Rain Master DX3 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................... 3

About the Controller .............................................................................3

About This Manual

...............................................................................6

Getting Help

.........................................................................................8

Chapter 2: Overview ........................................................................... 9

The Faceplate ........................................................................................9

The Buttons

........................................................................................10

The LEDs

............................................................................................11

The Screen

..........................................................................................11

Menu Navigation

................................................................................12

Chapter 3: Quick Start ..................................................................... 13

Setting the Language ...........................................................................14

Setting Current Date and Time

..........................................................14

Creating a New Irrigation Schedule

....................................................14

Program Start Time

.............................................................................15

Water Days

.........................................................................................16

Station Run Times

..............................................................................17

Program Hold

.....................................................................................18

% Adjust

.............................................................................................19

Manual Operation

...............................................................................20

Chapter 4: Main Menu ..................................................................... 21

Chapter 5: Setup ............................................................................... 23

Flow ....................................................................................................24

Language

.............................................................................................27

Omit by Date

......................................................................................27

Communications

.................................................................................28

Current Checks

...................................................................................30

Time/Date

...........................................................................................31

Firmware Update.................................................................................31

Learn Flow/Current.............................................................................32

FLOW MAX

.......................................................................................33

Station Count

......................................................................................33

Master Valves & Pumps

......................................................................34

Program Decoder

................................................................................34

Weather Limits

....................................................................................34

Chapter 6: Program Entry ................................................................ 35

Start Times ..........................................................................................36

Water Days

.........................................................................................36

Run Times

..........................................................................................37

Quick Stations

.....................................................................................37

Program Hold

.....................................................................................38

OPT IN’s

............................................................................................39

Erase/Reset

..........................................................................................41

% Adjust

.............................................................................................41

Chapter 7: Stations ........................................................................... 43

Flow ....................................................................................................43

Current................................................................................................44

Cycle & Soak

......................................................................................45

Chapter 8: Reports and Diagnostics ................................................. 47

Reports ................................................................................................47

Diagnostics - General

..........................................................................49

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Diagnostics - Communications ...........................................................51

Chapter 9: Alerts ............................................................................... 53

Anaylzing an Alert ...............................................................................54

The Alerts

............................................................................................55

Chapter 10: Rain Hold ..................................................................... 61

Chapter 11: Manual Operation ........................................................ 63

Station .................................................................................................64

Simultaneous

.......................................................................................65

Sequence

.............................................................................................66

Program

...............................................................................................67

Chapter 12: Review .......................................................................... 69

System .................................................................................................69

Program

...............................................................................................70

Station

................................................................................................72

Flow

....................................................................................................72

About

..................................................................................................73

Weather

..............................................................................................73

Chapter 13: Troubleshooting ........................................................... 75

Communications Wiring issues: ..........................................................75

Directory of Flow Chart Diagnostic Problems

....................................77

Control Devices (Rain Sensors, Freeze sensors, Etc.)

...........................89

Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................... 91

Appendix B: Flow Sensors ................................................................ 92

Installation Instructions .......................................................................93

Overview

.............................................................................................93

Offset and K Values

............................................................................94

Flow Limit Checking

..........................................................................95

Flow Limit Violations

.........................................................................98

Appendix C: Current Monitoring ................................................... 101

Current Monitor Setup .....................................................................101

Current Limit Detection

...................................................................102

Appendix D: Setting Up a FLOW MAX System ............................. 103

Overview ...........................................................................................104

Physical Configuration

......................................................................106

Flow Max Setup Procedure

...............................................................109

Flow Max Flow Limits

......................................................................111

Satellite Controllers

...........................................................................111

Flow Max Worksheet

........................................................................113

Flow Max Diagnostic Tools

..............................................................116

Flow Max Warnings and Exception Conditions

................................118

Glossary .......................................................................................... 119

Index ............................................................................................... 125

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for supporting Rain Master® and the Laguna™ / DX3™ central control platform. As the long-awaited successor to the Evolution™ DX2 controller, we hope the DX3 will exceed your expectations and contribute to Rain Master's legacy of innovation and service.

About the Controller

Rain Master believes in minimizing waste by maximizing water application efficiency. The DX3 provides precise control of irrigation delivery systems through a flexible network that could fit almost any application. DX3 will work with your Rain Master Laguna software to monitor, adjust, and report on irrigation schedules to your technical comfort level.

Hardware Features

Capacity:

• Up to 96 stations per satellite in conventional configurations, 200 stations per controller in two-wire (TWICE™) configurations.

• Up to 48 conventional stations and 152 two-wire stations in our hybrid models (for TWICE two-wire conversion projects).

• Three dedicated master valve (MV) outputs, either normally closed or normally open.

• Two auxiliary 24VAC relays for pumps, lights, etc.

• Three inputs to connect flow sensors/meters and three inputs for pulsedata devices such as rain, wind, and ET. Note that these devices would be independent of the optional LAGUNA wireless weather solutions, which are all wireless.

• Three alarm inputs

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• An expansive, 4.4” LCD back-lit display with rapid menu navigation and “digital ink” for high visibility in the sun.

• Integrated cabinet access lighting or “fridge light” and pivoting brackets for improved setup and service access (select models)

• Transparent, custom – fit plastic covers for all circuit boards for added protection against the elements and pests.

• Many system communication options, including 3G cellular, UHF Radio, Ethernet-to-Radio, Ethernet, Hardwire, WiFi and more!

• Lightning protection up to 18kV

• Integrated amperage meter to enhance internal diagnostics and troubleshooting

• Up to nine simultaneous station-related operations (six valve and three MV)

Scheduling and Programming Features

• 16 conventional programs with up to 12 start times per program

• Exclusive DX series Individual Station Control (ISC™): Treat every active station as an individual program

• Customizable scheduling calendar with up to 48 exclusion days

• Programmable MV and Station Delay

• Global water window (ISC & Manual can override)

• English and Spanish language settings

Program Setup Options

Setup Menu Option Default

Time/Date 12:00:00am Language English / Spanish English Flow Omit by Date Communication

Current Checks

Firmware Update

Learn Flow / Current

Weather Limits

FLOW MAX

Station Count

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Maintenance and Alarm Diagnostic Capabilities

• Flow monitoring. Overflow, underflow, unscheduled flow, and catastrophic occurrence monitoring and reporting.

• Electrical alarm with station shutdown and program advance for station/s over current, shorts, damaged wires, and/or faulty solenoids.

• Power outage restoration alarms.

• LED indication for station outputs.

• Electrical self diagnostic test to verify communication between the timing mechanism (TM) and all modules.

• Manual test mode that can advance stations while displaying valve electrical current and station flow data.

Communication Features

The DX3 is capable of communicating with the Central computer over a variety of communication technologies.

Cellular 3G Optional accessory for Central to sub-master

communication.

WiFi “Short range” standard WiFi to Central, sold as an

optional accessory.

Ethernet Standard on all DX3 systems.

Ethernet-to-Radio Sold as an optional stand-alone accessory.

UHF Radio Sold as an optional stand-alone or embedded accessory.

Serial cable Serial communication to Central or Diagnostic PC.

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About This Manual

This manual is divided into five sections:

1. A Quick Start tutorial on quickly getting an irrigation program going and other

common irrigation tasks.

2. A Reference section, with every command explained.

3. A Maintenance and Troubleshooting section to help you, the operator, resolve any problems or questions you might have quickly and effectively.

4. Appendices

• A: Specification

• B: Flow Meters

• C: Current Monitoring

• D: Flow Max

5. A glossary and index.

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Icons Explained

A note to clarify.

Important

Warning! Risk of electric shock

BUTTON

Press the specified button.

Rotate the Control Dial.

Press the Control Dial.

001

The box indicates which field can be changed.

When the value flashes, it is ready to be changed.

Adjustable Fields.

to switch between the different fields.

to switch between values in date, time, and run time fields.

Press the Control Dial to adjust values in this field. There are typically two values in a field like this.

Change values in this field with the Control Dial.

For numeric fields only. Change number values with the Control Dial.

option 1

option 2

option 1

option 2 option 3

001

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Getting Help

Rain Master strives to build safe, durable, and easy to use product. If, however, you encounter a problem that is not easily resolved with the troubleshooting solutions offered in "Chapter 13: Troubleshooting" on page 77, please contact an authorized Rain Master product expert for assistance via phone or email.

U.S./Canada:

Phone: 1-800-777-1477 (7:30 am–4 pm, M–F, PT)

E-mail: irrigationsupport@irritrol.com

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Chapter 2: Overview

Because not all irrigation applications are identical, the DX3 controller has been designed to allow users to establish a wide variety of individual programmable options. These options include changing configuration of programs, Individual Station Control (ISC), irrigation stations, the controller, and sensors.

The Faceplate

(0) Active Programs

(0) Active Stations

(2) Alerts

SAT: 239-239 WED 5:43:40 PM

A: Power reset

24 (GPM) Expected 0

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The Buttons

Button Function

Control Dial

Rotate to switch between fields on a screen and change values within those fields. Press to enter a desired field and to save the value.

Left, Right, and Back buttons

To navigate screen and menu selections.

“A” button

To...

“B” button

To...

Command button

To execute the on-screen command closest to that particular command button.

All Stop

To stop all current irrigation activity.

Manual

To manually operate the controller.

Dashboard

To return the controller to the “Dashboard” screen.

Review

To review irrigation program settings.

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The LEDs

The DX3 has three LEDs beneath the main LCD screen. Each LED illuminates for a specific reason:

(0) Active Programs

(0) Active Stations

(2) Alerts

SAT: 239-239 WED 5:43:40 PM

A: Power reset

24 (GPM) Expected 0

Rain Off (blue)

Illuminated when the Rain Off command is active. All irrigation activity is suspended when this light is on.

Alert (red)

Illuminated when a user alert for the operator has been triggered, such as after a loss of power or loss of pressure. Alerts must be manually cleared in the Alert submenu.

Irrigation (green, blue, no illumination)

Illuminates green when irrigation is actively in operation. Illuminates blue when no valid program is scheduled to irrigate today. No illumination when a valid program is scheduled to irrigate today, but is not actively irrigating.

The Screen

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen on the DX3 controller is 4.4” QVGA monochrome display screen capable of 320 x 240 pixels.

