Toro Micro-Master Series, Micro-Master Touch User Manual

Micro-Master Touch User Guide

Micro-Master

Series

Micro-Master Series by Toro

Micro-Master Touch User Guide

by Toro Australia Pty Ltd

Congratulations on purchasing a Micro-Master Touch Irrigation Controller. The Micro-Master Touch Controller represents a significant change in the

capabilities of irrigation controllers. Some of the Micro-Master Touch features include Touch Screen Control

Modular Construction for ease of expansion and repair Life Support Powerful Rules capability Multiple Pump Sets Multiple Filter Banks In-field upgrades Extensive connectivity options Direct communications USB, RS232, RS485 Modems Analog, GSM Internet GPRS Modem Ethernet, Wireless LAN

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For service or repair, contact: TDS Software Solutions Pty Ltd

Unit 11 / 78 Morrow Rd, Lonsdale South Australia, 5160 Phone: +61 8 8383 6851 Mobile: 0414 645 171 Email: david@tdssoftware.com.au Web: www.tdssoftware.com.au Micro-Master Forum: forum.tdssoftware.com.au

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Table of Contents

Foreword

1 Introduction

................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1

Controller Capabilites

................................................................................................................................... 2

1.2

Do's & Dont's

2 About This Manual

3 Controller Part Numbers

4 Installation Instructions

................................................................................................................................... 7

4.1

Wall Mount Installation

................................................................................................................................... 7

4.2

Module Installation

................................................................................................................................... 9

4.3

Master/Remote selection

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

4.4

Connecting Valve Wire

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

4.5

Earth Stake

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

4.6

Standby Battery

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

4.7

12 Volt DC Operation

5 Controller Setup and Configuration

................................................................................................................................... 13

5.1

Overview

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

5.2

Setup Selection

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

5.3

System Setup and Upgrade

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

5.4

Unit Configuration

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

5.5

Expansion Module Configuration

................................................................................................................................... 21

5.6

Radio-Master for Touch Field Modules

................................................................................................................................... 26

5.7

Communication Module Options

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

5.8

PIN Number Setup

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

5.9

Commissioning Table

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

5.10

Global Setup

6 Micro-Master Touch Screen Introduction

7 Home Screen

8 Status Screen

9 Multi Station Programs

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

9.1

Overview and Operation

................................................................................................................................... 43

9.2

Program Edit Screens

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Program List 9.2.1

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Program Edit - Sequential 9.2.2

.......................................................................................................................................................... 46

Program Edit - Grouping 9.2.3

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Chemical Edit 9.2.4

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Irrigation, Cycles and Start Times 9.2.5

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

Program Mode and Units 9.2.6

.......................................................................................................................................................... 50

Program Delays 9.2.7

.......................................................................................................................................................... 51

Control Inputs 9.2.8

.......................................................................................................................................................... 52

Pumps, Filters and Flow Meters 9.2.9

.......................................................................................................................................................... 53

Program Status and Totals 9.2.10

10 Single Station Programs

................................................................................................................................... 54

10.1

Overview and Operation

................................................................................................................................... 56

10.2

Station List

................................................................................................................................... 58

10.3

Station Edit

................................................................................................................................... 59

10.4

Station Advanced Parameters

11 Pump Sets

................................................................................................................................... 64

11.1

Overview and Operation

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

11.2

Pump Set List

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

11.3

Pump Set Edit

................................................................................................................................... 68

11.4

Pump Set Advanced Parameters

12 Filter Banks

................................................................................................................................... 71

12.1

Overview and Operation

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

12.2

Filter Bank List

................................................................................................................................... 74

12.3

Filter Bank Edit

................................................................................................................................... 75

12.4

Filter Bank Advanced Parameters

13 Chemicals

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

13.1

Overview and Operation

................................................................................................................................... 79

13.2

Chemical List

................................................................................................................................... 80

13.3

Chemical Edit

................................................................................................................................... 81

13.4

Chemical Advanced Parameters

14 Control Sensors

................................................................................................................................... 82

14.1

Overview and Operation

................................................................................................................................... 83

14.2

Sensor Selection

................................................................................................................................... 84

14.3

Rules

.......................................................................................................................................................... 84

Overview and Operation 14.3.1

.......................................................................................................................................................... 86

Rules List 14.3.2

.......................................................................................................................................................... 87

Rules Edit 14.3.3

.......................................................................................................................................................... 88

Rule Status and Totals 14.3.4

................................................................................................................................... 88

14.4

Flow Meters

.......................................................................................................................................................... 88

