Rain Bird ICI+ User manual

P/N 640338 Rev. 12/19
Integrated Control Interface Plus
(ICI+)
Installation Manual

2
ICI+ Installation Manual
Prior to Installation: Verify Communication Protocol.....................................................................................3
Installing the ICI+ ..........................................................................................................................................4
Installation Checklist .....................................................................................................................................5
Verify Contents of the Packing Box ..............................................................................................................6
Recommended Power Supply Methods and Devices...................................................................................7
Choose Location to Mount the ICI+ ..............................................................................................................8
Gather Installation Tools...............................................................................................................................9
Mount ICI+...................................................................................................................................................10
Connect ICI+ Ground Wire (Not Included)..................................................................................................11
Connect Field Wiring...................................................................................................................................12
USB Connections........................................................................................................................................13
Radio (LINK) Connections ..........................................................................................................................14
Connect Source Power ...............................................................................................................................15
Complete Installation...................................................................................................................................16
Appendix - Grounding Requirements..........................................................................................................17
Grounding Requirements for the IC System™ ...........................................................................................18
Central Grounding Grid...............................................................................................................................19
LINK Radio Antenna, Coaxial Cable and Grounding Installation Steps .....................................................20
Coaxial Cable Connection to ICI+LINK Module..........................................................................................24
LINK Radio Installation Detail for Base Antenna, Coaxial Cable & Grounding Wires ................................25
Antenna Grounding Lug Mounting Detail....................................................................................................26
Weatherproofing Coaxial Cable Connections.............................................................................................27
Mounting and Wiring of Polyphaser Surge Arrestor ...................................................................................28
Installation Detail for 3-Rod Grounding Gird at Central Location................................................................29
ICI+ System Specifications .........................................................................................................................30

3
P/N 640338 Rev. 12/19
Prior to Installation: Verify Communication Protocol
Verify the switch on your ICI+ CPU board, located inside of the box in the top left corner,
is toggled to the correct communication protocol based on the type of field hardware
you have installed. The switch is located in the top right corner of the CPU board (see
Figure A). If the switch is not in the correct position, simply toggle it to the correct one.
IC System™ (Only)
The switch must be toggled up, to TWX. The LED light on ICI+ door should be green.
IC System™ and 2-Wire Satellites (with IFX boards) or LINK Satellites
(with IFB LINK or IFX LINK boards)
The switch must be toggled up, to TWX. The LED light on ICI+ door should be green.
Satellites (Only)
The switch must be toggled down, to TWI. The LED light on ICI+ door should be amber.
LINK (Radio) Satellites (ICI+LINK)
The switch can be TWI or TWX. The LED light should be red. Note: if you install a
separate ICI+ Two-Wire driver board, refer to two-wire systems detailed above.
Figure A

4
ICI+ Installation Manual
Installing the ICI+
This section explains how to mount the ICI+ on the wall and connect the wiring.
NOTE: The ICI+ must be installed in compliance with all local electrical
codes and must be installed in an environmentally sealed environment.
NOTE: The installation of the ICI+ should be done with power supply
disconnected.
NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable to the central control computer
until the Central Control software has been loaded. Specific drivers are
required to operate the Interface through the Central Control System.
NOTE: If working with the TWX wire path setting, please allow 2 minutes
after wire path has been activated before communicating with field
devices (ICMs, Satellites, etc)
NOTE: Field wire paths must be kept separate from other wire paths. Do
not connect the field wires together from different output (group) wire
paths as this may cause equipment damage.

5
P/N 640338 Rev. 12/19
Installation Checklist
We recommend you complete the following steps in order to properly install the ICI+. For
your convenience, a check-off box has been provided for each step.
Verify the contents of the packing box
Verify recommended Power Supply Method and Device
Choose a location to mount the ICI+
Gather installation tools and five #8 screws
Obtain mounting hardware and attach the ICI+ to the wall
Connect ICI+ Ground Wire
Connect field wiring
Connect power supply
Install version 8.1 or later of the central control software in the computer
Attach USB cables after version 8.1 or later central control software is loaded and
opened
Power up the ICI+ and wire paths individually to complete the installation

6
ICI+ Installation Manual
Verify Contents of the Packing Box
ICI+
Keys
Mounting Template
In some markets the following will also be included:
Power supply cord
USB cable(s)
(If these cables are not included in the box, please contact your distributor)
Rain Bird Manuals:
ICI+ Installation Manual &
IC System™ Tips for a
Successful Installation

