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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation and Operation Guide Copyright © 2021 Bermad, all rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Omega Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 3: Safety

    1. SAFETY This chapter reviews the Omega safety concerns and includes: Safety Conventions „ Safety Instructions „ FCC Notice „ Declaration of Conformity „ Omega Controller Nameplate „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 4: Safety Conventions

    DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. This signal word is limited to extreme situations. Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety | Safety Instructions | All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Instructions Prior to performing any work on the Omega controller, become familiar with the following safety concerns: General Safety Instructions Battery Safety Instructions Read this installation and operation guide prior to installing and servicing BERMAD is not responsible for battery failures due to mishandling.

  • Page 6: Fcc Notice

    Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with EN 61010-1:2010 and IEC 61010-1:2010, AMD1:2016 standards Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 7: Omega Controller Nameplate

    (Omega or Omega RS) Manufacture date QR code (contains serial number, link to BERMAD cloud, and encrypted Serial number controller activation code) Activation code Power source data Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Typical Connection Layout „ Omega Controller „ Cloud Management System „ NOTE: This guide reviews all  possible Omega controller configurations. Specific controller configuration varies by model. Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 9: Overview

    Introduction | Overview | All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Overview Omega is an advanced cloud-based irrigation controller. It provides a user-friendly and cost-effective solution for irrigation heads as well as water distribution, data acquisition, and pre-paid systems. Controller Features Communication Features Offline and online control.

  • Page 10: Typical Connection Layout

    Up to two on the Omega connector board analog inputs Analog input connection terminals: „ Analog sensors Up to four ▪ digital inputs Up to five latch outputs Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 11: Omega Controller

    RS-485 connector Battery compartment SIM card SMA connector for Connection terminals external antenna Power connector Mounting bracket Available in Omega RS, RF, and X models only Not standard Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 12: Cloud Management System

    BERMAD Cloud offers the following benefits: Password protected login. „ Dynamic dashboard. „ Irrigation management and monitoring tools. „ Alert controls. „ NB-IoT Log information and report generation. „ GPRS Management software Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 13: Installation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. INSTALLATION This chapter reviews Omega installation and includes: Mounting Omega „ Powering Omega „ Connecting Peripherals „ Communicating with Omega „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 14: Mounting Omega

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mounting Omega This section reviews mounting the Omega controller and includes: Wall Mounting „ Valve Mounting „ Pole Mounting „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 15 Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using Position the Omega two screws controller onto the bracket Verify the bracket is fully inserted into the controller slot Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 16 NOTE: The bracket adapter plate provided by BERMAD is designed  for horizontal installations, and is suitable for the BERMAD 200 series controllers without further need for adjustments Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 17 Verify the bracket is fully inserted into the controller slot Verify the bracket adapter plate clicks in place and is securely fastened to the mounting bracket Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 18 NOTE: The U-clamp is an optional accessory that must be ordered  separately. The U-clamp provided by BERMAD fits 1" (DN25) to 2" (DN50) pole diameters. Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 19 Verify the bracket is fully inserted into the controller slot Verify the bracket adapter plate clicks in place and is securely fastened to the mounting bracket Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 20: Powering Omega

    Installation | Powering Omega | All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Powering Omega This section reviews powering the Omega controller and includes: Battery Power Supply „ External Power Source „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 21 -18° to 55° C or greater. life significantly. Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 22  Verify the external power supply cables from the power source polarity matches connectors. the polarity marked on the connector board Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 23: Connecting Peripherals

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting Peripherals This section reviews connecting Omega with peripheral devices and includes: Latch Output Connections „ Digital Input Connections „ Analog Input Connections „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 24 25 ms pulses Latch Pump relay Latch solenoid valve NOTE: The Omega RS model  features up to four latch outputs and one RS-485 MODBUS. Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 25  the following outputs: - Dry contact - Open collector CAUTION: Ensure the open collector connects according to the input polarity marked on the connector board. Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 26 (0-10 V) and analog current (4-20 mA) sensors. CAUTION: Ensure setting the correct analog protocol before connecting the sensor. Two-wire active analog sensor (connected to an external power source) Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 27: Communicating With Omega

