Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Chapter 10 Field Maintenance Activity and Troubleshooting This chapter describes the resources available to maintain and troubleshoot field wiring problems, broken heads, pipes and mainlines, AC power problems, monitoring of water usage, and miscellaneous other items.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Warning Report (Alarms) The Evolution DX2 series controller has the ability to automatically notify the operator when problems occur, or certain conditions arise. The mechanism used is known as the warning report. The Evolution DX2 controller may report on over 30 different conditions. Each condition is date/time stamped and includes additional information which may be helpful in troubleshooting the problem.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Viewing the Warning List Any time that a warning is generated by the controller, the base screen displays the F 2 =WARNING message as illustrated in the following base menu display: WED 02:10:57PM VALID PGM: 1 06/05/96 WK1 |F1|=MAIN MENU |F2|=WARNING Figure 141: Base Screen Selecting the F2=WARNING displays the first problem in the list. Press the Down Arrow to display additional problems, if any.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Warning Display List Standard Warnings Page Warning = 001 -Flow Lower Limit……...….…….... Warning = 002 -Flow Upper Limit………………… Warning = 003 -Water Limit……………………….. Warning = 004 -Current Upper Limit…………….... Warning = 005 -Current Low Limit……………….... Warning = 006 -Main Flow………………………… Warning = 007 -Hourly Rain Limit……………….... Warning = 008 -On Line………………………...…. Warning = 009 -Off line…..………………………... Warning = 010 -Hardwire Communication Failure...
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Flow Max Warnings Page Warning = 019 - FM Flow Low Limit……..……........ Warning = 020 - FM Flow Upper Limit……….……... Warning = 021 - FM Multiple Flow Meter 1 Assign…. Warning = 022 - FM Multiple Flow Meter 2 Assign…. Warning = 023 - FM Multiple Pump Assignment……. Warning = 024 - FM Multiple MV1 Assignment..…… Warning = 025 - FM Multiple MV2 Assignment……… Warning = 026 - FM Multiple N.O. Assignment……... Warning = 027 - FM Station Advance .……………….
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Standard Flow Warnings 001 - Station Flow Too Low WARNING = FLOW LOW LIMIT 06/20/96 10:45AM STA=2, MV1 GPM=12 |¾||½| Figure 142: Warning 001 -Flow Lower Limit This warning appears at any controller whenever the measured flow is less than the expected flow (lower limit failure).
Rain Master Irrigation Systems Step 4 DX2 User Manual IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the controller.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 002 - Station Flow Too High WARNING = FLOW UP LIMIT 06/20/96 STA=2, MV1 GPM=90 10:45AM |¾||½| Figure 143: Warning 002-Flow Upper Limit This warning appears at any controller whenever the measured flow is more than the expected flow (upper limit failure). The warning displays the station number (2) which was on at the time of the upper limit violation, the Master Valve (MV1) and/or Pump, as well as the GPM reading (90) as measured by the flow meter.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems Nominal 50 80 100 Step 4 DX2 User Manual Upper Limit 60 96 120 IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the controller.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 003 - Monthly Water Limit Violation WARNING = WATER LIMIT STA=1, 06/20/96 09:05PM |¾||½| Figure 144: Warning 003-Water Limit The controller has exceeded its monthly watering allocation. If the program has been set up to stop watering, no further irrigation will occur until day one of the next month. If the program has been set up to provide a warning only, and the alarm is cleared, then this warning will re-appear (watering continues).
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual F1=MAIN MENU F5=SETUP F4=CONTROLLER F1=FLOW OPTIONS F1=MONTHLY LIMIT Select F1=NONE to disable monthly water total validation. Step 3 IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the controller.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 004 - Station Electrical Current Too High WARNING = I UP LIMIT STA=17, MV1 06/20/96 02:42PM I=0.40 |¾||½| Figure 145: Warning 004-Current Upper Limit The measured current upper limit value of electrical current is greater than the established limits. The warning lists the station number (17) which was on at the time of the upper limit violation, the Master Valve (MV1) and/or PUMP, as well as the measured electrical current in amps (.4).
