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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Notes UP THE CONTROLLER 1.0 Introduction 3.3.1 Set Time and Date 2.0 Specifications 3.4 AC POWER FAILURES 2.1 PROGRAMMING CAPABILITY 3.5 CONNECTION WITH A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE 2.1.1 Water Conservation Features 4.0 Operation...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Rain Master Eagle User Manual Syringe Cycle MONTHLY VALUES 5.8 SKIP DAYS FUNTION KEY 7.5 WEATHER STATION 5.9 REVIEW FUNCTION KEY 7.51 Weather Station Status Display 5.10 CLEAR EXECUTION KEY 7.6 MANUAL ET DATA 5.11 QUIT EXECUTION KEY 7.6.1 Clearing Manual ET Data...
  • Page 5 Rain Master Eagle User Manual List of Tables A.1.10 REVIEW Prompts and Displays A.1.11 SETUP Prompts and Displays A.1.12 MANUAL Prompts and Displays A.1.13 SKIP DAYS Prompts and Displays 100 A.1.14 CLEAR Prompts and Displays A.1.15 Flow Sensor Prompts and Displays 100 A.1.16 Misc.

  • Page 6: Notes

    Notes Rain Master Eagle User Manual Notes - iv -...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Congratulations! You have selected one of the most advanced irrigation controllers available. Rain Master has taken great pride and patience in developing and building the most trouble-free controllers in the irrigation industry. Your Rain Master EAGLE has many high-quality features including: •...
  • Page 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 WATER 8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8. PROGRAM STATIONS DAYS CLEAR START QUICK WATER% REVIEW TIMES STATIONS BUDGET RAIN SWITCH AUTO WATER SKIP SETUP MANUAL QUIT ENTER DAYS NO WATER Figure 1 - Rain Master Eagle Advanced ET Controller - 2 -...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 2.0 Specifications 2.0 Specifications 2.1 PROGRAMMING CAPABILITY • Four (4) independently controllable irrigation programs, with five (5) selectable start times, for a total of 20 possible irrigation cycles per day. • Runtime(s) for each station can be set from 1 minute to 9 hours 59 minutes per station, in one-minute increments.

  • Page 10: Water Conservation Features

    2.0 Specifications Rain Master Eagle User Manual 2.1.1 Water Conservation Features • Flow sensing and control. • Evapotranspiration (ET) based scheduling. • Percentage adjustment on a per program basis to allow an increase or decrease of all station runtimes within that program. The percentage will allow adjustment from 0 to 300% in 1% increments.

  • Page 11: Diagnostic And Fault Detection

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 2.0 Specifications 2.1.3 Diagnostic and Fault Detection • Programmable audible alarm. When enabled this alarm will “chirp” once every six seconds for either an electrical field wire fault or any flow fault condition. The alarm will continue until reset by the user.

  • Page 12: Flow Capabilities

    2.2.1 Flow Rate Monitoring • Programmable flow to enable or disable the flow sensor features. • Programmable flow sensor pipe sizes for standard Rain Master flow sensors (10, 125, 15, 20, 30, and 40 inch). Non-standard pipe sizes are also programmable.

  • Page 13: Evapotranspiration (Et) Features

    Historical, Weather Station device, or Internet provided daily ET data. • Connectivity to an ET measuring device such as a Rain Master Weather Station. The controller will record .01 of an inch (ET) each time a contact closure appears at the input.

  • Page 14: Certification And Warranty

    2.0 Specifications Rain Master Eagle User Manual 2.5 CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY • Underwriters and FCC approved • Manufacturer’s limited 5-year warranty 2.6 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Input power: 105-130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, ½ Ampere maximum, 0.1 Ampere idle • Output power: 24 VAC, 1.5 Amperes maximum total output or 36 VA maximum total output 1.0 Ampere per station or Master Valve...

  • Page 15: Mechanical Specifications

    • Rain Master Eagle User Manual - Part Number 500042 • Rain Master Eagle Quick Reference Guide – Part Number 500045 • Rain Master Eagle Historical ET Data Tables – Part Number 500018 • Grounding Instructions (Option) • Multiple Controller Installation Instructions - Technical Bulletin 018 (Option)
  • Page 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 WATER PROGRAM STATIONS 8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8. DAYS CLEAR START QUICK WATER% REVIEW TIMES STATIONS BUDGET RAIN SWITCH AUTO WATER SETUP SKIP MANUAL QUIT ENTER DAYS NO WATER Figure 2 - Rain Master Eagle RME24EG-B - 10 -...

