Rain Bird TBOS-II User manual

TBOS-II™ FIELD TRANSMITTER
Infra Red Communication
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CONSOLA DE PROGRAMACIÓN TBOS-II™
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STATEMENT
Applicable for U.S.A. and Canada:
FCC STATEMENT
RF Exposure
This device complies with FCC RF and Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population.
This device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Information to user
The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that
changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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 instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this 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 interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Labeling requirements
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
IC STATEMENT
RSS Gen / Transmitter Antenna
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum
(or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
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NORMES CEM (radio)
CE
- ETSI EN 300220-2 (V2.3.1-2010/02) et ETSI EN 300220-1 (V2.3.1-2010/02)
- EN 50371 (2002)
- ETSI EN 301 489-1 (V1.8.1-2008/4) et ETSI EN 301 489-3 (V1.4.1-2002/08)
In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419: 2005, this equipment must not
be disposed of with household waste.
It must be collected separately to allow its proper valuation. By this gesture, you will contribute
to environmental protection and protection of natural resources.
This device could be used in: FR, MT, BE, CY, PL, CZ, PT, DK, SK, EE, SI, DE, GB, IS, HU, LI, IE, IT, CH, LV, BG, RO,
LU, TR. This equipment emits radio signals in a non-recognized or non-harmonized frequency band in the following
countries: AT, NL, FI, ES, GR, NO, LT, SE.
RSS Gen / User Manual Notice for Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CANADA
- RSS-210 Issue 7- Jun 2007
- RSS-Gen Issue 2- Jun 2007
FCC
- FCC Part 15, Subpart C 15.247
- ANSI C63.4 (2009)
Applicable for Europe:
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Summary
B – FIELD TRANSMITTER START-UP /
CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................10
1. First Use....................................................................................................................................................... 10
2. Field Transmitter Conguration de la console
(Settings Menu)............................................................................................................................ 10
D – USING THE FIELD TRANSMITTER VIA INFRA RED
CONNECTION (IR)..........................................................................................................13
1. Programming TBOS-II™ Field Transmitter.....................................14
2. Water Budget Programming................................................................................. 16
3. Cancel irrigation programs...................................................................................... 17
4. Reading Irrigation Programs................................................................................17
5. Transmitting an irrigation program to TBOS/TBOS-II
Control Module.............................................................................................................................18
A – SYSTEM TBOS-II™ INTRODUCTION
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1. The TBOS-II™ System............................................................................................................... 7
2. System Description.................................................................................................................... 7
3. New features of the TBOS-II™ System...................................................... 8
E – MANUAL ACTIONS.................................................................................................... 18
1. Cancel Irrigation..........................................................................................................................18
2. Manual Station Launch...................................................................................................19
3. Manual Program Launch.............................................................................................19
4. Irrigation Test on all stations................................................................................19
5. ON/OFF & Rain Delay..........................................................................................................20
6. General Program Saving in TBOS-II Field
Transmitter...........................................................................................................................................20
7. Saving program into the TBOS-II
Control Module.............................................................................................................................21
8. Customization of Control Module(s)
and Station(s) names..........................................................................................................21
The information contained in this document is purely
indicative. It may be changed without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of RAIN BIRD.
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C – TEMPLATES PROGRAMS – Programming
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PREAMBLE
RAIN BIRD thanks you for having purchased a TBOS-II™ series eld transmitter.
This new transmitter is universal and is compatible with the entire TBOS™ range (old and new generation).
Once the program data has been entered into the eld transmitter, it could be sent into the Control Modules in one
of two ways:
-Via an infrared connection, using the cord supplied with
the transmitter.
The new Field Transmitter also includes new features that will
provide additional benets for the management of your TBOS™
and/or TBOS-II™ Control Modules.
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• A universal FIELD TRANSMITTER
(FT) to congure your irrigation
programs and transfer them via
infrared to theTBOS™ and/or
TBOS-II™ Control Modules.
• One (or more) TBOS™/
TBOS-II™ CONTROL
MODULE(S) installed
underground, in valve
box.
