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848 Airport Road, Walla Walla, Washington 99362 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 509.525.7660  /  Fax: +1 509.525.7907 

twigwirelesscontrols.com

SYSTEM INFO & SETUP 

 

 

Contains FCC ID: ZH6-VRCOMM-HP     /     Contains transmitter module IC: 9686A-VRCOMMHP

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may 

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 

cause undesired operation.

nelson Irrigation Corporation — Tel: +1 509.525.7660 — www.nelsonirrigation.com

Rev. 15 - 4/5/13

Press 

 

to wake the display.  Press 

 

to advance to next menu.

MenU  

 

DesCrIpTIon/aCTIon

 

signal strength

 

Good signal = 

   Poor signal = 

 

solenoid Test

 Press 

 

to begin test.

   

  Solenoid #1 closed.  Press 

 

to open.*

   

  Solenoid #1 open.  Press 

 

to close.*

 

  

 

Press 

 

to end test.

**

*

When multiple solenoids are controlled by one 

TWIG

, press 

 

and use   or 

 

to test each solenoid.

**After a solenoid test, the valve will return to its original state after several seconds.

 

Battery strength

 

Max charge = 

   Low battery = 

  TWIG ID 

 

Press 

 

to view the 

TWIG

 ID.

   

 Press 

 

to exit.

 

TWIG Driver network 

Press 

 

to view/confi gure current network.

   

 Press 

 

to exit.  Press 

 

to reset.

   

 Press 

 

to

 

search available networks.

   

  Available networks displayed. Press 

 

to join.

   

  Join network countdown - display will return to 

   

 

signal 

menu 

 when fi nished.

  radio Channel

 

Channel ID set by TWIG Driver

Press Enter to wake the display. Remember the radios are still working even when the display goes blank. 
If the TWIG is not in a network then ‘none’ will display. If the TWIG is joined into a live network, the display 
shows the ‘S’ followed by bars for radio signal. Maximum is six bars. The bars indicate how strong the 
radio signal is between the TWIG and the TD200 controller.

Press the right arrow and the three letters -SOL- (SOL=solenoid) and the dash marks appear. The dashes 
indicate an action is available. To test the solenoids, press ENTER. Arrow to the right to display the 
solenoid number. Press 

 to switch the solenoid ON and 

 to switch the solenoid OFF. When finished 

press ENTER to end test.

Press the right arrow. The bars displayed here indicate the voltage charge of the ‘D’ cell batteries in the 
TWIG. Press the right arrow to see ID. Here the dashes indicate available information. Press ENTER. The 
display shows the ID for this TWIG. This ID is in the TWIG memory and cannot be changed. Press ENTER 
again to go back. Press the right arrow to see NET. Here the dashes indicate available information. Press 
ENTER. The display shows the network ID.

3.6 SETTInG UP ThE TwIG In A nETwORK: 

Start the TWIG network process by having power to the TD200. It is best to set the display dial to VIEW. 
That way you can see the ID number of TWIGs that join. Go through the TWIG reset process explained 
on the door card (sample is shown in Figure 3.4.2). The essential part of the TWIG setup is the highlighted 
portion. If the display is blank then press ENTER to wake the display. Remember the radios are still 
working even when the display goes blank. 
 
Press the right arrow until you see NET. Press ENTER. If the TWIG is already in a network, the ID of the 
networks TD200 will appear. If you want to join a new or different controller network, press the right 
arrow and see RESET. Then press ENTER and the TWIG will begin a search to discover available TD200 
controller networks. The TWIG can join only one network at a time. If there 
are no networks available in the area, the word ‘Find’ will flash. When a 
TD200 is discovered then its number will be displayed on the TWIG display 
and remain for about 3 seconds. While the number you want is still on the 
display, you must immediately press ENTER. During the joining process the 
display will alternately flash “Join” and seconds remaining until it is done. If 
you happen to miss the number you want then it will cycle back in a short 
time so you can try again to select it. When done, the signal bars will appear 
on the display. The TWIG has joined a network. Now you can press and hold 
the plus button if you want to see the radio signal strength. The maximum 
signal number possible is 84 and normally a number higher than 20 is 
adequate.

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Страница 1: ...2 System Overview 3 How to Setup the TWIG system 4 Programming Instructions 5 Using the Adjust function 6 Using the Manual Control function 7 Technical Section Application factors 8 Specifications and...

