Toro Plus Series Satellite User Manual

Controller Components................................................. 2

Selecting Control Options ............................................ 3

Before Programming the Controller…..........................4

About The Controller’s Memory................................... 4

Set Satellite Operating Mode........................................ 4

Set Current Time and Day............................................. 5

Set Station Run Times................................................... 5

Set Program Start Time(s) ............................................ 6

Set Active Day Watering Schedules ............................ 7

• Calendar Schedule.................................................... 7

• Interval Schedule ...................................................... 8

Set Program Repeat and Soak ..................................... 9

Program Operation Pause and Cancel ...................... 10

Manual Control Operations ...................................10- 12

Cycle Mode................................................................... 10

Syringe Mode ............................................................... 11

Multi-Manual Mode ...................................................... 12

Set Satellite Address................................................... 13

Set Percent Adjust....................................................... 13

Reviewing Program Information ................................ 14

Special Functions................................................... 14-15

Self Test........................................................................ 14

Initialization.................................................................. 14

Radio Calibration Test................................................. 15

Link Monitor ................................................................ 15

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 16

Lithium Battery Installation (Optional)....................... 16

Manual Output Switch Operation............................... 17

Power Indicator Lamps ............................................... 17

Program Data Reference Form....................................18

Table of Contents

Power Specifications

Line Voltage: 115/230 V a.c. 50/60 Hz (switchable), 130 VA (100W)

Current Draw (no load): 0.21A @ 115 V a.c., 60 Hz, 0.10A @ 230V, 50 Hz

Current Draw (maximum load): 0.90A @ 115 V a.c, 60 Hz,

0.42A @ 230 V a.c, 50 Hz Secondary Voltage Output: 24 V a.c., 3.2A (77 VA) Maximum Load Per Station Output: 0.75A (18 VA) Maximum Load Per Pump/Master Valve Output:

0.75A (18 VA)

Hardware Features

Plastic or Painted Stainless Steel Cabinetry Front, Back and Top Locking Covers

Removable Station Output and Common/Pump Modules

Modular Station Output: 16 to 64 stations in 8-station increments

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Power Supply:

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

3.2A Fuse (Slow-Blow) – Field Output 4A Circuit Breaker – Control Functions Communication Modem (optional): 3/4A (Fast-Blow)

Pump/Common & Communication Surge Protection Module (optional): 1/2A (Fast-Blow)

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Domestic: This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a FCC Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to the radio communications. Operation in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

International: This is a CISPR 22 Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CONTROLLER COMPONENTS

1. Control Panel Assembly

2. Pump/Common Output Module

3. Power Indicator Lamp – (5V) Control Functions

4. 8-Station Output Module

5. Pump/Master Valve Control Switch

6. Optional Station Output Control Switches

7. Optional Station Output Surge Protection Module

8. Optional Communication & Pump/Common

Surge Protection Module (Optional)

9. Optional Communications Modem

10. Power Indicator Lamp – (28V) Station Output

11. Field Common Engage Push-Button Switch

12. Field Common Indicator Lamp

13. Standard 8-Station Terminal Block

14. Main Power On/Off Switch/1.5A Circuit Breaker

15. Input Voltage Select Switch

16. 3.2A Fuse – Station Output

17. 4.0A Circuit Breaker – Control Functions

(Plastic cabinet model shown)

11 12

4 5

6 7

Address

Time/Day

Programs

Run Times Start Times Active

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Days

Week 1

ENTER

START

% Adjust

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Week 2

Central

Stand Alone

Off

Cycle Syringe Multi

Manual

EXIT

STOP

LTC

Plus

Selecting Control Options

A set of eight DIP switches, located beneath the upper left corner of the control panel (as illustrated below) is provided for the selection of optional control characteristics. Power to the controller must be turned Off and the control panel removed from the cabinet in order to make switch position changes. When power is switched on, the controller will automatically reconfigure to the new switch settings (with the exception of switch 5). See *Note below.

The controller is shipped from the factory in the following configuration: Switch 1 ON and Switch 2 ON – Enables the controller to run eight programs concurrently.

• Option – Switch 1 OFF and Switch 2 ON – Enables the controller to run only

six programs

concurrently.

