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Troubleshooting,
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Understanding Basic Troubleshooting Techniques
Using a systematic approach is perhaps the best way to troubleshoot any MDC Controller system. In other words,
start at one end, test and replace components one at a time until you find and fix the problem. Understand
too, that a set of troubleshooting procedures cannot cover every conceivable situation. It is you, the technician,
responsible for finding and repairing the faults, who must mold these procedures to the situation. Also, when a
fault occurs, try to learn the circumstances that led to the fault. This can often times lead you to a good starting
point.
Before you attempt to troubleshoot a system, it is important for you to have a good understanding of:
• how the complete MDC Controller system works,
• electrical terms, such as current, voltage and resistance,
• how to use the right tools, and
• the actual installation.
First, familiarize yourself with the installation of the complete system. Review and study the as-built irrigation
drawings of the system. These drawings should show you the locations of each field decoder, solenoid, master
valve and pump. You should be able to use these drawings to trace the exact course of the two-wire cables, their
connections and termination points.
Next, gather your tools and equipment. Specific tools you may need to troubleshoot and repair an MDC
Controller system may include:
• an instrument, such as a Fluke 10 (digital) Multimeter, that measures minimum AC/DC voltages from 0 – 50 V
(Volts), with a 0 – 1M (meter) ohm resistance,
• a Clamp Amperemeter, such as a Kyoritsu 8112 Clamp Meter, that measures 0 – 2A (amps), with a minimum
resolution of 5mA (milliamps),
• a cable finder (if you do not know the exact location of the two-wire cable),
• an extra MDC2 Controller, and
• standard tools, such as screwdrivers, lineman’s pliers, wire stripper, wire nuts and DBY connectors.