Страница 2: ...M 3 Rotate the left dial to PROGRAM 4 Select CREATE PROGRAM on the list and press ENTER 5 Create a name for the new program 6 Set initial time that each group will run Individual group watering durati...

Страница 3: ...te it near a central place so that the distance to each TWIG is minimized Typically electric power is available near the pump so the TD200 is usually placed there Antenna efficiency improves when loca...

Страница 4: ...within the recommended range Locate antennas as high as practical Stay within the recommended environmental limits Plan for crop growth so it does not block the signal and so that you can have good c...

Страница 5: ...ation about TWIG setup is in Section 3 2 3 Controller signal and valve response time The TWIG system communicates every 20 seconds which provides good response time However radio transmissions are sen...

Страница 6: ...feet or less Keep within the allowed range shown on the bar graphs in Section 7 Considering the crop and the elevation of the antenna make a plan for any repeaters that will be needed The map will be...

Страница 7: ...re 3 2 Help Button ID or network number Navigation Buttons Press ENTER to select line where is pointing Then press ENTER to save a change Use the navigation buttons to move around and change values on...

Страница 8: ...r each dial are listed here There are four lines that show on the screen and the lower lines can be seen by using the scroll down button to show all available options Figure 3 4 1 SETUP menu Figure 3...

Страница 9: ...to see screen at left Figure 3 4 3 ADJUST Dial Menus Figure 3 4 4 ADJUST Select Program Menus This is the duration for watering set time of each Group for each cycle of operation This is where you ca...

Страница 10: ...us of the programs the watering duration and time remaining for Groups You can rotate the dial to VIEW at any time without causing a change to operation of the programs 3 5 TWIG menus Exploring the TW...

Страница 11: ...o switch the solenoid ON and to switch the solenoid OFF When finished press ENTER to end test Press the right arrow The bars displayed here indicate the voltage charge of the D cell batteries in the T...

Страница 12: ...d control valve plan The first thing to do is get a field map It will help you place the TD200 controller in the best place Figure 4 1 35 GPM 1 2 3 4 5 TWIG on valve TWIG A0001 TW IG A0002 TWIG A0004...

Страница 13: ...ENTER to continue Step 2 Suppose we want make three groups of valves to run each group following one right after the oth er Next move down and set the groups to 3 Press ENTER to continue The line DEFI...

Страница 14: ...that is shown left or remaining time is to complete the cycle that is running If the program is not running anything then dashes are here The list shown below is for each valve Group number in order T...

Страница 15: ...nable manual valve operation You see the list of all TWIG addresses each representing one of your valves Select the valve you want by scrolling to the appropriate TWIG address line Press ENTER to make...

Страница 16: ...of controlling up to 100 TWIGs on valves The TWIG network has two way communication every 20 seconds and monitors battery and signal strength for each TWIG valve TWIGs on field valves There are six T...

Страница 17: ...the bare ground transforms into full onion tops filled with water Stay close enough to the controller or use a repeater so that it does not become a problem 7 3 1 Useful TWIG signal range graphs The r...

Страница 18: ...t to bar graph distance On the ground surface 40 Example Spacing limit to 40 of graph At 18 above ground 100 of graph distance At 6 ft above ground 125 At 15 ft above ground 150 Example Use graph dist...

Страница 19: ...o view areas that the antennas can see Here are two methods Example of view shed The red area is shadowed from the controller antenna and some things can be done to make that area get the signal bette...

Страница 20: ...solenoid coil is used The coil of the solenoid operates each pilot valve to make the Nelson valve open and close A short electrical pulse takes extremely low power consumption from the low power batt...

Страница 21: ...Dimensions 5 63 x6 88 x4 5 Weight with two D cell batteries 2 94 lbs NEMA Rating 4X Connections 24 inch wire leads for 1 latch solenoid Radio Frequency 908 922 MHz 8 channels preselected by the TD200...

Страница 22: ...P Contains transmitter module IC 9686A VRCOMMHP All devices on the system complies with Part 15 Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interfere...

Страница 23: ...lves The time of each one can be individually set to operate in sequence 8 9 2 Manual control operation The Manual Control feature of the TD200 is useful to make a quick check of the system and to run...

Страница 24: ...r installation removal or unauthorized repair of defective parts and the manufacturer will not be liable for any crop or other consequential damages resulting from any defects or breach of warranty TH...

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