• Option – Switch 1 OFF and Switch 2 OFF – Enables the controller to run only four programs concurrently.

• Option – Switch 1 ON and Switch 2 OFF – Enables the controller to run only

two programs

concurrently.

Switch 3 ON – Time is displayed in a.m./p.m. format.

• Option – Switch 3 OFF – Time is displayed in 24-hour format (00:00–23:59)

Switch 4 ON – Pump output activates at the same time as station output.

• Option – Switch 4 OFF – Pump output starts 5 seconds prior to station output. (Enables pump to reach

pressure prior to station operation.)

Switch 5 ON – Active day change occurs at midnight (12:00 a.m.[00:00])

• Option – Switch 5 OFF – Day change occurs at 6:00 a.m. (06:00)

*Note: This change requires initialization to activate. See page 14 for initialization procedure. Switches 6, 7 & 8 are non-functional.

To change the DIP switch positions: 1

. Switch the power Off at controller power supply.

2. Remove the timing mechanism from the top of the pedestal cabinet. (The cables attached to the timing mechanism can remain connected for this procedure).

3. Locate the DIP switches mounted on top left corner of timing mechanism PCB.

4. Using a pen tip or small screwdriver, reset the DIP switches as required. (Do not use a pencil for this

procedure. Loose graphite from the pencil can damage the switch mechanism).

5. Reinstall the timing mechanism and switch on the power.

Address

Time/Day

Programs

Run Times Start Times

Active

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Days

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Week 1

ENTER

START

% Adjust

Central

Stand Alone

Off

Cycle Syringe Multi

Manual

Week 2

EXIT

STOP

LTC

Plus

OFF

Before Programming the Controller…

Please note the following important information before programming the Network LTC Plus controller for the first time. Although the controller is quite easy to program, it does have some programming and operating characteristics which will be helpful to know before starting.

• *If power is interrupted to the satellite within one minute of a programming entry, the controller memory will be initialized (erased) when power is restored.

• An audible “beep” tone occurs whenever a control panel key is pressed sufficiently. If the tone is not emitted, the key’s function will not be recognized.

• Programming can only be accomplished in the Central or Stand Alone control modes.

• The and (cursor keys) are used to navigate to the various program elements of the displays.

When an element is selected, it begins flashing. Remember, a program element must be flashing before it can be changed.

• The and (scroll keys) are used to scroll forward or backward through the program element values Holding either of these keys down for more than two consecutive seconds will initiate rapid scrolling.

• The (Enter/Start key) must be pressed to enter a program change into memory.

• To exit a programming procedure, press the (function select) key to select the Time/Day mode.

• During programming, the controller will automatically revert to Time/Day mode if a control panel key is

not pressed for one minute.

About the Controller’s Memory…

The controller utilizes a special “Super Cap” capacitor which stores enough power to maintain the current time/date and the currently active program information for approximately 30 minutes. The controller will be otherwise inactive during the power outage. In most circumstances, the user-defined program information is unaffected by a loss of power and is stored in memory for several years. (See * above). When power is restored, any automatic programs operating prior to the power failure will resume from the point of interruption. Any manually started programs operating prior to the power failure will be canceled. Any automatic start times originating from the satellite or the central during the power failure will be ignored. In regions with frequent power interruptions, an optional lithium battery can be installed which will sustain real time and currently active program information for approximately 90 days of continuous duty. See “Battery Installation” on page 16 for more information.

Set Satellite Operating Mode

Selecting one of three operating modes determines how the satellite will operate. Central mode enables two-way communication between the satellite and the central controller. The satellite

receives all operating commands (including the current time and day) from the central. No additional programming is required at the satellite. To operate in the Central mode, the satellite only requires an address which enables the central to locate it on the communication path. See “Set Satellite Address” on page 13.

