Calsense RRe-TRAN User manual

® RRe-TRAN USERS GUIDE
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RRe-TRAN
USERS GUIDE
For use with firmware version
1.5aand above.
CHANGE 3 INCORPORATED 1 May 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS ®
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: RRe-TRAN
1A. RRe-TRAN DESCRIPTION
1B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1C. EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
1D. HANDHELD KEY MAP
SECTION 2: BATTERY CHARGING &
REPLACEMENT
2A. CHARGING THE HANDHELD
2B. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
SECTION 3: HANDHELD ON & OFF
3A. TURNING HANDHELD ON
3B. TURNING HANDHELD OFF
SECTION 4: SELECT FROM LIST
4A. NO CONTROLLERS IN LIST
4B. SELECT A CONTROLLER
4B.1 CONTROLLER STATUS
4B.2 MAKE CHANGES
4B2.1 ACCESS CONTROL
4B2.2 STATION RUN TIMES
4B2.3 EXPECTED FLOW RATES
4B.3 TURN STATION VALVE(S)
ON & OFF
4B.4 PAUSE / RESUME STATION
VALVE(S)
4B.5 USE AUTO / UP AND AUTO /
DOWN FUNCTION WHEN
IRRIGATING ONE STATION
VALVE
SECTION 5: CHANGE LIST
5A. ADD VIA CONTROLLER
5B. PC COMMUNICATIONS
5C. DELETE CONTROLLERS !
SECTION 6: SETUP
6A. BATTERY STATUS
6B. RANGE TEST
SECTION 7: FCC INFORMATION
7A. FCC I.D. NUMBER
7B. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
7C. ANTENNA COMPLIANCE
7D. FCC PART 15
7E. FCC WARNING
SECTION 8: WARRANTY INFORMATION
8A. WARRANTY INFORMATION
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SECTION 1: RRe-TRAN
1A. RRe-TRAN Description
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6
11
10
7
812
913
Unit is OFF
( push ON key )
Characteristics:
1
INFRARED TRANSMIT / RECEIVE – Provides
serial communications capability between unit and
PC or laptop via the RRe-IR Interface adapter
provided.
4
CHARGER - Power jack connector 9 volts DC / 1
Amp.
2
ANTENNA - SMA connector for 6 ¾ inch
whip antenna.
5
DISPLAY SCREEN – Liquid crystal display screen
2.6 inches wide by 1.4 inches tall.
3
BATTERY COMPARTMENT – Located on the back
of the unit, capacity four (4) 2400 mA Hr AA 1.2 Volts
DC rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
6
SPEAKER – For keypad feedback. Produces audible
keypad clicks.
Button descriptions:
7
PLUS/AUTO - This button is used to scroll from bottom
to top of a selected screen, also AUTO/UP option
allows user to turn off single valve irrigating and turn
on next numerically higher valve in sequence. Also
used to increase a selected editable value.
11
SELECT/EDIT – This button is used to make the
choice of a highlighted item, or to select an item for
editing.
8
LEFT ARROW – This button is used to navigate the
highlight cursor to the next available position to the left
of any screen.
12
RIGHT ARROW – This button is used to navigate the
highlight cursor to the next available position to the
right of any screen.
9
MINUS/AUTO – This button is used to scroll from top
to bottom of a selected screen, also AUTO/DOWN
option allows user to turn off single valve irrigating and
turn on next numerically lower valve in sequence. Also
used to decrease a selected editable value.
13
ON/RESUME – This button is used to turn the RRe-
TRAN Handheld Radio Remote ON, or to RESUME
any highlighted valve currently paused.
10
OFF/PAUSE – This button is used to turn the RRe-
TRAN Handheld Radio Remote OFF, or to PAUSE any
highlighted station valve currently irrigating.
14
BACK/MENU – This button is used to return to the last
screen viewed.
Note: Item
number 6 is a
speaker not a
reset button. Do
not attempt to
reset the RRe-
TRAN Handheld

