Toro SitePro Central Control Setup Guide
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1. 18 EE SitePro Central Control System Getting Started Manual Welcome to SitePro Advanced Central Irrigation Control Software from The Toro Company Congratulations on purchasing the most advanced irrigation site management system available SitePro offers advanced features for total site management yet is quite easy to use An integral part of SitePro is the comprehensive on line help screens that follow the familiar Windows format This Getting Started guide outlines e An overview of SitePro s features and screens located in the Quick Reference pages e The general information you need to have on hand before setting up SitePro e The basic steps you should take to program SitePro e An introduction to the daily operation features SitePro Central Control System EN Quick Reference Guide The SitePro Window 0 e9 o 0 o 0990 Uiha eg EIEE ap ie Yes jale nai Deml Leds bet SSS 2 HEEE E Irrigation D 2000 Centra Con trol System L i hwllM BE oo E a E O O q 6 Bowie kiia DOD M2 TYF 9 Menu Bar ES FUES Tool Bar E SitePia Eile View Setup Mans Repots Tools Help Accesses all functions of SitePro using the Provides quick access to features related to pull down menus under each heading each item of the tabbed notebook eo Dally Operations Tool Bar Shows the System Watch Report Consists of speed Screen buttons for one click amp Shows the Pump Monitor Sc2. Displays the tool bar v Hints Activates balloon hints w Status Bar 4 O Enables the Message Display bar and Date and Time bar File View Manual Reports Tools Help Language Units Hardware System Settings Choose the preferred language and units amp Set up the field hardware used and satellite communications Customize the home screen map coordinates update time alarms notice and other information unigue to your system O Define demand ET site codes and nozzles Define groups of satellites individual satellites and stations OG Create a model of the hydraulic system Define irrigation programs master start times and sequences Assign stations to programs Access advanced program features Multi Manual Switches Control Codes Sensors Alarms and Alarms Responses o a Environmental Control System Hydraulic System Programs Assign Stations 080606 O06 Advanced w SitePro Central Control System EZ TORO Quick Reference Guide The Menu Bar cont File View Setup Manual Reports Tools Help Percent Adjust Start Program Start Multi Manual Cancel Hold Pause Resume _ Switches Send Page Download eooeoee 209009 6 Make manual run time percentage adjustments Select a program to start Start multiple stations at one time Activate commands that stop start ir
3. address set r at the satellite in the field Define stations Setup gt Control System gt Stations Assign stations to specific satellites and enter individual station information Use the copy and paste buttons to enter repetitive station information quickly table However you must enter a station number name percent adjustment nozzle flow number of heads and the flow rate for the station in order for SitePro to perform properly Other data may be added to optimize SitePro For more information refer to Defining Stations in the on line Help screens E It is not necessary to enter information in all columns of the station database EET SitePro Central Control System TORO Initial SitePro Setup eer ur vie HYDRAULIC SYSTEM File View Manual Reports Tools Help Language Units After you have defined the groups MEiN satellites and stations you must create a eu os model of your hydraulic system and Environmental gt assign each station to an hydraulic Control System element Hydraulic System oe gt SitePro offers a convenient a A y graphical way to define a multi a O i level hydraulic tree You can Advanced easily define your flow limits through mainlines branches and flow groups within the SitePro software Define elements of the hydraulic system Setup gt Hydraulic System gt Attributes Create a model of the flow demand on your hydraulic system by defining water sources and th
4. name a master sequence Assign programs to master sequences Setup gt Programs gt Start Times gt System Programs Assign programs to specific master sequences All programs in the system are listed Define master sequence attributes and program modes Setup gt Programs gt Start Times gt Information e Highlight a sequence and assign it a watering priority percent adjustment and a start or stop time e Select a program and choose a running mode normal or syringe test cycle e Click on the check box to make the program part of the master sequence Assign stations and review station assignment Setup gt Assign Stations Use the table on the Assign Stations screen to assign stations to a particular program or select Auto Programmer to create assignments Review stations assignments here EEX SitePro Central Control System TORO Initial SitePro Setup STEP 6 EE EAS La SET UP ADVANCED MENU ITEMS Sep Manua AeH Ln GER Language Units Hardware Depending on the components of your cen System Setthoe tral control system you may need to set up advanced features of SitePro These include Environmental multi manual groups switches control codes Control System sensors alarms and alarms responses Hydraulic System Programs Assign Stations 0 Set up any advanced program features eIap gt Advanced BOND Multi Manual Groups Network 8000 field hardware only Eu
