Rain Bird ISDL-2400 Installation guide

Integrated Sensor SystemTM (ISS)
Installation, Programming
& Operation Guide

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device to an appropriate setting in order to follow subsequent
instructions.
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or actions may be required in order to continue or complete the
process of programming the device.
Regulatory Information
Note to Users in the United States:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Note to Users in Canada:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.
The internal wireless radio complies with RSS 210 and RSS GEN of
Industry Canada.
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I
Integrated Sensor System
Introduction & Overview.............................. 1
Welcome to Rain Bird®........................................ 1
Integrated Sensor SystemTM (ISS)....................... 1
Description, Features and Benefits.............................. 1
System Overview.................................................................. 2
System Components........................................... 3
Soil Sensors ............................................................................. 3
ISDL-2400 Wireless Data Logger................................... 4
Controls and Indicators................................................. 4
ISR-2400 Wireless Repeater ............................................. 5
Controls and Indicators................................................. 5
Wireless Network.................................................................. 6
ISG-2400 Gateway................................................................ 6
Wireless Gateway Router.............................................. 6
Network Antenna ............................................................ 6
Soil ManagerTM Software................................................... 6
Programming the ISDL-2400 Data Logger.... 7
Programming Overview..................................... 7
Auto Sensor ........................................................ 8
Sensor Addresses............................................................. 8
Sensor Types....................................................................... 8
Soil Data ............................................................................... 8
Last Reading....................................................................... 8
Next Reading...................................................................... 8
Auto Basic ........................................................... 9
Current Date and Time.................................................. 9
Installed Sensors .............................................................. 9
Battery Level (Vbat)......................................................... 9
Link Status ........................................................................... 9
Last Sync............................................................................... 9
Configure Data Logger..................................... 10
Language...........................................................................10
Set Date/Time..................................................................10
Date Format......................................................................10
Hour Format .....................................................................10
Temperature Units.........................................................10
Sample Rate......................................................................11
Upgrade Firmware.........................................................11
Select Language .................................................................11
Set Date/Time ......................................................................12
Select Date Format............................................................13
Select Hour Format ...........................................................14
Select Temperature Units...............................................14
Set Sample Rate ..................................................................15
Upgrade Firmware.............................................................16
Contents

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Sensor Setup .................................................... 18
Add Ch 1 or Ch 2 (Sensors)........................................18
Remove (Sensor) ............................................................18
Query Channel (Sensor Address) ...........................18
Scan Sensors ....................................................................18
Add Sensor (Ch 1 or Ch 2)..............................................19
Remove Sensor....................................................................20
Query Sensor (Ch 1 or Ch 2)..........................................21
Sensor Scan (Detect) ........................................................22
Manual Sensor.................................................. 24
Sensor Addresses...........................................................24
Sensor Types.....................................................................24
Soil Data .............................................................................24
Last Reading.....................................................................24
Next Reading....................................................................24
Manual Sensor Reading ..................................................24
Manual Radio ................................................... 26
Radio Status......................................................................26
Last Wake ...........................................................................26
Next Wake..........................................................................26
Last SYNC...........................................................................26
Link Status .........................................................................26
Manual Radio Wake...........................................................27
System Reset..................................................... 28
Reset.....................................................................................28
Factory Defaults..............................................................28
Reset.........................................................................................28
Factory Defaults..................................................................29
SD Card Info...................................................... 30
Card Status........................................................................30
Card Capacity...................................................................30
Card Free Space ..............................................................30
Check SD Card Status.......................................................30
Special Features ............................................... 31
ISDL Version......................................................................31
Radio Version ...................................................................31
Node (MAC Address)....................................................31
Host (MAC Address)......................................................31
Diagnostic Tests................................................ 31
Diagnostic 1......................................................................31
Diagnostic 2......................................................................31
Diagnostic 3......................................................................31
Run Diagnostic Test 1.......................................................32
Run Diagnostic Test 2.......................................................33
Run Diagnostic Test 3.......................................................34
Off Position....................................................... 36

