Calsense CS3000 User manual

CS3000
USER’S GUIDE

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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Contents
Introduction and Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 6
Calsense Customer Service ........................................................................................................................... 7
Controller Hardware Overview ..................................................................................................................... 8
CS3000 Wall Mount .................................................................................................................................. 8
CS3000 Stainless Steel Enclosure.............................................................................................................. 9
CS3000 Double Wide Stainless-Steel Enclosure ..................................................................................... 10
CS3000 Turn-Key Solar Package.............................................................................................................. 11
FLOWSENSE®............................................................................................................................................ 12
Water Management................................................................................................................................ 12
Flow Monitoring...................................................................................................................................... 12
Sharing Data Between Controllers.......................................................................................................... 13
Device Compatibility ................................................................................................................................... 14
2-Wire Decoders ..................................................................................................................................... 14
2-Station 2-Wire Decoder ................................................................................................................... 14
POC Decoder ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Soil Moisture Sensor Decoder............................................................................................................. 15
Compatible Flow Sensors........................................................................................................................ 16
Calsense Flow Meters ......................................................................................................................... 16
Third-Party Flow Sensors .................................................................................................................... 16
Compatible Calsense Weather Sensors .................................................................................................. 17
ET Gage ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Tipping Rain Bucket............................................................................................................................. 17
Wind Gage........................................................................................................................................... 17
WEATHERSENSE ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Third-Party Weather Sensors.................................................................................................................. 17
Central Control............................................................................................................................................ 18
Command Center Online ........................................................................................................................ 18
How to Use this User’s Guide ..................................................................................................................... 19

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Keypad Features...................................................................................................................................... 19
Status Screen .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Controller Alerts...................................................................................................................................... 21
Program Changes .................................................................................................................................... 21
Irrigation Details...................................................................................................................................... 22
Viewing Station Group Finish Times ....................................................................................................... 22
Initial Program Setup .................................................................................................................................. 24
Date & Time ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Contrast, Backlight & Volume ................................................................................................................. 25
Disabling Stations.................................................................................................................................... 25
Stations On-at-a-Time............................................................................................................................. 26
Reference ET Values................................................................................................................................ 27
Assigning Points of Connection (POCs) to Mainlines .............................................................................. 28
Viewing Mainline Status ......................................................................................................................... 29
Viewing POC Status................................................................................................................................. 29
Additional Steps for 2-Wire ........................................................................................................................ 30
Discovering 2-Wire Decoders.................................................................................................................. 30
Assigning Stations to 2-Wire Decoders................................................................................................... 31
Assigning POCs to 2-Wire Decoders........................................................................................................ 32
Scheduling Irrigation ................................................................................................................................... 33
Setting up Station Groups ....................................................................................................................... 33
Adding a New Station Group .............................................................................................................. 33
Adjusting Station Group Settings........................................................................................................ 33
Scheduling Irrigation Start Times and Water Days ................................................................................. 35
Prioritizing Station Groups ...................................................................................................................... 36
Percent Adjust......................................................................................................................................... 37
Using a Pump During Irrigation............................................................................................................... 38
Stations ....................................................................................................................................................... 39
Individual Station Irrigation Schedule..................................................................................................... 39
Adjusting Stations Settings ................................................................................................................. 39
Manually Testing Stations....................................................................................................................... 41
Station History Report ............................................................................................................................ 41