System composition:
A – SYSTEM TBOS-IITM INTRODUCTION
1. The TBOS-II™ system
• Powered by rechargeable NiMH batteries (charger
provided)
• Backlit large dot-matrix display
• Scrolling menus and touch HOME for navigation
• Transmitter name customisation
2. New features of TBOS-IITM System
TBOS-IITM Field Transmitter
• Language selection
• Miscellaneous display settings
• Storage of 3 saved programs in the in the eld trans-
mitter once connected to the TBOS™ controller.
•
Rain Delay (1 to 14 days)
• Check irrigation programs
• Choice of one irrigation cycle per program (A, B or C)
• Water budget per program A/B/C or per month
• New Manual Actions
• 1 station can be aected to one or several programs
New features:
• Save and restore an irrigation program in the Control Module
• Cancel irrigation, total or partial
• Customizable name for the TBOS IITM Control Module
• Customizable name for the station
Rain Bird valves have to be equipped with TBOSTM pulse solenoid.
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3. TBOS-IITM Field Transmitter Introduction
• Dimension : 160*70*30 (mm)
• Dark grey ABS housing
• Waterproof 7-key keypad
• UV-resistant plastic
• Operating temperature: -10° and +65° C*
• Allowable air humidity : 95% max (de 4°C to 49°C)
• Storage temperature: - 40°C to + 66°C
• Removable infrared cord
• Backlit monochrome LCD display (128 x 64 pixel)
• Rechargeable (NiMh 750mAh 2.4V)
Battery pack + charger
• Sealed (Class IP44)
2 AAA rechargeable
NiMH batteries
(on the back)
7-key
keypad
Removable Infra red cord
2 AAA rechargeable
NiMH batteries
(on the back)
*In very low temperature conditions, screens display is slow down.
When temperature increases, screen operation returns to normal.
Main Menu
• Long press (2 sec) to wake up
the eld transmitter.
ABC
• Navigation between programs A/B and C
• Key enabled whenever ABC are ashing in reverse video
+/ON/ 
• Scroll upwards through the
menus
• Increase the numerical value
(or higher value) in data
input mode
• Conrm watering day ON or
station ON
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• Scroll to the left through
the menus - Return
• Validation
• Disconnection (from module)

• Scroll to the right through
the menus
• Conrm input
OK
• Conrm input
• Enables / disables input on
certain screens
-/OFF/
• Scroll downward through menus
• Conrm "OFF"
• Decrease the numerical value
• Refresh Control Module status
(from Main Screen)
Optional belt clip comes with the console. If necessary attach on the back
of the console through two screws also provided.
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The infra red cord is removable. If you do not need it, remove it and replace it by the provided plug
by following the steps below:
Unscrew the eld transmitter back plane. Unscrew the infra red cord security.
Place the provided plug in the free space
to insure sealing of the eld transmitter.
Scew again the security device before
closing the eld transmitter.
Pull up the cord… … and unplug it.
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Before operation, the Field Transmitter must be charged for 10 hours at least before its rst use.
Batteries replacement:
The battery life depends on the daily use of the eld transmitter and the backlight on time setting. If you have to
change the batteries, use batteries with same caracteristics (GP NiMH Battery – GPHCH73 N04 2,4V, 750 mAh).
WARNING: To access to programming screens, the eld transmitter has to be set and connected to a TBOSTM/TBOS-
IITM Control Module infra red.
To wake-up the eld transmitter, press Home during 2 seconds.
Once the eld transmitter is charged, make the initial settings:
2. Field Transmitter Conguration de la console (Settings Menu)
Proceed to the rst setting adjustments:
- Date and time settings,
- Contrast adjustment,
- Setting the name of the eld transmitter,
- Language selection,
- Screen lighting time adjustment,
- Defaults setting Restoration,
- Field transmitter information display.
All of these settings are made via the‘‘Settings" menu that can be accessed from the eld
terminal's welcome screen, by performing the following steps:
- To wake-up the Field Transmitter, press Home during 2 sec.
-Select "Settings" with the OFF key and conrm by pressing OK
-The dierent settings will then be displayed on the screen. Simply select the parameter your choice.