7
P/N 640338 Rev. 12/19
Recommended Power Supply Methods and Devices
Main - Incoming Power Supply
Use a dedicated circuit to supply power to the Rain Bird Irrigation Equipment.
oThis reduces potential electrical noise from air conditioning and other
industrial equipment.
Install a power surge arrestor such as a Tytewadd Zap Trap or similar surge
arrestor to protect the circuit.
Power the computer and ICI+ from an uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
battery back-up (1500 VA or higher recommended).
If a temporary generator is necessary, ensure it is designed for sensitive
electronics and has a pure sine wave output. Rain Bird has had success with
Honda’s EU models:
http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/industrial-generators
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
The UPS must produce a “pure sine wave” not a “modified, stepped, square or
PWM” wave form while on battery power.
A modified or stepped sine wave may cause poor or no communication to
Integrated Control Modules (ICMs) during power failures, including potential
erroneous operation.
Rain Bird has verified the APC Smart-UPS 1500 for IC System™use.
If you have questions about a specific model, please contact Rain Bird GSP.

8
ICI+ Installation Manual
Choose Location to Mount the ICI+
Choose an indoor location that:
Is easily accessible
Allows for comfortable viewing
Has a flat wall surface
Is near a 100V, 120 V or 230/240 V AC dedicated power source, depending on
model
Is located within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of the Central Control computer –this can be
increased up to 25 feet (7.5 meters) with a longer USB cable (not supplied)
Located as close to the incoming MAXI™field wire paths and grounding grid as
possible
NOTE: The ICI+ must be installed in compliance with all local electrical
codes.
Power Cord
for ICI Unit
Field Wiring
In Conduit
Wall
Floor
Eye Level
15 in (38.1cm) min 14.3 in (36.4 cm)
12.7 in
(32.2 cm)
5.5in (14cm)
Cabinet Depth

9
P/N 640338 Rev. 12/19
Gather Installation Tools
Phillips head screwdriver
Slotted thin-blade screwdriver
Marking Pencil
Metal drill bit(s)
Hammer
Wire strippers
Electric drill (or hammer drill if installing in
masonry or concrete)

10
ICI+ Installation Manual
Mount ICI+
1. Drill or tap a pilot hole on each mark for
the mounting holes.
2. Remove the mounting template from the
surface prior to installation. If necessary,
install drywall anchors. Drive a #8 screw
into the top center pilot hole.
3. If necessary, unlock the door with the
supplied key. Open the door of the
cabinet and swing it to the left.
4. Remove the foam insert used to stabilize
the transformer during shipping
5. Attach the mounting template to the
mounting surface at eye level using the
mounting guide in the back center of the
plastic housing. Make sure that at least
one of the mounting holes lines up with a
wall stud or other solid surface, preferably
on the left side of the template where the
transformer is located. Make sure the
template is level
6. Slide the ICI+ over the top center screw.
Line up the ICI+ cabinet with the remaining
four pilot holes. Drive the appropriate #8
screws through the mounting holes into the
mounting surface. Verify that the cabinet is
secure.
NOTE: The ICI+ must be installed indoors only.

11
P/N 640338 Rev. 12/19
Connect ICI+ Ground Wire (Not Included)
A #6 (4 mm) gauge ground wire should be installed in a separate conduit between the
ICI+ and the ground grid. A conduit no less than 1-½” (40 mm) in diameter shall be
installed through the wall to the valve box that contains the first rod in the ground grid.
The ground wire may be connected to the ground rod with a four way Cad Weld
exothermic weld or acorn nut sharing the ground wires from the FREEDOM antenna,
Polyphaser, ground grid, and shielding wire when present.

12
ICI+ Installation Manual
Connect Field Wiring
Field wires are connected to the Driver Boards using screw
terminals located at the bottom of the board. The Integrated
Control Interface Plus (ICI+) comes with two ICI+ Driver
Boards, for a total of four wire path outputs. Each wire path
supports up to 750 ICM equivalent devices. (See technical
specifications for ICM equivalency of IC CONNECT™
devices).
2-Wire Path Connections
On the lower left corner of each ICI+ Driver Board is a 4-
terminal connection block (see Figure B). The left board
contains wire paths #1 and #2 and the right board contains
wire paths #3 and #4.
FOR WIRE PATH 1:
1. Connect the HOT (red) wire of the 2-wire
communication path to the left terminal position labeled
“HOT A”.
2. Connect the COM (black) wire of the 2-Wire
communication path to the neighboring terminal position
labeled “COM A”.
FOR WIRE PATH 2:
1. Connect the HOT (red) wire of the 2-Wire
communication path to terminal position labeled “HOT
B”.
2. Connect the COM (black) wire of the 2-Wire
communication path to terminal position labeled “COM
B”.
FOR WIRE PATHS 3 & 4 (2nd Driver Board):
Repeat steps above for wire paths 3 & 4 on the second
driver board located on the right.
1 2 3 4
Figure B

