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1. Days User defined programmed days which irrigation shall occur on Water Window A user specified period of time where irrigation is allowed The watering window is specified on a daily basis by establishing a daily start and end time Glossary Page 337
2. Flow The maximum flow limit for a complete irrigation system Main Menu The starting menu that provides the major options for all subsequent programming and setups Manual Control Manual control provides maintenance personnel the ability to turn on off individual stations and programs The controller can also be placed in rain shutdown for either a programmable or indefinite amount of time Manual Station Feature allowing any one station to be turned on manually Manual Test Mode Test feature that turns on all stations one at a time for a specified time period for purposes of testing and analysis Master Valve Output A dedicated controller output which is activated by the controller each time a program start time occurs typical operation The evolution controller however allows a number of different setup options associated with master valve operations This output is typically connected to a Pump or another valve which acts as the master enable for all irrigation Master Valve Delay Turn On The amount of delay time in seconds from the time a Program starts until the master valve turns on Menu Any LCD display which has F1 F6 menu select option keys to move to other LCD displays Moisture Sensor A water sensing device placed in the root zone of a watering area which monitors the amount of water application If watering exceeds specified limits the station will turn off Page 332 Glossary Rain Master Irrigation Systems
3. DX2 User Manual Moisture Sensor Trip Point The specified watering level that determines watering activity When the sensor detects moisture above the trip point watering will stop Non volatile Memory Refers to computer memory that will not be erased regardless of power failures or related problems Normally Closed Valve Master Valves are normally closed and must be energized to deliver water flow Normally Open Valve Master valve that is normally open and must be energized to turn off No Water Window A user specified period of time stop water flow where irrigation is not allowed The watering window is specified on a daily basis by establishing a daily start and end time The controller automatically disregards any program start times which occur in the watering window Numeric Keypad Front panel keys used to enter all numeric data Off line Relates to any controller that loses hardwire communication within a system Offset Value A numeric value required for the proper setup calibration of flow sensors Omit By Date An Evolution DX2 feature which allows the user to specify dates which irrigation will be disallowed any programmed start times which occur on these dates will be skipped On line Relates to any controller that is properly communicating within the irrigation system Over Current Condition at any station that detects an excessive amount of electrical current Overlap Protection Feature which insures th
4. Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Glossary Access Code A user assigned 3 digit code used to restrict unauthorized usage reprogramming control of the controller Alarm An irrigation related event reported by the controller which requires operator notification and or action Anemometer Wind speed measuring device Measuring units in MPH at water limit The specified monthly water total limit based on a given irrigation program When the limit is exceeded the watering program will either stop watering or display a warning Auto Limits Feature that automatically establishes upper and lower limits for flow and current Base Screen Base screen is the starting point or reference screen position from which all user interaction occurs Additionally when the controller displays the base screen information the controller functions in the automatic mode meaning that any valid program s will automatically start at its programmed start time s The manual functions see chapter 8 disable the automatic mode The controller has a built in time out function 2 hour time out which returns the controller to the base screen automatic mode if the user inadvertently leaves the controller in some other screen Central Control Mode Central Control Mode indicates that two way communications have been established between the evolution controller and the Central Control PC This means that programming data can be downloaded a
5. at no two programs will run during the same time Each program must be set up to have its overlap protection on Glossary Page 333 Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Percent Run Time Provides the ability to modify the run times of all stations in a given program A station run time programmed at 10 minutes would run for 5 minutes if the percentage run time is set to 50 Power Glitch A disturbance in the AC power line Program A program provides a way of grouping stations with similar irrigation characteristics so that the start stop of water can be controlled automatically In order to establish a valid program the user must specify 1 The station numbers associated with the program stations 2 The time s during the day when the program is executed start times 3 The days of the week when the program is to be executed water days 4 The amount of time each station operates station run time Program On Off Key A dedicated front panel key which allows the user to immediately turn a program either on or off Quit Key A front panel key which brings the user back to the base screen display Rain Gauge Device used to measure rainfall Units are measured in pulses with each pulse representing 1 100 inch Rain Shutdown A feature which stops all irrigation in the event of rain Several options are associated with rain shutdown including 1 Rain shutdown on off indefinite period 2 Programmable rain s
6. es depending on the current menu level Global Settings Settings which are programmed into all controllers of an irrigation system Host Computer The Central Control Computer that controls the irrigation system Icon A graphic symbol or representation of a function such as the pointing finger icon indicating the flow of menu display screens Initialization Upon the very first time controller power up various data must be initialized e g date time usage of master valve etc before the user can enter the base screen Once this data has been correctly entered subsequent power ups will bypass the initialization prompts and start with the base screen display In the event that the user wishes to change the initialization data the user can do so from the setup screens Injector Station A dedicated station output most commonly used for applying fertilizer Irrigation Program See Program ISC Individual Station Control ISC is an alternative programming mode that treats an individual station like a program The user enters water days start times and runtimes for each station programmed as an ISC Glossary Page 331 Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual K Value A numeric value required for the proper setup calibration of flow sensors Limit Checking The controller validates user defined upper and lower limits for flow and current readings Violations are reported in the warning report buffer Main
