Owner`s Manual - Rain Master Control Systems
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1. For convenience and rapid checkout of a system pressing AUTO UP will turn off the current station and turn on the next There is no need to enter the station number Similarly pressing AUTO DOWN will turn off the current station and turn on the station of the next lower number Once you find the station you want you may turn it on and off simply by pressing the ON and OFF buttons There is no need to know the station number EXAMPLE You come to a job site and you know it has a problem but you don t which station has the problem Simply hook up the receiver go out to the field and press the AUTO UP until you find the problem Then use the ON and OFF buttons 3 3 On and Off Buttons Pressing the ON button will turn on whatever station you are currently working with as was shown above Pressing the OFF button will turn off whatever station you are currently working with as was shown above 3 4 Master Valve Pump Button The Master Valve Pump may be turned on off anytime Its condition is not affected as other valves are commanded on off Therefore checkout of an electrical problem on any valve may be accomphlished without actually watering simply by commanding the MV P off Page 10 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual This assumes the system has a Master valve Pump EXAMPLE To turn the Master Valve Pump on press MV P ON To turn it off press MV P OFF 3 5 Multiple Valves On Under normal conditio2. Using the Receiver with a Rain Master Controller One of the unique and patented features of Rain Master Controllers is the built in capability for remote control Making the connections between the hands held remote transmitter and the RTS receiver which is attached to the controller takes just a few seconds The RTS receiver is designed to connect directly to any Rain Master controller by plugging the 9 pin connector from the RTS receiver into the front panel remote control jack found on all Rain Master controllers Page 3 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual Table 1 RT5 Parts List Part No Ref Description PM XMTR 1 RT5 Remote radio transmitter PM RCVR 2 RT5 Remote receiver PM SER99 3 36 remote cable 500055 4 RT5 User s manual PM CASE 5 RTS carrying case PM ANT XMTR 6 Antenna BNC PM ANT RCVR 7 Antenna hinged BNC 2 1 Connecting the Receiver to a Rain Master Controller Connecting the receiver to the controller is very simple however please follow the procedure to do otherwise will cause damage to the units 1 Make sure the controller is in the Automatic Mode if it is not press the controller s QUIT key 2 Make sure the controller s RAIN SWITCH is in the AUTO position 3 Stand the receiver on top of the controller with the antenna straight up Do not allow the antenna to touch any metal objects or wire 4 Turn the receiver OFF If this is not done d
3. commands from the transmitter Page 11 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual EXAMPLE To disable receiver number 1 press CAC 1 OFF Receiver number 1 is now disabled and will not respond to any commands Controller Access Code Note 1 If the Controller Access Code is being used and the receiver is plugged into the Remote Jack on the front panel of a Rain Master controller the controller will go in and out of the Automatic Mode as you use the Controller Access Code to enable disable the controller Controller Access Code Note 2 It is also possible to disable any and all enabled receiver s without using their Controller Access Codes by pressing CAC OFF Controller Access Code Note 3 It is possible to have more than one receiver enabled simultaneously but all enabled receivers would therefore respond to commands from the transmitter 4 0 Low Battery and Recharging the Transmitter Battery The Transmitter has a LOW BAT light to indicate when the batteries are low and need to be recharged First indication of a low battery will most often occur when a button is pressed to transmit a signal because this is when the power is required To charge the batteries follow the procedure below 1 Plug the charger into a standard 120 VAC 50 60 Hz wall receptacle and charge for at least 14 hours DO NOT CHARGE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS Make sure the receptacle is not controlled by a light switch 2 Turn the transmi
4. of system check outs and service work It provides field personnel with complete control over the irrigation controller We use a specially assigned FM frequency for transmission FM was selected due to its inherent quality and immunity to static and electrical interference which are commonly found in AM types of equipment such as citizen s band radio garage door openers etc Additionally we use coded signals on our FM frequency as a further measure of security Various frequencies are available from Rain Master should the FCC or governing Telecommunications authority require it The features described below are found only in those units manufactured after August 1989 They have three or more numerical digits to the right of the decimal point in the serial number for reference purposes when needed these will be referred to as POST August 1989 units as compared to PRE August 1989 If you have only two digits the units do not contain the following features Controllers may be operated remotely from watering zone sites allowing immediate evaluation of the irrigation configuration and performance Using the hand held battery operated RT5 Transmitter from a remote zone location the operator may turn ON a single station or any number of stations with the push of a few simple keys An access code feature allows independent control of multiple RT5 receivers permanently installed in up to 999 controllers In addition to the maintenance featur