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Station Summary Report......................................................................................................................... 42
ET and Weather Sensors ............................................................................................................................. 43
Specifying Use of Real-Time Weather..................................................................................................... 43
Configuring On-Site Weather Sensors .................................................................................................... 44
Configuring an ET Gage....................................................................................................................... 44
Configuring a Tipping Rain Bucket ...................................................................................................... 44
Configuring a Wind Gage .................................................................................................................... 45
Setting up a Third-Party Rain Switch....................................................................................................... 45
Setting up a Third-Party Freeze Switch ................................................................................................... 46
Viewing and Clearing Accumulated Rain ................................................................................................ 46
ET & Rain Report ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Real-Time Weather Status ...................................................................................................................... 47
Assigning Moisture Sensors to Station Groups....................................................................................... 48
Unlinking Orphan Station Decoders ....................................................................................................... 49
Unlinking Orphan POC Decoders ............................................................................................................ 50
Manual Water Operations .......................................................................................................................... 51
Testing Stations....................................................................................................................................... 51
Manually Watering ................................................................................................................................. 52
Manual Programs.................................................................................................................................... 53
Manually Opening or Closing the Master Valve ..................................................................................... 54
Opening or Closing a Master Valve Immediately................................................................................ 54
Scheduling a Master Valve to Open.................................................................................................... 54
Performing a Station Inspection/Walk-Thru........................................................................................... 55
Suspending or Preventing Irrigation ........................................................................................................... 56
No Water Days ........................................................................................................................................ 56
Turn Controller Off.................................................................................................................................. 56
Flow Monitoring.......................................................................................................................................... 58
Installing a Flow Meter ........................................................................................................................... 58
Flow Meters and Master Valves ............................................................................................................. 58
Configuring a Traditional POC............................................................................................................. 58
Configuring a Bypass Manifold ........................................................................................................... 59
Acquire Flow Rates.................................................................................................................................. 60
Delay Between Valves............................................................................................................................. 61

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Detecting Mainline Breaks ...................................................................................................................... 62
Detecting Leaks ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Defining High and Low Flow Actions....................................................................................................... 63
Maximum Time to Fill Mainline .............................................................................................................. 64
Viewing Mainline Usage.......................................................................................................................... 65
Budgets ....................................................................................................................................................... 66
Irrigating Using a Budget......................................................................................................................... 66
Defining a Budget for each Billing Period ............................................................................................... 68
Configuring Usage that Impacts the Budget ........................................................................................... 69
Irrigation Reduction within Budget......................................................................................................... 69
Comparing Actual Usage to the Budget.................................................................................................. 71
Lights ........................................................................................................................................................... 72
Scheduling Lights..................................................................................................................................... 72
Turning Lights On or Off.......................................................................................................................... 73
Viewing Lights Status .............................................................................................................................. 73
Viewing Lights Summary ......................................................................................................................... 74
Communication........................................................................................................................................... 75
Subscription Services and Renewal......................................................................................................... 75
Communication Options ......................................................................................................................... 75
Test Cloud Communications ................................................................................................................... 76
Test Radio Communications ................................................................................................................... 76
Configuring Hub Communications .......................................................................................................... 76
Activating Software Options ................................................................................................................... 77
Appendix A – Troubleshooting Alerts ......................................................................................................... 78
Appendix B - Soil Types ............................................................................................................................... 81
Controller Behavior................................................................................................................................. 81
Appendix C - Head Types ............................................................................................................................ 82

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Introduction and Getting Started
Calsense uses the power of data intelligence and smart technologies to usher in a new era of water
management solutions for our clients and the planet.
We began our journey in water management over 30-years ago by providing central control for
landscape irrigation across diverse industries, including municipalities, K-12 school districts,
departments of transportation, and more. We earned a reputation for cost-effective solutions that
enhance the beauty and health of our customers’ landscapes. Today, with the need for water
sustainability universally recognized, our data-driven approach is one the entire industry is seeking to
emulate.
The Calsense CS3000 Irrigation Controller is an important water conservation and management tool.
Some of its major water management features include flow monitoring and weather-based irrigation
which uses daily evapotranspiration (ET) to automatically calculate station run times based upon
landscape details such as plant material, head type, and sun exposure.
The CS3000 provides a wide range of programming flexibility, including:
•Unlimited programs which can water individual stations or interspersed to maximize system
capacity and reduce watering time
•The ability to assign landscape details as plant material, head type, sun exposure to groups of
stations to simplify programming of stations with similar characteristics
•Support for managing flow on up to four mainlines and 12-points of connection simultaneously
when sharing flow with multiple controllers
•Automatic cycle and soak scheduling to water each station for a fixed cycle time and allow the
water to soak in between cycles, maximizing water saturation and minimizing runoff
•Ability to accommodate multiple types of irrigation schedules including irrigating even days, odd
days, prescribed days of the week, and interval scheduling ranging from every other day up to
every four weeks
•Unique predictive water budget feature which maximizes savings during drought conditions
•Manual programs, which allow the user to schedule stations to run for a preset time, up to 6-
times per day, for hydro-seeding and new planting
•Electrical alerts, such as short circuits and no currents, to help the user troubleshoot field wiring
and solenoid problems
•Permanent memory stores all controller programming and setup data, including date and time,
in non-erasable memory
•Available in multiple station counts including 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, or 48 stations. If less than 48
stations are purchased initially, additional stations can be added at any time in the field.
•Supports up to 128-stations when using 2-Wire. This can either be 128 2-Wire stations or, when
combined with conventional-wired stations, up to 80 2-Wire stations and up to 48 conventional-
wired stations.