5. time st System update time must be at least 60 minutes prior to the first master sequence r start time 9 System Settings Configure the home screen Setup gt System Settings gt Site Setup gt Home Screen Customize the look of your home screen System Settings Configure the map coordinates Setup gt System Settings gt Site gt Setup gt Map Coordinates Enter information to calculate sunrise and sunset if you want to use them for irrigation start times System Settings Select the flow management algorithm Setup gt System Settings gt Site Setup gt Flow Management Select either Program based flow or Station based flow For Network DR2 Network CDS and OSMAC field hardware systems only System Settings Define the alarm notice Setup gt System Settings gt Alarm Notice Define the action SitePro will provide to notify you of an alarm System Settings Setup gt System Settings gt Upload Select Select satellite and station information upload parameters For Network 8000 and Network LTC Plus systems only PM SitePro Central Control System TORO Initial SitePro Setup a MAN METHODS DATABASE File View Manual Reports Tools Help Language Units Hardware System Settings Using these steps you will define the elements SitePro needs to build the irrigation methods database nozzles Environmental gt oee site codes and methods and sources of Control System ET evapo
6. EW OPEN STRT HS CEH SAT DATA HISTORY HEXT24 HOLDS REPORT CHRHGE REPORT PROGMS 0 Central Status Report Button Gathers information from the central control system 6 Field Status Report Button Displays information available from the field hardware All field hardware except OSMAC which has simulated field status 6 Water Time Review Report Button Provides information about the watering times of stations O Projected Flow Report Button Gives a graphical display of the projected flow of a program 6 Sensors Report Button Analyzes sensor data Does not apply to OSMAC Network CDS or Network DR2 field hardware Database Report Button Displays the contents of the database 69 Water Usage Report Button Shows how much water has been used by the irrigation system 6 Scheduled Activity Report Button Reviews the scheduled irrigation activity View Holds Button Displays any irrigation holds that are in effect Satellites with Reports Button Generates various satellite reports Network 8000 Network LTC Plus Network LTC and Network CDS field hardware only Field Changes Button Gives information about program changes made in the field at the satellites Network 8000 and Network LTC Plus field hardware only Unassigned Stations Button Shows stations not assigned to a program or a hydro link 6 Satellite Programs Button Launches a report that shows the relationship of a satel
7. Initial SitePro Setup Initial SitePro Setup cont e Use the Irrigation Method tables above to guide you on the amount of information you need to provide SitePro to meet your irrigation needs On Step 2 Build the Irrigation Methods Database outlined below the symbols WM MM and lll indicate the items you need to complete for your selected irrigation method EN Basic Qj Intermediate MD Advanced e Refer to the Quick Reference Guide pages 2 8 for the location of screen menus and buttons The on line help screens can provide you with additional information about SitePro NJ BASIC IRRIGATION METHOD Direct Adjustment of Station Run Times Sprinkler Data Required Program Setup Operation Types Daily run times for the You assign run times to e Locations sprinklers are assigned the sprinklers Make e Pressure to the program manual percentage adjustments to change run times Ell INTERMEDIATE IRRIGATION METHOD Adjustment of Station Run Times Based on ET Daily run times for the You assign run times to e Locations sprinklers are assigned the sprinklers based on a e Pressure to the program reference ET Run times A reference ET is can be automatically associated with the adjusted by the daily ET run times operational ET Define an ET source for the program lll ADVANCED IRRIGATION METHOD Automatic Calculation of Station Run Times Based on ET Define an ET source Run times are calculated Locations for th
8. TORO SitePro Central Control System Fe dew Bs Me Bwr oh dr tr sch control system ATE Hwn iiw DD HOB 1 17 TO PU m Getting Started Manual Getting Started Manual Table of Contents Ditroduc on z 56 25 5 4 anena i O a a ORNS REE ORES 1 Quick Reference Guide 2 SHE Pro WINDOWS see ORE RENEE AUAWA YA 2 Menu Bani 2 Sete be ae be aa 3 Daily Operations Tool Bar 5 Tabbed Notebook 6 Features Tool Bar Manual 6 Features Tool Bar Reports 7 Features Tool Bar Tools 8 Before You Start 9 Unlock Screen 9 What to have on hand 10 Initial SitePro Setup 10 Basic Irrigation Method 11 Intermediate Irrigation Method 11 Advanced Irrigation Method 11 Step 1 General Setup 12 Step 2 Build the Irrigation Methods Database 13 Step 3 Set Up the Control System 14 Step 4 Set Up the Hydraulic System 15 Step 5 Program the Control System 16 Step 6 Set Up the Advanced Menu Items 17 Step 7 Daily Operations 17 About the Optional SitePro Modules
