Toro Turf Guard, Installation Setup Manual

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Sensor Activation - Replaceable Battery Sensor Model
Each sensor needs to be activated by the installer BEFORE delivery to the course. The sensors are set from the factory
in a dormant state. In dormant state, the sensors either do not transmit at all or do transmit, but with a greater than
400 age interval. The sensor must be activated to initiate proper communication. This is typically done by Toro NSN
prior to shipment.
Sensor activation must be done with the sensor in close proximity of the course’s base station. Record each sensor’s ID
in the installation log on the Sensor Activation page.
Step 1 To activate the sensor, you need a conductive material
such as a screwdriver. Place the conductive material
on the top middle spike of the sensor while touching
the other end of the conductor on any of the top
outer spikes. Hold this position for approximately 30
seconds. See Figure 9 .
Step 2 Verify sensor activation. After 30 minutes, it is
possible to verify successful activation.
To verify, navigate to
install.turfguard.net . Click on
the Pre-Install link under the Pre Install Worksheet
header. Search for the Course in the database by
entering the Course
Name , State and/or 5 digit
Zip Code where it is
located. Select the course
by clicking on the name.
See Figure 3 . Click on
Comm Check . See Figure
11 . Look for sensor ID and
click details . Check to see
that sensor communicates
within 400 seconds by
viewing the Age at the
end of each row since the
activation. See Figure 10 .
Turf Guard uses the term
“node” to refer to base
stations, repeaters and sensors. A Node ID of 0 is assigned to the base station. Repeaters have a Node ID
number of less 256. Numbers above 256 are designated for sensors.
“Age” (see screenshot above) is the time in seconds since the last communication reading. The “Age” should
remain under 400 seconds if the sensor is activated and working properly. If “Age” exceeds 1000 seconds,
the sensor is not communicating reliably and if it exceeds 2000 seconds, the sensor may not have been
activated or the battery may be drained and needs replacement.
The “MAX(RSSI)” displays the signal strength. A reading of 30 RSSI or more is considered a good signal.
CNT is a measurement of time interval or frequency.
Here is a list of recommended tools needed to have an easy and efficient Turf Guard system installation. You will need
to bring in the field the following:
• Bucket/Keeper of the Greens
• Ethernet Switch (Splitter)
• 3 Scraper Tool/Putty Knife • Tool Pack
• Turf Guard Installation Book #2 and #3 Phillips Head Screw Driver
• Pen and Notebook for Use in Field #2 Standard Screw Driver
• Survey Grade Tape Measure Standard Pliers
• Ice Pick Long Nose Pliers
• Cordless Drill w/ Screw Bits Diagonal Cutters
Zip Ties
Installation Procedures
Figure 9
Age number
Figure 10