UNIK Field Transmitter
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1. RAINY BIRD UNIK Field Transmitter zs Operating Principle The following parameters are trans The following parameters are re mitted to the module ceived by the transmitter Current time and day Water days program Water days program Start times program Start times program Run time station and program as Run time station and program as signment Welcome to Rain Bird The UNIK Field Transmitter part of the UNIK irrigation system family allows you to create transmit and retrieve irrigation programming information when used with the UNIK Control Module The Field Transmitter features include One minute to 12 hour irrigation run times per station in one minute increments Three independent programs A B C Up to eight start times per program per day Seven day programming schedule calendar Manual irrigation start or stop capacity Ability to program an unlimited number of Control Modules with one Field Transmit ter Automatic reset of current time and day when transmitting a program to a Control 1 Quick Programming Guide A Quick Programming Guide label is provided with the Field Transmitter This label should be placed on the inside of the Field Transmitter s protective cover Understanding the Menu Display Icons and Keypad Menu system The Field Transmitter has a cyclical menu system which means that you move through the eight menu displays one di2. 3 through 5 until you have set all of the station run times Note If there is an overlap on the same station the second run time will not take place 7 When yoi 2ve finished setting the run times you may review the run times by pressing Erasing Field Transmitter programming data To erase all prograr asata ints Field Transmitter except the current time and day Press and hold and simultaneously for at least three seconds All programming data are erased Transmitting Programs to a Control Module When you want to transmit download program de 5 a Control Module 1 If the Field Transmitter s display is blank press 2 If you have not already done so enter thagrnnram data into the Field Transmitter 3 Plug the Field Transmitter s Le optical connector onto the Control Module s optical connector 4 Pre The icon will appear on the screen for two seconds When the icon disappears from the display the program data has been successfully transmitted Important If there is a transmission problem tl _ icon will appear in the display and you will hear three beeps Then the icon will appear Verify that the Field Transmitter and the Control Module are connected properly Field Transmitter s and the Control Module s optical connectors are clean wipe the connectors with a damp cloth Field Transmitter and the Control Module have a fully charged 9 volt alkaline battery Press and th
3. all Con trol Module params have been overridden and no watering will take place 2 Ifthe on is displayed press The Field Transmitter sends the irrigation ON command to the Control Module The X on the icon disappears Verifying the On off Mode To check the Control Module s On off status 1 Plug the Field Transmitter s optical connector ins nector 2 If the Field Transmitter s display is blank press a 3 Press on the Field Transmitter to receive uploa gt yam data stored in the Control Module ex Control Module s optical con 4 Press on the Field Transmitter repeatedly unti tha icon is displayed e If the On off Mode is deactivated you will see the icon indicating that the Control Module will water according to current programming elf the On off Mode is activated you will see the icon indicating that all Control Module programs have been overridden and no watering will take place Performing Manual Starts and Stops Important Before you perform manual starts and stops you must verify the status of the Control Module s irrigation status See Verifying the On off Mode on page 9 previous page Note The manual functions described below override all other functions except On off any program currently running will be suspended to permit their use Manual starts and stops only affect an existing station run time or program Important Manual operations will not work if the On o
4. signaling its cancellation and then change to a common misunderstanding that a start time of 00 00 is off It is ly a midnight start time An off time is indicated by in the display Setting the run time per station You can set the run time for each station from 0 to 12 hours in one minute incre ments All One Station Control Modules must be programmed on station 1 Multi station Control Modules Two Station and Four Station must be programmed starting on station 1 For example on a Four Station Control Module programming would start on station 1 then station 2 3 and 4 Note Each station may be assigned to only one program A B or C The sta tion will only respond to the start times and days on for this program Note The time display is represented in hours and minutes The first two placeholders are for hours the second two placeholders are for minutes To set the run time _ 1 Make certain the XX icon is visible on the display If it is not press repeatediv to cycle through the menu system and display the Xicon 2 The station number appears to the left of the run time Use 0 to select the station 3 Press repeatedly until the program you desire A B or C appears in the display to the right of the run time Each station must be assigned to a program A B or 4 use amp and to set the station run time 5 Press to move to the next station 6 Repeat steps
