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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION........................1 2.0 RME EAGLE SPECIFICATIONS .................... 3 2.1 PROGRAMMING CAPABILITY ..................3 2.1.1 Water Conservation Features..................3 2.1.2 Convenience Features ..................... 4 2.1.3 Diagnostic and Fault Detection..................5 2.2 FLOW CAPABILITIES ......................
  • Page 3 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems 4.1.3 Programmable Operations Mode .................. 31 4.1.4 Programming Mode ...................... 31 4.2 KEYBOARD OPERATIONS ....................32 4.2.1 Function and Setup Keys ....................32 4.2.2 Data Entry Keys......................32 4.2.3 Command Execution Keys ................... 33 5.0 FUNCTION AND EXECUTION KEY OPERATIONS ............
  • Page 4 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 6.12 COMMUNICATIONS (ENABLING) ................73 6.13 FLOW SENSOR......................... 74 6.13.1 Pipe ..........................75 6.13.2 Main Line Flow Limit....................76 6.13.3 Unscheduled Flow Limit..................... 77 6.13.4 Flow Check Delay....................... 77 6.13.5 Totalizer ........................78 6.13.6 Flow Percentage......................
  • Page 5 A.2 DAYS/STATION NUMBER DISPLAY ................125 B APPENDIX – FLOW SENSOR PART LIST ................126 B.1 RAIN MASTER FLOW SENSOR PART NUMBERS ............ 126 C APPENDIX – PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES ..............127 C.1 Basic Programming Example – Public Park ..............127 C.2 Flow Monitor Programming –...
  • Page 6 Table 13 – 30-Day Water Usage...................... 143 Table 14 – 30-Day ET Adjusted Water Usage ................147 Table of Figures Figure 1 - RME EAGLE Advanced ET Controller ................2 Figure 2 - RME EAGLE RME36EG-B ..................... 10 Figure 3 – Controller Mounting......................12 Figure 4 - Power and Grounding Connections ..................
  • Page 7 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems NOTES Page vi Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    • The ability to interface to a weather station and rain sensors • Internet communication option To take full advantage of the many features available in your RME EAGLE controller, please take a few minutes and read through your User’s Manual. For those who do not have the time, a Quick Reference sheet is provided.

  • Page 9: Figure 1 - Rme Eagle Advanced Et Controller

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Figure 1 - RME EAGLE Advanced ET Controller Page 2 Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 10: Rme Eagle Specifications

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 2.0 RME EAGLE SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PROGRAMMING CAPABILITY • Four (4) independently controllable irrigation programs, with five (5) selectable start times, for a total of 20 possible irrigation cycles per day. • Runtime(s) for each station can be set from 1 minute to 9 hours 59 minutes per station, in one-minute increments.

  • Page 11: Convenience Features

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems • Programmable rain shut off in order to delay the start of irrigation after a rain storm. The controller will not water during the programmed shut off period (from one to seven days).

  • Page 12: Diagnostic And Fault Detection

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 2.1.3 Diagnostic and Fault Detection • Programmable audible alarm. When enabled this alarm will “chirp” once every six seconds for either an electrical field wire fault or any flow fault condition. The alarm will continue until reset by the user.

  • Page 13: Flow Capabilities

    2.2.1 Flow Rate Monitoring • Programmable flow to enable or disable the flow sensor features. • Programmable flow sensor pipe sizes for standard Rain Master flow sensors (1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 inch). Non-standard pipe sizes are also programmable.

  • Page 14: Evapotranspiration (Et) Features

    Historical, Weather Station device, or Internet provided daily ET data. • Connectivity to an ET measuring device such as a Rain Master Weather Station. The controller will record .01 of an inch (ET) each time a contact closure appears at the input.

  • Page 15: Certification And Warranty

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems 2.5 CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY • Underwriters and FCC approved. • Manufacturer’s limited 5-year warranty. 2.6 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Input power: 105-130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, ½ Ampere maximum, 0.1 Ampere idle. • Output power: 24 VAC, 1.5 Amperes maximum total output or 36 VA maximum total output 1.0 Ampere per station or Master Valve.

  • Page 16: Mechanical Specifications

    • RME EAGLE User Manual - RMIS Part Number 500042 • RME EAGLE Quick Reference Guide – RMIS Part Number 500045 • RME EAGLE Historical ET Data Tables – RMIS Part Number 500018 • Grounding Instructions (Option) • Multiple Controller Installation Instructions - RMIS Technical Bulletin 018 (Option)

  • Page 17: Figure 2 - Rme Eagle Rme36Eg-B

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Figure 2 - RME EAGLE RME36EG-B Page 10 Chapter 2 Specifications...

  • Page 18: Mounting And Installation

    3.0 MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION 3.1 CONTROLLER PLACEMENT The RME EAGLE controller is suitable for indoor or outdoor environment. It is lockable, dust and rain resistant. Outdoors the controller should be placed in a shaded and dry environment. Do not subject the controller to direct sprinkler spray or continuous heavy moisture. A free standing pedestal mounting (PED 1) is available for outdoor controllers;...

  • Page 19: Mounting The Controller

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Mounting Bracket Figure 3 – Controller Mounting 3.1.1 Mounting the Controller 1. Locate a flat vertical surface, place the mounting bracket at eye level and fasten securely using the appropriate fastener hardware.

  • Page 20: Electrical Power To The Controller Connections

    Proper electrical grounding is required to ensure safety to you, as well as to protect the controller electronics in the event of electrical line surges, such as lightning. In areas where lightning is a common occurrence; it is strongly recommended to use the RME EAGLE model EG-T. 3.1.4 Grounding Instructions 1.

