TRC UNIVERSAL IRRIGATION REMOTE CONTROL Specification sheet

18342 Redmond Way Bldg B, Redmond, WA 98052
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32 Station Connector Wiring Color Codes
Valve Wire Color Valve Wire Color
1 Black 19 Green w/ black and white stripe
2 White 20 Orange w/ black and white stripe
3 Red 21 Blue w/ black and white stripe
4 Green 22 Black w/ red and green stripe
5 Orange 23 White w/ red and green stripe
6 Blue 24 Red w/ black and green stripe
7 White w/ black stripe 25 Green w/ black and orange stripe
8 Red w/ black stripe 26 Orange w/ black and green stripe
9 Green w/ black stripe 27 Blue w/ white and orange stripe
10 orange w/ black stripe 28 Black w/ white and orange stripe
11 Blue w/ black stripe 29 White w/ red and orange stripe
12 Black w/ white stripe 30 Orange w/ white and blue stripe
13 Blue w/ red stripe 31 White w/ red and blue stripe
14 Red w/ green stripe 32 Black w/ white and green stripe
15 Orange w/ green
16 Black w/ white and red stripe Com Orange w/ red stripe
17 White w/ black and red stripe M.V. Green w/ white stripe
18 Red w/ black and white stripe 24 V Blue w/ white stripe
UNIVERSAL IRRIGATION REMOTE CONTROL
Operation and Installation Manual
COMMANDER

COMMANDER
UNIVERSAL IRRIGATION REMOTE CONTROL
FCC REGULATIONS
The user of this remote control device does not need an FCC license.
The Receiver has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The Trans-
mitter has been tested and found to comply with Part 95 Subpart E. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Canadian Certification #32151021261
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Fault Indication Correction
Check if the Receiver number was inadvertently
changed. Reprogram the Transmitter codes to match
the Receiver codes. (Press "1", "REC #")
Check the Group Code and Receiver Code dipswitches
on the Receiver. Reprogram the Transmitter to match
the Receiver codes. (See page 13).
Use an ohmmeter to check that your connector's
wire assignment matches your controller's valve
assignment.
Install the RC Series Controller Isolation Relay
(Part #02002).
Check solenoid. Current drain is more than 3 amps
and is tripping the resetting fuse.
Ensure that the antennas are firmly attached to the
Receiver and Transmitter.
Ensure that the antenna is clear from obstructions. The
three feet immediately surrounding the antenna are the
most crucial and should be kept clear of obstructions,
power lines, or electrical conduits, electric motors etc.
Keep the antenna as high as possible on the controller
and avoid situations where the antenna can be
shadowed by buildings or large metal structures.
Ensure that the Receiver's antenna is as far away from
electric motors, V.F.D.'s and overhead powerlines as
this type of equipment causes interference.
Receiver fails to
respond, but the
power light is on.
Receiver’s “Valve
On” indicator lights
during initial test,
but no valve or wrong
valve comes on.
Rain Bird’s RC series
controller advances
to the first station with
remote operation.
Receiver turns off when
one station is activated.
Short Range
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Trouble Shooting Chart
Use the following chart to determine if your problem can be corrected in
the field. If you have a problem that cannot be fixed in the field:
•Call the toll free Remote Control Technology Customer Service
number (800) 275-8558 and
•You must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA #
prior to sending any unit in for repair.
Fault Indication Correction
Squaks from An improper key sequence has been entered and confused the
transmitter. micorprocessor. Press "0" then "Valve Off" and then continue with
a proper key sequence.
Rapid beeps from An audible rapid sequence of beeps after transmission indicates
transmitter or no low battery power. Change the battery. (Must be alkeline!)
sound.
Receiver "Power On" Check the 24VAC pins on the controller connector with a volt meter
indicator does not to ensure that power is available.
come on.
If not, thoroughly check out the wiring.
Check the circuit breaker at your controller.
Controller's circuit Check your controller manual for its power output capacity.
breaker fails. If the transformer voltage output exceeds 28VAC
permanent damage may occur.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have just purchased the most advanced
irrigation remote control available - the TRC Commander.
We welcome you to the growing family of thousands of satisfied
Remote Control Technology product users who appreciate the im-
portance of high standards, product quality and timely service.
