Rain Bird IQNCCRS Manual

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IQNCCRS RS-232 Network Communication Cartridge -
IQNet Server/Client Installation & IQ-Cloud Configuration
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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-
munication costs for systems using To Internet
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.
2

Install IQ-NCC Cartridges

Backplane
3G Cellular
Antenna
Install IQNCCRS RS-232 Cartridges
in the Client Satellites

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.
7
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 Auto Contacts...
Synchronize
Retrieve Logs...
Site Name Description
Site 01 Add Site...
Edit Site...
Time Zone
(UTC-8:00) Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Postal Code
OK Cancel
13

Add Client Satellites

A
Choose ESP-LX Controller Type.
B
Select Client IQNet Type.
Satellites
Program...
Dry Run...
Manual Operations...
1. Choose Satellite 2. Choose IQNet Type
Configure...
LXD
Add...
LXME
LXMEF
Choose the IQNet Server for this Client:
C Select the
LXM Server Satellite
Server Satellite
this Client is
connected to.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
• 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
3
Install IQ3G-USA Cellular or
IQNCCEN Ethernet Cartridge
in Server Satellite

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.
8
Check IQNet Satellite Communication Status from
D
The Satellite Status screen is dis- the Client Satellites
played. Current status of IQ, Radio,
and CM ports are shown. Press
g 
Ping to check the communication Turn the controller dial to
status with selected Clients.
ETM/IQ Settings
E
The IQNet Ping screen is displayed.
Use the + and - buttons to select
any Client address. Press Ping to
check the communication status.
A
The IQ Settings main menu is dis-
played. Use the UP or DOWN arrows
to select Status; press Next.
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...
Dry Run...
Manual Operations...
1. Choose Satellite
Configure...
Add...
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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
Master Valves
Direct
Sensors
Server
FloManager
Client
FloWatch
Edit Configuration and Stations...
OK Cancel
For Additional Information
See IQ-NCC Cartridge Installation
and Operations Guide for IQ3G-
USA Cellular and IQNCCEN
Ethernet Cartridge Installation
and Configuration Instructions.
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)
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)
6

Setup Wizard for Client Satellite

B
The Setup - Satellite Type screen is
g 
Turn the controller dial to
displayed. Use + or - to select Client;
ETM/IQ Settings
press Next.
C
The Setup – Satellite Address screen
is displayed. Use + or - to select a
unique address from 002-256 for
this satellite (press and HOLD but-
A
The IQ Settings main menu is dis-
tons to accelerate settings); press
played. Use the UP or DOWN arrows
Next.
to select Setup Wizard; press Next.
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B The Setup - Satellite Type
screen is displayed. Use +
or - to select Direct' press
Next.


NOTE: The IQ Port status
I forgot my password
will allways show Disabled for
Client Satellites.
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Configure Server Satellite

A
B
2. Choose IQNet Type
LXD Direct
Server
LXME
Client
LXMEF
LXM
OK Cancel
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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 Cancel
Go to www.RainBird.com/ IQ-Cloud Support Rain Bird Global Service Plan (GSP)
for training, presentations, (800) 254-0692 (866) 477-9778
product literature and IQCloudSupport@RainBird.com www.GSPSupport@RainBird.com
information for IQ- www.RainBird.com/IQ
Enterprise and IQ-Desktop.
Client Satellite
ESP-LX Controller
IQNCCRS Cartridge
ESP-LX Controller
IQNCCRS Cartridge
4

Attach IQ Cables to Radio/CM Module

Attach Supplied Y-Cable to Radios or Straight-Cable to CM Modules


Connect 2-pin cable
NOTE: Use Y-Cable for satellites that
end to CM Module
have both a CM Module and Radio.
Connect DB9 Cable
end to Radio port
D F
The Setup – Satellite Radio The Setup – CM Port
Port screen is displayed. Use + Termination screen is dis-
or - to select a radio port op- played. Use + or - to select a
tion (No Radio Installed, Radio CM Port Termination option
Installed); press Next. (On or Off ).


E
The Setup – Satellite CM Port NOTE: CM Port
screen is displayed. Use + or - termination is only
to select a CM Port option (No required if this satellite is
Module, Module Installed); at the end of an IQNet PE
press Next. Communication Cable path.
If you are not sure, consult
with the system designer.
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
IQ-Cloud Sign Up IQ-Cloud Login
IQ-Cloud Login
Login
Configure this computer
Rain Bird IQ Central Control System TM
User Name C Select Configure this computer
for first time IQ-Cloud connection
Password
on a new computer.
Log On Cancel
D Enter User Name & Password to
Show Quick Start
What's New Logon to IQ-Cloud.
Select Edit Configuration and Stations.
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: Satellite 001
Auto Configure
Type: LXME
Connection Type: IP Connection
Master Valves
Phone Number / IP Address 10.84.177.16
Sensors
Port: 5005
Description:
FloManager
Dry Run Warning for Max Flow: 0 gal/min
FloWatch
Max. Satellite Irrigation SimulStations: 1
Max. Satellite Non-Irrigation SimulStations: 1
Edit Configuration and Stations...
PIN-Codes:
Unprotected
Weather Source:
Reverse Sync Data from each Satellite
A Select Auto Configure.
B Check All Options.
Direct Satelitte Tasks
Auto Configure
Master Valves
Sensors
Modules Detect Modules automatically and update IQ
FloManager
Configuration Upload Satelitte Configuration into IQ
FloWatch
Programs
Upload Satelitte Programming into IQ
Learned Flow Retrieve Learned Flow Data into IQ
Edit Configuration and Stations...
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Connection
Module Client
Satellites
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Radio or
Connection
Module Client
Satellites
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What's New
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