Rain Master Irrigation Systems Step 4 DX2 User Manual IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the controller.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 005 - Station Electrical Current Too Low WARNING = I LOW LIMIT 06/20/96 03:15PM STA=5 I=0.00 |¾||½| Figure 146: Warning 005-Current Low Limit The measured current lower limit value of electrical current is less than the established limits. The warning lists the station number (5) which was on at the time of the lower limit violation, the Master Valve and/or Pump, as well as the measured electrical current in amps (0.00).
Rain Master Irrigation Systems Step 4 DX2 User Manual IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the controller.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 006 - Controller Main Line Break Occurred WARNING = MAIN FLOW (MV) 06/20/96 10:46PM STA=7, MV1 GPM=220 |¾||½| Figure 147: Warning 006-Main Flow The maximum main line break flow rate was exceeded for the controller. The warning lists the station number (7) which was on at the time the controller Main Line Limit failure occurred as well as the measured flow in GPM (220). All irrigation for the controller is immediately terminated.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 007 - Hourly Rain Limit Was Exceeded WARNING = RAIN LIMIT- HR .07 INCH 06/21/96 12:46PM |¾||½| Figure 148: Warning 007-Hourly Rain Limit The hourly rain limit has been reached. Upon receipt of this alarm condition, the Central Control System automatically places all satellites for the associated microclimate into the rain shutdown mode (if enabled). Rain shutdown affects all programs which have been set up as irrigation programs.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 008 - Hardwire Communications Restored (On Line) WARNING = ON LINE 03/20/93 04:36PM |¾||½| Figure 149: Warning 008-On Line A satellite has restored hardwire communications with its submaster. Upon restoration of communications, the satellite displays its address in the LCD display area. This message is only applicable when the satellite is using a hardwire communications line between itself and the submaster.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 009 - Off Line WARNING = OFF LINE 03/20/93 04:30PM |¾||½| Figure 150: Warning 009-Off line A satellite has lost hardwire communications with its submaster. Hardwire communications occur between the submaster and its satellites at the rate of once every 0.1 seconds. Loss of communications may be temporary (power glitch) or permanent (severed EV-CAB-COM communications cable).
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual to each satellite in series, cable problems are isolated quickly. If the previous satellite's address is OK but the current satellite has no address, the problem lies between the two units. Step 3 Page 180 IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the satellites.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 010 - Hardwire Communication Failure WARNING = HW COMM FAIL 03/20/93 04:30PM |¾||½| Figure 151: Warning 010-Hardwire Communication Failure A submaster has lost hardwire communications comm. with one or more satellites. Hardwire communications occur between the submaster and its satellites at the rate of once every 0.1 seconds. Loss of communications may be temporary (power glitch) or permanent (severed EV-CAB-COM communications cable).
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual to each satellite in series, cable problems are isolated quickly. If the previous satellite's address is OK but the current satellite has no address, the problem lies between the two units. Step 3 Page 182 IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the satellites.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 011 - Wind Lower Limit Satisfied WARNING = WIND LOW LIMIT 5 MPH FOR 2 MIN 06/21/93 02:30PM |¾||½| Figure 152: Warning 011-Wind Lower Limit The lower wind limit condition has been satisfied. Upon receipt of this alarm condition, the Central Control System automatically removes all satellites from wind shutdown mode (only those satellites within the confines of the wind microclimate are affected).
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 012 - Wind Upper Limit Exceeded WARNING = WIND UP LIMIT 22 MPH FOR 2 MIN 06/21/96 12:30PM |¾||½| Figure 153: Warning 012-Wind Upper Limit The wind upper limit has been reached. Upon receipt of this alarm condition, the Central Control System automatically places all satellites into the wind shutdown mode (only those satellites within the confines of the wind microclimate are affected).
