User Manual - TRC Irrigation Remotes
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1. controller using two 6 32 x Machine screws two flat Q s washers and two hex EM 2 nuts NOTE Hardware JI is not provided to 5 mount housing 1 to O wood or sheetrock Attach the D Subminiature connector 7 to the inside of the housing 1 with two 4 40 x 9 16 machine screws First insert the loose wire end of the cable 8 through the 772 hole in the irrigation controller Important Orient the D Subminiature connector 7 to the inside of the housing 1 as shown in figure 3 If the orientation of the connector is not as shown in figure 3 the receiver will not plug in to the connector The connector is now ready to be wired to the terminal strip of the irrigation controller Use the color chart provided on the other side of the page 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 7 IMPORTANT Care should be taken to prevent connecting any wires of the cable to 110 VAC this will result in damage to the receiver Operating instructions Plug the receiver directly in the connector as shown in figure 1 When the receiver is not in use close and secure the housing door 4 by tightening the Allen head screw with a 3 32 Allen wrench IMPORTANT Do not over torque the Allen head screw it should be snug 1 2 DIA FIGURE 4 3 16 DIA PCC Cable and Housing 8 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Installing The Sidekick Receiver For Rain Bird Controllers Description The Sidekick FM System for2. 100 feet specify when ordering Your range will be maximized by following these guidelines 20 Mount the antenna at least 40 feet away from electric motors large power transformers power lines VFDs or any equipment that produces ambient electrical noise Otherwise the receiver may have trouble distinguishing the FM transmitter signal from this noise Mount all antennas outdoors Our Wireless Switch System both FM transmitter and receiver communicates in the RF radio frequency spectrum at 27 MHz This frequency has great characteristics for long range but the signals will not go through walls For equipment located indoors run a length of RG 58 coaxial cable from the receiver to an antenna mounted outdoors Mount antennae as high as possible at least 3 feet away from vertical surfaces and not under roof awnings Use only high quality antenna and cable connectors which are available from Remote Control Technology Do not loop excess coax cable into a coil This will cause a RF radio frequency choke and reduce your signal range If you cannot loosely route it back and forth in an S configuration ni Antenna Coupling Nut CJ 4 Lockwasher Split or S CO Flat Washer E i Nylon Shoulder Wash Controller Box Sj Drill 1 2 Hole Center of Top Mount VV Coax from Rec Antenna Antenna Mount Indexing Pin Controller
3. of all Radio products is dependant on local conditions antenna selection and antenna location 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 1 WARRANT Y This TRC Irrigation Remotes product carries a THREE YEAR WARRANTY TRC Irrigation Remotes provides a limited three year warranty inaugural to the date of purchase TRC Irrigation Remotes reserves the right repair or replace any of its products or parts found to be defective from workmanship and or materials Said warranty does not extend to damage of a TRC Irrigation Remotes product resulting from misuse neglect abuse improper installation accidents or acts of nature Only the original purchaser of TRC Irrigation Remotes product s is eligible to said warranty In no event shall TRC Irrigation Remotes be liable for incidental or consequential damages All implied warranties are limited in duration to three years following the date of purchase These exclusions or limitations apply only in those states where permitted by law Models and Description oeveral differing products are available in the Sidekick FM line of products which are all designed to take advantage of the oidekick FM transmitter The Sidekick FM transmitter provides the user with a wireless remote method of operating the valves stations of an irrigation system without requiring the user to directly access an irrigation controller Instructions to the irrigation system are executed by a Sidekick FM receiver instal
4. Box Gasket eua a e e Drill 13732 Hole p Ea V 1 Scrape this area to bare metal Backing Plate Shoulder washer Lockwasher Hex i Sa E4 r Lockwasher Drill 7 32 Hole Hex Nut 4 Coas from receiver Top Mount Antenna Diagram Side Mount Antenna Diagram 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Green w black and white stripe Orange w black and white stripe Blue w black and white stripe Green Black w red and green stripe Orange White w red and green stripe Blue Red w black and green stripe White w black stripe Red w black stripe Green w black stripe Orange w black stripe Blue w black stripe Black w white stripe Blue w red stripe Red w green stripe Orange w green stripe Black w white and red stripe Orange w red stripe White w black and red stripe V Green w white stripe Red w black and white stripe Blue w white stripe irrigation Remotes 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com
