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IQNet Server/Client Communication
IQNet Server/Client
Communication Overview
Allows a single Server Satellite with IQ pri-
mary communication connection (Cellu-
lar, Ethernet, etc.) to be shared with up to
255 Client Satellites via Radio and/or Con-
nection Module (CM) PE-Cable secondary
communication.
a. Utilizes lower cost IQNCCRS RS-232
Cartridges for Client Satellites.
b. Reduces yearly reoccurring com-
To Internet
munication costs for systems using
and IQ-Cloud
Cellular communication.
c. Provides Normally Closed Master
Valve or Pump Start sharing be-
tween Server and Client Satellites.
d. Provides Weather Sensor (not Flow
Sensor) sharing between Server
and Client Satellites.
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Install IQ-NCC Cartridges
Backplane
3G Cellular
Antenna
5
Setup Wizard for Server Satellite
A
The IQ Settings main menu is
displayed. Use the UP or DOWN
arrows to select Setup Wizard;
g
press Next.
Turn the controller dial to
ETM/IQ Settings
B
The Setup - Satellite Type
screen is displayed. Use + or -
to select Server; press Next.
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Test Satellite Communication from the
Server Satellite
B
The Satellite Status screen is
displayed. Current status of IQ,
g
Turn the controller dial to
Radio, and CM ports are shown.
ETM/IQ Settings
Press Signal to display 3G signal
strength.
C
The Signal Strength is displayed.
The signal strength between the
A
The IQ Settings main menu is dis-
satellite and the 3G Cellular net-
played. Use the UP or DOWN ar-
work is indicated on a scale of
rows to select Status; press Next.
1-10.
10
Select Add Site
Select One or More Sites...
Site Name
Out of Sync Satellite Changes
Alarm
Satellites Off
Site Name
Description
Site 01
Time Zone
(UTC-8:00) Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Postal Code
OK
Cancel
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Add Client Satellites
A
Choose ESP-LX Controller Type.
B
Select Client IQNet Type.
Satellites
Program...
Dry Run...
Manual Operations...
1. Choose Satellite
Configure...
LXD
Add...
LXME
LXMEF
C
Select the
LXM
Server Satellite
this Client is
connected to.
IQNCCRS RS-232 Network Communication Cartridge -
IQNet Server/Client Installation & IQ-Cloud Configuration
• Connection Module (CM) PE-Cable and/or Radio Secondary Communication
Server Satellite
ESP-LX Controller
IQ3G-USA or
IQNCCEN Cartridge
Supplied IQ-Y and Straight Cables
Connect Cartridges to CM's and Radios
Install IQ3G-USA Cellular or
IQNCCEN Ethernet Cartridge
in Server Satellite
Install IQNCCRS RS-232 Cartridges
in the Client Satellites
NOTE: Refer to IQ3G-USA Cellular and
IQNCCEN Ethernet Cartridge Installation
Posters for full Installation instructions.
E
The Setup – Satellite Radio
Port screen is displayed. Use +
C
The Setup – Satellite Address
or - to select a radio port op-
screen is displayed. Server
tion (No Radio Installed, Radio
Satellites always have an ad-
Installed); press Next.
dress of 001; press Next.
F
The Setup – Satellite CM Port
D
The Setup – Satellite IQ Port
screen is displayed. Use + or
screen is displayed; press Next.
- to select a CM Port option
(No Module Installed, Module
Installed); press Next.
D
The Satellite Status screen is dis-
played. Current status of IQ, Radio,
and CM ports are shown. Press
Ping to check the communication
status with selected Clients.
E
The IQNet Ping screen is displayed.
Use the + and - buttons to select
any Client address. Press Ping to
check the communication status.
The LCD will display Response-Yes
if the ping is successful, or No for
an unsuccessful ping.
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Add Server Satellite
A
Choose ESP-LX Controller Type.
B
Select Server IQNet Type.
Satellites
Program...
Auto Contacts...
Dry Run...
Synchronize
Retrieve Logs...
Manual Operations...
Configure...
Add...
Add Site...
Edit Site...
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Configure Client Satellites
A
Select Edit Configuration and Stations.
B
Enter the unique IQNet Network Address (2 to 56) that you selected in the
Setup Wizard for each Client Satellite.
Direct Satelitte Tasks
Auto Configure
2. Choose IQNet Type
Master Valves
Direct
Sensors
Server
FloManager
Client
FloWatch
Choose the IQNet Server for this Client:
Edit Configuration and Stations...
Server Satellite
OK
Cancel
19-Gauge PE
Cable, Twisted Pair,
Shielded, Gel Filled
Communication
Cable (Max 18K feet)
IQFSCMLXME Flow Smart Connection Modules
for ESP-LXME Controllers and IQCMLXD
Connection Modules for LXD Controllers
IQSSRADIO or RB-
SS-TN9B Radios
(separate antenna
and Radio Site
Survey required)
3
Attach IQ Cables to Cartridges in Server and
Client Satellites
Attach IQ-Y Cable to Radio
IQ NCC Cartridges
Attach Straight-Cable for
Connection Modules (CM)
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Setup Wizard for Client Satellite
g
Turn the controller dial to
ETM/IQ Settings
A
The IQ Settings main menu is dis-
played. Use the UP or DOWN arrows
to select Setup Wizard; press Next.