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 013 - Power Failure WARNING = POWER FAILURE 01/01/92 08:30PM |¾||½| Figure 154: Warning 013-Power Failure The AC power to the controller has been lost.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 014 - Power Restoration WARNING = POWER ON 01/01/92 08:30PM |¾||½| Figure 155: Warning 014-Power On The AC power to the controller has been returned. This alarm is automatically generated by the controller upon detection of its AC input power. Action: Step 1 Page 186 Clear the warning at the controller.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 015 - Program Upload Request WARNING = PROGRAM UPLOAD 10/30/96 04:21PM PGM=5 |¾||½| Figure 156: Warning 015-Upload Request The user has requested the Central Control System to upload a specific program. "PGM=" designates the program number. Warning: Action: Uploading a program from the satellite to Central Control System should not be performed if the user is utilizing BASIC ET at this satellite.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 016 - Unscheduled Flow WARNING = UNSCHEDULED LIMIT 08/27/92 12:05AM GPM=40 |¾||½| Figure 157: Warning 016-Unscheduled Limit Flow was detected but the controller had no programs or manual stations running. The flow sensor however recorded unexpected flow "GPM=40." The controller will energize the N.O. Master Valve output. All future scheduled irrigation will be inhibited until this alarm has been cleared at the controller.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 017 - Daily Rain Limit Reached WARNING = RAIN LIMIT- DAY 0.16 INCH 06/21/96 12:05PM |¾||½| Figure 158: Warning 017-Daily Rain Limit The daily rain limit has been reached. Upon receipt of this alarm condition, the Central Control System automatically places all satellites for the associated microclimate into the rain shutdown mode (if enabled). Rain shutdown affects all programs which have been set up as irrigation programs.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 018 - Short Circuit WARNING = SHORT CIRCUIT STA = PUMP, MV1, 1 06/20/96 05:15PM |¾||½| Figure 159: Warning 018-Short Circuit A short circuit problem was detected on a station or device. The warning screen displays the stations and devices that were on at the time of short circuit detection. This alarm will occur whether or not station limits have been enabled or disabled.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Flow Max Warnings 019 - Flow Max - Flow Lower Limit Violation WARNING = FM FLOW LO LIM 05/30/96 04:45PM SAT = 1, 4, 5 GPM=90 |¾||½| Figure 160: Warning 019-FM Flow Low Limit This warning appears FM flow lower limit at the submaster whenever the measured flow is less than the expected flow (lower limit failure). "SAT=" lists the address(es) of any satellites which were irrigating at the time of the warning. Example: Assume a submaster address of 35-00.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual turn on a station and read the flow, refer to the Manual Test procedure. Step 4 Page 192 IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of the problem, CLEAR all warnings at all satellites. If warnings are not cleared, the stations will remain off indefinitely.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 020 - Flow Max - Flow Upper Limit Violation WARNING = FM FLOW UP LIM 05/30/96 04:45PM SAT = 2, 5, GPM=420 |¾||½| Figure 161: Warning 020-FM Flow Upper Limit This warning appears at the submaster whenever the measured flow is more than the expected flow (upper limit failure). "SAT=" lists the address(es) of any satellites which were irrigating at the time of the warning. Example: Assume a submaster address of 01-00.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 021 - FM - Multiple Flow Sensor 1 Assignment WARNING = MULTIPLE FM 1 06/14/96 11:45AM |¾||½| Figure 162: Warning 021-FM Multiple Flow Meter 1 Assign This warning appears at the submaster whenever the Flow Max feature has been incorrectly set up by the user. Using Flow Max, it is possible to assign a device (in this case Flow Sensor 1) to any of the Flow Max participants.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 022 - FM - Multiple Flow Sensor 2 Assignment WARNING = MULTIPLE FM 2 06/14/96 11:45AM |¾||½| Figure 163: Warning 022-FM Multiple Flow Meter 2 Assign This warning appears at the submaster whenever the Flow Max feature has been incorrectly setup by the user. Using Flow Max, it is possible to assign a device (in this case Flow Sensor 2) to any of the Flow Max participants.