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Calsense Customer Service
Calsense understands the need to provide hands-on field training upon product installation. The
purchase price of our product includes access to trained Account Managers who will educate personnel
on how to operate all the features included in the Calsense products, such as our cloud-based central
control application, Command Center Online. This service is provided at no charge to the customer to
ensure our customer’s site is successful in achieving their water management goals.
Remote phone and video support are also available by our dedicated, in-house Customer Service team.
For service or repair, please call [phone] or [phone]. Hours of operation are Monday
through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

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Controller Hardware Overview
CS3000 Wall Mount
The Calsense wall-mounted gray box (model CS3-xx-WM) is a completely assembled unit, pre-mounted
with a Calsense controller (Figure 1). The box is constructed of weather and vandal-resistant stainless
steel. The unit comes complete with transient and lightning protection and factory-labeled terminals. It
also features a security-tight locking mechanism, louvered vents with splash guards, and bee/wasp
screens. Wall mount options 1 and 2 include pre-drilled holes for radios antennas for use with the
Cellular (model CS3-GR-KIT), Wireless Ethernet (model CS3-WEN-KIT), Spread Spectrum Radio (model
CS3-SR-KIT), and Local Radio (model CS3-LR-KT) options . All wall-mounted gray boxes come with 10-
year warranties and are fully UL Certified.
Figure 1: CS3000 Wall Mount

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CS3000 Stainless Steel Enclosure
The Calsense Heavy-Duty Stainless-Steel Enclosure (model CS3-xx-S) is a complete factory-assembled
unit, pre-mounted with a Calsense controller (Figure 2). The controller is mounted at a 25° angle for easy
access and viewing. The enclosure is constructed of weather- and vandal-resistant stainless steel. The
unit comes complete with transient and lightning protection, factory-labeled terminals, GFCI outlet, and
keyed switch.
It also features a security-tight locking mechanism, louvered vents with splash guards, and bee/wasp
screens. The S1 and S2 options include pre-drilled holes for radios antennas for use with the Cellular
(model CS3-GR-KIT), Wireless Ethernet (model CS3-WEN-KIT), Spread Spectrum Radio (model CS3-SR-
KIT), and Local Radio (model CS3-LR-KT) options . All SSE enclosures come with 10-year warranties and
are fully UL Certified.
Figure 2: CS3000 Stainless Steel Enclosure

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CS3000 Double Wide Stainless-Steel Enclosure
The Double-Wide Heavy-Duty Stainless-Steel Enclosure is a complete factory-assembled unit, pre-
mounted with a combination of any two Calsense CS3000 Irrigation Controllers (Figure 3). When
ordered, the Double-Wide enclosure includes either two CS3000 8-conventional station (model CS3-8-
SD) or two CS3000 2-Wire (model CS3-2W-SD) controllers with further expansion available by
purchasing station kits. There is also a third model available which includes a single 8-conventional
station controller and one 2-Wire controller (model CS3-8-2W-SD).
The enclosure is constructed of weather and vandal-resistant stainless steel. The unit comes complete
with transient and lightning protection, factory-labeled terminals, GFCI outlet, and keyed switch. It also
features a security-tight locking mechanism, louvered vents with splash guards, and bee/wasp screens.
The D1 and D2 models include pre-drilled holes for radio antennas for use with the Cellular (model CS3-
GR-KIT), Wireless Ethernet (model CS3-WEN-KIT), Spread Spectrum Radio (model CS3-SR-KIT), and Local
Radio (model CS3-LR-KT) options . All double-wide SSE enclosures come with 10-year warranties and are
fully UL Certified.
Figure 3: Double Wide Stainless Steel Enclosure

