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- Page 1 Remote Gateway Remote Gateway Installation and User Guide Installation and User Guide – HOME MANUAL SCHEDULED DIAGNOSTICS STATION WATERING WATERING SET TINGS %ADJUST START PAUSE/ STOP SYSTEM RESUME SET TINGS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Toro is committed to developing and producing the highest quality, best performing, most dependable products on the market. Because your satisfaction is our first priority, we have provided the Toro Helpline to assist you with any questions or problems that may arise. If for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase or have questions, please contact us toll free at 1-877-345-8676. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing Toro’s Remote Gateway. The Gateway combines modular flexibility, ease of use and increased programmability in a single controller. The Remote Gateway user interface is easy to use and includes a backlight for improved visibility in low-light conditions, yet it is completely viewable in direct sunlight. -
Page 4: Earth Ground
The following instructions depict one of several acceptable earth grounding methods. Due to variables in soil composition and terrain, the method shown may not be suitable for your installation site. Contact your local Toro distributor for assistance and availability of the required earth ground resistance test instrument. -
Page 5: Power Source
Power Source WARNING! AC POWER WIRING MUST BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MUST COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES. SOME CODES MAY REQUIRE A MEANS OF DISCONNECTION FROM THE AC POWER SOURCE, INSTALLED IN THE FIXED WIRING, HAVING A CONTACT SEPARATION OF AT LEAST 3mm IN THE LINE AND NEUTRAL POLES. -
Page 6: Station Decoder
Paige Irrigation Wire, Spec P7351D. Burial Depth Toro recommends that the Controller-to-Decoder and Decoder-to-Solenoid cables should have a minimum cover of 6" (150mm). The irrigation plan may specify additional depth to be consistent with the depth of mainline or lateral pipe work and/or soil conditioning procedures such as aeration. - Page 7 Figure 4 DC Latching Solenoid Black Station 1 Solid Red Station Wire - Connect to the Red/White solenoid wire Red with Black Stripe Station Wire - Connect to the Black solenoid wire Station 2 Solid Green Station Wire - Connect to the Red/White solenoid wire Green with Black Stripe Station Wire - Connect to the Black solenoid wire White Power/Communication Wire Black Power/Communication Wire...
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Page 8: Grounding The Communication Cable
Grounding the Communication Cable The lightning arrester (Toro P/N DEC-SG-LINE) is required to protect the decoder module from lightning. Without lightning arresters, decoders are vulnerable to lightning damage. In order for these arresters to discharge lightning energy efficiently, they must be properly grounded. To be effective, a resistance of 10 Ohms or less must be achieved at each earth ground point. -
Page 9: Pressure Sensor
Figure 6 GW SYNC Active GW SYNC Active PUMP Disabled RAIN Sensor Disabled GW SYNC PUMP RAIN PUMP Active RAIN Sensor Active GW SYNC Disabled GW SYNC Disabled Pressure Sensor The Remote Gateway controller is designed to accept both normally-open and normally-closed Figure 7 pressure sensor. -
Page 10: Communication Cable
Please note the following communication cable installation requirements and suggestions: • The remote gateway is designed for use with shielded, • If the communication cable is routed in the same twisted-pair, communication cable. Toro recommends trench as main power wires, or the gateway to decoder Paige P7162D or equivalent. -
Page 11: Communicating With The Remote Gateway
Communicating with the Remote Gateway A personal computer running Toro’s “Lynx” software is necessary to use the Remote Gateway. The Remote Gateway allows Lynx software to control over 9,000 sprinkler heads with individual precision. The Lynx computer is attached to a Field Interface Unit (FIU) which sends commands to the Remote Gateways throughout the golf course. - Page 12 The Wireline connection is limited to about 9 miles. Layout 3 - Wireless The Remote Gateway DEC-RS-1000-DR (digital radio and modem) communicates with the Lynx computer via radio. The system is preconfigured at our production facility. Wireless GATEWAY 2...
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Page 13: To Test Radio Communication Between The Fiu And The Remote Gateway
To Test Radio Communication Between the FIU and the Remote Gateway 1. Launch Lynx. See Figure 2. Figure 2 1. Click the Utilities bar (Figure 2, A). 2. Select the desired satelite from the list (Figure 2, B). 3. Select Gateway Information radio button (Figure 2, C). 4. -
Page 14: Changing The Frequency Of The Radio
Changing the Frequency of the Radio Figure 5 At the time of installation, your authorized Toro installer should configure the radio to work properly. In the future, if it becomes necessary to change the radio frequency, you will need: • Radio Manager software from Raveon •... - Page 15 Figure 9 Figure 10 An FCC license is required to operate on any given UHF frequency. Frequency coordination (selection) is handled through the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA) (800-759-0300) and an application must be submitted to the FCC. There is a PCIA fee and FCC license fee that must be paid as well.