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 023 - FM - Multiple Pump Assignment WARNING = MULTIPLE PUMP 06/14/96 11:30PM |¾||½| Figure 164: Warning 023-FM Multiple Pump This warning appears at the submaster whenever the Flow Max feature has been incorrectly set up by the user. Using Flow Max, it is possible to assign a device (in this case the Pump) to any of the Flow Max participants. If the Pump is assigned to more than one controller, this warning will appear at the submaster.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Step 3 IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the satellites.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 024 - FM - Multiple Master Valve 1 Assignment WARNING = MULTIPLE MV1 05/30/96 04:45PM |¾||½| Figure 165: Warning 024-FM Multiple MV1 Assignment This warning appears at the submaster whenever the Flow Max feature has been incorrectly set up by the user. Using Flow Max, it is possible to assign a device (in this case Master Valve 1) to any of the Flow Max participants.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 025 - FM - Multiple Master Valve 2 Assignment WARNING = MULTIPLE MV2 06/03/96 06:45PM |¾||½| Figure 166: Warning 025-FM Multiple MV2 Assignment This warning appears at the submaster whenever the Flow Max feature has been incorrectly set up by the user. Using Flow Max, it is possible to assign a device (in this case Master Valve 2) to any of the Flow Max participants.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems Step 3 Page 200 DX2 User Manual IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the satellites.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 026 - FM - Multiple Normally Open Master Valves WARNING = MULTIPLE N.O. 06/03/96 06:45PM |¾||½| Figure 167: Warning 026 -FM Multiple N.O. Assignment This warning appears at the submaster whenever the Flow Max feature has been incorrectly set up by the user. Using Flow Max, it is possible to assign a device (in this case the Normally Open Master Valve) to any of the Flow Max participants. If the user makes an error by assigning the N.O.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems Step 3 Page 202 DX2 User Manual IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the satellites.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 027 - Flow Max - Station Advance WARNING = FM STA ADVANCE STA= 1, 05/30/96 04:45PM |¾||½| Figure 168: Warning 027-FM Station Advance This warning is issued to all Flow Max participants who have stations on whenever either a FLOW UP LIM or a FLOW LO LIM Warning (upper or lower limit failure) has occurred. The "STA=" information indicates which stations were on at the time the flow violation occurred.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 028 - Flow Max - Stop Water WARNING = FM STOP WATER STA= PUMP, N.O., MV1, 06/14/96 10:45PM |¾||½| Figure 169: Warning 028 -FM Stop Water This warning is originated by the submaster whenever flow violations occur. It is sent to all Flow Max participants when any of the following conditions occur: • Unscheduled Flow • Main Line Break • Hardwire Communications Failure • Power Failures "STA=" indicates which stations were on at the time the command was issued.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 029 - Auto Limits Aborted WARNING = AUTO LIM ABORT 06/21/96 02:48PM |¾||½| Figure 170: Warning 029 -Auto Limits The automatic calculation of the Auto Limits feature had to be stopped due to a potentially hazardous over current situation at this satellite. This warning only occurs when the Auto Limits feature is running. This alarm may be preceded by a SHORT CIRCUIT alarm, indicating the station with the short circuit condition.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 030 - FM - Communications Failure WARNING = FM COMM FAIL 05/30/96 04:45PM |¾||½| Figure 171: Warning 030 -FM Hardwire Comm Failure This warning is generated at the submaster when using the Flow Max feature. It indicates that hardwire communications were lost or interrupted between one or more satellites which are Flow Max participants. The warning is immediately followed by a STOP WATER warning.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual above. Because the communications cable is wired to each satellite in a serial fashion, cable problems are isolated quickly. If the previous satellites address is OK but the current satellite has no address, then the problem lies between the two units. Step 3 IMPORTANT: Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the satellites.