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CS3000 Turn-Key Solar Package
Utilizing solar energy, the CS3-SL offers a smart sustainable solution for managing resources and labor
costs in one convenient turn-key kit, accessible anywhere, anytime from any internet-connected device
(Figure 4). The CS3-SL unit is housed in a flip-top enclosure that includes a Calsense CS3000 irrigation
controller housed on the left. The right section of the double-wide houses the solar controller/charger
equipment. This includes batteries, a power inverter, a power monitor and circuit breakers. Pre-
assembled and pre-wired for convenience, the CS3-SL offers up to 48 stations, or as a 2-Wire controller,
all featuring the CS3-GR-KIT communication option.
The CS3-SL provides robust irrigation management with simple installation, as well as minor lifetime
maintenance by maximizing battery charge and health automatically. The controller is mounted at a 25°
angle for easy access, viewing, and programming. The self-sustaining efficiency of this solar kit makes it
the most environmentally friendly irrigation controller on the market, which can easily be integrated
into your existing Calsense system.
Figure 4: CS3000 Turn Key Solar Enclosure

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FLOWSENSE®
The Calsense enhanced FLOWSENSE®option, specified as CS3-FL, allows multiple controllers to share
an internet-connected communication option, master valves, flow meters, and pumps, as well as real-
time weather data from devices such as an ET Gage, Tipping Rain Bucket, and/or third-party rain and
freeze sensors. This sharing is accomplished through a two-way communication link between the
controllers in the field, using the Hardwire (models CS3-M and CS3-MSSE) or Spread Spectrum Radio
(model CS3-SR) options.
FLOWSENSE technology is designed to allow the user to setup and operate this feature directly in the
field with the Calsense CS3000 controller. No other software is required. The FLOWSENSE option uses
innovative technology to communicate between controllers and manage the proper operation of
irrigation valves.
Benefits of the FLOWSENSE option include:
•Ability to share a single internet-connected central communication device
•Synchronizes programming across controllers so any controller on the chain can be programmed
from any other controller in that chain
•Eliminates the need for additional relays when sharing pumps or master valves with several
controllers
•Manages the number of valves that can be turned on at a time based on mainline flow
capacities
•Eliminates scheduling conflicts with multiple controllers
•Provides water management capabilities with or without a Flow Meter
Water Management
With FLOWSENSE, the user can control the number of valves turned on based on the flow capacities of
each mainline. This minimizes the water window; thus, the allowable mainline flow rate is never
exceeded, ensuring pumps operate at their capacity and each irrigation mainline functions at maximum
efficiency. The user can select the maximum mainline flow rate both with and without pumps. In
addition, the user can control the number of valves coming on for areas of the main line based on
mainline capacities.
The CS3000 also introduces the capability of managing flow on up to four mainlines simultaneously. The
result is up to four irrigation mainlines operating at maximum efficiency, all controlled in the field solely
by the CS3000 Irrigation Controllers. Additionally, turning on stations by using the manual feature or any
internet-connected device including smart phones ensures that, even during programmed irrigation, the
maximum capacity of each mainline is not exceeded.
Flow Monitoring
Like a single controller, FLOWSENSE accurately pinpoints valves with high flows caused by broken
sprinklers, risers, or pipes and low flows. When such a flow event occurs, affected valves are identified,
shut off, and alerts are generated to notify the user for quick and easy repair. The controllers also
identify electrical problems, such as shorted solenoids and broken wires. When a faulty valve is detected
and shut off, the next available valve is turned on. Thus, FLOWSENSE is always working to shorten the
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Sharing Data Between Controllers
The FLOWSENSE feature provides the ability to configure the controller to share a point of connection
with other controllers within a FLOWSENSE chain.
To configure FLOWSENSE (Figure 5):
1. From the Main Menu, navigate to Setup and select FLOWSENSE. The FLOWSENSE screen
displays.
2. Navigate to Is this controller in a FLOWSENSE chain? and use +/-to select Yes or No.
•If Yes:
i. Navigate to FLOWSENSE address and use +/-to change internal
communication address of controller. The controller with the internet-
connected device should be addressed “A”. The other controllers in the chain
can be addressed “B” through “L” in any order, but each must be unique.
ii. Navigate to Number of controllers in the chain and use +/-to select number of
controllers.
Note: This setting is only available for the controller addressed “A”.
iii. Navigate to and select Start Scan to discover controllers in the chain.
3. When finished, press BACK to save changes, and return to Main menu.
Figure 5: FLOWSENSE Screen