  • Page 21: Field Wiring Connections To The Controller

    RME EAGLE EG series controllers come equipped with terminals to which the field wires are directly connected. Unused wires should be taped off to prevent shorting.

  • Page 22: Master Valve And Pump Wiring Options

    3.2.1 Master Valve and Pump Wiring Options The RME EAGLE provides a variety of control options when selecting a Master Valve and Pump. Because the Master Valve and Pump can be assigned to any program, and the Master Valve can be either a Normally Open or a Normally Closed valve configuration, virtually any system configuration can be accommodated.

  • Page 23: Electrical Connections For A Master Valve

    3.2.1.1 Electrical Connections for a Master Valve The RME EAGLE allows you to select the type of Master Valve (MV), either a Normally Open or Normally Closed configuration. When the Master Valve is a Normally Closed configuration, the Master Valve line on connector J4 is supplying 24 VAC power.

  • Page 24: Normally Closed Master Valve Operation

    If more than one controller will control the Master Valve, then the controllers must be isolated from one another. Contact your local distributor or Rain Master Irrigation Systems for the pamphlet on how to install multiple controllers (RMIS Technical Bulletin 018). Using the SETUP function, select the NC (Normally Closed) Valve type for all programs (1, 2, 3, and 4).

  • Page 25: Figure 6 - Master Valve And Pump Electrical Connections

    # RLY1). Contact your local distributor or Rain Master Irrigation Systems for installation assistance of this configuration. If more than one RME EAGLE controller will control the Master Valve and Pump, the controllers must be isolated from one another. Contact your local distributor or Rain Master Irrigation Systems for a pamphlet on multiple controller installations (RMIS Technical Bulletin 018).

  • Page 26: Independent Use - Normally Closed Master Valve And Pump

    Closed (NC) Valve type for all programs which require the Master Valve and select Pump operation for all programs which require the pump. If more than one RME EAGLE controller will control the Master Valve and Pump, the controllers must be isolated from one another. Contact your local distributor or Rain Master Irrigation Systems for a pamphlet on multiple controller installations (RMIS Technical Bulletin 018).

  • Page 27: Normally Open Master Valve

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Figure 8 - Independent Control of Master Valve and Pump using Isolation Relay WARNING: ALWAYS TURN-OFF POWER before changing or modifying field, senor or power wiring within the controller. Dangerous voltage and current exist within the controller which may damage the controller if improperly connected or shorted.

  • Page 28: Simultaneous Use - Normally Open Master Valve And Pump

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual During configuration SETUP, select valve type Normally Open (NO). The Master Valve will only activate when the controller detects a Main Line Break fault or an Unscheduled Flow condition. In this case, a fault condition will exist until manually cleared by the operator.

  • Page 29: Flow Sensor Installation

    Install a valve box around the sensor and make the electrical connections inside the box. Use waterproof wire nuts for all splices. The use of Rain Master EV-CAB-SEN or other shielded cable is required to ensure proper operation. Polarity must be observed when connecting the sensor to the controller.

  • Page 30: Sensor Wiring

    3. At the RME EAGLE controller: • Connect the BLACK wire of “EV-CAB-SEN” cable to Pin 4 (FLOW-) of the RME EAGLE Controller. • Connect WHITE wire of “EV-CAB-SEN” to Pin 3 (FLOW+) of the RME EAGLE Controller. 4. Turn POWER ON at the Controller.

  • Page 31: Valve Wiring

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems 1 2 3 4 5 6 ET – (WHITE WITH BLUE STRIPES) INPUT (SILVER) RAIN DEVICE SENSOR ET + (BLUE) 24VAC (COPPER) – (BLK) FLOW + (WHT) Figure 11 – Sensor Interface Electrical Connections...

  • Page 32: Locating Valves In The Field

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 3.2.4.1 Locating Valves in the Field WARNING: Do not turn on a controller station and then tap a wire to the station terminal to see what valve the field wire is connected to.

  • Page 33: Getting Started - Powering-Up The Controller

    Once the watering cycle starts each station will be on for ten (10) minutes. The cycle will repeat every twenty-four (24) hours. If you press any key on the RME EAGLE controller keyboard, the controller will exit the HELLO mode and remove the default watering program.

  • Page 34: Ac Power Failures

    Additionally, your RME EAGLE is also able to maintain the time and date for a period of up to 30 days (continuous) without the use of a battery. If the power is off for longer than 30 days, the user will be notified by a flashing time display, when power is reapplied.

  • Page 35: Figure 12 - Rme Eagle Keyboard Configuration

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Figure 12 - RME EAGLE Keyboard Configuration Page 28 Chapter 3 Mounting and Installation...

  • Page 36: Controller And Front Panel Operation

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 4.0 CONTROLLER AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION 4.1 CONTROLLER OPERATIONAL MODES 4.1.1 Automatic Mode The controller is in the Automatic Mode when the display is alternating between the time-of-day and the date. The time-of-day is displayed for 10 seconds, then the date is displayed for 10 seconds and the cycle will continue to repeat.

  • Page 37: Rain Modes

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems MANUAL Press: To stop and cancel a program that is watering, QUIT ENTER Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. 4.1.2 Rain Modes 4.1.2.1 Manually Activated Rain Mode The controller has a Rain Switch. The switch MUST BE in the "Auto Watering" position anytime watering is required.

  • Page 38: Programmable Operations Mode

    The RME EAGLE keyboard is organized into three major key categories, as depicted in Figure 12 - RME EAGLE Keyboard Configuration. Each keyboard groups assists you in programming, controlling, and reviewing the various functions of the RME EAGLE controller.

  • Page 39: Keyboard Operations

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems 4.2 KEYBOARD OPERATIONS 4.2.1 Function and Setup Keys The Function and Setup key category is used to configure and program the controller. The operator can enable and disable operational modes and enter, modify, and review the four irrigation programs of the controller.

