Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Plus Series Satellite Toro
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Controller Components ................................................. 2 Selecting Control Options ............................................ 3 Before Programming the Controller… ..........................4 About The Controller’s Memory .......
CONTROLLER COMPONENTS 2 Address % Adjust Time/Day Week 1 Central Stand Alone Off Cycle Syringe Multi Manual Start Times Active Days Run Times ENTER START EXIT STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Week 2 R LTC TM Tu Programs Plus 1. Control Panel Assembly 2.
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.
Before Programming the Controller … Please note the following important information before programming the Network LTC Plus con- troller for the first time. Although the controller is quite easy to program, it does have some pro- gramming and operating characteristics which will be helpful to know before starting.
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.
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).
Set Active Day W atering Schedules The active watering days for each program can be chosen using a Calendar schedule or an Interval schedule. The Calendar schedule enables active days to be selected within a 14-day (two week) cycle.
Interval Schedule Scheduling active days by Interval enables a program to operate on a specific routine such as, every other day, or every fourth day, without regard to actual calendar days. The Interval schedule consists of two programmable numbers: The Interval Reference and the Interval Day.
Set Program Repeat and Soak This is an optional programming feature which enables a program to repeat its operating cycle from 0 – 3 times (in addition to its initial cycle). A soak-in period from 0 – 59 minutes is placed between repeat cycles. 1.
Program Operation Pause and Cancel An operating program can be paused or canceled at any time as needed. The pause feature temporarily suspends program operation for up to 10 minutes. When operation resumes, the program continues from the point of interruption without loosing station run time.
Syringe Mode The Syringe mode enables all stations with a programmed run time in a selected program to be operated for a short, temporary run time (syringe). The amount of run time for the syringe operation can be set from 1 – 30 minutes or by a percentage of programmed station run time from 10% – 99%.
Multi-Manual Mode Up to six selected stations can be operated at the same time using Multi-Manual mode. A temporary run time from 1 to 59 minutes is given to each station for this operation.
Set Satellite Address The LTC satellite requires a unique address for identification by the central LCM within the network system. The address consists of a group number (1 – 50) and satellite number (1 – 500). A combination of up to 500 satellites may be defined.
Reviewing Program Information To review the current operating information entered for any program, use the procedure below. If you need to make changes to any portion of a program or the Time/Day setting, refer to the appropriate procedure in the programming section of this manual.
Radio Calibration T est The radio calibration test enables the LTC to generate three different radio test patterns for use in radio network communications setup. If a radio is not connected, no indication is seen on the TM. The test patterns can be monitored by connecting an oscilloscope or headphones to the modem 2-wire connector.
T roubleshooting If you experience a controller problem, check the programming for a possible programming error and the list of problems and solutions listed below. If the problem continues, contact your local Toro distributor for assistance. Lithium Battery installation (optional) An optional 3.
Manual Output Switch Operation A 3-position switch is provided on the Pump/Com module for additional control of the pump relay circuit. In addition, the optional station terminal modules with optional control switches have one switch for each station output.
Program Data Reference Form Program Number_____ Date_________ Station Location 1 ___________________ 17 ___________________ 33 ____________________ 49 ____________________ 2 ___________________ 18 ___.
User's Guide Network L TC TM Plus Series Satellite TM R.
An important point after buying a device Toro Plus Series Satellite (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Toro Plus Series Satellite yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Toro Plus Series Satellite - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Toro Plus Series Satellite you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Toro Plus Series Satellite will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Toro Plus Series Satellite, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Toro Plus Series Satellite.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Toro Plus Series Satellite. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Toro Plus Series Satellite along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
