Toro OSMAC G3 User Manual
OSMAC® G3 Satellite
User’s Guide
The OSMAC® G3 offers intuitive faceplate capabilities,
superior diagnostics and can be installed as a
complete satellite or as a retrofit faceplate upgrade
for existing E-OSMAC
• 16 to 64 stations in 8-station increments
• Field programmable for future upgrades
• Operates as a stand-alone controller or
under the management of a central computer
• Supports radio communications with the
central computer
• 12 irrigation programs
• Independent stand-alone and central operation
• Multi-Manual, Program Start and Syringe manual
operations
• Operates up to 16 stations simultaneously
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satellites.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ----------------------------------------------------- 1
Home Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
Menu Navigation -------------------------------------------------- 1
Modes of Operation ------------------------------------------------ 2
Setting the Clock and Mode
Clock Set ------------------------------------------------- 2
Clock Mode ---------------------------------------------- 2–3
Setting the Date and Mode
Date ----------------------------------------------------- 3
Date Mode ------------------------------------------------ 3
Setting Scheduled Watering ------------------------------------------ 4
Setting OSMAC G3 for Radio Communications
Satellite Address -------------------------------------------- 6
Satellite Radio Frequency --------------------------------------- 6
Settings Menu
Station Settings --------------------------------------------- 7
Comm Mode ----------------------------------------------- 8
Reset Prg’s ------------------------------------------------ 8
Reset Sta’s ------------------------------------------------ 9
Reset Unit ------------------------------------------------- 9
Enable Sta’s ----------------------------------------------- 9
Clock Set ------------------------------------------------ 10
Clock Mode ----------------------------------------------- 10
Date Mode ----------------------------------------------- 10
Date ---------------------------------------------------- 11
Sat Address ---------------------------------------------- 11
Max Sim Sta ----------------------------------------------- 11
Display Adj ----------------------------------------------- 12
Radio Settings --------------------------------------------- 12
Manual Watering
M-Manual ------------------------------------------------ 14
Programs ------------------------------------------------ 14
Syringe -------------------------------------------------- 15
Communication
Page Monitor ---------------------------------------------- 15
Page History ---------------------------------------------- 15
Radio Menu ----------------------------------------------- 15
Sat Address ---------------------------------------------- 15
Comm Mode ---------------------------------------------- 16
What’s Running -------------------------------------------------- 16
Diagnostics
Revision ------------------------------------------------- 16
Event Codes ---------------------------------------------- 16
VA Monitor ----------------------------------------------- 16
Station Test ----------------------------------------------- 16
Seq Stations ---------------------------------------------- 17
Specifications --------------------------------------------------- 17
Electronic Compatibility -------------------------------------- Back Cover
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Introduction
The Toro® OSMAC® G3 Satellite combines modular flexibility, ease of use and increased programmability in a
single controller.
Modularity means flexibility. The OSMAC G3 is available from 16 to 64 stations, and can expand in 8-station
increments to meet your needs. Optional station switch capability and surge protection provide simple operation
and added security.
The intuitive OSMAC G3 user interface is easy to use and includes a back light for improved visibility in low-light
conditions, yet it is completely viewable in direct sunlight. The faceplate’s simple navigation arrows and Select
button allows for easy navigation and faster menu selection.
With 12 irrigation programs, the OSMAC G3 satellite 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 16 stations simultaneously lets you irrigate a wide variety of landscapes.
Home Screen
Press any button, except the left arrow, to access the menus and settings from the home screen.
Current Time
Current Date
Last Received Page
Central
11:30am
04/20/16 Wed Page Mode
OSMAC G3 Address: 001
7540, 10:17:54
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Satellite Operating Mode
Watering Operation Indicator
Satellite is Ready to Receive Page
Satellite Address
Menu Navigation
Select button – Press the Select button to select a menu or change a setting or value. When a setting or
SELECT
SELECT
value is selected, the cursor changes to a dark background and the setting or value can be changed by using the
UP and DOWN buttons. Pressing the Select button again will return the UP and DOWN buttons to navigation
mode.
UP and DOWN button – In navigation mode, the UP and DOWN buttons navigate up and down
though the menu selections. In the edit mode, they change settings and values. Use the
Select button to change
between navigation and edit mode.
LEFT and RIGHT button – The LEFT and RIGHT buttons are used to navigate left and right in a menu.
LEFT button is also used as a back button to return to the previous menu. If the LEFT button is pressed in
The
the navigation mode, the menu will return to the previous one. To get back to the home screen, keep pressing the
LEFT button in the navigation mode.
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Modes of Operation
The Toro OSMAC G3 Satellite can be placed in three operating modes: Central mode, Local mode and Off mode.
What’s Running
Manual Watering
Scheduled Watering
Communication
Diagnostics
Settings
Radio Monitor Sig
Page History
Radio Menu
Sat Address: 001
Comm Mode: Central
Central
Receive Only Radio
Radio Monitor Sig
Page History
Radio Menu
Sat Address: 001
Comm Mode:
Receive Only Radio
Local
Radio Monitor Sig
Page History
Radio Menu
Sat Address: 001
Comm Mode:
Receive Only Radio
Off
Central Mode – When placed in Central mode, the OSMAC G3 satellite will wait and execute radio commands
sent by the central. The satellite will ignore all scheduled watering but will execute manual watering.
Local Mode – When placed in Local mode, the OSMAC G3 will execute scheduled watering as well as manual
watering. Radio commands will be ignored.
Off Mode – When placed in Off mode, the OSMAC G3 will not execute any watering operation whether it is
scheduled 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.
