Valley VRI-iS User manual

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VRI-iS
Variable Rate Irrigation
Individual Sprinkler Option
For ICON Control Panels
Installation Manual
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VRI-iS Option Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
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VRI-iS Option Installation Manual................................................................................................................... 1
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 3
General Information ......................................................................................................................................... 4
About This Manual......................................................................................................................................... 5
Tools Needed ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Safety................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Recognize Safety Information ....................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Messages ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Information Messages ................................................................................................................................ 6
Use of Personal Protective Equipment.......................................................................................................... 7
Conductive Materials and Equipment............................................................................................................ 7
Fall Protection................................................................................................................................................ 7
Minimum Working Clearance ........................................................................................................................ 8
Qualified Person............................................................................................................................................ 8
Irrigation Equipment near Airports and Crop Dusting Aircraft....................................................................... 8
Overhead Power Lines .................................................................................................................................. 9
Minimal Lockout / Tagout Procedure ........................................................................................................... 10
Sequence of Lockout ................................................................................................................................ 10
Restoring Equipment to Service ............................................................................................................... 10
Installation Instructions................................................................................................................................. 11
Disconnect All Power................................................................................................................................... 11
Install Power Supply and Primary Communication Board........................................................................... 12
Install Slip Ring............................................................................................................................................ 13
Install Cord Connector(s) ............................................................................................................................ 16
Wiring .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Temporarily Install GPS Position Tower Box................................................................................................ 18
Turn Power On.......................................................................................................................................... 18
Verify Control Panel Software...................................................................................................................... 19
Upgrade Control Panel................................................................................................................................ 19
Setup Control Panel for GPS Position ......................................................................................................... 19
ICON5 / ICONX - Set Current Method...................................................................................................... 20
ICON10 / ICON1 - Set Current Method .................................................................................................... 23
Remove GPS Position Tower Box................................................................................................................ 26
Disconnect All Power ................................................................................................................................ 26
Disconnect Tower Box............................................................................................................................... 26
Install Sprinkler Valves ................................................................................................................................ 27
Connect Cables ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Install Power Supply Tower Boxes ............................................................................................................... 29
Bracket Mounting...................................................................................................................................... 29
Span Pipe Mounting ................................................................................................................................. 29
Connect Cables ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Wire Power Supply Tower Boxes .............................................................................................................. 29
Install GPS Position Tower Box ................................................................................................................... 30
Bracket Mounting...................................................................................................................................... 30
Connect Cables ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Setup................................................................................................................................................................ 31
ICON5 / ICONX........................................................................................................................................... 32
ICON10 / ICON1 ......................................................................................................................................... 38
Field Install And Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................................................ 45
VRI-iS
Control Panel Components for ICON Field Install pn 9312722 ................................................................ 46
Slip Ring Field Install pn 9312418 ............................................................................................................ 47
Valve Field Install pn 9312455 .................................................................................................................. 48
PolySpan Valve Field Install pn 9313117.................................................................................................. 49
Power Supply Tower Box
Field Install pn 9312421............................................................................................................................ 50
Wiring Schematic pn 0999334.................................................................................................................. 51
GPS Position Tower Box
Field Install pn 9312419............................................................................................................................ 52
Wiring Schematic pn 0999346.................................................................................................................. 53
Running Light Field Wiring pn 9310312 ...................................................................................................... 54