5. ERNALLY AND NEED TO BE REPAIRED 18 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Trouble Shooting Chart Check the battery Using a voltmeter or a battery tester test the battery voltage Replace the battery if the voltage is below 6 8 volts My Transmitter does not beep Rapid beeps after a transmiision is an indication the the battery voltage is low Replace the battery with a new high quality 9 VDC Alkaline battery My Sidekick system is See antenna installation tips for not getting any range proper antenna installation The Receiver has a default 20 My Sidekick is turning minute shut off When a valve is off after 20 minutes activated it remains on for 20 minutes and shuts off If receiver power light is not on check to see that the remote interface cable is installed properly and the controller has power My Receiver is not getting any power For Technical Support call 800 275 8558 Monday through Friday 7AM 4PM PST All goods returned to TRC Irrigation Remotes must be accompanied with a RMA Please use our toll free to obtain a RMA Products returned without an RMA will be charged a 150 flat rate regardless of problem 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 19 Antenna Installation Tips Successful wireless communication range is achievable in most locations as long as these installation practices are observed TRC Irrigation Remotes can supply connectors and RG58 Coaxial Cable in lengths from 3
6. I3 CSIDEKICK FM UNIVERSAL IRRIGATION REMOTE CONTROL Operation and Installation Manual THCittigation INTRODUCTION Congratulations You have just purchased one of the most advanced and reliable remote control devices available The Sidekick FM We appreciate the vote of confidence you have expressed by purchasing this TRC Irrigation Remotes product and we welcome you to the growing family of satisfied TRC Irrigation Remotes product users The Sidekick FM is the sixth generation of products introduced by TRC Irrigation Remotes since 1982 Unique to the irrigation industry The Sidekick FM uses TRC Irrigation Remotes proprietary PDTFM transmission format allowing the Sidekick FM transmitter to transmit up to 5 miles while using only one 9V alkaline battery For best results and to maximize the features and functions of any Sidekick FM system carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for future reference FCC REGULATIONS A FCC License is not required for the owner or operator of this remote control device The Receiver has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The Transmitter has been tested and found to comply with Part 95 Subpart E These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Canadian Certification 32151021261 The Range
7. Rain Bird controllers consist of three components a transmitter receiver and a Permanent Controller Cable PCC RB The direct controller interface cable and the receiver are the 2M components that require installation Once the PCC RB cable is installed it becomes a permanent access point for the receiver To use the Sidekick receiver on more then Se ie simply install another PCC RB cable in the other controller Permanent Controller Cable PCC RB Installation 1 Follow PCC installation instructions 1 5 on page 2 he connector is now ready to be wired to the terminal strip of the irrigation controller Use the color chart provided on the other side of the page 3 Connect side A of the PCC RB cable to the remote interface connector on the Controller The connector is designed to fit one way do not force the connector on to the controller 4 Restore power to the controller Molex Connector Side A Interface receptacle Side B PCC RB Cable Part Number 01387 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 9 Installing The Sidekick Receiver For Irritrole Controllers Description The Sidekick FM System for the Irritrol Dial amp MC controllers consist of three components a transmitter receiver and a direct controller interface cable The direct controller interface cable and the receiver are the only components that require installation Once the DCI 1 cable is installed it becomes a permanent access point for the rec
