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1. Rain Shutdown F2 Off Automatic Mode Press the QUIT key to return to the Base Screen Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 2 of 11 Rain IViasTeER 3910 B Royal Avenue Tel 805 527 4498 earns Breras Simi Valley CA 93063 Fax 805 527 2813 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 SITUATION TWO THE PROGRAM PERCENT IS SET TO ZERO Reference Evolution DX2 User s Manual and Field Maintenance Guide page 5 19 The Program Percent feature provides the ability to alter the run times of all stations ina given program Reducing the percentage factor will shorten all run times while increasing the percentage factor will increase all runtimes accordingly With the Program Percent set to zero even though the program shows time on the stations water days and start times there is no actual run time To verify and or change the Program Percentage setting the controller menu path is QUIT Returns the controller to the Base Screen F1 Main Menu F1 Program F1 Modify Program enter the program number F4 Percent The PERCENTAGE OF STATION RUNTIME value will be displayed Set this value to the desired percentage typically 100 and then press Enter Press the QUIT key to return to the Base Screen Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 3 of 11 Rain IViasTeER 3910 B Royal Avenue Tel 805 527 4498 earns Breras Simi Valley CA 93063 Fax 805 527 2813 3 0 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 SITUATION THREE A NO WATER WINDOW IS ENABLED Reference Evolut2. 5 527 2813 8 1 4 End of firmware version check press the QUIT key to return to the Base Screen 8 2 A DXCID KIT IS INSTALLED NO CID SENSOR IS CONNECTED AND THE BASE SCREEN DISPLAY INDICATES PGM OFF The DXCID KIT terminal block includes a jumper connection which keeps the sensor input to the Evolution DX2 microprocessor in its normally closed condition as shown in FIGURE 1 This is a protection factor allowing the installation of the interface kit prior to connecting the sensor With the jumper in place the sensor may be connected at a later date When the sensor is connected the jumper must be removed to transfer control over to the sensor 8 2 1 If a DXCID KIT is installed without the jumper connection and no CID sensor device is connected the base screen display will indicate PGM OFF if the Evolution DX2 controller firmware is version 2 14 or above NOTE The PGM OFF message will NOT be displayed in the base screen if the Evolution DX2 controller firmware version is 2 13 or below 8 2 2 Verify all connections associated with the DXCID KIT as shown in FIGURE 1 JUMPER FIGURE 1 DXCID KIT JUMPER Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 10 of 11 RAIN VIASTER 3910 8 Royal Avenue M a a enaey enicnrin Sv items Simi Valley CA 93063 Fax 805 527 2813 8 3 A DXCID KIT IS INSTALLED A CID SENSOR IS CONNECTED AND THE BASE SCREEN DISPLAY INDICATES PGM OFF 8 3 1 A DXCID KIT is installed with a CID sensor device
3. 93063 Fax 805 527 2813 1 0 SITUATION ONE THE CONTROLLER IS IN RAIN SHUTDOWN Reference Evolution DX2 User s Manual and Field Maintenance Guide page 8 15 The Evolution DX2 controller may be placed into Rain Shutdown to stop watering for either an indefinite amount of time or a User specified period 1 7 days When the controller is placed into Rain Shutdown the Base Screen displays RAIN SHUTDOWN in place of the valid programs list The controller will remain in Rain Shutdown indefinitely The User is responsible for taking the controller out of Rain Shutdown When the controller is placed into Programmable Rain Shutdown and the rain days have been entered the Base Screen shows RAIN SHUTDOWN DAYS LEFT X where X is the number of programmed days entered 1 7 This number automatically decrements at 12 00 AM each day The controller will automatically come out of Rain Shutdown at the end of the User specified period NOTE The controller WILL NOT allow an automatic program start or an automatic ISC program start to take place NOTE The controller WILL allow a manual program start via the PROGRAM ON OFF key Also the controller WILL allow individual stations to be turned on manually To start watering programs again Rain Shutdown must be turned off The controller menu path is QUIT Returns the controller to the Base Screen F1 Main Menu F4 Manual amp Rain Off F4 Rain Off F1
4. Flow Max group Typically this situation is an inadvertent User setting that occurs because the Evolution DX2 main panel has been moved from controller to controller for troubleshooting testing and or repairs in the field To clear an inadvertent Flow Max setting on a standalone controller the menu path is QUIT Returns the controller to the Base Screen F1 Main Menu F5 Setup F4 Controller F4 Configuration F3 Flow Max F3 Normal Mode Press the QUIT key to return to the Base Screen Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 8 of 11 Rain IViasTeER 3910 B Royal Avenue Tel 805 527 4498 earns Breras Simi Valley CA 93063 Fax 805 527 2813 8 0 8 1 SITUATION EIGHT A DXCID KIT IS INSTALLED Reference Control Devices DXCID KIT Installation Instructions Document Number 500053 A Common Interrupt Device CID sensor may be connected to the Evolution DX2 controller using a custom interface cable kit Rain Master Part Number DXCID KIT Typical applications for these devices include Rain Sensors and Freeze Sensors NOTE Prior to sensor operation the Evolution DX2 controller firmware version must be checked If the controller is not equipped with version 2 14 or above then the controller firmware must be upgraded Consult the factory to arrange an upgrade to be performed by field service personnel NOTE The DXCID KIT is recommended for two wire non electrical type devices which employ a mechanical switching operatio