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Integrated Sensor System
Programming the ISR-2400 Repeater......... 37
Programming Overview................................... 37
Home Screen..................................................... 38
Current Date and Time................................................38
Battery Level (Vbat).......................................................38
Link Status .........................................................................38
Last Sync.............................................................................38
Radio Status......................................................................38
Menu....................................................................................38
Wake.....................................................................................38
Menu Screen ..................................................... 39
Home ...................................................................................39
Programming Buttons.................................................39
Menu Options..................................................................39
Configuration ................................................... 40
Language...........................................................................40
Set Date/Time..................................................................40
Date Format......................................................................40
Hour Format .....................................................................40
Select Language .................................................................41
Set Date/Time ......................................................................42
Select Date Format............................................................44
Select Hour Format ...........................................................45
Upgrade Firmware.............................................................46
Manual Radio ................................................... 48
Radio Status......................................................................48
Last Wake ...........................................................................48
Next Wake..........................................................................48
Last SYNC...........................................................................48
ON/OFF...............................................................................48
Wake.....................................................................................48
Home ...................................................................................48
Manual Radio Wake...........................................................48
System Reset..................................................... 50
Reset.....................................................................................50
Factory Defaults..............................................................50
Reset.........................................................................................50
Factory Defaults..................................................................52
SD Card Info...................................................... 53
Card Status........................................................................53
Card Capacity...................................................................53
Card Free Space ..............................................................53
Check SD Card Status.......................................................53
Range Test......................................................... 54
Special Features ............................................... 55
ISR Version .........................................................................55
Radio Version ...................................................................55
Node (MAC Address)....................................................55
Host (MAC Address)......................................................55

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Diagnostic Tests................................................ 55
Diagnostic 1......................................................................55
Diagnostic 2......................................................................55
Diagnostic 3......................................................................55
Run Diagnostic Test 1.......................................................56
Run Diagnostic Test 2.......................................................58
Run Diagnostic Test 3.......................................................60
Installation ................................................ 63
Overview .......................................................... 63
Installation Checklist ........................................................63
Conduct Site Survey......................................... 64
Locations................................................................................64
General Considerations ..............................................64
Data Logger Considerations.....................................64
Repeater Considerations............................................64
Wireless Network Range Test........................................66
Items Required................................................................66
Conduct Range Test......................................................66
Installation Tools Required .............................. 70
Sensor Installation Overview........................... 72
Sensors....................................................................................72
Wire Paths ..............................................................................72
Valve Boxes............................................................................72
Sensor Installation .............................................................74
Wire Path Installation .......................................................75
Valve Box Installation .......................................................76
Data Logger and Repeater Installation
Overview .......................................................... 77
Check Box Contents..........................................................77
Data Logger and Repeater Installation ...................78
Network Hardware Installation ....................... 82
Antenna ..................................................................................82
ISG-2400 Wireless Gateway ...........................................83
Configuration.......................................................................83
Appendix.................................................... 85
Radio Modes..................................................... 85
Maintenance ..................................................... 86
Battery Replacement........................................................86
SD Card Replacement......................................................87
Troubleshooting............................................... 88
General Troubleshooting ...............................................88
Sensor Error Codes............................................................89
Diagnostic Tests ..................................................................90
Rain Bird Support............................................. 90
List of Figures ................................................... 91
List of Tables ..................................................... 91

1
Integrated Sensor System
Welcome to Rain Bird®
Thank you for purchasing your new state-of-the-art Rain
Bird Integrated Sensor SystemTM (ISS).
For over seven decades Rain Bird has led the irrigation
industry in meeting water management needs by providing
the highest quality products and services available.
Integrated Sensor SystemTM (ISS)
Description, Features and Benefits
Rain Bird’s Integrated Sensor System (ISS) is a turf
management and irrigation control system designed for
large sites such as golf courses with diverse landscaped
environs. The ISS has a variety of features to eciently
manage turf conditions and irrigation requirements,
including:
 State-of-the-art hardware technology to monitor soil
conditions at numerous locations on site, then collect
and transmit the data to Soil Manager for analysis.
 Soil ManagerTM software analyzes data to determine
optimum watering requirements that match specic
target conditions across the site.
 Battery powered system components allow ultimate
exibility for soil monitoring, data collection and
transmission from any location on the site.
Sensors buried at numerous locations monitor soil
conditions in real-time to provide absolute readings of
soil moisture, temperature and salinity. The following
information is measured at each soil sensor:
 Moisture (measured as percentage of Volumetric Water
Content) indicates amount of water present in soil, and
accounts for factors such as soil compaction and type.
 Temperature (measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit)
measures the current soil temperature to determine a
variety of conditions such as potential heat stress and
optimum seed germination.
 Salinity (measured in deciSiemens per meter (dS/m))
reects salt content levels present in the soil. High
concentrations of salt can interfere with a plant’s ability
to absorb water, and may eventually become toxic.
Introduction & Overview

