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- Page 1 IC System™ Design Guide V 2.4 Updated 2024...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION ..............................3 IC SYSTEM – PRODUCT DEFINITIONS ........................3 ............................3 ENTRAL ONTROL OFTWARE (ICI+) ........................4 NTEGRATED ONTROL NTERFACE (ICM) ..........................4 NTEGRATED ONTROL ODULE (GSVIC) ....................4 OLENOID ALVE FOR NTEGRATED ONTROL (ICMVLVKIT) ....................5 NTEGRATED ONTROL...
- Page 3 Introduction This Design Guide is presented to clarify standard design questions for the IC System and IFX hybrid capabilities. For additional information please contact your Rain Bird Golf Specification Manager or Sales Manager. IC System – Product Definitions Central Control Software CirrusPRO™...
- Page 4 IC interface (ICI+). The central control software automatically operates the rotors and valves throughout the golf course by activating each individual ICM as needed. If the ICM is to be installed on an existing Rain Bird electric (non-IC) in-line valve, an ICM valve kit (ICMVLVKIT) is required.
- Page 5 Integrated Control Module Valve Kit (ICMVLVKIT) To adapt an existing Rain Bird in line Electric Valve to an IC valve an ICM Valve Kit (ICMVLVKIT) is used. The ICM Valve Kit is compatible with the GSV, PEB, PESB, BPES and EFB-CP series valves.
- Page 6 The IFX board is used to upgrade older satellites, providing IFX hybrid capabilities to the PAR+, MSC+ and PAR+ES satellites for communication along the IC System MAXI wire path. This allows control of both IC rotors and satellite controllers on the same wire path, creating flexibility during a phased renovation, or if a customer is looking for expansion opportunities within an existing Rain Bird satellite system.
- Page 7 The driver board has two 2-wire paths on each board. Within an IC System each wire path controls a maximum of 750 ICM addresses. This same wire path can also communicate with IFX connected satellites such as the PAR+ES but may not exceed the limit of 750 stations per wire path.
- Page 8 Integrated Control Interface Plus (ICI+). When operated by battery the IC System requires a “pure sine wave” signal; not a modified, square or PWM wave. Use of an improper UPS may cause adverse system operation.
- Page 9 ICI(+). 2. The IC System operates a maximum of 750 individually controlled ICMs per wire path. a. For IFX Hybrid systems (Satellite controllers and ICMs on the same wire path) the maximum station count remains 750 stations per wire path.
- Page 10 Flexible Design The IC System was designed to be as flexible as possible to accommodate the future needs of a golf course. While each wire path supports 750 ICMs, if the wire path is expected to be at or near maximum capacity, installing an additional wire path will create additional capacity for future expansion, such as IC CONNECT products.
- Page 11 IFX Hybrid Satellite and IC System Wire Paths When either a new or existing wire path will have both satellite controllers and IC System stations, a simple calculation should be completed to confirm wire path quantities. The total number of satellite stations should be deducted from the total ICM station count available on each wire path (750).
- Page 12 Trunk wire size, minimum of 14 AWG (2.5 mm If there is a question regarding a hybrid IC and Satellite wire path sizing, please contact your local Rain Bird Representative or Rain Bird Distributor. Wire Sizing Charts Wire distance in feet...
- Page 13 Although there are multiple branches off the main Trunk wire, these are not part of the calculation when determining the size of the Trunk wire. Each branch will also be 14 AWG (2.5 mm wire. IC System Design Guide, v2.4...
- Page 14 25% of the total Trunk wire length. In this example, any branch that is less than 2250 feet (685 meters), 25% of the Trunk wire length, can be installed with 14 AWG (2.5 mm ) wire. IC System Design Guide, v2.4...
- Page 15 Although there are multiple branches off the main Trunk wire, these are not part of the calculation when determining the size of the Trunk wire. Each branch will also be 14 AWG (2.5 mm ICI+ IC System Design Guide, v2.4...
- Page 16 However, this type of failure is extremely rare in IC System because the ICM is designed to remove itself from the wire path when damaged and not impact communication on the rest of the wire path.
- Page 17 ICM. ICSDs are not required at 500-foot (150 meter) intervals on the intermediate 2,000 foot (609 meter) run of wire. The IC System must have grounding throughout the wire path to give transient surges the opportunity to exit the wire path. The following requirements must be followed to properly ground the IC System: 1.
- Page 18 IC System wire path on that layout. Each type of pipe network design offers different advantages depending upon the location and size of the irrigation system. There is no preference for the IC System wire path.
- Page 19 ICI+. The MRLK includes two radios that operate in the 902-928MHz range and automatically hop between frequencies to avoid interference. The MRLK is currently compatible with an IC System ONLY and is not compatible with IFX-hybrid configurations.
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