Stand Alone mode enables the satellite controller to operate independently from the central. Any data downloaded from the central will be ignored by the satellite while in this mode. However, information regarding field status and manual satellite operations will be uploaded to the central. When operating as a standalone controller, the Network LTC Plus maintains 16 independent watering programs. Each program is given specific operating information consisting of:

Start Times – when and how often the program will start,

Active Days – the daily watering routine in either a 14-Day Calendar or 29-Day Interval schedule, and Run Times

– the operating duration time of each station assigned to the program. During a program event,

stations assigned to the program operate one at a time in numerical sequence. Off mode terminates and prevents all automatic and manual controller operations. If programming the satellite for stand-alone operation, we recommend that you first plan out your irrigation

schedule using the Program Data Reference Form provided on the back cover. Make photocopies of the form for each program you intend to use. Organizing your program information in this way will provide a complete overview of your automatic irrigation schedule and simplify the programming task. After the forms have been filled in, keep them with the satellite for future reference.

1. Press the key as needed to select the Central, Stand Alone, or Off indicator.

ENTER

START

Set Current Time and Day

Synchronizing the controller's clock with the current time and day is an important first step in the programming procedure. The timed events for all watering programs (when the satellite is in the Satellite Mode) are based on the settings you will make here.

Use the following procedure to set the current time and day:

1. Press as needed to select Time/Day indicator.

2. Press – The hour digit(s) will begin flashing.

3. Press or to increase or decrease hour digit(s).

(Observe for correct a.m./p.m. time.)

4. Press – Minute digits will begin flashing.

5. Press or to increase or decrease minute digits.

6. Press – Day abbreviation will begin flashing.

7. Press or to select current day in either week of 14-day cycle.

8. Press to store new information into controller memory.

Set Station Run Time

Note the following Station Run Time characteristics:

• Run time can be set from one minute to eight hours and 59 minutes in one-minute increments.

• Each station can have a different assigned run time within each of 16 programs.

1. Press to select the Programs indicator. The Run Time indicator will light. The program and station number will be shown in the left display, and the station run time will be shown in the right display.

2. Press or to select the desired program number (1–16).

Note: If the station run time has been adjusted to a value other than 100%

using the % Adjust feature, the right display will alternate between the programmed run time and the adjusted run time. The % Adjust LED will light momentarily when the adjusted run time is displayed.

Example Shown: Program 1, station 2, run time 1 hour and 23 minutes.

3. Press – The station number digits will begin flashing.

4. Press or to select the desired station number

Note: The controller will automatically determine the number of station

modules installed and limit the display accordingly.

5. Press to select the run time display. The hours digit will begin flashing.

6. Press or to select the desired hours of run time (0–8).

Note: If station operation is not desired during a particular program, enter 0:00 run time.

7. Press – The minutes digits will begin flashing.

8. Press or to select desired minutes of run time (0–59).

9. Press to enter the information.

10. Repeat steps 4–8 for each station as required.

11. Press – Repeat steps 2–11 for all programs.

ENTER

START

ENTER

START

Example: Current Time 11:28 A.M., Current Day Tuesday (10) Week 2.

Program No.

Run Time

Station No.

Hours

Minutes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Week 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Week 1

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Week 2

Set Program Start Time(s)

This procedure will determine when each program will start during a 24 hour period. Note the following characteristics:

• Each program can have from 1 to 12 start times.

• Start times can be set to the minute.

• Program operation can be prevented for any of the 12 start times by selecting OFF (no start time).

• When operating in the Stand Alone mode, any new start times downloaded from the central will be ignored.

• When operating in the Central mode, new start times downloaded from the central will be utilized.

1. Press as needed to select the Program indicator.

2. Press to select the Start Time indicator.

3. Press or to select the desired program number (1 – 16).

4. Press – Start time 01 will begin flashing and current start time

will be shown.

5. Press or to select desired start time number (1 – 12).

6. Press – Hours digit(s) or “OFF” will begin flashing.

7. Press or to adjust hours digits up or down.

(Observe for correct a.m./p.m. time.)

Note: If no start time is desired, select "OFF" – located between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. (23:00 and 00:00). Skip steps 8 & 9 and continue at step 10.

Example shown: Program 1, start time 1 set to 2:30 a.m.

8. Press – Minutes digits will begin flashing.

9. Press or to adjust minutes digits up or down.

10. Press to enter the information.

11. Repeat steps 5 – 10 for all desired start times for this program.

12. Press to select another program number.

13. Repeat steps 3 – 12 as required.

ENTER

START

Current

Start Time

Program No.

Start Time No.

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