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  • Page 1 Integrated Sensor System (ISS) Installation, Programming & Operation Guide...
  • Page 2 However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a For technical assistance contact Rain Bird at 866-GSP-XPRT (477-9778) particular installation. Visit us on the web at www.rainbird.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Network Antenna ............6 Upgrade Firmware ............11 Soil Manager Software ........... 6 Select Language ..............11 Programming the ISDL-2400 Data Logger ..7 Set Date/Time ..............12 Programming Overview ........7 Select Date Format ............13 Auto Sensor ............8 Select Hour Format ............14 Sensor Addresses .............
  • Page 4 Sensor Setup ............ 18 System Reset ............. 28 Add Ch 1 or Ch 2 (Sensors) ........18 Reset ..................28 Remove (Sensor) ............18 Factory Defaults ..............28 Query Channel (Sensor Address) ......18 Reset ..................28 Scan Sensors ..............18 Factory Defaults ..............29 Add Sensor (Ch 1 or Ch 2) ..........19 SD Card Info ............
  • Page 5 Programming the ISR-2400 Repeater ..37 Manual Radio ........... 48 Radio Status ..............48 Programming Overview ........37 Last Wake ................48 Home Screen ............. 38 Next Wake ................48 Current Date and Time ..........38 Last SYNC ................48 Battery Level (Vbat) ............38 ON/OFF ................48 Link Status .................38 Wake ..................48 Last Sync ................38...
  • Page 6 Conduct Range Test ............66 Sensor Error Codes ............89 Installation Tools Required ......70 Diagnostic Tests ..............90 Sensor Installation Overview......72 Rain Bird Support ..........90 Sensors ..................72 List of Figures ........... 91 Wire Paths ................72 List of Tables ............. 91 Valve Boxes ................72...

  • Page 7: Introduction & Overview

    Bird Integrated Sensor System (ISS). Battery powered system components allow ultimate For over seven decades Rain Bird has led the irrigation fl exibility for soil monitoring, data collection and industry in meeting water management needs by providing transmission from any location on the site.

  • Page 8: System Overview

    CARD SETUP INFO SYSTEM SENSOR BACK-LIGHT Wireless Data Loggers RESET RADIO ISDL-2400 Wireless Data Logger Manual record and transmit soil The Wireless Gateway data over a Wireless routes the soil data to Mesh Network. a central workstation. Soil Manager software at the central...

  • Page 9: System Components

    Soil Sensors provide real-time soil data (moisture, temperature and salinity levels) at various locations on the irrigation site. Figure 2 - Rain Bird TSM-3 (Type 3) Soil Sensor The soil sensor is a small, durable, lightweight sensor that Coaxial Impedance Dielectric type of sensor.

  • Page 10: Isdl-2400 Wireless Data Logger

    Each ISDL-2400 supports up to 18 soil sensors on two channels (nine sensors per channel). Controls and Indicators...

  • Page 11: Isr-2400 Wireless Repeater

    Wireless Repeaters receive and transmit soil data over the network to a Network Antenna. The ISR-2400 Wireless Repeater receives and transmits data between ISDL-2400 Data Loggers, other ISR-2400 Wireless Repeaters, and the network antenna. A series of ISR-2400 Repeaters are required to form the wireless network.

  • Page 12: Wireless Network

    Software. The Gateway communicates with the network of every individual sensor in the system and recommends water ISDL-2400 Data Loggers and ISR-2400 Repeaters through a budgets based on soil conditions. The Soil Manager interfaces roof-mounted radio antenna and routes data to and from the...

  • Page 13: Programming The Isdl-2400 Data Logger

    The ISDL-2400 also consumes less power when set to an Auto position. Alerts are generated at the Soil Manager when the ISDL-2400 is not in an Auto position. NOTE: If the ISDL-2400 is not powered on, open the front panel. Set the internal power switch to ON and close the front cover.

  • Page 14: Auto Sensor

    Auto Sensor Sensor Addresses Turn the dial to Auto SENSOR The assigned address for each This position displays the latest selected sensor (1-9 for Ch 1, a-i for The Auto Sensor screen appears. sensor data while keeping the ISDL- Ch 2) is displayed. 2400 in the network.

