RainMaster RME EAGLE User manual

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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................1
2.0 RME EAGLE SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................3
2.1 PROGRAMMING CAPABILITY.........................................................................................3
2.1.1 Water Conservation Features..........................................................................................3
2.1.2 Convenience Features.....................................................................................................4
2.1.3 Diagnostic and Fault Detection.......................................................................................5
2.2 FLOW CAPABILITIES.........................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Flow Rate Monitoring.....................................................................................................6
2.3 EVAPOTRANSPIRATION (ET) FEATURES .....................................................................7
2.4 AVAILABLE RME EAGLE OPTIONS................................................................................7
2.5 CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY ................................................................................8
2.6 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................8
2.7 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................9
2.8 DOCUMENTATION.............................................................................................................9
3.0 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION .....................................................................................11
3.1 CONTROLLER PLACEMENT...........................................................................................11
3.1.1 Mounting the Controller ...............................................................................................12
3.1.2 Electrical Power to the Controller Connections............................................................13
3.1.3 Electrical Grounding of the Controller.........................................................................13
3.1.4 Grounding Instructions .................................................................................................13
3.2 FIELD WIRING CONNECTIONS TO THE CONTROLLER ...........................................14
3.2.1 Master Valve and Pump Wiring Options......................................................................15
3.2.1.1 Electrical Connections for a Master Valve ...........................................................16
3.2.1.2 Normally Closed Master Valve Operation............................................................17
3.2.1.2.1 Simultaneous Use - Normally Closed Master Valve and Pump ...................17
3.2.1.2.2 Independent Use - Normally Closed Master Valve and Pump .....................19
3.2.1.3 Normally Open Master Valve...............................................................................20
3.2.1.3.1 Simultaneous Use - Normally Open Master Valve and Pump......................21
3.2.2 Flow Sensor Installation ...............................................................................................22
3.2.3 Sensor Wiring ...............................................................................................................23
3.2.4 Valve Wiring.................................................................................................................24
3.2.4.1 Locating Valves in the Field.................................................................................25
3.3 GETTING STARTED – POWERING-UP THE CONTROLLER ......................................26
3.3.1 Set Time and Date.........................................................................................................26
3.4 AC POWER FAILURES......................................................................................................27
3.5 CONNECTION WITH A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE................................................27
4.0 CONTROLLER AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION.........................................................29
4.1 CONTROLLER OPERATIONAL MODES........................................................................29
4.1.1 Automatic Mode ........................................................................................................... 29
4.1.2 Rain Modes...................................................................................................................30
4.1.2.1 Manually Activated Rain Mode............................................................................30
4.1.2.2 Programmable Rain Mode....................................................................................30

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4.1.3 Programmable Operations Mode..................................................................................31
4.1.4 Programming Mode......................................................................................................31
4.2 KEYBOARD OPERATIONS..............................................................................................32
4.2.1 Function and Setup Keys..............................................................................................32
4.2.2 Data Entry Keys............................................................................................................32
4.2.3 Command Execution Keys ...........................................................................................33
5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS........................................................34
5.1 PROGRAM FUNCTION KEY............................................................................................34
5.1.1 PROGRAM Clear.........................................................................................................35
5.2 WATER DAYS FUNCTION KEY......................................................................................35
5.3 STATIONS FUNCTION KEY.............................................................................................37
5.3.1 Stations and Watering Length.......................................................................................37
5.3.1.1 Conventional Station Programming......................................................................37
5.3.1.2 Cycle and Soak Programming...............................................................................39
5.3.1.3 Cycle and Soak Station Programming..................................................................40
5.4 START TIMES FUNCTION KEY......................................................................................42
5.4.1 Start Times and Automatic Program Overlap Protection.............................................43
5.5 QUICK STATIONS FUNCTION KEY...............................................................................45
5.5.1 Conventional Quick Station Programming...................................................................45
5.5.2 Cycle and Soak Quick Station Programming ...............................................................46
5.6 WATER % BUDGET FUNCTION KEY............................................................................47
5.7 MANUALLY ACTIVATED FUNCTIONS........................................................................49
5.7.1 MANUAL Program......................................................................................................49
5.7.2 MANUAL Station.........................................................................................................50
5.7.3 MANUAL Master Valve ..............................................................................................51
5.7.4 MANUAL System Check/Syringe Cycle.....................................................................52
5.8 SKIP DAYS FUNTION KEY..............................................................................................53
5.9 REVIEW FUNCTION KEY ................................................................................................55
5.10 CLEAR EXECUTION KEY..............................................................................................58
5.11 QUIT EXECUTION KEY ...........................................................................................58
5.12 ENTER EXECUTION KEY........................................................................................59
6.0 SETUP KEY OPERATIONS ...................................................................................................60
6.1 SET TIME OF DAY/DATE.................................................................................................61
6.2 MASTER VALVE (MV) .....................................................................................................63
6.3 TYPE OF MASTER VALVE ..............................................................................................63
6.4 PUMP ...................................................................................................................................64
6.5 STACK OR NO STACK......................................................................................................65
6.6 DELAY.................................................................................................................................66
6.7 SECURITY CODE...............................................................................................................67
6.7.1 Enabling Security Code ................................................................................................67
6.7.2 Disabling Security Code (LOCKED Controller)..........................................................68
6.7.3 Eliminating Security Code............................................................................................68
6.8 SENSOR...............................................................................................................................69
6.9 ALARM................................................................................................................................71
6.10 CYCLE AND SOAK..........................................................................................................71
6.11 ODD/EVEN WATERING CONTROL..............................................................................72

