Pump Manager 2 User Manual
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1. 100 x Pump Manager 2 User Manual 39 RAINS BIRD Step 2 Select report parameters Start Date Start Time specify the first data point included in the report The start date time should precede End Date End Time For daily reports the report result is best when selecting at least a 24 hour period Date End Time specify the last data point included in the report e Pump Stations selects the pump station for the report Only 1 pump station can be selected for each report To report on multiple stations or to add subtract flows export data to CSV files and create your report in Excel or other spreadsheet application Pressure 1 2 3 select pump station pressure transducer s for reporting pressure reports stations have Pressure 1 Pressure 2 and Pressure 3 may not be present on your pump station Flow 1 2 3 select pump station flow transducer s for reporting flow rate reports All stations have Flow 1 but may not have other transducers e VFD 1 2 3 select pump station variable frequency drive values for reporting Stations equipped with VFD have VFD 1 but may not have others Pump 1 10 Pressure Maintenance Pump Jockey Pump select pumps for pump based reporting Pump Starts Per Hour for example uses the selected pumps to define the report 40 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINS BIRD Step 3 Select Update Report Parameters to query the database and produce the report Fo2. View location activity P See more results event x Hibernate gt 50 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD The event viewer window will appear In the left tree view double click Windows Logs and select Application File Action View Help 2 Event Viewer Local Application Number of events 12 180 b Custom Views d te Windows Logs Level Date and Time Source Event ID l 8 Application D Information 10 23 2013 2 45 47 PM MSSQLSSQ 3408 5 5 Open Saved Log Security Information 10 23 2013 2 45 47 PM MSSQLSSQ E W Create Custom View E Setup Information 10 23 2013 2 45 47 PM MSSQLSSQ Se Import Custom View System Information 10 23 2013 2 45 47 PM MSSQLSSQ Sc E Forwarded Events Information 10 23 2013 2 45 47 PM MSSQLSSQ Clear Log Applications and Services Lo F r7 YF Filter Current Log Subscriptions Properti Event 3408 MSSQLSSQLEXPRESS Properties Find General Details 2 Save All Events As Recovery is complete This is an informational message only No user action is require Attach a Task To this Log View 1 Refresh Help b Event Properties Log Name Application Attach Task To This Event Source MSSQLSSQLEXPRESS Logged 10 23 2013 2 45 47 Event ID 3408 Task Cati 5 I x ld Save Selected Events Level Informatio
3. Use the following DNS server addresses Validate settings upon exit GS up Step 6 Select Use the following IP address which selects a static IP as opposed to the dynamic address requested from a server by Obtain an IP address automatically and configure to the following e IP address 192 168 148 100 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Default gateway blank or based on your network expert s advice The IP address must be unique on this network It is best to consult with your network experts to select an address and determine whether static or dynamic address should be used 10 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINS BIRD Step 7 Click OK to close the TCP IPv4 properties Close to close the Local Area Connection properties and Close to close the Local Area Connection Status window Pump Manager 2 User Manual 11 RAINY BIRD 4 0 Pump Manager 2 Configuration As mentioned in the previous section Rain Bird pump stations are factory configured with static IP addresses This section describes Pump Manager 2 configuration for communication with 1 such pump station The IP addresses shown below are the factory pump station defaults If your pump station has been reconfigured for compatibility with your local area network or if the pump station will be Internet accessed different addresses or names will be used Refer to your networking experts for assistance If multiple pump stations will be monitored by
4. RAINY BIRD 1 0 Introduction Pump Manager 2 software PM2 is to provide a software interface between Rain Bird pump stations and Rain Bird central control software Additionally Pump Manager 2 will store all data acquired from one or more pump stations in a central control PC local database From this stored data Pump Manager 2 can generate reports or export data for further analysis Pump Manager 2 also helps to automate remote pump station touch screen control Remote control allows station operating parameter adjustment from the central control PC 2 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINS BIRD 2 0 Installation System Requirements Windows XP Windows XP 64 Windows 7 or Windows 7 64 e Intel Core 2 processor 1 0GHz or greater e Upto 500MB of data can be archived per pump station per year Appropriate free storage should be provided e Available Ethernet connection existing local network connection connecting to pump station During the Pump Manager 2 setup process several components will be installed Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 installed if necessary for your PC This library component is required for Pump Manager 2 execution Windows 7 PCs may already have this component installed and many applications use it Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 installed if necessary for your PC This PC service component provides database storage data retrieval for export and reporting services for Pump Manag