5. Technical Bulletin Bulletin No 037 Rev A Subject Troubleshooting Tips for an Evolution DX2 Controller that will not start automatically Page 1 of 11 Product Applicability Evolution DX2 Controllers Engineering Release R A Olson Engineering Release Date December 02 2004 Distribution APPROVED FOR GENERAL RELEASE PROBLEM DESCRIPTION The Evolution DX2 Controller will NOT start automatically either with a programmed start time an Individual Station Control ISC program start time or with the controller PROGRAM ON OFF key NOTE The PROGRAM ON OFF key operates the same as a programmed start except that the key will start a Partial Program where as a programmed start time will not NOTE A partial program is a program without one or two of the three elements a start time water days or station runtimes PROBLEM RESOLUTION There are 8 situations listed below that will not allow the controller to perform an Automatic Program Start an Automatic ISC Program Start or a PROGRAM ON OFF key start e The controller is in Rain Shutdown e The Program Percent is set to Zero e A No Water Window is enabled e There are Alarms in the Controller e Continuous Cycle programming with only one time entry e A Flow Max setting in error e A standalone controller that is in Flow Max e A DXCID KIT is installed Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 1 of 11 RAIN IVIASTER 3910 B Royal Avenue UE a ee ee ree Svsvems Simi Valley CA
6. atically Examples would be e A high flow on the main line e A high or low flow on all stations in a program e A high or low current on the master valve 4 1 If an alarm condition has been detected the second line of the Base Screen will show The current date The current week F1 Main Menu F2 WARNING 4 2 After the problem has been resolved clear all warnings at the controller The controller menu path is QUIT Returns the controller to the Base Screen F2 Warning Press the down arrow key to advance through the warning list F1 Clear Report Messages Press F1 to clear the warnings and return to the Base Screen Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 5 of 11 RAIN VIASTER 3910 B Royal Avenue el anes L Systems Simi Valley CA 93063 Fax 805 527 2813 5 0 5 1 5 2 5 3 SITUATION FIVE CONTINUOUS CYCLE PROGRAMMING WITH ONLY ONE TIME ENTRY Reference Evolution DX2 User s Manual and Field Maintenance Guide page 4 8 When a continuous cycle is selected in the program set up area it is necessary to give at least two time entries one for the start of the cycle and one for the end of the cycle A third entry can be given for a delay between cycles if desired If no third time is entered the cycles will immediately repeat until the end time is reached NOTE A Rain Master Controller will never start a station without a predetermined end time In Continuous Cycle mode if only one time entry is entered the program
7. connected as shown in FIGURE 2 and the base screen display indicates PGM OFF if the Evolution DX2 controller firmware is version 2 14 or above NOTE The PGM OFF message will NOT be displayed in the base screen if the Evolution DX2 controller firmware version is 2 13 or below To J3 SERIAL Connector DX Main Bd Sensor FIGURE 2 DXCID KIT WITH SENSOR INSTALLED 8 3 2 This condition may be caused by one of the following e A working sensor that is wet open switch condition e A defective sensor that is dry but is indicating a false wet reading A dry sensor should indicate a closed switch condition while a wet sensor should indicate an open switch condition e Poor or no connections at the DXCID KIT bracket terminal connector e An open broken wire from the sensor to the DXCID KIT bracket terminal connector e An open broken wire from the Evolution DX2 Main Panel J3 connector to the DXCID KIT bracket terminal connector e A defective Evolution DX2 Main Panel End of Technical Bulletin Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 11 of 11 Rain IViasTeER 3910 B Royal Avenue Tel 805 527 4498 S S ee Simi Valley CA 93063 Fax 805 527 2813
