Toro TouchNet 89-9150 Installation Instructions Manual

Introduction

The Interface Cable Kit includes a special serial cable and a HayesTMAccuraTM336 Fax Modem and power supply.
Installation of the modem with the TouchNet central enables system communication via telephone line with compatibly­equipped Network LTC Plus satellite controllers.

Note: While not a requirement for operation, a dedicated telephone line is recommended for this application.
Procedure

1. Place the On/Off switch of the TouchNet Central and data/fax modem in the Off position.

2. Connect the TouchNet to the modem using the interface serial cable supplied as shown in Figure 1.

3. Referring to Figure 1 and the instructions provided with the Hayes modem, install the remaining connections as shown.

Note: Setup software included with the modem is not required for installation or operation with the TouchNet Central.

System Set Up and Test

1. Switch on the TouchNet Central and modem

2. Ensure COMMERCIAL mode is selected in the System Type
screen.

Note: The telephone communications option is not enabled
when the Golf system type is selected.

3. Ensure the modem-equipped Network LTC Plus satellite is
operational.

3. On the TouchNet Central, select SATELLITES from the Menu
screen.

4. Scroll to the address number of the telephone modem­equipped satellite.

Note: Ensure the satellite is enabled for operation (represented by an “X” in the box adjacent to the satellite number). If
an “X” is not displayed, simply touch the box area to enable the satellite.

5. Select telephone communications for the satellite by touching the TELEPH box. A telephone number string (zeros) will
appear. See Figure 2.

6. Touch the telephone number string. A pop-up keypad will appear enabling the satellite modem telephone number to be
entered.

7. After entering the telephone number (a minimum of seven digits), return to the Menu screen and select UTILITIES.

8. On the utilities screen, touch “TELEPHONE” under Communications Setup. The Telephone setup screen will be dis­played with the default setup parameters. You may find it necessary to change the default settings for your application.

Note: The default settings should be sufficient for most applications. For additional information regarding telephone
setup parameters, refer to telephone communications setup within the “Special Features” section of the TouchNet for
LTC Plus User’s Guide.

TouchNetTMCentral for Network LTCTMPlus
Telephone Modem Kit, Model No. 89-9150
Installation Instructions

TouchNet Central

(Back View)

Hayes Modem

On/Off
Switch

On/Off
Switch

Interface Cable

P/N 363-3612

To

Telephone Line

To Telephone

(Optional)

To Modem

Power Supply

Figure 1

Figure 2

Touch screen here to
enter satellite modem
telephone number.

9. To test Telephone communications operation, perform the following system checks:

• Verify that the satellite is operational.

• Verify that the satellite is appropriately designated for telephone communications in the TouchNet Satellite

screen.

• From the Menu screen, select the SAT MONITOR screen. The TouchNet will automatically initiate communica­tions with the field satellites.

Note: Connect time may require up to one minute when establishing communications between the TouchNet
central and the satellite.

• From the Satellite Monitor screen, select the telephone modem-equipped satellite address number, then select
the CHECK 1 screen. Satellite Status information will be displayed within 10 to 25 seconds.

• If a communication error occurs, refer to the troubleshooting information below for possible solutions.

Printing Date
March 1998 Rev. A

Form Number
371-0048

© 1998 The Toro Company

Irrigation Division

An ISO 9001-Certified Facility

P.O. Box 489 Riverside, CA 92504

Troubleshooting The Telephone-Link System

Problem

“No Response”

“No Dial Tone”

“Telephone Busy”

“No Answer”

“No Carrier”

Solution

Verify the following:

• The central modem connections are correct, its power
supply is plugged in and the On/Off switch is in the ON
position.

• The telephone line is functioning properly.

• The telephone modem-equipped satellite is operating

properly and its telephone modem is On.

Note: If a satellite-related problem has been confirmed

and corrected, reset the system by switching the central
and satellite modems Off and On.

The modem has not sensed a dial tone on the tele­phone line. Verify that the telephone line is properly
connected and functional.

The central modem has sensed the satellite modem is
busy. The TouchNet will automatically redial three times.
If necessary, increase the redial value on the Telephone
Set Up screen.

The modem has sensed the satellite modem is not
answering. Verify that the satellite telephone modem
connections are correct, power is on and the phone line
is functional.

The central and satellite modems have connected but
cannot communicate due to an improper or non-exis­tent carrier signal. Reset the system by switching the
central and satellite modems Off and On. Verify that the
telephone line is functional.