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In this Chapter:

Part 1 – Creating Satellites

Part 2 – Satellite Special Data Setup

Part 3 – Synchronize Time and Day

Part 4 – Zone Data Editor

The satellite operations database is comprised of four primary functions:

Setup, Programming, Reports, and Operations & Status. Within this chapter,

all of the required satellite Setup parameters will be completed in preparation

for the irrigation programming procedures.

Part 1 – Creating Satellites

Note: The terms “Satellite”, “Unit” and “Field Unit” are used synonymously within

the Sentinel WMS program interface and User Guide.

1. To begin, open the Manage - Systems and Units window by choosing the

Manage button in the Program Toolbar.

2. On the Master List (all units in database) side of the window, choose the

add button to display the Add New Unit window as shown below.

Note: Each satellite must have a unique,

3-digit code to be created in the satellite

database. If a description is also assigned,

be sure to use a naming convention that

will be consistent for all satellites, enabling

a thorough database search by satellite

code or description.

3. Enter a 3-digit Unit Code ranging from 001 to 999.

4. Enter a name or brief description of the satellite in the text box provided,

then choose

OK.

5. As shown in the example below, the satellite is now created in the Master

List of the satellite database file. Either minimize the window if additional

satellites will be created later in this session, or choose

Close.

Note: All data entry windows have standard-convention Windows control

buttons in the top right corner. When minimized, the window will align to the

lower edge of the workspace.

About Window Toolbar Features

Most of the Windows you will be working with in the Sentinel WMS program

setup and operation have the following set of toolbar buttons for easy access

to the most commonly used functions:

Receive – Directs Sentinel WMS software to receive data from

the selected satellite. The results of the data transfer are then displayed on

window a Results tab or panel.

Send

–

Sends the contents of the window to the selected satellite.

Save

–

Saves the window content to the database.

Refresh – Reloads the last data saved from the window to the

database (or default settings if user settings have not been saved).

Satellite Setup