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1B. RRe-TRAN Technical Specifications
Transceiver Output: Maximum 2.0 watts Compatibility
Temperature: -30 degrees to +60 degrees Celsius
Receiver Sensitivity: -110dBm ET2000e: All Versions
Construction Model Numbers
Transceiver
RRe: Calsense enhanced
Dimensions: 2.3” x 4.4” x 1.3” integrated Radio
Case: Black ABS Remote board.
RRe-TRAN: Calsense enhanced
transceiver compatible
Only with the RRE Radio
Remote board.
1C. Equipment Inventory
Nomenclature Part Number
1 Carrying Case RRe-CASE
1 Handheld Radio Remote RRe-TRAN
1 6 ¾ inch Whip Antenna RRe-TRAN-ANT
1 9 VDC Charging Adapter RRe-CHG
1 RRe-Interface Adapter RRe-IR
1 RRe-TRAN User Guide PG3-RRe-TRAN-D2
1 RRe-Interface Software Disk COMM-2
1D. RRe-TRAN Key Map
Range Test
Screen shows
when access
codes are in
use.
Highlighted
selection.
There are No
CONTROLLERS in the list
Button Key:
The PLUS / AUTO button is used to scroll
from bottom to top of a sellected screen, also
PLUS/AUTO option allows user to turn off
single valve irrigating and turn on next
numerically higher value in sequence. Also
The SELECT/EDIT button is used to make a
choice of a highlighted item, or to select an
item for editing.
Legend:
Direction of
Travel.
Select From List
Change List
Setup Battery Status
There are No
CONTROLLERS in the list
Select a Region
Delete Controllers !
Add via Controller
PC Communications
Select a Site Controller Status
Make Changes
Select a Controller
Log In Station Run Times
Expected Flow
Rates
Station Number
Delete Region Delete Site
Delete Controller
Note: screens are only
available on 608.j ROM
controllers and above,
when older ROM version
controllers are contacted
"No Editing" will appear
on Controller Status
screen.
The OFF/PAUSE button is used to turn the
RRe-TRAN Handheld Radio Remote OFF, or
to PAUSE any highlighted station valve
currently irrigating.
The BACK/MENU button is used to return to
the last screen viewed.
Screen shown
when no
controller exist.
The ON/RESUME button is used to turn the
RRe-TRAN Handheld Radio Remote ON, or to
RESUME any highlighted station valve currently
paused.
Screen used in
conjunction with
IR-Interconnect
/ Command
Center
software.
The MINUS / AUTO button is used to scroll
from bottom to top of a sellected screen, also
MINUS/AUTO option allows user to turn off
single valve irrigating and turn on next
numericall
y
hi
g
her value in sequence. Also
The LEFT ARROW button is used to navigate
the highlight cursor to the next availible
position to the left of any screen.
The RIGHT ARROW button is used to navigate
the highlight cursor to the next availible position
to the right of anyscreen.

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SECTION 2: BATTERY CHARGING &
REPLACEMENT
The RRe-TRAN Handheld Radio Remote will arrive
mostly charged. Push the ON/RESUME key and
scroll down to SETUP. Press the SELECT/EDIT
button to access the BATTERY STATUS screen. If
the battery reads FULL you may use it at this point.
2A. Charging the Handheld
If the Handheld BATTERY STATUS screen reads
anything other than FULL. Plug the charging
transformer (RRe-CHR) into an approved 110 AC
outlet. Attach the 9 VDC charging adapter (RRe-
CHG) to the Handheld Radio Remote (RRe-TRAN).
If the Handheld screen reads “Unit is OFF” and does
not “Wake-Up” you must turn the Handheld on using
the ON/RESUME key.
The Handheld Radio Remote must be on to
recharge correctly. Normal charge time is 2 to 3
hours.
Charging Guidelines
1. It is best to plug the RRe-TRAN handheld radio remote
into the charger and do not disturb until the unit has
completed the charging cycle. Disturbances can cause
slight changes in the measured voltages and cause
charging to false terminate. If the unit charge cycle
ends unexpectedly, remove the charger plug, wait 10
seconds, then reinsert to reinitiate charging cycle.
2. If the cells are deeply discharged (i.e. screen is blank)
and you begin a charging cycle, you may find that
charging could end in less than 1 hour. If this happens
you will need to restart charging again in order to fully
charge the cells. Remove the charger plug from the
unit, wait 10 seconds, and then reinsert the plug to
reinitiate charging cycle.
Recharging the Handheld Radio Remote unit should
be accomplished by the user any time that the unit is
not in use, or the battery level reading is weak.
Note: You should charge the Handheld Radio
Remote unit after each use or when battery status
reads weak.
The CHARGING STATUS screen is displayed
(Figure 2.0.1).
CHARGING STATUS
Status: CHARGING
Time: 2.5 mins
VBatt: 5.02V / 0.00V
NONE
Figure 2.0.1
Status: This entry shows the current condition of the
re-charging process it will show as one of the
following entries:
Charging: The handheld unit is currently recharging.
Problem: The handheld is experiencing a problem with
the recharging process.
Full Charge: The handheld unit has completed its
recharging cycle.
Min: This portion of the screen shows the amount of
time in minutes and tenths of a minute since this
recharging cycle began.
VBatt=: This entry shows the current voltage status
of the batteries in volts DC.
Termination Code: This notification is displayed at
the bottom center of the screen and will show one of
the following entries:
None: Not yet done all normal.
NEG V: Normal termination code when charging
partially discharged batteries.
Time: 245 minutes, the normal termination code when
charging fully discharged batteries.
MAX V: Greater than 7.2 volts DC. Indicates a
questionable battery pack.
MIN V: Less than 5.0 Volts DC after 2 minutes.
Indicates a questionable battery pack.
2B. Battery Replacement
To Replace the NiMH (Nickel Magnesium Hydride)
batteries remove the battery compartment cover.
Replace all four 2500 AA 1.2 Volt batteries as a set
and reinstall the battery compartment cover.
Note: Do not use different quality batteries together. Replace all
four (4) batteries at one time. Be sure to match the battery polarity
with those pictured on the bottom of the battery compartment.
CAUTION:
Do not operate Handheld Radio Remote without antenna
properly installed. Do not store Radio Remote for long periods
of time without charging batteries at least once every 20 days.