5. If blank and if a VNC password is required by the panel UltraVNC will ask for a password when remote control is launched After pump station configuration a remote control process can be activated by selecting the Launch Remote Control button This launches UltraVNC with parameters to connect to the pump station front panel as configured A VNC password may be required to establish VNC pump station connection Password Log On Cancel The VNC password is delivered with the pump station Rain Bird configuration binder Both read write and read only passwords can be assigned Either may be entered in the VNC Authentication dialog shown above or in Pump Manager 2 s Touchscreen Remote Control Configuration dialog s Password field User Name should remain blank Touchscreen Remote Control Host Name IP Address 192 168 148 201 Port Number 5900 User Name Password V Launch Remote Control on Program Start 30 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD Once established the UltraVNC window resembles the actual pump station front panel display very closely RUNNING VALUES Pam 3 Bie ADJUSTMENTS RESETTABLE FLOW METER Oct 08 13CTUE 1 ud _ MOTOR HOURS STARTS E Pump Manager 2 User Manual 31 RAINY BIRD Note the text indicating The GOT has operating authority however Initially an UltraVNC connection is only viewing the front panel Panel control i
6. Virtual Disk Provides m Manual Local Syste The SQL Server SQLEXPRESS item should have a status of Started If not select the item and click the start button in the toolbar b 48 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINS BIRD If the service successfully starts assure that the Startup Type is Automatic If it is not or if the service Startup Type is Disabled right click the item choose Properties from the menu and adjust the Startup type to Automatic Display name SQL Server SQLEXPRESS Description vides storage processing and controlled access 4 data and rapid transaction processing Tc Path to executable c Program Files Microsoft SQL Server MSSQL10_50 SQ LEXPRESS MS Sat tpe Help me configure service startup options Service status You can specify the start parameters that apply when you start the service from here Start parameters Perform the same steps for the SQL Server VSS Writer service If either service still fails to start contact support for further debugging assistance Pump Manager 2 User Manual 49 RAINS BIRD If service changes were made and the services both started successfully return to Pump Manager 2 and check the database status If the database error continues to persist for several minutes run the system Event Viewer Programs 1 Event Viewer Control Panel 2 View event logs
7. you clear a warning or alarm this can cause some confusion when the alarm indicator is cleared on click but reappears 60 seconds later the station poll time This may simply indicate a hard alarm at the station which requires on site action 10 4 Can t connect for remote control If you are unable to connect to the pump station front panel for remote control the most likely causes are 1 Incorrect remote control Pump Manager 2 configuration Remember that the front panel touchscreen and the PLC controller do not generally respond to the same IP address By default the PLC has LAN address 192 168 148 200 and the front panel has address 192 168 148 201 Incorrect addressing for Internet connected panel The default IP addresses for the front panel and PLC are not Internet addressable That is they are values only suitable for access inside the local network perimeter One or more different addresses or host names would be used from outside the LAN perimeter Your network expert will help identify which address you should use from each location ie Your cell phone or tablet your central control PC on the LAN your home PC Only 1 client can use VNC with the pump station front panel at a time If VNC is already connected from the central control PC you cannot connect from your cell phone or tablet 10 5 Can t connect Pump Manager 2 to Pump Station If you are unable to connect to the pump station with Pump Manager 2 the most li
8. Status General Connection IPv4 Connectivity No Internet access IPv6 Connectivity No network access Media State Enabled Duration 01 14 40 Speed 1 0 Gbps Activity oy Sent Rus Received ar Bytes 95 339 155 3 278 323 420 8 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD Step 4 Click Properties g Local Area Connection Properties Networking Connect using Intel R 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection This connection uses the following items 005 Packet Scheduler S File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks amp NDIS Protocol Driver C 4 Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 4 Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver 4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Uninstal Properties Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network Pump Manager 2 User Manual 9 RAINS BIRD Step 5 Click Internet Protocol TCP IPv4 and then the Properties button Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties ax General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically
9. in red Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 If Pump Manager 2 is minimized and if the mini window is enabled in settings the pump station data will also be flashed red 26 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 1 0 Gal m 0 psi Other indications in the main Pump Manager 2 window will help diagnose problems e Ifthe pump station connection status is Disconnected or Connecting a communication problem is indicated V e Ifthe pump station alarm indicator is shown B pump station itself is indicating an alarm The alarm indicator is shown in context below Launch Remote Control 5 The pump station alarm type and state can be checked at the pump station front panel or through Launch Remote Control If network connectivity is good pump station warnings can be remotely acknowledged by clicking the pump station alarm indicator The click notifies the PLC of a remote alarm acknowledge If the alarm state is a warning clearing the alarm in this way should remove the pump station alarm indicator If this operation does not clear the alarm the indicator will reappear on next pump station poll further investigation of the alarm via remote control or actual pump station access will be required 6 2 Mini Window When minimized the Pump Manager 2 mini window appears generally as shown below Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 1 0 Gal m 117 psi Pump Manager 2 User Manual 27 RAIN
