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Network Communication Cartridge (IQ-NCC)

Installation & User Guide for the IQ

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Central Control System

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Page 1: ...IQ Network Communication Cartridge IQ NCC Installation User Guide for the IQ Central Control System...

Page 2: ...lerts user of requirement to turn the dial on the device to an appropriate setting in order to follow subsequent instructions REPEAT Symbol indicates that a repetition of previous steps or actions may...

Page 3: ...dule CM Port Cable 4 Radio Modem Cable 4 Configuration Options 4 Figure 2 Installation Overview 5 Box Contents 6 Figure 3 Box Contents 7 Cartridge Installation 8 Access Controller Cabinet 8 Remove the...

Page 4: ...lers 31 RS 232 Phone or Ethernet 31 GPRS or WiFi 32 Client Satellite Controllers 33 IQNet Alarms Menu 34 Appendix 36 Connection Modules 36 Connection Module Options 36 Base Module 36 Flow Smart Module...

Page 5: ...in Bird ESP LXME and ESP LXD controllers normally operate as stand alone irrigation controllers but can be upgraded to become field components of the IQ Central Control System with the installation of...

Page 6: ...ellites communicate with the Server or other Client Satellites over the IQNet using a radio modem or a high speed communication cable connection An optional IQ FSCM LXME or IQ CM LXD Connection Module...

Page 7: ...3 IQ Network Communication Cartridge Figure 1 IQ Network Communication Cartridge IQ NCC GP shown...

Page 8: ...cationbetween Server and Client Satellites on the IQNet Connection Module CM Port Cable The Connection Module CM Port cable provides the connection between the IQ NCC and the CM Radio Modem Cable A ra...

Page 9: ...Q Network Communication Cartridge IQ NCC EN shown C Connection Module CM Cable CM Y Cable shown a To IQNet Radio Modem b To Connection Module D IQ Port Cable or Antenna E Ground Wire to earth ground F...

Page 10: ...NCC RS RS 232 l l IQ NCC PH Phone l l IQ NCC EN Ethernet l l IQ NCC GP GPRS Cellular l l IQ NCC WF WiFi 2 Cartridge to Connection Module cables BOTH of the following l l CM Y Cable l l CM Straight Ca...

Page 11: ...aight Cable black RS 232 External Modem Cable Beige RJ 11 Phone Cord Silver RJ 45 Ethernet Cable Green GPRS Cellular Internal Antenna Gold WiFi Internal Antenna Gold Installation User Guide IQ Network...

Page 12: ...Thestepsapplytoalltypes of cartridges with any differences explained separately Access Controller Cabinet A Unlock and open the outer door of the ESP LX Series Controller B To open the controller fro...

Page 13: ...rmer junction box B If a CM connection module will be installed for IQNet communication locate the rear knock out for the IQNet communication cable C Using a screwdriver or other pointed tool center t...

Page 14: ...d with the NCC and must be purchased separately A Using a power drill and 5 8 16 mm drill bit drill a hole through the dimple on the top right of the LXMM metal case d d CAUTION always wear eye protec...

Page 15: ...f the metal case and the controller Set the antenna into the hole and secure from the inside as shown using the washers and nut provided 4 WARNING To comply with FCC RF safety exposure limits the ante...

Page 16: ...able and one Y cable The cable that is required depends on the controller configuration l l If the satellite is a Server or Client that will use a radio modem for wireless communications with other sa...

Page 17: ...rd Silver RJ 45 Ethernet Cable Green GPRS Cellular Internal Antenna Gold WiFi Internal Antenna Gold IQ Network Communication Cartridge IQ NCC CM Y Cable black CM Straight Cable black Align Arrows on C...

Page 18: ...at is not provided and must be purchased separately See the SIM Card Installation section in the Appendix for details D Connect the cartridge ribbon cable to the card edge connector located at the top...

Page 19: ...stalling the NCC PH cartridge connect the Green and yellow ground wire to the grounding post on the left side of the controller backplane 2 Complete Cable Connections A Routeallcablesfromthecartridget...

Page 20: ...figuration NOTE If the satellite is being configured as a Server or a Client with a wired connection IQNet PE Communication Cable to another satellite either an IQ FSCM LXME for the ESP LXME or an IQ...

Page 21: ...FSCM shown G Secure all cables inside the controller and close the front panel d d CAUTION Ensure that all installed cables inside the satellite do not contact the transformer directly as heat from th...

Page 22: ...he front panel to close without pinching the antenna cable WARNING To comply with FCC RF safety exposure limits the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance...

Page 23: ...19 IQ Network Communication Cartridge Back plane WiFi Antenna WiFi Internal Antenna Installation...