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Device Compatibility
2-Wire Decoders
Calsense 2-Wire technology provides easy and cost-effective installation and built-in robust lightning
and surge protection, making it durable and reliable. Decoders not only receive commands from the
controller but also send real-time information back. Diagnostic information is gathered automatically
from each decoder on a continual, real-time basis and recorded and transmitted back to the controller
as well as the Command Center Online cloud application.
2-Station 2-Wire Decoder
The Calsense 2-Station 2-Wire decoder (model CS-2W-2ST) operates up to 2-solenoids using uniquely
colored wires for each station (Figure 6). A single controller can operate up to 128 2-Wire stations,
spread across a maximum of 70 physical 2-Station decoders.
Figure 6: 2 Station 2-Wire Decoders

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POC Decoder
The Calsense POC 2-Wire decoder (model CS-2W-POC) operates a single master valve and Calsense Flow
Meter (model FM). A single controller can operate up to six POC decoders with a maximum of 12-POCs
in a chain of controllers using FLOWSENSE technology (Figure 7).
Soil Moisture Sensor Decoder
The Calsense soil moisture sensor is used to accurately measure the volumetric water content at the
depth at which the sensor is placed, by measuring the dielectric constant of the soil using
capacitance/frequency domain technology. It is used to maintain soil water balance for optimum plant
growth and to manage the amount of irrigation water applied.
The model CS-2W-MOIST is used in conjunction with the 2-Wire option, model CS3-2WIRE-OPT offered
only with the Calsense model CS3000 irrigation controller. The dual sensor/ decoder comes with the
standard 16-foot cable for proper sensor placement and the ability to wire one remote control valve to
the 2-Wire cable. Moisture sensors can be installed anywhere on the 2-Wire path up to 7,000 ft. of total
cable length.
Smart technology enables assigning any decoder’s serial number associated with a specific moisture
sensor location, to a group of like stations at the controller. The model CS3000 uses the sensor reading
measured at the beginning of each irrigation cycle compared to the user defined set point to determine
when to stop irrigation.
Figure 7: POC Decoder

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Compatible Flow Sensors
Calsense Flow Meters
Calsense Flow Meters are available in a variety of models, each supporting a different size. See the
Available Flow Meter Sizes and Models table below for more information. The correct Flow Meter size is
not determined by the size of the irrigation mainline, but rather by the station flow rates. Selection of
Flow Meter size depends on the following factors:
•Maximum flow rate, in gpm, for the system
•Minimum flow rate, in gpm, for the system
•Permissible pressure loss through the flow meter
Available Flow Meter Sizes and Models
Flow Meter Size
Min Upstream Pipe length
Min Downstream Pipe Length
Pipe Diameter
1”
10”
5”
1”
1.25”
12.5”
6.25”
1.25”
1.5”
15”
7.5”
1.5”
2”
20”
10”
2”
3”
30”
15”
3”
To determine the correct Flow Meter size in an irrigation system, first determine the station with the
highest flow rate on the system. Next determine the station with the lowest flow rate on the system.
Then make sure that both flow rates are within the operating range of the selected Flow Meter size in
the table below. For systems with a large mainline, consider using multiple Flow Meters configured as a
bypass manifold to read both high and low flowing valves.
Recommended Flow Meter Operating Ranges
Model
Min Flow (0.5 fps)
Min Flow (1 fps)
Max Flow (15 fps)
Max Flow (15 fps)
PSI Loss @ gpm
FM-1B
2 gpm
3 gpm
50 gpm
50 gpm
0.5 psi @ 36 gpm
FM-1.25B
3 gpm
5 gpm
81 gpm
81 gpm
0.5 psi @ 69 gpm
FM-1.5B
4 gpm
7 gpm
105 gpm
106 gpm
0.5 psi @ 96 gpm
Model
Min Flow (0.5 fps)
Min Flow (1 fps)
Max Flow (15 fps)
Max Flow (30 fps)
PSI Loss @ gpm
FM-1.5
4 gpm
7 gpm
105 gpm
212 gpm
0.5 psi @ 96 gpm
FM-2
6 gpm
11 gpm
166 gpm
333 gpm
0.5 psi @ 165 gpm
FM-2B
6 gpm
11 gpm
166 gpm
333 gpm
0.5 psi @ 165 gpm
FM-3
12 gpm
24 gpm
363 gpm
727 gpm
0.5 psi @ 390 gpm
Model
Min Flow (0.5 fps)
Min Flow (1 fps)
Max Flow (15 fps)
Max Flow (15 fps)
PSI Loss @ gpm
FMBX
0.5 fps
1 fps
15 fps
30 gpm
n/a
Third-Party Flow Sensors
Compatible Impeller and Ultrasonic Flow Sensors
The CS3000 irrigation controller is also compatible with several third-party flow sensors including those
from Data Industrial®, Creative Sensor Technology (CST), FLOWMEC®, and Netafim™. When using one of

