System Guide

Completing the Satellite Setup Procedures

To complete the satellite setup procedures, work through all tabbed pages of

the

Special Data window.

Note: Following the tabbed sequence of the Special Data window is

recommended to ensure that all data entry fields are completed as necessary.

The General Tab

This procedure will establish two-way communications as well as ensure that

the Sentinel WMS software will function properly with the current satellite

firmware version.

1. Choose the General tab. The Firmware Version and Checksum data

fields will be blank.

2. Choose the

Receive button to initiate the upload process from the satellite.

3. Upon receiving the firmware data from the satellite, choose

Save to continue.

Note: The Receive and Send toolbar buttons will be grayed out (inactive)

until a communications link has been established. When communications

is confirmed, the arrow icons will become green (active).

If the arrows remain inactive, either the firmware data has yet not been

saved, or the firmware version is below the minimum requirements for

communications.

Important: When updating satellite firmware, the new firmware data

must be received by the Sentinel WMS software to ensure proper

operation.

4. Select the Max Stations On number based on the number of satellite

station outputs that can be operated simultaneously without exceeding the

capacity of the satellite.

Note: Exceeding the satellite capacity can trigger an alarm condition.

5. Choose the physical Station Count of the satellite.

6. Browse to the location of the map image file (.jpg or .bmp) to appear on

the map window and choose Open.

Note: The image file must be stored in the following location to be

accessible by the Sentinel software: C:\Program Files\Sentinel.

7. Enter the Day Change Time for Irrigation Day option best suited for

irrigation scheduling.

Note: This setting is critical when current Time and Day are synchronized

with the irrigation watering schedule.

The Global Tab

The settings in the Global page enable Precipitation Units, Flow Units and

Language preferences to be selected.

Note: It is recommended that you choose the same units settings selected

within the Software Setup>Units tab.