Summary of Contents for Rain Bird IC-TFU
- Page 1 Rain Bird ® IC-TFU Transition Field Upgrade Device Installation Guide CONNECT to convert...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose Location to Install the IC-TFU ................7 Gather Installation Tools / Other Materials Required ............7 Installation Step #1 – Connect IC-TFU Output wires to a DC Latching Solenoid .... 8 Installation Step #2 – Connect to MAXI™ wire .............. 10 Installation Step #3 - Complete Field Installation ............ -
Page 3: Reference Documents
Reference Documents Installation guidelines to be followed when installing IC-TFU or any other Rain Bird IC System™ components can be found on the Rain Bird IC System website at: https://www.rainbird.com/products/ic-rotors-valves https://www.rainbird.com/golf/products/ic-system Reference Documents: Rain Bird IC System Wire Path Design Guide ... -
Page 4: Important Notes: Installing The Ic-Tfu - Transition Field Upgrade Device
IMPORTANT NOTES Installing the IC-TFU – Transition Field Upgrade Device NOTE: The IC-TFU device must be installed in compliance with all electrical codes. NOTE: The installation of the IC-TFU device should be performed with the IC System wire path power turned off. -
Page 5: Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist The following steps are recommended in order to properly install the IC-TFU device. For your convenience, a check-off box has been provided for each step. Verify Compatible Rain Bird Central Control Software is Installed Choose a location to install the IC-TFU. -
Page 6: Verify Compatibility With Rain Bird Central Control Software
1. Verify Central Control software (Cirrus™, Nimbus™ II, Stratus™ II or Stratus LT™) in use is version 8.1.0 or higher. 2. Open the Central Control software and click on the “Rain Bird” icon in the front office. 3. If the software version is less than 8.1.0, (as viewed below) contact your Rain Bird distributor for options to acquire new software. -
Page 7: Choose Location To Install The Ic-Tfu
2. Choose a location with easy access to the MAXI™ wire path. 3. The IC-TFU device should be housed in an accessible valve box with proper drainage whenever possible. -
Page 8: Installation Step #1 - Connect Ic-Tfu Output Wires To A Dc Latching Solenoid
Installation Step #1 – Connect IC-TFU Output wires to a DC Latching Solenoid The IC-TFU device provides control output pulses in response to Rain Bird IC System commands received from the Rain Bird central control computer. IC-TFU control output pulses are suitable for activating and deactivating a large number of DC latching solenoids. - Page 9 3. Add suitable protection to the splices using Rain Bird WC series wire connectors. a. Secure each splice with a wire nut (Figure 2) b. Insert the splice and wire nut completely into the grease cap (Figure 3) i. If required; use a thin object to push the wire nut to the end of the grease cap.
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Page 10: Installation Step #2 - Connect To Maxi™ Wire
Installation Step #2 – Connect to MAXI™ wire Figure 4 1. Assure the IC wire path that the IC-TFU will be connected to is powered OFF. (Figure 4) 2. IC-TFU should arrive from the factory with wire ends stripped. If not, strip approximately 1” of insulation from each wire. - Page 11 5. Add suitable protection to the splices using Rain Bird WC series wire connectors. a. Secure each splice with a wire nut (Figure 5) b. Insert the splice and wire nut completely into the grease cap (Figure 6) i. If required; use a thin object such as an irrigation flag to push the wire nut to the end of the grease cap.
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Page 12: Installation Step #3 - Complete Field Installation
1. Double-check safety of all connections. Assure that all electrical codes have been followed and that no exposed wire ends are present. 2. Remove address barcode from the IC-TFU device by tearing at perforated line. (keep this barcode for your records) 3. - Page 13 Figure 8 4. Apply power to the IC System wire path. a. Allow two (2) minutes for all IC System devices on the wire path to power-up before performing operations. D37567...
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Page 14: Installation Step #4 - Configure Rain Bird Central Control Software
System Settings to check the Integrated Control Interface (ICI) configuration: 3. Refer to the Rain Bird Central Control user manual supplied with the Central Control PC to complete Station Detail and Flow Zone setup for the IC-TFU. -
Page 15: Ic-Tfu Specifications & Compliance
IC-TFU Specifications & Compliance Operating Temperature: 14ºF to 125ºF (-10ºC to 51ºC) Storage Temperature: -40ºF to 150ºF (-40ºC to 65.5ºC) Operating Humidity: 75% max at 40ºF to 108ºF (4.4ºC to 42.2ºC) Storage Humidity: 75% max at 40ºF to 108ºF (4.4ºC to 42.2ºC) - Page 16 Fax: (626) 812-3411 Fax: (626) 963-4287 Rain Bird Technical Services (866) GSP-XPRT (477-9778) (U.S. and Canada only) ® Registered Trademark of Rain Bird Corporation Specification Hotline © 2019 Rain Bird Corporation (800) 458-3005 5/2019 (U.S. and Canada only) IC-TFU Installation Guide...