RainMaster TWICE Controller Owners Manual
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1. T W I C Two Wire Integrated Communication Exchange User Manual Rain IViaAsTeER RMIS Part No 500761 Table of Contents Introduction Installation General Installation Twice Panel Introduction Decoder Programming Field Layout Recommendations Termination Into Controller Final Test and Start Up Appendix A A1 Twice Programming Details A2 Twice Parts List A3 Twice General Specifications A4 Warranty 10 13 14 16 RMIS Part No 500761 Page 2 Introduction The TWICE family of Controllers integrates two wire technology into the RME family of controllers and offers the following advantages Reduced field wiring Ease of Expansion Reduced wiring maintenance expense Additionally Rain Master s TWICE protocol provides a two way communication link between the controller decoders and valves This enables a means for testing and diagnostic capabilities within the two wire path This manual provides all the details necessary for the installation of the TWICE 2 wire system For a complete description of the RME EAGLE or SENTAR II Controllers and their set up please refer to the appropriate manuals that are included in each shipment Installation General Description The Two Wire system requires a different approach to electrical wiring of components in the field as compared to the conventional multi wire method Specifically Each valve solenoid is addressed2. Interface Module has e Shade controller exceeded 185 F e Replace 2 Wire Interface E6 muon ee Hut e 2 Wire Interface Module has Module own defective temperature sensor e Install cooling fan in enclosure e Programming multiple decoders e Retry programming of the at one time decoder e Decoder removed before e Replace the decoder E7 Decoder Programming programming cycle was e Replace the 2 Wire Failure completed Defective decoder Defective 2 Wire Interface Module Interface Module A2 Two Wire Interface Parts List Item RMIS Part Description 1 TW D 1 Single valve decoder 2 TW D 2 Dual valve decoder 3 TW D 4 Quad valve decoder 4 PCTW INTERFACE 2 Wire Interface Module 5 TW CAB 14 2 conductor direct burial 2 Wire cable 6 TW LA 1 Lighting Arrestor 7 TW SPLICE 14 Waterproof Wire Nut NOTE The specified wire nut is acceptable for a majority of terminations in the field However if a requirement is encountered where a larger nut is needed RMIS recommends that the end user select from various other commercially available waterproof wire nuts RMIS Part No 500761 Page 13 A3 Twice General Specifications Controller Programming Capabilities Four 4 independently controllable irrigation programs with five 5 selectable start times for a total of 20 possible irrigation cycles per day Direct control of 36 individual stations Runtime s for each station can be se
3. The 2 Wire Interface Module will identify system over temperature conditions by displaying error code continuously until the temperature drops to a save level e The 2 Wire Interface Module will provide two test modes MODE ONE will test all valves in sequential order MODE TWO will test an individual valve Built in controller self test Intelligent resumption of program execution after power outages Automatic detection of main line water breaks Automatic detection of unscheduled water flow Automatic detection of upper stations flow limit Automatic detection of no No Flow water flow to a station RME EAGLE ONLY Available RME Eagle Options e Ability to connect to a Rain Master Communications card iCentral to provide connectivity to the Internet e Ability to interface to a Rain Master Weather Station for direct ET measurements Certification And Warranty e Underwriters and FCC approved e Manufacturer s limited 5 year warranty Electrical Specifications e Input power 105 130 VAC 50 60 Hz 12 Ampere maximum 0 1 Ampere idle e Output power 24 VAC 1 5 Amperes maximum total output or 36 VA maximum total output 1 0 Ampere per station or Master Valve Mechanical Specifications e Heavy duty 18 gauge steel enclosure jet coat and powder coated to protect it for indoor and outdoor environments e Addition enclosure options available Shipping Weight 14 pounds Dimensions 13 25 inches Wide x 12 1 inches High x 4
