User Manual - TRC Irrigation Remotes
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1. 99 Valve On IF YOU MANUALLY TURN ON THE PUMP START MASTER VALVE STATION YOU MUST MANUALLY TURN IT OFF AGAIN There is no default time with this function The Pump Start MV will stay on until 0 Valve Off or 99 Valve Off command is received Press the two digits 99 Valve On to select only the Pump Start Master Valve station To turn off the pump start master valve station press the two digit 99 Valve Off key to deactivate To turn Master Valve off 9 9 VALVE To turn Master Valve on 9 9 eve Receiver Number The TRC Commander Transmitter can operate as many as 199 Permanent Receivers on each group code To designate Receiver press a desired Receiver number and Rec key Setting to Receiver number 3 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 11 Silent Running Feature Rain Off This feature allows user to shut down the controller remotely by disconnecting valve common similar to a rain switch The con troller can be disabled for 1 to 7 days or indefinitely The Receiver Card interrupts the signal from the controller to the valves and shuts the system down without having to change pro gramming Pressing 9 then the desired number of days then Valve Off will program the Silent Running feature Silent Running Rain Off codes 90 Valve Off Infinite 91 Valve Off 1 Day 92 Valve Off 2 Days 93 Valve Off 3 Days 94 Valve Off 4 Days 95 Valve Off 5 Days 96 Valve Off 6 Days 97 Valve Off 7 Days 0 Val2. as to workmanship or materials This warranty does not extend to damage to a TRC Irrigation Remotes product resulting from misuse neglect or abuse improper installation or accident This warranty extends only to an original user of TRC Irrigation Remotes product s In no event shall TRC Irigation Remotes be liable for incidental or consequential damages All implied warranties are limited in duration to three years following date of purchase These exclusions or limitations apply only in those states where permitted by law 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 3 Models and Description Transmitter TRC Commander Transmitter is the hand held part of your remote system Any 24VAC solenoid valve sprinkler system equipped with a TRC Universal Receiver or TRC Permanent Receiver Card can be operated with this Transmitter The Trans mitter operates on one 9 volt alkaline replaceable battery Note The battery must be alkaline or the transmitter will not operate Receivers Universal 32 Station DCI Receiver is compatible with all 24VAC solenoid valve sprinkler systems and is capable of op erating 32 stations per controller This portable Receiver con nects easily with a permanent connector hard wired to the ter minal strip and a custom housing mounted on the controller for quick plug in Permanent Receiver Cards install easily and permanently into the controller Installing Permanent Receiver Cards allows all zones of the controlle
3. just cleaned Not illustrated here Step 4 Connect the interface cable with white connector from the Card into the six pin molex connector on the back right hand side of controller face not illustrated here Step 5 Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver Card or connect the external mount antenna with coax cable for max range Step 6 Connect all of your field common wires to the silver screw terminal on the card then connect the black wire on the Card to a valve common terminal on the controller Step 7 Re install the controller face plate Step 8 Re apply power and check the remote for operation interface cable black wire connects to sav ta DeaReanTeceRT ery eh de R2 se MIMI we wee valve com mon here field common wires go here antenna 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 19 Receiver Cards for the Irritrol MC and Dial Installation Instructions Step 1 Remove power from controller first Step 2 Remove the controller faceplate by unscrewing the cross recessed screws on each side Step 3 Clean upper left inner side panel inside controller behind front panel Remove the backing from the tape on the back of the Receiver Card and firmly press the Card onto the spot you just cleaned Not illustrated here Step 4 Connect the interface cable with white connector from the Card into the six pin molex connector on the back right hand side of controller face not illustrated her
4. the Card onto the spot you have just cleaned BNC antenna mount lines up toward the left as illustrated in fig 1 below Step 4 Connect the 3 wires to the terminals in the upper left module on the back panel of the controller as follows See fig 2 Blue to the REM terminal sometimes labeled simply R White to the upper AC terminal Red to the lower AC terminal Step 5 Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver Card Make sure the antenna points upward as illustrated in fig 1 below For additional range install the top mount antenna w coaxial cable into the top of the controller see antenna mounting instructions in the top mount antenna kit Step 6 Mount the adhesive wire tie down to the right side of the inner door panel see fig 1 and route the wires and cable through it leaving slack so that NO strain is placed on wires when door is being opened Step 7 Re apply power and check the remote for operation Fig 1 tie down antenna antenna mount 18 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Receiver Cards for the Superior Sterling Installation Instructions Step 1 Remove power from controller first Step 2 Remove the controller faceplate by unscrewing the cross recessed screws on each side Step 3 Clean upper left inner side panel inside controller behind front panel Remove the backing from the tape on the back of the Receiver Card and firmly press the Card onto the spot you