  • Page 40: Command Execution Keys

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual All Data Entry actions are completed only after you press the ENTER key. The controller will process the data, check the data validity and then accepted or rejected the data. If the data is acceptable the controller will display “OK”, if the data is unacceptable the controller will display...

  • Page 41: Function And Execution Key Operations

    In this section of the manual we will explore the use of the RME EAGLE in the roll of a conventional irrigation controller. Conventional irrigation is programs that have been entered by you.

  • Page 42: Program Clear

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. 5.1.1 PROGRAM Clear Select a program and clear all information. EXAMPLE: Select Program Number One and clear all information. Press: PROGRAM CLEAR The controller will return to the Automatic Mode 5.2 WATER DAYS FUNCTION KEY...
  • Page 43 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems ENTER ENTER ENTER The Watering Days will be indicated in the STATIONS/DAYS display as they are entered. The display will indicate Sunday – Saturday has been selected (S – S). EXAMPLE: Set the Controller to water Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

  • Page 44: Stations Function Key

    This key is used to select the stations and the associated runtimes to be used in each irrigation program. The Stations function is based on the configuration of the controller, the RME EAGLE controller can be purchased as an 8, 12, 16, 24, 30, or 36 station configurations.
  • Page 45 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. EXAMPLE: To clear Station 7 and it’s associated runtime, Press: STATIONS CLEAR Press: QUIT The controller will return to the Automatic Mode.

  • Page 46: Cycle And Soak Programming

    In a Cycle and Soak program the RME EAGLE Controller calculates a profile to run the stations that minimizes the total watering time for the program and intelligently schedules stations to run while other stations are satisfying their soak times.

  • Page 47: Cycle And Soak Station Programming

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Table 5 - Cycle and Soak Parameters Cycle and Soak Station Parameters Parameter Minimum Maximum Increment Runtime 1 Minute 9 Hours 59 Minutes 1 Minute Maximum Watering 1 Minute 4 Hours 1 Minute...
  • Page 48 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual ENTER ENTER (Momentarily display “RUN TIME”) (Momentarily display “MAX TIME”) ENTER (Momentarily display SOAKTIME”) ENTER ENTER Press: QUIT The controller will return to the Automatic Mode NOTE: If the same station appears in multiple Cycle and Soak programs, only one value for the maximum time is allowed across programs.

  • Page 49: Start Times Function Key

    This key is used to select and set each of the five start times available in each irrigation program. The RME EAGLE controller can have as many as twenty start times a day, if all irrigation programs are used. The Start Times function is based on a 12-hour cycle, using the AM/PM key, allows the controller to start at any time, day or night.

  • Page 50: Start Times And Automatic Program Overlap Protection

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual If you wish to terminate the Start Times entry at any point, press the QUIT key to return to the Automatic Mode. 5.4.1 Start Times and Automatic Program Overlap Protection There are five start times available for each of the four programs. They are referred to as Start Time 1 through Start Time 5.
  • Page 51 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. EXAMPLE: To review the Start Times, START Press: (Start Time 1 is displayed) TIMES EXAMPLE: To review Start Time 2, ENTER Press:...

  • Page 52: Quick Stations Function Key

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 5.5 QUICK STATIONS FUNCTION KEY QUICK STATIONS Usage: This key is used to program a block of stations, all with the same runtime. Use the PROGRAM key to select the irrigation program to be used, then press the QUICK STATIONS key;...

  • Page 53: Cycle And Soak Quick Station Programming

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems 5.5.2 Cycle and Soak Quick Station Programming Cycle and Soak Quick Station Programming is used to program a block of stations, which all have the same runtime, maximum watering time, and soak time for each station. After selecting the QUICK STATIONS function, the controller will briefly display the Global Percentage Value.

  • Page 54: Water % Budget Function Key

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual NOTE: The maximum time and soak time entered will be used for all the stations in the block, as well as all other Cycle and Soak programs within the controller. 5.6 WATER % BUDGET FUNCTION KEY...
  • Page 55 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems NOTE: If Water Percentage Budget is set to a value other than 100 percent, the watering lengths of all stations in a program will be changed; the modified station runtime can be viewed using the REVIEW key feature.

  • Page 56: Manually Activated Functions

    The MANUAL key is used to manually execute a previously stored irrigation program, start a selected station, activate the Master Valve, or run the System Check/Syringe Check. The RME EAGLE controller provides these four features in the Manual Mode of operation.

  • Page 57: Manual Station

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems The display indicates that Program 1 is running, the lapsed time of the program and the STATIONS/DAYS display will indicate the station that is running. 14:03 PROGRAM Upon completion of the program the controller will return to Automatic Mode.

  • Page 58: Manual Master Valve

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual EXAMPLE: To stop a station that is currently watering, QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. NOTE: If a pump is assigned to any program (using SETUP) then Station 1 is reserved for the pump, but it can still be turned on manually by specifying Station 1.

  • Page 59: Manual System Check/Syringe Cycle

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems 5.7.4 MANUAL System Check/Syringe Cycle As a convenience for "walk-through" service work and to measure the flow rate of a particular station, the controller has a system check feature built-in. This feature will run each station, from the first to the last, for a selectable time interval of 1 to 9 minutes.

  • Page 60: Skip Days Funtion Key

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 5.8 SKIP DAYS FUNTION KEY SKIP DAYS Usage: The SKIP DAYS key is used to select a watering schedule based on a thirty-day (30) cycle. The thirty-day irrigation cycle is selectable on an individual irrigation program basis, you enter the days between watering cycles and the number of days before the cycle is to start.
  • Page 61 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems SKIP Press: Controller will display: 1 SD - DAYS PROGRAM Press: ENTER 1 LFT - Controller will display: PROGRAM Press: ENTER EXAMPLE: To review the Skip Days setup for Program number two (2),...