Overview and Operation 14.4.1

.......................................................................................................................................................... 91

Flow Meter List 14.4.2

.......................................................................................................................................................... 92

Flow Meter Edit 14.4.3

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

Flow Meter Status and Totals 14.4.4

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

14.5

Aggregate Flow Meters

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

Overview and Operation 14.5.1

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Aggregate Flow Meter List 14.5.2

.......................................................................................................................................................... 97

Aggregate Flow Meter Edit 14.5.3

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

Aggregate Status and Totals 14.5.4

................................................................................................................................... 99

14.6

Digital Sensors

.......................................................................................................................................................... 99

Overview and Operation 14.6.1

.......................................................................................................................................................... 100

Digital List 14.6.2

.......................................................................................................................................................... 101

Digital Edit 14.6.3

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

Digital Status and Totals 14.6.4

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

14.7

Rain Bucket

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

Overview and Operation 14.7.1

.......................................................................................................................................................... 104

Rain Bucket Edit 14.7.2

................................................................................................................................... 105

14.8

Analogue Sensors

.......................................................................................................................................................... 105

Overview and Operation 14.8.1

.......................................................................................................................................................... 107

Analogue List 14.8.2

.......................................................................................................................................................... 108

Analogue Edit 14.8.3

.......................................................................................................................................................... 110

Analogue Status and Totals 14.8.4

................................................................................................................................... 110

14.9

Switch Sensors

.......................................................................................................................................................... 110

Overview and Operation 14.9.1

.......................................................................................................................................................... 112

Switch Sensor List 14.9.2

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

Switch Sensor Edit 14.9.3

.......................................................................................................................................................... 114

Switch Input Status and Totals 14.9.4

15 Manual Spot Watering

115

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15.1

Overview and Operation

................................................................................................................................... 115

15.2

Manual Operation

16 Reports

118

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

16.1

Overview

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

16.2

Report Selection

................................................................................................................................... 119

16.3

Report List

................................................................................................................................... 120

16.4

Report Edit

................................................................................................................................... 121

16.5

Report Settings

17 Life Support

123

................................................................................................................................... 123

17.1

Overview

................................................................................................................................... 124

17.2

Life Support Screen

18 Generic Edit Screens

126

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18.1

Text Edit

................................................................................................................................... 126

18.2

Number Edit

................................................................................................................................... 127

18.3

Time Edit

................................................................................................................................... 128

18.4

Group Edit

................................................................................................................................... 128

18.5

Allocated Station Edit

................................................................................................................................... 129

18.6

Control / Sensor Selection

................................................................................................................................... 130

18.7

Log View

19 TMR1 Series Remote

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20 Technical Specifications

132

21 Fault Finding

135

................................................................................................................................... 135

21.1

Overview

................................................................................................................................... 136

21.2

Fault Finding Flow Chart

................................................................................................................................... 136

21.3

Fault Finding - Possible Cause

................................................................................................................................... 137

21.4

Diagnostics

................................................................................................................................... 138

21.5

Checking Field Wiring and Valve Currents

................................................................................................................................... 139

21.6

Voltage On Unused Pins

22 Copyright Notice

141

23 Glossary of Terms

142

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1 Introduction

The Micro-Master Touch Irrigation Controller is the latest in a long line of reliable Australian designed and built controllers brought to you by Toro. It uses the latest in microprocessor technology, including a full colour, touch screen LCD display. Each controller consists of a Master Unit, and up to 4 Remote Units.

The Master Unit is supplied with one 8 Station Module, and can be expanded with 8 Station Modules up to a total of 32 Stations.

Remote Units are supplied with one 8 Station Module, and can be expanded with 8 Station Modules up to a total of 32 Stations.

It is not necessary to expand each unit before another Remote Unit is added to the controller. Since each Remote Unit has it's own power supply and is physically separate from the Master Unit, Remote Units can be placed in different locations to the Master Unit. For example, the Master Unit could be located in the main office, and an Expansion Unit could be located in the pump shed, and used to control the pumps, filters and chemical injection system.

1.1

Controller Capabilites

The Micro-Master Touch controller supports various expansion and communication cards. Expansion Modules include 8 station modules, digital input modules, and analogue input modules. Communication cards include RS232 modules, Analogue/GSM/GPRS Modem interface modules,

RS485 modules, USB modules, and Ethernet interface cards. Each Micro-Master Touch controller can be expanded out to 160 stations using additional Remote

controller units (up to 4 units). Communication between units is achieved by RS485 communication modules or through the addition of the Radio-Master for Touch range of wireless modules.