4. a decoder is attached but has an error In this example decoder communications error Displayed when a decoder has been programmed In this example decoder number 07 Pressing the MODE key changes the MODE from Program Mode to Test Mode RMIS Part No 500761 Page 11 Test Mode Decoders are connected to the surge board Display Condition Entry and display of the decoder to Test in this example decoder 07 The decoder numbers can be between 0 to 36 and 99 for the Master Valve The following display will appear when the TEST key is depressed 07 After test is complete the display will blank for 1 2 second then the decoder number will be displayed for 2 seconds or Error Code E1 will be displayed in case of an Error If no errors are detected then the Decoder Firmware is displayed followed by the valve current draw In this example 1 0 for firmware rev and 24 0 24 Amperes of current draw then 07 1 0 24 Pressing the MODE key changes the MODE from Test Mode to Automatic Mode mode Error Code Chart This chart discusses conditions under which certain error codes are displayed and the actions to be taken to address them Table 5 Error Codes Code Error Description Cause Action e Wiring error e Check wiring e Bad decoder e Move the decoder closer to e Bad two wire circuit the controller F NeDecod
5. 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 satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence and 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 This limited warranty does not apply to improper installation or grounding acts of God such as lightning and or power surges floods earthquakes hurricane tornados vandalism etc All RME Series Controllers have a S yearlimited warranty from date of initial trade purchase All o
6. 3 inches Deep RMIS Part No 500761 Page 15 RAIN MASTER LIMTED TRADE WARRANTY Rain Master Irrigation Systems Inc warrants to the first trade 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 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 the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced which has been subjected to misuse abnormal service or handling or which has been altered or modified in design or construction See additional exclusion below In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty the purchaser should ship or carry the product to a Rain Master authorized service depot or send product prepaid to Rain Master at the address below ensuring product is packaged correctly for shipment For nearest location call Rain Master Service Center 1 805 527 4498 This limited warranty described above is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law All implied warranties including the warranty of merchantability and fit for use are limited to the periods from date of purchase set forth below Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor
7. coder using the programming keys The key allows the user to select the desired Mode of operation The and keys are to be used to incrementally scroll up and down through Station Numbers in the PROGRAM or TEST Modes FIGURE 2 The TWICE CONTROL PANEL 2 WIRE INTERFACE MODULE The Connector A is used for assigning Station to Decoders The Display B shows Station Numbers Error codes or a dash line as it applies to program mode The key allows the User to Program Decoders or to Test stations Status C light colors indicate successful entries GREEN or Errors RED RMIS Part No 500761 Page 5 Decoder Programming After the Controller is powered up individual decoders are programmed by connecting them to the connector on the panel as shown in Figure 3 Then press MODE J until PROGRAM LED is illuminated Continue to press until the desired number is displayed Then press ACTIVATE if the decoder is programmed successfully the STATUS LED on the panel will turn GREEN Figure 3 Decoder Programming Set Up Figure 3 shows a successful example of Decoder programming 7 in this case The Decoder number 7 is displayed and the Status light is GREEN After the decoder is programmed the Controller Serial and Station number must be noted on the label Please use permanent ink marker _ Figure 4 Decoder Identification Two and Four valve decoders will use consecutive station n
8. en MNAE TOUNG e Program Mode no decoder was e Replace the decoder found e Replace the 2 Wire Interface Module e Shorted wiring e Troubleshooting wiring e Wire connected to earth ground problems E2 Two Wire Circuitisin e Improper wiring connections 1 Undo last item installed Over Current e Shorted failed decoder 2 Break the 2 Wire e Valve connected directly to 2 network in half to wire circuit isolate the problem e The decoder detects no e Check decoder to solenoid solenoid current when activated connections E3 Open Circuit at Solenoid e Defective decoder Resistance check the e Open solenoid solenoid e Poor connections or wiring e Replace the solenoid between decoder and solenoid e Replace the decoder e Decoder measures excessive e Check wiring E4 Short Circuit at Solenoid current in solenoid e Replace solenoid e Shorted or failed solenoid e Replace decoder RMIS Part No 500761 Page 12 Code Error Description Cause Improper connections of solenoid wires to two wire circuit Action Poor quality wiring between the e Test two wire resistance to 2 Wire Interface Module and the ground decoder e Isolate decoder which in e Two Wire connected to earth faulting E5 Decoder ground e Check for duplicate Communications Error e Defective decoder addresses e Defective 2 Wire Interface e Valve wire is connected to Module earth ground or in water e Multiple decoders with same address e 2 Wire
