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4.0 hOw TO PROGRAM ThE TD200
Start the system program setup at the TD200 controller. Otherwise you may waste time because the
network can not be setup. When powered on, the TD200 controller sends the command signals which
permits the appropriate TWIG units to join with it. The following sequence are the steps to take for setup.
4.1 MAKE A fIElD COnTROl vAlvE PlAn:
The first thing to do is get a field map! It will help you place the TD200 controller in the best place.
Figure 4.1
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A0001
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Example TD200 ID F00007
Example field layout
Next using the map, Go to the field to check the line-of-sight and avoid any obstacles. Keep within the
allowed range shown on the bar graphs in Section 7. Then consider the crop and the elevation of the anten-
na, make a plan for any repeaters that will be needed. Write each TWIG ID address label onto the map.
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CREATInG A MAP ThAT ShOwS
ThE ADDRESS Of EACh TwIG
CAn SAvE A lOT Of TIME.