5. the main circuit board Step 3 Connect the Receiver Card into the socket on the main circuit board where the ribbon cable was removed Step 4 Plug the ribbon cable in the gray connector on Receiver Card Step 5 Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver Card or connect the external mount antenna with coax cable for max range Step 6 Re apply power to your controller Receiver Card Socket Ribbon Cable 16 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Receiver Card for the Rain Bird ESP LX Installation Instructions Step 1 Remove power from controller first Step 2 Unplug the ribbon cable from the main circuit board Step 3 Connect the Receiver Card into the socket on the main circuit board where the ribbon cable was removed Step 4 Plug the ribbon cable in the gray connector on Receiver Card Step 5 Route the antenna cable out of the bottom of the controller and attach it on the left side of the outer controller housing with the Velcro supplied on the antenna Step 6 Re apply power to your controller ReceiverCard Antenna Cable Socket Ribbon Cable 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Receiver Card for the Hunter ICC Installation Instructions Step 1 Remove power from controller first Step 2 Open the front panel door of the controller and clean the bottom inner portion of the door Step 3 Remove the backing paper from the double sided tape on the back of the Receiver Card and firmly place
6. TAGCOMMANDER UNIVERSAL IRRIGATION REMOTE CONTROL Operation and Installation Manual Irrigation Remotes T T CCOMMANDER UNIVERSAL IRRIGATION REMOTE CONTROL FCC REGULATIONS The user of this remote control device does not need an FCC license 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 Trans mitter has been tested and found to comply with Part 95 Subpart E These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Canadian Certification 32151021261 2 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com INTRODUCTION Congratulations You have just purchased the most advanced irrigation remote control available the TRC Commander We welcome you to the growing family of thousands of satisfied TRC Irrigation Remotes product users who appreciate the im portance of high standards product quality and timely service The TRC Commander is TRC Irrigation Remotes 6th generation of remote control products introduced since 1982 All of our remote control products do not require site surveys base stations or FCC licensing WARRANTY All TRC Irrigation Remotes products carry a THREE YEAR WARRANTY For three years from the date of purchase TRC Irrigation Remotes will repair or replace any of its products or parts to be found defective
7. e Step 5 Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver Card or connect the external mount antenna with coax cable for max range Step 6 Connect all of your field common wires to the silver screw terminal on the card then connect the black wire on the Card to a valve common terminal on the controller Step 7 Re install the controller face plate Step 8 Re apply power and check the remote for operation interface cable yor Ma a ESTENT black wire connects to cP2BLVPIVAAAIOTIPSEOT TED hfe DALI wh wo valve com mon here field common wires go here antenna 20 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Receiver Cards for the HIT Logic 2 and Hit Logic 3 Controller Installation Instructions Step 1 Remove power from controller first Step 2 Remove the controller s lower faceplate by removing the screws on each side Step 3 Clean lower right inner side panel inside controller behind front panel Install the Receiver Card by pressing it onto the spot you just cleaned The Card comes with the double sided tape on the back see picture below Step 4 Connect the interface cable with white molex connector from the Card into the six pin interface socket on the controller labeled RF INTERFACE see picture below Step 5 Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting located on the Receiver Card to have your antenna located inside the controller or connect the threaded external mount antenna with coa
8. e number of multiple stations you intend to have on at one time Otherwise you may overload the circuit breaker at your controller Valve f Valve Adding zone 32 9 Valve To turn all zones off 0 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 9 Time Duration You can set a time duration anywhere from two minutes to two hours Press three digits of time in the following format Hour Tens Minutes Minutes The range of allowed entries for time duration is from two minutes 002 to two hours 200 Then press the Time key followed by the desired zone and then Valve On Hour Tens Minutes For 2 minutes TIME For 20 minutes TIME For 2 Hours TIME 2a Sic Sa ZJE Master Valve Off When a valve station is activated the Pump Start Master Valve is automatically enabled by the Receiver To disable the Master Valve press the MV Off key Pressing the MV Off key again prior to turning on any stations at a Receiver will turn the Master Valve back on Note Using 99 Valve On to manually operate the Pump Start Master Valve will override the MV Off function It will also run the Master Valve Pump Start continuously To disable the Master Valve 10 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Operating the Pump Start Master Valve When in the automatic mode the Pump Start Master Valve is auto matically activated when a valve station is turned on You can manu ally turn on the Pump Start Master Valve by pressing