  • Page 17: Mounting And Installation

    3.0 Mounting and Installation 3.1 CONTROLLER PLACEMENT The Rain Master Eagle controller is suitable for indoor or outdoor environment. It is lockable, dust and rain resistant. Outdoors the controller should be placed in a shaded and dry environment. Do not subject the controller to direct sprinkler spray or continuous heavy moisture.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Controller

    3.0 Mounting and Installation Rain Master Eagle User Manual Side View Wall Back Mounting Bracket Fastener Hardware Install Retaining Screw Figure 3 – Controller Mounting 3.1.1 Mounting the Controller 1. Locate a flat vertical surface, place the mounting bracket at eye level and fasten securely using the appropriate fastener hardware.

  • Page 19: Electrical Power To The Controller Connections

    Proper electrical grounding is required to ensure safety to you, as well as to protect the controller electronics in the event of electrical line surges, such as lightning. In areas where lightning is a common occurrence; it is strongly recommended to use the Rain Master Eagle model EG-T. 3.1.4 Grounding Instructions 1.

  • Page 20: Field Wiring Connections To The Controller

    Rain Master Eagle EG series controllers come equipped with terminals to which the field wires are directly connected. Unused wires should be taped off to prevent shorting.

  • Page 21: Master Valve And Pump Wiring Options

    3.2.1 Master Valve and Pump Wiring Options The Rain Master Eagle provides a variety of control options when selecting a Master Valve and Pump. Because the Master Valve and Pump can be assigned to any program, and the Master Valve can be either a Normally Open or a Normally Closed valve configuration, virtually any system configuration can be accommodated.

  • Page 22: Electrical Connections For A Master Valve

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 3.2.1.1 Electrical Connections for a Master Valve The Rain Master Eagle allows you to select the type of Master Valve (MV), either a Normally Open or Normally Closed configuration. When the Master Valve is a Normally Closed configuration, the Master Valve line on connector J4 is supplying 24 VAC power.

  • Page 23: Simultaneous Use - Normally Closed Master Valve And Pump

    # RLY1). Contact your local distributor or Rain Master Irrigation Systems for installation assistance of this configuration. If more than one Rain Master Eagle controller will control the Master Valve and Pump, the controllers must be isolated from one another. Contact your local distributor or Rain Master Irrigation Systems for a pamphlet on multiple controller installations (RMIS Technical Bulletin 018).

  • Page 24: Independent Use - Normally Closed Master Valve And Pump

    Closed (NC) Valve type for all programs which require the Master Valve and select Pump operation for all programs which require the pump. If more than one Rain Master Eagle controller will control the Master Valve and Pump, the controllers must be isolated from one another. Contact your local distributor or Rain Master Irrigation Systems for a pamphlet on multiple controller installations (RMIS Technical Bulletin 018).
  • Page 25 Rain Master Eagle User Manual 3.0 Mounting and Installation Yellow to Stations (1-6) Yellow to Transformer White Black Relay1 Pump Master Valve Figure 8 - Independent Control of Master Valve and Pump using Isolation Relay ALWAYS TURN-OFF POWER before changing or modifying field, sensor or power wiring within the controller.

  • Page 26: Normally Open Master Valve

    3.0 Mounting and Installation Rain Master Eagle User Manual 3.2.1.3 Normally Open Master Valve If you use a Master Valve that is Normally Open until energized, connect the Master Valve solenoid to the MV and Master Valve Common terminals as depicted in Figure 5 - Master Valve Electrical Connection.

  • Page 27: Simultaneous Use - Normally Open Master Valve And Pump

    Install a valve box around the sensor and make the electrical connections inside the box. Use waterproof wire nuts for all splices. The use of Rain Master EV-CAB-SEN or other shielded cable is required to ensure proper operation. Polarity must be observed when connecting the sensor to the controller.

  • Page 28: Sensor Wiring

    3. At the Rain Master Eagle controller: • Connect the BLACK wire of “EV-CAB-SEN” cable to Pin 4 (FLOW-) of the Rain Master Eagle Controller. • Connect WHITE wire of “EV-CAB-SEN” to Pin 3 (FLOW+) of the Rain Master Eagle Controller.

  • Page 29: Valve Wiring

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 3.0 Mounting and Installation Table 3 - Sensor Connections Sensor Name Connector Number (J-12) Color Code Rain input Silver Rain 24 VAC Copper Flow + White Flow - Black ET + Blue ET - White w/ blue stripe ALWAYS TURN-OFF POWER before changing or modifying field, sensor or power wiring within the controller.

  • Page 30: Up The Controller

    Once the watering cycle starts each station will be on for ten (10) minutes. The cycle will repeat every twenty-four (24) hours. If you press any key on the Rain Master Eagle controller keyboard, the controller will exit the HELLO mode and remove the default watering program.