The Touch Controller supports 32 individual irrigation programs. Each program operates independently and can be in sequential or grouping mode. Irrigation Programs can be independently Enabled, (Rain Switched). There are two levels of globally enabling irrigation programs. A global enable and rain switch stops all idle programs from starting but allows currently active programs to complete. Individual programs can be set to ignore the rain switch control.

Programs have the following capabilities:

· Irrigation Units can be seconds, minutes or volumetric,

· Chemical Injection Units can be set independently of the main program. Each chemical has it's

own units and may be seconds, minutes, or volumetric.

· 14 day daytable. Each day can have different number of cycles, and include or exclude chemical injection,

· Up to 8 start times,

· 4 chemicals per group or station,

· Up to 48 groups with up to 40 Stations per group,

· Water budget percentage, 0 to 250%,

· Individual external inputs for starting, stopping, holding and skipping groups/stations,

· Individual Flow Meters for each program, pump, and chemical,

· Staggered programs, where the completion of one program can start another,

· Filter bank support,

· Pump set support.

The chemical system supports up to eight chemicals. Each chemical has individual prewet/mixing times and can be assigned to any station outputs in the

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controller. Any four of the eight chemicals can be associated with each program. The Filter Bank system supports up to eight separate banks of filters. Each filter bank may contain up to eight filters, and each filter can be assigned to any station output

in the controller. The Pump Set system supports up to eight separate sets of pumps. Each pump set may contain up to four pumps, and each pump can be assigned to any station output

in the controller. Each pump set supports runtime levelling, priority, and can support a VFD as pump 1.

1.2

Do's & Dont's

The Micro-Master Touch controller will give you many years of faithful service, as do all Micro-Master products, but there are certain requirements that should be observed when using the controller, as with all electrical equipment.

· Don't leave the door open when you have finished with the controller. Water entering into the controller via an open door is not covered by your warranty. A burst pipe in a pump shed, for example, can do a lot of damage.

· Do ensure that all wiring holes in the case are sealed. Ants, mice and slugs can also destroy the unit if they are allowed entry and will not be covered by your warranty.

· Don't use metal objects to select icons on the LCD screen. You can destroy the touch pad. A finger, eraser tipped pencil or wand is all that is needed.

· Don't mount the unit where it is exposed to full sun during the day. Temperatures within the unit may become excessive causing it to fail. Always supply some shade from the elements.

· Do install a backup battery. This will support the unit during any minor power outages.

· Don't use any chemical products to clean the LCD display. A slightly moist clean cloth is all that is

required to lightly wipe away any marks.

· Do use an earthed power source as this will supply greater protection for the unit.

· Don't open up the 240v AC side of the controller. These voltages can be lethal, particularly

if water has entered the case. Always use a licensed support person or return the unit for repair.

· In areas with known voltage fluctuations, or frequent 'brownouts', we recommend that the controller be connected to a UPS and surge protection device.

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2 About This Manual

Digital interactive copies of this manual in various formats are available for download from http:// www.tdssoftware.com.au/manuals/

This manual (in digital form) has been designed to be context sensitive, and includes many topic links and image hotspots.

Clicking a button in an image will, where possible, cause a jump to the same screen as if the button were clicked on the physical Touch controller.

Where not possible or appropriate, the hotspot links to a paragraph explaining the purpose of the button.

Where appropriate, examples in this manual have been drawn from a real world example. In this example, a treelot is irrigated using recycled water from a storage tank. There are two zones

in the treelot, allocated to Stations 1 and 2, and a flushing valve (station 4) is connected to both zones to drain solids from the line after irrigation. The treelot irrigation program operates in grouping mode. The storage tank is circulated with a five minute on, five minute off cycle repeating 6 times each shift, running four times every day. Two master valves are connected to the irrigation (station

5) and circulation (station 6) mainlines A pump is connected to station 7, an ozone generator is

connected to station 11, and two filters in a single bank are connected to stations 9 and 10. Chemical injection is performed each treelot irrigation. Three level sensors detect when the tank is empty, almost full, and full. The empty and full sensors control the treelot irrigation, and the almost full sensor stops the ozone generator, and stops the circulation program.

A diagram of the real world example is shown below.