5. 4 VAC If the controller runs on a voltage other than 24 VAC use a transformer to convert the voltage down to the 24 VAC for the input into the receiver Transfomers which convert higher voltages to 24 V AC are available from Rain Master Secondly the controller serves as a point of connection for the field wires and the receiver s output Usually the point of connection is the terminal strip or quick disconnect within the controller or pedestal Rain Master offers several types of connectors for wiring to the controller A 32PC or 24PC Permanent Connector which is meant to be left with the controller The other is the 32TC Temporary Connector using alligator clips 2 4 Installing the Permanent Connector and Turning on the Receiver To install a PC Permanent Connector follow the instructions below 1 Remove power fro the controller 2 Connect each wire for stations 1 through 24 or 32 of the 24PC or 32PC to the controller s terminal strip Note that the field wiring should remain connected and in place Simply add the PC wiring to it Make sure to follow the station color code list at the end of this manual Also make sure that any unused station wires on the PC are sealed off and cannot short to any metal object If there is a master valve pump in the system make sure you understand how the clock controls it before hooking up the Master Valve Pump wire to the PC cable If Page 5 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual t
6. Because of this you must find which 24 VAC terminal on the controller is NOT electrically the same as the controller s COM terminal and connect the PC s 24 VAC wire to it This can be done using a voltmeter Power up the controller and set the voltmeter on a 50 VAC sacle or higher Place one of the voltmeter leads on the controllers COM and try the other lead of the meter on each of the 24 VAC terminals Connect the PC s 24 VAC wire to whichever terminal gives a reading of 24 VAC on the meter If the controller does not have any terminals marked 24 VAC then leave one of the voltmeter leads on the controller s COM and try the other lead of the meter on the low voltage wires on the secondary of the controller s transformer Connect the PC s 24 VAC wire to whichever terminal gives a reading of 24 VAC on the meter 6 Place the RAIN SWITCH in the OFF of RAIN position 7 Turn the receiver off If this is not done damage may occur when it is plugged in 8 Align the connector of the PC with the connector on the receiver and plug them together 9 Turn the receiver on It is now ready to receive commands from the transmitter Page 7 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual 2 5 Installing the Temporary Connector and Turning on the Receiver The TC Temporary Connector is wired in the exact same fashion as the permanent Connector described above except that it uses alligator clips for the connection to the terminal strip within
7. K K K K Page 8 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual 2 8 How to Use the RRAD Receiver for System Checkout It is possible to check out an irrigation system that does not have a controller in place simply by using a small generator and a transformer usually the plu in type such as Rain Master Part No Simply connect PC or TC wires up to the field wires for the stations Connect PC TC s COM and 24 VAC wires to the transformer as shown in Section 2 7 but without the controller IMPORTANT make sure the RRAD receiver is turned off AND get the generator up to speed before plugging the transformer into the generator Plug the RRAD into the PC TC connector and turn it on 3 0 Using the Transmitter CAUTION There are two precautions that must be observed 1 There is more to an antenna than just a piece of wire Do not use an antenna that is bent or broken Damage may occur and performance will be minimal at best 2 Do not press a button to transmit unless the transmitter s antenna is connected Damage may occur and strength of the signal will be minimal Because of the advanced design of the transmitter once you turn the unit on and begin your work there is no need to turn it off just because it is going to be a few minutes before you press another button Turning the unit off will not hurt but you need not do so because of concern for the battery Note that turning the transmitter off in the m
8. Rain Master Irrigation Systems RTS User s Manual FM Remote Control System User Manual RTS5 Transmitter RR Receiver RRAD Adaptive Receiver ram MASTER Document No 500012 Rev B Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual Table of Contents 1 0 Fi OUCH ON e 2 1 1 Range and Method of Transmission aeneo tenete tnt teme Lente t io 3 2 0 Using the Receiver with a Rain Master Controller 3 2 1 Connecting the Receiver to a Rain Master Controller sene 4 2 2 Disconnecting the Receiver from a Rain Master Controller sees 4 2 3 Using Adaptive Receiver with a Non Rain Master Controller 5 2 4 Installing the Permanent Connector and Turning on the Receiver esses 5 2 5 Installing the Temporary Connector and Turning on the Receiver esses 8 2 6 Disconnecting the Receiver from the Non Rain Master Controller 8 2 If24 VAC is not available from a Non Rain Master Controller to Power the RRAD Adaptive EE 8 2 8 How to Use the RRAD Receiver for System Checkout eene 9 30 Using the Transmitter 5 eege 9 Sending Commands ies ua eed E e oat 9 3 2 Auto Up and Auto Down Buttons sisti aded tid uta ves toca tie td sed Uf obiecit dey 10 3 30 hand Off EE 10 3 4 Master VE Papp Bittan e Ee Musee E 10 ou Valves ee 11 3 6 Control
