Toro Network VP Satellite Series User Manual

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Toro Network VP Satellite Series User Manual

Network VPTM 3.00 Satellite

User’s Guide

16 to 64 stations in eight-station increments

Field programmable for future upgrades

Does not require EPROM(s) replacement

Operates as a stand-alone controller or under the management of a central computer.

Supports wireline or radio communications with the central computer

Supports hybrid communication (wireline and radio) for increased flexibility and cost effectiveness

64 irrigation programs:

Independent stand-alone and central operation

Basic, Advanced and Grow-In programs with unique capabilities to meet your needs

Multi-Manual, Program Start and Syringe manual operations

Operates up to 32 stations simultaneously

Backwards compatible with Network 8000

Index

 

Radio Specifications -

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Fuse and Circuit Breaker Specifications

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Satellite Controller Specifications

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Modes of Operation -

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General Editing

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Timing Mechanism Components -

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Distribution Board Components -

 

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Output Board Components

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Pump / Common Board Components

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Communication Board Components -

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Power-Up Diagnostics -

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Home Key -

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Start Key -

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Pause / Resume Key -

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Stop Key -

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Satellite Settings -

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Station Settings

 

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Scheduled Watering

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16–21

 

• Basic Irrigation Program

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• Advanced Irrigation Program

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• Grow-In Irrigation Program -

 

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• GMM (Group Multi-Manual Function) -

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• Station Based Flow Management -

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Manual Watering -

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• Multi-Manual

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• Manual Syringe

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% (Percent) Adjust

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Diagnostics - - - - - - -

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Trouble Shooting Guide -

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Lithium Battery Replacement -

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- Back Cover

 

Electromagnetic Compatibility

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Back Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio Specifications

Equipment Type – Data radio, MAXON, model SD-125 U2

Frequency Band – UHF

RF Output Power – 2.0 watt

Current Consumption:

Standby (Muted) – < 65 mA

Transmit 2 watts RF power – < 1.0A

FCC License: FCC ID# MNT-PC-UC

Fuse & Circuit Breaker Specifications

Power Supply:

1.5A On/Off Switch/Circuit Breaker – Main Power Input

3.2A Fuse (Slow-Blow) – Field Output

4.0A Circuit Breaker – Control Functions (Timing Mechanism)

Output Board : 3A Fuse

Communication Board :

0.5A Fuse – Communication Line Protection

7.5A Fuse – Common Line Protection

0.5A Fuse – Pump Line Protection

Pump/Common & Communication Surge Protection Module (optional): 1A Fuse

Satellite Controller Specifications

Line Voltage: 115-120 or 230-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (switchable), 130 VA

Current Draw (no load): 0.21A @ 115-120 VAC, 60 Hz or 0.10A @ 230-240 VAC, 50 Hz

Current Draw (maximum load): 0.91A @ 115-120 VAC, 60 Hz or 0.45A @ 230-240 VAC, 50 Hz

Current Load (based on available 24 VAC)

Maximum Current Available for Load: 3.0A (72 VA)

Maximum Load Per Station: 0.75A (18 VA)

Maximum Load Per Pump/Master Valve: 1A (24 VA)

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

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

Introduction

The Toro Network VPTM Satellite combines modular flexibility, ease of use and increased programmability in a single controller.

Modularity means flexibility. The Network VP is available from 16 to 64 stations, and can expand in eight-station increments to meet your needs. Optional station switch capability and surge protection provide simple operation and added security.

The intuitive Network VP user interface is easy to use and includes a backlight for improved visibility in low light conditions, yet it is completely viewable in direct sunlight. The faceplate’s combination of menu keys, navigation arrows and input dial allows for easy menu navigation and quick settings establishment.

With 64 irrigation programs, the Network VP allows programming to the station level. Discrete local and central modes make stand-alone and central controlled operations independent from one another, while the ability to run up to 32 stations simultaneously lets you deliver more water, quicker than ever before.

Modes of Operation

The Network VP satellite can be placed in three operating modes: Central mode, Local mode and Off mode. In all three modes, the satellite will accept communications from SiteProTM. Select the mode of operation by pressing the Satellite Settings and selecting Comm Mode. Select from the three modes using the

Input Dial .

Central Mode - When placed in Central Mode, the satellite will allow SitePro to download irrigation programs, edit time and date and modify the satellite’s operation mode. If communication between central and satellite

is interrupted for more than one hour, the Central Mode LED indicator will start flashing until communication is reestablished.

Note: Only SitePro 2.1 or later can modify the satellite’s operation mode. Previous SitePro versions are not capable of this operation.

Local Mode - When placed in Local mode, the satellite will execute previously downloaded or locally configured irrigation programs. In this mode, the satellite will allow the central to edit time, date and operation mode but will not allow modification of settings affecting irrigation programs.