  • Page 15: Auto Basic

    The Auto Basic screen appears. information while keeping the ISDL- The total number of sensors connected System Status information is 2400 in Auto mode. to the ISDL-2400 is displayed. displayed. Battery Level (Vbat) Auto Basic Battery life of the power supply is...

  • Page 16: Confi Gure Data Logger

    Confi gure Data Language Date Format Seven diff erent languages are Three diff erent date formats are Logger available. available. This position provides the capability English Italian MM/DD/YYYY to manually change system settings. Spanish Portuguese DD/MM/YYYY French Swedish YYYY/MM/DD German Hour Format Two diff erent hour formats are Set Date/Time...

  • Page 17: Sample Rate

    When fi nished, turn the dial communication is lost. to Auto (SENSOR or BASIC) Upgrade Firmware The fi rmware for the ISDL-2400 can be updated using a standard SD card. This action does not aff ect system status settings or sensor confi guration.

  • Page 18: Set Date/Time

    Set Date/Time The Set Date/Time screen Year is selected. Press the + or appears with the month buttons to set the current year; Used to manually enter system date selected. Press the + or buttons then press NEXT. and time. When connected and to set the current month;...

  • Page 19: Select Date Format

    Minute is selected. Press the + Select Date Format The Date Format screen or buttons to set the current appears. Press the UP or DOWN Three diff erent date formats are minute; then press DONE. button to select the desired available: date format;...

  • Page 20: Select Hour Format

    Select Hour Format The Hour Format screen Select Temperature Units appears. Press the UP or DOWN Two diff erent hour formats are Two diff erent temperature units are button to select 24 Hour or 12 available: available: Hour; then press OK. 24 Hour (24H) Celsius (°C) 12 Hour (12H)

  • Page 21: Set Sample Rate

    The Temperature Units screen Set Sample Rate The Set Sample interval screen appears. Press the UP or DOWN appears with minutes selected. The sample rate determines how button to select Degrees C or Press the + or buttons to set often the sensors measure soil Degrees F;...

  • Page 22: Upgrade Firmware

    The Update Firmware screen NOTE: If the SD card cannot be appears. The “Confi rm fi rmware read, “Firmware update fi le not The ISDL-2400 fi rmware can be update... ” message is displayed. found” is displayed. updated using a standard SD card.
  • Page 23 When completed, the Rain Bird splash screen is briefl y displayed before a return to the Confi gure screen. NOTE: An alternate procedure to upgrade the fi rmware is to turn off the power switch inside the ISDL, turn the dial...

  • Page 24: Sensor Setup

    Remove (Sensor) The ISDL-2400 removes the address of a selected sensor from the Data Logger database and the removed address is made available to new sensors. Query Channel (Sensor Address)

  • Page 25: Add Sensor (Ch 1 Or Ch 2)

    NOTE: If no new sensor is Press the UP or DOWN button detected, the “No new sensor The ISDL-2400 checks the sensor to select an available slot; then found” message is displayed. type of a new sensor and assigns an press OK.

  • Page 26: Remove Sensor

    When fi nished, turn the dial appears with a list (channel and to Auto (SENSOR or BASIC) The ISDL-2400 removes the address of slot) of every currently installed a selected sensor from the Data Logger sensor. Press the UP or DOWN...

  • Page 27: Query Sensor (Ch 1 Or Ch 2)

    Query Sensor (Ch 1 or Ch 2) The Query Channel 1 (or 2) screen When completed, the “Found appears and “Only one sensor can sensor [#]” message displays the This function provides the address be connected... ” is displayed. address of the sensor. of one individual sensor connected to the selected channel, and can reset the address of the sensor to 0.