10. 119 Flow Gal min Pressure psi The Total Flow gauge indicates the pump station reported total flow since installation Total Flow display can be disabled through Pump Manager 2 settings The Pressure Setpoint gauge indicates the nominal or target pressure configured for the pump station Pressure Setpoint display can be disabled through Pump Manager 2 settings Pump Manager 2 User Manual 23 RAINS BIRD Filter Status indicates the backwash status of up to 10 integrated filters controlled by the pump station If an LED is ON the corresponding filter is currently backwashing if OFF the filter is not being backwashed Filters that are not present always show OFF The status of several External Controls managed by the pump station can be indicated in the External Controls display External Controls display can be disabled through Pump Manager 2 settings External Controls 9 9 9 The LEDs presented are e Purple fertigation active e Green lake fill running e Blue pump station intake filter screen cleaning in progress e Red water feature running 24 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD Launch remote control If desired during normal operation remote control for the selected Pump Stations list item can be triggered by selecting the Launch Remote Control button This causes UltraVNC viewer to be launched using the remote control parameters set during pump station configuration 118
11. 2 Select Browse and choose a destination disk location and file name Select the Pump Station for data export Use the Ctrl click or Shift click to select multiple pump stations Select Start Date midnight Pump Manager 2 User Manual 33 RAINY BIRD to identify the first data to export Data will be begin at midnight 00 00 on the indicated date The Today button can be used to reset the Start Date to the current day Select End Date 23 59 to identify the last data to export Data ends at midnight 23 59 on the indicated date The Match Start Date button can be used to set the End Date to the current Start Date When End Date and Start Date match the data from a single day will be exported Select OK to begin data export Step 3 When the process completes the indicated data file can be loaded into Excel for analysis and report generation 34 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD 9 0 Data Reporting Pump Manager 2 produces several different types of reports Customized reports can also be accessed on disk Such reports stored as SQL Server RDLC files might be used to provide a required report to an agency or board of directors Consult Rain Bird sales for further information c Pump Manager 2 Reports Options Help Hourly Flow Total Daily Flow Total Pressure Flow Rate vs Time by Minute Pressure Flow Rate vs Time by Hour Pressure VFD Frequ
12. Description Status Startup Type Log On As S ation Viana a SQL Active Directory Helper Service Enables inte Disabled Network S 4X SQL Server SQLEXPRESS Provides sto Started Automatic Network S SQL Server Agent SQLEXPRESS Executes jo Disabled Network S SQL Server Browser Provides SQ Disabled Local Service SQL Server VSS Writer Provides th Started Automatic Local Syste w DDP Discovery s ocal Service Superfetch Maintains a Automatic Local Syste SW Distributed TS Coordinator Service SW Distribu Manual Local Syste 4 Symantec Endpoint Protection Provides m Automatic Local Syste Symantec Management Client Provides co Started Manual Local Syste Symantec Network Access Control Checks that Started Automatic Local Syste System Event Notification Service Monitors sy Started Automatic Local Syste Tablet PC Input Service Enables Tab Manual Local Syste T Task Scheduler Enables aus Started Automatic Local Syste 3 TCP IP NetBIOS Helper Provides su Started Automatic Local Service Telephony Provides Tel Manual Network S Themes Provides us Started Automatic Local Syste Thread Ordering Server Provides Manual Local Service Base Services Enables acc Manual Local Service UPnP Device Host Allows UPn Manual Local Service 45 User Profile Service This service Automatic Local Syste
13. Flow VFD Frequency vs Time by Hour This report provides a graph relating instantaneous flow and VFD frequency grouped and averaged by hour to time e Pump Starts Per Hour This report displays the total number of pump starts occurring in each hour during the reporting period in tabular format 36 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINS BIRD Other reports The Other menu item allows selection of a RDLC report file Although no external report files are installed with Pump Manager 2 itself future reports may be available for specific purposes through this capability Select Report File to Use QUIC Je My Computer LocalDisk C RainBird PM2 Organize v New folder n officeinstall Name OldWinXP di de b d oracle PerfLogs J DatabaseTemplate gt Program File E 4 RainBird i Cirrus 3 n Componen p it gt KeyCode G gt Maps AR Nimbusll p b OfficeSetur 4 2 BH n Database b EN us Jo zh Hans Demo File name Date modified 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM 10 4 2013 9 41 AM Type File fo File fo File fo File fo File fo File folde File folde File fo File fo File fo File fol
