Weathermatic SmartLink SL-AIRCARDFLOW User manual

SmartLink Flow Aircard
SL-AIRCARDFLOW
Owner’s Manual
LTE
Commercial Wireless

The SmartLink Flow Aircard provides web-based
management of site flow conditions when a Weathermatic
SLFSI Flow Sensor is installed on the system main line and
connected to the SmartLink Flow Aircard.
Before you start:
U.S. Patent No. 6,314,340
TRADEMARKS:
Weathermatic®
SmartLine®
SmartLink™
ProLine™
Smart Solutions for the Professional®
Help Desk
Online: support.weathermatic.com
Email: suppor[email protected]
Telephone: [phone]
Scan with smartphone to
go to web-based help.
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Introduction
If you wish to install and activate this SmartLink
Flow Aircard before the SLFSI Flow Sensor is
installed or accessible, only complete Sections
1 and 2. Complete Section 3 once you’re ready to move
forward with wiring the flow sensor to the Aircard and
completing the SmartLink Network Flow setup process for
this controller.
If you want to connect the SLFSI Flow Sensor
to the SmartLink Flow Aircard before on-line
activation of the Aircard, then proceed to Section 3
of this instruction manual.

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1.0 Installing the Aircard
1.0 Installing the SmartLink Flow Aircard
1. Verify that the version of SmartLine controller you are
connecting this Aircard to is compatible. This can be
done through the “Advanced Menu” of the SmartLine
controller. Only versions 3.1 and higher are compatible.
2. Remove the SmartLink Flow Aircard’s accessory bag
from the box. This contains the mounting screws, and
antenna.
3. Before mounting to the wall, screw the
antenna firmly into the bottom of the
Aircard.
4. There are 2 cables leaving the bottom
of the Aircard. Locate the cable on
the left with the clear RJ-11 connector
on the end. This is the Aircard cable
and will need to be run up through the
bottom of the SmartLine controller
case. You may need to widen an
existing hole using a drill or punch out
the area indicated on the bottom.
5. Plug the Aircard cable into the RJ-11
jack located inside the controller. If the controller has
two RJ-11 jacks (SL4800), either jack will work. The jack
is located in the upper right area, and is black. Ensure it
is plugged in completely.
6. Verify that all of the nearby cables are put neatly
in place, which will enable the panel door to close
completely.
7. The Aircard status LED will flash rapidly green until
it cycles through the 4 status positions. This will last
approximately 15-30 seconds.
8. Take note that on the outside of the Aircard’s box and
on the right side of the Aircard itself is a label printed
with the 19- digit ID number.
This is specific to this Aircard
and will be needed to activate
and register your Aircard on the
SmartLink Network.
9. If you have not yet activated and registered your
Aircard, see Step 2 – Setting up your SmartLink
Network Account to activate. You will need the 19-digit
ID number.
10. If you have already activated the Aircard, the Aircard
status LED will remain a solid green light once
communication is established. If, after activation on
the SmartLink Network, the status LED continues to
flash red, please contact the Help Desk. http://support.
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2.0 Setting Up Your SmartLink Network Account
11. Complete the installation
by mounting the Aircard
next to the SmartLine
controller using the screws
provided in your accessory
bag. Make sure the Aircard
is mounted so the antenna
is facing downward, and
the controller door can
open fully.
2.0 Setting Up Your SmartLink Network Account
1. Go to www.smartlinknetwork.com and click the “Login”
button at the top right of the screen. There you can
login to an existing account or create a new one. If you
already have an account, continue to Step 2. When
creating a new account, please fill out all required areas
marked with an asterisk (*). Note: Company Name is
required. If creating a personal account, use your name
in place of the company name.
2. Once logged in, you will be taken to the Sites page.
Note: Sites are like “folders” that contain the SmartLine
or ProLine controller/s.
3. You can begin by adding
a new Site or add the new
SmartLine controller to an
existing Site.
4. To add a New Site for the
controller to be placed in,
click the “+Add New Site”
button at the top right of
the Sites page.
5. Enter the Site name,
complete Address of the Site, Contact, Phone, Email,
and Owner.
6. Click the Create Site button.
To add the new controller to your newly created Site or
existing Site.
7. Select the Site where you want the new SmartLine or
ProLine controller to be place inside.
8. Click "Add New Controller" and start by giving the
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Setting Up Your SmartLink Network Account 2.0
9. Locate the label on the
outside of the Aircard’s box
or on the right side of the
Aircard. There you will find
a 19-digit ID number. Enter
this number under "Aircard
ID".
10. Finish by entering the
SmartLine controller’s
location information.
11. Verify the information is correct.
12. Click the Activate button to activate your new Aircard.
Only click the Activate button once.
13. The SmartLink Network will now attempt to
communicate with the Aircard as shown by the Update
window in the middle of the screen. If the installation is
correct, and the activation occurred, the newly added
controller’s information will populate the programming
fields.
Note: An Aircard must be installed in order to be
activated. Once activated, the Aircard can be moved
and connected to any SmartLine controller Version 3.1
or higher. If the Aircard has yet to be installed, please
see: 1.0 Installing the SmartLink Flow Aircard.
