNet Alarms Menu ............................................ 34

Appendix ..................................................... 36

Connection Modules .......................................... 36

Connection Module Options ..........................................36

Base Module .......................................................................36

Flow Smart Module .........................................................36

IQ Connection Module ..................................................37

IQ Flow Smart Connection Module .........................37

Connection Module Installation ...................................38

Connect IQ-CM Grounding Wire ..............................40

SIM Card Installation ......................................... 41

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IQ Network Communication Cartridge

Welcome to Rain Bird

Thank you for purchasing your new state-of-the-art Rain
Bird IQ Network Communication Cartridge (IQ-NCC) for the
IQ Central Control System. For more than seven decades,
Rain Bird has led the irrigation industry in meeting all of your
water management needs by providing the highest quality
products and services available.

About This Manual

This manual is an addendum to ESP-LX Series Controller
Installation & Operations Guides. The instructions in this
manual guide you through installing an IQ-NCC Cartridge
in an ESP-LX Controller (not included), connecting the
communication cables or antenna, and conguring the
cartridge for communication with the IQ computer or IQ
Server Satellite Controller.

ESP-LX Series Controllers

Rain Bird ESP-LXME and ESP-LXD controllers normally
operate as stand-alone irrigation controllers, but can be
upgraded to become eld components of the IQ Central
Control System with the installation of an IQ Network
Communications Cartridge.

IQ™ Central Control System

The IQ Central Control System provides remote
communication capability for programming and monitoring
multiple ESP-LXME and ESP-LXD Satellite Controllers from a
single personal computer.

IQ™ Network Communication Cartridge

The addition of an IQ Network Communication Cartridge
(IQ-NCC) turns a new or existing ESP-LXME or ESP-LXD into
an IQ Satellite Controller.

Five types of Network Communication Cartridges are
available to provide communication with the IQ Central
Computer:

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RS-232 (External Modem or Computer Direct Connect­also used for IQ Client Satellite Communication with an IQ
Server Satellite)

l

Phone (Telco)

l

Ethernet (Wired LAN Network)

l

GPRS (Cellular)

l

WiFi (Wireless LAN Network)

Introduction

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Types of IQ™ Satellite Controllers

IQ Satellite Controllers are congured as either a Direct,
Server, or Client Satellite. The dierences and capabilities
of each are listed below:

Direct Satellite

Direct Satellites communicate with the IQ Central Computer
through a wired or wireless connection to an IQ-NCC. Direct
Satellites do not communicate with other Satellites.

Server Satellite

Server Satellites communicate with the IQ Central Computer
through a wired or wireless connection with an IQ-NCC.
Communication with up to 149 Client Satellites over the
IQNet is accomplished using a radio modem or a high-speed
communication cable connection. (An optional IQ-FSCM­LXME or IQ-CM-LXD Connection Module must be installed
to establish a cable connection.)

Client Satellite

Client Satellites communicate with the Server or other
Client Satellites over the IQNet using a radio modem or a
high-speed communication cable connection. (An optional
IQ-FSCM-LXME or IQ-CM-LXD Connection Module must be
installed to establish a cable connection.)

Products Covered in this Manual

This manual describes the installation of the following
Rain Bird IQ™ products:

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RS-232 Network Communication Cartridge (IQ-NCC-RS)

l

Phone Network Communication Cartridge (IQ-NCC-PH)

l

Ethernet Network Communication Cartridge (IQ-NCC-EN)

l

GPRS/Cellular Network Communication Cartridge
(IQ-NCC-GP)

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WiFi Network Communication Cartridge (IQ-NCC-WF)

l

GPRS/Cellular External Antenna (IQ-EXTANT-GP)

l

WiFi External Antenna (IQ-EXTANT-WF)

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IQ-FSCM-LXME Flow Smart Connection Module

l

IQ-CM-LXD Connection Module

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NOTE: The IQ-NCC-GP cartridge requires a SIM card
and GPRS/cellular telemetry service account that is
not provided and must be purchased separately. See
the SIM Card Installation section in the Appendix for
details.

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Figure 1 - IQ™ Network Communication Cartridge

(IQ-NCC-GP shown)

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Installation

This section provides instructions for installing and
conguring an IQ Network Communication Cartridge into
an ESP-LXME or ESP-LXD controller.

IQ™ Network Communication
Cartridge Components

Network Communication Cartridge

Five types of cartridges are available to communicate with
the IQ Central Computer through a direct cable connection,
external modem, phone line, wired or wireless LAN, or a
GPRS/Cellular network.

IQ Port Cable or Antenna

The IQ Port cable or antenna provides communication with
the IQ Central Computer.

Connection Module (CM)

The Connection Module (CM) installed in your ESP-LX
Controller allows high-speed cable communication between
Server and Client Satellites on the IQNet.