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6.12 COMMUNICATIONS (ENABLING)...............................................................................73
6.13 FLOW SENSOR.................................................................................................................74
6.13.1 Pipe .............................................................................................................................75
6.13.2 Main Line Flow Limit.................................................................................................76
6.13.3 Unscheduled Flow Limit.............................................................................................77
6.13.4 Flow Check Delay.......................................................................................................77
6.13.5 Totalizer......................................................................................................................78
6.13.6 Flow Percentage..........................................................................................................79
6.13.7 Limits..........................................................................................................................81
6.13.7.1 Station Limits Using Learn Mode.......................................................................81
6.13.7.2 Setting Station Limits..........................................................................................82
7.0 ET KEY OPERATIONS...........................................................................................................87
7.1 ET DATA SOURCE DISPLAY...........................................................................................87
7.1.1 Historical Data..............................................................................................................88
7.1.2 Operator Entered Data ..................................................................................................88
7.1.3 Weather Sensor Data.....................................................................................................88
7.1.4 Internet Interface Data ..................................................................................................89
7.2 ET MODE.............................................................................................................................89
7.3 ENTERING THE ET REFERENCE VALUE .....................................................................90
7.4 ENTERING HISTORICAL ET MONTHLY VALUES......................................................91
7.5 WEATHER STATION.........................................................................................................92
7.5.1 Weather Station Status Display ....................................................................................93
7.6 MANUAL ET DATA...........................................................................................................94
7.6.1 Clearing Manual ET Data.............................................................................................95
8.0 ET PROGRAMMING...............................................................................................................96
8.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................96
8.1.1 ET Scheduling Overview..............................................................................................96
8.2 OBTAINING THE HISTORICAL ET DATA.....................................................................97
8.3 GENERATE THE REFERENCE PROGRAM....................................................................98
8.4 ESTABLISH THE ET REFERENCE VALUE....................................................................99
8.5 ENABLING PROGRAMS FOR ET OPERATION...........................................................100
8.6 SELECTING THE ET DATA SOURCE...........................................................................100
8.6.1 Historical ET...............................................................................................................101
8.6.2 Manually Entered ET..................................................................................................102
8.6.3 Weather Station generated ET....................................................................................102
8.6.4 ET Data from the Internet...........................................................................................103
9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................................104
9.1 MONITORING STATION FLOW....................................................................................104
9.2 FAULT DETECTION OVERVIEW..................................................................................104
9.2.1 Wiring Fault................................................................................................................105
9.2.2 Main Flow Limit Fault................................................................................................106
9.2.3 Flow Unscheduled Fault.............................................................................................106
9.2.4 Flow Station Fault.......................................................................................................107
9.2.5 No Flow Station Fault.................................................................................................107
A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS............................................................................111