    Installation | Communicating with Omega | All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communicating with Omega This section reviews the options to communicate with the Omega controller and includes: Communication via RS-485 Cable „ Communicating via BLE „ Communicating via BERMAD Cloud „...
  • Page 28 Remote Up to forty RF remote Unit units, each with a single latch output, can connect wirelessly to the gateway Remote Unit Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 29 Installation | Communicating with Omega | All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Communicating via BLE Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 30 Upon power up, the Omega controller initiates communication with BERMAD Cloud through a local cellular network. To configure the controller, see Configuring Controllers. An internal global SIM card enables cellular network communication  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 31: Configuring Controllers

    3. Add the Omega controller to the selected project (see Adding Controllers) 4. Power up the Omega controller and wait for it to connect to BERMAD Cloud (see Powering Omega) Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 32: Registering

    The BERMAD Cloud login Type a password, then type window is displayed it again to confirm Select the relevant options Click register here. The registration window opens Click Sign Up Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 33: Logging In

    The BERMAD Cloud login window is displayed Click Login. The project dashboard window opens NOTE: A user must first register  before being able to log in (see Registering) Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 34: Project Dashboard Overview

    Controllers Display – displays Cloud Assistant – digital the selected project's controllers assistant that guides a user through the setup and configuration processes Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 35: Managing Projects And Controllers

    This section reviews managing projects and includes: Creating a Project „ Editing a Project „ Adding Controllers „ Selecting a Controller „ Controller Dashboard Overview „ Adding a Device „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 36 Click the + icon to add a new project Type the project name and description  Click Save. The new project is added to the list of projects Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 37 Perform the following steps to edit an existing project's name and description: Click the dropdown menu and select Click the Settings icon the project to be edited Edit the project's name and description Click Save Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 38 At the end of the new controller definition process Type answers to the the new controller is added questions to the display Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 39 Click on the relevant controller from the controller dashboard or from the live map Verify that Dashboard is selected The controller dashboard is displayed (see Controller Dashboard Overview) Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 40 Controller Dashboard Overview When selecting a controller, the following information is displayed: Selected controller identification Controller program panel Main toolbar (controller) Valves monitoring and Analog input readings control Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 41 Click the Add Valve icon or open Cloud Assistant The Cloud Assistant displays various device options and guides the user through the new device definition process Click the device to be added Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 42: Basic Device Settings

    This section reviews basic device settings and includes: Entering Controller Settings „ General Settings „ Master Valve Settings „ Valve Settings „ Water Meter Settings „ Analog Input Settings „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 43 Selecting a Controller) Click the Settings icon The information associated with the selected setting is displayed and can be modified Select the desired setting from the menu Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 44 NOTE: If permission to access location is  denied when clicking on the location line, in the browser's settings allow cloud .bermad .io to access location and then refresh the page Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 45 This delay is relevant when either the "master valve before valve" or "valve before master valve" closing order was selected  NOTE: The master valve is selected in General Settings Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 46 Flow alert delay – the amount of time a high or low flow trigger is „ on before an alarm is created Delete button – enables deleting the valve „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 47 Leak alert reaction – defines the action taken when... „ Delete button – enables deleting the water meter „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 48 Time delay – amount of time (in seconds) between when the low/ „ high value threshold is reached and when the action is performed Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 49  NOTE: Log interval time must be the measurement drops below 49 greater than analog interval time Hysteresis (high value - hysteresis value) range Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 50: Managing Programs

    This section reviews managing programs and includes: Program Panel Overview „ Creating a New Program „ Program Workflow „ Defining Irrigation Type „ Defining Cycle Type „ Defining Measuring Type „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 51 Start/stop the program (see „ Manually Starting a Program) Edit the program's name and „ description Clone the program „ Delete the program „ Enable/disable the program „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 52 The new program is added to the program panel, click the + icon box opens list and the program screen is displayed Type the program name and description Click Save Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 53 (see Defining Measuring controlled (see Defining Irrigation Type) Type) (optional) Selecting advanced options to prevent irrigation during specific hours (see Advanced Irrigation Settings (Optional)) Saving the program Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 54 Select the date on which the irrigation cycle will start Select the days of the week Define the number of days between two irrigation days Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 55 Option #1: Define the number of Click add time to add a new irrigation sessions to be performed irrigation time during the irrigation program Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 56 Click to add a new valve to the program program Select the valve and set the Select the valve and set the volume of water irrigation duration Click Save Click Save Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 57 Perform the following steps to limit irrigation to a predefined time period during the irrigation day: Set the beginning time of the Set the ending time of the Click Advanced permitted irrigation time of the day permitted irrigation time of the day Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 58: Additional Device Settings