13
P/N 640338 Rev. 12/19
USB Connections
Connect USB Cables from your computer to the USB Port(s) inside of the ICI+ or
ICI+LINK interface according to the type of field hardware. You must have one USB cord
per type of field hardware you have installed:
IC System™ ONLY
Connect the USB cord to the USB connector, labeled “ICI”, located on the upper RIGHT
side of the CPU board, which is located in the top left corner of the ICI+ box (see Figure
C).
ICI+ with Satellites ONLY
Connect the USB cord to the USB connector, labeled “MIM”, located on the upper LEFT
side of the CPU board, which is located in the top left corner of the ICI+ box (see Figure
C).
ICI+ with IC System™ AND Satellites
Connect one USB cord to the “ICI” USB connector and a second USB cord to the “MIM”
USB connector, located on the top of the CPUboard, which is located in the top left corner
of the ICI+ box (see Figure C).
ICI+LINK (Radio) with LINK Satellites
Connect the USB cordfrom the computer to the USB connector located on the upper right
side of the ICI+ LINK board (see Figure E).
Figure C

14
ICI+ Installation Manual
Radio (LINK) Connections
On the lower edge of the IFX-Link Printed Circuit Board Assembly (Figure D) is a 9-Pin
DSUB connection block (see Figure E). The radio used for communication with the
Satellites connects to the DSUB connector and is used for power and communications to
the field.
FOR RADIO (LINK) Connections:
1. Connect the 9-Pin cable from the Radio to the lower DSUB connector on the IFX-
Link circuit board.
2. Attach the radio to a convenient location in/on the ICI+.
3. Connect the USB cord from the computer to the USB connector
located on the upper right corner of the ICI+ LINK board (see Figure
F).
NOTE: See Appendix for antenna, coaxial cable and grounding
installation details and diagrams.
Figure E
Figure F
Figure D

15
P/N 640338 Rev. 12/19
Connect Source Power
The ICI+ has an internal transformer that reduces supplyvoltage (120 VAC, 230/240 VAC
and 100 VAC) to 24 VAC - to operate the CPU and Driver Board and power the ICMs on
each wire path.
NOTE: Each ICI+ is specifically
configured based upon the power supply
requirements where the system will be
installed.
CAUTION: All electrical wiring
connections and wiring runs must be
made according to local building
codes.
Once these precautions have been met, it is safe to plug in
the supplied power cordset into the Power Entry Module
located on the bottom left of the ICI+.
In the event that you must change the Source Power
protection fuse, please refer to the photo at right.
Carefully pry open the hinged door using a small straight-
blade screwdriver.
This will allow access to the red fuse carrier; carefully pull this
straight out to expose the specified 1.5 amp slow blow (¼ x
1¼ ) fuse sized for your voltage application. Install in the
reverse procedure and hinge up the locking door until it clicks into place.

16
ICI+ Installation Manual
Complete Installation
1. Double-check that:
a. The ICI+ is mounted securely to the wall*
*The ICI+ must be installed indoors as it is not rated for outdoor use
b. Conduit for field wiring (if used) is attached securely
c. The power cord easily reaches the power entry module on the bottom of the
ICI+ with no strain on the cord or ICI+
d. LED light on the ICI+ door indicates the correct communication: green for
TWX (satellites with IFX boards and/or IC System™) or amber (TWI for
satellites only, with IFB and/or IFX boards).
2. Plug in the power cord and turn the switch on.
3. Load version 8.1 or later central control software in the computer.
4. Attach USB cable(s) to computer after version 8.1 or later central control software is
loaded and opened.
5. Verify communication with the central control computer.
6. Congratulations! You have successfully installed the ICI+ interface.

17
P/N 640338 Rev. 12/19
Appendix - Grounding Requirements
To prevent lightning damage to your equipment, Rain Bird recommends installing a
grounding system for the equipment (including interfaces, weather stations, and central
control systems).
The grounding system discharges lightning-induced electrical current into the earth
rather than allow the surge to pass through power wires or field wires to your
equipment’s electronic components.
Ground Resistance
Ground resistance occurs when grounding system components, or the soil itself,
oppose the flow of electricity into the earth. Ground resistance is measured in units
called “ohm” (Ω). The higher the ground resistance (higher ohm readings), the less
chance the surge will be shunted to ground rather than to the equipment’s electronic
components.
To decrease ground resistance, Rain Bird recommends irrigating the soil around the
grounding system. Each grounding system may require a dedicated irrigation zone with
sprinkler heads and its own watering program to maintain soil moisture around the
grounding system.
NOTE: For more details on grounding system requirements and designs
for field controllers and central control systems, refer to each product’s
installation manual.