9. Systems RT5 User s Manual 6 0 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANTENNAS Antennas are not just a piece of wire If an antenna on either the receiver or the transmitter becomes damaged severely bent or broken replace it only with an exact replacement from your authorized distributor or contact Rain Master Irrigation Systems The antenna on either unit may be removed and replaced by you To remove the antenna simply turn the unit off and gasp the antenna at its base press down lightly and turn turn counter clockwise until it stops Then gently pull the antenna up Do not attempt to use the transmitter without an antenna To replace the antenna make sure the unit is off align the antenna with the connector push down lightly and turn turn clockwise until it locks into position 7 0 WIRE CHART FOR ALL REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTORS 32PC PERMANENT CONNECTOR 32TC TEMPORARY CONNECTOR 32EX EXTENSION CONNECTOR 24PC PERMANENT CONNECTOR 24TC TEMPORARY CONNECTOR 24EX EXTENSION CONNECTOR Please refer to the instruction manual of the remote control for the proper procedure to connect the enclosed harness NOTE DO NOT USE A 24 STATION RRAD RECEIVER WITH AA 32PC OR 32TC UNLESS YOU DICONNECT AND INDIVIDUALLY INSULATE THE WIRES AND STATIONS 25 32 INCLUSIVE This User Manual serves as a chart between the stations and the wire color codes USE OF ANY NON RAIN MASTER CONNECTOR WITH OUR REMOTE CONTROL WILL VOID THE WARRANTY Page 14 Rain Mast
10. amage may occur when it is plugged in 5 Align the receiver s plug to the remote control jack on the front panel of the controller it will only fit in one position and then plug it in The controller s display will go blank If it does not unplug it and begin Step 5 again NOTE POST 8 89 units will not make the display go blank 6 Turn the receiver s ON NOTE POST 8 89 units will now make the display go blank 7 Itis now ready to receive commands from the transmitter 2 2 Disconnecting the Receiver from a Rain Master Controller To disconnect the receiver follow the procedure below 1 Turn the receiver OFF If this is not done damage may occur when it is unplugged NOTE POST 8 89 units the controller will turn all stations off and it will return to the Automatic Mode Page 4 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual 2 Disconnect the receiver s plug from the controller s front panel by grasping the plug s body not the cable and pulling straight out When the PRE 8 89 receiver is disconnected the controller will turn all stations off and it will go back to the Automatic Mode 2 3 Using the RRAD Adaptive Receiver with a Non Rain Master Controller Basically the controller serves only two purposes when using the adaptive receiver First it provides 24 VAC for the receiver Never allow more than the normal 24 VAC up to 28 VAC is OK to enter the receiver through the wires designated for the 2
11. er Irrigation Systems Table 2 Cable Wire Table RT5 User s Manual STATION BASE COLOR TC STRIPE 20 STRIPE CABLESIZE BLACK LARGE 2 WHITE LARGE 3 RED LARGE 4 GREEN LARGE 5 ORANGE LARGE 6 BLUE LARGE 7 WHITE BLACK LARGE 8 RED BLACK LARGE 9 GREEN BLACK LARGE 10 ORANGE BLACK LARGE 11 BLUE BLACK LARGE 12 BLACK WHITE LARGE 13 BLUE RED LARGE 14 RED GREEN LARGE 15 ORANGE GREEN LARGE 16 BLACK WHITE RED LARGE 17 WHITE BLACK RED LARGE 18 RED BLACK WHITE LARGE 19 GREEN BLACK WHITE LARGE 20 ORANGE BLACK WHITE LARGE 21 BLUE BLACK WHITE LARGE 20 BLACK RED GREEN LARGE 23 WHITE RED GREEN LARGE 24 RED BLACK GREEN LARGE 25 BLACK SMALL 26 WHITE SMALL 27 RED SMALL 28 GREEN SMALL 29 BROWN SMALL 30 BLUE SMALL 31 ORANGE SMALL 32 YELLOW SMALL MV P GREEN WHITE LARGE COM RED WHITE LARGE OR ORANGE RED 24 VAC BLUE WHITE LARGE Page 15 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual Rain Master Limited Warranty Rain Master Irrigation Systems Inc warrants to the first customer purchaser that this Rain Master brand product the product when shipped in its original container will be free from defective workmanship and materials and agrees that it will at its option either repair the defect or replace the defective product or part thereof at no charge to the purchaser for