9. energized by a Decoder that must be programmed to match the valve number prior to installation e A two wire cable provides Power and Communication signals to the entire array of decoders Subject to three conditions the cable may be routed in one of three different ways to meet the requirements of the landscaping topography 1 The maximum distance from the furthest valve to the controller is 5000 feet 2 There must be a lightning arrestor LA 1 installed every 600 feet or less 3 The maximum distance from a valve to its decoder is less than 100 feet RMIS Part No 500761 Page 3 STEP 1 STEP 2 Mount controller and Program decoders with connect power assigned station numbers STEP 3 STEP 4 Install decoders in the field Connect 2 wire cable to controller RMIS Part No 500761 Page 4 The Twice Panel Basic introduction to the different keys legends display and connectors The Appendix contains a detailed description of programming capabilities and its advanced features The Interface Panel has three 3 modes of programming operation e AUTO MODE enables the RME Cortroller to run stations according to the scheduled programs entered The Panel serves as a passive monitor of events e PROGRAM MODE enables the User to manually assign station numbers to the Decoders using the programming keys and connector e TEST MODE Enables the User to test all stations simultaneously or individually test a single valve or de
10. r program basis RME EAGLE ONLY User Interface Easy to understand and use keyboard layout provides ease of use during programming and review Multiple displays provide a simple way of programming and information review During program execution the controller will display the executing program number the flow in gpm and the station runtime countdown in hours minutes and seconds During program execution the 2 Wire Interface Module will rotate for 2 seconds through each active zone number Programmable controller security access code to prevent unauthorized use or modifications to be made of the controller s programs Review key to display all program parameters on a per program basis Successive invocation of the key will display program parameters one by one Depression and subsequent hold of this key will allow rapid review of program parameters Diagnostic And Fault Detection Programmable audible alarm When a zone is turned on the zone address is displayed and the Status LED will indicate an error condition by illuminating RED RMIS Part No 500761 Page 14 e After program execution is complete all malfunctioning zones will be displayed by first displaying the zone number then the corresponding error code Each malfunctioning zone will be displayed in rotation e The 2 Wire Interface Module identifies system over current conditions by displaying an alternating 60 second count down timer until cleared by the operator e
11. t from 1 minute to 9 hours 59 minutes per station in one minute increments Quick Station s programming to allow rapid programming of an entire block of stations all with the same runtime Water Days for each program can be based on a seven day cycle or a skip by day cycle which allows a program to skip from 1 to 30 days between watering cycles The water days can be further restricted with the selection of ODD EVEN calendar days Manually activated system Check Syringe Cycle to sequentially run each station for a user selectable time with a range from one minute up to nine minutes Manually activated program station cycle to execute a program station independently of its programmed start time and water days Programmable Master Valve to utilize and control a Master Valve on a per program basis Programmable pump independent of the Master Valve on a per program basis Programmable stacking or non stacking operation of the programs Programmable delay time between station executions Flow sensing and control Evapotranspiration ET based scheduling RME EAGLE ONLY Percentage adjustment on a per program basis to allow an increase or decrease of all station runtimes within that program The percentage will allow adjustment from 0 to 300 in 1 increments Programmable and manual rain shut down Connectivity for any one of the following rain moisture or freeze sensor device The ability to select either ODD or EVEN day watering on a pe
