SitePro Central Getting Control Started ® System Manual
Getting Started Manual Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SitePro Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Daily Operations Tool Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Tabbed Notebook . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Manual Welcome to SitePro ® Advanced Central Irrigation Control Software from The Toro Company Congratulations on purchasing the most advanced irrigation site management system available. SitePro offers advanced features for total site management, yet is quite easy to use. An integral part of SitePro is the comprehensive on-line help screens that follow the familiar Windows format.
G Qe u ti tcikn gR e Sftearret e nd c e MG au n iudael The SitePro Window ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ❽ ❾ ❿ 11 12 13 ➊ Menu Bar ➏ Features Tool Bar Accesses all functions of SitePro using the pull-down menus under each heading. Provides quick access to features related to each item of the tabbed notebook. ➋ Daily Operations Tool Bar ➐ Shows the System Watch Report Consists of speed buttons for one-click access to central control functions that are used frequently.
G Qe u ti tcikn gR e Sftearret e nd c e MG au n iudael The Menu Bar —➊ — — — — ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ — ➏ — ➐ ➊ Clears the existing database file and starts a ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ new one*. Opens a previously saved database file. Closes the existing database. Saves the current database and keeps the file open. Saves the current information under a new file name. Brings up the print dialog box. Exits the SitePro application. *Note: This erases any current program information.
G Qe u ti tcikn gR e Sftearret e nd c e MG au n iudael The Menu Bar ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ (cont.) — ➊ Make manual run time percentage adjustments. ➋ Select a program to start. ➌ Start multiple stations at one time. ➍ Activate commands that stop/start irrigation. ➎ Turn switches on or off. ➏ Send a page to a pager or satellite. (OSMAC field hardware only.) ➐ Download system operating parameters to the satellites. (Network 8000, Network DR2, Network CDS and Network LTC Plus field hardware only.
Quick The Menu Bar Reference Guide (cont.) ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ — — — — ➎ — ➏ — ➐ — ➑ — ➒ — ➊ Accesses the optional T.Weather with WeatherLogic software module for controlling weather stations. ➋ Opens optional Toro Network Hand-Held software for the hand-held radio system. ➌ Opens the optional T.Map software module for advanced site graphics. ➍ Launches the pump station software. ➎ Compiles diagnostic messages generated by SitePro. ➏ Displays the current status of the communication channels.
Quick Reference Guide Tabbed Notebook ➊ ➋ ➌ ➊ Manual Tab ➋ Reports Tab Select this tab to display buttons on the Features tool bar that focus on Manual operations. Choose this tab to change the buttons on the Features tool bar to the Reports functions. An active tab is displayed as gray. Inactive tabs are white. ➌ Tools Tab Click on this tab to change the buttons on the Features tool tar to the optional Tool modules.
Quick Reference Guide The Features Tool Bar - Reports ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➓ 11 12 13 ➊ Central Status Report Button ➑ Scheduled Activity Report Gathers information from the central control system. Button Reviews the scheduled irrigation activity. ➋ Field Status Report Button ➒ View Holds Button Displays information available from the field hardware. (All field hardware except OSMAC which has simulated field status.) Displays any irrigation holds that are in effect.
Quick Reference Guide The Features Tool Bar - Tools ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➊ T.Weather Station Button ➏ Communication Monitor Accesses T.Weather with WeatherLogic, an optional software module for controlling weather stations. Opens Toro Hand-Held, optional software for the hand-held radio system. (All field hardware systems except OSMAC.) Button Displays the current status of the communication channels. (For field hardware using the FIU.
Before Yo u Start Before You Start The first time you launch the SitePro software, the Unlock screen appears as pictured below. You need to contact the Toro National Support Network (NSN) and provide them the code entry number, shown on the sample screen as “240263602,” and the computer number as they appear on your screen. NSN then runs an encryption program which provides the access code needed to continue the initial SitePro launch. You must enter this number into the “Enter code” box immediately.
G e tB t ie n fgo rSet aYrot u e dS M t aar n t ual Before You Start (cont.) If you have purchased the optional Network Hand-Held™ or T.Weather with WeatherLogic™ software modules for SitePro, please install and configure them before setting up SitePro. The T.Map™ software module, which offers superior control over your site with graphic capabilities, should be configured after you have completed programming SitePro.
G Ient it ti inagl Initial SitePro Setup • • • S it taer P t er d o M Se a tnuupa l (cont.) Use the Irrigation Method tables above to guide you on the amount of information you need to provide SitePro to meet your irrigation needs. On Step 2: Build the Irrigation Methods Database outlined below, the symbols I , II and III indicate the items you need to complete for your selected irrigation method. II = Intermediate III = Advanced.
G Ient it ti inagl S it taer P t er d o M Se a tnuupa l STEP 1: GENERAL SETUP Follow these steps to set up the general configuration of SitePro: —➊➋ —➌➍ —➎➏➐➑ ➒➓ ➊ Select the language (Setup > Language/Units) Select the language used on the SitePro screens. ➋ Select units of measure (Setup > Language/Units) Select the units of measure you prefer for calculations and display.
G Ient it ti inagl S it taer P t er d o M Se a tnuupa l STEP 2: BUILD THE IRRIGATION METHODS DATABASE Using these steps, you will define the elements SitePro needs to build the irrigation methods database: nozzles, site codes, and methods and sources of ET (evapotranspiration). —➊➋➌ These symbols highlight the steps you need to complete for your selected irrigation method: I = Basic (Direct adjustment of run times.) II = Intermediate (Adjustment of run times based on ET.
G Ient it ti inagl S it taer P t er d o M Se a tnuupa l STEP 3: SET UP THE CONTROL SYSTEM Next, you need to create the database that defines the control system: groups of satellites, individual satellites and the stations assigned to specific satellites. —➊➋➌ ➊ Define satellite groups (Setup > Control System > Groups) Define groups of satellites that allow you to control similar areas of your site at the same time. For example, you may want to create a group named “Front 9” or “Tees.
G Ient it ti inagl S it taer P t er d o M Se a tnuupa l STEP 4: SET UP THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM After you have defined the groups, satellites and stations, you must create a model of your hydraulic system and assign each station to an hydraulic element. —➊➋ SitePro offers a convenient graphical way to define a multilevel hydraulic tree. You can easily define your flow limits through mainlines, branches and flow groups within the SitePro software.
G Ient it ti inagl S it taer P t er d o M Se a tnuupa l STEP 5: PROGRAM THE CONTROL SYSTEM Once the control system and hydraulic system have been defined, you can set up irrigation programs. ➊ Name the irrigation program and select a percent adjustment (if desired) (Setup > Programs) — ➊ through ➓ — 11 ➋ Select the schedule mode for the program (Setup > Programs > Schedule) Choose from 14-day Calendar, Interval, Odd Days, Even Days or Annual Calendar.
Initial SitePro Setup STEP 6: SET UP ADVANCED MENU ITEMS Depending on the components of your central control system, you may need to set up advanced features of SitePro. These include multi-manual groups, switches, control codes, sensors/alarms and alarms/responses.
SitePro Options About the Optional SitePro Modules Extend SitePro’s picture-perfect irrigation control to an even higher level with these optional software modules. T.Map™ T.Weather with Weather Logic™ Network Hand-Held The T.Map software module puts resource management at your fingertips: T.Weather with WeatherLogic™ gives you the most out of your weather station: • Use a precise representation of your site*. • Establish an interactive link between the weather station and SitePro.