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A.1 MESSAGE AND PROMPT DISPLAY ............................................................................111
A.1.1 HELLO Mode............................................................................................................111
A.1.2 Automatic Mode Display...........................................................................................111
A.1.3 ET Prompts and Displays...........................................................................................111
A.1.4 PROGRAM Prompts and Displays............................................................................113
A.1.5 WATER DAYS Prompts and Displays .....................................................................114
A.1.6 STATIONS Prompts and Displays............................................................................114
A.1.7 START TIMES Prompts and Displays......................................................................115
A.1.8 QUICK STATIONS Prompts and Displays...............................................................115
A.1.9 WATER % BUDGET Prompts and Displays............................................................116
A.1.10 REVIEW Prompts and Displays..............................................................................116
A.1.11 SETUP Prompts and Displays .................................................................................119
A.1.12 MANUAL Prompts and Displays............................................................................122
A.1.13 SKIP DAYS Prompts and Displays.........................................................................122
A.1.14 CLEAR Prompts and Displays ................................................................................123
A.1.15 Flow Sensor Prompts and Displays .........................................................................123
A.1.16 Miscellaneous Prompts and Displays ......................................................................123
A.2 DAYS/STATION NUMBER DISPLAY ..........................................................................125
B APPENDIX – FLOW SENSOR PART LIST..........................................................................126
B.1 RAIN MASTER FLOW SENSOR PART NUMBERS ....................................................126
C APPENDIX – PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES .....................................................................127
C.1 Basic Programming Example – Public Park......................................................................127
C.2 Flow Monitor Programming – Public Park........................................................................141
C.3 ET Programming Example – Public Park..........................................................................147
INDEX.............................................................................................................................................155
RAIN MASTER LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................160

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Table of Tables
Table 1 - Electrical Calculations..........................................................................................................8
Table 2 - Master Valve and Pump Wiring Options...........................................................................16
Table 3 - Sensor Connections............................................................................................................24
Table 4 - Valve Color Code...............................................................................................................24
Table 5 - Cycle and Soak Parameters................................................................................................40
Table 6 - Setup Options and Controller Defaults...............................................................................60
Table 7 - ET Data Entry.....................................................................................................................97
Table 8 - Program Data Entry............................................................................................................99
Table 9 - Troubleshooting Assistant................................................................................................109
Table 10 - ET Troubleshooting Assistant........................................................................................110
Table 11 - Flow Sensor Part Numbers.............................................................................................126
Table 12- Water Demand.................................................................................................................142
Table 13 – 30-Day Water Usage......................................................................................................143
Table 14 – 30-Day ET Adjusted Water Usage ................................................................................147
Table of Figures
Figure 1 - RME EAGLE Advanced ET Controller .............................................................................2
Figure 2 - RME EAGLE RME36EG-B.............................................................................................10
Figure 3 – Controller Mounting.........................................................................................................12
Figure 4 - Power and Grounding Connections ..................................................................................14
Figure 5 - Master Valve Electrical Connection .................................................................................17
Figure 6 – Master Valve and Pump Electrical Connections..............................................................18
Figure 7 – Master Valve and Pump Electrical Connections with Isolation Relay.............................19
Figure 8 - Independent Control of Master Valve and Pump using Isolation Relay...........................20
Figure 9 - Normally Open Master Valve and Pump..........................................................................21
Figure 10 - Flow Sensor Electrical Connections ...............................................................................22
Figure 11 – Sensor Interface Electrical Connections.........................................................................24
Figure 12 - RME EAGLE Keyboard Configuration..........................................................................28

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations . . . you have selected one of the most advanced irrigation controllers available.
Rain Master has taken great pride and patience in developing and building the most trouble-free
controllers in the irrigation industry. Your RME EAGLE has many high-quality features,
•Economical flow sensing
•Cycle and soak programming
•Complete independent control of Pumps and Master Valves
•Evapotranspiration adjusted water cycles
•The ability to interface to a weather station and rain sensors
•Internet communication option
To take full advantage of the many features available in your RME EAGLE controller, please take a
few minutes and read through your User’s Manual. For those who do not have the time, a Quick
Reference sheet is provided. This sheet will allow you to perform some of the basic functions
required in programming and operating your RME EAGLE controller.