5. as been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are de signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re ceiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird Sales Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded VO cables and connectors between system components To be in compliance with FCC regulations the user must use shielded cables and connectors to install them properly u
6. en transmit the programming information again 5 Disconnect the Field Transmitter from the Control Module Reviewing Control Module programs When you want to verify the program data of a Control Module 1 Plug the Field Transmitter s optical connector onto the Control Module s optical con nector 2 If the Fiajd Transmitter s display is blank press 3 Press on the Field Transmitter to receive upload the program data stored in the Control Module You can now review all of the Control Module program data ex cept the current time of day stored in the Control Module Note The Field Transmitter does not receive the current time from the Control Module because there may be a difference in the current time between the two devices However when you transmit download a program to a Control Mod ule the Field Transmitter synchronizes the Control Module s current time with the Field Transmitter s current time 4 To modify the program data stored in the Con o Module enter the desired modifi cations into the Field Transmitter then press to transmit download the pro gram to the Control Module The icon will appear on the screen for two seconds When the icon disappears from the display the program data has been successfully transmitted Note Press even if you have not made any changes to the programming dat This will synchronize the time between the two de On off Mode System Override The Field Tra
7. ff Mode is activated Starting a Control Module manually You can perform either a single station or a cycle multi station manual start Before carrying out either type of manual start make sure you have programmed a run time of at least one minute and that the Control Module s On off Mode is not activated Performing a manual single station start If you would like to manually start one station I 1 1 Press until the Wl icon is displayed STA 4 The station number will also be displayed 2 Press to stop any stations that may be watering If a station is in operation a manual start is impossible A station may be in operation at the module level but without any irrigation in the field This is what occurs when the Rain Shut off De vicanrevents programmed irrigation 3 Press until the statiozxou would like to start is displayed 4 To start a station press Irrigation will start after 20 seconds if you are using an old type Control Module If you are using a new type Control Module a Control Module with a yellow wire loop irrigation will start after 10 seconds 5 If you wish to stop watering before the programmed time is up press Performing a manual cycle start Ifyou are using an old type Control Module the manual cycle start option is only available on the Two and Four Station Control Modules If you are using a new type Control Module a Control Module eve 4e with a yello
8. he programs into a Control Module 2 Chang he battery 3 Press to upload the programs into the Field Transmitter Replace the Field Transmitter s protective cover after use Secure the optical connector to the base of the cord after use Do not expose the liquid crystal display LCD to sunlight for prolonged periods n Troubleshooting The following list contains possible problems you may encounter and some solutions Most of the problems involving the UNIK Field Transmitter can be classified as trans mission reception malfunctions usually caused by a dead or improperly connected bat tery Other common causes of malfunction could be a dirty optical connector and poor wire connections These problems are easy to fix If you experience transmission reception problems try using a Control Module that operates properly to determine if itis the Field Transmitter or Control Module that is the source of the problem Before calling Rain Bird check this list If you cannot solve the problem yourself call our Technical Service Hotline at 1 800 RAIN BIRD U S or 626 963 9311 outside the U S and we will be glad to help you Problem Weak LCD display no display incomplete display Possible cause The battery is weak Solution Replace the battery Possible cause The microprocessor has locked up Solution Remove the battery Short the UNIK Field Transmitter battery clip not the battery contacts together with a paper clip or
9. ield Transmitter please take some time to learn some of the programming and connection options you have with your irrigation sys tem Three independent programs The Field Transmitter has three independent programs A B and C You can consider each program as a separate controller with its own water days start times and run times This allows you to select a program according to plant type for example A for grasses B for shrubs and C for trees Stations assigned to the same program operate sequentially Simultaneous watering start If you assign a separate or different station to each program with the same water days start times and run times you will obtain an almost simultaneous start of all three sta tions Multiple stations and programs If you want more than eight start times per day on a site equipped with only one valve you can wire the valve to several stations on a Two or Four Station Control Module and program multiple start times for each station For example if you wire the same valve to both stations on a Two Station Control Module you can obtain up to 16 starts 2 x 8 If you connect the same valve to three stations on a Four Station Control Module you can obtain up to 24 starts 3 x 8 Sta tions assigned to this valve however cannot be assigned to other valves If you use this method make sure that there is no program overlap The program run time must be shorter than the time interval separating the two start ti