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Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................. 55
Theory of Operation VRI-iS ......................................................................................................................... 55
System Faults.............................................................................................................................................. 56
Viewing System Faults ................................................................................................................................ 56
System Error Codes.................................................................................................................................... 57
Viewing System Error Codes ...................................................................................................................... 58
Viewing RJ11 Error Codes.......................................................................................................................... 59
ICON5 / ICONX........................................................................................................................................... 60
VRI-iS Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................... 60
Resync Valves ........................................................................................................................................ 60
Test Valve ............................................................................................................................................... 61
Valve Errors............................................................................................................................................ 62
Valve Comm Errors ................................................................................................................................ 62
View Prescription ...................................................................................................................................... 63
Edit Managed Zones................................................................................................................................. 64
ICON10 / ICON1 ......................................................................................................................................... 65
VRI-iS Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................... 65
Resync Valves ........................................................................................................................................ 65
Test Valve ............................................................................................................................................... 66
Valve Errors............................................................................................................................................ 67
Valve Comm Errors ................................................................................................................................ 67
View Prescription ...................................................................................................................................... 68
Edit Managed Zones................................................................................................................................. 69
Fuse Testing ................................................................................................................................................ 70
Power Supply Testing .................................................................................................................................. 70
VRI Primary Communications VDC - Pin/Terminal Call Out/Dip Switch...................................................... 71
Sprinkler Valve LED VRI-iS ......................................................................................................................... 71
Cable VRI-iS - Pin Call Out ......................................................................................................................... 72
Pressure Sensor Cable VRI-iS - Pin Call Out.............................................................................................. 72
Theory of Operation GPS Position .............................................................................................................. 73
Garmin 19x GPS Power Data Cable Wire Color/Function........................................................................... 74
GPS Receiver Accuracy .............................................................................................................................. 74
GPS Signal Errors....................................................................................................................................... 74
GPS Antenna Test ....................................................................................................................................... 75
Use Edit to Setup Control Panel for VRI-iS / GPS Position ......................................................................... 76
ICON5 / ICONX Control Panel Setup-Edit Method ................................................................................... 76
ICON10 / ICON1 Control Panel Setup-Edit Method ................................................................................. 78
GPS Angular Conversion Table ................................................................................................................... 80
Angular Degree Examples .......................................................................................................................... 80
Estimated Drive Unit Speed Tables ............................................................................................................. 81
Parts................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Tower Box Drive Unit Mount ........................................................................................................................ 84
Valve VRI-iS with 10 Ft Cable...................................................................................................................... 85
Valve VRI-iS with 14 Ft Cable...................................................................................................................... 86
Valve with Pressure Switch ......................................................................................................................... 87
VRI-iS PolySpan Valve Assembly With PSI Switch Option.......................................................................... 88
VRI-iS PolySpan Valve Assembly................................................................................................................ 89
Cables VRI-iS .............................................................................................................................................. 90
Panel and GPS Tower Box VRI-iS ............................................................................................................... 91
Tower Box - Pipe Mounting.......................................................................................................................... 92
GPS Tower Box VRI-iS ................................................................................................................................ 94
Power Supply Tower Box VRI-iS.................................................................................................................. 96
Slip Ring VRI-iS........................................................................................................................................... 98
Panel and GPS Hardware VRI-iS.............................................................................................................. 100
Primary Communication Board for Control Panel ..................................................................................... 101

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General Information
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About This Manual
This manual illustrates the proper installation of the Variable Rate Irrigation Individual Sprinkler (VRI-iS) Option
on a Valley irrigation machine that is equipped with a Valley ICON control panel.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material contained in this manual were based on information avail-
able at the time this publication was approved for printing. Valmont Industries Inc. reserves the right to change
specification or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. Specifications are ap-
plicable to equipment sold within the United States and may vary outside of the United States.
!
WARNING
•THE ASSEMBLY OF THESE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING ADJUSTING, TESTING AND TROUBLE-
SHOOTING SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED VALLEY DEALER.
•IF ANY WIRE IS NOT CONNECTED TO A TERMINAL OR COMPONENT IN THE CONTROL PANEL,
PROTECT THE END OF THE WIRE WITH A WIRE NUT OR EQUIVALENT TO PREVENT DAMAGE
FROM SHORT CIRCUIT OR ARCING.
Tools Needed
• Flat blade screw drivers
• Phillips head screw drivers
• 1/2 in sockets and/or wrenches
• 3/4 in sockets and/or wrenches
• Adjustable wrench
• Pipe wrenches
• Water pump pliers
• Laptop computer

Safety
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Recognize Safety Information
This irrigation equipment can be powered by high voltage, which can be extremely dangerous if used improp-
erly. For maximum safety and optimum performance of the machine, all owner/operators and maintenance
personnel must read and understand the owner/operator manual(s), all safety messages in this manual and
safety signs/decals on the machine before operating this equipment.
Anyone assembling, operating, servicing or maintaining this machine must read and understand all opera-
tion, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installation, assembly instructions and all safety messages in this
manual before operating the machine or beginning any maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installation or
assembly of components.
These instructions alert you to certain things you should do carefully; if you don’t, you could hurt yourself or
others, hurt the next person who operates the equipment, or damage the equipment.
Safety Messages
Safety messages in this manual are preceded by the hazard symbol and one of three words: DANGER, WARN-
ING or CAUTION. These messages alert you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others and or cause
property damage.
!This HAZARD SYMBOL is used to alert you to information about unsafe actions or situations, and may
be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
!DANGER
The HAZARD SYMBOL used with the word DANGER describes immediate hazards that can result in severe
personal injury or death.
!WARNING
The HAZARD SYMBOL used with the word WARNING describes unsafe actions or situations that can result in
severe injury, death and/or major equipment or property damage.
!CAUTION
The HAZARD SYMBOL used with the word CAUTION describes unsafe actions or situations that can result in
injury, and/or minor equipment or property damage.
Information Messages
Important information messages in this manual are preceded by the word NOTE.
NOTE
The word NOTE is used to alert you to information that describes procedures or tips to help you install, operate
or maintain your equipment properly.

