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  • Page 1 Technotes TBOS MANAGER ™ P. 01 ......P. 14 ......

  • Page 2: Preliminary Information

    1. Infrared download. Use the pre-installed cord. 2. Radio download B: TBOS Manager Mode The program is set up on a PC using the TBOS Manager II Software. You transmit the programs to the modules through radio transmission only using the Universal Field Transmitter in TBOS Manager mode.

  • Page 3: System Components

    TBOS Manager is a management system designed to program battery powered TBOS Control Modules by radio. The system consists of: TBOS Manager software operating in a Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT environment • Radio Transmission Interface device connected to a PC Serial port...

  • Page 4: Lcd Screen Icons

    3. LCD SCREEN ICONS 1• Select program (A,B or C) 2• Transmission problem 3• Now Transmissing 4• Low battery indicator: - in the transmitter if the icon appears when the key is pressed to turn on the LCD - in the TBOS module if the icon appears during program transmission 5•...

  • Page 5: Operation Overview

    Use the TBOS Manager Radio Transmission Interface Device to download the programs by radio from the computer into the TBOS Universal Field Transmitter in the Manager mode. (See TBOS Manager II Software Manual). Step 3 : Then go to the sites. Use the Field Transmitter to transmit the program into each Control Module equipped with Radio+ Interface or VRM-1 Radio Module or FS1 by radio.
  • Page 6 Install the battery compartment cover and secure it 2• Check that you are in the TBOS MANAGER Mode. Refer to the “preliminary Information” section at the beginning of the Instruction Manual. 3• Enter a 2-number code in the Field Transmitter.

  • Page 7: Identification Mode

    Here are the steps to follow to identify your TBOS Radio+ interface, VRM- 1+, or FS1. 1- Download from the PC to your TBOS Manager II Field transmitter the programs of all your radio units: TBOS Radio + Interface, or VRM- 1+ or FS1 (see our software).
  • Page 8 Place your Field Transmitter near the Radio Transmission Interface connected to your computer. Start transmitting the desired programs stored in the software (see TBOS Manager II software manual). The computer downloads the programs into the Field Transmitter. The transmission process is displayed on your computer screen and on the transmitter LCD.
  • Page 9 However you must decide between 2 possibilities: 1- If the FS1 is used as a flow supervisor, then the 2-digit radio code is always 49. This code is automatically set up by the TBOS Manager II Software. 2- If the FS1 is used as a control module based on water volume consumption, then you have to select a 2-digit radio code from 1 up to 48 like a TBOS Radio+ interface or a VRM-1+.
  • Page 10 1.repeatedly press the key to access the following screen. 2. Press the key. Then the TBOS Manager II Filed transmitter automatically communicates with the FS1 module closest to the user. The Field transmitter automatically uploads the following data: • total water consumption •...

  • Page 11: Manual Functions

    G. MANUAL FUNCTIONS Important ! The next 3 functions override all others. This means that any program currently running will be suspended to permit the use of the manual functions. Before carrying out a manual start, make sure a run time (at least 1 minute) has been programmed and that the Control module is in the irrigation "ON"...
  • Page 12 2. MANUAL CYCLE/PROGRAM START (used only on 2 or 4 station modules) Remember that a program/cycle consists of all stations assigned to the same program operating in sequential order. 2.1 First enter the Radio Interface+identification code. 2.2 Repeatedly press the key until this screen appears.

  • Page 13: Specific Features

    H . SPECIFIC FEATURES 1. SCANNER FUNCTION The TBOS Radio Field Transmitter allows you to receive and display the Radio+ Interface identification codes of all the TBOS-Radio+ interface units or VRM-1+ or FS1 near you. To access this feature, please execute the following operations: 1.1 Go to the module identification screen by repeatedly pressing the 1.2 Press the...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    I. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE During code transmission : Symptom : Faulty code transmission indicated by 5 “ beep ” alarm and this display.: Checklist : 1• Make sure the antenna is not pointed down toward the ground. 2• Move closer to the Interface. 3•...
  • Page 15 Fax: (90) 216 461 74 52 RAIN BIRD INTERNATIONAL, INC 145 North Grand Avenue Glendora, CA 91741 - USA Phone: (626) 963-9311 Fax: (626) 963-4287 ® Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation 06/04 RBE - IM - TBOS MAN - 04...

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