The main menu

On both sides of the screen are three command buttons for quick and easy execution of the button’s assigned command.

Setup

Reports &

Diagnostics

Program Alerts

Stations Rain Hold

Main Menu WED 5:43:40 PM

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Menu Navigation

Navigating menus and executing commands in the DX3 is easy with the various buttons and the Control Dial.

To navigate the typical DX3 screen, we will use the below as an example.

Navigating and Executing

1. to navigate between adjustable fields.

The “active” field will have a black box around it.

2. to enter the “active” field.

3. to adjust the value.

Some fields have preset options like “Custom” vs. “Data Ind”. Other fields are numeric and are adjusted incrementally.

4. to set desired option.

5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 for all adjustable fields.

Sensor 1 Type Custom K Factor 003.001 Offset 8.001

Include In Total Flow YES

Setup Flow Sensors WED 5:43:40 PM

|Sensor 1|Sensor 2 | Sensor 3

Press and

to move between the different “top” screens.

Some fields have preset options.

Press

to switch

between them.

Number fields must be

adjusted by .

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Chapter 3: Quick Start

This chapter is a step-by-step tutorial for rapid and basic controller setup. For the demonstration, we will set up an irrigation schedule with 2 start times: 6:15am and 8pm daily, 1 cycle at 10 minutes per station.

The Quick Start guide does not address advanced features such as sensors (Chapter 4), flow (Appendix B), ET, or FLOWMAX (Appendix C).

Before we can program an irrigation schedule, we must enter the date and time.

To get to the Setup screen from the Dashboard, press the Control dial

or any one of the Command buttons .

The Setup Screen

Flow Communication

Language Current Checks

Omit by Date Time/Date

Setup WED 5:43:40 PM

|Page 1|Page 2|

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Setting the Language

1) Setup

2) Language

3) to change language.

4) When done, press .

Setting Current Date and Time

1) Setup

2) Time/Date

3) Switch between the 3 time/date fields.

4) Using the navigation techniques from page 14, adjust fields as necessary.

5) Repeat as necessary for the other fields. When done, press

Creating a New Irrigation Schedule

Now that the language and date and time are set, we can set up the irrigation schedule.

Language English

Setup Language WED 5:43:40 PM

English

Espanol

Time Format 24-Hour

Time 5:43PM

Date 02/08/17

Setup Time/Date WED 5:43:40 PM

24-Hour

AM/PM

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Program Start Time

1) Program

Program 1

3) Start Times

It is possible to have 12 start times per program.

4) and to adjust the first start time to 6:15am.

5) and to adjust Start Time 2 to 8:00pm.

Press 'A' to clear start times.

Start times set!

6) When done, press .

Start Times Quick Stns

Water Days Program Hold

Run Times OPT IN’s

Program 1 Menu WED 5:43:40 PM

|Page 1|Page 2|

Start Time 1 Start Time 4

06:15AM --:--AM

Start Time 2 Start Time 5

08:00PM --:--AM

Program 1 Start Times

WED 5:43:40 PM

|1-6|7-12|

Start Time 1 Start Time 4

--:--AM --:--AM

Start Time 2 Start Time 5

--:--AM --:--AM

Start Time 3 Start Time 6

--:--AM --:--AM

Program 1 Start Times WED 5:43:40 PM

|1-6|7-12|

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Water Days

1) Water Days

2) Enter Schedule Type field. 3) Change to desired

schedule. I chose 31-DAY.

Set Schedule Type. 5) to Alternate.

Set Alternate.

7) When done, press

Alternate days are active.

Start Times Quick Stns

Water Days Program Hold

Run Times OPT IN’s

Program 1 Menu WED 5:43:40 PM

|Page 1|Page 2|

Schedule Type: 14-DAY

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Apply: Alternate Reverse

Program 1 Watering Days WED 5:43:40 PM

14-DAY

31-DAY INTERVAL

Schedule Type: 31-DAY

Apply: Alternate Reverse

Program 1 Watering Days WED 5:43:40 PM

□1 □2 □3 □4 □5 □6 □7 □8 □9 □10 □11 □12 □13 □14 □15 □16 □17 □18 □19 □20 □21 □22 □23 □24 □25 □26 □27 □28 □29 □30 □31

Schedule Type: 31-DAY

Apply: Alternate Reverse

Program 1 Watering Days WED 5:43:40 PM

□1 □2 □3 □4 □5 □6 □7 □8 □9 □10 □11 □12 □13 □14 □15 □16 □17 □18 □19 □20 □21 □22 □23 □24 □25 □26 □27 □28 □29 □30 □31

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Station Run Times

1) Run Times

2) Enter Station 1 hours field.

Our run time will only be for ten minutes, so we can switch to the minutes field.

Switch to minutes field. 4) Adjust desired run time in

minutes.

5) Set Station 1 run time. 6) Switch to next Station field.

7) Repeat steps 2-6 for as necessary for as many stations as desired.

Press 'A' to clear run times.

Stations 1 - 6 set with ten minute run-times.

Start Times Quick Stns

Water Days Program Hold

Run Times OPT IN’s

Program 1 Menu WED 5:43:40 PM

|Page 1|Page 2|

Station 1 Station 4

00:00 00:00

Station 2 Station 5

00:00 00:00

Station 3 Station 6

00:00 00:00

Program 1 Run Times WED 5:43:40 PM

|1-6|7-12|13-18|19-24|25-30|>

Station 1 Station 4

00:10 00:10

Station 2 Station 5

00:10 00:10

Station 3 Station 6

00:10 00:10

Program 1 Run Times WED 5:43:40 PM

|1-6|7-12|13-18|19-24|25-30|>

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Program Hold

A storm is coming! Irrigation will not be needed for a few days. Let’s activate a Program Hold on Program 1.

Program

Program 1

3) Program Hold

4) Enter Set Day(s) field. 5) Change to desired

days. 4 days to dry out.

6) Set value.

7) When done, press

Start Times Quick Stns

Water Days Program Hold

Run Times OPT IN’s

Program 1 Menu WED 5:43:40 PM

|Page 1|Page 2|

Hold Duration 04 Day(s)

Cancel Hold

Program 1 Hold WED 5:43:40 PM

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% Adjust

The weather overall is getting cooler. Let us decrease the overall amount of irrigation for this program.

Program

Program 1

3) to get to the Page 2 Program 1 Menu screen.

4) % Adjust

5) Enter % Adjust field. 6) Change to desired %.

I reduced to 50%.

Set value.

8) When done, press

Above, we set our run times to ten minutes per station.

A 50% runtime would therefore cut that in half, to five minutes.

Start Times Quick Stns

Water Days Program Hold

Run Times OPT IN’s

Program 1 Menu WED 5:43:40 PM

|Page 1|Page 2|

Erase/Reset % Adjust

Program 1 Menu WED 5:43:40 PM

|Page 1|Page 2|

% Adjust Value 50

Program 1 % Adjust WED 5:43:40 PM

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Manual Operation

The grass is a little dry. Let us run a manual program operation at 10pm to help keep that grass green.

1) Press the

Manual button.

2) Program

3) Enter Program# field. 4) Select program to run.

I chose 1.

Set Program value. 6) Navigate to Start Time

field.

7) Enter Start Time field.

Hours field will flash.

8) Change hour value to 10.

9) Switch to minute field. 10) Switch to AM/PM field.

11)

Change to PM. 12) Set value.

13) When done, to the Activate field and .

The operation will execute this evening and save the grass.

Station

Program

Simultaneous

Sequence

Manual WED 5:43:40 PM

Program# 001 Start Time --:--AM

Activate Deactivate

Status: Off Flow: 100 GPM Cur:1.0

Manual Program WED 5:43:40 PM

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Chapter 4: Main Menu

The main menu is reached by pressing any button or the Control Dial. Each main menu selection has its own dedicated chapter.

Command Found in Chapter

Setup 5

Program 6

Stations 7

Reports & Diagnostics 8

Alerts 9

Rain Hold 10

Setup

Reports &

Diagnostics

Program Alerts

Stations Rain Hold

Main Menu WED 5:43:40 PM

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Chapter 5: Setup

This chapter describes every function within the Setup section of the controller.

All step-by-step directions are started from the above Setup screen.

Press or to get to Page 2 and/or 3 of the Setup options.

Second screen of Setup options

Flow Communication

Language Current Checks

Omit by Date Time/Date

Setup WED 5:43:40 PM

|Page 1|Page 2|

WED 5:43:40 PM

Firmware Station Update Count

Learn Flow Master Valves & Current & Pumps

FLOW MAX Program Decoder

Setup

|Page 1|Page 2|

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Flow

Flow Sensors

Flow Sensors can calculate and report the amount of water, in gallons per minute, travelling through a pipe. For a complete explanation on flow sensors, including basic instructions on how to install a flow sensor, please see Appendix B: Flow Sensors.

1. Flow

2. Flow Sensors

3. to navigate to field to set. Fields that can be changed are: Sensor Type, K Factor, Offset, and Include In Total Flow calculations or not.

Include in Total Flow: If checked No, all flow sensor data will be

ignored for sensor 1, including any connected satellites in a FLOMAX group that utilize sensor 1.

Type: Custom, Data Industrial, or CST.

K-factor: The number of pulses generated in a flow meter used to calculate

volumetric throughput.

Offset: A number used to compensate flow calculations when there is a

change in temperature and/or pressure.

See Appendix B: Flow Meters for K-factor and Offset numbers for

common flow meters with their respective ‘K’ and Offset settings.

4. to enter that field.

5. to switch between options.

6. to set desired option.

Press or to the next sensor.

Flow Sensors

Flow Options

Setup Flow WED 5:43:40 PM

Sensor 1 Type Custom K Factor 003.001 Offset 8.001

Include In Total Flow YES

Setup Flow Sensors WED 5:43:40 PM

|Sensor 1|Sensor 2 | Sensor 3

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Flow Options

Flow Options establishes flow limits to aid in the detection of possible flow problems.

1. Flow Options

Limits

Monthly Limit: The number, in total gallons, that the irrigation system should

not exceed per month. If it does, the DX3 controller will either generate an alert (and keep watering) or simply stop watering until a new month begins. Watering can also be resumed by increasing the monthly limit.