  • Page 31: Ac Power Failures

    Additionally, your Rain Master Eagle is also able to maintain the time and date for a period of up to 30 days (continuous) without the use of a battery. If the power is off for longer than 30 days, the user will be notified by a flashing time display, when power is reapplied.
  • Page 32 QUICK WATER% REVIEW TIMES STATIONS BUDGET RAIN SWITCH AUTO WATER SKIP SETUP MANUAL QUIT ENTER DAYS NO WATER Rain Switch Execution Keys Function and Data Entry Keys Setup Keys Figure 12 - Rain Master Eagle Keyboard Configuration - 26 -...

  • Page 33: Operation

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 4.0 Operation 4.0 Operation 4.1 CONTROLLER OPERATIONAL MODES 4.1.1 Automatic Mode The controller is in the Automatic Mode when the display is alternating between the time-of-day and the date. The time-of-day is displayed for 10 seconds, then the date is displayed for 10 seconds and the cycle will continue to repeat.

  • Page 34: Rain Modes

    4.0 Operation Rain Master Eagle User Manual 4.1.2 Rain Modes 4.1.2.1 Manually Activated Rain Mode The controller has a Rain Switch. The switch MUST BE in the “Auto Watering” position anytime watering is required. In the “Auto Watering” position, watering will occur if the controller is programmed to do so.

  • Page 35: Programmable Operations Mode

    The Rain Master Eagle keyboard is organized into three major key categories, as depicted in Figure 12 - Rain Master Eagle Keyboard Configuration. Each keyboard groups assists you in programming, controlling, and reviewing the various functions of the Rain Master Eagle controller.

  • Page 36: Keyboard Operations

    4.0 Operation Rain Master Eagle User Manual 4.2 KEYBOARD OPERATIONS 4.2.1 Function and Setup Keys The Function and Setup key category is used to configure and program the controller. The operator can enable and disable operational modes and enter, modify, and review the four irrigation programs of the controller.

  • Page 37: Function And Execution Key Operations

    In this section of the manual we will explore the use of the Rain Master Eagle in the roll of a conventional irrigation controller. Conventional irrigation is programs that have been entered by you.

  • Page 38: Program Clear

    5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.1.1 PROGRAM Clear Select a program and clear all information. EXAMPLE: Select Program Number One and clear all information. Press: PROGRAM CLEAR The controller will return to the Automatic Mode.
  • Page 39 Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS The Watering Days will be indicated in the STATIONS/DAYS display as they are entered. The display will indicate Monday, Wednesday and Friday have been selected (M, W, and F).

  • Page 40: Stations Function Key

    Individual programs can be configured to be a conventional irrigation program or a Cycle and Soak program, this is accomplished using the SETUP function. Depending upon the configuration selected, the Rain Master Eagle will prompt you for the appropriate information whenever the STATION key is pressed.
  • Page 41 Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS EXAMPLE: To clear Station 7 and it’s associated runtime, Press: STATIONS QUIT QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. EXAMPLE: To review the selected Station information,...

  • Page 42: Cycle And Soak Programming

    The soak time allows the water to percolate into the root zone of the plant material. In a Cycle and Soak program the Rain Master Eagle Controller calculates a profile to run the stations that minimizes the total watering time for the program and intelligently schedules stations to run while other stations are satisfying their soak times.

  • Page 43: Cycle And Soak Stn. Programming

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS 5.3.1.3 Cycle and Soak Station Programming Cycle and Soak Station Programming is used to select the stations, set the runtime, set the maximum watering time, and set the soak time for each station. After selecting the STATIONS function, the controller will briefly display the Global Percentage Value.
  • Page 44 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS Rain Master Eagle User Manual EXAMPLE: To clear Station Number 7 and its associated runtime, Press: STATIONS CLEAR QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. EXAMPLE: To review selected Stations information,...

  • Page 45: Start Times Function Key

    Usage: This key is used to select and set each of the five start times available in each irrigation program. The Rain Master Eagle controller can have as many as twenty start times a day, if all irrigation programs are used. The Start Times function is based on a 12-hour cycle, using the AM/ PM key, allows the controller to start at any time, day or night.
  • Page 46 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS Rain Master Eagle User Manual The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. EXAMPLE: To review the Start Times, (Start Time 1 is displayed.) START Press: TIMES EXAMPLE: To review Start Time 2, ENTER...

  • Page 47: Quick Stations Function Key

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS 5.5 QUICK STATIONS FUNCTION KEY Usage: This key is used to program a block of stations, all with the same runtime. Use the PROGRAM key to select the irrigation program to be used, then press the QUICK STATIONS key;...

  • Page 48: Cycle And Soak Quick Station Programming

    5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.5.2 Cycle and Soak Quick Station Programming Cycle and Soak Quick Station Programming is used to program a block of stations, which all have the same runtime, maximum watering time, and soak time for each station. After selecting the QUICK STATIONS function, the controller will briefly display the Global Percentage Value.

