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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Guide Copyright © 2024 Bermad, all rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Omega Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 3 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 4: Safety

     obtain optimum performance. Notes are not safety-related to the equipment or personnel. Tip: Indicates useful information to simplify steps or procedures.  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 7: Omega Controller Nameplate

    (Omega S, Omega RS, Omega L) 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Omega Controller „ Cloud Management System „ Fertigation Overview „ NOTE: This guide reviews all  possible Omega controller configurations. Specific controller configuration varies by model.  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 9: Overview

    INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS 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 Volumetric and time-based irrigation.

  • 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 11: Omega Controller

    The Omega controller includes the following: RS-485 connector Battery compartment SIM card SMA connector for Connection terminals external antenna Power connector Mounting bracket Available in Omega RS models only Not standard  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 12: Cloud Management System

    Dynamic dashboard „ Irrigation management and monitoring tools „ Smartphone Alert controls „ application Log information and report generation „ Management software Cellular NB-IoT CAT-M GPRS  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 13: Installation

    This chapter reviews Omega installation and includes: Mounting Omega „ Powering Omega „ Connecting Peripherals „ Communicating with Omega „ Omega M and Omega L Controllers „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 14: Mounting Omega

    SAFETY INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS Mounting Omega This section reviews mounting the Omega controller and includes: Wall Mounting „ Valve Mounting „ Pole Mounting „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 15: Wall Mounting

    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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 16: Valve Mounting

    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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 18: Pole Mounting

    NOTE: The U-clamp is an optional accessory that must be ordered  separately. The U-clamp provided by BERMAD fits 1" (DN25) to 1½" (DN40) pole diameters (BERMAD item #3009600001_U-KIT).  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 20: Powering Omega

    MONITORING SAFETY INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS Powering Omega This section reviews powering the Omega controller and includes: Battery Power Supply „ External Power Source „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 21: Battery Power Supply

    55° C or greater. CAUTION: Running the Omega Check batteries periodically, controller on battery power in and replace them before online mode shortens battery irrigation season starts life significantly.  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 22: External Power Source

     Verify the external power connectors. source polarity matches the polarity marked on the connector board  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 23: Connecting Peripherals

    CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 24 100 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 25: Digital Input Connections

     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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 26: Analog Input Connections

    (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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 27: Communicating With Omega

    INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS Communicating with Omega This section reviews the options to communicate with the Omega controller and includes: Communication via RS-485 Cable „ Communicating via BERMAD Cloud „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 28 NOTE: Ground (G) is optional and is connected only when needed. NOTE: Omega Modbus protocols are written specifically for  RS-485 communication with peripheral device solutions offered by BERMAD.  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 29 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 30: Omega M And Omega L Controllers

    Omega M and Omega L Controllers This section reviews the Omega M and Omega L controllers and includes: Output, Input, and Analog Connections „ Power and Communication Connections „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 31  valve. If there is no master analog connections, valve, an additional valve Connecting can be connected here. Peripherals.  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 32: Power And Communication Connections

    External Power Source Communication via RS-485 Cable Omega L model NOTE: Ground (G)  is optional and is connected only when needed.  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 33: Configuring Controllers

    This can be done either 4. Power up the Omega controller and wait for it to connect to BERMAD Cloud (see through the application through the website. Powering Omega).  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 34: Downloading Bermad Cloud App

    Perform the following steps to download the BERMAD Cloud application: Go to the relevant app store (click to open) Search for the BERMAD Cloud Tap Install app and select it from the list  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 35: Registering

    Internet browser address Select the relevant options bar. The BERMAD Cloud login window is displayed Click sign up. The Click Sign Up registration window opens  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 36: Logging In

    The BERMAD Cloud login window is displayed Click Login. The site dashboard window opens NOTE: A user must first register  before being able to log in (see Registering).  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 37: Site Dashboard Overview

    Controllers Display – displays the selected site's controllers Cloud Assistant – digital assistant (Claudio) that guides a user through the setup and configuration processes  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 38: Managing Sites And Controllers

    This section reviews managing sites and includes: Creating a Site „ Editing a Site „ Adding Controllers „ Selecting a Controller „ Controller Dashboard Overview „ Adding a Device „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 39 Click the + icon to add a new site Type the site name and description  Click Save. The new site is added to the list of sites  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 40: Editing A Site

    Perform the following steps to edit an existing site's name and description: Click the Settings icon Click the dropdown menu and select the site to be edited Edit the site's name and description Click Save  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 41: Adding Controllers

    At the end of the new controller through the process of adding the definition process the new new controller controller is added to the display Type answers to the questions  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 42: Selecting A Controller

    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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 43 Analog input readings Fertilizer injector readings NOTE: A water meter's reading  is the cumulative flow from all the open valves connected to that water meter  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 44: Adding A Device

    Type answers to the questions Claudio guides the user through the process of adding the new device  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 45: Basic Device Settings

    Entering Controller Settings „ General Settings „ Master Valve Settings „ Valve Settings „ Fertilizer Injectors Settings „ Water Meter Settings „ Analog Input Settings „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 46 Controller) Click the Controller Settings The information associated icon with the selected setting is displayed and can be modified Select the desired setting from the menu  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 47: General Settings

    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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 48 This delay is relevant when either the "master valve Closing delay 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 49: Valve Settings