14. If any errors occur after installation and activation on
the SmartLink Network, see Step 5.0 Troubleshooting,
or contact our Help Desk for further assistance.
15. Once the Aircard is activated, you will be taken to the
Subscription page.
16. To activate your access to your new controller, enter the
9-digit subscription plan number found on the PLAN
CARD from the Aircard box or on the sticker on the
FRONT of the Aircard.
17. If you do not have a subscription plan, you have the
option of entering credit card information to charge
the subscription or using the 30-day temporary access
activation. Note: If a subscription plan or credit card
info is not entered prior to the expiration of the 30-day
access, you will lose the ability to access the controller
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3.0 Installing an SLFSI Flow Sensor to Main Line
A SmartLine Controller with a SmartLink Flow Aircard can
receive Flow data from ONE Flow Sensor. For additional
configuration options with multiple Flow Sensors,
contact your local Weathermatic representative or visit
Weathermatic.com.
1. Install the SLFSI Flow Sensor on the system main
line after any Master Valve (Note: Master Valve not
required).
Available SLFSI Flow Sensor Models are:
SLFSI-T10 1” Tee
SLFSI-T15 1-1/2” Tee
SLFSI-T20 2” Tee
SLFSI-T30 3” Saddle
SLFSI-T40 4” Saddle
2. Install the Flow Sensor on a stretch of main line that
will allow distance between itself and the next fitting,
turn, valve, etc. on both sides. The Flow Sensor must be
installed in accordance with the minimum distances that
are shown in the installation diagram.
3. Install an adequately sized valve box over the Flow
Sensor for proper maintenance access.
4. Use P-39 approved underground burial cable from
the Flow Sensor to the Aircard mounted next to the
controller. Maximum wiring distance from sensor to
the Aircard is 2000 feet (610m). The cable should also
be within an electrical conduit to protect wiring from
rodents, lightning, dirt and water. All wire connection
along the path must be made with 3M Scotchpack™
connectors or equivalent. Any deviation from these
specifications can cause faulty flow readings.
5. Connect the underground cable to the Flow Sensor
using 3M Scotchpack™connectors or equivalent.
Polarity is important! Connect the red to red and black
to back.
3.0 Installing an SLFSI Flow Sensor to Main Line
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6. Connect the Aircard to the Flow
Sensor cable. Take the cable
leaving the bottom of the Aircard
next to the Antenna and connect
it's wires to the Flow Sensor
cable. Polarity is important!
Connect the red to red and black
to black.
Note: The wire connection
between the Aircard and the SLFSI Flow Sensor should
be made inside the housing of the SmartLine controller,
or an enclosure. Only use the provided 3M® Scotchlok™
Connectors. Insert the unstripped wires into the holes
of the connector. Use a pair of pliers to make the
connection by driving the cap down flush with the top
edge of the connector body. Verify wires are secure.
7. If you have not already activated the SmartLink Flow
Aircard, then proceed to Steps 1 and 2.
4.0 SmartLink Network Global Flow Settings, Zone
Flow Settings, and Operation.
SmartLink Flow Aircard, in conjunction with SmartLink
Flow Sensor, will shut down zones that report flow usage
outside of the user defined high/low tolerance range. The
entire system will be shut down if it detects two zones in a
row reporting flow usage outside of the user defined high/
low tolerance range. This indicates a system mainline break
has occurred. With a Master Valve installed, breaks in the
system’s mainline will be protected, because the Master
Valve is turned off when the alert occurs. Systems without
a Master Valve installed will still register the alerts and shut
down program operation, but with no Master Valve to shut
down, the break can't be isolated.
Initial Programming or Changing of Settings in SmartLink:
Note: SmartLink Flow Aircard will operate with the attached
SmartLine controller in either Smart “Auto Adjust” or Basic
“Standard” Mode.
1. The online setup and operation of the Flow Sensor
requires you to be logged in to your SmartLink Network
account. Once logged in, view the controller where you
installed the SmartLink Flow Aircard, as explained in
Section 2.
2. The first page that appears is the main landing page
for your controller. On the left side of the page (scroll
down), locate the Flow tab to reveal the Flow Settings.
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3. You will see the current "Edit Flow Settings". Click this
to make changes.
Edit Flow Settings:
1. Flow Alert Mode: Choose “Enable” to turn on all Flow
Alerts for all zones globally. Choose “Disable” to turn off
all Flow Alerts for all zones globally. Running Average,
Current Average, and Total Usage will still be calculated
and displayed (see Zone Flow Settings).
2. Flow Sensor Type: Choose the SmartLink Flow Sensor
Type that was installed on the system’s mainline (For
example: SLFSI-T10, 1” Tee). Choose “Custom” to enter
Flow Sensor information (PPG) for other compatible
Flow Sensor brands.
3. Line Fill Time: Choose the length of time in seconds that
it takes the main and lateral lines to charge.
4. Sample Time: Choose interval at which sampling of flow
will occur. Currently fixed at 60sec (subject to change).
5. Low Flow Tolerance: Set the % of low flow tolerance to
be globally applied to all zones. This is overridden if a
“Low Flow Limit” is chosen for an individual zone.