  • Page 49: Water % Budget Function Key

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS 5.6 WATER % BUDGET FUNCTION KEY WATER% BUDGET Usage: The Water % Budget key is used in conventional irrigation programs to change or review the global increase or decreases in an irrigation program’s base watering schedule.
  • Page 50 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS Rain Master Eagle User Manual QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. Percent calculations which result in fractional portions of minutes will irrigate for the precise time. For example, assume a 5 minute runtime with a percentage of 50 percent.

  • Page 51: Manually Activated Functions

    Master Valve, or run the System Check/Syringe Check. The Rain Master Eagle controller provides these four features in the Manual Mode of operation. Press the MANUAL key; the controller will display a prompt to select either a program or a station.

  • Page 52: Manual Station

    5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.7.2 MANUAL Station Manual Station is used to run a selected station for a specified time EXAMPLE: Manually activate Station 6 for 25 minutes, Press: MANUAL STATIONS ENTER ENTER The STATIONS/DAYS display shows the station number 6 and the Master Valve on The PROMPT/MESSAGE display shows the watering time.

  • Page 53: Syringe Cycle

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS 5.7.4 MANUAL System Check/Syringe Cycle As a convenience for “walk-through” service work and to measure the flow rate of a particular station, the controller has a system check feature built-in. This feature will run each station, from the first to the last, for a selectable time interval of 1 to 9 minutes.

  • Page 54: Skip Days Funtion Key

    5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.8 SKIP DAYS FUNTION KEY SKIP DAYS Usage: The SKIP DAYS key is used to select a watering schedule based on a thirty-day (30) cycle. The thirty-day irrigation cycle is selectable on an individual irrigation program basis, you enter the days between watering cycles and the number of days before the cycle is to start.
  • Page 55 Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS EXAMPLE: To review the Skip Days setup for Program number two (2), SKIP Controller will display: 2 SD - 03 Press: DAYS The controller indicates that every third day is a water day.

  • Page 56: Review Function Key

    5.9 REVIEW FUNCTION KEY REVIEW Usage: A unique feature of the Rain Master Eagle controller is its REVIEW feature. At the press of a key, all program related information will be displayed. Each press of the REVIEW key will advance to the next program parameter. Another way of reviewing program information is to press and hold the REVIEW key;...
  • Page 57 Rain Master Eagle User Manual 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS displayed as LFT. 1 SD - 23 1 LFT-0 1 7. ODD/EVEN Watering Days, if selected, is displayed as O/E and either ODD of EVEN. O/E ODD O/E EVEN 8.

  • Page 58: Clear Execution Key

    Please ensure you are clearing the proper program number prior to pressing the CLEAR key. The Programmable Rain Mode is disabled if the Rain Master Eagle Controller is in the Communications enabled Mode. (iCentral installed and COMM is ON.) 5.11 QUIT EXECUTION KEY...

  • Page 59: Setup Key Operations

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.0 Setup Key Operations 6.0 Setup Key Operations SETUP Usage: The SETUP key is used to enable, disable and configure advanced features of the Rain Master Eagle controller. Pressing the SETUP key will sequentially rotate through the various options and display the next configuration parameter.

  • Page 60: Set Time Of Day/Date

    Controller is a real-time device, all irrigation programs and functions are based on the Date and the Time of day. It is important that the Rain Master Eagle Controller have a correct time and date established upon initial installation and power–up. The Rain Master Eagle Controller, at initial power-up, will display a flashing prompt for the time-of-day to be entered by the operator.

  • Page 61: Master Valve (Mv)

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.0 Setup Key Operations 6.2 MASTER VALVE (MV) This feature allows you to program a Master Valve to be activated when program 1, 2, 3 or 4 is activated. If you use a pump and it is connected to the Master Valve output of the controller, then use this feature to activate the pump when program 1, 2, 3 or 4 is activated.

  • Page 62: Pump

    6.0 Setup Key Operations Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.4 PUMP The Pump feature allows you to program a Pump to be activated when program 1, 2, 3, or 4 is activated. The controller uses Station 1 as the pump output. Use this feature only if the Pump is to be connected to Station 1.

  • Page 63: Stack Or No Stack

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.0 Setup Key Operations 6.5 STACK OR NO STACK The Stack/No Stack feature allows you to run your programs one after another (Stack) or simultaneously (No Stack). If the volume of water and the pressure will allow, you have the option of running several stations from different programs at the same time.

  • Page 64: Delay

    6.0 Setup Key Operations Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.6 DELAY The Delay feature allows you to program a delay time between stations. A programmable delay may be useful to allow stations to reach a steady state condition before energizing the next station (completely turned off).

  • Page 65: Security Code

    6.0 Setup Key Operations 6.7 SECURITY CODE The Rain Master Eagle controller has the capability to enter a pass code which must be entered before any function(s) can be executed. This code can be up to 4 numbers long. Use a number that can be easily remembered, and have it written down should you forget.