Setting the Clock and Mode
Clock Set
What’s Running
Manual Watering
Scheduled Watering
Communication
Diagnostics
Settings
Clock Set: 11:15am
11
Clock Mode: Am/Pm
Date Mode: MMDDYY
Date: 01/01/16 Fri
Sat Address: 001
Max Sim Sta: 05
Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select
Step 2 – Press DOWN until Settings is selected and press Select
Step 3 – Press DOWN until Clock Set is selected and press Select
to access the controller menu.
SELECT
SELECT
.
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
to edit.
Step 4 – Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate between the HOURS and MINUTES parameters.
To edit the values, use the
UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the HOURS and
MINUTES.
Step 5 – Press Select
once the correct time is set.
SELECT
SELECT
Clock Mode
What’s Running
Manual Watering
Scheduled Watering
Communication
Diagnostics
Settings
Clock Set: 11:15am
Clock Mode: Am/Pm
Am/Pm
Date Mode: MMDDYY
Date: 01/01/16 Fri
Sat Address: 001
Max Sim Sta: 05
Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select
Step 2 – Press DOWN until Settings is selected and press Select
to access the controller menu.
SELECT
SELECT
.
SELECT
SELECT
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Step 3 – Press DOWN until Clock Mode is selected and press Select
SELECT
SELECT
to edit.
Step 4 – Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select between Am/Pm (12-Hour format) or 24 Hrs
(International format).
Step 5 – Press Select
once the correct format is selected.
SELECT
SELECT
Setting the Date and Mode
Date
What’s Running
Manual Watering
Scheduled Watering
Communication
Diagnostics
Settings
Clock Set: 11:15am
Clock Mode: Am/Pm
Date Mode: MMDDYY
Date: 01/01/16 Fri
01
Sat Address: 001
Max Sim Sta: 05
Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select
Step 2 – Press DOWN until Settings is selected and press Select
Step 3 – Press DOWN until Date is selected and press Select
Step 4 – Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate between the DAY, MONTH and YEAR.
To edit the values, use the
UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease until the correct
DAY, MONTH and YEAR is displayed.
Step 5 – Press Select
once the correct date is set.
SELECT
SELECT
to access the controller menu.
SELECT
SELECT
.
SELECT
SELECT
to edit.
SELECT
SELECT
Date Mode
What’s Running
Manual Watering
Scheduled Watering
Communication
Diagnostics
Settings
Clock Set: 11:15am
Clock Mode: Am/Pm
Date Mode: MMDDYY
MMDDYY
Date: 01/01/16 Fri
Sat Address: 001
Max Sim Sta: 05
Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select
Step 2 – Press DOWN until Settings is selected and press Select
Step 3 – Press DOWN until Date Mode is selected and press Select
Step 4 – Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select between MMDDYY (Month/Day/Year) or DDMMYY
(Day/Month/Year) format.
Step 5 – Press Select
once the correct format is selected.
SELECT
SELECT
to access the controller menu.
SELECT
SELECT
.
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
to edit.
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Setting Scheduled Watering
What’s Running
Manual Watering
Scheduled Watering
Communication
Diagnostics
Settings
P01 100% 00:00:00
Days: SMTWTFSSMTWTFS
set>:
Start : 01 05:00am
01
Sta#: 01–05 05 min
Simult : 06
Note: In order to run Scheduled Watering, you must set the OSMAC G3 controller to Local mode operation.
Comm Mode under Settings Menu section.
See
Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select
Step 2 – Press DOWN until Scheduled Watering is selected and press Select
to access the controller menu.
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
.
Step 3 – Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows to navigate between the parameters.
P01 - Program Designation
Select the Program you want to edit by selecting P01 and pressing the Select button
DOWN arrows to increase or decrease the program number. The OSMAC G3 controller
and
will allow you to program up to 12 independent schedules. Press
Select
to make the selection.
SELECT
SELECT
. Use the UP
SELECT
SELECT
100% - Watering Percentage
Adjust the Schedule’s watering percentage by selecting 100% and pressing the Select button
UP and DOWN arrows to increase or decrease the watering percentage. Watering can
the
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SELECT
. Use
be increased up to 250% of the scheduled watering time or decreased down to 10% of the scheduled
watering time. Press
Select
to finalize the change.
SELECT
SELECT
Days / Water Every - Assigned Active Watering Days
Select the watering interval by selecting Days and pressing the Select button
between
Selecting
until
Days or Water Every option.
Days option allows you to select a unique 2-week watering combination. Press DOWN
set>: option is selected and press Select
DOWN arrows.
P01 100% 00:00:00
Days: SMTWTFSSMTWTFS
WEnd:
Start : 01 05:00am
Sta#: 01–05 05 min
Simult : 06
P01 100% 00:00:00
Days: SMTWTFSSMTWTFS
WDay:
Start : 01 05:00am
Sta#: 01–05 05 min
Simult : 06
None - disable all days for watering.
WEnd - Selects only Saturdays and Sundays for watering while weekdays are non-watering days.
WDay - Selects Monday through Friday for watering and weekends are non-watering days.
Alt1 - Selects every other day as active watering days starting with Sunday.
Alt2 - Selects every other day as active watering days starting with Monday.
All - Selects everyday as watering days.
set> - Allows you to activate and deactivate any of the days within the 2-week schedule. Use the LEFT
RIGHT arrows to navigate through the individual days and use the UP and DOWN
and
arrows to activate (solid box) or deactivate (empty box).
Press
Select
to finalize the change.
SELECT
SELECT
. You can select
SELECT
SELECT
. Scroll through the selection using the UP and
SELECT
SELECT
P01 100% 00:00:00
Days: SMTWTFSSMTWTFS
Alt1:
Start : 01 05:00am
Sta#: 01–05 05 min
Simult : 06
P01 100% 00:00:00
Days: SMTWTFSSMTWTFS
All:
Start : 01 05:00am
Sta#: 01–05 05 min
Simult : 06
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