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Figure 1 - RME EAGLE Advanced ET Controller

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2.0 RME EAGLE SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 PROGRAMMING CAPABILITY
•Four (4) independently controllable irrigation programs, with five (5) selectable start times,
for a total of 20 possible irrigation cycles per day.
•Runtime(s) for each station can be set from 1 minute to 9 hours 59 minutes per station, in
one-minute increments.
•Quick Station(s) programming to allow rapid programming of an entire block of stations, all
with the same runtime.
•Water Days for each program can be based on a seven-day cycle or a skip-by-day cycle,
which allows a program to skip from 1 to 30 days between watering cycles.
The water days can be further restricted with the selection of ODD/EVEN calendar days.
•Manually activated system Check/Syringe Cycle to sequentially run each station for a user
selectable time, with a range from one minute up to nine minutes.
•Manually activated program cycle to execute a program independently of its programmed
start time and water days.
•Manually activated station cycle to operate a single station for a selectable period of time
from 1 minute to 9 hours 59 minutes.
•Programmable Master Valve to utilize and control a Master Valve on a per program basis.
•Configurable Master Valve Type to select either a Normally Open Master Valve or a
Normally Closed Master Valve.
•Programmable pump independent of the Master Valve on a per program basis.
•Programmable stacking or non-stacking operation of the programs. In the event that
programmed start times either within a program or between programs should overlap, or
coincide, the controller can either be programmed to sequentially execute one program after
the other program has completed (Stack Mode) or to simultaneously execute all programs as
their programmed start times occur (No Stack Mode).
•Programmable delay time between station executions. The programmed delay time can be
between 0 to 255 seconds (4 minutes 15 seconds). This capability allows slow-closing
valves to completely shut off, before the next valve turns on.
2.1.1 Water Conservation Features
•Flow sensing and control.
•Evapotranspiration (ET) based scheduling.
•Percentage adjustment on a per program basis to allow an increase or decrease of all station
runtimes within that program. The percentage will allow adjustment from 0 to 300% in 1%
increments.

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•Programmable rain shut off in order to delay the start of irrigation after a rain storm. The
controller will not water during the programmed shut off period (from one to seven days).
After the shut off period has expired the controller will return to the Automatic Mode of
operation.
•Manual Rain Switch (Automatic Watering – No Watering) provides a means of quickly
turning off all irrigation programs without disturbing the stored program(s). When the
switch is placed in the No Watering position the display will show “RAIN OFF”.
•Connectivity for any one of the following: rain, moisture, or freeze sensor device. The
enabling of these devices can be performed on a per program basis. When the sensor is
“active” irrigation will stop and the display will indicate that the sensor is active. This
feature allows non-irrigation programs to execute independent of these devices.
•The ability to select either ODD or EVEN day watering on a per program basis. (When
either of these features is selected, the controller will not water on the 31st day of the month.)
•Selectable Cycle and Soak irrigation programming or conventional programming on a per-
program basis.
•Programmable cycle runtime, Max Cycle Time, and Soak time on a per station basis.
•Automatic minimization of the water window by intelligently scheduling station starts when
other stations are satisfying their SOAK TIMES.
•Controller supports Quick Station programming in the Cycle and Soak programming mode.
•The controller provides a display of the total runtime of the program using the REVIEW
feature of the controller. The Cycle and Soak feature intelligently displays the total runtime
of the program, the controller considers all soak delays, optimized program features, water
budget percentage and inter-station delays.
•Optimized water savings, all station run times are calculated and executed to the nearest
second.
2.1.2 Convenience Features
•Easy to understand and use keyboard layout, provides ease of use during programming and
review.
•Multiple displays provide a simple way of programming and information review.
•During program execution the controller will display the executing program number, the
flow in GPM, and the station runtime countdown in hours, minutes and seconds.
•Programmable Controller Security Access code to prevent unauthorized use or
modifications to be made of the controller’s programs. This feature is enabled by entering a
security access code from 1 to 4 digits in length.
•Review key to display all program parameters on a per program basis. Successive invocation
of the key will display program parameters one by one. Depression and subsequent hold of
this key will allow rapid review of program parameters.