8. TE Batteries such as general purpose 9 VDC batteries will lower the performance of the transmitter LILI A Remove the battery door cover on the Ben im il underside of the transmitter to replace the battery Transmitter requires one 9V alkaline battery d 4 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com The Transmitter Key Pad To clearly indicate that a key on the keypad has been pressed the Sidekick FM Transmitter makes an audible beep The Transmitter will beep once when any Number Key is pressed When the ON or OFF key is pressed the transmitter will beep twice The first beep indicates that the transmission is starting and the second beep indicates that the transmission has been completed Transmitter Operating Instructions Valve On Valve Off To turn a valve On press the desired valve station number then press the On key Pressing Off will turn the last zone off Example To turn on valve 3 ES To turn off valve 3 E Error Tone A squawk error tone indicates that an incorrect series of keys has been pressed When the error tone is heard wait ten seconds and simply restart the series of commands Low Battery Tone A rapid sequence of beeps after the transmission tone indicates low battery power Replace with a new 9 VDC alkaline battery 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 9 Installing The Universal Receiver The Sidekick FM Universal Receiver is designed to work with mos
9. controller Twist the plug clockwise until the plug stops Do not over tight the plug See diagram below Disconnecting the Sidekick FM Receiver Twist the circular plug in a counterclockwise motion and remove the plug from the receptacle MC 42 PLUS F n g iu DCI 1 Cable and Sidekick Receiver installation 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 11 Installing The Sidekick Receiver Superior Sterling Controllers Description The Sidekick FM System for the Superior Sterling controllers consist of three components a transmitter receiver and a direct controller interface cable The direct controller interface cable and the receiver are the only components that require installation Once the DCI 1 cable is installed it becomes a permanent access point for the receiver To use the Sidekick receiver on more then one controller simply install another DCI 1 cable in the other controller Direct Controller Interface Cable DCI 1 Installation 1 Disconnect power from the controller to avoid accidentally damaging the controller 0 979 DIA 2 Determine where to install side B the y T 955 interface receptacle See diagram on next F O9 TL page of the DCI 1 cable Use an existing cut out or the figure to the right for the hole 0 969 i locations Lo o 3 Use four 6 32 screws lock washers and pple nuts of the appropriate length and size RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT 4 Remove any screws securing the c
10. eiver To use the Sidekick receiver on more then one controller simply install another DCI 1 cable in the other controller Direct Controller Interface Cable DCI 1 Installation 1 Disconnect power from the controller to avoid accidentally damaging the controller 0 979 DIA 2 Determine where to install side B the r T 955 interface receptacle See diagram on next Or 0 page of the DCI 1 cable Use an existing cut out or the figure to the right for the hole 0 969 locations Lo o 3 Use four 6 32 screws lock washers and pudica nuts of the appropriate length and size RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT 4 Remove any screws securing the controller face plate to the controller housing 5 Carefully remove the controller faceplate to reveal the remote interface connector on the right side of the faceplate 6 Connect side A of the DCI 1 cable to the remote interface connector on the right side of the faceplate See diagram on next page The connector is designed to fit one way do not force the connector on to the controller faceplate 7 Carefully reinstall the controller faceplate Replace the screws securing the faceplate to the controller 9 Restore power to the controller 99 Molex Connector Side A Interface receptacle Side B cr DCI 1 cable Part Number 01381 10 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Connecting the Sidekick FM Receiver Connect the interface plug to the interface receptacle on the
11. er are the only components that require installation Once the DCI 1 cable is installed it becomes a permanent access point for the receiver To use the Sidekick receiver on more then one controller simply install another DCI 1 cable in the other controller Direct Controller Interface Cable DCI 1 Installation 1 Disconnect power from the controller to avoid accidentally damaging the controller 0 979 DIA 2 Determine where to install side B the r T 955 interface receptacle See diagram on next Or 0 page of the DCI 1 cable Use an existing cut out or the figure to the right for the hole 0 969 locations Lo o 3 Use four 6 32 screws lock washers and pudica nuts of the appropriate length and size RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT 4 Remove any screws securing the controller s lower faceplate to the controller housing 9 Carefully remove the controller s lower faceplate to reveal the remote interface connector in the center of the controller 6 Connect side A of the DCI 1 cable to the remote interface connector in the center of the faceplate See diagram to the right The connector is designed to fit one way do not force the connector on to the controller faceplate f Carefully reinstall the controller s lower faceplate Replace the screws securing the lower faceplate to the controller 9 Restore power to the controller R Molex Connector Side A DCI 1 cable Part Number 01381 14 800 275 8558 ww