Safety
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Use of Personal Protective Equipment
• People working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards must use, personal protective equipment
that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed. Refer to
U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Safeguards for
personnel protection. - 1910.335, or applicable national, state or local regulations, for additional information.
• Personal protective equipment must be maintained in a safe, reliable condition and periodically inspected or
tested.
• Protective shields, protective barriers, or insulating materials must be used to protect each person from
shock, burns, or other electrically-related injuries while that person is working near exposed energized parts
which might be accidentally contacted or where dangerous electric heating or arcing might occur. When nor-
mally enclosed live parts are exposed for maintenance or repair, they must be guarded to protect unqualified
persons from contact with the live parts.
• Safety signs and tags. Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags must be used where neces-
sary to warn people about electrical hazards which may endanger them.
Conductive Materials and Equipment
Materials and equipment that can conduct electricity must be handled in a way that will prevent them from
contacting energized power lines, exposed conductors or circuit parts.
• When handling long conductive objects (such as but not limited to truss rods, pipes, angles and ladders) in
areas with energized power lines, exposed conductors or circuit parts, work practices (such as the use of
insulation, guarding, and material handling techniques) must be used to minimize the hazard.
• Portable ladders must have non-conductive side rails.
• Do not wear conductive articles of jewelry and clothing (such as but not limited to watch bands, bracelets,
rings, key chains, necklaces, metalized aprons, cloth with conductive thread, or metal headgear) that could
come in contact with energized power lines, exposed conductors or circuit parts.
Fall Protection
Identify potential fall hazards and determine if fall protection equipment is appropriate for the task, before begin-
ning the work. Pay attention to hazards associated with routine and non-routine tasks. Inspect fall protection
equipment (harnesses, lanyards) and devices (guardrails, tie-off points) before each use. Use fall protection
equipment if required for the job. Be sure the fall protection equipment is right for the task, fits properly, and is in
good condition. Refer to U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations Standards - 29
CFR 1926.500, 1926.501 and 1926.502, or applicable national, state or local regulations for more information.
• When using scaffolds, make sure there is proper access, full planking, stable footing, and guard railing.
• When using a boom lift, keep feet firmly on the platform of a boom lift, use fall protection equipment tied-off
at all times to the guardrail or tie-off point.
• When using a ladder, make sure the ladder is non-conductive and the correct size for the task. Read the
ladder user instructions and be sure the ladder is in good condition. Make sure ladder is set on stable footing
and at the correct angle.

