Toro IBOC Plus Series Data Sheet

4, 8 and 12 station

Micro-Irrigation

outdoor models

IBOC Plus Series

Application:

The IBOC Plus family of battery-operated hybrid controllers
offers unique solar and solar/battery-powered options to
provide full power for up to 20 days without sun. For added
reliability, IBOC Plus includes non-volatile memory and
enhanced lighting protection for dependable performance.
All these features make the IBOC Plus controller ideal for
remote agricultural, commercial and industrial installations.

Features:

Flexible Programming

• Three independent programs offer concurrent operation capability

• Odd/even day calendar with day exclusion; seven-day calendar; or one to 62 skip days

• Station water times in one-minute to 23-hour-and-59-minute increments

• Eight start times per program for up to 24 daily start times

Easy Operation

• 6 VDC-powered, solar-powered or combined
battery/solar-powered

• Solar-powered converter can be mounted up to
1,000 feet from IBOC Plus (A-SPC-2 option)

• Non-volatile memory retains all program data
(and real time for 10 minutes)

• Programmable “Rain Delay” postpones
automatic operation for up to 31 days

• Large, easy-to-read LCD displays English
or Spanish

• One- to 10-minute programmable test cycle

• Selectable, programmable master valve

• 365-day calendar with automatic leap
year adjustment

IBOC Plus Series

Quality Enhancements

• Start-time stacking within each program

• Enhanced lightning protection

• Water budgeting from 10-200%

• Electronic circuit breaker detection for open
and shorted conditions

Electrical Specifications

• Powered by one six-volt alkaline battery or
one A-SPC-2 (solar-powered converter)

• Output: 24 VDC latching

• Master valve output per program

• Installed Irritrol Systems, Hardie and Richdel
valves must be converted from AC with
24 VDC latching solenoids (E2002)

• Max. operating pressure: 120 psi

Controllers to Valves

Wire size (Awg) 20 18 16 14 12

Distance (ft.) 400 600 1000 1600 2400

Solar Option

• Simple, hassle-free mounting on top of any
IBOC Plus controller model or mounted up to
1,000 feet from the controller

• Maintenance-free gel cell battery: three-year life

• Solar to load ratio: 6-to-1 (provides full power to
IBOC Plus for up to 20 days without sun)

• Output: 25-27 VDC/50mA

• Solar amp/hrs. per day: 600mA, typical

• Load amp/hrs. per day: 100mA, typical

• Operating temperature: -30°C (-22°F) to +60°C
(140°F)

• Storage temperature: -40°C (-40°F) to +80°C
(176°F) Solar Power Converter Remote
Mounting Wire Sizing Wire Size (Awg) 20 18 16
Distance (Ft.) 200 500 1000

Solar Power Converter
Remote Mounting Wire Sizing

Wire size (Awg) 20 18 16

Distance (ft.) 200 500 1000

Example:

How To Order:

A - IBOC - 4Plus

Model
A-IBOC-4Plus 4
A-IBOC-8Plus 8
A-IBOC-12Plus 12

NOTE: The A-SPC-2 option must be
purchased separately

©2012 The Toro Company
Micro-Irrigation Business

1588 N. Marshall Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020-1523, USA
Tel: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone] or [phone]

Number of

Stations

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ALT008 1/03

Dimensions

IBOC Plus A-SPC-2

Height: 9 1⁄4" Height: 4 9⁄16"

Width: 10 3⁄4" Width: 10 3⁄8"

Depth: 5 1⁄4" Depth: 3 3⁄8"

Optional Accessories

• Solar converter (A-SPC-2; includes batteries)

• Pedestal mount (A-P-2B: all station models)