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SECTION 3: HANDHELD ON & OFF
3A. Turning Handheld ON
Before you get started make sure that the unit has
batteries, and is fully charged.
1. Press the ON/RESUME key to
activate the handheld unit.
The MAIN MENU screen is displayed (Figure 3.0.1).
Chan
g
e List
Setup
( 20 in List )
ALABASTER COVE
Select From List
Figure 3.0.1
Note: The RRe-Tran can be personalized to read
anything up to 50 characters on the title bar of this
screen to aid in identifying owner / operator, by use
of the RRe Interface software.
Example: in figure 3.0.1 the hand held has been
renamed to ALABASTER COVE from the default
MAIN setting.
“X” in List: This is the number of controllers
currently stored in the handheld unit.
See Section 4.0 for explanation of menu screen
choices.
3B. Turning Handheld OFF
The handheld unit must be returned to the MAIN
MENU screen in order to turn it OFF. The Unit will
also turn off automatically after 10 minutes of non-
use.
1. Press the PAUSE/OFF key to
deactivate the handheld unit.
The handheld unit screen will appear as shown
(Figure 3.0.2).
Note: The unit will display writing on screen even
when in the OFF position.
Unit is OFF
(
p
ush ON ke
y
)
Figure 3.0.2

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SECTION 4: SELECT FROM LIST
From the MAIN MENU screen (Figure 3.0.1).
1.
2. Press the SELECT/EDIT key
once the SELECT FROM LIST
choice has been made.
When the ‘Select From List’ choice is selected there
are two options that can appear depending on the
current condition of your handheld Radio Remote
unit.
4A. No Controllers in List
The screen shown in figure 4.0.1 indicates that
there are currently no controllers stored in this
handheld remote. To add controllers to this unit see
Section 5 ‘Change List’ of this manual.
Select a Controller
There are NO
CONTROLLERS in
the list
Figure 4.0.1
1. Press the BACK/MENU key
to return to the MAIN MENU
screen (Figure 3.0.1).
4B. Select a Controller
This screen allows the user to access a controller
that has been added to the handheld unit controller
list. The Handheld unit can store up to 270 individual
controllers (Figure 4.0.2).
# S/N: 27276
# S/N: 27304
# S/N: 27305
# S/N: 27308
Select a Controller
# S/N: 27272
# S/N: 27273
# S/N: 27274
Figure 4.0.2
Note: While using RRe-Interface Software the
controller list as shown above may be edited to
show controller names instead of serial numbers.
1.
2. Press the SELECT/EDIT key
once a controller has been
chosen.
When a controller is selected the SELECT A
STATION screen will appear as shown (Figure
4.0.3).
Note: This is the screen from which routine
communication commands are initiated to and from
the selected controller.
1:
2:
3:
SELECT A STATION
Controller Status
Make Chan
g
es
Figure 4.0.3
Press the PLUS/AUTO or
MINUS/AUTO keys to scroll
through the menu choices.
Press the PLUS/AUTO or
MINUS/AUTO keys to scroll
through the menu choices.