  • Page 28: Sensor Scan (Detect)

    Sensor Scan (Detect) The Sensor Scan screen appears When fi nished, turn the dial and begins scanning. to Auto (SENSOR or BASIC) The channel and address of all connected sensors are detected and displayed. Turn the dial to SENSOR SETUP The Sensor Setup screen appears.
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  • Page 30: Manual Sensor

    Sensor Types and displayed. and displayed. A sensor error code is The specifi c type of supported sensor shown if the ISDL-2400 is unable to Turn the dial to is displayed. read a selected sensor. MANUAL SENSOR...
  • Page 31 Press the << or >> button to The screen shows “Reading” view other installed sensors. while taking new soil measurements. Manual Sensor Sensor 2 Type 3 Manual Sensor 63.8 °F Last 00: 09:35 Sensor 2 Type 3 18.3 %M Next 00:05:25 63.8 °F Last...

  • Page 32: Manual Radio

    Manual Radio Radio Status Link Status The current status of the radio is The received radio signal strength of This position displays radio status displayed as Awake, Sleep, or Setup. the wireless network link is displayed. and can force the radio into Awake mode.

  • Page 33: Manual Radio Wake

    Manual Radio Wake If the Radio Status is SLEEP, press the WAKE button to change the This position displays radio status status of the radio to Awake. and information and can force the radio into Awake mode. Turn the dial to MANUAL RADIO The Manual Radio screen appears.

  • Page 34: System Reset

    System Reset Reset Reset This function resets the This function will not change system This position performs a system microprocessor without aff ecting settings or sensor addresses. reset or returns all settings to the system settings (such as date, time, default factory values.

  • Page 35: Factory Defaults

    The “Please wait while the SD Factory Defaults The “Restoring Factory Defaults” card is scanned” message is message is briefl y displayed This function resets all system briefl y displayed. before a return to the System settings (except date and time) to Reset main screen.

  • Page 36: Sd Card Info

    SD Card Info Card Status Check SD Card Status Either “Card ready” or “Card not ready” This position displays information This position displays information is displayed. about an installed SD Card. about an installed SD Card. Card Capacity Turn the dial to NOTE: SD Card Replacement The capacity of the installed SD card SD CARD INFO...

  • Page 37: Special Features

    Diagnostic 1 Displays the current radio module required to run the diagnostic tests. Tests and displays Radio Status, version installed on the ISDL-2400. (The password is 4-1-3-2.) RSSI value, battery level and packet Node (MAC Address) effi ciency. The Radio mode can be Displays the radio MAC address of the changed from Sleep to Awake.

  • Page 38: Run Diagnostic Test 1

    Run Diagnostic Test 1 The “Enter Password” message is The Diagnostic 1 screen and test displayed. Enter 4132. results are displayed. Tests and displays Radio Status, Diagnostic 1 RSSI value, battery level and packet Radio Status: Awake effi ciency. RSSI: -78 dBm HIGH Battery:...

  • Page 39: Run Diagnostic Test 2

    Run Diagnostic Test 2 The “Enter Password” message is The Diagnostic 1 screen displayed. Enter 4132. appears; press the >> button. Displays Radio Status, elapsed time Diagnostic 1 since last Wake, time until next Radio Status: Awake Wake, and the elapsed time since the RSSI: -78 dBm HIGH...

  • Page 40: Run Diagnostic Test 3

    The “Enter Password” message is The Diagnostic 1 screen displayed. Enter 4132. appears; press the >> button Performs a manufacturing twice. functional test that displays Diagnostic 1 the status of various ISDL-2400 Radio Status: Awake hardware components. RSSI: -78 dBm HIGH Battery: 4.89...
  • Page 41 “Testing” message is displayed while conducting the test. When complete, the MFG TEST RESULTS screen appears. Press RETRY to conduct the test again if desired. When fi nished, turn the dial to Auto (SENSOR or BASIC) Integrated Sensor System...

  • Page 42: Off Position

    Off Position This position sets the ISDL-2400 into low power mode and keeps the internal clock and microprocessor running. Sensor readings and radio communications are terminated. Integrated Sensor System...

  • Page 43: Programming The Isr-2400 Repeater

    Set the internal power switch to ON and The ISR-2400 Wireless Repeater automatically close the front cover. The Rain Bird splash screen communicates with the Gateway during normal is briefl y displayed. After 60 seconds the LCD goes operation, but there may be times when system setting or into a “sleep”...