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 031- FM - Communications Restored WARNING = COMM RESTORED 05/30/96 04:45PM |¾||½| Figure 172: Warning 031 -FM Communications Restored This warning is issued after a previous Flow Max COMM FAIL warning. It indicates that the submaster has been able to reestablish hardwire communications with all the participants of the Flow Max link. Communications with all participants is required in order for any program to execute.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual 032 - Flow Max - Main Flow WARNING = FM MAIN FLOW SAT=2, 5, 06/14/96 10:45AM |¾||½| Figure 173: Warning 032 -FM Main Flow This alarm appears at the submaster whenever the measured flow is more than the Main Line Break Limit established at the submaster. It indicates that the sum of water from all Flow Max participants exceeds the Main Line Break Limit.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Step 3 Inspect the station(s) which were operating at the time of failure. Step 4 Turn on the station using the MANUAL TEST function, and observe the flow in GPM. Step 5 Compare the measured flow rate with the station limits as well as the satellite Main Line Limit and verify proper operation. The Main Line Limit should be larger than the total of all simultaneously "On" stations. Step 6 Upon resolution of problem, CLEAR all warnings at the satellites.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Directory of Flow Chart Diagnostic Problems Problem/Symptom Page Automatic Program Does Not Start 10-38 Flow Sensor Reading Always Zero 10- 40 A Station/Valve Does Not Water 10-43 Display is Blank 10- 46 Controller Emits a Constant Tone 10-48 Program Starts-But Does Not Water 10- 49 Program Starts-But Stations Shut Off Immediately- Diagnosis of Warnings Monthly Flow Violation Occurred But Program Still Operates Multiple Stations Do Not Water (Ma
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Automatic Program Does Not Start Start 1 Ref.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual A 5 Does base screen display wind shutdown message? Yes Refer to Wind shutdown (10-16) Yes Refer to Water Window (8-16) No 6 Is there a “No Water Window” defined? No 7 Has an Omit By Date been established? Yes Refer to Omit By Date to modify exclusion (4-36) No 8 Has the Program Percent been set to zero percent? Yes Refer to Program Percent Setup (5-19) No 9 Has a Moisture Sensor been set up with this program? Yes Refer to Moisture Sensor T
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Flow Sensor Reading Always Zero Start 1 Are Rain Master K and Offset values set correctly? No Reference Rain Master K and Offset tables Appendix A No Check: A – direction of flow sensor B – continuity of EV-CAB-SEN cable C – calibration if required Ref. (A-22) Ref. Appendix G No Does a manual valve need to be opened? Does a pump need to be turned on? Ref. (4-13), (811) Does a master valve need to be turned on? Ref.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual A 5 Is there +8.0 VDC measured at Inputs 1+ and 1- terminals? 6 No Consult Factory Yes Refer to (A-22) Re-connect sensor wires from “Input 1+” and “Input 1-“ terminals. 7 Refer to (A-22) Disconnect the EV-CAB-SEN wires from the flow sensor Red & Black wires. 8 Is there +8.0 VDC measured at the white & black EV-CAB-SEN wires? 9 No EV-CAB-SEN is defective. See Appendix G for measuring continuity.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual B Remove the sensor insert 10 Is debris impeding sensor movement? 11 Remove debris No Replace defective sensor Page 216 Yes Re-insert sensor, Connect wires, Retest Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual A Station/Valve Does Not Water Start 1 2 Ref. (10-3) Are there warnings in base screen display? Yes Refer to warning list (10-4) View and take corrective action, then clear warning Yes Refer to warning list (10-4) View and take corrective action, then clear warning No Using Manual Station function, turn suspect station # on for 5 minutes. Ref. (8-12) 3 Ref.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual A 6 Is a master valve or pump required to be turned on for the station to operate? No Yes 7 Is the MV and/or pump light on? No Refer to master valve/pump setup (413) Set up program where station 8 Yes Isolate problem to field wiring/valve solenoid or controller as follows: Example: Station 1 works fine Station 2 no water At the station output board, inter-change the station wires of the defective station (STA 4) with a known working station (STA 1).