  • Page 62: Review Function Key

    REVIEW Usage: A unique feature of the RME EAGLE controller is its REVIEW feature. At the press of a key, all program related information will be displayed. Each press of the REVIEW key will advance to the next program parameter. Another way of reviewing program information is to press and hold the REVIEW key;...
  • Page 63 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems NOTE: When using the REVIEW function, the total gallons screen records and updates measured gallons every 10 seconds. It can be used to check for unscheduled flow. 3. If the Rain Sensor has been enabled using SETUP for this program then: SNSR-WET or SNSR-DRY will be displayed.
  • Page 64 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 8. Stations and their associated runtimes are displayed. The STATIONS are displayed in the STATIONS/DAYS display and the runtimes are displayed in the PROMPT/MESSAGE display. If the program is a Cycle and Soak program (selected using SETUP), the maximum watering time and soak time will also be displayed for each station.

  • Page 65: Clear Execution Key

    Please ensure you are clearing the proper program number prior to, pressing the CLEAR key. Warning: The Programmable Rain Mode is disabled if the RME Eagle Controller is in the Communications enabled Mode (iCentral installed and COMM is ON). 5.11 QUIT EXECUTION KEY...

  • Page 66: Enter Execution Key

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 5.12 ENTER EXECUTION KEY ENTER Usage: The ENTER key is used to complete data entry operations during setup and program preparation. The ENTER key will inform the controller that the data entered is ready for processing, the controller will validate the data for proper format and range and display an “OK”...

  • Page 67: Setup Key Operations

    Usage: The SETUP key is used to enable, disable and configure advanced features of the RME EAGLE controller. Pressing the SETUP key will sequentially rotate through the various options and display the next configuration parameter. If you wish to terminate the Setup process at any point, press the QUIT key to return to the Automatic Mode.

  • Page 68: Set Time Of Day/Date

    6.1 SET TIME OF DAY/DATE This feature allows you to program the Time-of-Day and the Date. The RME Eagle Controller is a real-time device, all irrigation programs and functions are based on the Date and the Time of day. It is important that the RME Eagle Controller have a correct time and date established upon initial installation and power–up.
  • Page 69 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems EXAMPLE: It is Tuesday June 22, 2004 and the Time is 7:30 AM. SET TIME Press: SETUP Until display indicates: PROGRAM 8:23 AM Display indicates current Time-of-Day: PROGRAM - Or - 12:00 AM...

  • Page 70: Master Valve (Mv)

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 6.2 MASTER VALVE (MV) This feature allows you to program a Master Valve to be activated when program 1, 2, 3 or 4 is activated. If you use a pump and it is connected to the Master Valve output of the controller, then use this feature to activate the pump when program 1, 2, 3 or 4 is activated.

  • Page 71: Pump

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems EXAMPLE: To select a Normally Open Master Valve, SETUP Continue to Press: Until display indicates: TYPE-NC PROGRAM Press: The 1 key acts as a toggle key when used in this SETUP configuration item.

  • Page 72: Stack Or No Stack

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual ENTER Press: Add Programs 2 and 4 to the Pump configuration. Display will indicate: PUMP 24 PROGRAM Subsequent presses of Data Entry keys 2 and 4 would remove Programs 2 and 4 from the Pump configuration.

  • Page 73: Delay

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Press: The 1 key acts as a toggle key when used in this SETUP configuration item. Display indicates: NO STACK PROGRAM ENTER QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode.

  • Page 74: Security Code

    6.7 SECURITY CODE The RME EAGLE controller has the capability to enter a pass code which must be entered before any function(s) can be executed. This code can be up to 4 numbers long. Use a number that can be easily remembered, and have it written down should you forget.

  • Page 75: Disabling Security Code (Locked Controller)

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems NOTE: Should you forget to enable the security code, the code will automatically become enabled at midnight and no one will be allowed to operate the controller without first entering the security code.

  • Page 76: Sensor

    The RME EAGLE Controller has the ability to affect irrigation based on an external rain sensor or remote switch input. This feature can be programmed on an individual program basis, so that one or more programs will cease watering for as long as the rain sensor is active.
  • Page 77 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems SNSR-WET SNSR-DRY PROGRAM PROGRAM If the sensor condition is Dry, the irrigation program(s) will operate normally. If the sensor condition is Wet, no irrigation will take place on those configured program(s). Additionally, when a program is scheduled to operate, an asterisk will appear in the leftmost location in the display, if the external sensor has detected rain, or the external switch is Open.

  • Page 78: Alarm

    RME EAGLE User Manual 6.9 ALARM The RME EAGLE controller is equipped with an audible alarm feature which notifies the operator if a field wire or flow fault has been detected. The alarm is an audible “chirp” which occurs once every 6 seconds.

