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Before Programming the Controller…

Please note the following important information before programming the Network LTC Plus con-
troller for the first time. Although the controller is quite easy to program, it does have some pro-
gramming and operating characteristics which will be helpful to know before starting. 

• *If power is interrupted to the satellite within one minute of a programming entry, the controller memory

will be initialized (erased) when power is restored.

• An audible “beep” tone occurs whenever a control panel key is pressed sufficiently. If the tone is not

emitted, the key’s function will not be recognized. 

• Programming can only be accomplished in the Central or Stand Alone control modes.

• The 

and

(cursor keys) are used to navigate to the various program elements of the displays.

When an element is selected, it begins flashing. Remember, a program element must be flashing
before it can be changed.

• The 

and 

(scroll keys) are used to scroll forward or backward through the program element

values Holding either of these keys down for more than two consecutive seconds will initiate rapid
scrolling.

• The 

(Enter/Start key) must be pressed to enter a program change into memory.

• To exit a programming procedure, press the 

(function select) key to select the Time/Day mode.

• During programming, the controller will automatically revert to Time/Day mode if a control panel key is

not pressed for one minute. 

About the Controller’s Memory…

The controller utilizes a special “Super Cap” capacitor which stores enough power to maintain the current
time/date and the currently active program information for approximately 30 minutes. The controller will be
otherwise inactive during the power outage. In most circumstances, the user-defined program information is
unaffected by a loss of power and is stored in memory for several years. (See * above). When power is
restored, any automatic programs operating prior to the power failure will resume from the point of interrup-
tion. Any manually started programs operating prior to the power failure will be canceled. Any automatic start
times originating from the satellite or the central during the power failure will be ignored. In regions with fre-
quent power interruptions, an optional lithium battery can be installed which will sustain real time and cur-
rently active program information for approximately 90 days of continuous duty. See “Battery Installation” on
page 16 for more information.

Set Satellite Operating Mode

Selecting one of three operating modes determines how the satellite will operate.

Central mode enables two-way communication between the satellite and the central controller. The satellite
receives all operating commands (including the current time and day) from the central. No additional pro-
gramming is required at the satellite. To operate in the Central mode, the satellite only requires an address
which enables the central to locate it on the communication path. See “Set Satellite Address” on page 13.

Stand Alone mode enables the satellite controller to operate independently from the central. Any data
downloaded from the central will be ignored by the satellite while in this mode. However, information regard-
ing field status and manual satellite operations will be uploaded to the central. When operating as a stand-
alone controller, the Network LTC Plus maintains 16 independent watering programs. Each program is given
specific operating information consisting of: Start Times – when and how often the program will start,
Active Days – the daily watering routine in either a 14-Day Calendar or 29-Day Interval schedule, and Run
Times 
– the operating duration time of each station assigned to the program. During a program event, 
stations assigned to the program operate one at a time in numerical sequence.

Off mode terminates and prevents all automatic and manual controller operations.

If programming the satellite for stand-alone operation, we recommend that you first plan out your irrigation
schedule using the Program Data Reference Form provided on the back cover. Make photocopies of the
form for each program you intend to use. Organizing your program information in this way will provide a
complete overview of your automatic irrigation schedule and simplify the programming task. After the forms
have been filled in, keep them with the satellite for future reference.

1. Press the  

key as needed to select the CentralStand Alone, or Off indicator.

ENTER

START

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Содержание Network LTC Plus Series Satellite

Страница 1: ...A Hardware Features Plastic or Painted Stainless Steel Cabinetry Front Back and Top Locking Covers Removable Station Output and Common Pump Modules Modular Station Output 16 to 64 stations in 8 station increments Fuses and Circuit Breakers Power Supply 1 5A On Off Switch Circuit Breaker Main Power Input 3 2A Fuse Slow Blow Field Output 4A Circuit Breaker Control Functions Communication Modem optio...

Страница 2: ...ol Switch 6 Optional Station Output Control Switches 7 Optional Station Output Surge Protection Module 8 Optional Communication Pump Common Surge Protection Module Optional 9 Optional Communications Modem 10 Power Indicator Lamp 28V Station Output 11 Field Common Engage Push Button Switch 12 Field Common Indicator Lamp 13 Standard 8 Station Terminal Block 14 Main Power On Off Switch 1 5A Circuit B...

Страница 3: ...00 00 23 59 Switch 4 ON Pump output activates at the same time as station output Option Switch 4 OFF Pump output starts 5 seconds prior to station output Enables pump to reach pressure prior to station operation Switch 5 ON Active day change occurs at midnight 12 00 a m 00 00 Option Switch 5 OFF Day change occurs at 6 00 a m 06 00 Note This change requires initialization to activate See page 14 fo...