If set to 0, no flow checking is performed.

Main Line Limit: The number, in gallons per minute, the flow of the main line

shall not exceed. If the calculated flow ever does exceed this number, an alert will be triggered. The number should be set to a value higher than the flow if all simultaneous stations (six) are “on” but lower than if there is a main line break.

Unscheduled Limit: During periods of no programmed irrigation activity or

no manually activated irrigation, the flow in a system should be close to zero. The Unscheduled Limit number, then, is the number in gallons per minute set to trip an alert if flow is detected during these times of inactivity.

Unscheduled flow conditions may be due to broken water lines, defective valves,

faulty solenoids, and/or more.

Flow Check Delay: When a valve is activated, the initial flow rate may be

significantly higher than the valve’s “steady” state. This could be due to drainage of water lines, waiting for pump water, or other. The initial high flow rate could therefore trigger many unwanted and premature alerts. This Flow Check Delay delays the calculation of flow for a period of one to six minutes to allow the flow to stabilize.

To set this number accurately, observe which station takes the longest time for

its GPM rate to stabilize. Round this time period to the next minute and use that rounded value as the Flow Check Delay value.

Press or to get to “Monitoring” Flow Options.

Monthly Limit 0000000

Main Line Limit 000000 Unscheduled Limit 000 Flow Check Delay 2

Setup Flow Options WED 5:43:40 PM

|Limits|Monitoring|

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Monitoring

Once the station limits have been established, the flow limit checking (upper and lower limits) may be enabled or disabled. When upper limits have been enabled, all station upper limits as well as the monthly water limit will be validated. When lower limits have been enabled, all station lower limits will be validated on an individual station basis.

The default is disabled, meaning no limit checking is performed. However, the GPM flow and total monthly flow are still calculated.

To Enable Max and/or Min Flow Limit Checking:

to switch between the check boxes.

2) to turn on or off desired option.

Enable Max Flow Limit

Enable Min Flow Limit

Setup Flow Options WED 5:43:40 PM

|Limits|Monitoring|

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Language

The DX3 controller menu system can be displayed in both English and Spanish.

1. Time/Date

2. to switch between options.

3. or to exit screen.

Omit by Date

The DX3 allows up to 48 days to be excluded from irrigation per year.

Dates can be excluded in the following ways:

annual

- the exclusion occurs once per year, every year

one-time - the exclusion occurs only on the date specified disabled - the excluded date is

not

excluded

Steps

1) Omit by Date

2) to navigate to field to set. Fields that can be changed are:

month, date, year (if not “Annual”), and the omit type.

3) to enter selected field.

4) to switch between options.

5) to set desired option.

6) Repeat steps 1 - 4 for all days to omit.

Press or to get to the next group of Omit Days.

Language English

Setup Language WED 5:43:40 PM

English

Espanol

Omit 1: 12/31 Annual

Omit 2: 07/04 Annual

Omit 3: 05/05/17 One-Time

Setup Omit by Date WED 5:43:40 PM

|1 - 3|4 - 6|7 - 9|10 - 12|>

Annual

One-Time Disabled

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Communication

Submaster

If the Submaster option is active, that means the DX3 controller has a direct link to the Central computer. The controller can communicate with the Central in any one of six methods:

• Raveon M8 (UHF radio)

• Ethernet

• Wifi

• Serial

• Digi Cellular

• Other

The Submaster Address can be any number between 0 and 999. If you were to have more than one DX3 controller as a Submaster attached to any one Central computer, be sure they have different Submaster addresses.

Use the Control Dial to activate, select a communication method, and assign an address for these fields.

Press or to get to “Ethernet” screen.

Submaster

Submaster Com: Ethernet

Submaster Address: 240

Setup Communication WED 5:43:40 PM

|Submaster|Ethernet|

Raveon M8

Ethernet Wifi Other Serial Digi Cell

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Ethernet

If the Ethernet or Wifi communication method is selected in the previous screen, it might be necessary to configure the DX3’s TCP/IP settings.

If your network uses Dynamic Host Configuation Protocol (DHCP) to dynamically assign IP addresses, then simply leave DHCP Client set to YES.

If, however, your networked devices require static IP addresses, change DHCP Client field to NO and, using the Control Dial, enter the appropriate IP address information. Contact your network administrator for the correct configuration information.

LAGUNA Port defaults to 10001. If separate WLAN ports are desired,

they must use a unique LAGUNA Port (which is a rare-use case).

Laguna Port: 10001

(Requires reboot)

DHCP Client: YES

Setup Communication WED 5:43:40 PM

|Submaster|Ethernet|

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Current Checks

The DX3 controller allows the operator to limit and view the controller’s output current (Amps) usage. Much like established flow limits aid in the detection of problems with the system, establishing current limits aids in detection of field wiring problems associated with any station. Monitoring features include:

• Display of the total, instantaneous current on a per station basis

• Automatic termination of station output and reporting of station status when the preset maximum current is exceeded

• Automatic termination of station output and reporting of station status when current stays below the pre-set minimum

• Review of station status reports via the Warning/Alarm display

• Automatic current limit setup.

For a complete explanation on current monitoring, please see Appendix C: Current

Monitor.

To Enable Max and/or Min Current Limit Checking:

to switch between the check boxes.

2) to turn on or off desired option.

Current limits can be set manually (Stations-->Current) or

"learned" (Setup-->Page 2-->Learn Flow/Current).

Enable Max Current Limit

Enable Min Current Limit

Setup Current Checks WED 5:43:40 PM

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Time/Date

The date and time can be set at any time on the DX3 controller.

to switch between fields.

2) to enter highlighted field.

3) to adjust values in that field.

4) to set desired option.

5) Repeat steps 1-4 as needed.

Firmware Update

Rain Master continually strives to enhance the performance and functionality of its controllers. Occasionally, a firmware update might be necessary for your controller.

Steps

1. Download the latest firmware driver from Rain Master’s website. Copy file to root drive on a USB drive in folder labeled “FirmwareUpdate”. Be sure your DX3 controller is on.

2. Accessing the TM from the bottom, insert the USB thumb drive with the latest firmware update on it into the USB slot.

3. The controller will beep and let you know it has detected a USB thumb drive.

4. Navigate to Setup-->Page 3-->Firmware Update. .

5. The DX3 will update the firmware. Once complete, the DX3 will display reset.

6. Remove the USB thumb drive.

Time Format 24-Hour

Time 5:43PM

Date 02/08/17

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AM/PM

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Learn Flow/Current

For the DX3 controller to issue meaningful alerts when there is a flow or current problem, the proper flow and current rates must be “learned” by the system. The Learn Flow/Current command therefore teaches the DX3 system the nominal (ideal) current and flow settings to each valve and station. One would typically activate the Learn command for either a new system or when a when a new flow meter has been installed.

The Learn Flow/Current command consists of three screens:

Current %'s: Setup the Nominal Current limits. Use the Control Dial to switch between and adjust the Upper and Lower Limit fields. Recommended value for Upper Limit and Lower Limit is 30% for both.

Flow %'s: Setup the Nominal Flow limits. Use the Control Dial to switch between and adjust the Upper and Lower Limit fields. Recommended value for Upper Limit and Lower Limit is 20% for both.

Use the Control Dial to activate the Learn Flow/Current command, triggering the 3rd screen above.

If the “All Satellites” check box is checked, the learn function will be performed

on the submaster and all connected satellites.

Start Now All Satellites Delay Learn Until 09:12AM 02/10/17 Include Current Include Flow Status: Off Flow: 0 (GPM) Cur: 0.01

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% of Nominal Flow:

Upper Limit %: 005

Lower Limit %: 005

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|Current % |Flow % |

% of Nominal Current:

Upper Limit %: 005

Lower Limit %: 005

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On the 3rd screen, two things:

If your new system does not have a flow meter installed,

be sure the Include Flow checkbox is blank.

If you are running the Learn Flow/Current command due to a new flow meter

being installed, be sure the Include Current checkbox is blank.

FLOW MAX

FLOW MAX is software that allows the DX3 to intelligently share resources and manage operations for satellites using a single point of connection. The shared resources may include common pumps, master valves, and/or flow meters.

A FLOW MAX system is comprised of a number of DX3 controllers (typically 3 to 5) with the first controller set up as the submaster. The remaining satellites are set up as slaves.

FLOW MAX provides a means to detect station flow limits and main line breaks within design and programming parameters. All controllers participating within a FLOW MAX system must be programmed as participants from each of their respective control panels.

Please see Appendix D: Setting Up a FLOW MAX System for a complete explanation on FLOW MAX and setting up a FLOW MAX system.

Station Count

It is possible to manually change the station count. Setting this value saves considerably on data transmission time if your actual station count is less than the station capacity of your DX3 controller.

FLOWMAX Participant

(Submaster always Flowmax)

Devices Connected to this Clock:

Pumps: 1 2 Master Valves: 1 2 3 Flow Sensors: 1 2 3

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Master Valves & Pumps

This screen allows the operator to setup up current limits for the master valves and pumps that can be connected to the DX3 controller.

The master valve can be set as either Normally Closed (N.CL.) or Normally Open (N.OP.)

It is also possible to have the DX3 controller "learn" the different current settings for the MV or pump installed.

Program Decoder

This screen allows the operator to program any decoder plugged into the Programmer port of the 2-wire card for the DX3 controller.

1. Connect the desired decoder.

2. Change the New Address field.

3. Be sure to mark the decoder with its new address.

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Master Valve/Pump MV1 Master Type N.CL. Minimum Current 1.00 Nominal Current 1.50 Maximum Current 2.00 Learn Current

Masters and Pumps

N.CL.

N.OP.

MV1

MV2 MV3 PU1 PU2

BLK RED BLK RED

PROGRAMMER

24VAC

to decoder

Current Address 001 New Address 002

Port 1 of 1

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Weather Limits

The weather limits screens allow the operator to set limits for both rain and wind indicating when the controller will suspend irrigation activity and issue an alert for too much rain and/or too much wind.

Shutdown speed: The minimum wind speed (for the duration specified) to trigger an irrgation shutdown.

Cancel speed: The maximum wind speed that cannot be exceeded for the duration specified that cancels, automatically, a wind speed shutdown.