Connection Module (CM) Port Cable

The Connection Module (CM) Port cable provides the
connection between the IQ-NCC and the CM.

Radio Modem Cable

A radio modem can also be connected to the IQ-NCC to
provide wireless radio communication between Server and
Client Satellites on the IQNet.

Configuration Options

Before beginning installation, the following conguration
options need to be determined and/or identied:

l

Type of Cartridge (RS, PH, EN, GP, or WF)

l

Type of Satellite Controller (Direct, Server, Client)

l

Type of communication with other satellites (wireless
connection using a radio modem, wired connection using
an IQNet PE Communication Cable, or none)

l

Controller model (ESP-LXME or ESP-LXD)

l

Type of connection to the IQ computer (direct cable
connect, external modem, phone cord, Ethernet cable,
cellular or WiFi antenna)

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Figure 2 - Installation Overview

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A

ESP-LX Controller Front Panel

B

IQ Network Communication
Cartridge (IQ-NCC-EN shown)

C

Connection Module (CM) Cable
(CM Y-Cable shown)
a. To IQNet Radio Modem
b. To Connection Module

D

IQ Port Cable (or Antenna)

E

Ground Wire (to earth ground)

F

IQNet PE Communication
Cable to other Satellites

G

Connection Module
(FSCM-LXME shown)

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4

5

6

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2

b.

a.

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Box Contents

The following components are included with each IQ-NCC
and are required for installation.

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NOTE: If anything is missing, please contact your
distributor before proceeding.

1. IQ Network Communication Cartridge
(ONE of the following):

l

IQ-NCC-RS (RS-232)

l

IQ-NCC-PH (Phone)

l

IQ-NCC-EN (Ethernet)

l

IQ-NCC-GP (GPRS/Cellular)

l

IQ-NCC-WF (WiFi)

2. Cartridge to Connection Module cables
(BOTH of the following):

l

CM Y-Cable.

l

CM Straight Cable

3. IQ Computer Connection Cable or Antenna
(ONE of the following):

l

RS-232 External Modem Cable (IQ-NCC-RS)

l

RJ-11 Phone Cord (IQ-NCC-PH)

l

RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (IQ-NCC-EN)

l

GPRS/Cellular Internal Antenna (IQ-NCC-GP)

l

WiFi Internal Antenna (IQ-NCC-WF)

4. Installation & User Guide

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Figure 3 - Box Contents

CM Y-Cable

(black)

CM Straight

Cable (black)

RS-232 External

Modem Cable

(Beige)

RJ-11 Phone
Cord (Silver)

RJ-45 Ethernet

Cable (Green)

GPRS/Cellular

Internal

Antenna (Gold)

WiFi Internal

Antenna (Gold)

Installation &

User Guide

IQ Network

Communication

Cartridge (IQ-NCC)

Connection Module

(CM) Cables

IQ Port Cable

Options

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Cartridge Installation

This section provides steps required to install an IQ-NCC
and connect the required cables. The steps apply to all types
of cartridges with any dierences explained separately.

Access Controller Cabinet

A

Unlock and open the outer door of the ESP-LX Series
Controller.

B

To open the controller front panel; grasp the crescent­shaped handle on the right-hand side of the front
panel.

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2

C

Pull the handle towards you and swing it to the left.

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Remove the Communication Cable Knock-out

A

Locate the IQ Port communication cable knock-out
on the bottom left of the controller case, next to the
transformer junction box.

B

If a CM connection module will be installed for IQNet
communication, locate the rear knock-out for the IQNet
communication cable.

C

Using a screwdriver or other pointed tool, center the
point of tool on the “dimple” in the center of the knock­out, punch through and remove the cable knock-out(s).

d

CAUTION: Always wear eye protection when using
tools or power equipment.

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2

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Install an External Antenna for LXMM

If the LXMM Metal Case is used along with the a NCC-GP
or NCC-WF cartridge, then an external antenna must be
installed in place of the internal antenna provided. These
external antennas are not included with the NCC and must
be purchased separately.

A

Using a power drill and 5/8” (16 mm) drill bit, drill
a hole through the “dimple” on the top right of the
LXMM metal case.

d

CAUTION: always wear eye protection when using
tools or power equipment.

1

B

Using a screwdriver or other pointed tool, center
the point of tool on the “dimple” in the center of the
knock-out, punch through and remove the antenna
knock-out hole located on the top right of the ESP-LX
controller plastic case.

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C

Follow the instructions which came with the LXMM to
install the ESP-LX Series controller into the metal case.

D

Route the antenna cable through the knockouts on top
of the metal case and the controller. Set the antenna
into the hole and secure from the inside as shown,
using the washers and nut provided.

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c

WARNING: To comply with FCC RF safety exposure
limits, the antenna used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least
20 cm from all persons and must not be located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.