The new TRC Commander is RCT's 6th generation of remote con-
trol products introduced since 1982. All of our remote control prod-
ucts do not require site surveys, base stations or FCC licensing.
All Remote Control Technology, Inc. products carry a "THREE YEAR
WARRANTY".
For three years from the date of purchase, Remote Control Technol-
ogy, Inc. will repair or replace any of its products or parts to be found
defective as to workmanship or materials. This warranty does not
extend to damage to a Remote Control Technology, Inc. product re-
sulting from misuse, neglect or abuse, improper installation or acci-
dent.
This warranty extends only to an original user of Remote Control
Technology, Inc. product(s). In no event shall Remote Control Tech-
nology, Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages. All
implied warranties are limited in duration to three years following date
of purchase. These exclusions or limitations apply only in those
states where permitted by law.
WARRANTY
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Models and Description
Transmitter
TRC Commander Transmitter is the hand-held part of your
remote system. Any 24VAC solenoid valve sprinkler system
equipped with a TRC Universal Receiver or TRC Permanent
Receiver Card can be operated with this Transmitter. The Trans-
mitter operates on one 9-volt alkaline replacable battery.
Note: The battery must be alkaline or the transmitter will
not operate.
Receivers
Universal 32 Station DCI Receiver is compatable with all
24VAC solenoid valve sprinkler systems and is capable of op-
erating 32 stations per controller. This portable Receiver con-
nects easily with a permanent connector hard wired to the ter-
minal strip and a custom housing mounted on the controller for
quick plug in.
Permanent Receiver Cards install easily and permanently into
the controller. Installing Permanent Receiver Cards allows all
zones of the controller to be operated. Each Card comes with
internal and external antennas w/mounting hardware. Maximum
range is achieved by installing the external antenna to the con-
troller cabinet.
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DCI-2
To disconnect the DCI-2 Cable:
NOTE: TRC COMMANDER RECEIVER MUST BE CON-
NECTED TO 37-PIN CLAMSHELL BEFORE DISCONNECT-
ING DCI-2 CABLE FROM CONTROLLER. To disconnect the
DCI-2 cable from the controller, twist the circular plug in a counter-
clockwise motion and remove from the DCI-1 cable. Remove
the 37-pin clamshell from TRC Commander Receiver and store
the cable in carrying case when not in use. Extreme care
should be taken with the DCI-2 cable to safeguard the in-
tegrity of its circuitry.
DCI-1
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To connect the DCI-1 Cable:
Remove the faceplate from the controller. Hook the molex re-
ceptacle directly to the 6 pins on the circuit board of controller.
Do not force it in--it should fit only one way. Punch knockout
hole from the bottom of the controller. Position circular end of
DCI-1 cable through knockout hole and attach with screws. This
connector should remain with controller. Replace controller face-
plate.
To connect the DCI-2 Cable:
WARNING
TRC COMMANDER RECEIVER MUST BE
CONNECTED TO 37-PIN CLAMSHELL BEFORE
CONNECTING DCI-2 CABLE TO CONTROLLER.
First connect the 37-pin clamshell directly to the TRC Commander
Receiver. To operate the Receiver, attach the DCI-2 circular plug
to the DCI-1 connector at the controller knockout location. Align
pins and twist connector on with a clockwise motion. Do not
force it in--it should fit only one way. This cable is removable and
allows portable hookup at each controller.
Direct Controller Interface Cable
For the Irritrol MC, Dial and SuperiorControllers
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Special Features
• Connects to any 24VAC sprinkler system
•Silent Running
-Turn off all of the zones from 1 - 7 days
•Adjustable Time Duration
-2 Minutes to 2 Hours (default 20 minutes)
• Multiple Receiver operation from a single Transmitter
- Field programmable dipswitches offer
199 unique Receiver numbers
• Programmable security codes
-9999 different security group codes
• Audible low power indicator
-Field replaceable 9 volt battery
• Master Valve disable key
-Pump Start/Master Valve
Permanent Receiver Cards are available for the following
controllers:
Rain Bird ESP MC® (contact factory for SAT upgrades)
Rain Bird ESP LX®
Irritrol Dial & MC®
Superior Sterling®
HIT Logic 2 & 3®
Griswold IDC®
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Alkaline
Transmitter uses one replacable 9V Alkaline battery.