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System Overview
Figure 1 - ISS System Overview
DataOut
DataIn
PWR/Assoc.
Antenna
USB
Signal
Strength
BACK-LIGHT
ISDL-2400
WirelessD ata Logger
RADIO
BASIC
Auto
Manual
SPECIAL
FEATURES
SYSTEM
RESET
SENSOR
SETUP
CONFIGURE
DATA
LOGGER
SD
CARD
INFO
SENSOR
SENSOR
OFF
BACK-LIGHT
ISR-2400
WirelessRepeater

Soil Sensors provide real-time
soil data (moisture, temperature
and salinity levels) at various
locations on the irrigation site.

Wireless Data Loggers
record and transmit soil
data over a Wireless
Mesh Network.

Wireless Repeaters transmit the
data to a Network Antenna.

The Network Antenna
receives the soil data
and relays it to the
Wireless Gateway
router.

The Wireless Gateway
routes the soil data to
a central workstation.

Soil Manager software at the central
workstation receives and analyzes the soil
data. Irrigation adjustments are made based
on the real time soil data.

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Integrated Sensor System
System Components
Soil Sensors
Soil Sensors provide real-time soil data (moisture,
temperature and salinity levels) at various locations on
the irrigation site.
The soil sensor is a small, durable, lightweight sensor that
is buried in the soil at various locations, providing accurate
readings of soil conditions. The sensors do not require
calibration and provide accurate readings immediately after
installation. Sensors connect to an ISDL-2400 Data Logger
using a three-conductor AWG-18 gauge irrigation cable.
 The maximum cable length between sensor and Data
Logger is 300 feet.
 The ISS manages a maximum of 198 soil sensors.
 Each ISDL-2400 supports up to 18 soil sensors.
 NOTE: Only Rain Bird approved sensors can be used
with ISS.
Coaxial Impedance Dielectric type of sensor.
Figure 2 - Rain Bird TSM-3 (Type 3) Soil Sensor

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ISDL-2400 Wireless Data Logger
Wireless Data Loggers record and transmit soil data over a
Wireless Network.
The ISDL-2400 Wireless Data Logger collects data from soil
sensors and transmits it over the wireless network to Soil
Manager. The ISDL-2400 communicates with the software
automatically at regular user-dened intervals, or can operate
in a stand-alone mode to provide instant, real-time soil
readings from the sensors. Each ISDL-2400 supports up to 18
soil sensors on two channels (nine sensors per channel).
Controls and Indicators
Key operational features of the ISDL-2400:

Programming Dial- Used for selecting programming
functions.

LCD Display with backlight button- Displays system
status information and programming commands.

Programming Buttons- Press buttons to enter and
change program information.

SD Card (not shown)



Figure 3 - ISDL-2400 Wireless Data Logger

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Integrated Sensor System
ISR-2400 Wireless Repeater
Wireless Repeaters receive and transmit soil data over the
network to a Network Antenna.
The ISR-2400 Wireless Repeater receives and transmits data
between ISDL-2400 Data Loggers, other ISR-2400 Wireless
Repeaters, and the network antenna. A series of ISR-2400
Repeaters are required to form the wireless network.
 The ISS supports a maximum of 40 Wireless Repeaters
over the entire network.
 A maximum of 7 hops allowed from end-node to
Wireless ISG-2400 Gateway router.
 Unobstructed line of sight range is at least 800 yards.
 One Wireless Repeater can receive sensor data from a
maximum of 8 Data Loggers.
Controls and Indicators
Key operational features of the ISR-2400:

LCD Display with backlight button- Displays system
status information and programming commands.

Programming Buttons- Press buttons to enter and
change program information.