Safety
8
Minimum Working Clearance
To reduce the risk of injury, all persons require adequate working clearance around the electrical panel or other
electrical equipment. The table below identifies the minimum working clearance needed. Refer to U.S. Occupa-
tional Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Safeguards for personnel pro-
tection. -1910.303(g)(1)(i), or any other applicable national, state or local regulations, for additional information.
MINIMUM WORKING CLEARANCE 0-600 VOLTS
WIDTH
OF WORKING
CLEARANCE
AREA
HEIGHT
OF WORKING
CLEARANCE
AREA
MINIMUM WORKING CLEARANCE
IN FRONT OF ELECTRICAL PANEL/EQUIPMENT
EXPOSED LIVE PARTS
ON ONE SIDE OF WORK
SPACE AND NO LIVE
GROUNDED PARTS ON
THE OTHER SIDE.
EXPOSED LIVE PARTS
ON ONE SIDE OF WORK
SPACE AND LIVE
GROUNDED PARTS ON
THE OTHER SIDE.
EXPOSED LIVE PARTS
ON ONE SIDE OF WORK
SPACE AND EXPOSED
LIVE PARTS ON THE
OTHER SIDE.
30 in (760 mm)
MINIMUM OR
WIDTH OF
ENCLOSURE,
WHICH EVER IS
GREATER
78 in (1980 mm)
MINIMUM OR
HEIGHT OF
ENCLOSURE,
WHICH EVER IS
GREATER
36 in (915 mm) MINIMUM 42 in (1065 mm) MINIMUM 48 in (1220 mm) MINIMUM
Concrete, brick or tile walls shall be considered as grounded.
Qualified Person
A Qualified Person is one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or
who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his/her ability to solve or
resolve problems related to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
Only qualified persons may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that have not been de-energized.
Refer to U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations Standards - 29 CFR 1926.32(m)
and 1910.333, or applicable national, state or local regulations for additional information.
Irrigation Equipment near Airports and Crop Dusting Aircraft
• If any part of the irrigation machine comes within 3200 ft (975 m) of an airport runway, especially the ap-
proach (ends) of the runway, additional warning markers may be required. In the United States, CFR Title 14,
Chapter I, Subchapter E, Part 77 – Safe, Efficient Use, and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace describes
when marking is needed.
This document is available at: www.ecfr.gov
• Marking requirements vary depending on the location of the irrigation equipment relative to the runway, the
type of airport (Civil, Military, or Heliport) and other factors. Contact the local airport authority for guidance
and specific recommendations. In the United States, guidelines for marking structures near airports are
published by the Federal Aviation Administration in Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-1L – Obstruction Marking
and Lighting.
Available here: www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars
• For irrigation machines near private or unregulated airfields, including farm-based airstrips, Valley strongly
recommends complying with the same standards and requirements as Civil airports as shown in Part 77.
• Regulations vary by country, contact your local aviation authority for guidance.
Overhang cables, including overhang back cables are a particular danger. In locations where low-flying
aircraft are likely, such as within 1,500 ft (457 m) of an end of an airport runway, or where crop dusting aircraft
are common, Valley recommends adding obstruction markers to overhang cables to improve their visibility.
For large overhangs (36 ft / 10.97 m Heavy Duty and longer), five 12 in (300 mm) or 20 in (500 mm), aviation
orange marker balls are sufficient. One near the rabbit ears, two in the middle of the back cables and two in
the middle of the highest overhang cables. Refer to Section 3.5 in AC70/7460-1 for additional details. Aviation
marker balls are available online and from a variety of aviation and airport safety equipment providers.

Safety
9
Overhead Power Lines
Assembling, towing or transporting irrigation machine components such as but not limited to the pivot point,
linear cart, span/drive unit assemblies, overhangs and/or corner assemblies underneath or near power lines is
extremely dangerous because of the risk of electrocution.
Operating equipment that elevates irrigation machine components, such as but not limited to an aerial lift or
crane, near power lines is extremely dangerous because of the risk of electrocution. Only qualified personnel
should operate this type of equipment. Before operating the equipment, qualified personnel must read the
equipment manufacturers’ operating and safety instructions.
• Refer to U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Cranes
and derricks. - 1926.550, or any other applicable national, state or local regulations for additional information.
• Always presume that any overhead power line is an energized line unless and until the person(s) owning
the line and/or the electrical utility authorities indicate that it is not an energized line and it has been visibly
grounded.
• Before operating any equipment near any power line make sure the line has been de-energized and visibly
grounded at the point of work.
• Electrocution can occur without touching an electrical power line. Electricity, depending on the magnitude,
can jump or become induced into equipment or conductive materials that come in close proximity to, but do
not touch a power line. High wind, lightning, wet ground and other environmental conditions will increase the
possibility of electrocution and require additional consideration.
• Transmitter towers can induce the equipment or materials being handled with an electrical charge. Before
working or operating equipment near transmitter towers, make sure the transmitter is de-energized.
• Select the location where the span/drive unit will be assembled to ensure that neither the irrigation machine,
or the equipment used during the assembly process, will violate the minimum clearance guidelines.
• Never operate equipment or allow the load, ropes or tag lines within 10 ft (3.05 m) of any power line rated 50
kV or lower whether it is energized or not. For lines rated over 50 kVs, the minimum clearance shall be 10 ft
(3.05 m) plus 0.4 inch (1.1 cm) for each kV over 50 kVs.
• Never assemble, tow, transport or allow irrigation machine components underneath or within 10 ft (3.05 m)
of any power line rated 50 kV or lower whether it is energized or not. For lines rated over 50 kV, the minimum
clearance shall be 10 ft (3.05 m) plus 0.4 inch (1.1 cm) for each kV over 50 kVs. Overhang support angles,
cables and spinner drive components regularly extend 10 ft to 12 ft (3.1 m to 3.7 m) above the irrigation
pipeline (span).
• Use barricades to identify areas where interference with overhead power lines could occur. Keep the assem-
bly, towing or transporting of irrigation machine components and the operation of equipment including load,
ropes or tag lines away from any power line, in the distances described above, whether the line is energized
or not.
• Always designate a person to observe clearance between the power line and all equipment being operated
or moved in order to give timely warning for all operations to STOP if the minimum clearance is violated.