Getting To Know The Transmitter
The TRC Commander Transmitter sends a proprietary FM sig-
nal to the Commander Receiver(s) turning on or off selected
valves. With each valve activation or deactivation, the Pump
Start/Master Valve station, when used, is automatically turned
on or off unless "MV Off" has been pressed.
The Transmitter is designed for minimal power consumption
to extend the life of the battery. The Transmitter power is
normally off. Once any key has been pressed, power is auto-
matically turned on for about ten seconds to allow your com-
mand sequence to be completed before the Transmitter auto-
matically turns the power off and erases the command se-
quence from memory.
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Step 1: Use (figure 4 from the pamphlet with your PCC) as a
pattern to locate the mounting holes to be drilled
through the controller.
Step 2: Peel off sticker and attach gasket on back of housing.
Step 3: Peel off sticker and attach gasket to inside door. Make
sure gasket is snug against side walls for maximum
seal.
Step 4: Locate 1" socket head cap screw and insert thoughhole
on door. Slip on retainer ring approximately 3/16" from
threaded end of cap screw.
Step 5: Mount housing to controller using two 6-32 x 3/4"
machine screws, two flat washers, two lock washers,
and two hex nuts.
Step 6: Attach D-Sub connector to the inside housing with two
4-40 x 9/16" machine screws. Do so by first inserting
the end of wires through the 1/2" hole in the sprinkler
controller. Attach connector with the longer row of pins
to the left. Hold connector to highest position while
tightening. Follow wiring code for connecting cables.
Instructions also provided with PCC.
Warning
Do not have the Receiver plugged into connector cable
while installing connector or damage may occur.
Do not have 24VAC transformer plugged into Receiver
with the connector when the connector has 24VAC
from the controller!
Wiring Your PCC
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Step 1: Use (figure 4 from the pamphlet with your PCC) as a
pattern to locate the mounting holes to be drilled
through the controller.
Step 2: Peel off sticker and attach gasket on back of housing.
Step 3: Peel off sticker and attach gasket to inside door. Make
sure gasket is snug against side walls for maximum
seal.
Step 4: Locate 1" socket head cap screw and insert thoughhole
on door. Slip on retainer ring approximately 3/16" from
threaded end of cap screw.
Step 5: Mount housing to controller using two 6-32 x 3/4"
machine screws, two flat washers, two lock washers,
and two hex nuts.
Step 6: Attach D-Sub connector to the inside housing with two
4-40 x 9/16" machine screws. Do so by first inserting
the end of wires through the 1/2" hole in the sprinkler
controller. Attach connector with the longer row of pins
to the left. Hold connector to highest position while
tightening. Follow wiring code for connecting cables.

Installing The Universal Receiver
Connecting the TRC Commander Receiver
The TRC Commander works with any 24 VAC solenoid valve sprin-
kler system. The TRC Commander Receiver connects to individual
valves at the controller's terminal strip or directly to the valve wires
at the controller, and bypasses the controller's functions by directly
activating the valves. Once the connector is installed, simply plug
the Receiver into the black receptical.
For locations where minimal operating range is needed, connect
the 8" whip antenna directly to the top of the Receiver. For locations
where more range is needed, use the magnetic base antenna and
the included tuned antenna with threaded base. (Other antenna
options are available). For maximum performance, all antennas should
be mounted far away from power transformers, electric motors, V.F.D.’s
and overhead powerlines.This type of equipment causes interfer-
ence.
WARNING!
Never connect directly to 110 VAC. Damage to the
receiver will occur, may be a fire hazard and
will void warranty.
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AUTO
UP
TIME
AUTO
BACK
0
COMMANDER
REC
#
MV
OFF
VALVE
OFF
VALVE
ON
The Transmitter Key Pad
The Commander Transmitter keypad has an audible beep to
clearly indicate when a key is pressed. The Transmitter will
beep once when a Number Key or the Receiver Number Key is
pressed. The Transmitter will beep twice, with about two sec-
onds between beeps, after a transmit key is pressed for ("VALVE
ON", "VALVE OFF", "AUTO UP", "AUTO BACK", "M-V OFF"
or "TIME"). The first beep indicates that the transmission is
starting, and the second beep indicates that transmission has
been completed.