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these flow sensors, select FMBX as the flow meter type in the controller and enter the manufacturer-
supplied K value and offset.
Compatible Hydrometers
The Calsense CS3000 includes support for Bermad, Arad, and Netafim hydrometers. Electronic Register
and Photodiode Register hydrometers require no special configuration within the controller other than
selecting FMBX as the flow meter type. However, reed switch register hydrometers require you to select
the size of the hydrometer and the pulse rate. Reed switches that are supported include 1-pulse per 1-
gallon and 1-pulse per 10-gallon switches.
Caution: Calsense does not recommended using Netafim HM 4” ER, HM 6” ER, HM 8” ER, or HM 8” ER
with the CS3000 due to compatibility issues between the products.
Compatible Calsense Weather Sensors
ET Gage
Using a Calsense ET Gage (model ETG), the CS3000 Irrigation Controller collects real-time daily
evapotranspiration (ET) to calculate station run times automatically. To connect to an ET Gage, the
controller must have a weather option (model CS3-W-KIT).
Tipping Rain Bucket
The Calsense Tipping Rain Bucket (model RB-1) allows a CS3000 controller with the weather option
(model CS3-W-KIT) to keep a record of accumulated rainfall and adjust irrigation accordingly.
Wind Gage
Wind speed can be monitored by a Calsense CS3000 controller using a Calsense Wind Gage (model WG-
1) to modify the irrigation schedule to ensure efficient watering. The irrigation controller must have a
weather option to connect to the Wind Gage (model CS3-W-KIT).
WEATHERSENSE
WEATHERSENSE is a feature available in the cloud-based Calsense Command Center Online software
which retrieves real-time evapotranspiration (ET) and rain data without the need for an on-site ET Gage
or Rain Bucket. This information can be shared to controllers in the field automatically.
Third-Party Weather Sensors
The CS3000 is compatible with most third-party rain and freeze sensors. These third-party sensors
typically operate by breaking the connection between the field common wire and the controller. To take
full advantage of the controller’s features, the weather option (model CS3-W-KIT) provides maximum
flexibility including individual terminals for rain and freeze sensors. Alternately, a rain switch can be
wired to the SW1 input on the POC terminal if a weather option is not available. Connecting a sensor
without either of these options disables some of the controller’s features when irrigation is halted due
to a rain or freeze event.

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Central Control
Command Center Online
Calsense Command Center Online is a cloud-based package designed to provide complete irrigation
control. It is specifically designed for easy operation and requires no prior computer experience. Flow
and electrical issues in the field are pinpointed in an Alerts report which enables maintenance crews to
handle problems efficiently. Engineered for easy and reliable access, all that is needed is a username
and password to start obtaining data from Cellular, Ethernet, or Wireless Ethernet (Wi-Fi) controllers in
the field.
Programming changes can be made to the irrigation system without having to go to the field. Daily
weather information can be shared automatically to adjust station run times to manager water and
labor costs. Decisions made and actions taken are based on real-time conditions of the landscape
through the reporting capabilities of the system. System reports include complete records of the details
for every irrigation cycle, water usage versus water budget amounts, the gallons and percentages of
water savings, and what events and changes have occurred at the controller. Additionally, system
administrators have management reports listing sites and users for their company.
Accessible remotely from any internet-connected device, Command Center Online also features the
ability to turn stations on and off. Besides the ability to turn on up to six valves simultaneously, it
provides real-time flow information, details if a mainline break occurs, real-time weather data if you
have an on-site weather device, and so on. The Command Center Online cloud application can also send
and receive real-time weather data to and from any irrigation controller to which it is linked. It can
receive daily ET data from a Calsense ET Gage (model ETG) and rainfall from a Calsense Tipping Rain
Bucket (model RB-1) and send them to other field controllers. For sites without an ET Gage or Rain
Bucket, Calsense’s own WEATHERSENSE service may be used.