B – FIELD TRANSMITTER STARTUP / CONFIGURATION
1. First Use
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Select “Date and Time“ from the ‘‘Settings“ menu and
conrm by pressing OK.
Changing the time:
- Select “Time“ + press OK
- Move from hours to minutes by pressing
- Increase or decrease the hours or minutes using the ON/OFF
keys and conrm by pressing OK.
Changing Time Format:
- Select “ Time Format“ + press OK
- Select 12 or 24 hours.
Changing the date:
- Select "Date" + press OK.
- Move from Day to Month to Year by pressing arrows 
- Increase or decrease each value using the ON/OFF keys
and conrm by pressing OK.
Changing date format:
- Select “Date Format“ + press OK.
- Select Mont/Day/year or Day/month/year.
Adjusting the contrast:
- Select "Contrast", from the "Settings" menu and conrm by
pressing OK.
- Set the contrast level using the ON/OFF keys and conrm
by pressing OK.
Customize the eld transmitter name (16 letters and digits):
- Select "Name" from the "Settings" screen and conrm by
pressing OK.
- Move between the left-hand and right-hand letters using arrows
- Scroll through the characters using the ON/OFF keys, and
conrm by pressing OK.
Setting Time/Date
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 The "Space" character is situated after the letter "Z"
Field Transmitter language selection:
- Select "Languages" in the "Settings" screen and conrm by pressing OK
- Then chose the desired language using the ON & OFF keys, and
conrm by pressing OK
 Proposed languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, Germany,
Portuguese, Greek and Turkish.
Setting the screen lighting time:
- Select "Lighting time-out" from the "Settings" screen and conrm by
pressing OK
- Set the length of time using the ON OFF keys and conrm by pressing OK
Restore initial settings:
- Select “Settings“, select “Restore Settings“and valid by pressing OK.
- Conrm by OK
Displaying eld transmitter data:
- Select "About" from the "Settings" screen and conrm by pressing OK
- The following information will then appear on the screen:
. Field transmitter ID
. The embedded software version
C – TEMPLATES PROGRAMS – Programming functions that may be accessed oine
To access the TBOS infrared menu, the TBOS-II Field Transmitter must be connected to
a TBOS or TBOS-II control module. The module’s programming functions may only be
accessed using this connection.
For your convenience, a“Templates (TBOS-II)” menu has been added to the main screen.
This gives you access to all the programming functions without having to be connected to any controller.
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D – USING THE FIELD TRANSMITTER VIA INFRA RED CONNECTION IR
The eld transmitter is able to communicate via infrared with all types of old or new generationTBOS™ control modules.
Certain exclusive functions are only accessible when the eld transmitter is connected to a TBOS-II™ IR control module, i.e.:
- Water budget,
- Assignment of a station to several programs, each with a dierent time,
- Station test,
- 1 to 31 day cyclical irrigation schedules (1 to 6 days for the TBOS™ model),
- Customisation of TBOS-II module and its stations names,
- Saving of program in the control module.
You can therefore:
- Create an irrigation program (calendar, start times, irrigation run times)
- Congure monthly seasonal adjustment or using a program (Water Budget)
- Check a program
- Delete a program
You can use the “Save”function to save the program you have just created to one of the three memories of your TBOS-II
Field Transmitter.
You can use the “Restore”function to redisplay the program from one of the three memories (saved previously) in the
TBOS-II transmitter. Once connected to a TBOS-II Control Module, you can transmit the program to it.
Tip : This function is also available via your controller’s working screen (once connected via infrared)
with the name“Program templates”.
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NB: The function that may be accessed oine can be used to save TBOS-II programs only. An equivalent function for rst
generation TBOS controllers may be accessed when you are connected via infrared to a rst generation TBOS controller
(but it is not available oine).
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The eld transmitter can also add the “Rain Delay“ function to all TBOS™ control modules.
It has 6 memory storage areas that can store 6 dierent programs: 3 are dedicated to old model TBOS™ modules
and the 3 others to the TBOS-II™ modules. It also allows to cancel all or individual programs contained in any
TBOS™ module (TBOS™ module reset).
1. Programming TBOS-IITM Field Transmitter
Before programming process, you MUST connect the eld transmitter infra red cord on the TBOSTM/
TBOS-IITM Control Module Infra red connector.