7. for programming and data entry Current Limits The maximum amount of current that a station is allowed to draw If the specified maximum current is exceeded the station will shut down and the program advances to the next station Also refers to the minimum amount of current that a station should be drawing If a station output does not draw any current it is likely that the circuit is open Cycle Mode Option that selects either start times or continuous cycle Day Keypad Front panel keys representing days of the week used to enter water day programming information Glossary Page 329 Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Default Values The parameter values established prior to any programming Delay Time The specified time period prior to taking flow measurements range from 1 to 6 minutes to allow for water line stabilization Device Defined in an irrigation system configuration as a Master Valve Pump or Flow Sensor Download When operating a controller in Central Control Mode the term download indicates when one or more programs are sent from the Central Control Computer to the controller satellite The controller program is overwritten Downloading The process of transferring files or programs from a Central Control Computer to a satellite controller or a group of controllers Down Arrow A menu positioning key used to move to the next screen function Enter Key Front panel key used to indicate that pre
8. g the distinctive beep which verifies key press Transient Protection Built in feature to prevent damage to electronic components against AC power disturbances and lightning Trip Point Moisture sensors must have a definition of wet versus dry soil This transition point is known as the moisture sensor trip point Each moisture sensor must have its trip point setup on an individual basis The trip point is established using a relative number between 0 and 200 Higher numbers indicate more moisture Up Arrow A menu positioning key used to move to the previous screen function Unscheduled Flow Defined as any water flow that is not programmed or under the control of the controller User Interface Refers to the inter action that takes place between the user and the controller The menu option selection features provide an easy to use method of programming thereby making the system user friendly Upload When operating a controller in Central Control Mode the term upload indicates when one or more programs are sent from the controller satellite to the Central Control PC Valve Solenoid See solenoid Page 336 Glossary Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Warning report A controller detected warning or report condition The user is notified of these conditions by the appearance of IF2I WARNING while in the base screen Depressing IF2I will then allow the user to view a list of warning report conditions Water
9. hutdown user specifies the amount of time which the controller is in rain shutdown 3 Rain shutdown enable disable on a per program basis RAM Random Access Memory Run Time The amount of on time either in minutes seconds or hours minutes setup option for a station Satellite A term used for any controller which is connected to a Central Control System or a submaster Page 334 Glossary Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Satellite Address Identifies each satellite within a multiple controller system The address number is alternately displayed on the base screen with the program number Screen Display The information which appears in the LCD display of the front panel Sensor A device used to detect and measure flow moisture wind or ET evapotranspiration Setup The setup function provides the mechanism for tailoring the evolution controller operation to a specific irrigation application Numerous setup options allow flexibility for master valve usage program execution station limit checking controller operations and programming Short Circuit Electrical term indicating an excessive amount of current being drawn on a given station or Master Valve Pump output Skip By Day A water day cycle option which allows the user to program water days by defining the number of days which should be skipped before the next watering occurs Solenoid An electrical coil used to turn valves on or off which is energi
10. nd uploaded and that the Central Control PC can control all functions remotely Central Control Mode can be entered in two ways Page 328 Glossary Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 1 If a controller has been setup as a submaster and a valid address has been entered 2 If the controller is physically connected as a satellite and has established two way communications with its submaster Central User One who operates a controller irrigation system using a Central Control computer Condemned Station A station that shut down due to operational defects or exceeded limits The condemned station will not operate again until the defects are corrected and warnings are cleared Continuous Cycle A watering program that will run continuously within a user defined water window After the first cycle a specified soak time is initiated and the program starts again Controller A microprocessor based solid state programmable apparatus that automatically controls and manages irrigation valves pumps flow sensors and other peripheral devices Controller Address Identifies each controller satellite within a multiple controller system The address number is alternately displayed on the base screen with the program number Controller Initialization A one time initialization process that sets up the controller to operate under global default settings Controller Keys The controller panel touch keys used to move through all menus
11. viously entered numeric keypad data is complete correct When ENTER is hit the controller accepts and processes the numeric data EvapoTranspiration ET The name reflects two ways water moves from an irrigated field to the atmosphere Evaporation which is the movement of water from the wet soil to the air and Transpiration which is the movement of water from the plant to the air EV CAB COM A particular type of communication cable used in controller hardwire configurations Field Wiring The wiring setup among controllers Master Valves Pumps sensors and valve solenoids FlowMax Multiple controller system configuration comprised of one submaster and one or more satellites This unique feature allows controllers to utilize a single point of connection to share devices i e Flow Sensors Master Valves Pumps etc and intelligently manage system operation Page 330 Glossary Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Flow Rate Delay Refers to a delay time between 1 and 6 minutes to allow water line pressures to stabilize prior to performing a flow limit check Flow Sensor A rotating paddle device placed in a main water line used to measure water flow The device must be calibrated using K and Offset values to compensate for pipe size Function F1 F6 keys Front panel keys F1 F6 are used for transition through different controller functions Their function is context sensitive which means that their definition chang
12. zed by the station or Master Valve Pump outputs Start Time The time of day which a program or ISC starts its execution Station Delay Time The inter station delay time in seconds which the controller waits before starting the next successive station of a program Station and Station Number The LCD displayed station number has a one for one correspondence with the evolution output board station number at the terminal block field wire connection Each station may actually connect to one or more valve solenoids depending on the installation as long as the maximum current for a station and is not exceeded Stations can be assigned to programs or can be programmed individually as ISCs Submaster A submaster is a term used for an Evolution DX2 controller Glossary Page 335 Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual which is being operated in conjunction with an RMIS Central Control System A submaster is a controller which has specialized communications capability It can be set up for direct two way communications with the Central Control PC either via radio telephone or wire Additionally the submaster has additional responsibility for communications to any satellites which may be physically connected to it Time Format Option that allows time to be indicated in hours and minutes or minutes and seconds An additional option selects 24 hour or 12 hour AM PM format Touch Key The keys on the DX2 front panel producin

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