12. es the RT5 system provides specialized irrigation functions which are described in Section 1 1 SECURITY ACCESS CODE SAC POST 8 89 The Security Access Code SAC has been added to allow multiple remote control sets to be used within five miles of each other on the same frequency without interference It is of great value to the user with more than one remote who operate in close proximity to each other It also prevents interference by any type of radio user who may be in the same frequency improperly or not The SAC is transparent to you you need not concern yourself with it but you should remember that each receiver and transmitter is now a tied together pair CONTROLLER ACCESS CODE CAC POST 8 89 This allows the user to have numerous receivers permanently attached to controllers any Manufacturer at different geographic sites each with their own Controller Access Code CAC One transmitter can be used to address them individually It must be set by the factory if requested at the time the unit is ordered there is no charge Page 2 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual MULTIPLE VALVES ON POST 8 89 Under normal conditions in the adaptive mode the receiver will not allow more than one valve plus the master valve to be on at a time it makes troubleshooting easier However the remote set can be configured to allow multiple valves to be turned on for valve in head system but this
13. here is any doubt find out before connecting it voltages above the normal 24 VAC will damge the unit IF THE CLOCK SIMPLY PUTS OUT 24 VAC TO ACTIVATE THE MVP then simply connect the MVP wire to the PC cable to the controller s MVP trtminal IF THE CLOCK ACTS AS A SWITCH TO ACTIVATE THE MVP finding two terminals in the controller associated with the MVP usually but not always inducate this then a relay will be required The relay is wired such that its coil terminals are activated by the MVP and COM of the PC cable and its switch contacts are in parallel with the clock s two terminals See figure below MVP wire gt fs 3 To PC COIL SWITCH To MVP switch type terminals of Clock COM of PC Or clock gt bassde ce gt RELAY such as Rain Master RLY1 3 Connect the wires for the PC common to the COM terminals of the controller 4 Important if the 24 VAC is not available from the controller s terminal strip see Section 2 7 and skip to Step 6 below Page 6 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual 5 Connect the wire for the PC s 24 VAC to the 24 VAC terminal of the controller Note that the PC has only one wire for the 24 VAC despite the controller having two 24 VAC terminals This is because the controller takes one of its 24 VAC terminals and connects it to the COM terminal and you have already attached the PC s COM wire to the controller s COM
14. iddle of your work will not change the status of the irrigation system For example if you have turned on Station 3 and then turn the transmitter OFF station 3 will stay on until you again turn the transmitter on and send some new command or unplug the receiver 3 1 Sending Commands When one of the transmitter s buttons is pressed a signal is transmitted Pressing the button for 14 second is all that is required Pressing longer will not hurt but it does nothing When a button is pressed an audible tone is generated simply to tell you that the signal has been sent All stations except the MV P are turned on by pressing the number of the station and then pressing the ON button To turn off a station simply press OFF To turn the station on again press ON There is no need to again press the station s number until a new station is desired Page 9 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual Note that the controller will only allow you to have one station on at a time except the Master Valve Pump so when you send a command to turn a station on any station turned on previously will be automatically turned off EXAMPLE You wish to turn Station 12 on off and then on again Press 1 2 ON OFF ON Station 12 is now on if you wish to go to station 3 there is no need to turn 12 off simply press 3 The controller automatically turned Station 12 off prior to turning Station 3 on 3 2 Auto Up and Auto Down Buttons
15. isfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise In no event shall Rain Master be liable or in any way responsible for any damages or defects in the product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than a Rain Master Service dealer or center Nor shall Rain Master be liable or in any way responsible for an incidental or consequential economic or property damage Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you The Rain Master RTS series products carry a 2 year limited warranty unless otherwise specified In order to enforce the rights of this limited warranty please follow the directions as described in the following sections SERVICE Prior to sending your RTS5 system for service 1 Please refer to the troubleshooting section of the manual for possible solutions 2 Contact Rain Master Technical Support at 805 527 4498 Be sure you can describe your problem s and if possible be able to reproduce your problem s while ON the phone You will need the serial numbers of both your RT5 transmitter and RT5 receiver 3 If required to ship ensure the unit is properly packaged preferably in the original shipping case Include all cables and components and make sure adequate packaging material is used to protect the unit s from shipping abuse 4 Enclose a complete description of the type