    Enable long runtime Enables setting the valve to stay open for longer Delete button Enables deleting the valve  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 50  example: If irrigation is defined by Duration, the fertigation must be set to Time or Proportional Time Status Enables activating and deactivating the fertilizer injector  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 51 The delay time that is counted from the closing of the injector activate leak alert valve and until the system will check for Leak alert Delete button Enables deleting the fertilizer injector  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 52 Action performed when there is no flow reading while the valve is Reaction to 'Leak' alert open Delete button Enables deleting the water meter  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 53 Defines the delay time until the switch changes Input number The physical input controller to which the switch is connected Delete button Enables deleting the switch indicator  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 54: Analog Input Settings

    High threshold measurement exceeds a defined value Amount of time (in seconds) between when the low/high value Delay threshold is reached and when the alert is triggered  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 55 Defines the amount of time between the logging of Log writing interval measurements (see Logs section) Delete button Enables deleting the analog input  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 56 49 Hysteresis reading interval time. (high value - hysteresis value). range  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 57: Fertigation Overview

    This chart displays the mandatory water that is flowed during the irrigation cycle before and after irrigation: Water sent before Water sent after fertigation in the fertigation in the irrigation cycle irrigation cycle Irrigation cycle  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 58 Water before Water after Water before Water after fertigation fertigation fertigation fertigation Irrigation time Irrigation time  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 59: Managing Programs

    Creating a New Program „ Program Workflow „ Defining Irrigation Type „ Defining Cycle Type „ Defining Irrigation Measuring Type „ Defining Fertigation Measuring Type „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 60 Enable/disable the program „ Rename the program „ Delete the program „ To access a program's settings (see Program Workflow), click the program create a program, open Claudio  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 61: Creating A New Program

    Type answers to the questions At the end of the new program definition process the new program is added to the list  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 62 (see Defining Fertigation Measuring 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 63 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 64 Option #1: Define the number of Click Add start time to add a irrigation cycles to be performed new irrigation time during the irrigation program  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 65 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 66 Set the volume of fertigation Set the volume of waterflow after fertigation Select the fertigation Click Save Click Save  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 67 SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS The irrigation volume is displayed . The fertigation volume is displayed . Click to add a new fertilizer injector valve to the program  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 68 Select the valve and set the Set the irrigation duration fertigation duration Set the waterflow duration after fertigation Select the fertigation Click Save Click Save  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 69 SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS The irrigation duration is displayed . The fertigation duration is displayed . Click to add a new fertilizer injector valve to the program  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 70 Click Advanced Set the beginning time of the Set the ending time of the permitted irrigation time of the day permitted irrigation time of the day  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 71: Additional Device Settings

    This section reviews additional device settings and includes: Irrigation Date and Time Settings „ Alerts Reaction „ Bluetooth „ Logging „ Communication – Energy Save Mode „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 72 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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 73 To define how the controller responds when there's an alert, perform the following steps: Enter controller settings Select the relevant action select general alerts reaction for each alert  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 74 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS Bluetooth To set/update the controller's Bluetooth password, perform the following steps: Enter controller settings select Bluetooth Click to type a new password  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 75 Click to select the time for the energy log interval Click to select the time for the meter log interval Click to select the time for the valve log interval  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 76 Click Set Value to add up to 24 wake-up times per day Enable switch to Energy Save Mode  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 77: Managing Users

    INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS Managing Users This section reviews managing users and includes: Inviting a User „ Defining User Alerts „ Removing a User „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 78 Send Invitation Click the Users icon   NOTE: Only an admin can set NOTE: Only registered users can permissions for new users. be invited (see Registering).  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 79 . Click on Alerts to define Select the relevant alerts is selected select Alerts to define alerts for alerts for multiple users. a specific user. Click the Users icon Click Update  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 80: Removing A User

    To remove a user, perform the following steps Verify that the relevant site Click the three dots and is selected select Remove User Click the Users icon Click Yes  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 81: Monitoring Controllers

    This chapter reviews monitoring operation of the controllers using BERMAD Cloud and includes: Manually Operating Valves „ Manually Starting a Program „ Alerts „ Logs „  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 82: Manually Operating Valves

    Open the valve menu and select Start. A pop-up window opens Click Open Valve The valve remains open until the set amount of water is used  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 83 NOTE: A water meter's reading  is the cumulative flow from all the open valves connected to that water meter.  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 84: Manually Starting A Program

    SAFETY INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLERS CONTROLLERS Manually Starting a Program To manually start a program, perform the following steps: Open the program menu Click Start Program  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 85: Alerts

    Alerts can be exported to a PDF or CSV file. Click the Alerts icon Click Filter to enable filtering the alerts by date and by unit  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 86: Logs

    Click the Reports & Logs icon Click Details to open a new window with a detailed record of daily sessions (see Irrigation Log Daily Details)  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...
  • Page 87 Average Flow Average flow of water throughout the session Fertilizer Injectors Amount of fertilizer injectors used in the session Alerts Displays the irrigation session alerts  Omega | Installation and Operation Guide | Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 88: Specifications

    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 H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...

  • Page 89: Warranty

    BERMAD. This Warranty shall run solely to and in favor of the customer that purchased the defective Product directly from BERMAD (or any of its authorized dealers), and it does not extend to any other purchaser or user of the Product.
  • Page 90 Product to BERMAD for testing. BERMAD reserves the right to investigate independently the cause of any failure. If a claim under this Warranty is properly notified within the Warranty Period and found to be justified by BERMAD, then BERMAD, at its sole option, shall: (i) replace such Product;...
  • Page 91 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 2011-2024 BERMAD CS Ltd. Rev H | Doc P/N: PIEAE20-OMEGA...