  • Page 79: Odd/Even Watering Control

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Press: ENTER Display will indicate: SOAK 123 PROGRAM QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. 6.11 ODD/EVEN WATERING CONTROL The ODD or EVEN Watering Control feature allows you to select whether a program will run on an ODD day or an EVEN day of the month watering schedule or the feature is off and the controller will run programs as originally scheduled.
  • Page 80 With the option installed you can program, monitor and transmit weather information to the RME Eagle Controller using the Internet. By sending daily weather information to the RME Eagle Controller, intelligent irrigation schedule adjustments can be automatically performed in order to facilitate water savings.
  • Page 81 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems EXAMPLE: If you have the optional wireless communications product installed, the communications are enabled as follows: COMM OFF Continue to Press: Until display indicates: CODE SETUP PROGRAM Press: The 1 key acts as a toggle key when used ENTER in this SETUP configuration item.
  • Page 82 The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. 6.13.1 Pipe In order to properly measure flow, the pipe size of the Rain Master Flow Sensor must be specified. Appendix B lists flow sensor part numbers and their associated pipe size.
  • Page 83 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems 6.13.2 Main Line Flow Limit This feature allows you to program the Main Line Upper Flow Limit. This is the maximum water flow that the controller will allow whenever any station is on. If the controller has been setup for NO STACK operation, multiple stations may be on at the same time.
  • Page 84 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 6.13.3 Unscheduled Flow Limit This feature allows you to program the Unscheduled Upper Flow Limit. This is the maximum flow that the controller will allow whenever there are no stations on. With no irrigation, and a Normally Closed Master Valve, the typical installation should have no flow and the limit should be set to zero.
  • Page 85 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems NOTE: This SETUP function will be skipped if you have not enabled the flow features. EXAMPLE: Set a flow check delay to 4 minutes, Continue to Press: Until display indicates: SETUP FDELAY 2...
  • Page 86 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual CLEAR Press: Display will indicate: PROGRAM Press: QUIT The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. NOTE: If you hit SETUP while the words TOTAL..GALLONS are on the display you will miss this SETUP feature because the controller will go to the next SETUP feature.
  • Page 87 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Then: • Set the flow percentage to 15 percent. • Run Automatic LIMITS (see next section) for all stations. • The new limits will be automatically saved (nominal measured flow + 15 percent) for each station.
  • Page 88 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 6.13.7 Limits The Limits feature will allow you to set the station's upper flow limits by either using the LEARN mode or by setting them explicitly. The next 2 sections explain each of these methods.
  • Page 89 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Press: ENTER The controller will now LEARN and set up all the upper station flow limits. It will take the Flow Delay time for each station. If you have a 36 station controller and your Flow Delay time is 2 minutes, it will take 72 minutes.
  • Page 90 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual • You can explicitly put in the limit followed by ENTER. • You can press MANUAL and the controller will start watering the station. During this time the flow rate will be displayed on the left and the limit will be displayed on the right.
  • Page 91 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Continue to Press: Until display indicates: LIMITS SETUP PROGRAM Press: ENTER 15 - 44 Display will indicate: PROGRAM Press: This will leave the limit for Station 15 set to 44 GPM. ENTER...
  • Page 92 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual NOTE: If you have selected a Normally Closed Master Valve, the Master Valve will also come on. If Station 7 is in any program which has a Pump assigned to it, then the Pump (Station 1) will also come on.
  • Page 93 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Display will indicate: 052 200 PROGRAM The value on the left is the current flow and will be update once every 10 seconds. Station 7 will remain on and its flow will be monitored until you press the MANUAL key or the QUIT key.
  • Page 94 Evapotranspiration in irrigation control systems, please refer to Chapter 8 ET Programming. Usage: Press the ET key to enable and configure the RME EAGLE controller for Evapotranspiration (ET) water conservation operations. Each ET key press will cycle through the various options of this function key.
  • Page 95 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems 7.1.1 Historical Data The controller will display the daily Historical ET value (measured in inches) in the ET Data Source Display. The daily Historical ET data value is obtained from the monthly historical data stored in the controller.
  • Page 96 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. 7.1.4 Internet Interface Data The controller will display the Internet received ET value in the ET Data Source Display. The display will indicate the Internet received value to be used in today’s runtime calculations.
  • Page 97 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems NOTE: The RME EAGLE controller allows the four programs to be ET based programs, conventional irrigation programs, or any combination of the two program types. The controller will return to the Automatic Mode.
  • Page 98 The monthly historical values are entered once during initial configuration of the controller and as long as the controller is not relocated, the values will not need to be changed. The RME EAGLE controller uses these values during runtime calculations to average the increase or decrease in the watering time based on seasonal changes.
  • Page 99 The RME EAGLE controller is capable of reading, processing and storing the accumulated values received from a Rain Master Weather Station. The Weather Station provides a single count for each .01 inch change in ET. The RME EAGLE controller will accumulate the Weather Station counts from midnight to midnight (24 hour accumulation) and store the total for use in the next day station runtime calculations.
  • Page 100 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual QUIT Press: The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. EXAMPLE: Review Status of the Weather Station Device. Continue to Press: Until display indicates: DVICE ON PROGRAM Press: QUIT The controller will return to Automatic Mode.
  • Page 101 The controller will return to the Automatic Mode. 7.6 MANUAL ET DATA The RME EAGLE controller is capable of reading, processing and storing a manually entered ET value. The operator entered daily ET value (expressed in inches) is stored and utilized for today’s station runtime calculations.
  • Page 102 You may clear the manual ET value at anytime. Clearing the manual ET value will result in the following action within the RME EAGLE Controller: 1. Yesterday and today’s ET value will be replaced by an Internet provided value if available or by the stored historical value.
  • Page 103 (sensible energy leaving the earth), the amount of moisture in the air, air temperature and wind speed. ET is a feature that resides in the RME EAGLE controller. Its purpose is to improve irrigation efficiency on a daily basis by re-computing station runtimes based on any one of the following inputs: 1.

  • Page 104: Table 7 - Et Data Entry

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual In order to take advantage of the ET water savings capability built within your RME EAGLE controller you must perform the following steps: Table 7 - ET Data Entry Operation Description Reference...
  • Page 105 8.3 GENERATE THE REFERENCE PROGRAM Whether you are using the RME EAGLE ET feature or not it is important to enter a program that is representative of the conditions that are being irrigated. The program should take into consideration...