Page 24: ...gure a Direct Satellite g g Turn the controller dial to ETM IQ SETTINGS A The IQ Settings main menu is displayed Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select Setup Wizard press Next NCC Configurator B The Setu...

Page 25: ...SSRADIO All other cartridges have only one option either Phone GPRS Cellular Ethernet or WiFi modem depending on the cartridge that is installed E The following message will be displayed Press Dismiss...

Page 26: ...ed Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select Setup Wizard press Next NCC Configurator B The Setup Satellite Type screen is displayed Use or to select Server press Next C The Setup Satellite Address screen i...

Page 27: ...IO All other cartridges have only one option either Phone GPRS Cellular Ethernet or WiFi modem depending on the cartridge that is installed E The Setup Satellite Radio Port screen is displayed Use or...

Page 28: ...to select Setup Wizard press Next NCC Configurator B The Setup Satellite Type screen is displayed Use or to select Client press Next C The Setup Satellite Address screen is displayed Use or to select...

Page 29: ...tions with other satellites choose Module Installed F The Setup CM PortTermination screen is displayed Use or to select a CM Port Termination option On or Off NOTE CM Port termination is only required...

Page 30: ...cartridge Reset button restarts the internal programming and re enables communications with the IQ Central Computer without affecting configuration settings LED Indicators The three LED lights on the...

Page 31: ...ess but not authenticated Blinking Yellow Connecting with IQ but has not completed authentication Off hook answering dialing Receiving data but not authenticated Receiving data but not authenticated R...

Page 32: ...igured as Client or No Radio Installed option selected in Setup Wizard Solid Red N A Blinking Red No radio modem detected Solid Yellow N A Blinking Yellow N A Solid Green Radio modem detected but no d...

Page 33: ...ng feature to verify communication with any user selected Client Satellite Direct Satellite Controllers RS 232 Phone or Ethernet To display the status of Direct Satellites with IQ NCC RS IQ NCC PH or...

Page 34: ...Q SETTINGS A The IQ Settings main menu is displayed Use the UP or DOWN arrows to select Status press Next NCC Configurator B The Satellite Status screen is displayed Current status of IQ Radio and CM...

Page 35: ...Status press Next NCC Configurator B The Satellite Status screen is displayed Current status of IQ Radio and CM ports are shown Press Ping to check the communication status with selected Clients C The...

Page 36: ...the UP or DOWN arrows to select Status press Next NCC Configurator B The Satellite Status screen is displayed Current status of IQ Radio and CM ports are shown Press Signal to display GPRS or WiFi si...

Page 37: ...g The amount of time until the response was received from the client satellite is listed in milliseconds Client Satellite Controllers To display the status of Client Satellites with any cartridge inst...

Page 38: ...se the UP or DOWN arrows to select IQNet Alarms press Next NCC Configurator B If there are no alarms the following screen is displayed 03 45AM 05 JAN 2010 C If there is a communication failure between...

Page 39: ...ure between a Client Satellite and the Server Satellite the IQNet Alarm screen will be displayed on the Client Satellite Use the UP or DOWN arrows to view other alarms 03 45AM 05 JAN 2010 E On either...

Page 40: ...n modules that may be installed in Slot 0 of the ESP LX Series Controller The type of connection module that is required for installation of an IQ Network Communication Cartridge depends on the type o...

Page 41: ...st be installed in the ESP LXD satellite to make the connection IQ Flow Smart Connection Module If wired communications IQNet PE Communication Cable is required between an ESP LXME satellite and other...

Page 42: ...each end of the module to release it from slot 0 NOTE The ESP LXD does not ship with a base module Remove the black plastic cover on the backplane in slot 0 to reveal the pins on the connector 1 B Ori...

Page 43: ...left side of the satellite backplane 4 NOTE If the ground wire from an IQ NCC PH cartridge has been previously installed on the grounding post disconnect the wire Connect the connection module ground...

Page 44: ...to Earth ground electrical ground ground rod or ground plate B Route the grounding wire through the knock out on the bottom of the controller C Attach the grounding wire to the CM module GND terminal...

Page 45: ...r GSM GPRS service provider and must be purchased separately Follow these steps to install a SIM card in the NCC GP A On the front of the NCC GP remove the T shaped access plate by pressing down on th...

Page 46: ...O cables and connectors between system components To be in compliance with FCC regulations the user must use shielded cables and connectors and install them per instructions WARNING Changes or modifi...

Page 47: ...ill require the device s IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity number This IMEI number is printed on the label on the backside of the modem cartridge Complies with 47 CFR Part 68 Reg No US AU7M...

Page 48: ...56 Copyright 2010 by Rain Bird Corporation All rights reserved This material may not be published or reproduced without permission Rain Bird and IQ Central Control System are registered trademarks of...

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