Rain Bird The Freedom System for Maxicom, Instruction Manual

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Troubleshooting
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The following pages contain possible problems you may encounter and solutions.
Before calling Rain Bird, check this list. If you cannot solve the problem yourself, a
simple program called “Clemar 2” is available to confirm that the Freedom
System’s repeater, FR-200, radios, PC, cable, and telephone interface are properly
functioning. It is available by calling Rain Bird Golf Technical Services at
1.800.984.2255 and pressing 4, or faxing a request to 626.912.3616.
Problem: The Freedom System base unit is not working correctly, not
responding properly, or not responding at all.
Solution: • Check the power light on the base unit to be sure that the base unit
has power.
• Try to reset the base unit by entering the 676* command with the
handheld radio.
• Watch the transmit light on the base unit while resetting with the
handheld radio. It should light to indicate that it is receiving the
signal from the handheld radio.
• Check to see if you need a password to gain access to the system.
Problem: You made service adjustments to the autopatch unit and the unit no
longer works with the Freedom System.
Solution: While you cannot make specific adjustments to the autopatch unit
through the handheld radio or telephone, you can restore the factory
default settings:
Unplug the power cord to the base unit. The autopatch unit is factory
configured for use with the Freedom System. To return the autopatch
unit to the factory default settings, enter the
693*
command from a
telephone or handheld radio. All the information in the autopatch
unit’s configuration memory will be replaced with the factory defaults
settings for a Freedom System.
Problem: The Freedom System is locked up.
Solution: Unplug the power cord to the base unit. Turn off both the repeater
unit and the computer completely; then turn them back on.
Problem: Maxicom
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and the handheld radio are not communicating.
Solution: Unplug the power cord to the base unit. Locate the switch block and
make sure that the switches are set correctly. The switch block is on the
FR-454 Repeater PC Board, the large printed circuit board. Switch 1,
3, and 5 should be in the OFF position. Switch 2, 4, and 6 should be
in the ON position. These positions enable the unit for the standard
tone of the 100 Hz CTCSS tone.
Problem: You hear an error tone.
Solution: • If you hear one low-pitched tone, the radio micro-controller is not
working properly.
• If you hear alternating tones (the second at a lower pitch) the
radiofrequency synthesizer is malfunctioning.
• If you get one or both of these error messages, turn off the handheld
radio and try again. If the problem still persists, send the radio in for
repair.