8. ion DX2 User s Manual and Field Maintenance Guide page 8 15 The No Water Window feature selects a period of time during the day when watering is disallowed up to 23 hours and 59 minutes per day Any scheduled start times which occur during the No Water Window period will be ignored Attempting to start a program with the PROGRAM ON OFF key shall have no effect If a program is running and the No Water Window time is reached the controller will stop its irrigation NOTE This is a universal controller setting ALL programs will be prohibited from running To verify and or change the No Water Window setting the controller menu path is QUIT Returns the controller to the Base Screen F1 Main Menu F4 Manual amp Rain Off F4 Rain Off F2 No Water Window The START TIME FOR WATER WINDOW is displayed To clear this value press Zero Zero Zero Zero Enter The END TIME FOR WATER WINDOW is displayed To clear this value press Zero Zero Zero Zero Enter Press the QUIT key to return to the Base Screen Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 4 of 11 Rain IViasTeER 3910 B Royal Avenue Tel 805 527 4498 earns Breras Simi Valley CA 93063 Fax 805 527 2813 4 0 SITUATION FOUR THERE ARE ALARMS IN THE CONTROLLER Reference Evolution DX2 User s Manual and Field Maintenance Guide page 10 2 If there is an alarm warning in the controller that shuts off the controller and it is not cleared the controller will not operate autom
9. n for control Electrically operated three wire devices may also be installed using the interface kit with the addition of a 24 volt relay to provide isolation between the sensor and the Evolution DX2 controller VERIFY THE EVOLUTION DX2 FIRMWARE VERSION Verify the firmware version of the Evolution DX2 controller as follows QUIT Returns the controller to the Base Screen F1 Main Menu F3 Status F4 Review All The Water Days for Week 1 of the first valid program will be displayed Press the down arrow key to advance to the next display screen The Water Days for Week 2 will be displayed Press the down arrow key repeatedly to advance through all remaining program parameters until Injector Station is displayed NOTE If the controller has more than one program the parameters for the additional programs will be displayed Also if the controller has ISC programs the ISC program parameters will be displayed before Injector Station is displayed Immediately after the Injection Station screen the firmware version is displayed indicating the date and time of the firmware release Verify that the firmware version is 2 14 or greater If the version is earlier than 2 14 consult the factory to arrange an upgrade to be performed by field service personnel Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 9 of 11 Rain IViasTeER 3910 B Royal Avenue Tel 805 527 4498 mntcarion Svarens Simi Valley CA 93063 Fax 80
10. sary to reset the Flow Max settings on all controllers in the Flow Max group NOTE The Submaster controller MUST be configured as part of the Flow Max group You can not have a Flow Max group without a Submaster 6 1 Start with the Submaster controller and work your way down the hardwire link of Satellite controllers The menu path to verify and or change the Flow Max settings is FLOW MAX PARTICIPANTS QUIT Returns the controller to the Base Screen F1 Main Menu F5 Setup F4 Controller F4 Configuration F3 Flow Max F1 Share Flow Pump amp MV Proceed through the list of configuration options FLOW MAX NON PARTICIPANTS QUIT Returns the controller to the Base Screen F1 Main Menu F5 Setup F4 Controller F4 Configuration F3 Flow Max F3 Normal Mode 6 2 Press the QUIT key to return to the Base Screen Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 7 of 11 Rain IViasTeER 3910 B Royal Avenue Tel 805 527 4498 aaa a Simi Valley CA 93063 Fax 805 527 2813 7 0 7 1 7 2 SITUATION SEVEN A STANDALONE CONTROLLER THAT IS INFLOW MAX This is a subset of situation six By definition a standalone controller has no hardwire link to another controller Also by definition a Flow Max group consists of two or more controllers that are hardwired together communicating with each other to manage and share Master Valves Pumps and Flow Sensors Therefore a standalone controller should never be configured as if it were part of a
11. will NOT start automatically with a programmed start but it WILL start with the Program On Off Key NOTE This setting is on a per program basis other programs will be allowed to run To verify and or change the Cycle Mode setting the controller menu path is QUIT Returns the controller to the Base Screen F1 Main Menu F5 Setup F1 Program enter the program number The CYCLE MODE setting will now be displayed The setting options are Start Times and Continuous Cycle Press the F1 key to change the setting toggle between Start Times and Continuous Cycle and the down arrow key to advance to the next setup option Press the QUIT key to return to the Base Screen Technical Bulletin 037 Sheet 6 of 11 Rain IViasTeER 3910 B Royal Avenue Tel 805 527 4498 mntcarion Svarens Simi Valley CA 93063 Fax 805 527 2813 6 0 SITUATION SIX A FLOW MAX SETTING IN ERROR Reference Evolution DX2 User s Manual and Field Maintenance Guide page F 1 The Flow Max configuration allows two or more controllers to communicate with each other to manage and share Master Valves Pumps and Flow Sensors If a Flow Max setup is not made correctly it may cause the controller not to start with or without an alarm condition generated A Flow Max set up problem may not allow an automatic program start because the controllers have not been configured to turn on the proper components from the proper terminal outputs To verify this it is neces
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