Figure 4 - ISR-2400 Wireless Repeater

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Wireless Network
A Network Antenna receives data over the Wireless
Network and relays it through the ISG-2400 Gateway to a
computer workstation for use by Soil Manager.
ISS uses wireless mesh network technology to route data
between system components. Mesh networking extends
wireless range by transmitting data from repeater to repeater
(ISR-2400 to ISR-2400) until the data reaches the ISG-2400
Gateway router. Reliability is increased by the ability of the
network to “self-heal”; if the connection between any two
nodes (ISR-2400) is lost, an alternate path is created to restore
the network provided other wireless Repeaters are within
range. The use of Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
radios reduces risks of wireless interference and ensures
reliable communication.
ISG-2400 Gateway
Wireless Gateway Router
The Wireless ISG-2400 Gateway router provides the interface
between the wireless mesh network and the Central Control
Software. The Gateway communicates with the network of
ISDL-2400 Data Loggers and ISR-2400 Repeaters through a
roof-mounted radio antenna and routes data to and from the
Soil Manager software on the central workstation via a USB
cable.
DataOut
DataIn
PWR/Assoc.
Antenna
USB
Signal
Strength
Network Antenna
A radio antenna mounted on a rooftop (or a location that
provides adequate reception) is utilized to provide wireless
network communication to the ISG-2400. The antenna and
the Wireless Gateway are physically connected using a coaxial
cable.
Soil ManagerTM Software
 NOTE: Soil Manager software is not included with the
ISS hardware and must be purchased separately.
Soil Manager is the software application installed at the central
workstation (standard PC or laptop) that provides monitoring
and control of the ISS. Soil Manager displays soil data from
every individual sensor in the system and recommends water
budgets based on soil conditions. The Soil Manager interfaces
with irrigation software (Cirrus family) to adjust station run
times based on soil conditions.
Figure 5 - ISG-2400 Gateway

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Integrated Sensor System
Programming the ISDL-2400 Data Logger
Programming Overview
During normal operation, the IDSL-2400 Wireless Data
Logger communicates automatically over the wireless
network with Soil Manager. There may also be times when
system settings or conguration changes have to be made
locally at the Data Logger. The programming dial on the
front panel provides access to a variety of programming
functions, such as setting date and time, conguring
sensors, or upgrading rmware.
The ISDL-2400 operates normally with the dial in the
Auto Sensor or Auto Basic position. Data consisting of
soil measurements from the sensors and system status
information (such as radio MAC address, battery voltage
and wireless link quality) are sent to the Central Control
Software (Soil Manager) at regular intervals.
When the dial is in any other switch position, radio
communication with the network continues but current
real-time sensor data is not sent to the Soil Manager. After
completing any programming function, the dial should be
set to Auto Sensor or Auto Basic to ensure proper system
operation. The ISDL-2400 also consumes less power when
set to an Auto position. Alerts are generated at the Soil
Manager when the ISDL-2400 is not in an Auto position.
 NOTE: If the ISDL-2400 is not powered on, open the
front panel. Set the internal power switch to ON and
close the front cover. The “Please wait while the SD
card is scanned…” screen is briey displayed. After 60
seconds the LCD goes into a “sleep” mode to conserve
battery power- press any button to see the display.
After 10 seconds the backlight feature disappears.

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Sensor Addresses
The assigned address for each
selected sensor (1-9 for Ch 1, a-i for
Ch 2) is displayed.
Sensor Types
The supported sensor type is
displayed.
 NOTE: A sensor error code will
display if a sensor is not working
properly. Troubleshooting
procedures for sensor error
codes can be found in the
Appendix section, page 89.
Soil Data
Last measured moisture, temperature
and salinity levels are displayed for
each sensor.
Last Reading
The elapsed time since the last sensor
reading is displayed.
Next Reading
The time remaining until the next
sensor reading is displayed.
 Turn the dial to
Auto SENSOR

The Auto Sensor screen appears.
Sensor 1 Type 1
63.8 °F
18.3 %M
0.21 dS/m
Last
Next
00:09:35
00:05:25
Auto Sensor

Press the << or >> button to
view the status of other installed
sensors.
Sensor 2 Type 1
63.8 °F
18.3 %M
0.21 dS/m
Last
Next
00:09:35
00:05:25
Auto Sensor
 NOTE: If no sensors are
detected the “No sensors
installed” message is displayed.
Auto Sensor
This position displays the latest
sensor data while keeping the ISDL-
2400 in the network.

