Toro Turf Guard, Installation Setup Manual

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External Repeater Installation - Metal Pedestal Satellites
For all stainless steel pedestals, attach the external repeater to the outside of the unit as in the Rain Bird Par+
installation Figure 17 and Figure 18 . Once the repeater cable has been pulled through to the inside of the
unit, installation will be the same as on the plastic model equivalent (the internal components of the plastic and
stainless steel models are identical). Note that unlike on the plastic pedestals, however, the screw holes will need
to be pre drilled into the pedestal wall before mounting the external repeater.
Internal Repeater Start-up Procedure
On the initial power up of the repeater, all three lights located on the repeater’s circuit board should illuminate
steadily. After approximately 10 seconds, the repeater will begin searching for a network. As it searches, the inboard
light should flash at a rate of about once per second. If the repeater finds a network, the light will begin flashing
faster (about twice per second) BEFORE THE COUNT OF SLOW FLASHES REACHES FIFTY FLASHES.
If the count of slow flashes reaches fifty flashes, the repeater has failed to find the network. In the event that
this should happen, the installer can initiate a new search by powering down the repeater for approximately one
minute (or until all three lights cease to be illuminated). The repeater can then be powered up again for another
search. If the repeater still cannot find the network after several attempts, it is considered “out of range” and
must be moved to a site that is closer to the base station or an adjacent repeater.
Sensor Installation
The TG S2 Dual level Sensor measures temperature, moisture and salt content at two distinct depths in the
soil profile—approximately 2"–7" (5–17.8cm) below grade. The six stainless steel probes produce independent
measurements of moisture, salinity, and temperature at each depth.
The sensor should be located in an area that best represents the turf conditions including overall health/disease,
salinity build up, wet/dry spots and foot traffic. For greens applications, avoid cup placement locations.
Once the sensor installation site is determined, record its exact location using fixed landmarks or GPS coordinates
(if available). In addition, note the sensor identification number or address, as indicated on the Turf Guard placard.
NOTE: If necessary, a metal detector can also be used to locate buried sensors.
Installation Procedure
Step 1 Using a standard greens cup cutter, remove a turf
plug and soil to a depth of about 8" (20.3cm).
Retain the turf plug to replace over the installed
sensor.
IMPORTANT:
The sensor’s internal antenna
is located near the top of the housing (identified
by the UP arrow). Installing the sensor upside
down can greatly impair signal or prevent wireless
communication altogether.
Step 2 With the sensor oriented correctly, place it carefully
into the hole to prevent scraping or disrupting the
soil compaction with the spiked probes.
Step 3 Position the top of the sensor no more than 2"
(5cm) below grade. Press the sensor laterally
against the side of the hole, inserting the probes
completely into the soil
Step 4 Carefully back fill and compact soil or greens mix
around and under the sensor to prevent voids and/
or movement of the sensor.
Step 5 Replace the turf plug, blending the seam with the
surrounding turf.
NOTE:
For replacement battery, contact your Toro
distributor.
Figure 19
2" (5cm)
Maximum Buried
Depth
8" (20.3cm) Hole
Depth
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