Off Mode - When placed in Off mode, the satellite will not execute any watering operation whether it is program or manually initiated. Any watering operation will terminate once the satellite is placed in Off mode. Watering operations will resume once the satellite is placed back to Central or Local mode. In this mode, the satellite will allow the central to edit time, date and operation mode but will not allow modification of settings affecting irrigation programs.

General Editing

Pressing a menu key on the Network VP satellite will display menu items. Items with fields containing values that can be edited are called Entry Fields. Use the Arrow Keys to navigate through the menus and entry fields. Modify any selected value by scrolling through the selection using the Input Dial .

Values will be saved automatically when you exit an entry field or press another menu key. Pressing the HOME Key

will also save any modification and revert back to Home display.

Additionally, if no keypad activity is detected within five minutes, the satellite will automatically save any modifications and revert back to Home display.

Timing Mechanism Components

 

 

 

 

 

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Left and Right

 

Network vp

 

 

 

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Arrows allow you to select the

 

 

Satellite Mode

 

 

next entry field within the same

 

 

 

Central

Local

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

menu line. Any changes will be

 

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saved after you exit that entry

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Up and Down

 

 

 

 

 

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Arrows allow you to scroll up

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and down through the menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Operation Mode LED

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Home

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Manual

Scheduled

 

Watering13 Watering

 

Display will indicate the current

 

 

 

 

 

 

satellite operation mode.

 

 

 

 

 

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LCD Panel is the display

 

%Adjust

 

Start

Pause /

 

 

 

 

Resume

 

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Diagnostics

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Settings

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Station

 

Stop

 

Satellite

 

 

 

Settings

 

5 Input Dial allows you to scroll through the value selection within the selected entry field.

6 Home Key allows you to exit from any function menu and return the satellite to normal operation. After pressing the Home Key, all modifications to the settings will be saved.

7 Manual Watering Menu Key allows you to activate station(s) or program(s) manually.

8 Scheduled Watering Menu Key allows you to modify each irrigation program’s parameter. Use this function to assign the program start times, end times, delay times, stations, runtimes, repeats and maximum simultaneous stations per program.

9 Diagnostics Menu Key allows you to view the satellite’s firmware version as well as sequentially activate each stations momentarily. Use this function to troubleshoot the system.

10 Station Settings Menu Key allows you to modify station parameters. Within this setting, you can specify each station’s percent adjust, disable the station from any activity, hold station watering for a specific number of days, set the station type to a switch and create or edit the station description/name.

11 Percent Adjust Menu Key allows you to adjust watering to a specific percentage range. The user can specify percentage adjustment for satellite, programs and stations.

12 Start Key will execute selected program or manual operation.

13 Pause/Resume Key will pause currently activated program(s). Press the key while in pause and select Resume to continue operation.

14 Stop Key will cancel currently running program(s) or station(s).

15 Satellite Settings Menu Key allows the user to modify the satellite parameters. Users can specify the satellite communication mode, hold duration for satellite’s activity, the language, clock settings, date, day change, CSG address, satellite address, station delay, maximum number of stations to run simultaneously, units and display contrast. Within this menu, the user can also reset all programs, reset the station parameters and reset all disables.

Distribution Board Components

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15V, 9V and 12V LED Indicator - When illuminated, the LED indicates the presence of the corresponding voltage in the satellite’s circuitry.

2GND, 12V, 9V and 5V Sources - Voltage source pins provide terminals for monitoring the satellite’s internal voltages with the use of a digital multi-meter or an oscilloscope.

3Timing Mechanism Cable Socket - VP Timing Mechanism data cable connection socket.

4Data Cable Socket - (For future use.)

5Power Source Socket - 15 VAC input power cable from the satellite’s transformer.

6RS-232 Data Socket - The RS-232 Data connector enables the satellite to interface with a laptop or Hand-Held PC.

Output Board Components

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Output Board LED Indicator - When

 

 

illuminated, the LED indicates that power is present at

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the output board.

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Station LED Indicator - When illuminated,

 

 

the LED indicates that the corresponding station

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output has been activated.

3 Output Board Fuse - Each output board is equipped with a 3A fuse. Placing individual fuse to each board enables the satellite to bypass any shorted output board and continue operation to the remaining output boards.

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Fuse LED Indicator - When illuminated, the

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ON

 

LED indicates that the fuse is functional.

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Standard Station terminal Connector

OFF

 

 

AUTO

 

- If no additional surge protection is needed, the

 

 

 

 

standard station terminal connector is sufficient for

 

 

 

 

station connection.

 

 

 

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Surge Output Board - The surge output

 

 

 

 

board is used in lightning prone areas where

 

 

 

 

additional surge protection is needed. The Surge

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Output board also allows the user to manually

 

 

 

 

activate or deactivate any station with a switch.