1 2

Tank Full

Tank Empty

Almost Full

(Circulation Stop)

Treelot Zone 1

Treelot Zone 2

Figure 1 - Real World Example Schematic

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3 Controller Part Numbers

The Micro-Master Touch controller is a modular design. The Master Unit is supplied as a minimum, with one 8 Station Module, and can be expanded with 8

Station Modules up to a total of 32 Stations. Remote Units are supplied as a minimum, with one 8 Station Module, and can be expanded with 8

Station Modules up to a total of 32 Stations. It is not necessary to expand each unit before another Remote Unit is added to the controller. Since

each Remote Unit has it's own power supply and is physically separate from the Master Unit, Remote Units can be placed in different locations to the Master Unit. For example, the Master Unit could be located in the main office with one 8 Station Module, and an Expansion Unit could be located in the pump shed, and used to control the pumps, filters and chemical injection system with multiple 8 Station Modules.

Product Description

MMTOUCH-MST8 / 16 / 24 / 32 Micro-Master Touch Master Unit, 8, 16, 24, 32 station variants MMTOUCH-REM8 / 16 / 24 / 32 Micro-Master Touch Remote Unit, 8, 16, 24, 32 station

variants MMTOUCH-STN Micro-Master Touch 8 Station Relay Module MMTOUCH-DIG Micro-Master Touch 8 Input Digital Input Module MMTOUCH-ANL Micro-Master Touch 8 Input Analogue Input Module MMTOUCH-485E Micro-Master Touch RS485 Remote Communication Module MMTOUCH-485C Micro-Master Touch RS485 Master Communication Module MMTOUCH-USB Micro-Master Touch USB Communication Module MMTOUCH-ETH Micro-Master Touch Ethernet Communication Module MMTOUCH-232 Micro-Master Touch RS232 Communication Module MMTOUCH-MDM Micro-Master Touch Modem Communication Module MMTOUCH-WIF Micro-Master Touch WiFi Communication Module RMT200 Radio-Master for Touch Radio Expansion Module RMT100 Radio-Master for Touch PC Radio RMT800 Radio-Master for Touch 8 Station Field Module RMT440A Radio-Master for Touch 4 Station, 4 Analog Input Field

Module RMT440D Radio-Master for Touch 4 Station, 4 Digital Input Field Module RMT-ANT Radio-Master for Touch Antenna

Spare Parts Description

(refer Exploded Diagrams Figs 2 & 3) MMTOUCH-FP Micro-Master Touch Front Panel MMTOUCH-MTH Micro-Master Touch Motherboard MMTOUCH-POW Micro-Master Touch Power Supply MMTOUCH-TRN Micro-Master Touch Mains Transformer MMTOUCH-MIP Micro-Master Touch Mains Input Protection Module MMTOUCH-ISO Micro-Master Touch Isolation Module

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The diagram below shows the breakdown of a Micro-Master Touch Master Unit.

Figure 2 - Micro-Master Touch Master Unit - Exploded Diagram

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The diagram below shows the breakdown of a Micro-Master Touch Remote Unit.

Figure 3 - Micro-Master Touch Remote Unit - Exploded Diagram

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4 Installation Instructions

4.1 Wall Mount Installation

On the back of the controller is a “keyhole” shaped mounting slot as well as 2 mounting holes along the bottom edge. These mounting holes are shown circled red in the next picture. Access to the 2 mounting holes is from the front behind the bottom cover plate.

Figure 4 - Back of Micro-Master Touch Controller

When attaching to wall studs use a No. 10 self tapping screw and leave approx. 6mm of the head exposed to slip into the “keyhole” slot. To secure and stabilise the controller, drive additional screws through the bottom mounting holes.

NOTE: When mounting the controller to a sheet metal wall, it is essential to mount timber mounts to the wall first and then mount the controller to the timber. This prevents high temperatures being conducted to the controller.

4.2

Module Installation

The Touch controller uses various modules installed into "slots" on both the motherboard and processor boards to increase its versatility or capacity.

A wide range of modules are available for both the communication slots on the processor board and expansion slots on the motherboard. Both employ a similar method of mounting and are easy to install or remove.

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NOTE:

Before any installation or removal of a module occurs,

all power to the unit MUST

be removed

, including the backup battery. Never install or remove a module with power

applied. Damage to the module may occur and this is NOT covered by your warranty.

NOTE:

Two screws are used to provide power and to secure the Expansion Modules.

All

screws must be installed

for the Expansion Module to operate correctly.

The motherboard, which is at the bottom of the case, holds all of the field wiring modules, along with a power supply module and Radio-Master for Touch RMT200 module, if fitted.

The Power module (already fitted) and Expansion Slots number 5, 6 & 7 use screws to hold the module in place and are connected to the controller via 8 pins.