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2.1.3 Diagnostic and Fault Detection
•Programmable audible alarm. When enabled this alarm will “chirp” once every six seconds
for either an electrical field wire fault or any flow fault condition. The alarm will continue
until reset by the user.
•Automatic field wire fault detection enables the controller to sense a short in the field wire
and instantly turn off that station. The display will report the fault condition any time a field
wire fault occurs. Additionally an audible alarm will “chirp” (if enabled, once every six
seconds) until it is reset. The controller will automatically advance the fault station to the
next programmed station.
•Built-in self-test allows you to test various internal circuitries utilizing built-in test
capability.
•Non-volatile memory to retain the program(s) and controller information during power
outages or seasonal shut downs. This information is maintained indefinitely.
•A "real time" clock with non-volatile backup to maintain the actual date and time during
power outages without the need of batteries. This eliminates the need to reprogram the
controller every time there is a power outage.
•Advanced circuitry to automatically monitor internal voltages and reset on-board
microprocessor circuitry during power “brown-out” or error conditions.
•Automatic electronic fuse which resets intelligently based upon need. (No user fuses or
circuit breakers to reset or fail.)
•Intelligent resumption of program execution after power outages to ensure that program
starts are not lost. The controller intelligently schedules irrigation after any outage while
preserving the original water window.
•Automatic detection of main line water breaks. Upon detection the controller will shutdown
all active irrigation, energize a Normally Open Master Valve (if selected), condemn any
future start times, and trigger audible and visual alarm indicators.
•Automatic detection of unscheduled water flow. Upon detection the controller will activate
the Normally Open Master Valve (if selected), condemn any future start times, and trigger
audible and visual alarm indicators.
•Automatic detection of upper stations flow limit. Upon detection the controller will turn off
the fault station, advance the program to the next station, condemn the station from any
future watering times, and trigger audible and visual alarm indicators.
•Automatic detection of no water flow to a station (“No Flow”). Upon detection the
controller will turn off the fault station, advance the program to the next station, condemn
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2.2 FLOW CAPABILITIES
2.2.1 Flow Rate Monitoring
•Programmable flow to enable or disable the flow sensor features.
•Programmable flow sensor pipe sizes for standard Rain Master flow sensors (1.0, 1.25, 1.5,
2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 inch). Non-standard pipe sizes are also programmable.
•Inputs for connectivity to a flow sensor. The controller will read the frequency of the sensor
by sensing each time a contact closure appears at the input. The controller will source +8
VDC to the sensor.
•Programmable main line flow limit from 1-999 GPM defines the maximum allowable flow
during scheduled irrigation.
•Automatic detection of main line water breaks. Upon detection the controller will shutdown
all active irrigation, energize a Normally Open Master Valve (if selected), condemn any
future start times, trigger audible and visual alarm indicators.
•Programmable unscheduled flow limit from 0-999 GPM defines the maximum amount of
flow which will be tolerated during unscheduled irrigation periods.
•Automatic detection of unscheduled water flow. Upon detection the controller will energize
the Normally Open Master Valve (if selected), condemn any future start times, and trigger
audible and visual alarm indicators.
•Automatic detection of no water flow (“No Flow”) on a per station basis. Upon detection
the controller will turn off the fault station, advance the program to the next station,
condemn the station from any future watering times, and trigger audible and visual alarm
indicators.
•Programmable station upper flow limits from 0-500 GPM.
•Automatic detection of upper station flow limit. Upon detection the controller will turn off
the fault station, advance the program to the next station, condemn the station from any
future watering times, and trigger audible and visual alarm indicators.
•Programmable flow check delays between one and six minutes (one minute increments).
This delay allows stations to stabilize each time a station is turned on/off before limit checks
are applied.
•Automatic monitoring and display of measured station flow in Gallons-Per-Minute (GPM)
from 0 to 999 GPM.
•Controller utilizes automatic LEARN mode for setting individual station flow limits for the
entire controller. A global percentage adjustment from 5% to 80% is used to automatically
factor upper flow limits for all stations once the nominal values have been measured.
•Single station flow limits can be setup based upon the measured nominal flow or a manually
entered value (0-500 GPM).
•Intelligent upper-limit processing for concurrent station operation.
•A water usage meter indicates total water used by the controller. The water usage meter can
be reset at any time.