12. f you receive an ERR message on the LCD display of the controller after wiring the connector as shown then reverse the positions of the White and Red wires 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 17 Installing The Direct Controller Interface Description The Direct Controller interface DCI is an accessory designed for the Sidekick FM universal receivers which allows the receiver to operate all of the stations that the controller has available and is not limited to 12 or 24 stations The DCI is available for Irritrole Huntere and Rain Mastere controllers The DCI converts the control logic of the Universal Receiver to match the control logic of the controller This expands the capability of the TRC Commander or Sidekick to operate as many stations as the controller has available rather than limitations of 12 24 or 32 stations Installation DCI 1 to controller z Installation Erer Refer to page 10 of this manual DCI 1 H to Controller installation Refer to page 16 of this manual DCI 2 to Universal Receiver Installation After the DCI 1 installation is complete All that remains is to connect the DCI 2 and the universal receiver to the DCI 1 The first step is to connect the 37 PIN D sub connector of the DCI 2 to the Universal receiver Then connect the 9 PIN barrel connector to the DCI 1 installed in the controller NOTE ALWAYS CONNECT THE DCI 2 TO THE RECEIVER FIRST OTHERWISE THE RECEIVER WILL BE DAMAGED INT
13. for Hite PN 01022 is a controller specific receiver designed for Hite Logic 2 and Logic 3 controllers The Direct Controller interface DCI is an accessory designed for the Sidekick FM universal receivers which allows the receiver to operate all of the stations that the controller has available and is not limited to 12 or 24 stations The DCI is available for Irritrole Huntere and Rain Mastere controllers 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 3 Getting To Know The Transmitter The Sidekick FM transmitter is designed to allow the user to operate one valve station at a time making it ideal for the irrigation maintenance professional to use for one time maintenance seasonal start ups and MES blowouts To operate the transmitter noop the user selects the number of the valve station using the keypad followed 4 by pressing the ON button of the i transmitter The transmitter sends a on o Irrizgatio j ut cr ER MAL proprietary PDTFM signal to the Receiver turning ON or OFF a selected valve as well as the Pump otart Master Valve Station of the receiver automatically When not in use the transmitter reverts to a standby mode which is designed for minimal power consumption to extend the life of the battery Once any key has been pressed power is automatically restored for ten seconds to allow commands to be sent to the receiver The Transmitter is designed to operate using a 9 VDC Alkaline battery NO
14. ght for o the hole locations IN A 4 Use four 6 32 screws lock washers and m oo nuts of the appropriate length and size AHOLES 5 Secure the interface receptacle to the RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT cutout or hole location 6 Connect side A of the DCI 1 H cable to the Main Control module oee diagram on next page 7 Connect the Red wire to the terminal Marked AC above the terminal marked GND 8 Connect the White wire to the terminal marked AC below the terminal marked REM 9 Connect the Blue wire to the terminal marked REM 10 Close the front panel door of the controller housing 11 Restore power to the controller Molex Connector Side Interface receptacle Side B DCI 1 H cable Part Number 01386 16 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Sidekick FM Receiver Connect the interface plug to the interface receptacle on the controller Twist the plug clockwise until the plug stops Do not over tight the plug See diagram below Disconnecting the Sidekick FM Receiver Twist the circular plug in a counterclockwise motion and remove the plug from the receptacle P M Y SEN SEN TEST REM Blue Wire AC White Wire AC Red Wire GND The Blue wire is connected to the terminal marked REM The White wire is connected to the terminal marked AC The Red wire is connected to the terminal marked AC DCI 1 H Cable and Sidekick Receiver installation I
15. led on the irrigation controller Two types of Sidekick FM receiver are available The Sidekick FM universal receiver allows the user to control most 24VAC irrigation controllers using a hardwired Permanent Controller Connector or via Direct Control Interface designed for controllers with an integrated remote interface 2 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com The Sidekick FM Controller Specific Receivers are designed for specific irrigation controllers with built in remote interfaces These receivers are capable operating all the stations that the irrigation controller has available The Sidekick FM 12 PN 01015 is a universal receiver capable of operating up to 12 stations on an irrigation controller The Sidekick FM 24 PN 1010 amp 01010A is a universal receiver capable of operating up to 24 stations on an irrigation controller The Sidekick FM for Rain Birde PN 01018 is a controller specific receiver designed for Rain Birde remote port ready controllers Note not all Rain Birde controllers are remote port ready The Sidekick FM for Huntere PN 01016 is a controller specific receiver designed for Huntere ICC and Pro C controllers The Sidekick FM for Irritrola PN 01019 is a controller specific receiver designed for Irritrole Dial and MC controllers The Sidekick FM for Superior Sterlinge PN 01021 is a controller specific receiver designed for Superior Sterlinge ICC and Pro C controllers The Sidekick FM