The duration must be set to compensate for wind gusts.

Hourly Limit 0.50 in/hr

Rain Last Hour = 0.00

Daily Limit 2.00 in/day

Rain Today = 0.00

Setup Weather Limits

|Rain|Wind

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Shutdown Speed (MIN) 000 mph Duration Required 00:00 m:s Cancel Speed (MAX) 000 mph Duration Required 00:00 m:s

Wind Now = 0

Setup Weather Limits

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Chapter 6: Program Entry

The DX3 controller allows the user to program irrigation schedules for up to sixteen programs. For an irrigation program to be considered valid, it must contain:

• at least one start time

• at least one active irrigation day

• at least one station assigned to the program

• and a run time assigned to each station

Press or to get to Page 2 of Program Menu.

Second screen of Program 1 Setup

Erase/Reset % Adjust

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|Page 1|Page 2|

Start Times Quick Stns

Water Days Program Hold

Run Times OPT IN’s

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Start Times

The DX3 controller is capable of handling 12 start times per program. The Start Time is defined as the precise time of day that a given irrigation or auxiliary program begins.

The procedure to set Start Times was covered in

Chapter 3: Quick Start

Water Days

The DX3 controller offers three modes with which to create an irrigation schedule.

• 14-day: Create an irrigation schedule over a two-week water cycle.

• 31-day: Create an irrigation schedule over a 31-day water cycle.

• Interval: Create an irrigation schedule with a specified number of days between irrigation.

Using the Control Dial, operators can individually assign active irrigation days within the 14-day or 31-day time frame. Operators can also select Alternate or Reverse for quick assignment of irrigation days.

The procedure to set Water Days was covered in Chapter 3: Quick Start.

Start Time 1 Start Time 4

06:15AM --:--AM

Start Time 2 Start Time 5

08:00PM --:--AM

Start Time 3 Start Time 6

--:--AM --:--AM

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|1-6|7-12|

Schedule Type: 14-DAY

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Apply: Alternate Reverse

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Run Times

The DX3 controller allows the user to individually set a run time for each station.

The procedure to set Run Times was covered in

Chapter 3: Quick Start

Quick Stations

Quick Stations allow the user to quickly enter a run time for a range of stations instead of individually assigning them as done in chapter 3.

This is handy for stations that share similar vegetation type and sun exposure.

Steps

to enter the first Station Range field.

to change the value of the first station. to set.

3. to switch to the second Station Range field. to enter.

4. to change the value of the second station. to set.

5. to switch to the Run Time field. to enter.

6. to change the run time value. to set.

7. to switch to the Apply Changes field.

to execute.

Station 1 Station 4

00:10 00:10

Station 2 Station 5

00:10 00:10

Station 3 Station 6

00:10 00:10

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Station Range 001 - 010

Run Time 00:10

Apply Changes

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Program Hold

A Program Hold can be set, suspending all irrigation activity

for that program only

for

the specified number of days or until manually canceled.

Actively setting a Program Hold for a program will cancel all activity for that

program, including non-irrigation activity (see OPT INs next page).

To set a Program Hold for all irrigation programs, do so from

the Main Menu screen utilizing the Rain Hold feature.

The procedure to set a Program Hold was covered in

Chapter 3: Quick Start

To Cancel a Program Hold

1) so that the Cancel Program Hold field is highlighted (see above).

to cancel.

Hold Duration 05 (Days)

Cancel Hold

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OPT INs

OPT INs essentially tells the DX3 controller to include a Pump or Master Valve in irrigation operation.

Pumps: Check the physical connections on the main DX3 board to determine what numbers to opt in for installed pump/s (if any).

Master Valves: Check the physical connections on the main DX3 board to determine what numbers to opt in for installed master valves/s (if any).

MV/P Start Delay (sec): This is the amount of time, in seconds, that the Master Valve and Pump will wait after a Program's start time before operating. The reason for this is to make sure irrigation channels are open before water starts being pumped and flowing. A pump can be damaged if it begins pumping with no outlet for the water.

Inter-Station Delay: Yes or No. This is the delay between when one station ends irrigation and the next in the program begins. Setting a delay between stations helps to avoid water hammer.

ISD Delay (sec): This is the length of the Inter-Station Delay in seconds.

MV/P Inter-Station: Off or On. Allows a user to select if a MV/Pump is activated

in-between station activations in a program. If an operator has opted to use an InterStation Delay of thirty seconds, for example, then he/she might want the pump and master valve to stop working during that delay.

Irrigation Program: Yes or No. Defines if the program is a program that runs irrigation (sprinklers, sprays, rotors, etc.) or a non-irrigation program used to control non-irrigation items (lighting, fountain, etc.).

Rain Hold events will only suspend operation of irrigation programs and not

none-irrigation programs.

Pumps: 1 2 Master Valves: 1 2 3

MV/P Start Delay(sec) 010 Inter-Station Delay Yes ISD Delay(sec) 015 MV/P Inter-Station Off

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Run Time Format HH:MM Irrigation Program No Omit by Date No Overlap Protection No Continuous Cycle No Cycle Delay(m) 000

Over-Water Limit Warning

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Omit by Date: Yes or No. If set to Yes, the specified program will not irrigate on days set under the Omit by Date/s command, under Setup-->Omit by Date.

If set to No, any and all Omit by Date/s will be ignored.

Overlap Protection: Yes or No. Overlap protection prevents programs from running on top of each other. This is handy to prevent too many stations from activating at once and also to prevent two programs activating the same station at the same time.

Continuous Cycle: Yes or No. Continuous Cycle runs an irrigation program over and over again during a user-defined Cycle Start and End time. The Cycle Delay is how long the cycle waits, in minutes, before starting again. It is similar to setting Cycle and Soak for an individual station, but for an entire program.

If Continuous Cycle is turned on for a program, it is necessary to go back to

the program's

Start Times

and define the

Cycle Start

and

Cycle

End

times

A twelve hour water window dened during which

Program 1 will run over and over.

Over-Water Limit: Warning or Stop. If the monthly irrigation limit is exceeded, this option determines if the DX3 controller generates an alert or stops watering completely.

Cycle Start / End 06:30AM 06:30PM

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Erase/Reset

To Erase a Program

1. to Program Menu Page 2.

2. to YES/NO field. to enter.

3. to change to YES. to set.

4. to Apply Changes field. to set.

% Adjust

Setting the % Adjust Value field affects irrigation only for that specific program. For example, if you set a % Adjust value of 50% for Program 1, run times that are set to 20 minutes will only run for ten. Program 2 run times will be unaffected.

If you set the % Adjust value to 150% for Program 2, run times set for 20 minutes will now run for 30. Program 1 run times will be unaffected.

The procedure to set % Adjust was covered in

Chapter 3: Quick Start

Program 1 Erase NO

Apply Changes

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The Stations command allows the user to:

• define minimal, nominal, and maximum flow and current amounts for every station in a system

• set parameters for Cycle and Soak to reduce water runoff.

Flow

This screen allows the operator to manually set the minimal, nominal, and maximum flow amounts for every station in a system.

The operator can manually set the minimal, nominal, and maximum settings for each station, or simply check the Learn Flow checkbox at the bottom of the screen. When the Learn Flow/Current command (chapter 5) is activated, the fields for those stations will be filled in automatically.

Station 002

Minimal Flow 008 Nominal Flow 0010 Maximum Flow 0012

Learn Flow

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Current

This screen allows the operator to manually set the minimal, nominal, and maximum current amounts for every station in a system.

The operator can manually set the minimal, nominal, and maximum settings for each station, or simply check the Learn Current checkbox at the bottom of the screen. When the Learn Flow/Current command (chapter 5) is activated, the fields for those stations will be filled in automatically.

Station 001

Minimum Current 1.00 Nominal Current 1.05 Maximum Current 1.1

Learn Current

Stations

|Flow|Current|Cycle & Soak

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Cycle & Soak

Cycle and Soak was developed as a method to ensure the soil absorbs as much of the irrigation water as possible, minimizing water run-off.

Imagine the run time for station 2 is fifteen minutes. However, station 2 irrigates a slope with a walkway at the bottom. If the station irrigates for fifteen minutes straight, most of that water will simply run off the hill and onto the hardscape and be lost. Cycle and Soak is a way to eliminate or drastically reduce that waste.

Cycle Time (Max) - This is how long the station will run in “chunks” towards the overall run time. If station 2 run time is 15 minutes, then, according to the settings above, station 2 will irrigate for 5 minute "chunks" until that run time is met.

Soak Time (Min) - Between those irrigation cycles is the soak time in which no irrigation takes place. Water is allowed to absorb into the soil. After the specified “soak” time, irrigation will resume for another Cycle Time or until the station run time is met.

Soak time may be longer than the minimum time specified.

A DX3 will execute irrigation for other stations in a program during a soak time, instead of waiting idle, in order to optimize a user’s water window.

Steps

to select the desired station. to set.

2) Turn on Cycle & Soak for that station by

3) to adjust Cycle Time. to set.

to adjust Soak Time. to set.

Station 002

Cycle & Soak (H:M) Cycle Time (Max) 05:00 Soak Time (Min) 10:00

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Reports

The DX3 controller can generate two types of reports: controller events and irrigation statistics.

Controller Events

Controller Event reports show controller information such as station start and

stop times, station duration, and more. The information displayed will be similar to the information displayed in the Laguna central software, Reports -> Irrigation Statistics reports.

Controller Events

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Water Usage

The Water Usage report contains statistics on monthly water usage. This report can also compare current usage to the previous year..

It is possible to view water usage by individual flow meter, all three, or any combination thereof.

Flow Rates

The Flow Rates screen contains real-time flow rate information for the (up to) three flow sensors attached to the DX3 controller.