8
Check IQNet Satellite Communication Status from
the Client Satellites
g
Turn the controller dial to
ETM/IQ Settings
B
The Setup - Satellite Type
screen is displayed. Use +
or - to select Direct' press
Next.
A
The IQ Settings main menu is dis-
played. Use the UP or DOWN arrows
to select Status; press Next.
The IQ Port status
NOTE:
will allways show Disabled for
Client Satellites.
1. Choose Satellite
2. Choose IQNet Type
LXD
Direct
Server
LXME
Client
LXMEF
LXM
OK
Cancel
Configuration Stations
Satellite Name:
Client Satellite
Type:
LXME
Connection Type:
Client Satellite
Server:
Server Satellite
Network Address:
2
Description:
Dry Run Warning for Max Flow:
0 gal/min
Max. Satellite Irrigation SimulStations:
1
Max. Satellite Non-Irrigation SimulStations:
1
PIN-Codes:
Unprotected
Weather Source:
OK
For Additional Information
Go to www.RainBird.com/
IQ-Cloud Support
See IQ-NCC Cartridge Installation
for training, presentations,
(800) 254-0692
and Operations Guide for IQ3G-
product literature and
IQCloudSupport@RainBird.com
USA Cellular and IQNCCEN
information for IQ-
www.RainBird.com/IQ
Ethernet Cartridge Installation
Enterprise and IQ-Desktop.
and Configuration Instructions.
IQNCCRS Cartridge
IQNCCRS Cartridge
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Attach IQ Cables to Radio/CM Module
Attach Supplied Y-Cable to Radios or Straight-Cable to CM Modules
NOTE: Use Y-Cable for satellites that
have both a CM Module and Radio.
Connect DB9 Cable
end to Radio port
D
The Setup – Satellite Radio
Port screen is displayed. Use +
B
The Setup - Satellite Type screen is
or - to select a radio port op-
displayed. Use + or - to select Client;
tion (No Radio Installed, Radio
press Next.
Installed); press Next.
C
The Setup – Satellite Address screen
E
The Setup – Satellite CM Port
is displayed. Use + or - to select a
screen is displayed. Use + or -
unique address from 002-256 for
to select a CM Port option (No
this satellite (press and HOLD but-
Module,
tons to accelerate settings); press
press Next.
Next.
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Go to www.rainbird.com/iq
A
New users: Select IQ-Cloud Sign-up.
B
Existing users: Select IQ-Cloud Login.
IQ-Cloud Support
(800) 254-0692 | iqcloudsupport@rainbird.com
Rain Bird IQ Central Control System
TM
User Name
Password
Log On
Cancel
Show Quick Start
I forgot my password
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Configure Server Satellite
A
Select Edit Configuration and Stations.
B
Select IP Connection Type, enter the IP Address and Port Number for IQ-Cloud
to communicate to the Server Satellite.
Direct Satelitte Tasks
Configuration Stations
Satellite Name:
Auto Configure
Type:
Connection Type:
Master Valves
Phone Number / IP Address
Sensors
Port:
Description:
FloManager
Dry Run Warning for Max Flow:
FloWatch
Max. Satellite Irrigation SimulStations:
Max. Satellite Non-Irrigation SimulStations:
Edit Configuration and Stations...
PIN-Codes:
Weather Source:
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Reverse Sync Data from each Satellite
A
Select Auto Configure.
B
Check All Options.
Direct Satelitte Tasks
Auto Configure
Master Valves
Sensors
FloManager
FloWatch
Edit Configuration and Stations...
Cancel
Rain Bird Global Service Plan (GSP)
(866) 477-9778
www.GSPSupport@RainBird.com
Client Satellite
ESP-LX Controller
To Additional
Connection
Module Client
Satellites
ESP-LX Controller
To Additional
Radio or
Connection
Module Client
Satellites
Connect 2-pin cable
end to CM Module
F
The Setup – CM Port
Termination screen is dis-
played. Use + or - to select a
CM Port Termination option
(On or Off ).
NOTE: CM Port
termination is only
required if this satellite is
Module
Installed);
at the end of an IQNet PE
Communication Cable path.
If you are not sure, consult
with the system designer.
IQ-Cloud Sign Up
IQ-Cloud Login
EN
What's New
IQ-Cloud Login
Login
Configure this computer
C
Select Configure this computer
for first time IQ-Cloud connection
on a new computer.
D
Enter User Name & Password to
What's New
Logon to IQ-Cloud.
Satellite 001
LXME
IP Connection
10.84.177.16
5005
0 gal/min
1
1
Unprotected
OK
Cancel
Modules
Detect Modules automatically and update IQ
Configuration
Upload Satelitte Configuration into IQ
Programs
Upload Satelitte Programming into IQ
Learned Flow
Retrieve Learned Flow Data into IQ
OK
Cancel
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