Expansion slots 1 to 4 are for the Station(Valve) relay modules, Analogue Input and Digital Input modules. Each of these modules is connected to the controller by a 20 way edge connector and held in place by 2 screws. The screw connection points supply 24V AC and GND to the modules, for the field wiring. Installing a module in slots 1 to 4 is achieved by inserting the tongue of the expansion module into the edge connector until the 2 screw holes align and then fitting the screws.

The tongue of the module is the slightly smaller end that has stripes down the edge, on both the top and bottom sides.

Expansion modules 5 & 6 are fitted on edge. Ensure that all the gold pins enter the header connector on the module and the screw mount aligns with the bracket, then insert the screw. Typically, this is where the RS485 modules would reside, when other remote units are connected using wire.

Expansion module 7 requires the pins to come through the board into the header and 4 screws to hold the module in place.

Remember, no power should be present when installing or removing modules. You may also find a magnetic screw driver of help when trying to install or remove screws.

The processor (or logic) board is the top board in the controller with the LCD screen attached. This board has 2 slots on the right hand side for various types of communication modules to be installed. These modules are shorter than the motherboard expansion modules and should never be interchanged. The connection of the module is achieved by an edge connector and a single screw to hold the module in place. Once again, slide the tongue of the module into the edge connector until the screw hole aligns and then insert the screw.

When you restart the controller, navigate to the Expansion Module Configuration page and initiate a scan by clicking the scan button.

The controller will perform a scan to determine what modules are fitted to the unit and update its configuration.

An example of a motherboard is shown in Figure 5. This motherboard has been populated with 2 8 Station Relay Modules (MMTOUCH-STN) in Expansion Module numbers 1 and 2, an RS485 Remote Expansion Module (MMTOUCH-485E) in Expansion Module number 6 and a Radio-Master for Touch

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Radio Expansion Module (RMT200) in Expansion Module number 7.

Figure 5 - Touch Motherboard with 2 MMTOUCH-STN,

RMT200 and MMTOUCH-485E modules

4.3

Master/Remote selection

The Micro-Master Touch controller can support up to a total of 160 station outputs. This is dependant on the number of remote units connected and the expansion modules fitted. One Micro-Master Touch Master Unit can support up to four Touch Remote Units, each fitted with a variety of expansion modules.

Configuration of a Touch Unit as either a Master Unit or Remote Unit is performed via a four switch block, numbered 1 to 4, on the motherboard, next to the ribbon cable connector and above Expansion Module number 1.

When configuring units, all power to the unit MUST be removed, including the backup

battery.

To designate a unit as the Master, all switches on the block should be in the OFF position. For Remote Unit number 1, the number 1 switch should be ON, all others OFF. For Remote Unit number 2, the number 2 switch should be ON, all others OFF. For Remote Unit number 3, the number 3 switch should be ON, all others OFF.

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For Remote Unit number 4, the number 4 switch should be ON, all others OFF. There can only be one Master controller and one of each of the remotes connected as a group. In the example below, a unit has been configured as Remote Unit number 1.

Figure 6 - Master / Remote Selection Switch

4.4

Connecting Valve Wire

1. Remove bottom cover.

2. Route 1 wire from each valve though one of the three holes in the bottom of the controller case. Insert each lead into the appropriate terminal on the connector.

For ease of wiring the connector heads can be removed if required.

3. The common wire for each valve should be attached to a single “Common” wire. Connect this Common wire to one of the terminals labeled COMMON.

4. When all valve wires have been connected, ensure that all holes and spaces between valve wires are sealed with a silicone sealant or similar. This ensures that insects, ants and vermin cannot enter the controller.

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An example of correctly terminated valve wiring is shown below.

Figure 7 - Wiring Terminal Blocks

4.5

Earth Stake

The Micro-Master Touch controllers have a high level of field surge protection (4500 amp 20usec). For this to work effectively, a good low resistance earth path must be provided to shunt the surges. A resistance value <10 ohms is acceptable. A resistance value between 10-30 ohms is marginal. A resistancevalue higher than 30 ohms is not acceptable. In severe lightning areas a 2 metre earth stake connected to one of the GND terminals can be used ( Use multi-strand 4-6mm wire ).

Ensure soil around the earth stake is kept moist to create a good earth.

4.6

Standby Battery

The Standby Battery is a 9V alkaline MN1604 miniature Battery. This will give several hours of standby time. The alkaline battery is essential in high temperature conditions as they have a shelf life of approximately 5 years at 40 degrees Celsius. In the long term, an alkaline battery will be more reliable and cheaper than an equivalent NiCad battery. They are replaced every 1 to 2 years depending on the number of power failures in the area.

