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IQ Network Communication Cartridge
Intro
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Types of IQ
TM
Satellite Controllers
IQ Satellite Controllers are configured as either a Direct,
Server, or Client Satellite. The differences and capabilities
of each are listed below:
Direct Satellite
Direct Satellites communicate with the IQ-Cloud or IQ Cen-
tral Computer through IQ-NCC Cellular or Ethernet con-
nections. Direct Satellites do not communicate with other
Satellites.
Server Satellite
Server Satellites communicate with the IQ-Cloud or IQ Cen-
tral Computer through IQ-NCC Cellular or Ethernet connec-
tions. Communication with up to 255 Client Satellites over
the IQNet is accomplished using a radio modem or a high-
speed communication PE-Cable connection.
Client Satellite
Client Satellites communicate with the Server Satellite or to
other Client Satellites over the IQNet using IQ radio modems
or a high-speed PE-Cable communication connections.
Products Covered in this Manual
This manual describes the installation of the following
Rain Bird IQ™ products:
• Ethernet Network Communication Cartridge
(IQNCCEN)
• 4G Cellular Network Communication Cartridge
(IQ4G-USA and IQ4G)
• RS-232 Network Communication Cartridge
(IQNCCRS) primarily used for Client Satellites
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NOTE:
The IQ4G-USA cartridge comes with a SIM card
and 1-year of 4G Cellular telemetry service. The IQ4G
cartridge does not come a SIM card or 4G Cellular
telemetry service and must be purchased separately.
See the SIM Card Installation section in the Appendix
for details.
See the IQ Spread Spectrum (SS) Radio Installation & Pro-
gramming Guide
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