  • Page 44: Home Screen

    Home Screen Last Sync The elapsed time since the last Soil The Home screen displays basic Manager network update is displayed. system information. Radio Status Current Date and Time The current status of the radio is The current date and time is displayed. displayed as Awake, Sleep, or Setup.

  • Page 45: Menu Screen

    Menu Screen The Menu screen is used to confi gure system settings, view radio status, view SD card information, conduct range tests, or perform diagnostic tests. Home Press HOME to return to the Home screen. Programming Buttons Use the UP, DOWN, and OK buttons to make programming selections.

  • Page 46: Confi Guration

    Confi guration Date Format Three diff erent date formats are This option provides the capability available. to manually change system settings. MM/DD/YYYY Language DD/MM/YYYY Eight diff erent languages are available. YYYY/MM/DD English Italian Hour Format Spanish Portuguese Two diff erent hour formats are available.

  • Page 47: Select Language

    Select Language The Menu screen appears. Press The Select Language screen the UP or DOWN button to appears. Press the UP or DOWN Seven diff erent languages are select Confi guration; then press button to select the desired available. language; then press OK. On the Home screen, press the MENU button.

  • Page 48: Set Date/Time

    Set Date/Time The Menu screen appears. Press The Set Date/Time screen the UP or DOWN button to appears with the month Used to manually enter system date select Confi guration; then press selected. Press the + or - button and time. When connected to the to set the current month;...
  • Page 49 Year is selected. Press the + or - Minute is selected. Press the + button to set the current year; or - button to set the current then press NEXT. minute; then press DONE. Hour is selected. Press the + or - button to set the current hour;...

  • Page 50: Select Date Format

    Select Date Format The Menu screen appears. Press The Date Format screen the UP or DOWN button to appears. Press the UP or DOWN Three diff erent date formats are select Confi guration; then press button to select the desired available: format;...

  • Page 51: Select Hour Format

    The Menu screen appears. Press The Hour Format screen Select Hour Format the UP or DOWN button to appears. Press the UP or DOWN Two diff erent hour formats are select Confi guration; then press button to select 24 Hour or 12 available: Hour;...

  • Page 52: Upgrade Firmware

    Upgrade Firmware The Menu screen appears. Press The Update Firmware screen the UP or DOWN button to appears. The “Confi rm fi rmware The ISR-2400 fi rmware can be select Confi guration; then press update... ” message is displayed. updated using a standard SD card. Press the 2 and 4 buttons for 3 seconds to initiate upgrade.
  • Page 53 NOTE: If the SD card cannot be When completed, the Rain Bird read, “Firmware update fi le not splash screen is briefl y displayed found” message is displayed. before a return to the Update Firmware screen. If the update is found, the Rain Bird Bootloader screen is displayed.

  • Page 54: Manual Radio

    Manual Radio ON/OFF Manual Radio Wake Toggles between ON and OFF, This option displays radio status, This option displays radio status, depending on the power status of the controls power to the radio, and can controls power to the radio, and radio module.
  • Page 55 The Menu screen appears. Press Press WAKE to change the radio the UP or DOWN button to status from Sleep to Awake. select Manual Radio; then press NOTE: The radio will wake for approximately 20-30 seconds, The Manual Radio screen then return to the normal wake/ appears.

  • Page 56: System Reset

    System Reset Reset The Menu screen appears. Press the UP or DOWN button to This function will not change system This option performs a system reset select System Reset; then press settings. or returns system settings to the default factory values. On the Home screen, press the Reset MENU button.
  • Page 57 When completed, the Rain Bird splash screen is briefl y displayed before a return to the Home screen. Rain Bird ISR-2400 Repeater Integrated Sensor System...

  • Page 58: Factory Defaults

    Factory Defaults The Menu screen appears. Press The “Restoring Factory Defaults” the UP or DOWN button to message is briefl y displayed. This function resets all system select System Reset; then press settings (except date and time) to default factory values. On the Home screen, press the MENU button.