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Page 16: Operation
Operation Modes of Operation The Remote Gateway can be placed in three operating modes: Central mode, Local mode and Off mode. In all three modes, ® the gateway will accept communications from Lynx . Select the mode of operation by pressing Satellite Settings selecting Comm Mode. -
Page 17: Timing Mechanism Components
Timing Mechanism Components Left and Right Arrows allow you to select the next entry field within the Satellite Mode same menu line. Any changes will be saved after Central Local you exit that entry field. Up and Down Arrows allow you to scroll up and down through the menu items. -
Page 18: Power-Up Diagnostics
Power-Up Diagnostics Upon power-up, the gateway will display: Gateway TM Booting The Gateway TM will initiate a diagnostic test automatically during power-up. This function will take approximately ten seconds and it can not be bypassed. If a problem is detected during the diagnostic test, it will be indicated on the display. These status information cannot be edited. -
Page 19: Start Button
If the gateway has an active running program, the display will read: Sun 04/02/06 02:31 pm GW# 001-001 Sec: 57 Running 04 prg+ Man (Running Multi-Manual) (The “%” symbol before the runtime indicates that station 01 is percent adjusted.) Sta01 %00:05:00 (P01 indicates Program 01 is currently active) Sta02... -
Page 20: Gateway Settings
Gateway Settings Satellite Settings allows you to set gateway parameters such as Time, Date and Language. • Use the Up or Down Arrows to navigate through the menus. • Use the Left and Right Arrow to advance to the next entry field on the same menu line. •... - Page 21 Day Change: Use this menu item to set the “day change” time. The “day change” is the specified time that the gateway will advance the date. The default day change is 12:00 am. Adjusting the day change time will allow programs to start throughout the night on the same active day schedule. Programs with runtimes beyond the day change time are allowed to finish.
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Page 22: Station Settings
Station Settings Station Settings allows you to set parameters specific to each station. • Use the Up or Down Arrows to navigate through the menus. • Use the Left and Right Arrow Keys to advance to the next entry field on the same menu line. •... -
Page 23: Scheduled Watering
Scheduled Watering The Remote Gateway shows the Station Based Flow Management list, the automatic program downloaded from the Central computer Lynx software. Station Based Flow Management: The SBF (Station Based Flow) screen can be accessed from the Scheduled Watering menu. Follow the steps to access. -
Page 24: Manual Watering
Manual Watering The Manual Watering functions are used for additional watering if the irrigation program is not sufficient. They can also be used to troubleshoot each station for proper operation. Pressing the Manual Watering Key accesses the Multi-Manual function. M-Manual - Select M-Manual to activate a station or group of stations with a specified runtime. Multi-Manual Station Activation Directions Manual station activation example: Activate stations 1–12 with a runtime of 5 minutes each and limit watering to 3 stations simultaneously. -
Page 25: Diagnostics
Diagnostics The Diagnostics function of the remote gateway allows for easy system troubleshooting. Within this function, the user can monitor the gateway’s internal voltages as well as check the firmware version. Use the Input Dial to navigate through the menus while in the Menu: field. Menu: Link Monitor This menu item allows you to monitor communication network traffic. -
Page 26: Checking And Clearing Alarms
Checking and Clearing Alarms Press the down arrow key to advance the cursor to the S001: field. Use the input dial to scroll through all the stations with alarms. To clear the alarm, press the right arrow key to the Alarm: field, use the Input Dial to display Clear Alarm. -
Page 27: Alarm Conditions
Alarm Conditions All of the Alarm Conditions, when active, toggle back and forth between the two message states below. Short Circuit Alarm • 2.0 Amp Trigger D1 Short D2 A=0.500 • Shuts off and disables daughter board indefinitely. • Motherboard LCD toggles alarm and instruction on how to re-enable the daughter board. -
Page 28: Specifications
GDC, CDS and Turf Guard), unless covered by a During the warranty period, we will repair or replace, at our Toro NSN Support Plan, are covered by this warranty for one option, any part found to be defective. Your remedy is limited year from date of installation.