  • Page 106: Table 8 - Program Data Entry

    8.4 ESTABLISH THE ET REFERENCE VALUE The ET Reference value is utilized by the RME EAGLE in order to calculate the adjusted station runtime each time a station is turned on. The calculation compares the ET Reference value with the daily ET source (i.e.
  • Page 107 (that of October) would now be entered. 8.5 ENABLING PROGRAMS FOR ET OPERATION The RME EAGLE provides the ability for irrigation programs 1 through 4 to be enabled for ET operation or conventional programming. Each program can be setup for ET operation independently.
  • Page 108 3. Weather Station generated ET 4. ET data provided via the Internet To view what data source the RME EAGLE controller is currently using, do the following: EXAMPLE: Display the current ET value used for today’s ET runtime calculation. Press:...
  • Page 109 ET be entered as a fallback. 8.6.3 Weather Station generated ET The most accurate mechanism for supplying ET data to your RME EAGLE controller is with a Rain Master Weather Station properly installed within the irrigated area. A local weather station is capable of measuring ET data based upon your specific microclimate.
  • Page 110 Usage of a rain sensor connected to the controller’s sensor input terminals is recommended for these installations. To enable the Rain Master Weather Station as the ET data source device refer to 7.5 WEATHER STATION. 8.6.4 ET Data from the Internet Your RME EAGLE controller can be configured with a communications card (iCentral card) to allow it to be controlled and manipulated over the Internet using Rain Master’s web site...
  • Page 111 SETUP PROGRAMMING section, of this manual, for more details. 9.2 FAULT DETECTION OVERVIEW The RME EAGLE has the ability to detect and take corrective action for a number of field related failure conditions. The operator is informed of any fault condition when the display alternates with...
  • Page 112 9.2.1 Wiring Fault The RME EAGLE has been equipped to detect station short circuits which may occur due to improper field wiring or faulty valve solenoids. In the event a station draws excessive electrical current, the following action occurs: •...
  • Page 113 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems 9.2.2 Main Flow Limit Fault The Main Line flow limit, for the controller, has been exceeded. • All running programs are terminated. • FAULT…PRESS…REVIEW…will appear in the display. • If the Master Valve for the controller has been setup as a Normally Open (NO) Master Valve, then this terminal will be energized with 24 VAC (Master Valve will be closed).
  • Page 114 An improperly adjusted valve, this is a valve which does not come on even if 24 VAC is applied. b. Check the field wiring between the RME Eagle Controller and the valve. This can be accomplished by manually turning on the valve using the RME Eagle Controller, see 5.7.2 MANUAL Station and measuring 24 VAC directly at the valve.
  • Page 115 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems • FAULT…PRESS…REVIEW…will appear in the display. • The controller will continue to execute programs; however, any faulted station(s) will not be turned on again. NOTE: If multiple stations are on simultaneously, and the controller detects an No Flow Station fault, all running stations will be diagnosed as faulty.

  • Page 116: Table 9 - Troubleshooting Assistant

    Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Table 9 - Troubleshooting Assistant Symptom Action Display is blank 1. Ensure controller has power and all wires are properly connected. 2. Check secondary voltage of transformer for 24 VAC. No stations turn on 1.

  • Page 117: Table 10 - Et Troubleshooting Assistant

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Symptom Action Flow reading “000 GPM” Check installation/connections. when water flowing The following table lists some common ET error symptoms and corrective actions. Table 10 - ET Troubleshooting Assistant Symptom Action Water Percentage Budget is 1.
  • Page 118 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual A APPENDIX – CONTROLLER DISPLAYS A.1 MESSAGE AND PROMPT DISPLAY A.1.1 HELLO Mode “HELLO” will be displayed when the controller is powered up HELLO for the first time. When HELLO is displayed the controller has NO user irrigation programs stored.
  • Page 119 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems ET-M .28 Display yesterday’s manually entered ET value; this value will be used in today’s irrigation programs calculations. This PROGRAM display is also presented when a manual ET value is to be entered.
  • Page 120 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Display or enter the Historical ET month of August value. ETAUG .36 The value is used in all subsequent irrigation calculations. PROGRAM ETSEP .31 Display or enter the Historical ET month of September value.
  • Page 121 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems A.1.5 WATER DAYS Prompts and Displays Based on a seven (7) day watering cycle, enable or disable 2 WDAY- 2 water days on a per program basis. Display indicates Program PROGRAM 2 selected and Monday has been entered as a Water Day.
  • Page 122 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual A.1.7 START TIMES Prompts and Displays When entering Start Times for a given irrigation program the START controller will prompt the operator by first displaying START. PROGRAM TIME 2 Then the Start Time number to be entered or modified. The controller supports five start times per irrigation program.
  • Page 123 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems A.1.9 WATER % BUDGET Prompts and Displays If the irrigation program is a conventional program the Water 2 PT- 185 Percentage Budget value is displayed. This example indicates PROGRAM that the base watering time will be increased by 85%.
  • Page 124 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual START TIME 2 2 11:59AM The controller will sequentially display the PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM five start times associated with each irrigation program. The controller will briefly display START, then briefly display TIME 2 (1 –...
  • Page 125 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems If the irrigation program is a conventional program the Water PT-124 Percentage Budget value is displayed. This example indicates PROGRAM that the base watering time will be increased by 24%. If the irrigation program is an ET based program the ET ET-085 Percentage Adjust value is displayed.
  • Page 126 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual 02-0:00 The controller automatically rotates to the display of the minimum soak time or none. The irrigation program number, PROGRAM the station number involved and the watering time in hours and minutes are displayed.
  • Page 127 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Select irrigation program No Stack Mode. No Stack Mode NO STACK will simultaneously run all active programs. PROGRAM Set inter-station delay time. The delay is used to allow one DELAY255 valve to completely shut off before the next valve is turned on.
  • Page 128 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Enable/Disable Flow monitoring FLOW ON FLOW OFF features. PROGRAM PROGRAM PIPE 1.00 PIPE 1.25 PIPE 1.50 PIPE 2.00 PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM Select Flow PIPE 3.00 PIPE 4.00 PIPEOTHR monitoring Pipe PROGRAM...
  • Page 129 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems This display appears in three different controller instances, if 100 GPM flow monitoring has been enabled. PROGRAM 1. Flashes when an irrigation program is executing. 2. In Manual System Check/Syringe Cycle. 3. Displayed when the controller is measuring flow while LEARNING each stations Upper Flow Limit.
  • Page 130 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual A.1.14 CLEAR Prompts and Displays The controller program or function has been interrupted by the OFF - operator pressing CLEAR. PROGRAM Irrigation Program one is in Rain Shut-down Mode. RAIN 1 PROGRAM A.1.15 Flow Sensor Prompts and Displays...
  • Page 131 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems The controller is indicating that you have entered invalid data or an out of range value. PROGRAM RAIN OFF The entire controller is in Rain Shut-off Mode. PROGRAM Okay, indicates an acceptance of an option or a data value.
  • Page 132 Light Emitting Diodes (LED’s) and is located directly above the Prompt and Message display, as depicted in Figure 12 - RME EAGLE Keyboard Configuration. When the controller is in Automatic Mode the day of the week is displayed on the DAYS/STATION NUMBER display.