Water Usage WED 5:43:40 PM

|Water Use|Flow Rates|

Local Remote Total

Flow 1 0 0 0 Flow 2 0 0 0 Flow 3 0 0 0

TOTAL 0 0 0

Min Flow 0 0 0 Expected 0 0 0 Max Flow 0 0 0

Water Usage WED 5:43:40 PM

|Water Use|Flow Rates

Include Flow 1 2 3 Today (MON) 0 Gal

SUN TUE WED THU FRI SAT 0 0 0 0 0 0 Monthly Usage - % of Last Year JAN 0 -- JUL 0 -FEB 0 -- AUG 0 -MAR 0 -- SEP 0 -APR 0 -- OCT 0 -MAY 0 -- NOV 0 -JUN 0 -- DEC 0 --

Usage in Gal K = Kilo (x1000)

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Diagnostics - General

Output Test

The Output Test verifies controller output functionality. Use the Control Dial to set the range of stations to test, adjust the duration (test time per station), and to manually start and, if desired, stop the test.

The DX3 controller will display flow and current information as it cycles through the stations.

Output

Test

Program

Test

Display

Test

Sensor

Status

Keypad

Test

Diagnostic Tests

General Communications

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Test Stations 001-048 Duration 00:01

Start Now

Previous Next

Status: Off Flow: 0 (GPM) ReCur:0.01

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Sensor Status

The Sensor Status test displays critical information about each device attached to the system.

Program Test

The Program Test turns on every station within a particular program for the specified Duration (minutes: seconds).

to select a Program to test.

to set the duration for each station of the program in the test.

Start Now to start the Program test.

Previous to test the previous station again.

Next to switch to the next station in the program.

Display Test

The Display Test turns on ever pixel on the display to ensure every pixel is functioning.

Flow 1: 5.0000 Hz Flow 2: 5.0000 Hz Flow 3: 5.0000 Hz Rain: 6 pulses Wind: 4.0000 Hz ET: 3 pulses Alarm 1-3: Op, Op, Op Current: 1.0000 Amps

Sensor Status WED 5:43:40 PM

Test Program 001 Duration 00:07 Start Now Previous Next

Status: Test Running: 11 Flow: 0 (GPM) Cur:0.02

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Display Test:

Initiate Test

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Keypad Test

The Keypad Test is to confirm the buttons and Control Dial on the faceplate are functioning properly. The test prompts the user to press each button as directed.

To bypass the test, touch nothing and the test will cancel within five to ten seconds.

Diagnostics - Communications

Second screen of Diagnostics

FLOWMAX Communications

FLOWMAX Communications diagnostics screen displays communication information between the submaster and satellites in the FLOWMAX group.

Keypad/Knob/LED - Test

Press: LT

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FLOW MAX Communications Comm

Diagnostic Tests

|General|Communications|

WED 5:43:40 PM

Good Packets 024033 Bad Packets 000017 Lost Sats 000000 My Address 1-0 Max Address 1-5 Min Flow Max 1-0 Last Comm 27 mins ago

FLOW MAX Comm

|Comm|Devices|Status

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FLOWMAX Devices

FLOWMAX Devices diagnostics screen displays gallons per minute flow information for any and all attached flow sensors and devices. Additionally, the operator can quickly see how many master valves and/or pumps are active to the system, and if the point of connection is at the submaster or satellite.

FLOWMAX Status

FLOWMAX Status diagnostics screen displays all the possible reasons irrigation activity could be suspended and whether or not that reason does trigger such a suspension.

Communications - TCP/IP

The TCP/IP diagnostic screen displays TCP/IP configuration information, including your controller’s IP address, DNS, NetMask, and Gateway.

Ethernet link status is a handy tool to determine whether you have

a valid network connection or not.

Measured Sat.

Flow 1 00000 Flow 2 00000 Flow 3 00000 MV1 Off MV2 Off MV3 Off Pump 1 Off Pump 2 Off

FLOW MAX Comm

|Comm|Devices|Status

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Stop Water Reasons

Mainline Flow Violation No Unscheduled Flow No Flow Max Comm Error No Stop Water from Submaster No Auto-Learn No Monthly Water Limit Yes

FLOW MAX Comm

|Comm|Devices|Status|

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IP: 194.25.3.130 DNS: 194.25.3.129 NetMask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 194.25.3.1 MAC: 00:24:09:09:03:00 Link: Link Active, 100Mb/s

Full, RX/TX-Normal

Communication WED 5:43:40 PM

|TCP/IP|

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Chapter 9: Alerts

The DX3 series controller automatically alerts the operator when problems occur or certain conditions arise. The controller may trigger an alert in response to over 11 different conditions. Each condition is date/time stamped and includes additional information which may be helpful in troubleshooting the problem. Up to 15 alerts may be saved in the controller at one time. The user may delete alerts at any time.

Because the controller operates intelligently, immediate operator attention to alerts is not necessary. For example, consider a station with a broken head (FLOW UPPER LIMIT warning). Upon detection of this failure, the DX3 controller will:

1. Turn the failed station off.

2. Mark the station as condemned (will not water again until the alarm/warning is cleared).

3. Advance to the next scheduled station in the program.

4. Report the failed station as a warning.

(0) Active Programs

(0) Active Stations

(2) Alerts

Dashboard SAT: 239-239 WED 5:43:40 PM

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24 (GPM) Expected 0

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Upon review of the alert, maintenance personnel would repair the problem and then clear the alert at the controller. (Clearing the alert re-enables all irrigation at the station).

Any time an alert is triggered, the DX3 screen displays the alert type.

Anaylzing an Alert

Alerts can be accessed for analysis from the Main Menu.

Alert #: Displays the alert number out of the total number of alerts.

to cycle through the alerts.

Type: There are eleven different types of alerts. See Alert List below.

Recorded: Displays the date and time the alert was triggered.

P/MV: If the alert was related to a pump or master valve, the number of the pump

or master valve would be displayed here.

Stn: If the alert was station specific, the number would be displayed here.

Limit: If the alert was limit related (for example, the DX3 controller attempts

to activate more stations simultaneously than is possible), the limit field would display the appropriate limit.

Clearing Alerts

1. to scroll through alerts.

to to clear an alert.

Alert #:001 of 002 Type: A: Power reset #2 Recorded: 01/25/17 17:42 P/MV: N.A. Stn: Limit: 69085 m off

Press ‘A’ to Clear Alert

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Alert List

RESET 1101 HIGH TEMPERATURE 1102 STATION COMMUNICATION ERROR 1103 MASTER VALVE HIGH CURRENT 1104 FLOW LOWER LIMIT 1105 FLOW UPPER LIMIT 1106 WATER LIMIT 1107 MAX STATION LIMIT 1108 START DELAY OVERLAP PROTECTION 1109 START BLOCK MAX STATIONS 1110 START BLOCK PROGRAM RUNNING 1111 SATELLITE OFFLINE 1112 SATELLITE ONLINE 1113 HW COMM FAIL 1114 FM COMM FAIL 1115 FM STOP WATER 1116 FM MULTIPLE FLOW METERS 1117 FM MULTIPLE PUMPS 1118 FM MULTIPLE MASTER VALVES 1119 CURRENT_UPPER_LIMIT 1120 CURRENT_LOWER_LIMIT 1121 MAIN_FLOW_LIMIT 1122 UNSCHEDULED_FLOW_LIMIT 1123 STATION_SHORT_CIRCUIT 1124 AUTO_LIMITS_ABORTED 1125 Flow Max Communication Restored 1126 Flow Max Station Advance 1127 Power ON 1128 DAILY_RAIN_LIMIT 1129 HOURLY_RAIN_LIMIT 1130 WIND_EXIT_CONDITION 1131 WIND_ENTER_CONDITION 1132 UPLOAD_REQUEST 1133 CLEAR_ALL_ALERTS 1134 STATION_OPEN_CIRCUIT 1135 STATION_OVER_CURRENT 1136 DECODER_PORTS_EXCEEDED 1137 DECODER_NO_AC_VOLTAGE 1138

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The Alerts

For all alerts, upon resolution of the specific problem, be sure to CLEAR all

alerts at the controller.

Reset

This alert is triggered when the DX3 controller detects AC input power. Clear the alert at the Setup-->Alerts screen.

High Temperature

This alert is triggered when the main board temperature sensor exceeds a threshold value.

Station Communication Error

This alert is triggered when communication fails between the TM and the specific station output board terminal.

Master Valve High Current

The controller expects a certain current delivered to the Master Valve to trigger operation. If the measured current is greater than the expected current, within the preset tolerances, a High Current alert will be triggered.

Flow Lower Limit and Flow Upper Limit

The Flow Lower Limit and Flow Upper Limit alerts are triggered when the measured flow is either less than or greater than the expected flow, + or - preset tolerances. Both alerts display the station number (Stn:) which was on at the time of the lower limit violation, the Master Valve (MV1) and/or the Pump, as well as the GPM reading (12) as measured by the flow meter. Upon detection, the controller automatically terminates irrigation on the station and advances to the next station in the program. Condemned stations will not irrigate again until the warning has been cleared.

Flow Lower Limit alert may be caused by:

• A malfunctioning valve

• Incorrectly established individual station limits

• Large variations in static water pressure

• Improper regulation

• Line impediments

Flow Upper Limit alert may be caused by:

• Stuck valve (from previous station)

• Broken pipes/heads

• Unreasonable or inaccurate individual station limits

• Large variations in system water pressure

Flow Alert Troubleshooting

1. If station limits are suspected, manually turn each station on and observe the nominal GPM readings.

2. Compare the GPM reading with the limit setting to insure that adequate margin

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exits (typical: 50% below nominal).

Water Limit

The controller has exceeded its monthly watering allocation (set in the Setup-->Flow-

->Flow Options screen). If the program has been set up to stop watering, no further irrigation will occur until day one of the next month. If the program has been set to provide an alert only, and the alert is cleared, then this alert will reappear (though watering continues).

Corrective Action

1. The Monthly Limit can be increased.

2. The Limit can be set to 0 so that total flow is not calculated.

Max Station Limit

This alert is triggered when the controller has attempted, either through manual operation or scheduled operation, to activate more than six stations at one time.

Corrective Action

1. Try to locate the "overstacked" schedule program.

2. If the alert was triggered by an overstacked manual operation, for example setting too many simultaenous stations to execute at once, there is nothing to be done other than not to exceed the simultaneous station limit (6) again.

Start Delay Overlap Protection

This alert is triggered when the DX3 attempts to start a second program when the first program is still active and Overlap Protection (under Program-->OPT INs) is active for that first program.

Start Block Max Stations

This alert is triggered when the DX3 controller attempts to operate more than the number of maximum stations at one time.

