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The following parameters are trans-
mitted to the module:
• Current time and day
• Water days / program
• Start times / program
• Run time / station and program as-
The UNIK® Field Transmitter, part of the UNIK irrigation system family, allows you to
create, transmit and retrieve irrigation programming information when used with the
UNIK Control Module.
• The Field Transmitter features include:
• One minute to 12 hour irrigation run times per station in one minute increments
• Three independent programs: A, B, C
• Up to eight start times per program per day
• Seven-day programming schedule calendar
• Manual irrigation start or stop capacity
• Ability to program an unlimited number of Control Modules with one Field Transmit-
ter
• Automatic reset of current time and day when transmitting a program to a Control
Field Transmitter
Operating Principle
The following parameters are re-
ceived by the transmitter:
• Water days / program
• Start times / program
• Run time / station and program as-
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Summary of Contents for Rain Bird UNIK Field Transmitter
- Page 1 • Run time / station and program as- • Run time / station and program as- signment Welcome to Rain Bird The UNIK® Field Transmitter, part of the UNIK irrigation system family, allows you to create, transmit and retrieve irrigation programming information when used with the UNIK Control Module.
- Page 2 Quick Programming Guide A Quick Programming Guide label is provided with the Field Transmitter. This label should be placed on the inside of the Field Transmitter’s protective cover. Understanding the Menu Display, Icons and Keypad Menu system The Field Transmitter has a cyclical menu system, which means that you move through the eight menu displays one display at a time by pressing .
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Page 3: Installing The Battery
Keypad A. Arrow key/Next function B. Increase/On C. Program (A, B, C) D. Decrease/Off E. Transmit (download program) to Control Module F. Retrieve (upload program) from Control Module and display program G. Cycle key set clock / set current day watering time per station / select station Installing the Battery The Field Transmitter is powered by a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included), type... - Page 4 Setting up the Field Transmitter Before you can create watering programs, you must set the current time and day. Setting the time To set the time: 1. Press until the clock icon appears in the display. 2. Select either a 12-hour or a 24-hour display. The default time display is 24 hour.
- Page 5 Simultaneous watering start If you assign a separate or different station to each program with the same water days, start times and run times, you will obtain an almost simultaneous start of all three sta- tions. Multiple stations and programs If you want more than eight start times per day on a site equipped with only one valve, you can wire the valve to several stations on a Two or Four Station Control Module and program multiple start times for each station.
- Page 6 Setting the start times You can set up to eight start times for each program, but it is not necessary for you to use all eight start times with each program. After you enter all the start times, the transmitter will automatically organize the start times in chronological order, from 00:00 to 23:59 or 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
- Page 7 Note: Each station may be assigned to only one program (A, B or C)! The sta- tion will only respond to the start times and days on for this program. Note: The time display is represented in hours and minutes. The first two placeholders are for hours;...
- Page 8 Verify that the: Field Transmitter and the Control Module are connected properly · Field Transmitter’s and the Control Module’s optical connectors are clean (wipe the connectors with a damp cloth) Field Transmitter and the Control Module have a fully charged 9-volt alkaline battery Press and then transmit the programming information again.
- Page 9 Activating a Control Module’s On-off Mode To activate the On-off Mode (or turn the Control Module’s default mode to OFF): 1. Press on the Field Transmitter repeatedly until the icon is dis- played. If the On-off Mode is deactivated, you will see the icon, indicating that the Control Module will water according to current programming.
- Page 10 Performing Manual Starts and Stops Important: Before you perform manual starts and stops, you must verify the status of the Control Module’s irrigation status. See Verifying the On-off Mode, on page 9 (previous page). Note: The manual functions described below override all other functions (except On-off);...
- Page 11 5. If you wish to stop watering before the manual cycle has completed, press Maintaining the UNIK Field Transmitter To keep your Field Transmitter in working order: · Change the battery once a year. We recommend you use a high-quality alkaline bat tery, such as Energizer.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The following list contains possible problems you may encounter and some solutions. Most of the problems involving the UNIK Field Transmitter can be classified as trans- mission/reception malfunctions usually caused by a dead or improperly connected bat- tery. Other common causes of malfunction could be a dirty optical connector and poor wire connections. - Page 13 Possible cause: The microprocessor did not reset properly. Solution: Remove the battery. Short the UNIK Field Transmitter battery clip (not the battery) contacts together with a paper clip or other piece of metal for 30 seconds. Reinstall a fresh battery.
- Page 14 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird Sales, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I/O cables and connectors between system components.
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