10. l on the wires to make sure they are se cure If you are using 3M DBM wire connectors make sure the wires have not been stripped Unlike other wire connectors on the market DBMs are designed to cut through the insulation to make a water resistant coupling without removing the insulation Push the wires all the way into the wire connector Be sure to crimp the black cap all the way down gel should ooze out of the top to ensure a water re sistant connection Gently pull on the wires to make sure they are secure If the insulation has been stripped re cut the wires and re peat the steps above The UNIK Rain Shut off Device is wet Flip the UNIK Rain Shut off Device switch to off If you have an old style Control Module cut the UNIK Rain Shut off Device wires Con nect the black wires from the Control Module to the black field wires Carry out a manual stop and then repeat the manual start Faulty transmission The optical connector on the Control Module and or the Field Trans mitter is dirty Clean the connector s The battery is weak Replace the battery The microprocessor did not reset properly Remove the battery Short the UNIK Field Transmitter battery clip not the battery contacts together with a paper clip or other piece of metal for 30 seconds Reinstall a fresh battery Rain Biro Customer Support Center 6640 S Bonney Ave Tucson AZ 85706 1 800 RAIN BIRD 520 434 6289 FAX 2 WARNING This equipment h
11. ly connected the start up display will read 00 00 4 Reinstall the screws that secure the battery compartment cover The Field Transmitter can now be programmed Setting up the Field Transmitter Before you can create watering programs you must set the current time and day Setting the time To set the time 1 Press until the clock icon appears in the display 2 Select either a 12 hour or a 24 hour display The default time display is 24 hour If you would like a 12 hour display press and hold down for two seconds AM or PM will appear on the display to the left of the time Important Only Field Transmitters with November 1997 date codes or later have the lt 1 AM PM option 3 Press to advance the clock or to reverse the clock Pressing and holding down either key will make the numbers change more quickly Note If the display shows AM and the current time is actually PM advance or reverse the clock until the display shows PM Important When you change the batteries in the Field Transmitter the time reverts back to the 24 hour dis nib Play ULL Setting the current day YO The days are indicated by a number for example omset 1 lt Monday 2 Tuesday etc To set the current day Press to select the currentday of the week For example if it is Wednesday press repeatedly until the square is around 3 Programming the Field Transmitter Before you begin programming the F
12. mes Note A One Station Control Module can use only one program Now you can begin setting up your watering programs Setting the water days You must select the days of the week that you want to water for each program If there is a square around the day watering will occur on that day If the day does not have a square around it watering will not occur on that day To set the stering days a 1 Press repeatedly until the icon is displayed Program A will also appear in the display If you want to 7 a select Program B or Program C press until the oooomma program you desire is displayed 2 If you do not want to watesson a certain day that is set as a watering day it has a square around it press repeatedly to advance to that day The day selected will blink 3 Press to remove the square The square will disappear and no watering will occur on the selecte ay 4 If a day you want to water does not have a square around it press repeatedly to advance to that day The dayzelected will blink 5 Press to place a square around the day A square will appear around the day and watering will take place on the selected day 6 Repeat steps 2 5 until all the days are set for program When you are ready to move on to the next program press to change to anothe jram 7 When u have set the watering days for all of your programs press to move Setting the start times You can set up to eight
13. nsmitter s On off function allows you to completely suspend and override all currently set programming in the Control Module without changing or losing this programming for future use The Control Module s default mode is always ON allowing programmed watering to take place You can prevent watering however by activating the On off Mode thereby switching the Control Module s default mode to OFF Activating a Control Module s On off Mode To activate the On off Mode or turn the Control Module s default mode to OFF 1 Press on the Field Transmitter repeatedly until the sex icon is dis played Pe e If the On off Mode is deactivated you will see the icon indicating that the Control Module will water according to curre Mu mming e If the On off Mode is activated you will see the icon indicating that all Coax Mxule programs have been cibrridden and no watering will take place 2 Ifthe icon is displayed press The Field Transmitter sends the irri M F command to the Control Module An X will appear on the sprinkler icon Deactivating a Control Module s On off Mode To deactil the On off Mode or turn the Control Moc Mxult mode on 1 Press on the Field Transmitter repeatedly until edt icon is dis played e Ifthe On off Mode is deactivated you will see t k indicating that the Control Module will water according to current programming o If the M Gode is activated you will the indicating that