14. Psi 703 6 8 Eon E d co Oct 08 13 TUE ENGLISH E The remote device has oper See 7 0 Pump Station Remote Control for more details Database status During normal operations the database status icon located below Launch Remote Control button will show good connection as below Pump Manager 2 User Manual 25 RAINY BIRD A database error displays the database disconnected icon This icon can also be shown before first data is written to the database on startup while Windows launches SQL Server to manage the database No data is lost in this situation as it is cached in memory and will be saved to the database when SQL Server is ready If the icon persists for several minutes refer to the section 10 6 for further steps Periodically Pump Manager 2 will split the main database into separate files minimizing the main database file All reports use data from both the main database file and the backup files While this splitting operation is in progress the database backup icon is displayed During database backup pump station data is cached in memory for save when backup is complete Backup can take several minutes and occurs automatically when the database size grows large and at the end of each year Pump station alarms When one or more connected pump stations are in the alarm state or when a pump station connection is down the pump station name in the Pump Stations list will flash
15. Pump Manager 2 each station will have a unique IP address or host name 12 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD Step 1 Start Pump Manager 2 from the Windows Start menu co e Pump Manager 2 es File Reports Options Help RAINY BIRD 0 0 Flow Gal min Pressure psi Pump Manager 2 User Manual 13 RAINS BIRD Step 2 Note that the Pump Stations list is empty Pump Manager 2 can monitor up to 10 stations To add your pump station click Add Station type Rain Bird Pump Station 61665 Select station type Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 Depending on certain options your list may show other station types Step 3 Select Create This will create a new entry in the Pump Stations list and prepare for configuration of the pump station connection The driver configuration window for new pump stations appears Station Name Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 1 Host name IP Address 192 168 148 200 Port Number 10000 Test Polling Time 60 Seconds Configure Remote Control Launch Remote Control Step 4 Configure options as follows The IP address and Port number are set to default values Host name lt blank gt e IP Address 192 168 148 200 Port number 10000 14 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD Polling Time 5 seconds Note that the IP Address entry matches the factory default IP assigned to the pump station Host nam
16. RAINS BIRD Pump Manager 2 User Manual October 21 2013 RAINY BIRD Contents 1 0 Introduction ERE Tr 2 0 WPS GAR e 3 0 Computer 4 0 Pump Manager 2 Configuration nennen 5 0 Pump Manager 2 eMe YE es 6 0 Pump Manager 2 6 1 Main WIDOOW oos cd EO Gela bel RECHTE RE TERN XN ENS EYCUR cvs ear EXER dinate tne Qu ERAT QUES 6 2 Mini WindoW REESE 7 0 Pump Station Remote 8 0 DU EMO 90 Data Reporting messener nerne AEE EE EE EEREN E EE AKEE 10 0 Troubleshooting PR ERR EX VE VER RREX APER E EXP FOREN 10 1 Enrorimdicaltols ose arme rre HPRUR UR Ea OI ar 10 2 COMMUNICATION errors POR P ACRFA RF EER FEER PRX PEEERSREN ERA CESE 10 3 Pump station 10 4 Can t connect for remote 10 5 Can t connect Pump Manager 2 to Pump Station 10 6 Database errors sseesssssssssssseseseeee nee nnn nennen Pump Manager 2 User Manual 1
17. Y BIRD Up to 10 pump status LEDs with identical color definitions will be displayed to the left round LEDs in 2 rows if needed Pressure maintenance pump and jockey pump status will be displayed to the middle square LEDs Station flow rate and pressure are also displayed Other status indicators visible in the Pump Manager 2 main window are not visible If multiple pump stations are configured status information is visible for each as shown below Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 1 0 Gal m 120 psi Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 2 0 Gal m 0 psi Alarm status as shown above is indicated for stations in the alarm state either due to communication issues or station alarms over pressure etc by drawing station status in red To further identify the issue double click the mini window to show normal Pump Manager 2 window and follow troubleshooting steps given in section 6 1 Main Window The mini window can be moved around the screen to a convenient location by clicking and dragging the window The window will float in front of all ordinary application windows To return to main Pump Manager 2 window double click the mini window The mini window can also be disabled using the Hide Completely option 28 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD 7 0 Pump Station Remote Control To configure Pump Manager 2 for UltraVNC pump station front panel control use the Configure Remote Control button in the pump station configuration dia
18. a communication error or is indicating a pump station alarm the station s name will flash red in the main window Pump Stations list Y Pump Manager 2 5 3 PAN 3 BIRD File Reports Options Help 38 mee Launch Remote Control LE 0 Flow Gal min Pressure psi Pump Manager 2 User Manual 43 RAINS BIRD If Pump Manager 2 is minimized and the mini window is shown all station information will flash red Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 1 0 Gal m 0 psi To distinguish between a communication error and pump station alarm refer to the Pump Manager 2 main window selecting the error pump station from the Pump Stations list 10 2 Communication errors When an error state exists with a configured and active pump station after Connect All has been selected or on Pump Manager 2 program start after pump station s have been configured communication status is indicated for the selected pump station by the icon and text above pressure and flow gauges Help RAINS BIRD A Disconnected state indicates either e Communication has not been started using Connect Communication has been stopped using Disconnect All There is a communication error with the pump station The Retry delay time configured for pump stations determines how long between retries if the latter state is reached 44 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINS BIRD During a connection retr