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VALVE
ON
3VALVE
ON
VALVE
OFF
To turn off valve 3:
To turn on valve 3:
Turns zone 3 back on:
Transmitter Operating Instructions
Error Tone
You will hear a squak error tone if an incorrect series of keys have
been pressed. When the error tone is heard, wait 10 seconds and
simply restart the series of commands.
Low Battery Tone
A rapid sequence of beeps after the transmission beep indicates low
battery power. Replace with a new alkeline 9V battery.
Valve On/Valve Off
To turn a valve on press the desired zone number then press the
"Valve On" key. Pressing "Valve Off" will turn off the last zone acti-
vated.
When "Valve Off" is pressed by itself the current zone will turn off. To
turn that zone back on just press "Valve On". The Transmitter re-
members which valve you were testing.
Pressing "0", "Valve Off" will turn off all zones.
Example:
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Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Remove the controller's lower faceplate by removing the
screws on each side.
Step 3: Clean lower right, inner side panel (inside controller, behind
front panel). Install the Receiver Card by pressing it onto the
spot you just cleaned. The Card comes with the double-
sided tape on the back (see picture below).
Step 4: Connect the interface cable (with white molex connector)
from the Card into the six pin interface socket on the
controller labeled "RF INTERFACE" (see picture below).
Step 5: Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting located on the
Receiver Card to have your antenna located inside the
controller or connect the threaded external mount antenna
with coax cable for max. range. The holes for the "Side-
Mount" antenna mount are pre-drilled on the right-hand side
of the controller.
Step 6: Re-install the controller faceplate and re-apply power.
Receiver Cards for the HITLogic 2
and HitLogic 3 Controller
Receiver Card
Molex connector
Interface Cable
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Receiver Cards for the Irritrol
MC and Dial
Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Remove the controller faceplate by unscrewing the
cross-recessed screws on each side.
Step 3: Clean upper left, inner side panel (inside controller, behind
front panel). Remove the backing from the tape on the back
of the Receiver Card and firmly press the Card onto
the spot you just cleaned. (Not illustrated here).
Step 4: Connect the interface cable (with white connector) from the
Card into the six pin molex connector on the back right-hand
side of controller face (not illustrated here).
Step 5: Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver
Card or connect the external mount antenna with coax cable
for max. range.
Step 6: Connect all of your field common wires to the silver screw
terminal on the card, then connect the black wire on on the
Card to a "valve common" terminal on the controller.
Step 7: Re-install the controller face plate.
Step 8: Re-apply power and check the remote for operation.
antenna
interface cable
field common wires go here
black wire
connects to
valve com-
mon here
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Multiple Zones
Press the "9" key before a two digit zone number to turn on a
multipe zone. Example: "903", "Valve On" will turn zone 3 on.
You may have up to six multiple zones on at a time and a single
zone plus a master valve. Multiple zones cannot be changed
by the "Auto Up" or the "Auto Back" functions, but they can have
an independent time duration.
A station registered for multiple mode operation will not be turned off
automatically when other stations on the same Receiver are turned
on. Also, the single mode station will not be automatically turned off
when multiple mode stations are turned on. If you try to turn on a
seventh multiple mode valve, the first multiple mode valve turned on
will be automatically turned off.
WARNING: Make sure your controller has adequate power to
operate the number of multiple stations you intend to have on
at one time. Otherwise, you may overload the circuit breaker
at your controller.
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2VALVE
ON
VALVE
ON
09
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To operate press: AUTO
BACK
OR
AUTO
UP
Auto Up/Auto Back
These functions allow forward and backward advancement
through each station. This will turn on the next
sequential station number.
To turn all zones off:
Adding zone 2:
Adding zone 32:
0VALVE
OFF
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For 2 minutes:
For 20 minutes:
For 2 Hours:
Master Valve Off
When a valve station is activated the Pump Start/Master Valve is
automatically enabled by the Receiver. To disable the Master Valve
press the "MV Off" key. Pressing the "MV Off" key again prior to
turning on any stations at a Receiver will turn the Master Valve back
on.
Note: Using "99" "Valve On" to manually operate the Pump Start/
Master Valve will override the "MV Off" function. It will also run the
Master Valve/Pump Start continuously.
To disable the Master Valve:
0 0 TIME
TIME
20
0
0
2
TIME
2
MV
OFF
0
Time Duration
You can set a time duration anywhere from two minutes to two hours.