 

 

 

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Pump / Common Board Components

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Pump Terminal Switch - The Pump terminal can be placed in

 

 

ON, OFF or Auto with this switch.

 

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Common Terminal Switch - The Common terminal can be

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placed in ON, OFF or Auto with this switch.

 

 

Note: The Common switch must be set to ON when activating a

 

 

station using the output board station switch.

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Pump LED Indicator - When illuminated, the LED indicates

 

 

activation of the pump terminal.

 

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Common LED Indicator - When illuminated, the LED

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indicates the activation of the 1st common terminal.

 

PUMP COMMO

ON

OFF

AUTO

PUMP COMMON

PUMP COMMON

ON

OFF

AUTO

PUMP COMMON

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Common LED Indicator - When illuminated, the LED

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indicates the activation of the 2nd common terminal.

 

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24 VAC Indicator - When illuminated, the LED indicates that

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the

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24 VAC in the Pump/Common output board and the fuse are

 

 

 

functional.

 

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7 Pump/Common Board Fuse - The Pump/Common output

 

board is equipped with a 1A fuse.

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8 Output LED Indicator - When illuminated, the LED indicates

 

the presence of voltage at the pump terminal output.

 

Communication Board Components

1Communication Data Socket - Timing mechanism interface

2Power Supply Socket - Pump/Common board interface

30.5A Fuse - Communication Line Protection

40.5A Fuse - Communication Line Protection

57.5A Fuse - Common Line Protection

60.5A Fuse - Pump Line Protection

 

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Power-Up Diagnostics

Upon power-up, the satellite will display:

Network VP Booting

The Network VP Satellite will initiate a diagnostic test automatically during power-up. This function will take approximately ten seconds and it can not be bypassed. If a problem is detected during the diagnostic test, it will be indicated on the display. These status information can not be edited. The information is as follows:

Line 1: Network VP Firmware Version and Revision Date

Line 2: Detect: [xx stations, yy sensors] (xx = number of stations detected, yy = number of sensors detected) Line 3: Last Power Downtime Date and Time

Example:

Rev: 3.00 05/30/08 Detect: 64sta, 00sen PD - 02/01/08

The default Home display will follow after the diagnostic display has timed-out.

Home display example:

Sun 04/02/06

02:31 pm

Sat# 001-001

Sec: 57

Day Change:

12:00am

Home Key

Pressing the Home Key will revert to the default display. When editing irrigation programs, Station or Satellite settings, pressing the Home Key will save any setting modifications and return the user to the Home display.

Home display examples:

Sun 04/02/06

02:31 pm

(Typical Home display with no active scheduled program)

Sat# 001-001

Sec: 57

 

Next start:

03:00am

 

Sun 04/02/06

02:31 pm

(Home display with two active scheduled programs)

Sat# 001-001

Sec: 57

 

Running 02 programs

(Use the down arrow

button to access hidden display lines on the screen)

P01

Sta01

00:09:46

 

 

P05

Sta25

00:19:51

 

 

The Day Change line will display the next program start time (Next Start: HH:MM) if the current day is an active watering day. If the satellite is running a program, the Day Change line will display Running XX programs to indicate the number of active programs.

If the satellite has an active running program, the display will read:

Sun 04/02/06

02:31 pm

 

Sat# 001-001

Sec: 57

 

Running 04 prg+ Man (Running Multi-Manual)

P01

Sta01

%00:05:00

(The “%” symbol before the runtime indicates that station 01 is percent adjusted.)

P01

Sta02

00:05:00

(P01 indicates Program 01 is currently active)

P01

Sta03D

00:05:00

(The “D” symbol after the station number indicates that station 03 is disabled.)

P02

Sta10P

00:05:00

(The “P” symbol after the station number indicates that program 02 is paused.)

P03

Soak04

00:00:32

(“Soak” indicates that Station 04 of Program 03 is active and in the soak transition.)

GMM Sta35

00:15:00

(GMM indicates that Group Multi-Manual is active)

Man

Sta21

00:10:00

(“Man” indicates Manual Watering is currently active)

Man

Sta22S

00:10:00

(The “S” symbol after the station number indicates that program 02 is stacked.)

Note: Program stacking occurs when the satellite is running a program where the maximum simultaneous station limit is surpassed. Additional scheduled programs will be stacked (delayed) until an available station can be

activated.

Start Key

Use the Start key to execute a manual function.

Note: Pressing the Start key while the satellite is idle will prompt the Manual Watering menu.

Multi-Manual Start Display

Multi-Manual Starting

03 (3-second countdown) STOP to cancel

Manual Syringe Start Display

Syringe Starting Program 01

03 (3-second countdown) STOP to cancel

Manual Start Program Display

Program 01 Starting

03 (3-second countdown) STOP to cancel

Group Multi-Manual (GMM) Start Program Display

GMM

Starting

03 (3-second countdown) STOP to cancel

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