  • Page 66: Eliminating Security Code

    6.0 Setup Key Operations Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.7.3 Eliminating Security Code To eliminate the Security Code completely, you must first disable the security code as described above. EXAMPLE: To remove the Security Code, Until display indicates: code 1960...

  • Page 67: Sensor

    Rain Sensor enabled, no stations will be activated due to the wet condition. The Rain Master Eagle Controller has the ability to affect irrigation based on an external rain sensor or remote switch input. This feature can be programmed on an individual program basis, so that one or more programs will cease watering for as long as the rain sensor is active.
  • Page 68 6.0 Setup Key Operations Rain Master Eagle User Manual EXAMPLE: To configure Program 4 for Sensor Mode, Until display indicates: snsr 123 SETUP Continue to press: ENTER Press: snsr 1234 Display will indicate: QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode.

  • Page 69: Alarm

    6.0 Setup Key Operations 6.9 ALARM The Rain Master Eagle controller is equipped with an audible alarm feature which notifies the operator if a field wire or flow fault has been detected. The alarm is an audible “chirp” which occurs once every 6 seconds. It remains in effect until the alarm is cleared by the operator. When the alarm is enabled, the sound will be heard by anyone passing by the controller.

  • Page 70: Odd/Even Watering Control

    In areas where water allotments are based on ODD day or EVEN day irrigation schedules, the Rain Master Eagle can support this through a setup configuration. Prior to running a previously stored irrigation program, the controller will evaluate the water day versus the day of the month.

  • Page 71: Communications (Enabling)

    6.0 Setup Key Operations 6.12 COMMUNICATIONS (ENABLING) This feature allows the Rain Master Eagle Controller to be used with an optional wireless communications plug-in card. With the option installed you can program, monitor and transmit weather information to the Rain Master Eagle Controller using the Internet. By sending daily weather information to the Rain Master Eagle Controller, intelligent irrigation schedule adjustments can be automatically performed in order to facilitate water savings.

  • Page 72: P Ipe 3.00

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.13.1 Pipe In order to properly measure flow, the pipe size of the Rain Master Flow Sensor must be specified. Appendix B lists flow sensor part numbers and their associated pipe size. You can select the following pipe sizes in inches: 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00 and OTHR...

  • Page 73: Unscheduled Flow Limit

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.0 Setup Key Operations 6.13.3 Unscheduled Flow Limit This feature allows you to program the Unscheduled Upper Flow Limit. This is the maximum flow that the controller will allow whenever there are no stations on. With no irrigation, and a Normally Closed Master Valve, the typical installation should have no flow and the limit should be set to zero.

  • Page 74: Totalizer

    6.0 Setup Key Operations Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.13.5 Totalizer The Totalizer feature allows you to view and clear the total gallons of water used. (The Totalizer value is also displayed in the REVIEW mode.) The display indicates the total gallons of water used since the last time you cleared it.

  • Page 75: Flow Percentage

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.0 Setup Key Operations 6.13.6 Flow Percentage The Flow Percentage feature can be used to globally establish station flow upper limits. The flow percentage can be set from 5 to 80 percent. This feature can be used in two ways: 1.

  • Page 76: Station Limits Using Learn Mode

    6.0 Setup Key Operations Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.13.7.1 Station Limits Using Learn Mode This feature allows the controller to LEARN and set the station upper flow limits. Controller operation: • Each station is turned on one at a time. The amount of time it is on is determined by the flow check delay time (1 to 6 minutes).

  • Page 77: Setting Station Limits

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.0 Setup Key Operations 6.13.7.2 Setting Station Limits This feature allows you to directly set a station’s upper flow limit to any value. It is an alternative to using the LEARN mode described above. In this feature each station limit is set one at a time.
  • Page 78 6.0 Setup Key Operations Rain Master Eagle User Manual EXAMPLE: Review the Upper Station Flow limit of station 15 l im its Until display indicates: SETUP Continue to press: ENTER Press: 15 - 44 Display will indicate: This will leave the limit for Station 15 set to 44 GPM.
  • Page 79 Rain Master Eagle User Manual 6.0 Setup Key Operations l im its Display will indicate: Press: ENTER The new limit will be 45 adjusted up by 30% or 58 GPM. EXAMPLE: Turn on Station 7 and monitor its flow without changing its upper flow limit.

  • Page 80: Key Operations

    Evapotranspiration in irrigation control systems, please refer to Chapter 8 ET Programming. Usage: Press the ET key to enable and configure the Rain Master Eagle controller for Evapotranspiration (ET) water conservation operations. Each ET key press will cycle through the various options of this function key.