9. e you the total for that digit sis T E T z PELETE z pF Tig La TOLL E J sagsesey e a LEGE 9 aan seaenece 66088005 a eee SBE a 84218421 84218421 1842 498 k 14 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com EXAMPLE 1 Factory Default Universal Receiver shown Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code 1 Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver 1 AALL HIIT PEA EE aae nous Group Code Switch Set Receiver Switch Set EXAMPLE 2 Factory Default Permanent Receiver Card shown Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code 1 Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver 1 Receiver Switch Set EXAMPLE 3 Permanent Receiver Card shown Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code 1 Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver 2 ole E l l sa CPDOFRDE PEPPPPPa 4 a yr 5 A 7 Receiver Switch Set EXAMPLE 4 Permanent Receiver Card shown Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code 2 Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver 3 Bee s ie Se ae AVA ME ___ ______ j a 2 Soman ealllnannanamsetppie Grou Code Switch Set Receiver Switch Set 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 15 Receiver Card for the Rain Birde ESP MC Installation Instructions Step 1 Remove power from controller first Step 2 Unplug the ribbon cable from
10. emotes com Wiring Your PCC Instructions also provided with PCC Warning Do not have the Receiver plugged into connector cable while installing connector or damage may occur Do not have 24VAC transformer plugged into Receiver with the connector when the connector has 24VAC from the controller Step 1 Use figure 4 from the pamphlet with your PCC as a pattern to locate the mounting holes to be drilled through the controller Step 2 Peel off sticker and attach gasket on back of housing Step 3 Peel off sticker and attach gasket to inside door Make sure gasket is snug against side walls for maximum seal Step 4 Locate 1 socket head cap screw and insert though hole on door Slip on retainer ring approximately 3 16 from threaded end of cap screw Step 5 Mount housing to controller using two 6 32 x 3 4 machine screws two flat washers two lock washers and two hex nuts Step 6 Attach D Sub connector to the inside housing with two 4 40 x 9 16 machine screws Do so by first inserting the end of wires through the 1 2 hole in the sprinkler controller Attach connector with the longer row of pins to the left Hold connector to highest position while tightening Follow wiring code for connecting cables 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 23 Direct Controller Interface Cable For the Irritrol MC Dial and Superior To connect the DCI 1 Cable Remove the faceplate from the controller Hook the molex re ceptacle di
11. ing The Receiver s Dip Switches YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING TO MAKE YOUR UNITS OPERATE The units come from the factory set on Group Code 1 Receiver 1 If you change the dipswitches you must reprogram you transmitter to the same settings as explained on the previous page Should you be using multiple receivers in close proximity to each other or if you are getting interference from someone else s remote you may need to change your Group Code or Receiver dipswitch settings to prevent unwanted interference as follows To Change the Receiver Remove the four phillips head screws and separate the Receiver case to expose the Receiver number dipswitch set Look on the back of the Receiver board you will see three boxes of dipswitches as shown in the photo Example 1 The dipswitches are ex posed on the circuit board on Permanent Receiver Cards Example 2 The Receiver switch set is the box on the far right The switches are read from right to left see below and are grouped in sets of four Adding the numbers of the depressed switches together in each set of four will give you the total for that digit To Change the Group Code The Group Code switch set is the middle and left hand boxes These switches also read from right to left starting with the middle box and working toward the left see below and are also grouped in sets of four Adding the numbers of the depressed switches together in each set of four will giv
12. ooting Chart Use the following chart to determine if your problem can be corrected in the field If you have a problem that cannot be fixed in the field Call the toll free TRC Irrigation Remotes Customer Service number 800 275 8558 and You must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA prior to sending any unit in for repair Fault Indication Correction A squawk from An improper key sequence has been entered and confused the transmitter microprocessor Press 0 then Valve Off and then continue with a proper key sequence Rapid beeps from An audible rapid sequence of beeps after transmission indicates transmitter or no low battery power Change the battery Must be alkaline sound Receiver Power On Check the 24VAC pins on the controller connector with a volt meter indicator does not to ensure that power is available come on If not thoroughly check out the wiring Check the circuit breaker at your controller Controller s circuit Check your controller manual for its power output capacity breaker fails If the transformer voltage output exceeds 28VAC permanent damage may occur 26 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Fault Indication Receiver fails to respond but the power light is on Receivers Valve On indicator lights during initial test but no valve or wrong valve comes on Rain Bird s RC series controller advances to the first station with remote operation Receiver tu