9. a Switches e Control Codes Network 8000 field hardware only Sensors Alarms Network 8000 Network DR2 Network LTC Network LTC Plus and Network CDS field hardware only e Alarms Response Sensors Alarms Alarms Responses 4 For more information on the programming and operation of SitePro refer to the on line Help screens STEP 7 DAILY OPERATIONS File View Setup Manual Reports Tools Help Use the speed buttons at the top for quick access to the functions you use on a daily basis p 6 Percent Adjust Button Make manual percentage adjustments of run times ADJUST Programs Button Access the irrigation programs function of SitePro Define and proses review programs and start times B Run Time Review Button Check the length of time water is scheduled to run for Review stations Te Projected Flow Button Graphically display the projected flow of a program FLOW Congratulations You have successfully programmed SitePro and are now ready to irrigate If you need further help or want to make sure you are optimizing your system use SitePro s extensive on line Help screens SitePro Central Control System SitePro Options About the Optional SitePro Modules Extend SitePro s picture perfect irrigation control to an even higher level with these optional software modules T Map The T Map software module puts resource management at your fingertips Use a pr
10. e optional Network Hand Held or T Weather with WeatherLogic software modules for SitePro please install and configure them before setting up SitePro The T Map software module which offers superior control over your site with graphic capabilities should be configured after you have completed programming SitePro You need to have the following information on hand before you start programming your customized irrigation control system The specific unique address of each satellite in your system if your field hardware includes satellites reguired to define the overall control system structure which is made up of groups satellites assigned to groups and stations assigned to satellites e As built plans of your hydraulic system helpful when configuring the hydraulic database that is part of the flow management feature The traditional golf course irrigation design is a series of complex loops These will need to be converted into a tree type configuration If you are uncomfortable doing this please contact your Toro distributor or irrigation consultant All sprinkler and nozzle information for all the satellites needed to build the sprinkler database The number of stations and their names The initialization string for the modem if using a telephone communications hardware link e Plan how you want to irrigate an understanding of the way stations will be assigned to specific programs and how you want those
11. e program automatically based on Pressure the ET data from the Arc selected ET source and on Pattern the sprinkler configuration Distance Define an ET source for the program SitePro Central Control System Initial SitePro Setup STEP 1 GENERAL SETUP File View Manual Reports Tools Help Follow these steps to set up the general Lae Ie OU OO configuration of SitePro parma 29 System Settings 000000 Select the language Setup gt Eel x Language Units Control System Select the language used on the z ya SiteP Hydraulic System itePro screens Ba amp Select units of measure Setup gt Assign Stations Language Units Advanced Select the units of measure you gt prefer for calculations and display Select control system hardware Setup gt Hardware gt System Choose the type of Toro field hardware satellites used in your irrigation system A Only one type of hardware can be selected Throughout SitePro features will be r grayed out if they do not apply to the selected hardware type Select the communications configuration Setup gt Hardware gt Communications Define the wire telephone and or radio parameters used between the SitePro central and your field hardware System Settings Choose the update time Setup gt System Settings gt Update Time Set the control system update time and water time window You can also perform a manual update or change the field
12. ecise representation of your site Allows GPS map accuracy Dynamic interactive system operation Point and click on the map to make immediate system adjustments manual starts and rain holds Create work orders and manage event planning right from the map Ouickly measure distance and area with GPS T Map is GPS compatible and requires the assistance of a service provider to create the map using CAD graph ics or aerial photography and then to link the map to the SitePro irrigation database 2000 The Toro Company Irrigation Division An ISO 9001 Certified Facility T Weather with Weather Logic T Weather with WeatherLogic gives you the most out of your weather station Establish an interactive link between the weather station and SitePro Define if then statements for interactive alarm thresholds Prepare reports using historical weather data up to one year TORO Network Hand Held SitePro with Toro Network Hand Held delivers powerful central control with convenient hand held radio capabilities Provides field based operation of many manual irrigation functions of SitePro Form No 371 0043 Rev E