Safety
10
Minimal Lockout / Tagout Procedure
The following procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy isolating devices
whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment. It is used to ensure that the machine
or equipment is stopped, isolated from all potentially hazardous energy sources and locked out before person-
nel perform any servicing or maintenance where the unexpectedly energized or start-up of the machine or
equipment or release of stored energy could cause injury. All personnel, upon observing a machine or piece of
equipment which is locked out to perform servicing or maintenance shall not attempt to start, energize, or use
that machine or equipment.
When the energy isolating devices are not lockable, tagout should be used and affected personnel must wear
full personal protection.
Refer to U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Typical
minimal lockout procedures - 1910.147 App A, or applicable national, state or local regulations, for additional
information.
Sequence of Lockout
1. Notify all affected personnel that servicing or maintenance is required on a machine or equipment and that
the machine or equipment must be shut down and locked out to perform the servicing or maintenance.
2. The authorized personnel shall identify the type and magnitude of the energy that the machine or equip-
ment utilizes, shall understand the hazards of the energy, and shall know the methods to control the energy.
3. If the machine or equipment is operating, shut it down by the normal stopping procedure (depress the stop
button, open switch, close valve, etc.).
4. De-activate the energy isolating device(s) so that the machine or equipment is isolated from the energy
source(s).
5. Lock out the energy isolating device(s) with assigned individual lock(s).
6. Stored or residual energy (such as that in capacitors, springs, elevated machine members, rotating fly-
wheels, hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, or water pressure, etc.) must be dissipated or restrained by
methods such as grounding, repositioning, blocking, bleeding down, etc.
7. Ensure that the equipment is disconnected from the energy source(s) by first checking that no personnel
are exposed, then verify the isolation of the equipment by operating the push button or other normal operat-
ing control(s) or by testing to make certain the equipment will not operate.
!CAUTION
•RETURN OPERATING CONTROL(S) TO NEUTRAL OR “OFF” POSITION AFTER VERIFYING THE
ISOLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT.
8. The machine or equipment is now locked out.
!DANGER
•WHEN PERSONNEL WILL BE EXPOSED TO CIRCUIT ELEMENTS AND ELECTRICAL PARTS, A
QUALIFIED PERSON MUST USE TEST EQUIPMENT TO VERIFY THAT THE CIRCUIT ELEMENTS
AND EQUIPMENT PARTS OF THE EQUIPMENT ARE DE-ENERGIZED.
Restoring Equipment to Service
When the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machine or equipment is ready to return to normal
operating condition, the following steps shall be taken:
1. Check the machine or equipment and the immediate area around the machine to ensure that non-essential
items are removed and that the machine or equipment components are operationally intact.
2. Check the work area to ensure that all personnel are safely positioned or removed from the area.
3. Verify that the controls are in neutral.
4. Remove the lockout devices and re-energize the machine or equipment.
5. Notify affected personnel that the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machine or equipment is
ready to be used.

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Installation Instructions
!DANGER
•THE CONTROL PANEL CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE! LIVE VOLTAGE CAN KILL.
•ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR PERFORMING MAINTE-
NANCE TO THE MACHINE.
•INSTALLATION OF THIS KIT, INCLUDING TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING SHOULD BE PER-
FORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED VALLEY DEALER.
•ALWAYS REPLACE ANY GUARDS OR SHIELDS THAT ARE REMOVED FOR PERFORMING MAINTE-
NANCE.
Disconnect All Power
Follow the Minimal Lockout/Tagout Procedure lo-
cated in the Safety section of this manual and do the
following:
1. Shut off and lock the public power service dis-
connect to the irrigation machine. Fill out the blue
(OSHA safety color code) tag and attach to the
disconnect after locking. See Figure 11-1.
2. Shut off the control panel main power discon-
nect and open the control panel inner door. See
Figure 11-2.
Installation Instructions
OFF
ON
DO NOT
OPERATE
Signedby
___________________________
Date
______________________________
_
DANGER
1
Figure 11-1 1. Public Power Service Disconnect
1
2
Figure 11-2 1. Main Power Disconnect
2. Lock