16. ler Access Code CAC i iii ite tid aici aa ceeded 11 4 0 Low Battery and Recharging the Transmitter Battery 12 41 Transmitter Battery Replacements sai s ott d esau Sera en ud 12 5 0 Troubleshooting Electrical Problems 4 eee e eere eee eee ee eee nenne 13 5 1 If you Suspect a Short in the Wiring or Solenoid eee 13 5 2 Field Wiring Shorts the Receiver and the Rain Master Controllers 13 5 3 Field Wiring Shorts the Receiver and Non Rain Master Controllers 13 54 Note about Solenoids ee 13 6 0 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF 14 7 0 WIRE CHART FOR ALL REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTORS 14 Rain Master Limited Warranty 52 reete cete eene en et oae io ee so nene Se cesa 16 Page ii Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual Table of Figures Figure 1 5 FM Remote Control System ende deiode petente Gees 1 Table of Tables Table 1 RTS Parts EE 4 Table Cable eelere 15 CAREFUL CAUTION DANGER Information furnished by Rain Master Irrigation Systems Inc is believed to be accurate and reliable However Rain Master shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material The information contained in thi
17. lers At this point you must go back to the controller disconnect the receiver as described in paragraph 2 2 or 2 6 reset the controller s circuit breaker and reconnect the receiver as described in paragraph 2 2 or 2 3 Remember that if the short is not fixed this same problem will occur whenever Station 3 is turned on 5 3 Field Wiring Shorts the Receiver and Non Rain Master Controllers This is best illustrated by example If there is a short on Station 3 and you send a command to turn it on 3 ON the controller will turn Station 3 on and either the controller s circuit breaker will trip or the circuit breaker on top of the RRAD receiver will trip or both You must go to the controller disconnect the receiver as was explained above reset the circuit breaker as well as the controller s circuit breaker and reconnect the receiver as was explained above Remember that if the short is not fixed this same problem will occur whenever Station 3 is turned on 5 4 Note about Solenoids This has little to do with using a remote control but it is important information to know A solenoid should never be turned on without a plunger in it If this is done the solenoid may draw 2 to 5 times it normal current This causes rapid and dangerous heating and can destroy the solenoid very quickly Depending upon the solenoid the current draw may be enough to trip the controller s circuit breaker Page 13 Rain Master Irrigation
18. must be set by the factory if requested at the time the unit is ordered there is no charge WHEN PRESSING ANY BUTTON POST 8 89 Press a key and the remove your finger you need not keep your finger on the button Wait for approximately 1 3 of a second for the tone to end before pressing another button The RT5 remote control system is composed of the following equipment Model No Description RT5 FM Remote Transmitter for one mile non line of site RR FM Rain Master Receiver for rain Master controllers only RRAD FM Rain Master Receiver Adaptive for Rain Master and other manufacturers 24 volt AC controller See Section 3 0 1 1 Range and Method of Transmission It is impossible to predict exactly the distance over which the units will transmit and receive Atmospheric disturbances buildings hills etc all affect radio waves Whether or not the battery is fully charged also affects how far the unit will transmit However our units are designed to cover distance of one mile with a fully charged battery In open field conditions they will cover a distance of three to seven miles The receiver transmitter pair uses a coded method of FM transmission which assures you of interference free operation Additionally due to its advanced design our transmitter only draws significant power when a button is pressed there is no need to continually turn the unit off unless it is not going to be used for fifteen minutes or more 2 0
19. ns in the adaptive mode the receiver will not allow more than one valve plus master valve on at a time However the remote set can be configured to allow multiple valves on but this must be set by the factory if requested at the time the unit is ordered there is no charge If this feature is active the unit functions in all aspects as explained in this manual except that if a valve is already on and another valve is commanded on the previous valve will not go off it must be commanded off by using its number EXAMPLE Press 7 ON Valve 7 is now on 3 ON valves 7 and 3 are now on 9 ON valves 7 3 and 9 are now on 7 OFF turns 7 off leaving 3 and 9 on OFF would turn off 9 leaving 3 on OFF would turn off 3 3 6 Controller Access Code CAC In essence the Controller Access Code is used to enable disable the receiver This allows the user to have numerous receivers permanently attached to controllers any manufacturer at different geographic sites each with their own Controller Access Code One transmitter can be used to address them individually It works in the following fashion but must be set by the factory if requested at the time the unit is ordered there is no charge You must know the Controller Access Code of the individual receivers It can be found on the label on the back of the receiver EXAMPLE to enable receiver 1 press CAC 1 ON Receiver number is now enabled and it will respond to all
20. of problem that is occurring and be sure to include your name address and phone number where you can be reached 5 Product can be A Sentor take to an authorized Rain Master Distributor Call Rain Master at 805 527 4498 for nearest distributor Page 16 Rain Master Irrigation Systems B Sent or take to Rain Master Irrigation Systems Attn Service Dept 310 B Royal Ave Simi Valley CA 93063 arnasten 3910 B Royal Avenue Simi Valley California 93063 Telephone 805 527 4498 Fax 805 527 2813 www Rainmaster com RT5 User s Manual Page 17