19. de File fo File fo File folde x Search PM2 p E SQL Server 2008 R2 Report files v Pump Manager 2 User Manual 37 RAINY BIRD Recent External Reports Recent External Reports expands into a submenu listing any recently opened external reports If you use external reports this capability makes them easy to access repeatedly Reports Options Help Daily Flow Total Pressure Flow Rate vs Time by Minute Pressure Flow Rate vs Time by Hour Pressure VFD Frequency vs Time by Hour Flow VFD Frequency vs Time by Hour Pump Starts Per Hour Other Recent External Reports CiworkGolfiPM21PM2ReportslInjectionsPerHour rdlc 38 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD Producing a Report Step 1 Select a predefined or external report from the Reports menu showing the report viewer form Daily Flow Total 18 Start Date Monday Januay 01 2001 Gr Start Time 12 00 00 PM Pump Stations End Date Tuesday October 08 2013 Hr End Time 12 00 00 PM H Enable Series v Pressure 1 V Fow Rate 1 7 VFD Speed 1 7 Pump 1 Pump4 Pump7 Pump 10 E Pressure 2 7 Row Rate 2 7 VFD Speed 2 7 Pump2 Pump5 F Pump 1 Pressure Maintenance Pump E Pressure 3 7 Row Rate 3 VED Speed 3 E Pump 3 6 Pump9 Jockey Pump Update Report Parameters
20. e and IP Address are alternate methods of defining the pump station network address In some networks and particularly over the Internet a host name is more likely to be used to identify a device The host name is typically in similar form to pump1 mypumps com although the specifics will vary The IP address is more likely to be used on a local network or point to point radio network Polling Time defines the pump station data collection frequency When set for 5 seconds Pump Manager 2 will contact the pump station controller every 5 seconds capture the operating data and store in the database It will also update the pressure flow and other status indicators For networks where data charges may apply you may choose to reduce polling time Fast polling also increases data storage in the Pump Manager 2 database so consider hard disk capacity when choosing a time Step 5 Select Configure Remote Control Touchscreen Remote Control tro Configuration Host Name IP Address 192 168 148 201 Port Number 5900 User Name Password V Launch Remote Control on Program Start Step 6 Configure options as follows these are also factory defined default values e IP Address 192 168 148 201 Port Number 5900 Click OK to accept the changes Pump Manager 2 User Manual 15 RAINS BIRD Step 7 Select Advanced button Advanced Configuration Retry delay 60 Seconds Step 8 Con
21. ency vs Time by Hour Flow VFD Frequency vs Time by Hour Pump Starts Per Hour Other Recent External Reports Pre configured Reports All reports are accessed through the Reports menu To open a blank report select a report type from the menu Available standard reports are Hourly Flow Total This report shows total flow reported by a pump station each hour during a selected reporting period This report might be used to help optimize water use during an allocation period Daily Flow Total This report shows total flow reported by a pump station per day during a selected reporting period This report might provide useful information concerning day of week usage Pressure Flow Rate vs Time by Minute This report displays two traces indicating instantaneous pressure and flow rate The values are grouped and averaged per minute This report might provide useful information when Pump Manager 2 User Manual 35 RAINY BIRD diagnosing a pipe break or overuse situation Pressure Flow Rate vs Time by Hour This report is similar to Pressure Flow Rate vs Time by Minute but displays the values grouped and averaged by hour during the reporting period It might provide a rough gauge of pump utilization during an irrigation day Pressure VFD Frequency vs Time by Hour This report provides a graph relating pressure and VFD frequency to time Measurements are grouped and averaged by hour e
22. er 2 Pump Manager 2 Pump Manager 2 controls pump station communication over your local network or Internet connection historical pump station data storage station monitoring and report generation Pump Manager 2 provides pump station flow and pressure data to Rain Bird Golf central control software enabling SmartPump operation UltraVNC This application provides remote control interface to Rain Bird pump stations When connected UltraVNC copies the actual screen display from the pump station control panel for PC display using the VNC Virtual Network Computing protocol It can also transmit clicks taps to the pump station allowing direct station control similar to direct interaction at the pump station Pump Manager 2 User Manual 3 RAINS BIRD Both Pump Manager 2 and UltraVNC require a network interface to the pump station If local Ethernet or WiFi connects the central control PC location and the pump station wired Ethernet may be used If Ethernet based radio is used the Ethernet radio should be connected to the central control PC and the paired radio to the pump station Ethernet connection 4 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINS BIRD 3 0 Computer Configuration Rain Bird pump stations are factory configured with static IP addresses That is your local network servers are not consulted to determine the addresses In order to communicate with the pump station the central control PC must either have a similar addre