Press three digits of time in the following format:
Hour, Tens Minutes, Minutes. The range of allowed entries for time
duration is from two minutes "002" to two hours "200". Then press
the "Time" key, followed by the desired zone # and then "Valve On."
Hour Tens Minutes
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Receiver Cards for the
Superior Sterling
Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Remove the controller faceplate by unscrewing the
cross-recessed screws on each side.
Step 3: Clean upper left, inner side panel (inside controller, behind
front panel). Remove the backing from the tape on the back
of the Receiver Card and firmly press the Card onto
the spot you just cleaned. (Not illustrated here).
Step 4: Connect the interface cable (with white connector) from the
Card into the six pin molex connector on the back right-hand
side of controller face (not illustrated here).
Step 5: Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver
Card or connect the external mount antenna with coax cable
for max. range.
Step 6: Connect all of your field common wires to the silver screw
terminal on the card, then connect the black wire on on the
Card to a "valve common" terminal on the controller.
Step 7: Re-install the controller face plate.
Step 8: Re-apply power and check the remote for operation.
antenna
interface cable
field common wires go here
black wire
connects to
valve com-
mon here
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Receiver Card for the HunterICC
Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Open the front panel door of the controller and clean the
bottom inner portion of the door.
Step 3: Remove the backing paper from the double-sided tape on
the back of the Receiver Card and firmly place the Card
onto the spot you have just cleaned. (BNC antenna mount
lines up toward the left as illustrated in fig.1 below).
Step 4: Connect the 3 wires to the terminals in the upper left module
on the back panel of the controller as follows: (See fig.2).
Blue: to the REM terminal (sometimes labeled simply “R”)
White: to the upper AC terminal
Red: to the lower AC terminal
Step 5: Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver
Card (Make sure the antenna points upward as illustrated in
fig. 1 below). For additional range, install the top mount
antenna w/coaxial cable into the top of the controller (see
antenna mounting instructions in the top-mount antenna kit).
Step 6: Mount the adhesive “wire tie-down” to the right side of the
inner door panel (see fig.1) and route the wires and cable
through it, leaving slack so that NO strain is placed on wires
when door is being opened.
Step 7: Re-apply power and check the remote for operation.
antenna
antenna mount
tie-down
blue wire
white wire
red wire
Fig 2Fig. 1
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Receiver Number
The TRC Commander Transmitter can operate as many as 199
Permanent Receivers on each group code. To designate
Receiver press a desired Receiver number and "Rec #" key.
Setting to Receiver number 3:
To turn Master Valve off:
To turn Master Valve on:
9 9 VALVE
OFF
VALVE
ON
99
REC
#
3
Operating the Pump Start/Master Valve
When in the automatic mode, the Pump Start/Master Valve is auto-
matically activated when a valve station is turned on. You can manu-
ally turn on the Pump Start/Master Valve by pressing "99" "Valve
On". IF YOU MANUALLY TURN ON THE PUMP START/MASTER
VALVE STATION, YOU MUST MANUALLY TURN IT OFF AGAIN.
There is no default time with this function. The Pump Start/MV will
stay on until "0" "Valve Off" or "99" "Valve Off" command is received.
Press the two digits "99" "Valve On" to select only the Pump Start/
Master Valve station. To turn off the pump start/master valve station
press the two digit "99" "Valve Off" key to deactivate.
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Silent Running Feature (Rain Off)
This feature allows user to shut down the controller remotely by
disconnecting valve common similar to a rain switch. The con-
troller can be disabled for 1 to 7 days or indefinitely.
The Receiver Card interrupts the signal from the controller to the
valves and shuts the system down without having to change pro-
gramming. Pressing "9" then the desired number of days, then
"Valve Off" will program the Silent Running feature.
Silent Running (Rain Off) codes:
90 Valve Off Infinite
91 Valve Off 1 Day
92 Valve Off 2 Days
93 Valve Off 3 Days
94 Valve Off 4 Days
95 Valve Off 5 Days
96 Valve Off 6 Days
97 Valve Off 7 Days
0 Valve Off Clear
Pressing "0" then "Valve Off" will clear all and reset the Receiver
Card, erasing all Silent Running programs.