  • Page 81: Operator Entered Data

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 7.0 ET KEY OPERATIONS 7.1.2 Operator Entered Data The controller will display the manually entered ET value (measured in inches) in the ET Data Source Display. The display will indicate the manually entered value to be used in today’s runtime calculations.

  • Page 82: Mode

    Display will indicate: QUIT Press: The Rain Master Eagle controller allows the four programs to be ET based programs, conventional irrigation programs, or any combination of the two program types. The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. 7.3 ENTERING THE ET REFERENCE VALUE The ET Reference value is an important parameter, required by the controller, in order to realize ET water savings.

  • Page 83: Entering Historical Et

    The Rain Master Eagle controller uses these values during runtime calculations to average the increase or decrease in the watering time based on seasonal changes.

  • Page 84: Weather Station

    Rain Master Weather Station. The Weather Station provides a single count for each .01 inch change in ET. The Rain Master Eagle controller will accumulate the Weather Station counts from midnight to midnight (24 hour accumulation) and store the total for use in the next day station runtime calculations.

  • Page 85: Manual Et Data

    The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. 7.6 MANUAL ET DATA The Rain Master Eagle controller is capable of reading, processing and storing a manually entered ET value. The operator entered daily ET value (expressed in inches) is stored and utilized for today’s station runtime calculations.

  • Page 86: Clearing Manual Et Data

    You may clear the manual ET value at anytime. Clearing the manual ET value will result in the following action within the Rain Master Eagle Controller: 1. Yesterday and today’s ET value will be replaced by an Internet provided value if available or by the stored historical value.

  • Page 87: Programming

    (sensible energy leaving the earth), the amount of moisture in the air, air temperature and wind speed. ET is a feature that resides in the Rain Master Eagle controller. Its purpose is to improve irrigation efficiency on a daily basis by re-computing station runtimes based on any one of the following inputs: 1.

  • Page 88: Scheduling Overview

    The weather parameters used to derive historic ET has been obtained from nationally recognized weather stations and observation systems. The historic ET data was averaged over a thirty (30) year period. The data is organized by United States postal zip codes and is available at the Rain Master Irrigation Systems Website www.rainmaster.com.

  • Page 89: Generate The Reference Program

    8.0 ET PROGRAMMING 8.3 GENERATE THE REFERENCE PROGRAM Whether you are using the Rain Master Eagle ET feature or not it is important to enter a program that is representative of the conditions that are being irrigated. The program should take into...

  • Page 90: Establish The Et Reference Value

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 8.4 ESTABLISH THE ET REFERENCE VALUE The ET Reference value is utilized by the Rain Master Eagle in order to calculate the adjusted station runtime each time a station is turned on. The calculation compares the ET Reference value with the daily ET source (ie Historical, Internet, or Weather Station).

  • Page 91: Selecting The Et Data Source

    3. Weather Station generated ET 4. ET data provided via the Internet To view what data source the Rain Master Eagle controller is currently using, do the following: EXAMPLE: Display the current ET value used for today’s ET runtime calculation.

  • Page 92: Manually Entered Et

    ET data based upon your specific microclimate. Because the weather station is capable of measuring ET in the nearest one hundredth of an inch and the data is measured in real time, on a continuous basis, your Rain Master Eagle can respond to changes in weather conditions immediately.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    ADVANCED SETUP PROGRAMMING section, of this manual, for more details. 9.2 FAULT DETECTION OVERVIEW The Rain Master Eagle has the ability to detect and take corrective action for a number of field related failure conditions. The operator is informed of any fault condition when the display...

  • Page 94: Wiring Fault

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 9.2.1 Wiring Fault The Rain Master Eagle has been equipped to detect station short circuits which may occur due to improper field wiring or faulty valve solenoids. In the event a station draws excessive electrical current, the following action occurs: •...

  • Page 95: Flow Unscheduled Fault

    An improperly adjusted valve, this is a valve which does not come on even if 24 VAC is applied. b. Check the field wiring between the Rain Master Eagle Controller and the valve. This can be accomplished by manually turning on the valve using the Rain Master Eagle Controller, see 572 MANUAL Station and measuring 24 VAC directly at the valve.

  • Page 96: No Flow Station Fault

    9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Rain Master Eagle User Manual 9.2.5 No Flow Station Fault The No Flow Station fault occurs whenever a station is activated, which has an established or learned flow limit and the station measured flow is zero gallons-per-minute. Each time a station No Flow condition is detected the following action occurs: •...

  • Page 97: Table 9 - Troubleshooting Assistant

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual 9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 9 - Troubleshooting Assistant Symptom Action Display is blank. 1. Ensure controller has power and all wires are properly connected. 2. Check secondary voltage of transformer for 24 VAC. No stations turn on Is the controller in Automatic Mode? automatically.

