ancnoble 1MS1V-Solar User manual

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1 Moisture 1 Valve Wireless Field Irrigation
Controller
1MS1V-Solar
User Manual
© 2014 ANC Technology
www.anctech.com
REV：1.03

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Content
1.DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................... 3
2. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 HOW TO INSTALL BATTERY........................................................................................................ 5
3. POWER ON................................................................................................................................... 6
4. HOW TO ESTABLISH WIRELESS MESH NETWORK COMMUNICATION......................... 7
5. POWER OFF.................................................................................................................................. 8
6. SYSTEM SLEEP............................................................................................................................8
7. MANUALLY OPEN/CLOSE VALVES.........................................................................................9
8. MANUALLY OPEN/CLOSE VALVES.........................................................................................9
9. SYSTEM SETUP......................................................................................................................... 10
9.1 HOW TO INSTALL PRESSURE SWITCH/PRESSURE METER.........................................................10
9.2 ENABLE PRESSURE SWITCH/METER..........................................................................................13
9.3 PRESSURE CHECK DELAY......................................................................................................... 13
9.4 VALVE DRIVE LEVEL SETUP......................................................................................................13
9.5 ADJUST DRY/WET CONTROL LEVEL.........................................................................................14
9.6 REGISTER THIS DEVICE WITH MAIN CONTROLLER................................................................... 14
9.6.1 Register Moisture Sensor with Main Controller...............................................................15
9.6.2 Register/Remove Valve.................................................................................................... 16
10. HOW TO UPGRADE WIRELESS FIELD CONTROLLERS.................................................. 16
11. FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS...........................................................................................17
12.PACKING LIST.......................................................................................................................... 21

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1.Description
This wireless field controller works with ANC Intelligent Controllers of
GG-002C-WIFI/3G. Is powered by solar with rechargeable battery, control one
moisture sensor, one magnetic valve and one pressure meter/switch for monitoring
and reporting valve status. Also function as a relay in the mesh network.
2. Specifications
Solar panels: 17.4V DC /220mA/3.8W
Back-up battery: 10*1.2V/ 2.3AH AA Size
Quiescent current: 1mA
Frequency: 902-928 MHZ
Communication distance at open space: 1600ft
Working environment: Temperature [-30~60℃]; Humidity [<90%]
Duration of fully charged battery: About 7 days
Battery charging time: 10 hours in standard illumination
Moisture sensor:
1, Output: Digital data
2, Moisture Range: 0-99%
3, Precision: +/-5%
4, Sample collection: Every 5 minutes when irrigating, otherwise every 30
minutes. Will renew when there are special commands.
5. Extension cable is up to 50 meters.
Solenoid valve:
1, Output: latching valve
2, DC6-12V

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3. Extention cable is up to 20 meters.
Pressure switch：
1, Pressure range：0.06Mpa-0.6Mpa; 0.1Mpa-1.3Mpa
2, Threads：Optional 1/4 NPT or 1/4G
3. Extension cable is up to 50 meters
Pressure Meter:
1, Range: 0.1-1.0 Mpa
2, Accuracy: +/- 1%
3, Outport: 4-20mA
4, Supply power: 9-15VDC
5, Thread: Optional 1/4NPT, or 1/4G
6, Work temperature: -20-120℃
7, Extension cable is up to 50 meters

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2.1 How to install battery
1). Battery specification: Rechargeable Ni-MH AA battery 1.2v*10
2) Suggest to use rechargeable battery with more than 2300mAh.
Battery box cover
3). Take out battery box, put Ni-MH AA rechargeable battery 1.2v*10 in, pay
attention to +/- sign.

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Battery
4). Put the battery box into the original place, put box cover back, screw up the
cover.
3. Power on
Push the red power switch, followed by two beeps, show ANC logo, then into
operation.
After power on, the controller will start to do the following check:
1. Check battery voltage. If the voltage is lower than working voltage, the
controller will turn selves off and wait until the battery is been recharged
above working voltage by the solar panel.
2. Check the connection of moisture sensor. If there is no connection of
moisture sensor, the controller will read the moisture % always at 99%. If no

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moisture sensor is been registered, the controller will control valve only.
If not setup Dry/Wet control yet, or the setup is not right, there will be a reminder of
failure. The system will not working until this setup is been fixed. Push 【Menu】
key into adjusting Dry/Wet control, adjusting them until right.
Note: Wet control % must bigger than Dry control %.
4. How to establish wireless mesh network communication
After power been turn on, if moisture sensors and valves are already been registered,
the controller will automatically try to establish wireless communication route to
reach main controller. During searching time, keys been locked, LCD shows
“Searching Comm path”. After route is been established, there will be two beeps,
the controller is ready for work.
If failed to establish the route, the controller will unlock the keys and back after 1
minute. Push 【+】 and 【-】keys to check route, you will see XX, which means no
route been established. Push and hold 【Enter/Save】and 【Exit/Delete】keys at
same time to speed up research, otherwise the controller will try automatically again
and again until done.
After successfully established route, the field controller will send the route
information to main controller and show on the main controller screen as following
that is for sensor.
If the search is not successful, the field controller will keep try every 1 minute.