23. figure options e Retry delay 60 Click OK to accept the value Note The Retry delay is the time delay between connection attempts when a network fault or other communication error has prevented or broken connection with the pump station Step 9 Click OK to close the Rain Bird Pump Station configuration dialog There should now be a single pump station entry in the Pump Manager 2 main window Pump Stations list 16 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINS BIRD 5 0 Pump Manager 2 Settings Pump Manager 2 preferred unit of measurement for water flow and pressure options Some front panel display information can also be suppressed To change the settings access the Settings item from the Options menu e Pump Manager 2 File Reports Options Settings BIRD Status Indicators Show filter status V Show total station flow Show 1 0 status V Show station pressure setpoirit j V Minimization F Hide completely Units selection controls both the front panel display of Pump Manager 2 and the units of measure transferred to Rain Bird Golf central control SmartPump To assure proper operation Units should be configured to match central control software settings Pump Manager 2 User Manual 17 RAINY BIRD Status Indicators controls the appearance of Total Flow Pressure Setpoint Filter Status and External Controls indicators found in the Pump Manager 2 main window as shown be
24. kely causes are 1 Incorrect Pump Manager 2 Rain Bird Pump Station configuration Remember that the front panel touchscreen and the PLC controller do not generally respond to the same IP address By default the PLC has LAN address 192 168 148 200 and the front panel has address 192 168 148 201 Incorrect addressing for Internet connected pump station The default IP address for the PLC is not Internet addressable Your network expert will help identify which address you should use from your central control PC location Only 1 client can use Pump Manager 2 style connection at a time That is you should not attempt to run Pump Manager 2 from your home and central control PCs both 46 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD 10 6 Database errors If a database error icon is indicated during normal pump station communication for several minutes there is likely a problem with SQL Server Express T x The most common error is that SQL Server Express is not running This can be a result of over aggressive disabling of system services by IT personnel To check SQL Server status use the Start menu to access Services Programs 4 P See more results services x Hibernate gt Pump Manager 2 User Manual 47 RAINY BIRD The Services applet will appear Scroll to the entries associated with SQL Server Express File Action View Help e IisislBls eunnmv Services Local
25. log Station Name Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 1 Host name IP Address 206 190 838 205 Port Number 10000 Test Polling Time 5 Seconds Configure Remote Control Launch Remote Control Host Name IP Address 192 168 148 201 Port Number 5900 User Name Password Launch Remote Control on Program Start The default parameters are typically correct for LAN connection to the pump station The parameters are Host Name the Internet host name of the touchscreen panel This is usually blank for a LAN or radio pump station connection or an Internet server name like rbscreen1 yourdomain com for an Internet accessible front panel e IP Address the IP address of the front panel Note that this is not generally the same IP address as the pump station PLC For LAN connection the default is 192 168 148 201 Number the IP port number used for front panel VNC protocol connection 5900 is the default Pump Manager 2 User Manual 29 RAINS BIRD e User Name the VNC user name for the front panel VNC connection This is normally blank as Rain Bird touchscreen panels do not use a user name e Password the VNC password for the front panel This is assigned at the Rain Bird factory and documented in the pump station binder delivered with the station It may be the read only password disallowing remote control of the front panel or the read write password allowing full control
26. low Total Flow Gal 25 776 733 796 Pressure Setpoint 1 psi 115 Filter Status 9099990000009 External Controls 9 9 9 9 Minimize Completely controls the appearance of Pump Manager 2 when minimized By default when minimized Pump Manager 2 will show a status mini window including the pressure flow and pump status indicator information for each pump station Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 1 476 Gal m 110 psi The mini window floats in front of other windows giving immediate access to pump information To restore the normal window double click the small window To move the mini window click and drag If you prefer to hide Pump Manager 2 completely when minimized check Minimize Completely option When Minimize Completely is selected and Pump Manager 2 minimized access is available only through an icon in the system tray Double click this icon to restore Pump Manager 2 to normal size 18 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD 6 0 Pump Manager 2 Operation 6 1 Main Window After pump stations are configured the main Pump Manager 2 window appears generally as shown below amam r 2 File Reports Options Help RAINY BIRD Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 1 HUE Launch Remote Control 0 Flow Gal min Pressure psi Pump Manager 2 User Manual 19 RAINS BIRD Add a pump station To add a new Pump Manager 2 connected pu