13. ed in SitePro for this purpose The nozzle information is used in the Control System menu and is necessary for Electro Flow to operate Electro Flow is SitePro s flow and electrical management feature SitePro Central Control System EE TORO Initial SitePro Setup STEP 3 SET Ur THE CONTROE SYSTEM File View Manual Reports Tools Help Next you need to create the database Language Units that defines the control system groups of Hardware satellites individual satellites and the System Settings stations assigned to specific satellites Environmental gt Define satellite groups Setup gt Control System oee Control System gt Groups Hydraulic System Define groups of satellites that allow Programs you to control similar areas of your site at the same time For example you may want to create a group named Front 9 or Tees If you have Central Decoder System hardware you may combine DIUs If desired you may choose to control the system with only one defined group of satellites Pr For satellites to be assigned to the same group they must have the same method of communication i e wire telephone or radio Assign Stations Advanced gt Define satellites Setup gt Control System gt Satellites After defining groups you can assign satellites to groups and enter individual satellite information F The satellite numbers entered here must correspond with the unique
14. ed to run times of stations of run times 8 Programs Button O Projected Flow Button Access the irrigation programs function Graphically display the projected flow of SitePro Define and review programs and start times SitePro Central Control System Quick Reference Guide Tabbed Notebook o 27 Manual 9 Manual Tab 6 Reports Tab Select this tab to display buttons on the Choose this tab to change the buttons on Features tool bar that focus on Manual the Features tool bar to the Reports operations functions r An active tab is displayed as 4 E gray Inactive tabs are white 9 Tools Tab Click on this tab to change the buttons on the Features tool tar to the optional Tool modules The Features Tool Bar Manual 9 Percent Adjust Button O Cancel Hold Button Make manual percentage adjustments of Activate commands that stop irrigation run times 6 Switch Button 6 Start Stop Program Button Tum switches on or off Select a program to start or stop manually 6 Send Page Button 6 Start Stop Multi Manual Send a page to a pager or satellite OSMAC Button field hardware only Start or stop multiple stations at one time 6 Download Button Download system operating parameters to the satellites Network 8000 Network DR2 Network LTC Plus and Network CDS field hardware only EM SitePro Central Control System TORO Quick Reference Guide The Features Tool Bar Reports j a i STATUS STATUS REVI
15. eir associated pipes which represent mainlines branches and flow groups 8 Create Hydro Links Assign stations to the hydraulic system Setup gt Hydraulic System gt Assign Assign each station to a hydraulic element This defines the Hydro Link a connection point at the station level between the control system and the hydraulic system You can review these assignments using the Review tab Setup gt Hydraulic System gt Review fP v Each station must have a Hydro Link defined z in order for the station to run Review Station Assignments Setup gt Hydraulic System gt Review Review these Hydro Link assignments using the Review tab To double check station assignments to Hydro Links e Run an Unassigned Stations report You also can verify the station assignments by e Running a projected flow click on the Projected Flow button on the daily operations tool bar e After closing the graph check the Flow Log F Log to review any errors in the hydraulic assignments Select the F Iog from the Tools menu Tools gt F Log or by clicking on the F Log button on the tool bar Any stations missing a Hyrdo Link will be displayed in this text file SitePro Central Control System 15 TORO Initial SitePro Setup STEP 5 PROGRAM THE CONTROL SYSTEM File View Manual Reports Tools Help Language Units Hardware System Settings Once the control system and hydraulic system have been defined you can set up