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Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Unplug the ribbon cable from the main circuit board.
Step 3: Connect the Receiver Card into the socket on the main
circuit board where the ribbon cable was removed from.
Step 4: Plug the ribbon cable in the gray connector on
Receiver Card.
Step 5: Route the antenna cable out of the bottom of the
controller and attach it on the left side of the outer
controller housing with the Vel-Cro supplied on
the antenna.
Step 6: Re-apply power to your controller.
Receiver Card for the
Rain BirdESP LX
Antenna Cable
Receiver Card
Ribbon Cable
Socket
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Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Unplug the ribbon cable from the main circuit board.
Step 3: Connect the Receiver Card into the socket on the main
circuit board where the ribbon cable was removed from.
Step 4: Plug the ribbon cable in the gray connector on
Receiver Card.
Step 5: Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver
Card or connect the external mount antenna with coax
cable for max. range.
Step 6: Re-apply power to your conroller.
Receiver Card for the
Rain BirdESP MC
Receiver Card
Ribbon Cable
Antenna
Socket
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tens
hundreds
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tens
hundreds
thousands
Setting The Receiver’s Dip Switches
YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING TO MAKE YOUR UNITS
OPERATE! The units come from the factory set on Group Code 1, Receiver
# 1. If you change the dipswitches, you must reprogram you transmitter to
the same settings, as explained on the previous page.
Should you be using multiple receivers in close proximity to each other, or if
you are getting interference from someone else’s remote, you may need to
change your Group Code # or Receiver # dipswitch settings to prevent
unwanted interference as follows:
To Change the Receiver #: Remove the four phillips head screws and
separate the Receiver case to expose the Receiver number dipswitch set.
Look on the back of the Receiver board; you will see three boxes of
dipswitches as shown in the photo (Example 1). The dipswitches are ex-
posed on the circuit board on Permanent Receiver Cards (Example 2).The
Receiver # switch set is the box on the far right. The switches are read
from right to left, (see below) and are grouped in sets of four. Adding the
numbers of the depressed switches together in each set of four will give
you the total for that digit.
To Change the Group Code #: The Group Code switch set is the middle
and left-hand boxes. These switches also read from right to left,
starting with the middle box and working toward the left (see below) and
are also grouped in sets of four. Adding the numbers of the depressed
switches together in each set of four will give you the total for that digit.
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EXAMPLE 1: Factory Default - Universal Receiver shown
Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code #1,
Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver #1
Group Code Switch Set Receiver # Switch Set
Group Code Switch Set Receiver # Switch Set
Group Code Switch Set Receiver # Switch Set
Group Code Switch Set Receiver # Switch Set
EXAMPLE 2: Factory Default - Permanent Receiver Card shown
Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code #1,
Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver #1
EXAMPLE 3: Permanent Receiver Card shown
Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code #1,
Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver #2
EXAMPLE 4: Permanent Receiver Card shown
Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code #2,
Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver #3
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hundreds
thousands
Setting The Receiver’s Dip Switches
YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING TO MAKE YOUR UNITS
OPERATE! The units come from the factory set on Group Code 1, Receiver
# 1. If you change the dipswitches, you must reprogram you transmitter to
the same settings, as explained on the previous page.
Should you be using multiple receivers in close proximity to each other, or if
you are getting interference from someone else’s remote, you may need to
change your Group Code # or Receiver # dipswitch settings to prevent
unwanted interference as follows:
To Change the Receiver #: Remove the four phillips head screws and
separate the Receiver case to expose the Receiver number dipswitch set.
Look on the back of the Receiver board; you will see three boxes of
dipswitches as shown in the photo (Example 1). The dipswitches are ex-
posed on the circuit board on Permanent Receiver Cards (Example 2).The
Receiver # switch set is the box on the far right. The switches are read
from right to left, (see below) and are grouped in sets of four. Adding the
numbers of the depressed switches together in each set of four will give
you the total for that digit.
To Change the Group Code #: The Group Code switch set is the middle
and left-hand boxes. These switches also read from right to left,
starting with the middle box and working toward the left (see below) and
are also grouped in sets of four. Adding the numbers of the depressed
switches together in each set of four will give you the total for that digit.