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Installation Instructions
Install Power Supply and Primary Communication Board
3. The power supply, primary communication
board, fuse holders and terminal blocks come
factory wired and attached to a din rail.
Remove all components from the factory sup-
plied din rail and attach in original order to the
existing din rail in control panel. See Figure 12-1.
Before continuing, make sure that the new com-
ponents do not interfere with the control panel
module when the inner door is closed. Adjust
components as needed.
4. Apply decal to back panel below the terminal
blocks. See Figure 12-1.
5. Set all dip switches on the primary communica-
tion board to off. See Figure 12-2.
6. Verify that the power supply voltage adjustment
is set to Max voltage (clockwise to end of travel).
7. Refer to the Field Install and Wiring Diagrams
section, and wire the new components to control
panel.
8. Plug one end of the RJ11 cable into connector
on communication board, and plug the other end
into the J13 connector on smart relay board. See
Figure 12-3.
12
4
4
55
66
3
8
7
Figure 12-1 1. Power Supply
2. Communication Board
3. Fuse Holder
4. Terminal Block
5. Terminal End Cover
6. Terminal End Stop
7. Din Rail
8. Decal
1
2
Figure 12-2 1. Dip Switches 2. Voltage Adjustment
3
2
1
Figure 12-3 1. RJ11 Cable
2. Communication Board
3. Smart Relay Board

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Installation Instructions
Install Slip Ring
!DANGER
•THE CONTROL PANEL AND COLLECTOR
RING CONTAIN HIGH VOLTAGE! 480 VOLTS
CAN KILL. ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRI-
CAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR PER-
FORMING MAINTENANCE TO THE MACHINE.
!CAUTION
•ALWAYS IDENTIFY POTENTIAL FALL HAZ-
ARDS AND DETERMINE IF FALL PROTEC-
TION EQUIPMENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR
THE TASK, BEFORE BEGINNING THE WORK.
9. Remove collector ring cover.
• If an encoder or resolver is present in the
collector ring, disconnect and remove the en-
coder or resolver, mounting brackets, sensor
arm and sensor bracket. Retain all hardware.
See Figure 13-1.
• If a running light is wired to the collector ring,
mark each wire connection for the running
light, then disconnect the running light wiring
and remove the strain relief connector from the
collector ring housing. See Figure 13-2.
2
3
1
4
Figure 13-1 1. Encoder
2. Mounting Bracket
3. Sensor Arm
4. Sensor Bracket
3
1
2
Figure 13-2 1. Running Light
2. Running Light Wiring
3. Strain Relief Connector

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Installation Instructions
Install Slip Ring (Continued)
10. Identify the correct sensor bracket to use based
on the type of collector ring. See Figure 14-1.
• Aeromotive collector ring - use the SHORT
sensor bracket pn 03E0015.
• Insul-8 collector ring - use the LONG sensor
bracket pn 03E2588.
11. Attach a four position terminal block to the sen-
sor bracket with two #4 x 5/8 in - 40 screws and
hex nuts.
12. Push a wire tie holder into each .188 in (4.78
mm) hole on the sensor bracket.
13. Attach sensor bracket to collector ring base with
one 5/16 x 1-3/4 cap screw, lock washer and hex
nut.
• Aeromotive collector ring - install sensor
bracket on the existing 5/16 in cap screw op-
posite to the 1/2 in NPT pipe plug to gain maxi-
mum clearance for the sensor arm.
• Insul-8 collector ring - remove knockout in the
bottom of the collector ring housing.
2
5
8
1
4
7
3
6
9
5
Figure 14-1 Aeromotive Collector Ring
1. Four Position Terminal Block
2. Sensor Bracket
3. #4 x 5/8 -40 Screw
4. #4 Hex Nut
5. Wire Tie Holder
6. Collector Ring Housing
7. 5/16 x 1-3/4 Cap Screw
8. 5/16 Lock Washer
9. 5/16 Hex Nut