6. High Flow Tolerance: Set the % of high flow tolerance
to be globally applied to all zones. This is overridden if a
“High Flow Limit” is chosen for an individual zone.
7. Click “Apply
Tolerances” when
finished, to save
these settings.
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Edit Zone Flow Settings:
Here you will see a chart containing a list of all the zones
available on the controller. These settings give you the
ability to address each zone. The zone location in column 2
will display the zone names you provided in the “Zone Run
Times” on the “Programming” section of the Main page. If
you have not named your zones, go back to the Main page
and click “Edit Zone Run Times” within the “Zone Run Times”
section. Once named, click “Save” and return to editing the
Zone Flow Settings.
1. The Zone Flow Settings chart will have columns for both
a Running Average and a Current Average of flow from
each zone. If you see 0.0GPM in these columns, flow has
not been learned.
SmartLink Network Global Flow Settings, Zone Flow Settings and Operation 4.0
Learning Flow for the First Time:
a. Once the “Flow Settings” have been applied, run
through a complete program cycle. You can run
a manual cycle or schedule a runtime to avoid
watering during restricted times. Make sure though
that every zone has run.
b. “Current Average” is calculated and viewable
immediately after a program cycle is run. To
populate the chart with that data you will need
to click “Receive” on the top right of the main
controller programming page.
c. “Running Average” is calculated after enough data
has been accumulated. We recommend 3 to 5
program cycles for the most accurate number. The
column will only populate with flow data during the
Aircard’s automatic nightly communication with the
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2. Flow Alert column: Here you can choose between
“Enabled” and “Disabled” per zone. If you selected
“Disabled”, it means that zone will NOT shut down
for out-of-tolerance flow conditions. SmartLink Flow
Aircard will still continue to calculate flow statistics for
the zone and they will be displayed on the web screen
and in the “Reports” section of SmartLink.
3. Valve Size column: Select the size of valve on for this
zone. This can be done before or after flow averages
have been established.
4. Low and High Limit columns: Individual zone Low/High
Limit settings can be established two ways.
a. Manually select the Low and High Limits for each
zone. Refer to the “Running Average” to gauge the
best flow limits. Select the Low Flow Limit (in GPMs)
then the High Flow Limit (in GPMs). Be mindful that
false alarms can occur if the Flow Limits are set too
close to the “Running Average”.
a. Or allow the SmartLink Flow Aircard to
automatically set the “Low/High Flow Limits” by
using the “Low/High Flow Tolerance” % settings
you entered earlier in the “Global Flow Settings”.
This will calculate the “Low/High Flow Limits” from
the “Running Average” automatically. For example,
if a zone’s “Running Average” is 100GPM and the
“Global Low/High Tolerance” was set to 25%, the
zone’s Low and High Flow Limits would be set
to 75GPM and 125GPM. Manually setting the Low
and High Flow Limits, as described above (1), will
override this.
5. Click “Save” and you’ll be returned to the Flow page
where you can review the saved information.
What happens next?
When a zone or zones Low and High Flow Limits have
been crossed: An alert will be sent to whoever is managing
this system. Reminder: You/They must be set up to receive
email alerts for these events in your SmartLink Account. Go
to “My Account” to add the alerts. These alerts will also be
viewable within SmartLink.
When a zone or zones Low and High Flow Limits have
been crossed: The affected zone/s or the entire program
will be shutdown.
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When a single zone’s Low and High Flow Limits have been
crossed: Only that zone will be shut down.
When the Low and High Flow Limits have been crossed
on two consecutive zones: A Master Valve/Pump Flow
Fault will shut down the entire watering program. (Note: the
program will run again at the next scheduled time or day.)
A master valve is not required for this function. It is only
required that the flow sensor be installed in the line ahead
of the out-of-tolerance problem. However, a Master Valve/
Pump Flow Fault alert will shut down any Master Valve that
is in use.
Reset Running Average: Clicking this button will reset the
Running Averages for all zones to 0.0GPM. New Running
Averages will begin to be recorded.
View Reports: Clicking this button will take you to the
“Reports” page associated with this controller and the
Site “folder” it is within. For more information regarding
“Reports”, click the “Help” tab at the top of the page.
5.0 Troubleshooting
Controller
not
supported
The controller identifies as firmware
version other than 3.10 or 3.13. Only 3.10
and higher are compatible and supported.
(Contact distributor to upgrade.)
Could not
connect
The connection timed out. Usually this is
seen when the Aircard is unplugged or
requires a reset (unplug, wait 10 seconds
and plug back in).
Connected,
but no
response
The Aircard is connected, but it cannot
communicate with the controller. This
can happen if the controller door is not
completely closed, or possibly for other
unknown controller-related reasons.
Contacting the Help Desk
If there’s a need to contact support, be prepared to provide
the following information:
• Your Name and Contact information
• Site Name
• Which status light is red on the Aircard and/or Error
message received on the SmartLink Network.
• Controller ID – This is found by opening the drop down
menu next to “Additional Controller Info” while in the
controller page.
Troubleshooting 5.0

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