21. parts or labor for the time period set forth below This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the product nor to any product has the exterior of which been altered or modified in design or construction See additional exclusion below This limited warranty described above is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law This limited warranty does not apply to product failure caused by improper installation or grounding improper handling physical abuse neglect whether accidental or malicious acts of God such as lightning and or power surges floods earthquakes hurricane tornados vandalism etc All implied warranties including the warranty of merchantability and fit for use are limited to the period s from date of purchase set forth below Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described above or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein The warranties described above shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Rain Master Irrigation Systems Inc and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects in the manner and period of time described herein shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Rain Master to the purchaser with respect to the product and shall constitute full sat
22. s document is subject to change without notice Notice Information furnished by Rain Master Irrigation Systems Inc is believed to be accurate and reliable However Rain Master shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Page iii Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User Manual RTS Remote Control Congratulations you have chosen one of the ultimate tools to use in keeping maintenance costs down and satisfaction high the Rain Master RT5 Remote Control System Rain Master engineer s take great pride in all their work and see includes the RT5 You ll find it packed with features you ve been looking for and it s extremely easy for everyone to use The RTS has been designed to give you years of dependable service To take full advantage of all the ways RTS can help you do your job more efficiently and economically please take a few minutes and read your User Manual It won t be long before your best friend in the field is the RTS Figure 1 RT5 FM Remote Control System Page 1 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual 1 0 Introduction Our Patented Remote Control system was designed to eliminate that expensive wasted time and energy spent walking back and forth between the controller and the field I t makes light work
23. the controller so that it may be easily attached and removed Follow the connection instructions for the Permanent Connector but be very careful that the alligator clips are secure and not shorting to any metal etc 2 6 Disconnecting the Receiver from the Non Rain Master Controller To disconnect the receiver follow the procedure below 1 Turn the receiver OFF If this is not done damge may occur when it is unplugged 2 Disconnect the reciver s plug from the PC or TC cable by grasping the plug s body not the cable and pulling straight out 2 7 If 24 VAC is not available from a Non Rain Master Controller to Power the RRAD Adaptive Receiver If 24 VAC is not available from the controller use a transformer to convert from the line voltage probably 117 or 120 VAC to 24 VAC and run the 24 VAC into the PC on the two wires designated for 24 VAC and COM There is no need to worry about the polarity of these two connections Additionally connect the PC s COM wire to the controller s COM terminal DO NOT connect the PC s 24 VAC wire to the controller LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLI Non Rain Master Controller without 24 VAC Xo X X X X Xo X X X X COM LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLI KKK ee K K K K ske K eee ske K K gt en gt COM on PC High Voltage Transformer 24 VAC output Input oftransformer gt z gt 24 VAConPC K K K K K K K K
24. tter off and plug the cable from the wall plug in charger into the transmitter s BATT CHARGER jack THE TRANSMITTER MUST BE OFF TO CHARGE Note that charging for more than 24 hours will not increase the capacity of the battery and it is recommended that the unit not be left charging for more than four 4 days 4 1 Transmitter Battery Replacement Due to the variable use a battery receives it is impossible to predict exactly how long the battery will last In general you may expect a lifetime of two to five years Should replacement become necessary the transmitter must be returned to the Rain Master or to a Rain Master Authorized Repair Center Page 12 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RT5 User s Manual 5 0 Troubleshooting Electrical Problems 5 1 If you Suspect a Short in the Wiring or Solenoid If you suspect there is a short in either the wiring of the solenoid on a station and then it is important to understand will occur when you transmit a signal to the controller to turn on that station 5 2 Field Wiring Shorts the Receiver and the Rain Master Controllers This is best illustrated by example If there is a short on Station 3 and you attempt to send a command to turn on station 3 3 ON the controller will turn Station 3 on but the controller s circuit breaker will open and the controller will shut down The circuit breaker on top of the RRAD receiver will not be affected and is not used when working the rain Master control
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