  • Page 133: Table 11 - Flow Sensor Part Numbers

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems B APPENDIX – FLOW SENSOR PART LIST B.1 RAIN MASTER FLOW SENSOR PART NUMBERS Use the following table to determine the part number for your pipe size. Table 11 - Flow Sensor Part Numbers...
  • Page 134 C APPENDIX – PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES C.1 Basic Programming Example – Public Park Let’s get started by using the RME EAGLE Controller in the roll of a conventional irrigation controller. We will construct a common irrigation program to illustrate the use of the RME EAGLE Controller.
  • Page 135 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Configure the Controller: Before the controller can be fully utilized, you need to enter some basic information. This includes the date and time and the operation mode of a basic irrigation program.
  • Page 136 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual The Controller returns to the Automatic Mode. Configuration of the RME EAGLE Controller is complete; we are now ready to enter the program parameters. Configure Program One: The Turf grass program consists of eighteen (18) valves; each valve is on for fifteen (15) minutes, once in the early morning and once at night.
  • Page 137 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems EXAMPLE: Set Stations 1 – 18 for a runtime of fifteen (15) minutes. Press: QUICK STATIONS Controller will display: 1 PT-100 1 LO - PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 HI - Press: Controller will display:...
  • Page 138 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual TOTAL 04H 30M Controller will display: PROGRAM PROGRAM The controller has calculated the total watering time of Program One (1), to be 4 hours and 30 minutes. To complete watering by 7:30 AM will require a morning start time of 3:00 AM.
  • Page 139 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems This completes the setup of irrigation Program Number One (1). We will now enter irrigation Program Number Two (2). Configure Program Two: The hedge and shrubs program consists of eight (8) valves; each valve is on for twenty (20) minutes and will be watered during the night.
  • Page 140 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Controller will display: 2 PT-100 2 LO- PROGRAM PROGRAM Press: ENTER Controller will display: 2 HI- PROGRAM Press: ENTER Controller will display: 2 LN- PROGRAM Press: ENTER The Controller returns to the Automatic Mode.
  • Page 141 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems EXAMPLE: Check watering length of Program Two (2). Press: PROGRAM ENTER REVIEW REVIEW TOTAL 02H 40M Controller will display: PROGRAM PROGRAM The controller has calculated the total watering time of Program Two (2), to be 2 hours and 40 minutes.
  • Page 142 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Configure Program Three: The flowers and annuals program consists of six (6) valves; each valve is on for ten (10) minutes in the early morning. EXAMPLE: Set the Controller to Program Three (3).
  • Page 143 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems EXAMPLE: Set Stations 27 – 32 for a runtime of ten (10) minutes. Press: QUICK STATIONS Controller will display: 3 PT-100 3 LO- PROGRAM PROGRAM Press: ENTER 3 HI- Controller will display:...
  • Page 144 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual EXAMPLE: Check watering length of Program Three (3). Press: PROGRAM ENTER REVIEW REVIEW TOTAL 01H 00M Controller will display: PROGRAM PROGRAM The controller has calculated the total watering time of Program Three (3), to be 1 hour.
  • Page 145 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Configure Program Four: The trees program consists of four (4) valves; each valve is on for ten (10) minutes once every two weeks and we will water in the evening. EXAMPLE: Set the Controller to Program Four (4).
  • Page 146 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual EXAMPLE: Set Stations 33 – 36 for a runtime of thirty (30) minutes. Press: Controller will display: 4 PT- 100 4 STA - STATIONS PROGRAM PROGRAM Press: ENTER 4 33- 0:00 Controller will display:...
  • Page 147 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems 4 35- 0:00 Controller will display: PROGRAM Press: ENTER 4 STA- Controller will display: PROGRAM Press: ENTER 4 36- 0:00 Controller will display: PROGRAM Press: ENTER QUIT The controller will display the selected valves or stations in the STATIONS/DAYS display as they are entered.
  • Page 148 In this section we will use some of the flow management features of the RME EAGLE controller to enhance the irrigation system, provide protection in case of water line breaks, and automatically shutdown the system when it rains.

  • Page 149: Table 12- Water Demand

    RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Project: Public Park Project Description: The table indicates the type of water flow which may be expected based on the use of some common sprinkler head types. The greatest water volume demand is the large area rotors and would require a Main Line pipe size of two (2) inches.