Note: For extreme conditions with many power failures, a battery holder with (6 AA alkaline cells) will give an increased Standby time.

NI-Cad (Nickel Cadmium ) batteries should not be used for 2 reasons.

1. For a Ni-cad to be efficient, the operating cycle should be fully charged, then fully discharged. This is not the case for a Standby battery in an irrigation controller.

2. Poor operation in a high temperature environment. The capacity is only 20% of an alkaline cell and this is further reduced in high temperature environment.

The 216 standard carbon zinc battery should not be used because of very poor high temperature performance and low capacity.

4.7

12 Volt DC Operation

The Touch Series controllers can be easily changed to operate on 12VDC. It should only be used with caution as valves must be fitted locally as wires carrying DC current should not be installed under ground because of electrolysis. Ideal installation when hydraulic valves are used.

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1. Remove the 4 way connector from the motherboard.

2. Plug in the 12VDC adaptor plug supplied with the controller.

3. Connect the RED lead to +12VDC.

4. Connect the BLACK lead 0VDC.

5. Connect Earth stake as described in the Earth Stake installation instructions.

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5 Controller Setup and Configuration

5.1 Overview

The Micro-Master Touch contains a large number of setup and configuration options. The various options are described below.

System Setup

The controller setup supports multiple controller ID's within the one installation. To prevent confusion each controller must be assigned a unique controller identification number. Numbers do not need to be sequential.

A system wide date/time subsystem keeps track of day and time. The day and time is used to tag events within the controller.

The controller serial number is a unique factory assigned number. The controller version displays the current revision of the firmware. The firmware number is in the

form xx,yy,zz. Major revisions ( denoted by xx ) may not be compatible with earlier versions of the software or hardware. Minor revision numbers ( denoted by yy ) and indicate updated or added functionality in the firmware. All minor revisions are compatible within a major revision. For example, minor revision 1.4.z is compatible with revisions 1.0.z through 1.3.z. Minor changes to controller firmware are denoted by zz.

Changing the firmware is possible by loading a compatible firmware on to a USB flash storage device and installing the USB device in the front panel USB connector. Selecting the revision in the System Setup window and clicking the Edit icon will request confirmation. If approved, the controller will reboot and attempt to update the firmware from the file on the USB device. If a compatible file is not found, the controller will abort the firmware upgrade and restart.

Global Setup

The controller supports several functions for upgrading, or controller maintenance. The Global Setup screen supports backup of all controller configuration and totals to a connected USB storage device. This file can be used to restore the controller to a known state in the event that the front panel needs to be replaced, or the controller is inadvertently reset.

Options exist to clear the controller totals and logs only, or clear the entire controller configuration to the factory defaults.

For maintenance purposes the controller has two levels of program control. A Global Enable prevents all programs from starting. A rain switch enable prevents programs from starting, unless the program has the Ignore Rain Switch option ticked. By default, all programs obey the rain switch.

It is recommended that after the controller has been installed and configured, a backup of the controller be performed and the USB backup file stored in a safe location.

Unit Configuration

Each Unit can be assigned a name and individually be enabled or disabled. Each Remote Unit can be accessed using RS485 or RMT200 expansion modules. Selecting the Comms item and selecting edit will display a list of available Radio-Master for Touch radio addresses or RS485 addresses. Selecting the scan option on the radio address screen will search the controller network for all Radio-Master for Touch or RS485 based modules.

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Expansion Module Configuration

Each expansion module in the Master Unit (except expansion module 1) or a Remote Unit can be replaced in the field by a Radio-Master for Touch Field Module. The Expansion Module configuration screen allows selection of the expansion module. Selecting edit will display a list of available Radio-Master for Touch addresses. Selecting the scan option on the address screen will search the controller network for all Radio-Master for Touch Field Modules.

Selecting a radio designates the selected field module as a replacement for the expansion module. If an expansion module has been replaced by a field module, the expansion module in the master or remote unit becomes inoperable. If an Expansion Module in position 1 is replaced by a field module, no communication with a Remote Unit will be possible. Hence it is possible to have up to four radio expansion modules forming a virtual remote unit, without the need for a physical Remote Unit. When Radio-Master for Touch Field Modules are added to a controller, it is recommended that field modules remain separate from Remote Units. For example, if an installation has a Master Unit and 1 Remote Unit (Unit 1), then Field Modules should be added as Unit 2/Module 1 etc.