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Note A: For speed up establishment of wireless mesh network, please follow steps
as below:
1. Register all the field controllers first. Then turn off all the field controllers.
2. During search time, the main controller must be in normal work status, not in any
programmable menu, ready to pick all field wireless signals.
3. Take the main controller as center, turn on field controllers which are most near
by, like in the range of 500meter or 1640feet, more or less, then all field controllers
been on start automatically looking for route to communicate with main controller.
After all this layer of controllers found route to main controller, then open second
layer of field controllers in the mesh work, so on until all 4 layers of controllers all
established wireless communication with main controller.
Note B: All field controllers need to found wireless route through relay to
communicate with main controller, the relay route could be 1, 2, or 3 layers. Field
controllers will report route to the main controller, the main controller will save this
information and follow this route to communicate with field controllers. If the field
controllers found the route, but not success to forward this information to main
controller, then the field controller will keep do so every one minute until success.
The main controller will show XX until received that route information.
5. Power off
Push the red power switch it will turn power off.
6. System sleep
During working period, controller will check the voltage of the battery time to time.
When the backup battery voltage is less than 11 V, the controller will turn off all the
valves and pumps, then put self into sleep, waiting for the solar panel to recharge
the battery. When the battery voltage is back to 11.5 V, the controller will
automatically back to normal working status. During sleep period, if the solar panel
still can’t charge up the battery, if the backup battery voltage drops to 10 V, for
protecting the battery from over discharge, the controller will automatically turn

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from sleep status to total turn off.
After been total turn off, the solar panel will still charge the battery as long as there
is sun. System will do auto-restart after the battery is recharged back.
7. Manually open/close valves
Can manually on/off valves from main controller.
Or do manual operation directly on the field controller when it is on. Push
key with valve logo to realize manually open/close valves. On LCD screen, there
has 【Manual】→【Auto】→【Manual】→【Auto】, loop operation.
Also can manually open/close valve by using Remoter (Romoter-1) for the
convenience of mainterance.
If user did manual open/close, the valve will keep open/close until main controller
or wireless field controller change the status back to 【Auto】. Or setup timer to
stop.
Remark: Manual operation has priority over Lock out period.
8. Manually open/close valves
On control panel, choose and push 【#1 】, LCD will show “Manual on”，push
again, show “Auto off”， push again, show “Manual off”； Push again, show “Auto
off”. So to circle.
User can remote control open/close valves from main controller or cell if you use
3G/WIFI system.

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Push 【+】【-】 keys to browse information on LCD. There are three pages, first for
moisture sensor, second for valve status, the third page for other information.
The LCD will turn off after 2 minutes if there is no operation. Push any key Will
light up the LCD.
9. System setup
Tips：
1. When menu item is highlighted, there is sub-menu, press 【Enter 】key into
sub-menu.
2. When digits are highlighted, key in new digits, or push 【+】【-】keys to edit.
3. Push 【Browse/Menu】key into system setup menu, push 【+】【-】or
【Browse/Menu】keys to browse, there are three sub-menus,
[Set up sensor]–
[Set up valve] –
[User help] –
Push 【Enter/Save】key into the menu, push 【Exit/Delete】key to exit the system
menu, or no keys been pushed in 1 minutes, the system will automatically exit from
set up.
9.1 How to install Pressure Switch/Pressure Meter
1. If install water pressure switch/meter for the valve, pull out the related pressure
switch/meter connector from 1MS1V-Solar. Unscrew the screws.
2. Connect the wire from the pressure switch/meter to the connector, tight up the
screw.
Note: The wire can prolong to about 50 meters. Using water proof tape to protect