- To wake-up the Field Transmitter, press HOME during 2 sec.
- Press the OK key, select "TBOS IR infrared" with  and conrm by pressing OK in
order to read the program data contained in your TBOS™ Control Module. The reading
of program data can take between 2 and 12 seconds according to the TBOS™ module
version (old or new).
The rst infrared welcome screen indicates the status of the various external items
(TBOS™ module sensor or battery), ON/OFF state, of the Water budget or the watering
operation in progress (TBOS-II™ only).
Creating Irrigation Schedules – Watering Days:
The eld transmitter contains 3 independent programs (A/B and C). Separate watering
days, start times and watering run times can be set for each program.
Note: a station can be assigned to only one program, either A, B or C in the case of an
old generation TBOS™ eld transmitter, but to one or more programs in the case of the
TBOS-II eld transmitter.
Then, select "Programs" in the Infrared welcome screen, and conrm by pressing OK.
- Select "Watering days" and conrm by pressing OK.
You can then choose a specic watering cycle:
- Week (custom cycle) - All days set to ON by default
- Even-numbered days
- Odd-numbered days
- Odd numbered days 31 (watering performed on odd days except the 31)
- Cyclical (every " X" days)
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- If you select "Custom cycle" (all days set to OFF by default)
. Select the desired program A, B or C in the ashing
box in the top left-hand corner of the screen using
the ABC key.
. Using the ON/OFF keys, select the watering days
in the calendar per program and conrm by pressing OK.
- If you choose "Cyclical"
. Select the watering cycle (1 to 6 days for the TBOS™ / 1
to 31 days for the TBOS-II™ controller only) using the
ON/OFF keys, and conrm by pressing OK.
. Then, enter your watering cycle start date "dd/m/year"
using the ON/OFF keys.
Start times:
- Select "Start times" and conrm by pressing OK.
- Select your program A, B or C in the box in the top left-hand
corner of the screen using the ABC key.
- Set the hours and minutes for each start time (up to 8 start times
per program) using the ON/OFF keys, and conrm by pressing OK.
When you exit this screen, the watering starts will automatically be
sorted in chronological order.
Watering run Time:
Each station can be assigned to the 3 programs A, B and C, with
dierent times for each program (TBOS-II™ controllers only).
- Then select "Programs" from the Infrared welcome menu and
conrm by pressing OK.
- Select "Valve run time" and conrm by pressing OK.
- Select the program A/B or C to be assigned to each valve (1 to 6)
using the ON/OFF keys, then go to hours and minutes by pressing
arrows. Conrm by pressing OK.
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Transmitting time, date and program:
- Press the centre key of the eld transmitter to return to the PROGRAMMING MENU screen.
- Select "Transmit" and conrm by pressing OK.
2. Water Budget Programming
You have the option of changing the watering time for each one of the 3 programs A, B and C and for each month.
By default:
• 100% = no change to watering run times
• > 100% = increase of watering run times
• < 100% = decrease of watering run times
Seasonal adjustment per month:
- Select "per month" and conrm by pressing OK.
- Change the watering run times for each of the months by fractions
and conrm by pressing OK. Programs A, B and C will be aected.
Example of water budget:
- A valve programmed with a time of 10 minutes on program A and 20 minutes on program B.
- A water budget set at 50% on program. A and 200% on program B.
- Un water budget set at 300% for the current month.
=> The eective watering run time will be 15 min (10 x 50% x 300% = 15)
on program A and 120 min (20 x 200% x 300% = 120) on program B.
Seasonal adjustment per program:
- Select "Water budget" and conrm by pressing OK.
- Then select "per program" and conrm by pressing OK.
- Then choose to which of the programs A, B or C to assign the water budget. Modify the permitted watering run
times in 1% increments (from 0 to 300%) and conrm by pressing OK.
WARNING : Water budgets per program and per month are cumulative
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3. Cancel irrigation programs
- Select "Clear programs" from the TBOS™ IR welcome menu and
conrm by pressing OK.