16. irrigation programs Environmental 9 Name the irrigation program and Lora i ale 4 A Hydraulic System select a percent adjustment if eens through desired Setup gt Programs En SAU o Select the schedule mode for the FE Advanced program Setup gt Programs gt Schedule Choose from 14 day Calendar Interval Odd Days Even Days or Annual Calendar Assign the active days for the program Setup gt Programs gt Active Days Set the active days if either the 14 Day Calendar or Annual Calendar mode has been selected Once set the active days on the calendar tum bright green O Specify ET parameters and run time calculation Setup gt Programs gt ET Use Specify the run time calculation method of the program ET mode source of ET reference ET and default run times Assign repeats and soaks Setup gt Programs gt Repeats Soaks Select the number of repeats of the selected program and specify the minimum soak time for stations in the program Assign auto switches Setup gt Programs gt Auto Switch Assign switches using the Auto Switch tab Review program setup Setup gt Programs gt Summary Verify the feature settings and configuration of each of your irrigation programs Create master program sequences Setup gt Programs gt Start Times gt Information Start times are assigned to master program sequences Go to the Information tab under Programs gt Start Times to create and
17. lite s internal program number to the Central program SitePro Central Control System EA Quick Reference Guide The Features Tool Bar Tools o O O O o 8 o F Terr r ji SE 2N abs REMOTE map MM floc Dioc TSM mm STAT 0 T Weather Station Button 69 Communication Monitor Accesses T Weather with WeatherLogic an Button optional software module for controlling Displays the current status of the weather stations communication channels Toro Hand Held Button For field hardware using the FIU Opens Toro Hand Held optional software for Network 8000 Network LTC Plus and the hand held radio system Network CDS field hardware systems All field hardware systems except OSMAC only 9 T Map Button 9 Flow Log Button Opens the optional T Map module that uses Shows the text file of the last projected advanced site graphics to control your flow imigation system Download Log Button 9 Pump Button Lists which satellites received information Launches pump monitor and software downloaded from the central All field Status Log Button hardware systems except OSMAC Displays error messages TSM Button Launches Toro Site Management optional software IEW SitePro Central Control System Before You Start Before You Start The first time you launch the SitePro software the Unlock screen appears as pictured below You need to contact the Toro National Support Network NSN and provide them
18. programs to operate Other useful information depending on the irrigation method you want to use includes Monthly ET for your climate zone located in the Toro Rainfall Evapotranspiration Data booklet Form 4490 1358 Map coordinates for your site latitude longitude and altitude often can be obtained from your local airport You ll need this information if you want to calculate watering times based on sunrise and sunset Plant and soil types for your site used as an optional database in adjusting your watering schedule based upon these types or any other grouping of stations Initial SitePro Setu SitePro offers powerful central control of your irrigation system You can optimize all of SitePro s features by determining the irrigation method you would like to use Advanced Intermediate or Basic The Advanced irrigation method offers sophisticated calculation of watering times based on ET Intermediate provides adjustment of station run times based on a reference ET Basic allows for simple direct adjustments on watering times With SitePro you can easily create an irrigation environment customized to your site Before beginning the initial set up and programming of SitePro be sure you have lt read the Before You Start section and that you have all the necessary informa tion available Follow the basic steps outlined below to set up SitePro for the first time SitePro Central Control System
19. reen access to central control functions that are used frequently Rain Hold Alert 6 Database File Name Changes to a cloud over the sun when the j in Hold Shows the currently loaded database file System iS placea On Ram Hole name Bell Displays movement as an alert to an i alarm condition Help Button Displays the Flow and Pressure a j Launches SitePro s on line help ea ies Pump a On Fi system Hee Message Display Bar Shows informational and system messages Tabbed Notepeer amp Date and Time Bar Displays the Maewal Feports Tools Ch the butto MMeeual Report Tests Changes the buttons computer date and time The current day of on the Features tool bar the year is shown to the right SitePro Central Control System The Menu Bar View Setup Manual Reports Tools Help Gn 5 O Clears the existing database file and starts a cn e new one Seen o Opens a previously saved database file GU A 5 Closes the existing database O Saves the current database and keeps the file Print Setup 9 open EbRb 160 Saves the current information under a new file name Brings up the print dialog box Exits the SitePro application 7 4 Note This erases any current program pas information Before clearing the database make sure you have saved any necessary data 2 SitePro File Setup Manual Reports Tools Help IU 9 Displays the background graphic Toolbar 27
