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Field Wire Installation (continued)                   

Multiple Controllers

Single Controller

Pressure Switch With

Controller Override

Starter

Power

Source

Starter

Power

Source

Starter

Power

Source

Pump Power

Source

Pressure Switch Pump Power

Source

Pump Power

Source

Relay

24 V a.c.

1A Max.

Relay

24 V a.c.

1A Max.

(Typical)

Relay

24 V a.c.

1A Max.

Pump

Pump

Pump

Pump

Pump

Pump

Pump

Com

Com

Com

Com

Magnetic

Pump

Starter

Magnetic

Pump

Starter

Mag.

Pump

Starter

To Other

Controllers

Figure 5

3.  Secure the field common wire(s) and 

pump start relay (or master valve) wire to 

the appropriate terminals on the Pump/

Com module. See Figure 6.

4.  Momentarily touch each valve control wire 

to the Hot Post to activate and identify the 

corresponding valve(s).

5.  Secure the valve control wires to the 

station terminals in the preferred order 

of operating sequence. Station terminals 

are numbered left to right, 1–32 (front) 

and 33–64 (back). Each terminal can 

accommodate two 14 gage (1.5mm

2

) solid 

copper wires. See Figure 6.

Note: A loop is provided on the plastic 

chassis below each output module enabling 

a wiring strain relief to be installed when the 

optional standard terminal block connector is 

used. After connecting the field wires, install 

a nylon cable tie through the loop and around 

the wire bundle. Ensure the terminal block 

is properly mated with the output module 

connector after tightening the cable tie.  

See Figure 6.

Note: The 3-position switches                   

4

24 V a.c. 

Hot Post 

Field Common

Control Switch

Pump Circuit

LED Indicator 

24 V a.c. 

Output LED

Indicator

24 V.a.c. Output

LED Indicator

(fuse condition) 

24 V a.c. Output

LED Indicators

(one per station)

Field Common

LED Indicator 

Field Common

LED Indicator 

Pump Relay

Terminal

Field Common 

Terminals (3)

Station Output 

Terminals 

Standard

Terminal Block

(optional)

Cable Tie

Strain Relief   

3A Fuse

(Station Output)

Station Output 

Switches (optional)

1A Fuse

(Pump Circuit)

Pump Output

LED Indicator

Pump Circuit

Control Switch

Figure 6

provided on the pump/com module and the 

optional station terminal board enable local 

control of the field common, pump circuit 

and station output. The switch positions are 

as follows:
ON (up) – Manually activates the circuit. The 

pump, field common or station output will 

remain on until the switch is moved to the 

AUTO or OFF position.
OFF (center) – Manually opens the circuit. 

Operation of the circuit will not occur while 

the switch is in this position.
AUTO (down) – Enables the circuit to be 

automatically controlled during automatic or 

manual (hand-held radio) operation.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the 

station output circuit fuse, do not exceed 3 

amp load when manually activating multiple 

station outputs.

Selecting the Radio Frequency

The OSMAC G3 controller has 6 pre-programmed user-selectable radio frequencies. The frequencies are programmed 

at the factory or by the distributor prior to delivery of the satellite. However if a frequency change is desired, any of the 6 

pre-programmed frequency channels can be modified to any desired radio frequency.
Important: The base station transmitter and satellite must be set to the same frequency to enable communication.

Summary of Contents for OSMAC G3 Satellite

Page 1: ...it using the minimum recommended dimensions shown in Figure 1 Note Refer to local electrical codes for required depth of buried wiring 2 Trench to the foundation site as required for each wiring run 3 Position the straight and sweep elbow conduit sections in the foundation hole as shown Tape the conduit ends to seal out dirt Backfill soil to form a 6 15 2cm foundation depth Conduit should not exte...

Page 2: ...Avoiding sharp bends route the wire through the foundation into the controller cabinet Secure the wire to the large copper ground lug provided on the power supply chassis See Figure 2 Note Make sure the soil surrounding the ground rod s remains well moistened at all times The addition of some form of irrigation may be required if the satellite is installed in a non irrigated location 3 Measure the...

Page 3: ...gh momentary activation To utilize the Hot Post feature the satellite power supply must be switched on If you do not wish to use the Hot Post feature leave the controller s main power switch Off until the installation has been completed See Figure 6 115V WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE Input Voltage Select Switch 4 0A Circuit Breaker Control Functions 3 2A Fuse Station Output On Off Main Power Switch 1 5A Ci...

Page 4: ... Control Switch Pump Circuit LED Indicator 24 V a c Output LED Indicator 24 V a c Output LED Indicator fuse condition 24 V a c Output LED Indicators one per station Field Common LED Indicator Field Common LED Indicator Pump Relay Terminal Field Common Terminals 3 Station Output Terminals Standard Terminal Block optional Cable Tie Strain Relief 3A Fuse Station Output Station Output Switches optiona...

Page 5: ...or a hand held radio The address numbers range from 1 001 through 255 What s Running Manual Watering Scheduled Watering Communication Diagnostics Setting Page Monitor Sig Page History Radio Menu Sat Address 001 Comm Code Central Receive Only Radio 001 1 While at the Home Screen press SELECT SELECT to access the controller menu selection 2 Use the or arrows to select Communication and press SELECT ...

Page 6: ...4 26 and 28 7517 Turns on individuals stations for a specified number of hours minutes and seconds e g 7517 01 30 00 23 24 25 turns stations 23 24 and 25 on for 1 hour 30 minutes and no seconds 7518 Turns on individual stations for a specified number of minutes e g 7518 10 23 24 25 turns on stations 23 24 and 25 for 10 minutes 7520 Turns off a sequential station run operation initiated by command ...

Page 7: ...follows Front left to right Backplate Ribbon Cable Latch Output Distribution Board Standard Station Output Terminal Block Optional Station Output Terminal Board Assembly 8 Station Output Module Machine Screw Machine Screws Self Tapping Screws Self Tapping Screw Figure 7 Module position 1 Stations 1 8 Module position 2 Stations 9 16 Module position 3 Stations 17 24 Module position 4 Stations 25 32 ...

Page 8: ...ic Compatibility Domestic This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a FCC Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 1...

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