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Integrated Sensor System
Current Date and Time
The current date and time is displayed.
Installed Sensors
The total number of sensors connected
to the ISDL-2400 is displayed.
Battery Level (Vbat)
Battery life of the power supply is
displayed as LOW, MED, or HIGH.
Link Status
The received radio signal strength of
the wireless network link is displayed
as LOW, MED, or HIGH.
Last Sync
The elapsed time since the last Soil
Manager network update is displayed.
Radio Status
The current status of the radio is
displayed as Awake, Sleep, or Setup.
 NOTE: Details on Radio Modes
can be found in the Appendix
section, page 85.
Auto Basic
This position displays basic system
information while keeping the ISDL-
2400 in Auto mode.
 Turn the dial to
Auto BASIC

The Auto Basic screen appears.
System Status information is
displayed.
09/23/2010 03:28:45
1 sensors installed
Vbat:HIGH Link:HIGH
Last SYNC:
Radio Status: Awake
01:39:35
Auto Basic

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Language
Seven dierent languages are
available.
 English  Italian
 Spanish  Portuguese
 French  Swedish
 German
Set Date/Time
Used to manually enter system date
and time.
 NOTE: If the internal power
switch is turned o, the
system date and time are NOT
saved. Date and time can be
re-entered manually, but it is
recommended to let the Soil
Manager update the values
automatically during the next
network sync.
Date Format
Three dierent date formats are
available.
 MM/DD/YYYY
 DD/MM/YYYY
 YYYY/MM/DD
Hour Format
Two dierent hour formats are
available.
 24 Hour (24H)
 12 Hour (12H)
Temperature Units
Two dierent temperature units are
available.
 Celsius (°C)
 Fahrenheit (°F)
Configure Data
Logger
This position provides the capability
to manually change system settings.

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Integrated Sensor System
Select Language
Seven dierent languages are
available.
 Turn the dial to
CONFIGURE DATA LOGGER

The Congure screen appears.
Press the UP or DOWN button to
select Language; then press OK.

The Select Language screen
appears. Press the UP or DOWN
button to select the desired
language; then press OK.
 When finished, turn the dial
to Auto (SENSOR or BASIC)
Sample Rate
The sample rate determines how
often the ISDL-2400 records soil data
from the sensors. When the radio is
on, the sample rate of 2-120 minutes
is controlled by the Soil Manager. If
communication with the network is
lost, the sampling rate reverts to the
factory default of 15 minutes.
 NOTE: The sample rate will
need to be manually reset
if the radio is o or network
communication is lost.
Upgrade Firmware
The rmware for the ISDL-2400 can
be updated using a standard SD
card. This action does not aect
system status settings or sensor
conguration.

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
The Set Date/Time screen
appears with the month
selected. Press the + or buttons
to set the current month; then
press NEXT.

Day is selected. Press the + or
buttons to set current day; then
press NEXT.

Year is selected. Press the + or
buttons to set the current year;
then press NEXT.

Hour is selected. Press the + or
buttons to set the current hour;
then press NEXT.
Set Date/Time
Used to manually enter system date
and time. When connected and
synced to the network, the date
and time will be updated by the Soil
Manager..
 Turn the dial to
CONFIGURE DATA LOGGER

The Congure screen appears.
Press the UP or DOWN button
to select Set Date/Time; then
press OK.

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Integrated Sensor System
Select Date Format
Three dierent date formats are
available:
 MM/DD/YYYY
 DD/MM/YYYY
 YYYY/MM/DD
 Turn the dial to
CONFIGURE DATA LOGGER

The Congure screen appears.
Press the UP or DOWN button to
select Date Format; then press
OK.

The Date Format screen
appears. Press the UP or DOWN
button to select the desired
date format; then press OK.
 When finished, turn the dial
to Auto (SENSOR or BASIC)

Minute is selected. Press the +
or buttons to set the current
minute; then press DONE.
 When finished, turn the dial
to Auto (SENSOR or BASIC)

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Select Hour Format
Two dierent hour formats are
available:
 24 Hour (24H)
 12 Hour (12H)
 Turn the dial to
CONFIGURE DATA LOGGER

The Congure screen appears.
Press the UP or DOWN button to
select Hour Format; then press
OK.

The Hour Format screen
appears. Press the UP or DOWN
button to select 24 Hour or 12
Hour; then press OK.
 When finished, turn the dial
to Auto (SENSOR or BASIC)
Select Temperature Units
Two dierent temperature units are
available:
 Celsius (°C)
 Fahrenheit (°F)
 Turn the dial to
CONFIGURE DATA LOGGER

The Congure screen appears.
Press the UP or DOWN button to
select Temperature Units; then
press OK.