13. ower is normally off Once any key has been pressed power is auto matically turned on for about ten seconds to allow your com mand sequence to be completed before the Transmitter auto matically turns the power off and erases the command se quence from memory TS Transmitter uses one replaceable 9V Alkaline 6 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com The Transmitter Key Pad The Commander Transmitter keypad has an audible beep to clearly indicate when a key is pressed The Transmitter will beep once when a Number Key or the Receiver Number Key is pressed The Transmitter will beep twice with about two sec onds between beeps after a transmit key is pressed for VALVE ON VALVE OFF AUTO UP AUTO BACK M V OFF or TIME The first beep indicates that the transmission is starting and the second beep indicates that transmission has been completed TACCOMMANDER VALVE VALVE ON OFF OFF 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 7 Transmitter Operating Instructions Error Tone You will hear a squawk error tone if an incorrect series of keys has been pressed When the error tone is heard wait 10 seconds and simply restart the series of commands Low Battery Tone A rapid sequence of beeps after the transmission beep indicates low battery power Replace with a new alkaline 9V battery Valve On Valve Off To turn a valve on pre
14. r to be operated Each Card comes with internal and external antennas w mounting hardware Maximum range is achieved by installing the external antenna to the con troller cabinet 4 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Special Features e Connects to any 24VAC sprinkler system Silent Running Turn off all of the zones from 1 7 days Adjustable Time Duration 2 Minutes to 2 Hours default 20 minutes Multiple Receiver operation from a single Transmitter Field programmable dipswitches offer 199 unique Receiver numbers Programmable security codes 9999 different security group codes Audible low power indicator Field replaceable 9 volt battery Master Valve disable key Pump Start Master Valve Permanent Receiver Cards are available for the following controllers Rain Bird ESP MC NOT Compatible with SAT Controllers Rain Bird ESP LX Irritrol Dial amp MC Superior Sterling HIT Logic 2 amp 3 Griswold IDC Weathermatic Hunter 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Getting To Know The Transmitter The TRC Commander Transmitter sends a proprietary FM sig nal to the Commander Receiver s turning on or off selected valves With each valve activation or deactivation the Pump Start Master Valve station when used is automatically turned on or off unless MV Off has been pressed The Transmitter is designed for minimal power consumption to extend the life of the battery The Transmitter p
15. rectly to the 6 pins on the circuit board of controller Do not force it in it should fit only one way Punch knockout hole from the bottom of the controller Position circular end of DCI 1 cable through knockout hole and attach with screws This connector should remain with controller Replace controller face plate To connect the DCI 2 Cable WARNING TRC COMMANDER RECEIVER MUST BE CONNECTED TO 37 PIN CLAMSHELL BEFORE CONNECTING DCI 2 CABLE TO CONTROLLER First connect the 37 pin clamshell directly to the TRC Commander Receiver To operate the Receiver attach the DCI 2 circular plug to the DCI 1 connector at the controller knockout location Align pins and twist connector on with a clockwise motion Do not force it in it should fit only one way This cable is removable and allows portable hookup at each controller 24 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 4 E E ERIEIN To disconnect the DCI 2 Cable NOTE TRC COMMANDER RECEIVER MUST BE CONNECTED TO 37 PIN CLAMSHELL BEFORE DISCONNECTING DCI 2 CABLE FROM CONTROLLER To disconnect the DCI 2 cable from the controller twist the circular plug in a counter clockwise motion and remove from the DCI 1 cable Remove the 37 pin clamshell from TRC Commander Receiver and store the cable in carrying case when not in use Extreme care should be taken with the DCI 2 cable to safeguard the integrity of its circuitry 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 25 Trouble Sh
16. reen Black w red and green stripe Orange White w red and green stripe Blue Red w black and green stripe White w black stripe Green w black and orange stripe Red w black stripe Orange w black and green stripe Green w black stripe Blue w white and orange stripe orange w black stripe Black w white and orange stripe Blue w black stripe White w red and orange stripe Black w white stripe Orange w white and blue stripe Blue w red stripe White w red and blue stripe Red w green stripe Black w white and 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 lt Irrigation Remotes 1 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com