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2.3 EVAPOTRANSPIRATION (ET) FEATURES
•Ability to enable or disable ET processing on a per program basis.
•The ability to use any one of four different ET sources as the basis for its ET calculations:
1. Historical ET data.
2. Manually entered ET data.
3. Rain Master ET measurement device or compatible equivalent.
4. Downloaded ET data from the Internet (requires optional hardware).
•The ability to input and store Historical ET data on a monthly basis (12 months); the data is
based on a daily average, at the geographic location of the controller.
•The ability to store an ET reference value. This value is used during the adjusted station
runtime ET calculations.
•The ability to automatically re-compute the user entered station runtime, at the moment of
irrigation, utilizing the current ET information. The station runtime is evaluated and
adjusted based on days since last irrigation. The controller automatically compensates for
changes in weather patterns between irrigation days.
•Accept a manual operator entered weekly ET value. The manual entry will override
previously entered or accumulated ET data. At the end of the seven day period the controller
will automatic revert to utilizing Historical, Weather Station device, or Internet provided
daily ET data.
•Connectivity to an ET measuring device such as a Rain Master Weather Station. The
controller will record .01 of an inch (ET) each time a contact closure appears at the input.
The controller will source +5 VDC to the device.
•The ability to display the last ET daily value including the data source (Historical, measured,
manually entered, or Internet provided).
•Ability to display the current adjusted runtime as a percent of the base runtime for all ET
enabled programs.
2.4 AVAILABLE RME EAGLE OPTIONS
•Ability to connect to a Rain Master Communications card (iCentral) to provide connectivity
to the Internet.
•Ability to interface to a Rain Master Weather Station for direct ET measurements.
•Ability to connect to a Rain Master Flow sensor or other flow sensor device.
•Built-in remote control capability for compatibility with all Rain Master remote control
systems.
•Connectivity for a number of sensor types, including: rain, freeze, or moisture sensor
device. The device can be enabled on a per program basis. This allows non-irrigation
programs to execute independent of the sensor device.
•Availability in a variety of enclosure types including: standard cold roll steel enclosure with
powder coat paint, extended size cold roll steel enclosure with station screw terminals,
extended size stainless steel enclosure with station screw terminals.
•All extended size enclosures are available with optional heavy duty lightning protection

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2.5 CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY
•Underwriters and FCC approved.
•Manufacturer’s limited 5-year warranty.
2.6 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Input power: 105-130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, ½ Ampere maximum, 0.1 Ampere idle.
•Output power: 24 VAC, 1.5 Amperes maximum total output or 36 VA maximum
total output 1.0 Ampere per station or Master Valve.
Table 1 - Electrical Calculations
Valve solenoids are rated in either Amperes or VA. The term VA stands for Volt-Amps,
which is obtained by multiplying the Amperes required by the 24 VAC operating voltage.
Most modern solenoids require approximately .25 Ampere, which is equivalent to 6 VA.
This allows up to six solenoids to be energized at the same time.
EXAMPLE: You are using a Master Valve and Pump; you have configured the system to
use the NO STACK option. This configuration would allow all four
programs to run simultaneously, as depicted in Figure 6 – Master Valve and
Pump Electrical Connections.
Four programs (.25 A times 4) 1.00 Ampere
Master Valve (.25 A times 1) .25 Ampere
Pump using Rain Master RLY1 (.20 Amps) .20 Ampere
Total Current 1.45 Amperes
NOTE: This configuration would not exceed the 1.5 Amperes maximum allowable
limit.
If higher current solenoids are used or if more than one solenoid is connected to any one-
station output, caution should be used when operating in the NO STACK configuration
mode.