Страница 4: ...e central during the power failure will be ignored In regions with fre quent power interruptions an optional lithium battery can be installed which will sustain real time and cur rently active program information for approximately 90 days of continuous duty See Battery Installation on page 16 for more information Set Satellite Operating Mode Selecting one of three operating modes determines how th...

Страница 5: ...left display and the station run time will be shown in the right display 2 Press or to select the desired program number 1 16 Note If the station run time has been adjusted to a value other than 100 using the Adjust feature the right display will alternate between the programmed run time and the adjusted run time The Adjust LED will light momentarily when the adjusted run time is displayed Example...

Страница 6: ...ess or to select the desired program number 1 16 4 Press Start time 01 will begin flashing and current start time will be shown 5 Press or to select desired start time number 1 12 6 Press Hours digit s or OFF will begin flashing 7 Press or to adjust hours digits up or down Observe for correct a m p m time Note If no start time is desired select OFF located between 11 p m and 12 a m 23 00 and 00 00...

Страница 7: ...ress The schedule type will begin flashing 5 Press or until CA Calendar is flashing 6 Press The current Calendar schedule is displayed and Sunday Su of week 1 is flashing 7 Choose to select or delete the indicated flashing day To select Press The day stops flashing and remains displayed and the next day starts flashing To delete Press The day disappears and next day starts flashing 8 Repeat step 7...

Страница 8: ...day will be active At the end of the active day the Interval Day number will reset to 06 indicating six days until the next scheduled watering Note The Interval Day number cannot be greater than the interval reference number If attempted the Interval Day number will automatically be reduced to equal the the Interval Reference number when the Enter Start key is pressed To set an Interval schedule 1...

Страница 9: ...play will begin flashing 6 Press or to display desired number of repeats 0 3 7 Press The digits right of colon will begin flashing 8 Press or to select a soak time 0 59 minutes Example Shown Program 1 2 repeat cycles with a 10 minute soak time between cycles 9 Press to enter information into controller memory 10 Press The Program number will begin flashing 11 Repeat steps 2 10 for all programs as ...

Страница 10: ...10 99 Multi Manual mode to provide simultaneous operation of up to 6 stations Cycle Mode This mode enables you to start and run all or part of any automatic watering program Full Cycle runs a complete cycle of any program selected Partial Cycle starts the program cycle at any selected station and runs only the stations with programmed run time which follow in the program cycle Note During a manual...

Страница 11: ...lays will alternate between the time day and the program status Note Only the stations with a programmed run time in the program selected will operate during the syringe operation To syringe from 10 99 of station run time 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above 2 Press The left display shows a symbol A 25 adjusted run time value is automatically selected and shown in the right display To change the value con...

Страница 12: ...hing in the left display The right display will show 00 run time 2 Press or as needed to select the desired station 3 Press The Run Time digits will begin flashing 4 Press or as needed to select desired Run Time 01 59 5 Press Selected station will start 6 Repeat steps 2 5 to start up to five additional Stations If the same run time is desired skip steps 3 and 4 Note Any additional stations entered...

Страница 13: ...lied to individual programs and or globally to all programs Note the following Percent Adjust characteristics Adjustable from 10 to 250 100 is neutral position Adjusted station run time is displayed during program operation and while setting station run times See Note on page 5 regarding adjusted run time display adjust values will be reset to 100 when operated in the Central control mode Global a...

Страница 14: ...olding key down for 5 seconds then release During the first portion of the test the displays will momentarily show the following information Software version installed i e version 1 0 1 0 Number of stations installed i e 16 stations 16 STA Diagnostic code i e 00 000 Memory chip number i e EE1 Note If the memory chip or timer chip is not functioning properly EE1 Err or CLK Err will be displayed The...

Страница 15: ...nk Monitor Link Monitor enables any satellite communicating with the central to review the communications link status of all satellites within the network During Link Monitor operation the central continuously polls the network satellites in numerical sequence and rapidly displays the addresses accompanied by an audible beep If a satellite does not respond to the central during the polling process...

Страница 16: ...o controller at power supply switch 16 WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD ASSURE POWER SOURCE IS OFF BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY CONTROLLER REPAIR ALL REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN Problem Probable Cause Remedy Controller inactive no display Controller on valve s not operating Pump does not operate Limited number of programs can be operated at a time a m or p m designation ...

Страница 17: ...ad when manually activating multiple field outputs Power Indicator Lamps Two indicator lamps as shown in the illustration at right are provided to verify the presence of power to the control and field output circuits In normal operating conditions both lamps will be On If both lamps are Off no power is present Ensure the power supply circuit breaker switch is On Also check the main power source ci...

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