  • Page 59: Sd Card Info

    SD Card Info Check SD Card Status The SD Card Status screen appears. Status, capacity and This option displays information This option displays information free space are displayed. about an installed SD Card. about an installed SD Card. Card Status On the Home screen, press the Either “Card ready”...

  • Page 60: Range Test

    Range Test This option provides radio range tests that are used during ISS installation or network troubleshooting. Range test procedures are found on pages 66-69 in the Installation section of this manual. NOTE: Do not conduct range tests when the mesh network is operating. This feature is intended for installation or troubleshooting purposes only.

  • Page 61: Special Features

    Special Features Diagnostic Tests Features ISR Version 1.0 The following diagnostic tests are This option provides detailed system Radio Version: 804B available: Node 13A200 403B6CE2 information and diagnostic tests to Host 000000 00000000 the advanced user. A password is Diagnostic 1 BACK DIAGNOSTIC HOME...

  • Page 62: Run Diagnostic Test 1

    Run Diagnostic Test 1 The Menu screen appears. The “Enter Password” message is Press the UP or DOWN button displayed. Enter 4132. Tests and displays Radio Status, to select Special Features; then RSSI value, battery level and packet press OK. effi ciency.
  • Page 63 The Diagnostic 1 screen and test results are displayed. Diagnostic 1 Radio Status: Awake RSSI: -78 dBm HIGH Battery: 4.89 Packet: 0.0% EXIT WAKE NOTE: If necessary, press WAKE to change the radio status from Sleep to Awake. Integrated Sensor System...

  • Page 64: Run Diagnostic Test 2

    Run Diagnostic Test 2 The Menu screen appears. The “Enter Password” message is Press the UP or DOWN button displayed. Enter 4132. Displays Radio Status, elapsed time to select Special Features; then since last Wake, time until next press OK. Wake, and the elapsed time since the Last Sync from the Soil Manager.
  • Page 65 The Diagnostic 1 screen appears; press the >> button. Diagnostic 1 Radio Status: Awake RSSI: -78 dBm HIGH Battery: 4.89 Packet: 0.0% EXIT WAKE The Diagnostic 2 screen and test results are displayed. NOTE: If necessary, press WAKE to change the radio status from Sleep to Awake.

  • Page 66: Run Diagnostic Test 3

    Run Diagnostic Test 3 The Menu screen appears. The “Enter Password” message is Press the UP or DOWN button displayed. Enter 4132. Performs a manufacturing to select Special Features; then functional test (M-TEST) that press OK. displays the status of various ISR- 2400 hardware components.
  • Page 67 The Diagnostic 1 screen “Testing... ” is displayed while appears; press the >> button conducting the test. twice. Diagnostic 1 Radio Status: Awake RSSI: -78 dBm HIGH Battery: 4.89 Packet: 0.0% EXIT WAKE When complete, the MFG TEST The Diagnostic 3 screen RESULTS screen appears.
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  • Page 69: Installation

    Installation Overview This section provides instructions for installing the Rain Bird Integrated Sensor System (ISS) hardware. Installation Checklist When installing the ISS for the fi rst time, it is recommended that the Installation Checklist be used as a step-by-step guide to the installation process. For your convenience a check-off box is provided for each step.

  • Page 70: Conduct Site Survey

    Figure 6 shows an example site survey 300 feet. location map. Each wire path from the ISDL-2400 has a capacity of up to NOTE: The unobstructed line of sight wireless range 8 sensors. between units is guaranteed to be at least 800 yards,...

  • Page 71: Figure 6 - Site Survey Location Example

    Maintenance Building Figure 6 - Site Survey Location Example Antenna Data Logger NOTE: Each data logger must be in direct range of at least two repeaters, or one repeater and the Gateway Repeater antenna, to ensure reliable network communication. Integrated Sensor System...