Start Block Program Running

This alert is triggered when the operator has programmed the DX3 controller to start a program that is already running. For example, Program 1 starts at 6am every morning and runs for three hours. At 8am, the operator attempts to manually run Program 1 from the Manual menu. An alert is generated.

Satellite Offline / Online

This alert is triggered when the satellite loses / reestablishes contact with the submaster.

Hardware (HW) Communication Failure

Set on submaster to indicate it lost communication with a satellite not configured for Flow Max.

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FlowMax (FM) Communication Failure

Set on submaster to indicate it lost communication with a satellite configured for Flow Max.

FlowMax Stop Water

This alert is triggered when the controller is in a stop watering state.

FlowMax Multiple Flow Meters

This alert is triggered when the specified flow meter is defined on more than one controller in the Flow Max group. DX3 will add flows together for multiply defined flow meters.

FlowMax Multiple Pumps

This alert is triggered when more than one controller in the flow max group has the specified pump defined. DX3 will operate all multiply defined pumps in tandem.

FlowMax Multiple Master Valves

This alert is triggered when more than one controller in the flow max group has the specified master defined. DX3 will operate all multiply defined masters in tandem.

Current Upper / Lower Limit

This alert is triggered when actual current was above maximum current or below the minimum current allowed.

Main Flow Limit

This alert is triggered when flow exceeded main line flow limit.

Unscheduled Flow Limit

This alert is triggered when flow exceeded unscheduled flow limit.

Station Short Circuit

This alert is triggered when decoder reports short circuit.

Auto Limits Aborted

This alert is triggered when auto limits process was terminated before completion.

FlowMax Communication Restored

Flow Max configured satellite triggers this alert when it has established or restored communication with the Submaster.

FlowMax Station Advance

This alert is triggered when the satellite receives a request from Submaster to advance all irrigation programs and condemn all stations running in irrigation programs.

Power ON

This alert is triggered when the controller resets and restarts after a power disruption.

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Daily / Hourly Rain Limit

This alert is triggered when rain exceeded daily / hourly rain limit.

Wind Exit / Enter Contition

This alert is triggered when wind was below / above limit for prescribed time, wind shutdown is ended / started.

Upload Request

User has indicated they wish controller settings to be uploaded by the central.

Clear All Alerts

Clearing this alert will clear all alerts, and all underlying flags that may have been orphaned if alerts were overwritten.

Station Open Circuit

This alert is triggered when decoder reports open circuit.

Station Over Current

This alert is triggered when decoder reports over current.

Decoder Ports Exceeded

This alert is triggered when decoder reports too many ports on.

Decoder No AC Voltage

This alert is triggered when decoder reports no AC voltage.

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Chapter 10: Rain Hold

There are two Rain Hold commands in the DX3 controller. A Rain Hold can be set globally for the controller or locally for a program. This chapter focuses on setting a global Rain Hold, which is accessed from the Main Menu. When activated, Irrigation Rain Hold will suspend all irrigation activity for the specified number of days (or until cancelled).

Non-irrigation programs (such as lighting or for a fountain), are NOT placed on a

Rain Hold with this command).

To Place a Rain Hold for a specified number of days:

1) Enter Set Day(s) field.

Change to desired number

of days.

3) Set value.

4) When done, press

Set 00 Day(s)

Set Until Canceled

Cancel Rain Hold

Status: not set

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To Place a Rain Hold for an indefinite period of time:

1) to Set Until Canceled field.

to activate indefinite rain hold.

To Cancel a Rain Hold

1) to the Cancel Hold field.

to cancel.

Canceling a

Rain Hold here does not cancel a Rain Hold set for an individual

program.

Rain Hold by Program is found under Chapter 5: Program Entry.

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Operators can manually activate irrigation for a single station, a group of stations, or a program. There are four manual options:

• Station: Activate a single, specific station for a specified amount of time.

• Simultaneous: Allows an operator to activate multiple stations as they are activated. The DX3 can operate six stations simultaneously.

• Sequence: Stations can be activated in a non-linear sequence.

• Program: Execute the specified program at the specified time.

Station

Program

Simultaneous

Sequence

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Station

It is possible to manually activate any station within the DX3 system. The DX3 monitors current and--if a flow meter is installed--flow.

To Activate Manual Station Operation:

1) to enter Station# field.

to select desired station. Set it.

3) and to enter, adjust, and set Run Time.

4) Navigate to the Activate field. to begin the manual station. Irrigation will begin immediately.

As stations are activated, the master valve (MV) and/or pump (P) associated with

that station will be highlighted, indicating they will activate along with that station. It is possible to manually enable and disable the master valve/s and pump/s, although Rain Master does NOT recommend that.

To Deactivate Manual Station Operation:

1) to Deactivate field.

to deactivate.

Learn Now

The Learn Now command can be executed to manually learn flow and current settings for the specified station.

Learn Flow and Learn Current must be turned on under Setup --> Stations --> Flow and Current screens.

Station# 001 MV: 1 2 3 Run Time 010 P: 1 2

Activate Deactivate

Learn Now

Status: Off Flow: 24 (GPM) Cur:0.01 Running:

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Station 001

Minimum Current 1.00 Nominal Current 1.05 Maximum Current 1.1

Learn Current

Stations

|Flow|Current|Cycle & Soak

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Minimal Flow 008 Nominal Flow 0010 Maximum Flow 0012

Learn Flow

Stations

|Flow|Current|Cycle & Soak

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Simultaneous

The DX3 controller can operate up to six stations simultaneously. As you activate stations, the DX3 monitors flow and current.

To Activate Simultaneous Operation:

1) to enter Station# field.

to select desired station. Set it.

3) and to enter, adjust, and set Run Time.

4) Navigate to the Activate field. to begin the manual station. Irrigation will begin immediately.

5) User must activate each station, then has the option to activate another. Repeat steps 1-4 to activate up to 5 more stations.

As stations are activated, the master valve (MV) and/or pump (P) associated with

To Deactivate Simultaneous Station Operation:

1) to Deactivate field.

to deactivate.

Station# 002 MV: 1 2 3 Run Time 060 P: 1 2

Activate Deactivate

Status: Off Flow: 24 (GPM) Cur:0.01 Running:

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Sequence

Sequence allows stations to be activated in a non-linear sequence.

To Activate a Sequence Operation:

1) to enter Station# field.

to select desired station. Set it.

3) to Run Time field.

to set a run time. Set it.

5) to Add field. to add station to the sequence.

6) Repeat steps 1 - 5 to add as many stations as desired to the sequence.

4) To begin the manual program,

to Start field. to start.

Irrigation will begin immediately.

To Cancel a Manual Sequence Operation:

Once a Sequence operation has started, the Start field will read Stop.

to the Stop field and .

- or -

1) Hit the All Stop button

(which stops all irrigation, not just the Sequence).

Station# 001 Run Time 060

Add Start

Status: Off Sequence:

Press ‘A’ to clear manual sequence.

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Program

Manually executing a program will run the program at the specified start time.

To Activate a Manual Program Operation:

1) to enter Program# field.

to select desired program. Set it.

3) Use the Control Dial to enter, adjust, and set the remaining fields.

to begin the manual program.

Irrigation will occur at the specified start time.

To Deactivate a Manual Program Operation:

1) to Deactivate field.

to deactivate.

Program# 001 Start Time --:--AM

Activate Deactivate

Status: Off Flow: 100 GPM Cur:1.0

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System Review

The Review section of the DX3 allows the user to review all facets of the irrigation programming including firmware version, types of programs established, and days that have been omitted.

Satellite Type : Submaster Firmware: 3.21.40 Checksum: BF40

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|1 of 4|2 of 4|3 of 4|4 of 4|

Valid Programs

Establishment Programs (0):

Programs (0):

ISC Programs (0):

System Review WED 5:43:40 PM

|1 of 4|2 of 4|3 of 4|4 of 4|

Omit Dates

12/31 07/04 05/05/17 ---

--- --- --- ---

System Review WED 5:43:40 PM

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Program Review

Program Review displays five screens of information related to the selected irrigation program.

1/5:

• Program Valid: Yes or No. For a program to be valid, it must have four settings: a Start Time, a Run Time, water days, and assigned stations.

• Start Duration: Displays how long the entire irrigation program will run in hours and minutes.

• Water Use per Start (gal): Displays the number of gallons the irrigation program uses. A flow meter must be installed and working properly on the master valve for this number to be accurate.

• Start Times: Shows the start and end times for each program start.

When toggling between program numbers, it is common for the controller to have a 1-2 second delay before populating the data.

2/5:

• Schedule Type: Displays what type of schedule is set for this program, either 31-Day, 14-Day, or Interval.

• Water Days (in next two weeks): Displays the dates of the irrigation days over the next two weeks.

3/5:

Program 001

Program Valid Yes Start Duration: 1:24:00 Water Use per Start (gal): 0 Start Times: 06:15AM 07:39AM 08:00PM 09:24PM

--:--AM --:--AM --:--AM --:--AM

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|1/5|2/5|3/5|4/5|5/5|

Program 001

Schedule Type: 31-Day Establishment Active: N.A. Water Days (In next 2 weeks): 2/14 2/16 2/18 2/20 2/22 2/24 2/26

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|1/5|2/5|3/5|4/5|5/5|

Program 001

Master Valves: 1 Pumps: --MV/P Start Delay(s): 0 Inter-Station Delay(s): NONE MV/P Inter-Station: OFF Irrigation Program: No Continuous Cycle: No

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This screen displays the OPT IN's set for the specified program.

• Master Valves: All master valves associated with that program.

• Pumps: All pumps associated with that program.

• MV/P Start Delay(s): The number in seconds of the MV/P Start Delay.

• Inter-Station Delay(s): Whether or not there is an inter-station delay.

• MV/P Inter-Station: If a MV/Pump is activated in-between station activations.

• Irrigation Program: Disaplays whether the program is an irrigation program or a non-irrigation program.

• Continuous Cycle: Displays whether the program will continuously cycle.

4/5:

• Percent Adjust: Displays the Percent Adjust set in

Chapter 5: Program Entry

• Station Run Times: Displays how long each station will run, taking into account the Percent Adjust setting.

• Turn the Control Dial to see more station run times.