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual B 10 Does watering occur at field zone for Station 4? 11 No If field wiring OK, replace field valve/solenoid for defective zone. Yes At the station output board, change the wires back to the original locations and try again.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Display is Blank Start 1 2 Is the contrast setting too light? Yes Ref. (2-7) Adjust Contrast Dark until display is at desired level. No Verify AC Power switch (inside controller) is in the “On” position. 3 Verify the GFI circuit breaker is reset. Press “Red” button to reset. Ref. (2-9) 4 Verify main circuit breaker at remote power source is on. 5 Ref. (2-13) Measure 12 volts AC across blue wire terminals of PCDX2-MV board.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual A 6 7 Is there 12 – 14 VAC present? No Consult Factory Yes Ref. (2-13) Measure AC voltage across each end of Fuse F1 Replace Fuse F1 (1 Amp) 8 9 Is there 12 – 14 VAC present? ** Yes **This method checks the fuse without removing fuse. A good fuse will not indicate a voltage since each end is the same electrical point and would read virtually zero 0 volts.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Controller Emits a Constant Tone Start 1 Are cable connections properly made? No Turn controller Off. Make all proper cable connections and retry.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Program Starts - But Does Not Water Start 1 2 Does the program require a master valve and/or pump? No Refer to “A Station/Valve Does Not Water” (10-43) Yes Check master valve connections. When program starts, do the lights for the MV and/or Pump turn on? 3 Yes Ref. (2-14) Verify master valve and/or pump have been properly connected to the MV, Pump and COM terminal of PCDX2-MV board. No Assign proper master valve to program ref.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Program Starts – But Stations Shut Off Immediately Start 1 Have maximum flow limits been exceeded? Yes Ref. Flow Limits (4-23) (A-4) Verify flow limits for each station. No 2 Have minimum Flow limits been met? No Yes 3 Have maximum Current limits been exceeded? Yes Reference:Current Limits Verify current limits for each station.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual A B 4 Have minimum current limits been me? No Yes Consult Factory Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Page 225
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Monthly Flow Violation Occurred but Program Still Operates Start 1 Has the program been set up to stop watering at water limit? No Ref. At Water Limit (4-13) Change setup option from Give Warning to Stop Watering Yes 2 Has the upper limit checking of station limits been disabled? Yes Ref. Station Setup (4-20) To assure monthly flow violations are reported and acted upon correctly, the upper limit checking must be enabled.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Multiple Stations Do Not Water Station LED for the suspect zone turns on and other station LEDs also turn on. The Evolution DX2 Controller has the unique ability to detect and identify broken or missing "Common" valve solenoid wiring connections. If a zone does not water but that station's red LED light turns on as well as other various LEDs for other stations, the field "common" wire for those stations is not connected (floating) to the controller.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual The following schematic diagram illustrates a sample wiring configuration of four solenoids connected to station outputs: Controller Station Output Board STA #10 Solenoid STA #8 Solenoid STA #4 Solenoid STA #1 Solenoid Figure 174: Output Board Station Connections The solenoids connected to station outputs 1, 4, and 8 share one common line return to the station output board.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual This condition may be further complicated if the stations associated with the common return line are located on another station output board within the controller. This condition is possible whenever groups of field valve wiring configurations are tied together to one common return line.
Rain Master Irrigation Systems DX2 User Manual Control Devices (Rain Sensors, Freeze sensors, Etc.) Many commercial sensor devices available in today's market take advantage of the common ground configuration to control watering operations. Devices such as rain sensors, freeze sensors, moisture sensors, etc. employ a control system which interrupts the common ground line of watering stations to control the shutdown of stations.
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