27. mp station select Add Refer to section 4 0 Pump Manager 2 Configuration for more information on adding pump stations Edit pump station settings To edit pump station settings select the target pump station in the Pump Stations list and select Edit or double click the pump station in the list The configuration options are identical to adding a new pump station Note that Edit is not enabled when the pump station s communication is enabled click Disconnect All to edit in this case Remove a pump station To remove an existing pump station select the target pump station in the Pump Stations list and select Remove Confirmation of the remove operation will be requested select Yes to complete the remove Note that previously acquired data from the indicated pump station is not removed from the database Also note that pump station data is saved by position in the Pump Stations list removing a station may result in discontinuities in pump station data for other stations in the list It is recommended to edit pump station name and connection information rather than removing and adding a new station when changing station information Connect to pump stations To establish network connection to the pump stations select the Connect button When selected this starts communication with all pump stations in the list Communication will continue until Pump Manager 2 exits or the Disconnect button is selected If communication with one
28. n Keywords Classic User N A Computer TUCPTOBEVO2 rain 1 Refresh OpCode Help b More Information Event Log Online Help m D The Application event list in the center area will contain error and general information items Scroll downward to find any error items where Source is PumpManager2 This information will be helpful to Rain Bird support personnel If one specific error item is present you may be able to correct the error yourself Failed to generate a user instance of SQL Server due to a failure in starting the process for the user instance The connection will be closed If you encounter this error SQL Server Express is running correctly but has some invalid stored data It can be cleared following these steps 1 Exit Pump Manager 2 2 In Services stop both SQL Server VSS Writer and SQL Server SQLEXPRESS services Pump Manager 2 User Manual 51 RAINY BIRD 3 Delete the following folder replacing YOUR USERNAME with your PC user name often PreferredCustomer C Documents and Settings YOUR_USERNAME Local Settings MVApplication Data Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server Data SQLEXPRESS 4 In Services start SQL Server VSS Writer and SQL Server SQLEXPRESS services Restart Pump Manager 2 and check the database status If the problem is still not corrected contact Rain Bird support 52 Pump Manager 2 User Manual
29. or more pump stations fails other stations can continue communicating 20 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD Once communication is successfully established the state is Connected as shown below deese m r 2 File Reports Options Help RAINY BIRD Rain Bird Pump Station G1665 1 Launch Remote Control Flow Gal min Pressure psi Total Flow Gal 72 902 000 Pressure Setpoint 1 psi 120 Filter Status 9999909090000 External Controls 09 9 9 Pump Manager 2 User Manual 21 RAINS BIRD If a network error exists or occurs after initial connection Disconnected or Connecting may be shown as sampled below Help PAN BIRD A Disconnected state indicates either e Communication has not been started using Connect Communication has been stopped using Disconnect There is a communication error with the pump station The Retry delay time configured for pump stations determines how long between retries if the latter state is reached During a connection retry a Connecting state is indicated If the connection is not completed relatively quickly this may indicate an error Even connections via Internet connection should be completed in seconds Refer to 10 0 Troubleshooting for further information When in the Connected state the pump data is updated at the Polling Time rate selected during pump
30. r lengthy reports query may take up to 2 minutes and report generation additional time During database query the process may be cancelled by clicking the Cancel button The completed report appears as shown below E Daily Flow Total 18 Stat Date Thursday December 01 2011 Gy Start Time 12 00 00 PM HS Pump Stations S a ERES End Date Wednesday February 01 2012 Gv End Time 12 0000PM 4 Enable Series V Pressure 1 V Flow Rate 1 V VFD Speed 1 v Pump 1 Pump 4 Pump 7 C Pump 10 E Pressure 2 Flow Rate 2 VFD Speed 2 Pump2 Pump5 Pumps Pressure Maintenance Pump E Pressure 3 Row Rate 3 VFD Speed 3 Pump 3 Pump 6 Pump 9 Jockey Pump Update Report Parameters i of 1 gt gagu 100 Find Next Total Station Water Use 12 1 2044 12 00 00 PM to 2 1 2012 12 00 00 PM 200000 EN Flow 1 150000 100000 Flow Gal 12 11 2011 12 25 2011 1 8 2012 1 22 2012 Pump Manager 2 User Manual 41 RAINS BIRD Step 4 optional To print or save the report in Excel PDF or Word format click the Export icon indicated below Speed 3 Pump3 Update Report Parameters rts Per Hour to 11 21 2014 11 5 42 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD 10 0 Troubleshooting 10 1 Error indicators If a pump station has
31. s only available at the Graphic Operation Terminal the panel itself To allow remote panel control you must double click in the bottom area of the UltraVNC window After doing so the text will indicate The remote device has operating authority The remote device in this case is UltraVNC 118 Psi 703 6 8 Eon E IN Qai dius Oct 08 13 TUE ENGLISH E The remote device has o To release control to a local front panel user returning to The GOT has operating authority exit UltraVNC When controlling the front panel remotely VNC window clicks are interpreted as front panel touches Double clicks are interpreted as double taps To break the pump station front panel remote control connection close the UltraVNC window 32 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD 8 0 Data Export Pump Manager 2 can export a collected data subset for analysis The data is exported to a Microsoft Excel file following the procedure below Step 1 Select Export Data to Excel from the File menu e Pump Manager 2 Reports Options Help Export Data to Excel Backup and Compact Database The Export Data window is displayed allowing destination file and export date range selection Export to Pump Station s Station 1565 1 Start Date midnight End Date 23 59 Match Start Date Tuesday October 09 2013 jv Tuesday October 08 2013 Jv Step