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EXAMPLE 1: Factory Default - Universal Receiver shown
Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code #1,
Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver #1
Group Code Switch Set Receiver # Switch Set
Group Code Switch Set Receiver # Switch Set
Group Code Switch Set Receiver # Switch Set
Group Code Switch Set Receiver # Switch Set
EXAMPLE 2: Factory Default - Permanent Receiver Card shown
Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code #1,
Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver #1
EXAMPLE 3: Permanent Receiver Card shown
Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code #1,
Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver #2
EXAMPLE 4: Permanent Receiver Card shown
Group Code Switch Set is switched to Group Code #2,
Receiver Switch Set is switched to Receiver #3
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Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Unplug the ribbon cable from the main circuit board.
Step 3: Connect the Receiver Card into the socket on the main
circuit board where the ribbon cable was removed from.
Step 4: Plug the ribbon cable in the gray connector on
Receiver Card.
Step 5: Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver
Card or connect the external mount antenna with coax
cable for max. range.
Step 6: Re-apply power to your conroller.
Receiver Card for the
Rain BirdESP MC
Receiver Card
Ribbon Cable
Antenna
Socket
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Silent Running Feature (Rain Off)
This feature allows user to shut down the controller remotely by
disconnecting valve common similar to a rain switch. The con-
troller can be disabled for 1 to 7 days or indefinitely.
The Receiver Card interrupts the signal from the controller to the
valves and shuts the system down without having to change pro-
gramming. Pressing "9" then the desired number of days, then
"Valve Off" will program the Silent Running feature.
Silent Running (Rain Off) codes:
90 Valve Off Infinite
91 Valve Off 1 Day
92 Valve Off 2 Days
93 Valve Off 3 Days
94 Valve Off 4 Days
95 Valve Off 5 Days
96 Valve Off 6 Days
97 Valve Off 7 Days
0 Valve Off Clear
Pressing "0" then "Valve Off" will clear all and reset the Receiver
Card, erasing all Silent Running programs.
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Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Unplug the ribbon cable from the main circuit board.
Step 3: Connect the Receiver Card into the socket on the main
circuit board where the ribbon cable was removed from.
Step 4: Plug the ribbon cable in the gray connector on
Receiver Card.
Step 5: Route the antenna cable out of the bottom of the
controller and attach it on the left side of the outer
controller housing with the Vel-Cro supplied on
the antenna.
Step 6: Re-apply power to your controller.
Receiver Card for the
Rain BirdESP LX
Antenna Cable
Receiver Card
Ribbon Cable
Socket
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Receiver Card for the HunterICC
Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Open the front panel door of the controller and clean the
bottom inner portion of the door.
Step 3: Remove the backing paper from the double-sided tape on
the back of the Receiver Card and firmly place the Card
onto the spot you have just cleaned. (BNC antenna mount
lines up toward the left as illustrated in fig.1 below).
Step 4: Connect the 3 wires to the terminals in the upper left module
on the back panel of the controller as follows: (See fig.2).
Blue: to the REM terminal (sometimes labeled simply “R”)
White: to the upper AC terminal
Red: to the lower AC terminal
Step 5: Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver
Card (Make sure the antenna points upward as illustrated in
fig. 1 below). For additional range, install the top mount
antenna w/coaxial cable into the top of the controller (see
antenna mounting instructions in the top-mount antenna kit).
Step 6: Mount the adhesive “wire tie-down” to the right side of the
inner door panel (see fig.1) and route the wires and cable
through it, leaving slack so that NO strain is placed on wires
when door is being opened.
Step 7: Re-apply power and check the remote for operation.
antenna
antenna mount
tie-down
blue wire
white wire
red wire
Fig 2Fig. 1
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Receiver Number
The TRC Commander Transmitter can operate as many as 199
Permanent Receivers on each group code. To designate
Receiver press a desired Receiver number and "Rec #" key.
Setting to Receiver number 3:
To turn Master Valve off:
To turn Master Valve on:
9 9 VALVE
OFF
VALVE
ON
99
REC
#
3
Operating the Pump Start/Master Valve
When in the automatic mode, the Pump Start/Master Valve is auto-
matically activated when a valve station is turned on. You can manu-
ally turn on the Pump Start/Master Valve by pressing "99" "Valve
On". IF YOU MANUALLY TURN ON THE PUMP START/MASTER
VALVE STATION, YOU MUST MANUALLY TURN IT OFF AGAIN.