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2.7 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Heavy duty 18-gauge steel enclosure jet coated and powder coated to protect it for indoor
and outdoor environments.
•Outdoor pedestal mount available for all models.
•Two convenient sized enclosures for easy installation of field wires.
•Outdoor pedestal mount available for all models.
•Extra heavy-duty lightning and surge protected models available for areas where lightning is
a concern.
Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
Dimensions: 13.25 inches Wide x 12.1 inches High x 4.3 inches Deep
2.8 DOCUMENTATION
•RME EAGLE User Manual - RMIS Part Number 500042
•RME EAGLE Quick Reference Guide – RMIS Part Number 500045
•RME EAGLE Historical ET Data Tables – RMIS Part Number 500018
•Grounding Instructions (Option)
•Multiple Controller Installation Instructions - RMIS Technical Bulletin 018 (Option)

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Figure 2 - RME EAGLE RME36EG-B

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3.0 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
3.1 CONTROLLER PLACEMENT
The RME EAGLE controller is suitable for indoor or outdoor environment. It is lockable, dust and
rain resistant. Outdoors the controller should be placed in a shaded and dry environment. Do not
subject the controller to direct sprinkler spray or continuous heavy moisture. A free standing
pedestal mounting (PED 1) is available for outdoor controllers; contact your Rain Master
distributor.
WARNING: Do not drill holes in the controller's case. It has all the holes necessary
for mounting it on a wall or to a pedestal. Drilling holes in the unit will
cause metal chips to mix with the electronics and this will cause the unit
to malfunction. If, for some reason, it is absolutely necessary to drill
additional holes in the unit, carefully remove all the electronics prior to
doing so.

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Mounting
Bracket
Figure 3 – Controller Mounting
3.1.1 Mounting the Controller
1. Locate a flat vertical surface, place the mounting bracket at eye level and fasten securely using
the appropriate fastener hardware.
2. Mate the bracket on the back of the controller to the mounting bracket on the wall and hang the
controller.
3. Secure the bottom of the controller by placing a screw through the hole, located in the center,
towards the bottom of the controller cabinet.

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3.1.2 Electrical Power to the Controller Connections
1. Refer to Figure 4 - Power and Grounding Connections.
2. Place Rain Switch in “No Watering” position.
3. Remove lower panel.
4. Refer to paragraph 3.1.3 Electrical Grounding of the Controller.
5. Thread the provided Conduit Body onto the transformers threaded connector.
6. Connect the supply line grounded conduit to the Conduit Body.
7. Connect the 120 VAC 50/60Hz supply line to the transformer wires within the Conduit Body.
8. Install the gasket and cover onto Conduit Body and secure with the two provided screws.
9. Be sure to follow all local electrical wiring codes.
10. Replace the lower panel and move the Rain Switch to the “Automatic Watering” position after
the installation of the field valve wiring is complete.
3.1.3 Electrical Grounding of the Controller
Proper electrical grounding is required to ensure safety to you, as well as to protect the controller
electronics in the event of electrical line surges, such as lightning. In areas where lightning is a
common occurrence; it is strongly recommended to use the RME EAGLE model EG-T.
3.1.4 Grounding Instructions
1. Mount the controller as close as possible to the grounding rod, using 10 AWG grounding wire,
attach one end of the wire to the controller ground lug and the other end to the ground rod. The
wire should be as short as possible. Ensure the grounding wire is free of any nicks or sharp
bends.
2. Use a ground rod clamp to secure the ground wire to the ground rod. Be sure all surfaces are
clean of oxides and dirt, and that all connections are solid and secure.
3. In areas of very dry soil or sand, it may be necessary to "Dope" the grounding rod. Contact your
local Rain Master distributor or Rain Master Irrigation Systems for a pamphlet on grounding
techniques titled “RMIS Grounding”.
4. It is important that the ground rod be a full 8 feet into the ground, with only enough of the rod
exposed to clamp the ground wire. The 8 foot ground rod should completely penetrate the soil
at a right angle, if this is not possible; it is acceptable to put the ground rod into the soil at a
slight angle (slightly less than 90 degrees).
5. Should other grounding installation requirements be necessary, contact your local distributor or
Rain Master Irrigation Systems.
NOTE: It is important to periodically check the ground resistance to ensure it is not
greater than 10 ohms. Contact your local Rain Master Distributor for
details.