  • Page 72: Wireless Network Range Test

    Range Test; press OK. Conduct range tests in between every proposed unit location on the Site Survey for each ISDL-2400 and ISR-2400 pair, and also for each ISR-2400-ISR-2400 pair. Verify at least two ISR-2400’s are within range of the base radio antenna.
  • Page 73 The Range Test screen appears. The Menu screen appears. Press Each tester should now press Press the UP or DOWN button the UP or DOWN button to OK to start the range test at the to highlight Loopback Mode; do select Range Test;...
  • Page 74 On ISR #2, the Range Test Transmit Mode screen is The following screen is now displayed on ISR #1. displayed. Range Test Loopback Mode Radio Status: Awake RSSI: -72 dBm High Packet count: BACK CLEAR HOME Observe RSSI and RX/TX values at ISR #2 and see When the test begins and data packets are transmitted Tables 3 and 4 on page 69 for acceptable values.

  • Page 75: Table 1, 2, 3, 6 - Rssi Values

    Potential values for RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) NOTE: The RX/TX value is displayed on the LCD as and RX/TX (received packets/transmitted packets) are a ratio of packets received to packets transmitted. shown in the following tables. For example, if 10/10 is displayed, then 10 packets were received out of 10 packets transmitted for a NOTE: Acceptable values are an RSSI signal higher percentage of 100%.

  • Page 76: Installation Tools Required

    15. 3/4” fi tting (for fl exible conduit) 5. Spade or any cable pulling equipment (Sod cutter with mole kit, vibratory plough, etc.) 16. Screws 6. Three-conductor AWG-18 gauge irrigation cable 7. Rain Bird DB-series Wire Connectors 8. Valve Boxes (6”) Integrated Sensor System...

  • Page 77: Figure 7 - Installation Tools

    Figure 7 - Installation Tools Integrated Sensor System...

  • Page 78: Sensor Installation Overview

    300 feet. Use three- conductor AWG-18 gauge irrigation cable. Sensors On a map of each hole, mark the location of the ISDL-2400 Valve Boxes based on the site survey. Determine the exact locations For future access, it is recommended that valve boxes be of the sensors that will provide eff ective soil monitoring used to contain the sensor cable and wire path connections.

  • Page 79: Figure 8 - Sensor Installation Overview

    Valve Box ISDL-2400 Ch 2 Wire Path Auto Sensor Cable SENSOR BASIC CONFIGURE SPECIAL DATA FEATURES LOGGER CARD SENSOR INFO SETUP SYSTEM SENSOR BACK-LIGHT RESET RADIO ISDL-2400 Wireless Data Logger Manual Sensor Sensor Ch 1 Wire Path Sensor Sensor Cable...

  • Page 80: Sensor Installation

    Sensor Installation Carefully replace soil and turf over the sensor hole and wire path trench. TSM-3 (Type 3) Soil Sensors To Install the Sensors: Root Using a spade (or other suitable tool), carefully cut and Zone remove turf area where the sensor(s) will be located. Dig sensor holes as deep as the depth of the lower sensor (if two will be used) as shown in Figure 9.

  • Page 81: Wire Path Installation

    Wire Path Installation ISDL-2400 To Install the Wire Path: Auto Using a spade, sod cutter with blade mole kit, or a SENSOR BASIC CONFIGURE SPECIAL DATA FEATURES LOGGER vibratory plough, lay cable around the green deep CARD SENSOR INFO SETUP...

  • Page 82: Valve Box Installation

    Power Wires sensor cable into the valve box. Using a wire stripper and Rain Bird DB-series wire connectors, connect the sensor cable to the Rain Bird DB Connect wire path as shown.

  • Page 83: Data Logger And Repeater Installation Overview

    Data Logger and Repeater Installation Overview This section provides the procedures to install ISDL-2400 Data Loggers and ISR-2400 Repeaters. Check Box Contents Components below are included with each ISDL-2400 or ISR-2400 and are required for installation. If anything is missing, please contact your distributor before proceeding.