20. rigation Tum switches on or off Send a page to a pager or satellite OSMAC field hardware only Download system operating parameters to the satellites Network 8000 Network DR2 Network CDS and Network LTC Plus field hardware only File View Setup Manual Reports Tools Help o Qe Central Status Field Status Run Time Review Projected Flow Sensors Database Reports Water Usage Scheduled Activity Holds Satellites with Reports Field Changes Unassigned Stations Satellite Programs eeeeoe 9090 060 Displays information available from the central control system Displays information available from field hardware Network 8000 Network LTC Network LTC Plus Network DR2 and Network CDS field hardware only Provides information and printed reports about the actual watering times of stations Gives a graphical display of the projected flow of a program or programs 9 Analyzes the sensor data Network 8000 Network CDS and Network LTC Plus field hardware systems only Displays the contents of the database Shows how much water has been used by the irrigation system Provides an overview of the scheduled irrigation activity Displays any irrigation holds that are in effect Generates various satellite reports All hardware systems except OSMAC and Network DR2 Gives information about program change
21. s made in the field at the satel lites Network LTC Plus and Network 8000 field hardware only amp Shows stations not assigned to a program or a hydro link Launches a report that shows the rela tionship of a satellite s internal program number to the Central program EN SitePro Central Control System TORO Quick Reference Guide The Menu Bar cont SitePro onen8ksat zip File View Setup Manual Reports Tools Help T weather Network Hand Held TMap Pump Status Log GO Communication Monitor FlowLog Download Log Toro Site Management Accesses the optional T Weather with Displays the current status of the WeatherLogic software module for communication channels controlling weather stations Network 8000 Network LTC Plus amp Opens optional Toro Network and Network CDS Hand Held software for the hand held Shows the messages created by the radio system flow manager Opens the optional T Map software amp Lists which satellites received information module for advanced site graphics downloaded from the central Launches the pump station software All field hardware except OSMAC Compiles diagnostic messages generat launches the optional Toro Site ed by SitePro Management software The Daily Operations Tool Bar 0 Percent Adjust Button 9 Run Time Review Button Make manual percentage adjustments Check the schedul
22. the code entry number shown on the sample screen as 240263602 and the computer number as they appear on your screen NSN then runs an encryption program which provides the access code needed to continue the initial SitePro launch You must enter this number into the Enter code box immediately After entering the code and clicking OK SitePro will continue launching You will only need to do this once The Unlock screen will not appear again unless the following circumstances occur The computers hard drive or mother board is replaced New system hardware components have been added The CMOS settings have been changed e New software is installed If this happens a new code number will be required since the code entry number changes each time the program is launched on a new system or hard drive Additionally if you have a laptop or docking station the SitePro application cannot be shared The applications must reside with their own unique access codes on each machine The Unlock screen also appears on the T Weather with WeatherLogic software modules as well This application requires a unique access code number from NSN in order to run E Unlock Screen for SitePro Eq Contact TORO NSN for Authorization at 1 800 527 4248 Code Entry 240263602 Computer Number 829048 Enter code SitePro Central Control System 9 Before You Start Before You Start cont If you have purchased th
23. transpiration Hydraulic System Programs These symbols highlight the steps you need to complete for your selected irrigation method Advanced EE Basic Direct adjustment of run times EIN Intermediate Adjustment of run times based on ET MM Advanced Calculation of run times based on ET Assign Stations Set up the Demand ET information Setup gt Environmental gt Demand ET J Ill 4 Station run times can be based on time or on ET This section does not need to rl be defined if you choose to run the stations on time based data asin the Basic Irrigation Method Define the methods and sources of ET you want to use to adjust and calculate station run times e Demand ET Summary TempET Network 8000 field hardware only Historical ET Water Budget Select ET Sources 6 Define site codes Setup gt Environmental gt Site Codes IIl he you want to adjust ET a group of station run times or create programs based on 4 Site codes are optional information Complete this section of the database only if E site code factors Define plant and soil types compaction and slope This allows you to fine tune the watering time of individual sprinklers to meet specific site needs Select the Toro nozzles Setup gt Environmental gt Nozzles W m Il Select the nozzles used in your irrigation system and fine tune pressure radius and flow rates A complete listing of Toro nozzles is already creat
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