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the connection from water.
3. There is pressure switch/meter input beside valve connector for 1MS1V-Solar.
Each only work for this valve to check if open/close is normal for this valve.
Install one three way connector to the water out pipe as shown at following picture,
install the pressure switch/meter to the 3 way connector, so the water pressure
switch/meter can detect the water pressure from the valve.
Note: a. Make sure the 3 way connector thread match with pipe and water pressure
switch/meter.
b. The water proof protection wrap of the pressure switch/meter needs to be
installed as straight up, to reduce water damage.
c. If the water pipe is straight up, please install a non-return flap valve to avoid
water return which will cause misfunction of the pressure switch/meter.
d. After installed water pressure switch/meter to the pipe behind the valve, next step
is plug the pressure switch/meter connector to the pressure cable right beside the
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e, If the valve opens to irrigate normally, but shows “On FAILURE” on controller.
Make sure the pressure switch is installed correctly first. Then open the black
protective cover on switch, turn and adjustment screw anticlockwise to make the
screw comes out some. Keep adjusting until it does not show “ON FAILURE” on
LCD when valve is open. If turn the screw to the end still shows “On FAILURE”,
check if the water pressure meets the min requirement.
Pressure meter doesn’t need adjusting.
f, If the valve been closed normally, but shows “OFF FAILURE” on LCD, do same
as above, but turn the screw clockwise to make the screw back in some distance
until it doesn’t show “OFF FAILURE” on LCD when valve is being closed.
This controller (2.01 or above) also support pressure meter.
4. Please enable the pressure switch/meter, details see 9.2
5. Manual open valve to check if the pressure switch/meter is available or not, no
leaking, no open/close valve failure alarm, then this installation is OK.

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9.2 Enable pressure switch/meter
Using [Browse/Menu] key into main menu, choose 【Set up valve】 ,【Enter/Save】
key to confirm, push up/down key or 【Browse/Menu】browse into 【Valve
on/off check】, and 【Enter/Save】to confirm. Push 【Browse/Menu】key will
show choice between 【Enable】and 【Disable】, choose one and push
【Enter/Save】key to confirm. Then the LCD will show “Saving”, and a beep,
which means done with saving.
9.3 Pressure check delay
Water pressure takes time to establish, so there must have a time delay to check the
water pressure to avoid misalarm. Out of factory default is 1 minute, user can adjust
up to 99 minutes to make sure there is no misalarm. After setup delay time, push
【Enter】to save.
9.4 Valve drive level setup
This set is for making drive 6-12V latching valves more realible.
We divide solenoid pulse width into three ranges: 1-20 ms; 2-50 ms; 3-100 ms.
For 6V latching valve, recommend 20 ms.
For 12V latching valve, recommend 50 ms or 100 ms.
User can adjust the range until fit according to the real valve at real time.

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9.5 Adjust Dry/Wet control level
Under 【Set up Sensor】menu, push 【Browse/Menu】key to choose 【Adjust
Control Level】 and push 【Enter/Save】 key into this setup. Push 【Browse/Menu】
key to choose setup dry control level or wet control level, through 【+ -】keys to
adjust dry/wet control level, push 【Enter/Save】key to save.
Note: Wet Control Level must higher than Dry Control Level.
9.6 Register this device with main controller
Register with main controller will establish bidirectional wireless communication
channel with main controller. Register and delete this wireless communication must
be done with both main controller and field controller simultaneously.
Note: 1. We suggest do the registration between main controller and field controller
before to the field. Mark the field controller field position, for example, like “#1
valve for apple trees” first, before install the field controller to the field.

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2. The suggested registration distance between main controller and field controller
is 2m≤X≤500m.
9.6.1 Register Moisture Sensor with Main Controller
Under system main menu, choose 【Set up Sensor】 , push 【Enter/Save】key into
this setup. Choose
【Register/Remove】
, push【Enter/Save】 key into register/Remove
menu. Now, push 【Browse/Menu】key to choose 【Register/Remove】and push
【Enter/Save】key to begin register or remove Moisture Sensor. After the wireless
field controller into registering status, let the main controller also into registering
status to finish the registration.
Notes：
1. During registration, wireless field controller will exit registration automatically if
there is no registration information from the main controller within 2 minutes.
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Register/Removing status.
3. After registration, this field controller will only receive command from this main
controller. If you need to move this field controller to another system, needs to
remove all the registration information from this original main controller first.
9.6.2 Register/Remove Valve
Details see 9.6.1
10. How to upgrade wireless field controllers
1. Preparation: First, turn power off for the field controller which needs to be
updated. Preparing one field controller with the new software you want. You can do
this by buying a new one from ANC Technology, or send one old version field
controller to ANC Technology for update at a fee. This new version field
controller would be used to update all other existing wireless field controllers.
2. For the field controller waiting for upgrade, push and hold the menu key and
power button simultaneously until interface show as Figure 2.1, then press menu
key to select【Download Program】 , push【Enter】key to start download program,
interface as Figure 2.2
Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2
3. For the new version carrier of the field controller, push and hold the menu key
and power button simultaneously until interface show as Figure 2.3, push menu key
to select [Transmit Program], and push the 【Enter】key to start transmit the
program, interface shows as Figure 2.4