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Installation Instructions
Install Slip Ring (Continued)
14. Attach the mounting brackets to ring stack. Use
the applicable instructions below based on the
type of collector ring.
• Aeromotive ring stack - see Figure 15-1.
(a) Remove any three of the four #8 screws
that are securing the top ring. These would
have already been removed if a resolver
was removed.
(b) Locate three mounting brackets that
DO NOT have an ID hole near one end.
This bracket is only for the Aeromotive
collector ring.
(c) On one end of mounting bracket, install
one #10 x 3/4 in screw in the hole and se-
cure with one #10 hex nut. Repeat for the
other two mounting brackets. See Figure
15-1.
(d) Secure each mounting bracket to the ring
stack with one 1/4 in flat washer and one
#8 screw.
(e) Align holes in slip ring board with #10
screws on mounting brackets. Secure slip
ring with three #10 lock washers and hex
nuts.
• Insul-8 ring stack - see Figure 15-2.
(a) Remove the top hex nut and lock washer
from each bolt securing the ring stack.
These would have already been removed
if a resolver was removed.
(b) Locate three mounting brackets that
have an ID hole near one end. This
bracket is only for the Insul-8 collector
ring.
(c) On the end of the mounting bracket that
does not have the ID hole, install one #10
x 3/4 in screw in the hole and secure with
one #10 hex nut. Repeat for the other two
mounting brackets. See Figure 15-2.
(d) Secure each mounting bracket to a ring
stack bolt with one #8 hex nut and lock
washer.
(e) Align holes in slip ring board with #10
screws on mounting brackets. Secure slip
ring with three #10 lock washers and hex
nuts.
2
5
8
1
4
7
3
6
9
10
2
Figure 15-1 Aeromotive Collector Ring
1. #10 x 3/4 Screw
2. Mounting Bracket
3. #10 Hex Nut
4. #8 Screw
5. Ring
6. 1/4 Flat Washer
7. Slip Ring Board
8. #10 Lock Washer
9. #10 Hex Nut
10. No ID Hole
2
5
8
1
4
7
3
6
9
10
2
Figure 15-2 Insul-8 Collector Ring
1. #10 x 3/4 Screw
2. Mounting Bracket
3. #10 Hex Nut
4. #8 Hex Nut
5. Ring Stack
6. #8 Lock Washer
7. Slip Ring Board
8. #10 Lock Washer
9. #10 Hex Nut
10. ID Hole

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Installation Instructions
Install Cord Connector(s)
15. Install cord connectors and route wiring based
on whether there is a running light or not.
• Without Running Light - see Figure 16-1.
(a) Install a 1/2 inch cord connector in collector
ring housing.
(b) Route 50 ft VRI-iS cable through cord con-
nector and up to four position terminal strip.
• With Running Light - see Figure 16-2.
(a) Attach one 1/2 inch tee conduit to the col-
lector ring housing with one 1/2 in x 1-1/8 in
nipple and two romax nuts.
(b) Remove plate from side of conduit and install
the 1/2 in strain relief in one end of conduit
and the 1/2 in cord connector in the other
end.
(c) Route running light cable through the 1/2 in
strain relief on one end of conduit and into
collector ring.
(d) Route VRI-iS cable through the 1/2 in cord
connector on the other end of conduit and
into collector ring.
2
1
3
Figure 16-1 Aeromotive Collector Ring Shown
1. 1/2 Cord Connector
2. Housing
3. VRI-iS Cable
5
8
14
7
3
6
9
2
9
8
Figure 16-2 Aeromotive Collector Ring Shown
1. 1/2 Tee Conduit
2. Housing
3. 1/2 x 1-1/8 Nipple
4. Romax Nut
5. Conduit Plate
6. 1/2 Strain Relief
7. 1/2 Cord Connector
8. Running Light Cable
9. VRI-iS Cable

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Installation Instructions
Wiring
16. Wire the collector ring based on whether there is
a running light or not.
• Without Running Light - see Figure 17-1.
(a) Refer to the VRI-iS Slip Ring Wiring Field
Install.
(i) Wire the slip ring to the resolver cable
(from control panel) and four position
terminal strip.
(ii) Wire 50 foot VRI-iS cable to the four po-
sition terminal strip.
(b) Use wire ties to secure the slip ring wires
and VRI-iS cable to wire tie holders on sen-
sor bracket.
• With Running Light - see Figure 17-2.
(a) Wire the running light to collector ring. Refer
to the Running Light Field Wiring.
(b) Refer to the VRI-iS Slip Ring Wiring Field
Install.
(i) Wire the slip ring to the resolver cable
(from control panel) and four position
terminal strip.
(ii) Wire 50 foot VRI-iS cable to the four po-
sition terminal strip.
(c) Use wire ties to secure the slip ring cable
and VRI-iS cable to wire tie holders on sen-
sor bracket.
17. Install the cover on the collector ring.
18. If you know the GPS coordinates for the pivot
point, continue with Use Edit to Setup Control
Panel for GPS Position in the Troubleshoot-
ing section on page 74 (ICON5/X) or 76
(ICON10/1). If not, continue with Temporarily
Install GPS Position Tower box on the next page.
4
6
2
5
4
3
5
1
Figure 17-1 Aeromotive Collector Ring Shown
1. Slip Ring Wires
2. VRI-iS Cable
3. Terminal Strip
4. Wire Tie
5. Wire Tie Holder
6. Sensor Bracket
5
6
4
5
6
7
3
1
2
Figure 17-2 Aeromotive Collector Ring Shown
1. Running Light Cable
2. Slip Ring Wires
3. VRI-iS Cable
4. Terminal Strip
5. Wire Tie
6. Wire Tie Holder
7. Sensor Bracket