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Additional Device Settings This section reviews additional device settings and includes: Date and Time Restrictions „ Alerts Reaction „ „ Communications „ Water Budget „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 59 Click to select the days on which the controller is disabled NOTE: The controller will not  irrigate outside the specified season start and end dates Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 60 To define how the controller responds when there's an alert, perform the following steps: Enter controller settings Select the relevant action select alerts reaction for each alert Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 61 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To set/update the controller's Bluetooth password, perform the following steps: Enter controller settings Click to type a new select BLE password Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 62 NOTE: Limit the number of wake  up times per day to further maximize battery lifespan Select low power Click to add up to 24 wake up times per day Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 63 Click to display a calendar and select the season start and end dates NOTE: Water volume budget and irrigation season dates  present water consumption progress during the entire irrigation period Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 64: Managing Users

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Managing Users This section reviews managing users and includes: Inviting a User „ Changing User Permissions „ Defining User Alerts „ Removing a User „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 65 Type the user's email address window opens and click Send_Invitation Verify that the relevant project is selected  NOTE: Only registered users can be invited (see Registering) Click the Users icon Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 66 To change a user's permissions, perform the following steps: Click the three dots and select Change Permissions Select the user permissions Verify that the relevant project is selected Click the Users icon Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 67 To define which alerts a user receives, perform the following steps: Select the relevant alerts Click the three dots and select Alerts Verify that the relevant project is selected Click the Users icon Click Update Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 68 To remove a user, perform the following steps Click the three dots and select Remove User Verify that the relevant project is selected Click Yes Click the Users icon Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 69: Monitoring Controllers

    This chapter reviews monitoring operation of the controllers using BERMAD Cloud and includes: Manually Operating Valves „ Manually Starting a Program „ Alerts „ Logs „ Graphs „ Irrigation Calendar „ Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 70: Manually Operating Valves

    Click Open Valve Click the Start button under the relevant valve. A pop-up window opens The valve remains open until the amount of water entered is used up Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 71 Master valve color Water volume/time changes, indicating remaining, indicated it is open by a number and graph Click Stop to close the valve Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 72: Manually Starting A Program

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Manually Starting a Program To manually start a program, perform the following steps: Open the program menu Click Start Program Message is displayed indicating program started Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 73: Alerts

    To view alerts, perform the following steps: Verify that the relevant project is selected Click Filter to enable filtering the alerts by date and by unit Click the Alerts icon Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 74: Logs

    Defining Cycle Type) Click the Logs icon Click Details to open a new window with a detailed record of daily irrigation sessions (see Irrigation Log Daily Details) Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 75 Irrigation session alerts Clicking on ^ displays details about the irrigation session (see Irrigation Session Details) Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 76 This amount equals the total amount of water which should have been used by the valve as defined in the program (see Defining Measuring Type) minus the amount actually used Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 77: Graphs

    Monitoring Controllers | Graphs | All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Graphs Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

  • Page 78: Irrigation Calendar

    Monitoring Controllers | Irrigation Calendar | All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Irrigation Calendar Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 79 Connectors – push type without need for special tools Packaging No. of units: 1 Length (cm): 21 With oblique valve adaptor* Width (cm): 25 Height (cm): 8 Gross weight (kg): 1.325 Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 80 Warranty | Irrigation Calendar | All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7. WARRANTY Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 81 Copyrights and Disclaimers | Irrigation Calendar | All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 8. COPYRIGHTS AND DISCLAIMERS Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...
  • Page 82 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Thank you! www.bermad.com The information contained herein may be changed by BERMAD without notice. BERMAD shall not be held liable for any errors. ©Copyright 2011-2021 BERMAD CS Ltd. Rev A | Doc P/N: PIEAE21-OMEGA...

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