IC System
TM
Design Guide, v2.3
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Basic Design Data
1.
The IC System
TM
can operate up to 750 individually controlled ICMs per wire path.
2.
The central control software communicates via the Integrated Control Interface (ICI) to the ICMs
on the course. The ICI is mounted indoors and located near the central control computer. It is
possible to remotely locate an ICI by radio, cellular or Ethernet communication. See page 18 for
additional details. System capacity is determined by the level of central control software as well
as the hardware within the ICI.
3.
Each ICI contains a maximum of two (2) Driver Boards. Each Driver Board has a maximum
capacity of two (2) wire path inputs.
4.
A single Driver Board has a maximum capacity of 1,500 stations when both wire paths are used.
5.
The ICI has a maximum capacity of 3,000 stations when all four (4) wire paths are used on the
two (2) Driver Boards.
6.
The IC System can be expanded above 3,000 stations with the optional hybrid capability of the
central control software. Using the optional hybrid feature, multiple ICIs can be integrated into
the system, each with a capacity of 3,000 stations. Consult the Rain Bird central control
brochure for additional information regarding the optional hybrid feature.
7.
An ICI-1500 has the capacity of 1,500 stations using two (2) wire path outputs on a single driver
board.
8.
An ICI-3000 has the capacity of 3,000 stations using four (4) wire path outputs on two (2) driver
boards.