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Installation Instructions
Temporarily Install GPS Position Tower Box
Temporarily install the GPS position tower box at the pivot point to set the pivot point GPS position.
!DANGER
•THE CONTROL PANEL AND COLLECTOR RING CONTAIN HIGH VOLTAGE! 480 VOLTS CAN KILL. AL-
WAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
TO THE MACHINE.
!CAUTION
•ALWAYS IDENTIFY POTENTIAL FALL HAZARDS AND DETERMINE IF FALL PROTECTION EQUIP-
MENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE TASK, BEFORE BEGINNING THE WORK.
1. Verify that all dip switches are set to Open, ex-
cept switch number 6, which should be set to Off.
See Figure 18-1.
2. Use a clamp to secure the tower box in position
near the collector ring. See Figure 18-2.
3. Use a cable adapter pn 03E4488 (included with
VRI-iS panel kit) to connect the collector ring
VRI-iS cable to the inner valve cable on the GPS
position tower box. See Figure 18-2.
Turn Power On
4. Turn the power service disconnect and control
panel main disconnect switch On.
5. Continue with Setup Control Panel for GPS Posi-
tion on the next page.
1
2
Off
Figure 18-1 1. GPS Position Tower Box
2. Dip Switches
32
1
5
46
Figure 18-2 1. Clamp
2. Tower Box
3. Collector Ring
4. Cable Adapter
5. VRI-iS Cable
6. Inner Valve Cable
NOTE
•Special attention should be taken when
plugging in any connectors. Connectors
are keyed and orientation is labeled with
an arrow, however with enough force the
connectors can be inserted incorrectly.

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Installation Instructions
Verify Control Panel Software
1. Verify the control panel software versions and then if necessary, upgrade to the latest software version.
Listed below are the software versions available at the time this publication was approved for printing.
• ICON5 software ICON5 v1.03 and Smart Relay Board (SRB) v1.03.
• ICON10 software ICON10 v1.03 and Smart Relay Board (SRB) v1.03.
2. If the control panel requires an upgrade continue with Upgrade Control Panel, below on this page. If not,
continue with Setup Control Panel for GPS Position, below on this page.
Upgrade Control Panel
To upgrade a control panel do the following:
1. Obtain the latest versions of software for the ICON user interface and Smart Relay Board.
2. Update the ICON user interface and Smart Relay Board software.
3. Continue with Setup Control Panel for GPS Position, below on this page.
Setup Control Panel for GPS Position
Setup the control panel for use with the GPS Pivot Position Option.
• Obtain the last tower speed and pivot length information from the VChart report
for this machine or measure the span length from pivot to last regular drive unit
not including the overhang and use the Estimated Drive Unit Speed Table in
the Troubleshooting section on page 55.
• Measure and record the distance from the pivot point to the GPS Tower box.
ICON5 / ICONX - Set Current Method ........................................................................................................ 20
ICON10 / ICON1 - Set Current Method....................................................................................................... 23
NOTE
•After GPS position
is set up, the end
gun settings may
need to be adjusted.

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Installation Instructions
Setup Control Panel for GPS Position
ICON5 / ICONX - Set Current Method
To setup the GPS position type in the control panel
do the following:
1. Make sure the GPS pivot position tower box with
GPS antenna is positioned near the collector ring
and wired into either the control panel or collector
ring.
2. Set percent timer to 0.0% (zero percent).
3. Set water to off.
4. Push a Start button to start the machine, ener-
gize the safety circuit and the GPS Position tower
box.
5. Comm Port setup. See Figure 20-1.
(a) Push Menu, Setup, Comm Port, and RJ11.
(b) Select the RJ11 Protocol field and choose
VRI-iS from the drop-down list.
GPS V2 is automatically enabled with the
VRI-iS protocol.
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23
4
5
Figure 20-1 1. Menu
2. Setup
3. Comm Port
4. RJ11
5. RJ11 Protocol