Access PIN Numbers

The controller supports two options for restricting access to levels of functionality in the controller. Once entered, a valid PIN is active for a user configurable time period. The default time period is 60

minutes. If a PIN is required, the user is directed to the PIN Entry screen. Limited access allows users to view the status of the various subsystems in the controller, and to

control single station and programs. Full access allows users access to all areas of the controller. Only users with full access can change

the PIN numbers. If a PIN number is forgotten, please contact Toro Technical Services for assistance.

Communication Options

The controller supports a number of communication options for connection to outside computing resources. These options are USB, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, WiFi, and GPRS/GSM/Analogue Modems.

Depending on the communication module option installed will determine the parameters available for configuration.

The Ethernet and WiFi communication modules support DHCP address resolution. The WiFi module supports WPA, WEP, and WPA2 encryption.

Diagnostics

The Micro-Master Touch controller contains a variety of diagnostic tools, for isolating faults in the front panel. The ability to produce a log file on an attached USB flash storage device can provide important information regarding the current operation of the controller.

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Setup Selection

The Setup Selection screen is displayed by pressing the icon on the Home Screen.

Figure 8 - Setup Selection Screen

System Setup and Configuration

Pressing this icon displays the System Setup screen to allow edit and control of the Controller ID, System Date and Time and allow in-field upgrade of the controller firmware.

Global Setup and Configuration

Pressing this icon displays the Global Setup screen to allow reset of the controller memories, and for setting controller global enable/disable control.

Unit Setup and Configuration

Pressing this icon displays the Unit Setup screen to allow configuration of Units and Expansion Modules.

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PIN number lock

Pressing this icon displays the PIN Number Setup screen to allow configuration of the controller PIN security.

Communication Modules

Pressing this icon displays the Communication Module Status screen to show the communication status and allow modification of available controller communication module options.

Life Support Setup and Configuration

Pressing this icon displays the Life Support Setup screen to allow edit and control of the Life Support features of the Controller. Life Support provides two levels of limited controller functionality in the event that the main control panel is inoperable.

Diagnostic Setup and Configuration

Pressing this icon displays the Diagnostics screen to allow diagnostic testing of the controller front panel.

Help

Pressing this icon displays a help screen explaining the options available.

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System Setup and Upgrade

The System Configuration Setup screen is displayed by pressing the icon on the Setup

Selection screen.

Figure 9 - System Configuration

Controller Identification Number

Clicking on the Controller ID will select the item, changing the background to light blue. Selecting the Controller ID then clicking Edit will display the Number Edit screen, allowing the controller ID to be changed.

Date Time

Clicking on the Date and Time will select the item, changing the background to light blue. Selecting the Date/Time then clicking Edit will display the Time Edit screen, allowing the controller date and time to be changed.

Version

This item displays the current version number of the controller firmware. Clicking on the version item will select the item, changing the background to light blue. Selecting version and then clicking Edit will display a confirmation screen. If confirmed, the controller will reset and update the controller from an upgrade file on the USB flash storage device if one is present.

The firmware update process does not perform any checks for operating programs or input conditions. The user must ensure that all controller programs are stopped before attempting a firmware upgrade.

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Controller Serial Number

The Controller Serial Number is a unique factory assigned number and is not configurable.

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Unit Configuration

The Unit Configuration Setup screen is displayed by pressing the icon on the Setup

Selection screen.

Figure 10 - Controller Unit Configuration

In the example screen shown in Figure 10, Remote Unit 1 has the default name of Unit 1, and is connected to the network using Radio Module number 2. The status for the unit is updated every 20 seconds, and the current runtime status is shown. The status shown is dependant on the type of modules in the remote unit. For analogue sensors, the current value of the sensor is shown, and for digital modules, the open/closed status is shown.

Unit Name

Each Unit can be assigned a name. Names are limited to 20 characters. Selecting the name button and clicking Edit will display the Text Edit screen.

Unit Enabled

Remote Units can be enabled or disabled. Disabling an Remote Unit prevents stations on that Remote Unit from being operated for example, to allow maintenance to occur. Clicking on the tick (cross) will change the Unit to disabled (enabled).

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Unit Update Rate

Clicking on the update item will select the item, changing the background of the selected item to light blue. Selecting the update item and clicking Edit will display the Number Edit screen.

The Unit Update Rate is the number of seconds between updates and defines how often the Master Unit communicates with Remote Units to gather status information. Changing the Unit Update Rate to a shorter time means the status of units is checked more often. Care should be taken to not set this rate too low, as it could delay the operation of stations being turned on or off. A value of 10 seconds is considered an absolute minimum without severely impacting station operations.