  • Page 98: Table 10 - Et Troubleshooting Assistant

    9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Rain Master Eagle User Manual The following table lists some common ET error symptoms and corrective actions: Table 10 - ET Troubleshooting Assistant Symptom Action Water Percentage Budget is always Enable the irrigation program for ET operation. equal to PT - XXX (should be: (See 7.2 ET MODE).

  • Page 99: Appendix A - Controller Displays

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS A.1 MESSAGE AND PROMPT DISPLAY A.1.1 HELLO Mode hello = “HELLO” will be displayed when the controller is powered up for the first time. When HELLO is displayed the controller has NO user irrigation programs stored.

  • Page 100: Program Prompts And Displays

    A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS Rain Master Eagle User Manual etapr . 18 = Display or enter the Historical ET month of April value. The value is used in all subsequent irrigation calculations. = Display or enter the Historical ET month of May value. The value is etmay .2 1...

  • Page 101: Water Days Prompts And Displays

    Rain Master Eagle User Manual A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS A.1.5 WATER DAYS Prompts and Displays Based on a seven (7) day watering cycle, enable or disable water days 2 WDAy- 2 on a per program basis. Display indicates Program 2 selected and Monday has been entered as a Water Day.

  • Page 102: Quick Stations Prompts And Displays

    A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS Rain Master Eagle User Manual A.1.8 QUICK STATIONS Prompts and Displays If the irrigation program is a conventional 2 pt- 100 3 et- 125 program the Water Percentage Budget value is briefly displayed. If the irrigation program is an ET based program the ET Percentage Adjust value is briefly displayed.
  • Page 103 Rain Master Eagle User Manual A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS start t ime 2 2 1 1:59am The controller will sequentially display the five start times associated with each irrigation program. The controller will briefly display START, then briefly display TIME 2 (1 –...

  • Page 104: Setup Prompts And Displays

    A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS Rain Master Eagle User Manual soakt ime If the irrigation program is a Cycle and Soak irrigation method, then the SOAKTIME or the time the valve will be off, prompt will be displayed. 2 02-0:00 The controller automatically rotates to the display of the minimum soak time or none.
  • Page 105 Rain Master Eagle User Manual A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS o/e off o/e odd o/e even Enable/Disable ODD/EVEN Watering Control. odd 1234 even 1234 Enable/Disable ODD/EVEN Watering Control on a per program basis. Enable/Disable Rain Master iCentral comm off comm on communications.

  • Page 106: Manual Prompts And Displays

    A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS Rain Master Eagle User Manual A.1.12 MANUAL Prompts and Displays manual The MANUAL function allows you to independently control a station or an irrigation program. The controller prompts you to select a program to run or a station to p or s turn-on.

  • Page 107: Misc. Prompts And Displays

    The faulty station(s) will be shown in the LED lights. w ireless Displayed at any time the controller is receiving commands or information from the Rain Master iCentral web site. - 101 -...

  • Page 108: Days/Stn. Number Display

    Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s) and is located directly above the Prompt and Message display, as depicted in Figure 12 - Rain Master Eagle Keyboard Configuration. When the controller is in Automatic Mode, the day of the week is displayed on the DAYS/ STATION NUMBER display.

  • Page 109: B Appendix - Flow Sensor Part List

    B APPENDIX – FLOW SENSOR PART LIST B APPENDIX – FLOW SENSOR PART LIST B.1 RAIN MASTER FLOW SENSOR PART NUMBERS Use the following table to determine the part number for your pipe size: Table 11 - Flow Sensor Part Numbers...

  • Page 110: C Appendix - Programming Examples

    C.1 Basic Programming Example – Public Park Let’s get started by using the Rain Master Eagle Controller in the roll of a conventional irrigation controller. We will construct a common irrigation program to illustrate the use of the Rain Master Eagle Controller.