32. ss or your network support team must establish a route defining the path between PC and pump station The addresses assigned to the pump station by the factory are listed below for reference e Pump station controller PLC 192 168 148 200 subnet mask 255 255 0 0 gateway 192 168 148 1 Pump station touch screen 192 168 148 201 subnet mask 255 255 0 0 gateway 192 168 148 1 The addresses can be changed from the pump station panel but it is much easier to alter the PC address That process is documented below for Windows 7 setting a static PC IP address of 192 168 148 100 This process is appropriate for a point to point radio network connecting the pump station and central control PC or a stand alone wired Ethernet network connecting only the central control PC and pump station Note that changing your computer s network configuration can disconnect you from the Internet Address assignments except in direct wired or point to point wireless networks must be carefully planned to avoid communication problems Consult your network experts for assistance Pump Manager 2 User Manual 5 RAINS BIRD Step 1 Open start menu Click on Control Panel Adjust your computer s settings System and Security Review your computer s status Back up your computer Find and fix problems Network and Internet View network status and tasks Choose homegroup and sharing options Hardware and Sound View devices and printers Add a de
33. station configuration Each time pump data is retrieved it is saved in the Pump Manager 2 database and sent to Rain Bird central control software If multiple pump stations are configured the gauge values connected state and other status information shown in the Pump Manager 2 main window is associated with the selected pump station in the Pump Stations list Selecting a different pump station allows status checks for each station one at a time Several status elements are presented for each station The row of LEDs across the top of the station data indicates the number of individual pumps reported by the station and the status of each 22 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINS BIRD The individual main pumps are shown to the left up to 10 pumps as round LEDs and the pressure maintenance and jockey pump if present are shown to the right as square LEDs The color codes indicate the following statuses and match the color codes used on pump station front panels Black Pump is locked out Blue Pump is running on VFD Green Pump is running DOL full voltage Red Pump has an active alarm Purple Pump switch is in MANUAL or OFF position Gray Pump is disabled Yellow Pump is in Auto Mode but not Activated The Flow and Pressure gauges indicate current values for the main pump station flow rate and pressure transducers The pressure gauge also indicates the pressure high and low alarm values as red tick marks on the scale 704
34. vice Connect to a projector Adjust commonly used mobility settings Programs Uninstall a program Get programs View by Category 7 User Accounts Change account type Appearance and Personalization Change the theme Change desktop background Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Change display language Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display 6 Pump Manager 2 User Manual RAINY BIRD Step 2 Click on Network and Internet Tools Help Search Control Pane Control Panel Home System and Security Network and Internet Hardware and Sound Programs User Accounts Appearance and Personalization Clock Language and Region Ease of Access Network and Sharing Center View network status and tasks Connectto a network View network computers and devices Add a wireless device to the network HomeGroup l Choose homegroup and sharing options Internet Options Change your homepage Manage browser add ons Delete browsing history and cookies Computer Pump Manager 2 User Manual 7 RAINS BIRD Step 3 Click on Network and Sharing Center Select Local Area Connection from your view of active networks View your active networks Connect or disconnect Unidentified network Access type No network access Public network Connections Local Area Connection lj Local Area Connection
35. y a Connecting state is indicated If the connection is not completed relatively quickly this may indicate an error Even connections via Internet connection should be completed in seconds Help PAN BIRD If the state is Connected a communication error is not indicated Instead a pump station alarm is likely This is indicated by the pump station alarm indicator 10 3 Pump station alarms If the pump station alarm indicator is shown below the Launch Remote Control button the pump station itself is indicating an alarm Launch Remote Control 2 The pump station alarm type and state can be checked at the pump station front panel through Launch Remote Control Use normal pump station front panel navigation to check alarms correct issues with the pump station and reset alarms If network connectivity is good pump station warnings can be remotely acknowledged by clicking the pump station alarm indicator This operation notifies the PLC of a remote alarm acknowledge If the alarm state is a warning clearing Pump Manager 2 User Manual 45 RAINS BIRD the alarm in this way should remove the pump station alarm indicator If this operation does not clear the alarm the indicator will reappear on next pump station poll further investigation of the alarm via remote control or actual pump station access will be required Note the above mention of the pump station poll time Alarm state is not immediately refreshed when
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