14. other piece of metal for 30 seconds Reinstall a fresh battery Possible cause The battery contact is faulty Solution Tighten the battery connectors to ensure tight battery connection Proble Locked display or keypad Possible cause The microprocessor did not reset properly Solution Remove the battery Short the UNIK Field Transmitter battery clip not the battery contacts together with a paper clip or other piece of metal for 30 seconds Reinstall a fresh battery Proble Station does not start Possible cause No run time has been programmed for that station Solution Transmit a run time to the Control Module Possible cause The On off Mode is activated X on Sprinkler icon Solution Permit irrigation by deactivating the On off Mode Possible cause Another station is in operation Solution Use the manual station option to turn off that station Possible cause The battery is weak Solution Replace the battery 2 Possible cause Solution Possible cause Solution Problem Possible cause Solution Possible cause Solution Possible cause Solution A wire connection is faulty Ifyou are using King wire connectors gently pull on the wires to make sure they are secure If the wires are loose cut the wires Strip 0 5 in 1 25 cm of the insulation off the wires Twist the wires then push the wires into a new King connector and twist the connector around the wires Gently pul
15. splay at a time by pressing All of the displays except the start up display have icons representing the function that you can program while in that display LCD display icons NOgaons 10 11 i Program A B or C Current time Day of week or water day Set watering days Start time Run time for each station Manual start e single station STA multi station cycle CYC Assign a station to a program A B or C Transmitting program On off mode Transmission failed Arrow key Next function Increase On Program A B C Decrease Oft Transmit download program to Control Module Retrieve upload program from Control Module and display program Cycle key e set clock set current day e watering time per station select station A B G D E F G Installing the Battery The Field Transmitter is powered by a 9 volt alkaline battery not included type 6AM international standard or type 6LR61 European standard We recommend that you use a high quality alkaline battery such as Energizer A high quality battery will last one year To install the battery 1 Remove the screws that secure the battery compartment cover 2 Remove the battery connector from the battery compartment and attach the battery to the connector 3 Insert the battery and connector into the battery compartment When the battery is proper
16. start times for each program but it is not necessary for you to use all eight start times with each program After you enter all the start times the transmitter will automatically organize the start times in chronological order from 00 00 to 23 59 or 12 00 AM to 11 59 PM To set the start time 1 Make certain the icon is visible on the display If it is not press repeatedly to cycle through the menu system and display the icon 2 Press repeatedly until the program you desire A B or C appears in the dis play Ph e 3 Use Qand to set the first start time 4 Press to move to the next start time 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the start times you desire up to eight per program for the program 6 If you would like to set start times for additional programs press until the pro gram you desire is displayed Then repeat steps 3 an 7 When you have finished setting the start times press to move to the icon Setting the Watering Time Length display Deleting a start time To delete z siart time 1 Press to advance to the icon 2 Press to change to the appropriate program 3 Press _ to scroll through the start times and decide which one to delete the start times will be in chronological order 4 Again scroll MO the start times and pause on the start time just before the time you wish to delete 5 Press and hold The start time will flash momentarily on the display
17. w wire loop the manual cycle start option is available on all Control Modules One Two and Four Stations The cycle consists of all of the stations operating in sequential order To manuf perform a Yj start 1 Press until the icon is displayed Prog A B or C also appears in the display w 2 Press to stop any stations that may be watering If a station is in operation a manual start is impossible A station may be in operation at the module level but without any irrigation in the field This is what occurs when the Rain Shut off De vice prevents programmed irrigation 3 Press until the program cycle you would like to start is displayed 4 Press to start the cycle Irrigation will start after 20 seconds if you are using an old type Control Module It you are using a new type Control Module a control module with a yellow wire loop irrigation will start after 10 seconds The stations assigned to the program will oper ate in sequence until the last station has finished watering Irrigation will then stop web 5 If you wish to stop watering before the manual cycle has completed press Maintaining the UNIK Field Transmitter To keep your Field Transmitter in working order Change the battery once a year We recommend you use a high quality alkaline bat tery such as Energizer When changing the Field Transmitter battery any stored prograng ill be lost To avoid this 1 Press __ to download t
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