5/5:

• Station Sequence: START DELTA: EVENT

Program 001

Percent Adjust 50% Station Run Times: (knob to scroll)

Station 1 run for 0:05:00 Station 2 run for 0:05:00 Station 3 run for 0:05:00 Station 4 run for 0:05:00 Station 5 run for 0:05:00 Station 6 run for 0:07:00 Station 7 run for 0:07:00 Station 8 run for 0:05:00 Station 9 run for 0:15:00

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|1/5|2/5|3/5|4/5|5/5|

Program 001

Station Sequence: (knob to scroll) START DELTA: EVENT

0:00:00: Station 1 run for 0:05:00 0:05:00: Station 2 run for 0:05:00 0:10:00: Station 3 run for 0:05:00 0:15:00: Station 4 run for 0:05:00 0:20:00: Station 5 run for 0:05:00 0:25:00: Station 6 run for 0:07:00 0:32:00: Station 7 run for 0:07:00 0:39:00: Station 8 run for 0:15:00

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Station Review

Station Review shows irrigation information for each station attached to the controller.

• Station Type: "L" - local conventional station "D" - 2-wire decoder station

• Last Confirmed On: The last date and time that station was active.

• Ran Today: The number of minutes the station was active.

• Soak Remain: Displays the Soak time left (if any) from the Cycle and Soak setting.

Flow Review

Flow Review displays information about the various flow meters (if any) that are added to the system, as well as the system Flow Limits.

All of this information is set under Setup --> Flow.

Stn- Last Confirmed Ran Soak Type On Today Remain

1-L 02/20/2017 16:00 0:08 - 2-L 02/20/2017 16:00 0:07 - 3-L 02/20/2017 16:00 0:06 - 4-L 02/20/2017 16:00 0:06 - 5-L 02/17/2017 11:27 0:08 - 6-L 02/17/2017 11:28 0:09 - 7-L --- --- - 8-L --- --- - 9-L --- --- - 10-L --- --- --

Station Review WED 5:43:40 PM

|1-10|11-20|21-30|31-40|41-50|>

Flow Review WED 5:43:40 PM

Flow 1: Type: Data Industrial Add To Total: YES Flow 2: Type: Data Industrial Add To Total: YES Flow 3: Type: Data Industrial Add To Total: YES Volumetric Limits

Monthly Limit 000000000

Flow Limits

Main Line Limit 000000 Unscheduled Limit 0000 Maximum Flow Limit Check: Disabled Minimum Flow Limit Check: Disabled

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About

Displays the controller name, the firmware version, the software build, the loader, the controller serial number (set at the factory), and the Opt. FW, which is the firmware version of the master valve and output boards.

Weather Review

This screen shows recent weather information for the previous week such as rainfall in inches, ET in inches, and current wind speed. Appropriate sensors and/or data sources must be attached to generate this data.

Name: DEACON BANE Firmware: v3.23.36 (7A72) Build: 20171027 142303 Loader: Flash, v32305 Serial #:

Opt. FW:

1.01, 1.00, 1.00,

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|Verion|

Weather Review WED 5:43:40 PM

Rain Today (TUE) 0.00 inches

Previous Days: SUN MON WED THU FRI SAT

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

ET Today (TUE) 0.00 inches

Previous Days: SUN MON WED THU FRI SAT

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Wind Today 0.0 mph

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Chapter 13: Troubleshooting

This chapter describes the resources available to troubleshoot field wiring problems, broken heads, pipes and mainlines, AC power problems, monitoring of water usage, and more.

In order to take full advantage of all the capabilities of the DX3 controller as a maintenance tool, refer to the following manual sections for operational information and proper setup:

• Flow Monitoring: See Appendix B: Flow Meters

• Broken field wiring, short circuits, and faulty valve solenoids: See Appendix C: Current Monitor

Communications Wiring issues:

Submaster

If the submaster loses communications with one of its hardwired satellites, a hardwire (HW) communications failure is detected (below). An entry is made in the submaster's alert list.

Alert #:001 of 003 Type: W:HW Comm Failure Recorded: 06/25/17 17:42 P/MV: --Stn: --Limit: Satellite 1 Alarm Number: 9

Press ‘A’ to Clear Alert

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Satellite

When a satellite loses hardwire communication, it is "off-line". When communication is re-established, it is "on-line" (see Alert below). When a satellite becomes off-line or on-line, an entry is logged in the satellite's alert list.

All alerts are systematically retrieved and recorded by the Central Control Computer. The reported alerts are listed on the computer screen with full descriptions and recommended corrective action for each alert.

Diagnostics

The DX3 controller utilizes several advanced tools for communication troubleshooting. These tools are used by RMIS service personnel to diagnose and correct field communication problems. These tools are detailed in Chapter 8: Reports and Diagnostics.

Alert #:001 of 004 Type: A:Power ON Recorded: 06/25/17 17:41 P/MV: --Stn: --Limit: 2:28 m:s off Alarm Number: 6

Press ‘A’ to Clear Alert

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Directory of Flow Chart Diagnostic Problems

Problem / Symptom Page

Automatic Program Does Not Start 76

Flow Sensor Reading Always Zero 78

A Station/Valve Does Not Water 80

Display is Blank 82

Program Starts-But Does Not Water 83

Program Starts-But Stations Shut Off Immediately 84

Monthly Flow Violation Occurred But Program Still Operates 85

Multiple Stations Do Not Water (Many station lights on)

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Automatic Program Does Not Start

Start

Are alerts

displayed?

RAIN OFF LED

is on?

Is a

“No Water Window”

active?

Yes

See Alerts list

Review valid program requirements

Adjust / cancel Rain Hold

Adjust Water Window or Start time/s

Check Program Review. Is program valid?

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Automatic Program Does Not Start (continued)

% Adjust

set to zero?

Yes

Adjust % Adjust

Contact Rain Master Technical Support

Refer to sensor documentation

Has a

rain or moisture sensor

been setup?

Is “Omit by Date”

currently active?

Yes

Adjust Omit by Date dates

from

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Flow Sensor Reading Always Zero

Start

Are flow sensor

K and Offset values

set correctly?

Is water

physically passing

through the

flow sensor?

Using an

ohm meter, is there

12+ VDC measured at

inputs 1+ and 1-

terminals?

Yes

See Appendix B: Flow Meters for proper settings

No Contact Rain Master

Technical Support

Check: a) direction of flow sensor b) continuity of sensor cable c) sensor calibration

Does a:

• manual valve need to be opened?

• pump need to be turned on?

• master valve need to be turned on?

Disconnect sensor wires from “Input 1+” and “Input 1-” terminals.

Is installation

of flow sensor

correct?

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Flow Sensor Reading Always Zero (continued)

debris impeding

sensor movement?

Reconnect sensor wires to input 1+ and 1- terminals.

Yes

Remove debris.

Reinsert sensor. Connect wires. Retest.

Disconnect the EV-CAB-SEN wires from the flow sensor red and black wires.

EV-CAB-SEN is defective. See Appendix G for measuring continuity.

Insure all water is off. Drain line to relieve pressure.

Remove sensor insert.

Replace defective sensor.

from

Is there

12+ VDC measured at

black and white

EV-CAB-SEN

wires?

Yes

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Station / Valve Does Not Water

Start

Are alerts displayed?

Is station

field wiring properly

connected at

output?

Yes

Refer to Station Connection diagram. Verify wiring and connections.

Using Manual operation, turn on suspect station for five minutes.

Refer to Alerts list. Take corrective action. Clear alert.

On output board,

does active station’s

light turn on?

Power down controller. Check cable connections between main board and output board.

Are alerts

displayed?

Yes

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Station / Valve Does Not Water (continued)

Is the MV and/or

pump light

on?

Yes

Does irrigation

commence for the known

working station?

Yes

Manually operate the known working station for one minute.

At station output board, change the wires back to original location and try again.

Refer to master valve and pump setup.

If field wiring is OK, replace valve/solenoid for defective zone.

Isolate problem to field wiring / valve solenoid or controller as follows:

At the station output board, swap the station wires of the defective station with a known working station.

from

Does

a master valve

or pump need to be

turned on for the

station to

operate?

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Display is blank

Start

MV board,

are all 5 power LEDs

illuminated?

Is the fuse blown?

Yes No

Yes

Consult Rain Master technical support.

Replace fuse and retest.

Verify AC power switch inside controller is in the “On” position.

Verify GFI circuit breaker is reset. Press “red” button to reset.

Verify main circuit breaker at remote power source is on.

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Program Starts But Does Not Water

Start

Yes

Assign proper master valve and pump to program.

Refer to a “Station/Valve Does Not Water”.

Check master valve and pump have been properly connected to the DX3 main board terminals.

Does

the program require

a master valve or

pump?

When the

program starts,

do LEDs for the MV

or pump turn

on?

Yes

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Program Starts But Stations Shut Off Immediately

Start

Consult Rain Master technical support.

See Flow Limits. Verify flow limits for each station.

See Current Limits. Verify current limits for each station.

Have

maximum flow

limits been

exceeded?

Yes

Have

minimum flow

limits been

set?

Yes

Have

minimum currents

been met?

Have

maximum current

limits been

exceeded?

Yes

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Monthly Flow Violation Occurred But Program Still Operates

Start

Yes

Consult Rain Master technical support.

See Water Limit. Change setup option from “Warning” to “Stop” (watering).

See Flow Setup. To assure monthly flow violations are reported and acted upon correctly, upper limit checking must be enabled. Change the limit option from Disabled to Enabled.

Has

the program

been set up to stop

watering at water

limit?

Are

cable connections

properly made?

Yes

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Multiple Stations Do Not Water (Many station lights on)

Station LED for the suspect zone turns on.

If a zone (and possibly various other stations as well) does not water, the field "common" wire for those stations is not connected (floating) to the controller.

Check the field wiring common connection at the controller and at the field junction where they may be tied together. Check for continuity of the common line from the controller to the field valve.

The following schematic diagram illustrates a sample wiring configuration of four solenoids connected to station outputs:

Controller Station Output Board

The solenoids connected to station outputs 1, 4, and 7 share one common line return to the station output board. Station #9 is shown as a normal operating station, which is connected independently from the other stations (not sharing the common connection).