17. rns off when one station is activated Short Range Correction Check if the Receiver number was inadvertently changed Reprogram the Transmitter codes to match the Receiver codes Press 1 REC Check the Group Code and Receiver Code dipswitches on the Receiver Reprogram the Transmitter to match the Receiver codes See page 13 Use an ohmmeter to check that your connector s wire assignment matches your controller s valve assignment Install the RC Series Controller Isolation Relay Part 02002 Check solenoid Current drain is more than 3 amps and is tripping the resetting fuse Ensure that the antennas are firmly attached to the Receiver and Transmitter Ensure that the antenna is clear from obstructions The three feet immediately surrounding the antenna are the most crucial and should be kept clear of obstructions power lines or electrical conduits electric motors etc Keep the antenna as high as possible on the controller and avoid situations where the antenna can be shadowed by buildings or large metal structures Ensure that the Receiver s antenna is as far away from electric motors V F D s and overhead powerlines as this type of equipment causes interference 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 27 32 Station Connector Wiring Color Codes Valve Wire Color Valve Wire Color Black Green w black and white stripe White Orange w black and white stripe Red Blue w black and white stripe G
18. ss the desired zone number then press the Valve On key Pressing Valve Off will turn off the last zone acti vated When Valve Off is pressed by itself the current zone will turn off To turn that zone back on just press Valve On The Transmitter re members which valve you were testing Pressing 0 Valve Off will turn off all zones Example To turn on valve 3 To turn off valve 3 OFF Turns zone 3 back on 8 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Auto Up Auto Back These functions allow forward and backward advancement through each station This will turn on the next sequential station number To operate press AUTO AUTO Multiple Zones Press the 9 key before a two digit zone number to turn ona multiple zone Example 903 Valve On will turn zone 3 on You may have up to six multiple zones on at a time and a single zone plus a master valve Multiple zones cannot be changed by the Auto Up or the Auto Back functions but they can have an independent time duration A station registered for multiple mode operation will not be turned off automatically when other stations on the same Receiver are turned on Also the single mode station will not be automatically turned off when multiple mode stations are turned on If you try to turn on a seventh multiple mode valve the first multiple mode valve turned on will be automatically turned off WARNING Make sure your controller has adequate power to operate th
19. ve Off Clear Pressing 0 then Valve Off will clear all and reset the Receiver Card erasing all Silent Running programs 12 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com Reprogramming the Transmitter You must first wait at least 10 seconds after any key has been pressed before reprogramming The following example repro grams the Transmitter to the factory defaults YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING TO MAKE YOUR UNITS OPERATE MOORE ACG OOO Step 3 Step 1 gives you access to the Transmitter s memory Step 2 sets the Group Code to 0001 Step 3 sets the Receiver Number to 1 The units come from the factory set to communicate with each other on Group Code 1 and Receiver 1 YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING TO MAKE YOUR UNITS OPERATE You only need to reprogram your Transmitter if you change the dipswitch settings on the Receiver If you choose to do so you will need to follow the steps above making sure you change the Group Code and Receiver Number steps 2 and 3 to match that of the Receivers as explained on the next page If the battery is removed for more that 2 minutes or if it has died you only have to reprogram the Transmitter if you have previously changed your Group Code or Receiver Number settings from the factory defaults The Transmitter will remember the Group Code and Receiver Number for approximately 2 minutes with battery removed for replacement 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 13 Sett
20. x cable for max range The holes for the Side Mount antenna mount are pre drilled on the right hand side of the controller Step 6 Re install the controller faceplate and re apply power Receiver Card ye TER 3 k t m E N mas e a HE mn gt S A A r amp Interface Cable 800 275 8558 www irrigationremotes com 1 Installing The Universal Receiver Connecting the TRC Commander Receiver The TRC Commander works with any 24 VAC solenoid valve sprin kler system The TRC Commander 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 Once the connector is installed simply plug the Receiver into the black receptacle For locations where minimal operating range is needed connect the 8 whip antenna directly to the top of the Receiver For locations where more range is needed use the magnetic base antenna and the included tuned antenna with threaded base Other antenna options are available For maximum performance all antennas should be mounted far away from power transformers electric motors V F D s and overhead powerlines This type of equipment causes interfer ence WARNING Never connect directly to 110 VAC Damage to the receiver will occur may be a fire hazard and will void warranty 22 800 275 8558 www irrigationr
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