  • Page 150: Table 13 - 30-Day Water Usage

    Controller will monitor a Rain Sensor. Configure Master Valve: The RME EAGLE will use a Normally Closed Master Valve. Installation of the Master is depicted in 3.2.1.1 Electrical Connections for a Master Valve. EXAMPLE: Enable the Master Valve for Programs 2, 3, and 4.
  • Page 151 SNSR1234 PROGRAM The RME EAGLE is now configured to use a Rain Sensor for all programs. The controller will automatically shut off irrigation if a rain storm occurs and will automatically restart irrigation after the rain storm has passed and the rain sensor has dried out.
  • Page 152 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual EXAMPLE: Enable the Flow Sensor, FLOW Continue to Press: Until display indicates: SETUP PROGRAM Press: ENTER FLOW ON Display will indicate: PROGRAM Press: Until display indicates: PIPE 1.50 SETUP PROGRAM Press: ENTER Display will indicate: PIPE 2.00...
  • Page 153 The Unscheduled Flow Limit is the maximum flow that the RME EAGLE will allow whenever the RME EAGLE controller is not in use. This feature is used when a Normally Open Master Valve has been installed and you wish to have a small amount of water available for manual use.

  • Page 154: Table 14 - 30-Day Et Adjusted Water Usage

    This will be the final modification to our small public park example. We will enable the irrigation programs to be Evapotranspiration based. This feature of the RME EAGLE controller will automatically adjust the base watering schedule for changes in the seasonal and daily weather patterns.
  • Page 155 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Press: ENTER ET 1234 Display will indicate: PROGRAM QUIT Press: The Controller returns to the Automatic Mode. Configure ET Reference Value: EXAMPLE: Enter the ET Reference Value. In your example the hottest month of the year for Glendale is July, which has an ET value of .22.
  • Page 156 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Enter the Historical ET Monthly Values: EXAMPLE: Enter Historical ET Monthly values as follows: January = .07 February = .09 March = .12 April = .16 May = .17 June = .20 July = .22...
  • Page 157 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Press: ENTER ETMAR .12 Display will indicate: PROGRAM Press: Until display indicates: ETAPR .10 PROGRAM Press: ENTER Display will indicate: ETAPR .16 PROGRAM Press: Until display indicates: ETMAY .10 PROGRAM Press: ENTER Display will indicate: ETMAY .17...
  • Page 158 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Press: ENTER ETJUN .20 Display will indicate: PROGRAM Press: Until display indicates: ETJUL .10 PROGRAM Press: ENTER Display will indicate: ETJUL .22 PROGRAM Press: Until display indicates: ETAUG .10 PROGRAM Press: ENTER ETAUG .21...
  • Page 159 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Display will indicate: ETSEP.17 PROGRAM Press: Until display indicates: ETOCT .10 PROGRAM Press: ENTER Display will indicate: ETOCT.13 PROGRAM Press: Until display indicates: ETNOV .10 PROGRAM Press: ENTER Display will indicate: ETNOV .09...
  • Page 160 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Press: QUIT The Controller returns to the Automatic Mode. Review Program One SETUP: All irrigation programs have been automatically adjusted for the time of year. The irrigation reference schedule was set up for the hottest time of the year, which was July, August, and September.
  • Page 161 See Table 14 – 30-Day ET Adjusted Water Usage. This completes the example of ET based programming. The automatic adjustments made by the RME EAGLE controller will aid in water conservation and provide cost savings throughout the year.
  • Page 162 AC POWER FAILURES..................................27 Access Code ......................................67 Alarm......................................71, 104 Automatic Mode ....................................29 Automatic Mode Display..................................111 AVAILABLE RME EAGLE OPTIONS ..............................7 CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY..............................8 CLEAR EXECUTION KEY .................................58 CLEAR Prompts and Displays ................................123 Clearing Manual ET Data ..................................95 Command Execution Keys ..................................33 COMMUNICATIONS (ENABLING)..............................73...
  • Page 163 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems ET MODE......................................89 ET PROGRAMMING ...................................96 ET Prompts and Displays ..................................111 ET Scheduling Overview..................................96 EVAPOTRANSPIRATION (ET) FEATURES ............................7 EXAMPLES ......................................127 Factory Defaults.....................................60 Fault Detection Overview ..................................104 Flow........................................74 FLOW CAPABILITIES ..................................6 Flow Check Delay ....................................77 Flow Limits......................................81...
  • Page 164 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Manual Master Valve.....................................51 Manual Program ....................................49 MANUAL Prompts and Displays ................................122 Manual Station.......................................50 Manual System Check/Syringe Cycle..............................52 MANUALLY ACTIVATED FUNCTIONS............................49 Manually Activated Rain Mode................................30 Manually Entered ET...................................102 Master Valve (MV)....................................63 Master Valve And Pump Wiring Options..............................15 Master Valve And Pump Wiring Options Matrix ..........................16...
  • Page 165 RME EAGLE User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems REFERENCE PROGRAM..................................98 REVIEW FUNCTION KEY..................................55 REVIEW Prompts and Displays................................116 RME EAGLE SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 3 Runtime .........................................37 Security Code ......................................67 SELECTING THE ET DATA SOURCE ............................100 Sensor ........................................69 Sensor Wiring ......................................23 Set Time and Date ....................................26 Setting Station Limits ....................................82...
  • Page 166 Rain Master Irrigation Systems RME EAGLE User Manual Weather Station generated ET ................................102 Weather Station Status Display ................................93 Wiring Fault......................................105 Index Page 159...
  • Page 167 In no event shall Rain Master be liable or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than a Rain Master Service dealer or center.

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