18
ICI+ Installation Manual
Grounding Requirements for the IC System™
Proper grounding is very important for the IC System. Ensure Rain Bird MSP surge devices are
installed on each wire path prior to entering the Integrated Control Interface Plus (ICI+) at the
central.
Important!
At the ICI+, for a long run (greater than 500 feet or 150 meters) at the beginning of the wire path,
the MSP should be installed at the interface and an ICSD installed just prior to the first ICM on
the wire path.
The grounding requirement at the Central Control is to have less than 10 ohms of earth ground
resistance; 5 ohms or less of ground resistance is preferable. The Central Control requires
MAXITM Surge Protectors (MSP-1) on each wire path with MAXI Ground Plates (MGP-1).
The primary objective of grounding is to achieve the desired earth ground reading for the rods or
plates regardless of which method is used. Rain Bird has had good success with ground rods
when soil conditions allow them to be driven completely into the soil profile. An 8 foot (2.4 m)
rod will help distribute a surge into lower layers of the soil profile, away from the soil surface and
equipment.
Installation Requirements
The following requirements apply to all grounding system designs. All grounding rods or plates
must be connected together below grade with #6 AWG or larger solid bare copper wire. Install
the connecting wire in as straight a line as possible. If you must make a turn or bend in the wire,
make the turn in a sweeping curve with a minimum radius of 8” and a minimum included angle
of 90°. To minimize resistance, the copper wire must be pre-welded to the grounding
rods/plates, or welded to the rods/plates using an exothermic welding process at the site. Make
sure all welds are secure before burying the grounding rods. Rods and plates with welded joints
do not need periodic visual inspection and can be fully buried (no valve box required). Measure
the ground resistance around the grounding system after installation, and once every year after
that.
NOTE: The ground wire from the equipment to the grounding system should
be as short as possible and have no bends, kinks, or coils in the wire. Inspect
the grounding system’s clamped connections to the equipment (not the welded
grounding system connections) once a year to make sure they are secure and
corrosion-free.

19
P/N 640338 Rev. 12/19
Central Grounding Grid

20
ICI+ Installation Manual
LINK Radio Antenna, Coaxial Cable and Grounding
Installation Steps
Step 1: See Figure G
Route the coaxial cable of the radio unit through the opening on the bottom of the ICI+ box.
Step 2: See Figure H
On the building that houses the Central Equipment and the ICI+ LINK, or on a suitable antenna
tower, mount a Model ANT-02, ANT-03 or a Yagi Type Base Antenna for the ICI+LINK unit. The
installation will require the following equipment for a successful installation:
Base Type Antenna (not included) Rain Bird Model ANT-02, ANT-03 or Yagi Type
Antenna.
Metal Mounting Clamps or Brackets, as required for mounting the Antenna to the building
or tower.
Panduit Model CX70-14-C copper grounding terminal lug (not included in Antenna
Assembly) for connection of ground wire to Antenna.
RFN-1034-1 Connector –N (F) x UHF (F) –(not included in Antenna Assembly).
Two 25’-0” long Coaxial Cables- Model RG8 Type Calbe with UHF (M) x UHF (M)
Connectors. (Cable is not included in Antenna Assembly).
Coaxial Cable Waterproofing Putty material. (Not included in Antenna Assembly).
Plastic Electric Tape as required for sealing Coaxial Cable connection. (Not included in
Antenna Assembly).
#6 Gauge or larger bare copper ground wire –length as may be required. (Not included
in Antenna Assembly). Ground wire is for grounding the Antenna and Surge Arrestor for
the Coaxial Cable.
4’0” long Coaxial Cable - Model SP58A-48BM/UM with BNC (M) x UHF (M) connectors.
(May be used in place of the 25’-0” RG8 Type Cable). (Not included in Antenna Assembly).
Polyphaser Arrestor (Rain Bird Part Number HA1100)
Metal or plastic straps (quantity as required) for attaching a Coaxial Cable and ground
wire to building or tower. (Not included in Antenna Assembly).
Step 3: See Figure H
Select a suitable location for the Antenna, as close to the ICI+LINK unit as possible. Not further
than 25’-0” as the total length of the Coaxial Cable is only 25’-0”.
Step 4: See Figure H