  • Page 111: Configuration

    SETUP Until display indicates: NO STACK Press: ENTER QUIT Continue to Press: The Controller returns to the Automatic Mode. Configuration of the Rain Master Eagle Controller is complete; we are now ready to enter the program parameters. - 105 -...
  • Page 112 C Appendix – Programming Examples Rain Master Eagle User Manual Configure Program One: The Turf grass program consists of eighteen (18) valves; each valve is on for fifteen (15) minutes, once in the early morning and once at night. EXAMPLE: Set the Controller to Program One (1)
  • Page 113 Rain Master Eagle User Manual C Appendix – Programming Examples Because all stations have the same watering length of 15 minutes, we will utilize the QUICK STATIONS programming method, to set the stations and their runtimes. EXAMPLE: Set Stations 1 – 18 for a runtime of fifteen (15) minutes...
  • Page 114 C Appendix – Programming Examples Rain Master Eagle User Manual EXAMPLE: Set Start Time Number One to 3:00 AM and Start Time Number Two to 7:30 PM START Press: TIMES Controller will display: START T IME 1 1 0:00AM ENTER...
  • Page 115 Rain Master Eagle User Manual C Appendix – Programming Examples EXAMPLE: Set Stations 19 – 26 for a runtime of twenty (20) minutes QUICK Press: STATIONS Controller will display: 2 PT- 100 2 LO- ENTER Press: Controller will display: 2 H I-...
  • Page 116 C Appendix – Programming Examples Rain Master Eagle User Manual EXAMPLE: Set Start Time Number One to 7:30 PM START Press: TIMES Controller will display: START T IME 1 1 0:00AM ENTER QUIT Press: The controller returns to the Automatic Mode.
  • Page 117 Rain Master Eagle User Manual C Appendix – Programming Examples EXAMPLE: Set Stations 27 – 32 for a runtime of ten (10) minutes QUICK Press: STATIONS Controller will display: 3 PT- 100 3 LO- ENTER Press: Controller will display: 3 H I-...
  • Page 118 C Appendix – Programming Examples Rain Master Eagle User Manual EXAMPLE: Set Start Time Number One to 6:30 AM START Press: TIMES Controller will display: START T IME 1 3 0:00AM ENTER QUIT Press: The controller returns to the Automatic Mode.
  • Page 119 Rain Master Eagle User Manual C Appendix – Programming Examples EXAMPLE: Set Stations 33 – 36 for a runtime of thirty (30) minutes 4 pt- 100 4 sta- STATIONS Controller will display: Press: ENTER Press: Controller will display: 4 33- 0:00...
  • Page 120 C Appendix – Programming Examples Rain Master Eagle User Manual The Controller returns to the Automatic Mode. The final setting is the start time of the program Program Four (4) is to water in the evening. The evening watering must not start before 7:30 PM. Use the REVIEW key to check the total water length (WATER WINDOW) of Program Four (4).

  • Page 121: Flow Monitor Programming

    3. The installation will include the use of a Rain Sensor. If rain is detected the Rain Master Eagle will automatically turn-off irrigation. Once the rain storm is over, and the sensor has dried out, the controller will automatically restart the irrigation programs.
  • Page 122 4. Controller will monitor a Rain Sensor Configure Master Valve: The Rain Master Eagle will use a Normally Closed Master Valve Installation of the Master is depicted in 3211 Electrical Connections for a Master Valve. EXAMPLE: Enable the Master Valve for Programs 2, 3, and 4...
  • Page 123 The Unscheduled Flow Limit is the maximum flow that the Rain Master Eagle will allow whenever the Rain Master Eagle controller is not in use. This feature is used when a Normally Open Master Valve has been installed and you wish to have a small amount of water available for manual use.
  • Page 124 Display will indicate: This completes our simple setup of the Flow Monitoring features of the Rain Master Eagle controller. The Rain Master Eagle has additional flow monitoring features, including flow reading delays, a station LEARN mode, and Percentage adjustments. These features are covered in the General Programming section of the User Manual.

  • Page 125: Programming Example

    This will be the final modification to our small public park example. We will enable the irrigation programs to be Evapotranspiration based. This feature of the Rain Master Eagle controller will automatically adjust the base watering schedule for changes in the seasonal and daily weather patterns.
  • Page 126 C Appendix – Programming Examples Rain Master Eagle User Manual Configure ET Mode: EXAMPLE: Enable the ET Mode for all Programs. Until display indicates: Continue to Press: ENTER Press: ET 1234 Display will indicate: QUIT Press: The Controller returns to the Automatic Mode.
  • Page 127 Rain Master Eagle User Manual C Appendix – Programming Examples ETjan . 10 Until display indicates: Continue to Press: ENTER Press: ETjan .07 Display will indicate: ETfeb . 10 Until display indicates: Continue to Press: ENTER Press: ETfeb .09 Display will indicate: ETmar .
  • Page 128 C Appendix – Programming Examples Rain Master Eagle User Manual ETjun . 10 Until display indicates: Continue to Press: ENTER Press: ETjun .20 Display will indicate: ETjul . 10 Until display indicates: Continue to Press: ENTER Press: ETjul .22 Display will indicate: ETaug .
  • Page 129 Rain Master Eagle User Manual C Appendix – Programming Examples ETnov . 10 Until display indicates: Continue to Press: ENTER Press: ETnov .09 Display will indicate: ETdec . 10 Until display indicates: Continue to Press: ENTER Press: ETdec .08 Display will indicate:...
  • Page 130 See Table 14 – 30-Day ET Adjusted Water Usage. This completes the example of ET based programming. The automatic adjustments made by the Rain Master Eagle controller will aid in water conservation and provide cost savings throughout the year.
  • Page 131 In no event shall Rain Master be liable or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized Rain Master / Rain Master Service dealer or center.

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