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Figure 2.3 Figure 2.4
4. The upgrading interface will show the upgrading progress. The upgrade
procedure takes a few minutes. Make sure the distance of two units are at effective
communication distance of 2m≤X≤500m, to grantee good wireless communication.
5. After successful upgrade, LCD will show as Figure 2.5
Figure 2.5
11. Frequently ask questions
1. Q: why does the LCD show “Irrigating”, but there is no irrigation occurring, or
when the LCD does not show “Irrigating”, the irrigation is on?
A: Possibly one of the following:
A: For user wired valves at the time of installation, check the magnetic valve
connection polarity, most probably the wires is reversed.
B: Check the magnetic valve controller, if used, is on and showing the correct state
of irrigation. If the state is incorrect, there may be a communications problem, the
controllers should show communications error, check for an obstruction between
the main controller and the valve controller.
C: Manually turn irrigation on and off at the valve controller, listen for a click from
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If no sound is heard from the valve, check if the cable from the valve controller has
been cut or broken. Check the connector in the extension tube, make sure it is clean,
dry and the retaining nut is tightened.
1. Verify continuity of the valve solenoid with an ohmmeter, 2 to 6 ohms resistance
is typical.
2. If a sound is heard from the valve, and water does not flow, make sure the water
inlet has pressure.
3. If a sound is heard form the valve, the valve may be stuck, remove the valve and
check for an obstruction, if nothing is found, replace the valve.
4. If no click is heard from the controller, make sure the battery is charged. The
main controller shows the battery charge. If the battery charge is OK, replace the
controller. If the battery charge is low, and the solar exposure has been normal,
replace the battery.
2. Q: Why after learning a new current wet level, does the system not stop irrigating
right away?
A: Possibly one of the following:
A: If the moisture sensor is moved after learning the wet level, it may be incorrect.
Should redo the learning process.
B: If water is manually added to the soil, then a wet level is learned; the learned
level could be very high, since water could be temporarily accumulated on the
surface. Use the displayed % reading as a guide to determine what reading is correct.
If the learned value is too high, learn the moisture level again later when the soil
dries to the desired level.
C: The LED “Irrigating” is off, but still the system is still irrigating. See FAQ 1,
about valve problems.
D: On the main controller show this zone is irrigation, but has no problems as
described at A and B. then maybe it is sensor problem, please reference questions.
3. Q: How to determine if the moisture sensor is working normally?

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A: Push [Browse/Menu] key to begin set up sensor, push [Enter/Save] key into set
up sensor, then into [Adjust Control Level]. Then push “Enter/Save” key to begin
setup, when Dry or Wet is flashing, push “Enter” again, then the LCD will show the
current moisture level. When the moisture sensor probe is in the air, the number
should be 00%, then put the sensor probe into water slowly, the moisture value will
increase, this means the sensor is working normally. If the moisture number does
not change, either the connection to moisture sensor is bad, or the moisture sensor
may be bad. Check if the cable from the valve controller has been cut or broken.
Check the connector in the extension tube, make sure it is clean, dry and the
\retaining nut is tightened.
4. Q：When using several wireless field controllers, why is there so little water
flow?
A: Possibly one of the following:
A: Check and see if the Maximum number of simultaneously irrigated zones is too
many (Check from main controller). User should adjust until there is enough water
pressure.
B: Check if the valve is jammed.
C: Check water pressure and pipe. If there is not enough water pressure, reduce the
maximum number of simultaneously irrigated zones to increase water pressure.
5. Q：Main controller always shows communication failure
A：First make sure wireless field controller registered to main controller. Learned
“ID”, and Dry/Wet levels, all at normal operating states, and batteries are charged.
B: Check if the wireless distance is over the normal range, and if there any
obstructions in the way. Communications is line of sight. Try adjusting the position
until the failure disappears.
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controller shows failure.
A：After long time without sun, the battery starts to discharge. The controller first
goes to sleep, saving power, in this condition it will beep if a key is pushed, but not
operate. If discharge continues, the controller will turn off to save power for
automatic recharge. When sun comes out, the solar panel will automatically
recharge the battery, but the user must manually turn the power on again at the
remote controller.
7. Q: The main controller screen shows “Low power”, push keys issue a long beep
but no other reaction.
A: One hour after the system closes a valve, it will check if the moisture level is
increasing. If the moisture does not increase, an error will be reported, possibly a
pipe is broken, or magnetic valve has problem. If the senor is buried deep, this
could be normal and ignored. Screen will display the error, and system will beep to
remind the user to take a look at the field.
One hour after the system closes the valve, if the moisture keeps increasing, or rain
occurs after closing the valve, there will be a failure report also, the system will
report pipe/valve failure, in the same way as a valve stuck open failure.
When the problems have been solved, the system will automatically return to
normal operation.
8. A: After wireless field controller working some time later, LCD without any
display, and keys also no reaction, main controller display this zone is failure.
Q: Because of the wireless field controller can not receive solar for long time, and
the when the backup battery voltage is less than 11 V, the controller will turn off all
the valves and pumps, then put self into sleep, waiting for the solar panel to