Unit Module Status

This area displays the current status of the unit expansion modules.

Unit Communication Method

Clicking on the Comms item will select the item, changing the background of the selected item to light blue. Selecting an item and then clicking Edit will display the Control Select screen to allow selection of available communication devices.

5.5 Expansion Module Configuration

The Unit Expansion Module Configuration screen is displayed by pressing the icon on the Unit Configuration screen.

Figure 11 - Controller Expansion Module Configuration

In the example screen shown above, Expansion Module 4 in the Remote Unit 1 has been replaced by a Radio-Master for Touch RMT800 Field Module with radio address 00 13 a2 00 40 93 ce 59. The module is version 1.0, serial number 201 and was manufactured in May 2014.

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Module Identification and Version

Clicking on the Expansion Module will select the item, changing the background to light blue. It will also show the build date, serial number and communication method for the selected expansion module.

Scan Expansion Modules

This icon will cause a scan of the selected Remote Unit to determine the current configuration of each expansion module in the Remote Unit.

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Radio-Master for Touch Field Modules

RMT Field Module Installation

Figure 12 - RMT800 Panel with connector positions

Aerial Installation

Figure 13 - Aerial mounted on Solar Panel

Note: Depending on the particular installation environment it may be easier to install the antenna prior to mounting the Solar Panel assembly onto the mast. Remember, the higher the antenna, the better the coverage.

Loosen the nut on the base of the antenna and slide the antenna into the slot located on the top edge of the Solar Panel Mounting Plate.

Retighten the nut on the base of the antenna.

Solar Panel Mounting Bracket Installation

The Solar Panel Mounting Plate has been designed to maximise the average available solar power whilst reducing wind resistance and providing ease of assembly. The angle of the Solar Panel has

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been optimised for locations near the latitude of Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth, but will provide good operation over most of Australia.

The Solar Panel Mounting Plate kit is supplied with 4 saddle clamps. Both 2” (50mm) and 1” (25mm) water pipe saddle clamps are supplied to allow several mounting options. Only two saddle clamps are required to mount the Solar Panel Mounting Plate.

Attach the Solar Panel Mounting plate to the mast using two saddle clamps and 3/16” bolts and nuts. Orientate the Solar Panel Mounting Plate so that the dark face of the Solar Panel is facing the

direction of the midday sun. This is approximately North and maximises the Solar Panel output. Tighten the 3/16” nuts. Route the Solar Panel power cable and antenna cable to the RMT Field Module. Secure the cables

using cable ties or other appropriate means.

RMT Field Module Installation

NOTE: It is important for the correct and continued reliable operation of the RMT Field Modules that cables and wires are not subjected to deformation or damage during installation or normal use. During installation, ensure that cables and wires are not positioned or routed such that deformation of cables or wires could occur. Routing of the antenna cable should not result in a bend radius of less than 75mm.

Using appropriate fasteners, attach the RM106 Module Mounting Plate in the desired position using the two ¼” holes located at the top and bottom of the Module Mounting Plate. Using the 3/16” bolts and nuts attach the RMT Field Module to the Module Mounting Plate and tighten.

Remove the front cover of the Radio-Master for Touch Field Module. Connect the antenna cable by passing the gold coloured cable connector through the left hand cable

gland on the bottom of the RMT Field Module. Route the antenna cable such that a Rain drip loop is formed. The apex of the loop should hang below the bottom edge of the RMT Field Module case. Take the antenna cable connector and gently screw it onto the gold antenna connection protruding from under the keyboard panel. Ensuring that the cable is not under stress tighten the gland to exclude water and pests. Damage caused by water and pests (ants, slugs, mice, etc.) is not covered under your warranty.

Connecting the Solar Panel Cable

Loosen the right hand cable gland nut and insert the Solar Panel power wires. Strip 5mm of insulation from the Solar Panel wires. Connect the red Solar Panel wire to the Connector Block Pwr position labelled”+” and connect the

blue or black Solar Panel wire to the Connector Block Pwr position labelled “-“. Tighten the cable gland nut.

Connecting the Battery Cable

The battery connector which was unplugged for shipment should now be connected to the Batt position on the right hand side of the RMT Field Module board, next to the Pwr connector. This must be done in order for the unit to function correctly.

Powering the RMT Field Module from a RM101 Plug Pack

Ensure the RM101 Plug Pack is not plugged into the 240V mains wall socket. Remove the connector from the cable by cutting the 2.1mm plug from the RM101 Plug Pack cable.

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