  • Page 84: Data Logger And Repeater Installation

    12in + 3in + fully open. For ISDL-2400 Data Loggers, leave at least 3” of clearance under the unit for cable conduit. The unit must be mounted at least 5 ft. above grade to...
  • Page 85 If necessary, unlock the door of the unit with the supplied key. Then open the door of the unit and swing it to the left. Open the front panel and swing it open to the left, exposing the interior of the unit. 4X Batteries NOTE: If it makes installation easier, the front door and front panel can be removed and then re-attached...
  • Page 86 The connection should be tight. For ISR-2400 Repeater, set the internal ON/OFF switch to the ON position. NOTE: For ISDL-2400 Data Logger installation, leave the switch in the OFF position. Hardware installation for an ISDL Repeater is complete.
  • Page 87 Connect the wires to the Ch 1 or Ch 2 posts and label each wire clearly for future reference. Set the internal ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Confi gure the Data Logger and verify functionality using the Programming the ISDL-2400 Data Logger section of this manual. Wire Path Wire Path...

  • Page 88: Network Hardware Installation

    Network Hardware Installation This section provides the procedures to install the wireless Antenna network hardware. Antenna Determine an installation site for the antenna to allow maximum wireless network reception. This can be on the Surge roof the building where the central workstation is located, Antenna Arrestor or else another appropriate location.

  • Page 89: Isg-2400 Wireless Gateway

    USB cable range of the central workstation computer. Network for the Integrated Sensor System (ISS) can be found in the Rain Bird Soil Manager Software User’s Guide. NOTE: The ISG-2400 Gateway router MUST be located indoors and away from outside exposure.
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  • Page 91: Appendix

    Appendix Several programming features of the ISDL-2400 and the ISR- Radio Modes 2400 provide the ability to force the radio mode to Awake The radio module installed in each ISDL-2400 Wireless Data using the WAKE option. If this function is used, the radio...

  • Page 92: Maintenance

    Close the front panel. Battery Replacement Verify proper operation of the unit. The ISDL-2400 and the ISR-2400 are powered by four D-cell alkaline batteries. The battery levels are displayed at each Close the front cover. unit (Vbat) and sent to the central workstation. Estimated minimum battery life is twelve months in 20°C (68°F)

  • Page 93: Sd Card Replacement

    The SD card slot located inside the front panel of the ISDL- 2400 is used to provide sensor data storage, and upgrade the fi rmware on both the ISDL-2400 and ISR-2400 when necessary. To replace or install an SD card: If necessary, unlock the door of the unit with the supplied key.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution SD “card not ready” Verify an SD card is installed This section provides help to resolve issues that may arise message is displayed. properly. (ISDL only) while operating or installing the ISS No sensor readings. General Troubleshooting “no sensor installed”...

  • Page 95: Sensor Error Codes

    Verify wiring connections are correct. Refer to the Verify there is a Rain Bird logo on the sensor; if not, diagram on page 76. the sensor is not Rain Bird certifi ed and needs to be replaced.

  • Page 96: Diagnostic Tests

    Table 10 - Diagnostic 2 Test Results Rain Bird Support Test Result Expected Details Rain Bird Technical Services Value 866-GSP-XPRT (477-9778) Radio Status Awake or Sleep Shows current radio status +1-520-741-6100 (Non-toll-free outside U.S. and Canada) Last Wake...

  • Page 97: List Of Figures

    Figure 1 - ISS System Overview ............2 Table 1, 2, 3, 6 - RSSI Values ........26, 38, 69, 85 Figure 2 - Rain Bird TSM-3 (Type 3) Soil Sensor ......3 Table 4 - Packet Ratio ............... 69 Figure 3 - ISDL-2400 Wireless Data Logger ........4 Table 5 - Cable Wires ................
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  • Page 99 Declared EN61000-6-1: 2005 Integrated Sensor System contains the following component model numbers: EN61000-4-2 EN61000-4-3 Model Numbers: Data Logger: ISDL-2400 EN61000-4-4 Repeater: ISR-2400 EN61000-4-6 Soil Sensors: TSM-1/TSM-3 ETSI EN 301 489-1 ETSI EN 301 489-17 I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specifi ed above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s).
  • Page 100 RAIN BIRD CORPORATION 6991 East Southpoint Road Tucson, AZ 85756 Copyright © 2011 by Rain Bird Corporation. All rights reserved. This material may not be published or reproduced without permission. “Rain Bird”, “Integrated Sensor System” and “Soil Manager” are registered trademarks of Rain Bird Corporation.

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