There is no default time with this function. The Pump Start/MV will
stay on until "0" "Valve Off" or "99" "Valve Off" command is received.
Press the two digits "99" "Valve On" to select only the Pump Start/
Master Valve station. To turn off the pump start/master valve station
press the two digit "99" "Valve Off" key to deactivate.
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For 2 minutes:
For 20 minutes:
For 2 Hours:
Master Valve Off
When a valve station is activated the Pump Start/Master Valve is
automatically enabled by the Receiver. To disable the Master Valve
press the "MV Off" key. Pressing the "MV Off" key again prior to
turning on any stations at a Receiver will turn the Master Valve back
on.
Note: Using "99" "Valve On" to manually operate the Pump Start/
Master Valve will override the "MV Off" function. It will also run the
Master Valve/Pump Start continuously.
To disable the Master Valve:
0 0 TIME
TIME
20
0
0
2
TIME
2
MV
OFF
0
Time Duration
You can set a time duration anywhere from two minutes to two hours.
Press three digits of time in the following format:
Hour, Tens Minutes, Minutes. The range of allowed entries for time
duration is from two minutes "002" to two hours "200". Then press
the "Time" key, followed by the desired zone # and then "Valve On."
Hour Tens Minutes
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Receiver Cards for the
Superior Sterling
Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Remove the controller faceplate by unscrewing the
cross-recessed screws on each side.
Step 3: Clean upper left, inner side panel (inside controller, behind
front panel). Remove the backing from the tape on the back
of the Receiver Card and firmly press the Card onto
the spot you just cleaned. (Not illustrated here).
Step 4: Connect the interface cable (with white connector) from the
Card into the six pin molex connector on the back right-hand
side of controller face (not illustrated here).
Step 5: Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver
Card or connect the external mount antenna with coax cable
for max. range.
Step 6: Connect all of your field common wires to the silver screw
terminal on the card, then connect the black wire on on the
Card to a "valve common" terminal on the controller.
Step 7: Re-install the controller face plate.
Step 8: Re-apply power and check the remote for operation.
antenna
interface cable
field common wires go here
black wire
connects to
valve com-
mon here
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Receiver Cards for the Irritrol
MC and Dial
Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Remove power from controller first!
Step 2: Remove the controller faceplate by unscrewing the
cross-recessed screws on each side.
Step 3: Clean upper left, inner side panel (inside controller, behind
front panel). Remove the backing from the tape on the back
of the Receiver Card and firmly press the Card onto
the spot you just cleaned. (Not illustrated here).
Step 4: Connect the interface cable (with white connector) from the
Card into the six pin molex connector on the back right-hand
side of controller face (not illustrated here).
Step 5: Connect the antenna to the BNC fitting on the Receiver
Card or connect the external mount antenna with coax cable
for max. range.
Step 6: Connect all of your field common wires to the silver screw
terminal on the card, then connect the black wire on on the
Card to a "valve common" terminal on the controller.
Step 7: Re-install the controller face plate.
Step 8: Re-apply power and check the remote for operation.
antenna
interface cable
field common wires go here
black wire
connects to
valve com-
mon here
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Multiple Zones
Press the "9" key before a two digit zone number to turn on a
multipe zone. Example: "903", "Valve On" will turn zone 3 on.
You may have up to six multiple zones on at a time and a single
zone plus a master valve. Multiple zones cannot be changed
by the "Auto Up" or the "Auto Back" functions, but they can have
an independent time duration.
A station registered for multiple mode operation will not be turned off
automatically when other stations on the same Receiver are turned
on. Also, the single mode station will not be automatically turned off
when multiple mode stations are turned on. If you try to turn on a
seventh multiple mode valve, the first multiple mode valve turned on
will be automatically turned off.
WARNING: Make sure your controller has adequate power to
operate the number of multiple stations you intend to have on
at one time. Otherwise, you may overload the circuit breaker
at your controller.
2
2VALVE
ON
VALVE
ON
09
39
To operate press: AUTO
BACK
OR
AUTO
UP
Auto Up/Auto Back
These functions allow forward and backward advancement
through each station. This will turn on the next
sequential station number.
To turn all zones off:
Adding zone 2:
Adding zone 32:
0VALVE
OFF
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