- Then select the type of program to delete:
. Individual program to delete only one of the programs (A, B or C)
. All programs (A, B and C)
. Reset factory parameters (TBOS name = ID, station names, Rain
Delay, programs A B C empty, etc.)
- Conrm your choice by pressing OK - A deletion conrmation
message will be displayed once again. Answer yes or no by pressing OK.
4. Reading Irrigation Programs
- Select "Check programs" from the Welcome screen and conrm
by pressing OK.
- Then select the desired display and conrm by pressing OK:
. Review programs that displays details of each of the programs A, B
and C + Rain Delay + Water budget per month.
. Program run times (programs A, B and C)
. Station run times (1 to 6)
The water budget does not apply to manual actions The maximum watering run time is 24 hours.
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- Select "Manual watering" in the TBOS™ IR welcome screen and conrm
by pressing OK.
- Then, select the type of manual action to be performed:
. Stop watering
. Start a station
. Start a program A, B or C
. Perform a test on all stations.
- Select the "Stop watering" menu and conrm by pressing OK
to manually stop the watering operating in progress.
5. Transmitting an irrigation program to TBOSTM/TBOS-IITM Control Module
Once programs A, B and C have been set, they can be sent via infrared to
the connected TBOS/TBOS-II™ Control Module.
- Select "Transmit" from the Welcome menu and conrm by pressing OK.
- The program to be downloaded will be displayed on the screen.
Conrm the transmission by pressing OK (If the program is uncompleted,
an alert may be displayed).
E – MANUAL ACTIONS
Manual actions override other actions. Any running program will therefore be deactivated to take
account of the manual function.
1. Cancel Irrigation
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CAUTION: Manual commands will not occur if a sensor is ACTIVE (ow or rain).
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2. Manual Station launch
- Select "Start station" and choose the station to be started with
ON/OFF and conrm by pressing OK.
- Then, set the manual watering run time and conrm by pressing OK.
WARNING:
- The old TBOS Control Modules start manually a station for the run time set-up in its program. For a manual
station launch, the associated valve MUST have a run time set-up.
- With TBOS-II Control Modules, the duration of a manual station run is customizable.
- Manual launch will not occur is there is no program in Control Module.
3. Manual Program launch
- Select "Start program" and choose one of the 3 programs A, B or C to be started using the ON/OFF keys and
conrm by pressing OK.
- Then, set the manual watering run time and conrm by pressing OK.
4. Irrigation Test on all stations
- Select " Test all stations" and conrm by pressing OK.
Watering will start after a 2 second delay
Reminder: a program consists of all stations operating in sequence
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NOTE: This command does not exist forTBOS (1) - Sensor state does not aect this command.
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- Then, set the watering test run time (1 to 10 min) using the ON/OFF keys, and conrm by pressing OK to
transmit the program data to the control module.
5. ON/OFF & Rain Delay
The TBOS-II universal led transmitter has an "OFF" function that allows you to disable watering (e.g. when it rains)
regardless of programming. To re-enable watering, the default position is "ON".
- Select "ON/OFF" from the Welcome menu and conrm by pressing OK.
- Then, select the time during which you wish to stop the program (1 to 14
days or complete shut-down) and conrm by pressing OK.
The data will then be immediately transmitted to the TBOS™ and is totally independent of the programming.
6. General Program Saving in TBOS-IITM Field Transmitter
The new TBOS-II™ universal eld transmitter contains an internal memory that can store up to 3 dierent programs
(irrigation + names). You can, for example, create 3 dierent programs covering specic seasons (Spring/ Summer/
Autumn) and save them in the eld transmitter. This action allows you to save time, as they can be transmitted by a
simple click to other TBO/TBOS-IITM Control Modules.
- Select "Program templates" from theTBOS™ IR welcome screen and
conrm by pressing OK.
- Then, choose between two options: "Save" the data in the eld
transmitter or "Restore" the data.
If you select the "OFF" option, watering will be automatically stopped until switched back on.
To restart, perform the same steps as above and select the "ON" option.
The "Restore" function allows you to delete all data contained in the eld transmitter except for the time
and the date. "Restore" replaces the program displayed on the eld transmitter.
A transmission must then be made to the control module.
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