If the common line is broken or open (as shown by the cross marks), current does not flow and the solenoid is not energized. This condition is possible whenever groups of field valve wiring configurations are tied together to one common return line.

87654321C

109C

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Control Devices (Rain Sensors, Freeze sensors, Etc.)

Many commercial sensor devices available in today's market take advantage of the common ground configuration to control watering operations. Devices such as rain sensors, freeze sensors, moisture sensors, etc. employ a control system which interrupts the common ground line of watering stations to control the shutdown of stations.

These devices have inherent limitations:

1. They exhibit "contact bounce" or jitter when the on/off threshold is reached. This may have adverse affects on pump systems.

2. Since they interrupt common lines, non-irrigation programs such as lighting programs are also affected.

3. It may be difficult to identify/interrupt the "common" wire if multiple commons come in from the field.

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Appendix A: Specifications

Appendix A: Specications

Cabinet Dimensions:

• Wall Mount: 11” W x 16” H x 5.625” D (27,9cm W x 40,6cm H x 14,29cm D)

• Pedestal Mount:

PSB: 16.5” W x 38” H x 17.25” D (41,9cm W x 96,5cm H x 43,8cm D)

SPED: 16” W x 34” H x 16” D (40,6cm W x 86,4cm H x 40,6cm D)

Temperature Range:

• Operating: +14°F to +140°F (-10°C to +60°C)

• Storage: -22°F to +149°F (-30°C to +65°C).

Power Specifications:

• Internal Transformer, Class 2, UL Listed, CSA Certified (or equivalent)

Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1A

Output: 24 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 100 VA max

• Maximum Load Per Station: 0.5A @ 24 VAC @ 77° (25°C)

• Maximum Load Per Master Valve: 0.5A @ 24 VAC @ 77°F (25°C)

• Maximum Load Per Pump Output: 0.5A @ 24 VAC @ 77°F (25°C)

• Total Maximum Load: 1.5A @ 24 VAC.

Output Surge Protection (excluding 2-wire decoder models):

6KV common, 1KV normal.

Controller Memory:

The DX3 utilizes NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory) technology to protect all user-defined program and setup data from loss in the event of a power failure. Time and date settings will be maintained without power for approximately 30 days.

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Appendix B: Flow Sensors

The DX3 controller provides a variety of user-configurable, flow-related features for up to three flow sensors, referred to as Flow #1, Flow #2, and Flow #3.

DX3 flow features/capabilities include:

• Display of instantaneous flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM) for all three meters as well as total (Flow #1 + Flow #2 + Flow #3). Flow rates are updated every ten seconds.

• Display of monthly flow accumulations in gallons for all three flow meters as well as total (Flow #1 + Flow #2 + Flow #3). Flow accumulation in gallons is updated every minute.

• Automatic termination of watering based upon flow limit violations:

• Main line flow rate for controller (GPM)

• Maximum flow rate per station (GPM)

• Minimum flow rate per station (GPM)

• Maximum flow accumulation per month (gallons)

• Unscheduled flow rate for controller (GPM)

• Automatic condemnation and reporting of stations violating flow limits. Alert information is provided in Chapter 9: Alerts.

• Automatic establishment of station upper and lower flow limits (Learn mode).

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Flow Sensor Installation Instructions

The plastic cover of the DX3 main board shows all inputs and terminal polarity. To install a Irritrol or Rain Master flow meter:

1. Power down the DX3 controller.

2. Connect the white and black wires as shown.

3. Return power to the controller.

4. To configure the flow sensor, go to Setup-->Flow-->Flow Sensors.

See Chapter 5: Setup on how to navigate the Flow Sensors screen. Use the "Flow Meter Offset and K Values" tables (next page) to properly calibrate the flow sensor.

Flow Sensor Overview

To establish flow limit checking either on a controller or individual station basis, verify the following:

• Flow meter is installed properly.

• Correct Offset and K values are entered.

• Station Upper Limits have been established. See "Max Flow Limit".

• Station Lower Limits have been established. See "Min Flow Limit".

• Main line flow limits have been established. See "Main Flow".

• Total Monthly Flow has been set. See "Flow Options".

• Unscheduled Flow Limit has been defined. See "Unscheduled Flow Limit".

• Upper and lower limit checking is enabled. See "Enable/Disable Limit Checking".

• The appropriate flow limit check delay has been established. See "Delay Limit".

• Selection of at least one of the three flow meters. See "Program OPT-INs".

FLOW 1”

MV1 MV2 MV3 P1 P2

24 VAC COM COM COM

FLOW/SENSORS/ALARM

1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 1 2

OFF

FLOW AUX.SENSOR INPUTS MV PUMP

+ - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + + + + + - - -

2 WIRE

VAC

12V

3.5V

24VAC

COMMON

DX3 MAIN BOARD

white to + black to -

CST flow meter

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If all above steps are completed, typical accuracy values of flow sensor readings are approximately within 1%.

Flow Sensor Oset and K Values

Each flow meter installation must include entry of the "offset" value and "K" values for proper calibration of the meter. The DX3 controller supports the complete line of Rain Master and Irritrol-branded flow sensor (DI & CST).

Data Industrial® Flow Sensors

PVC Sensor Body Material

Sensor Model # FS-150 FS-200 FS-300 FS-400

Pipe Size 1.5” 2” 3” 4”

Operating Range (GPM) 5-100 5-100 5-100 5-100

Max. Water Pressure 100 psi 100 psi 100 psi 100 psi

K-Value 457 776 2268 3752

Offset Value 0 104 483 834

Connection Type Slip Slip Slip Slip

Bronze Sensor Body Material

Sensor Model # FS-B100 FS-B125 FS-B150 FS-B200 FS-B250

Pipe Size 1” 1.25” 1.5” 2” 2.5”

Operating Range (GPM) 2-40 3-60 4-80 10-100 16-160

Max. Water Pressure 400 psi 400 psi 400 psi 200 psi 200 psi

K-Value 109 209 291 750 1021

Offset Value 27 32 24 0 370

Connection Type NPT

Female

NPT

Female

NPT

Female

NPT

Female*

NPT

Female

* Includes copper male adapter.

In addition to the standard models listed above, an impeller-type flow sensor adapter,

Model #FS-INSERT-B, is available to accommodate pipe sizes from 3” to 40” (7.6 to 102 cm). Requires pipe saddle with 2” female NPT inlet.

CST Flow Sensors

Sensor Model # FS-10 FS-B15 FS-15 FS-20 FS-30 FS-40 FS-60

Pipe Size 1" 1.5" 1.5" 2” 3” 4” 6"

Operating Range (GPM)

.86-52 3-90 1.8-108 2.8-170 6-288 10-480 45-

1080

Max. Water Pressure (psi)

240 250 240 240 150 150 150

K-Value 87 208 177 325 751 1237 2839

Offset Value 6 34 205 256 431 303 903

Connection Type Socket FIPT Socket Socket Saddle Saddle Saddle

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Appendix B: Flow Sensors

Flow Limit Checking

To perform limit checking, the controller computes a Gallon-Per-Minute (GPM) flow rate based upon the total gallons used in the previous 60 seconds.

Limit checks are performed on the following:

• Station upper limit

• Station lower limit

• Main flow limit

• Total monthly flow limit

• Unscheduled flow limit

Station limits can be automatically established by the controller or manually entered.

Station Upper Limit

Enter an upper flow limit for the station, as described in Chapter 5. The controller compares the flow meter reading to the station limit. If the meter value is larger than the limit, an alert is generated.

The suggested upper limit flow rate should be set to the nominal flow rate for the station + 20%.

The system default value for upper station limit is 500 GPM. Obtain the nominal flow rate from the controller display (see Chapter 7, for the steps in displaying flow rate). You should allow adequate "settling time" for the flow meter readings before obtaining the nominal flow rate.

If water pressure varies greatly, upper station limits should be increased.

Station Lower Limit

Enter a lower flow limit for the station, as described in Chapter 5. The controller compares the flow meter reading to the station limit. If the meter value is less than the limit, an alert is generated.

To detect a mis-adjusted valve or clogged line, enter a relatively small (but non-zero) lower limit. The system default value for lower station limit is 0 (zero) GPM.

Main Flow Limits

Enter the Main Flow Limit, as described in the Main Flow procedure in Chapter 5. The controller compares the flow meter reading to controller/main line station limit. If the meter value is greater than the limit, an alert is generated.

The system default value for controller/main line limits is 2000 GPM.

The Main Flow upper limit should be set higher than the total of all simultaneously "on" stations. However, this limit should be lower than the anticipated flow rate from a main line break.

In Flow Max systems, the total water consumption of all participating controllers is calculated into the Main Flow limit.

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Total Monthly Flow Limit

Enter a maximum monthly flow limit, as described in Chapter 4. The controller compares the accumulated monthly flow to maximum monthly flow limit. If the accumulated flow is greater than the limit, an alert is generated.

The system default value for maximum monthly total is 0.

When 0 is selected, no monthly flow checking is performed.

If the monthly limit is exceeded, there are two options available, STOP and WARNING. See Chapter 6: Program Entry for details on selecting each option.

If the STOP option is selected, the problem is reported in the alert list and watering stops.

Watering is restarted when:

• the limit is changed to a larger value

• the limit is changed to None

• a new month begins

If the WARNING option is selected, an alert is reported in the alert list and watering continues.

Unscheduled Flow Limit

Unscheduled Flow Limit is defined as any water flow that is not programmed or under the control of the controller. If a water flow is greater than the limit and no stations are on, the controller will shut down the water supply until the condition is corrected.

Unscheduled Flow conditions may be due to broken water lines, defective valves, faulty solenoids and etc.

The Unscheduled Flow procedure is given in the Controller Setup section of Chapter

4. The default limit is 200 GPM.

Enabling and Disabling Flow Limit Checking

When limits are disabled, no limit checking is performed. However, the GPM flow and total monthly flow readings are unaffected.

Delaying Flow Rate Limit Checking (Flow Check Delay)

Due to drainage of water lines, the initial flow rate for a station may be much higher than the station steady state condition. To prevent erroneous station fault detections, the controller delays a period of time after a station is turned on before making flow rate limit checks. This delay may be set from 1 to 6 minutes.

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