16. ontroller s lower faceplate to the controller housing 9 Carefully remove the controller s lower faceplate to reveal the remote interface connector on the right side of the controller 6 Connect side A of the DCI 1 cable to the remote interface connector on the right side of the faceplate See diagram on next page The connector is designed to fit one way do not force the connector on to the controller faceplate f Carefully reinstall the controller s lower faceplate Replace the screws securing the lower faceplate to the controller 9 Restore power to the controller R Molex Connector Side A DCI 1 cable Part Number 01381 12 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Interface receptacle Side B Connecting the Sidekick FM Receiver Connect the interface plug to the interface receptacle on the controller Twist the plug clockwise until the plug stops Do not over tight the plug See diagram below Disconnecting the Sidekick FM Receiver Twist the circular plug in a counterclockwise motion and remove the plug from the receptacle DCI 1 Cable and Sidekick Receiver installation 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 13 Installing The Sidekick Receiver Hit Logic 3 amp 2 Controllers Description The Sidekick FM System for the Hit Logic 3 amp 2 controllers consist of three components a transmitter receiver and a direct controller interface cable The direct controller interface cable and the receiv
17. t 24 VAC solenoid valve irrigation systems Using a permanent controller connector the receiver connects to individual valves at the controller s terminal strip or directly to the valve wires at the controller and bypasses the controller s functions by directly activating the valves WARNINC Improper wiring can cause severe damage to the Receiver and may be a fire hazard Never con nect directly to 110 VAC or damage to the re ceiver will occur and you will void your warranty Installation Instructions The housing can be mounted to the right side of the irrigation controller Figure 1 or mounted to a wall Figure 2 m h h th h h h M h h Y FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 6 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Use Figure 4 on the next page as a pattern to locate the mounting holes to be drilled through the controller Drill holes according to the diameters as shown Peel backing off gasket 2 and attach it to housing 1 as shown in figure 3 Peel backing off gasket 3 and attach it to the inside of housing door 4 as shown in figure 3 IMPORTANT For maximum seal the gasket must fit snug against the sidewall of the housing door Insert 1 Allen head cap screw 5 through the 9 oro hole in the housing door 4 as shown in figure 3 Slip on retainer ring 6 approximately 3 8 from the threaded Z end of the screw 5 i FIGURE 3 Mount the housing 1 to the irrigation
18. w irrigationremotes com Interface receptacle Side B Connecting the Sidekick FM Receiver Connect the interface plug to the interface receptacle on the controller Twist the plug clockwise until the plug stops Do not over tight the plug See diagram below Disconnecting the Sidekick FM Receiver Twist the circular plug in a counterclockwise motion and remove the plug from the receptacle r RF BE zr DCHI Yy DCI 1 Cable and Sidekick Receiver installation 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 15 Installing The Sidekick Receiver Hunter Controllers Description The Sidekick FM System for the Hunter controllers consist of three components a transmitter receiver and a direct controller interface cable The direct controller interface cable and the receiver are the only components that require installation Once the DCI 1 H cable is installed it becomes a permanent access point for the receiver To use the oidekick receiver on more then one controller simply install another DCI 1 H cable in the other controller Direct Controller Interface Cable DCI 1 H Installation 1 Open the front panel door of the controller housing Disconnect power from the controller to avoid accidentally damaging the controller 0 979 DIA 3 Determine where to install side B the Wj 0 969 interface receptacle See diagram on next page of the DCI 1 H cable Use an NI existing cut out or the figure to the ri
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