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Note: The SELECT/EDIT key serves the same
purpose as the ON/RESUME key in the SELECT
STATION screen.
4B.1 Controller Status:
This screen allows the user to view the following
information:
Controller serial number.
Individual valves ON or PAUSED.
Real time gallon per minute flow rate.
Controller valve amperage draw.
Valve expected flow rate.
Also displays the following situational information:
Master Valve Short
Pump Short
Mainline Break.
Rain Detected.
Freeze Detected
Stop Switch.
Pause Switch
High Wind Pause.
Master valve Override w/ remaining time.
Valve ON and reason this controller.
When controller is part of a chain:
Chain Down.
Valve On elsewhere in the chain & why.
From the SELECT A STATION screen
(Figure 4.0.3).
1. Press the SELECT/EDIT key
once CONTROLLER STATUS has
been chosen.
The CONTROLLER STATUS screen is displayed
(Figure 4.1.1).
14 EXPECTED
14 GPM 0.46 AMPS
ALABASTER COVE
(
valves on
)
(
time
)
4: 14.9 min
Figure 4.1.1
Note: Figure 4.1.1 shows ‘All Stations OFF’. This
screen appears when no action is being performed
by the controller of choice.
Note: When this screen is displayed the handheld
unit will keep in constant communication with the
controller selected. This is accompanied by a
beeping sound from the handheld unit.
2. Press the BACK/MENU key
to return to the SELECT A
STATION screen (Figure 3.0.3).
4B.2 Make Changes:
This section of the handheld unit allows the user to
edit the following individual station valve information:
Total Minutes
Minutes Per Cycle
Soak In Time
Percent Of ET (if % of ET in use)
Also allows the user to compare individual station
expected flow rates to the actual station flow rate
and edit the following:
Expected GPM
Square Footage
Inches per Hour (adjusted automatically)
The SELECT A STATION screen is displayed
(Figure 4.2.1).
SELECT A STATION
Controller Status
Make Chan
g
es
1:
2:
3:
Figure 4.2.1

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4B.2.1 Access Control:
If the controller being contacted has Access Control
restrictions in place, the user will have to send an
Access Code to the controller prior to making any
changes to station information or learning expected
flow rates for a given station.
When MAKE CHANGES is selected on the SELECT
A STATION screen the LOG IN screen will appear
as shown (Figure 4.2.1.1).
LOG IN
Access Code: - - -
(push SELECT
to Log In )
Figure 4.2.1.1
1. Press the RIGHT/LEFT ARROW
keys to move the highlight to the
desired choice.
2.
3. Press the SELECT/EDIT key
once an access code
has been entered.
Once access has been established the SELECT
WHAT TO CHANGE screen will be displayed figure
4.2.1.2
1:
2:
3:
SELECT WHAT TO CHANGE
Station Run Times
Ex
p
ected Flow Rates
Figure 4.2.1.2
4B.2.2 Station Run Times:
From the SELECT WHAT TO CHANGE screen
( Figure 4.2.1.2).
1.
2. Press the SELECT/EDIT key
once STATION RUN TIMES
has been chosen.
Controller individual station screen is displayed
(Figure 4.2.2.1).
Sta 15
Total: 5.0 mins
C
y
cle: 1 mins
Soak: 5 mins
Figure 4.2.2.1
3.
Press the PLUS/AUTO or
MINUS/AUTO keys to scroll
through the menu choices.
Press the PLUS/AUTO or
MINUS/AUTO keys to scroll
through each of the controller’s
stations.
Press the PLUS/AUTO or
MINUS/AUTO keys to
increase of decrease the
highlighted section.

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4. Press the RIGHT/LEFT ARROW
keys to move the highlight to the
desired choice.
5.
Note: Once all individual station data has been
updated you will be required to send the changes to
the controller.
6. Press the BACK/MENU key
to access the SEND YOUR
CHANGES screen.
The SEND YOUR CHANGES screen is displayed
(Figure 4.2.2.2).
Send Your Changes?
YES
Figure 4.2.2.2
1.
2. Press the SELECT/EDIT key
once choice has been made.
Note: If YES was selected all changes will be sent to
the controller at this time. If NO was selected all
entries made on the remote will be set back to what
they were before this session.
Note: The Radio Remote will loop to the SEND
YOUR CHANGES screen if any other key is pressed
until a choice is made.
4B.2.3 Expected Flow Rates:
From the SELECT WHAT TO CHANGE screen
( Figure 4.2.1.2).
1.
2. Press the SELECT/EDIT key
once EXPECTED FLOW RATES
has been chosen.
Controller individual station screen is displayed
(Figure 4.2.3.1).
Sta 4
Ex
p
ected GPM: 13
S
q
Foota
g
e: 100
(
Inches/Hr: 12.51
)
(press ON to turn on )
Figure 4.2.3.1
3.
4. Press the RIGHT/LEFT ARROW
keys to move the highlight to the
desired choice.
Press the PLUS/AUTO or
MINUS/AUTO keys to adjust
the selected entry.
Press the PLUS/AUTO or
MINUS/AUTO keys to select
YES or NO.
Press the PLUS/AUTO or
MINUS/AUTO keys to scroll
through the menu choices.
Press the PLUS/AUTO or
MINUS/AUTO keys to scroll
through each of the controller’s
stations.