12. ther Rain Master Brand products carry a yeer limited warranty unless otherwise specified All Software products which include but are not limited to Evolution AIM Advanced ET OASIS Weather Station etc carry a 90 day limited warranty ALL computer hardware purchased from Rain Master in conjunction with its software is NOT covered by any Rain Master warranty Computer hardware and its subsequent operating system are specifically covered by the hardware manufacture s warranty as provided by the hardware manufacturer SERVICE Should it be necessary to service your controller contact your local Rain Master distributor or contact Rain Master at 1 805 527 4498 for a listing of distributors in your area When sending a controller or a component of the controller back to be serviced ensure itis properly protected with a soft packaging material and that the box will withstand normal shipping abuses Enclose a complete description of the type of problem that is occurring and be sure to put your name address and phone number where you can be reached NOTE The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the express written consent of the manufacturer will void this warranty Rain Master 3910 B Royal Ave Simi Valley CA 93063 805 527 4498 805 427 2813 Fax www rainmaster com RMIS Part No 500761 Page 16
13. ule version number ACTIVATE UP Displays the 2 Wire Interface Module temperature in Centigrade Displays the 2 Wire Interface Module temperature in Centigrade Displays the 2 Wire Interface Module temperature in Centigrade RMIS Part No 500761 Page 10 Display Messages Interpretation The chart below explains the different messages are displayed and the conditions that prompt them in the three different MODES Automatic Mode 2 wire cable is connected to the surge board 00 mode Then Decoder Program Mode 00 07 07 mode then then Condition Displayed when the Controller and 2 Wire Interface Module are in Automatic Mode and no valves are on 07 Decoder is connected to the panel Displayed when the controller and the 2 Wire Interface Module are in Automatic Mode and a valve is active In this example the display is blank for second then the active decoder number is displayed 07 is ON Additionally the STATUS LED will be RED if errors are encountered GREEN otherwise Pressing the MODE key changes the MODE from Automatic Mode to Program Mode Condition Displayed until a decoder is attached The display is blank for two seconds then E1 is displayed E5 Displayed when a decoder is attached but has not been programmed Displayed when
14. umbers following the station number that is programmed For example if the above decoder was a dual type the 2 station would automatically be assigned 8 A 4 station decoder would end up with 8 9 and 10 for the other three stations RMIS Part No 500761 Page 6 Field Layout Recommendations Figures 4 and Figure 5 detail recommendations for field wiring and termination FIGURE 5 COMPONENT TERMINATION SCHEME Lightning Arrestor TW SPLICE Water bort Connecton RAUS Part No 500547 Rw A FIGURE 6 WIRING CONFIGURATIONS e STRAIGHT LINE e LOOP e GRID RMIS Part No 500761 Page 7 Termination Into Controller To connect the two wire cable TW CAB 14 into the Surge Board inside the back of the controller the TWICE Front Panel has to be removed as shown in the diagrams below Be sure to leave a sufficient loop in the cable for strain relief EZ N Surqe Board amp Strain 4 RMIS Part No 500761 Page 8 Final Test And Start Up Upon completion of connection of the 2 wire cable into the controller the system is ready for final testing and operation To run a TEST of the system two steps should be followed 1 Put the TWICE PANEL in the TEST MODE and test individual decoders one at a time followed by a sequential cycle of all decoders If any error messages are observed take the necessary corrective action to resolve the problem such a checking the
15. wiring or reprogramming the decoders see appendix for trouble shooting tips 2 Putthe TWICE panel ion AUTO MODE This enables the RME Controller to assume control of all decoder activities Refer to the RME Controller manual to carry out all preliminary controller tests prior to automatic operation The system should now be fully operational RMIS Part No 500761 Page 9 APPENDIX A A1 Twice Panel Programming Details This section explains the programming capabilities by providing details related to Error Codes Tactile Key Functions The tactile Keys on the TWICE Control Panel perform different tasks based upon the Mode that is selected The Table below lists the various functions of the keys depending upon the MODE that the panel set up for Key Tactile Key Functions Display Messages Quick Programming Guide Automatic Mode Change to PROGRAM Program Mode Test Mode Change to MODE Mode Change to TEST Mode AUTOMATIC Mode UP No Action Increment decoder Increment decoder number number Decrement decoder Decrement decoder DOWN No Action n mb r nuber e Run test on decoder number If not active will clear the Program decoder to ACTIVATE displayed error code specific number e Test all decoders if decoder address is zero Displays the Displays the Displays the 2 Wire ANI AAF UP DOWN interface Modul 2 Wire Interface 2 Wire Interface version number Module version number Mod
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