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TDC+ QUICK START GUIDE 

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CHAPTER 2: QUICK START STEPS 

This

 

guide

 

is

 

designed

 

to

 

show

 

you

 

the

 

minimum

 

initial

 

steps

 

to

 

program

 

a

 

TDC+

 

controller

 

using

 

the

 

Sentinel

 

Lite

 

software

 

so

 

irrigation

 

occurs.

 

The

 

primary

 

steps

 

we

 

will

 

be

 

following

 

in

 

the

 

quick

 

start

 

process

 

are:

 

 

Where

 

Section

 

Function

Action

 

Controller

 

UTILITY

 

Menu

 

Unit

 

Code

Set

 

Unit

 

Code

 

Software

  

SETUP

 

Database

Create

 

New

 

Database

Software

 

MANAGE

 

Master

 

List

Create

 

Unit

 

Software

 

 

Satellite

 

Setup

 

Directory

 

Special

 

Data

 

– Comm

 

Settings

Setup

 

Communications

 

Method

Software

 

 

Satellite

 

Setup

 

Directory

 

Special

 

Data

 

– General

Receive

 

Satellite

 

Firmware

Software

 

 

Satellite

 

Setup

 

Directory

 

Time

 

&

 

Day

Synchronize

 

Time

 

Software

 

 

Satellite

 

Setup

 

Directory

 

Special

 

Data

 

&

 

Zone

 

Data

Two

Wire

 

Setup

 

(if

 

needed)

Software

 

 

Satellite

 

Programming

 

Directory

Automatic

 

Operations

Setup

 

Irrigation

 

Program

Software

 

 

Satellite

 

Programming

 

Directory

Unsent

 

Changes

Send

 

Changes

 

to

 

Satellite

 

SETTING CONTROLLER UNIT CODE 

IMPORTANT: The unit code is required for Software Programming. All other controller 
settings can be made from the Sentinel Lite Software.  

 
1.

 

From the default screen (press ESC twice to reach screen if not in it), press the 

Right Arrow 

Key

 on the controller keypad until 

UTILITY

 is displayed in the screen. 

2.

 

Press the 

Down Arrow Key

 until 

Unit Code

 is displayed in the screen  

3.

 

Press the 

Enter Key

 to view the Unit Code entry screen.  

4.

 

Position the cursor using the Right and Left Arrow Keys under the digit being edited. Use the 
numeric keys on the keypad to enter digits. 

Enter a unique three-digit Unit Code from 

001-999

.  

5.

 

Press 

ENTER Key 

to Save Unit code. 

6.

 

Pres 

ESC Key

 twice to return to Default screen. You have finished in field programming.  

7.

 

Repeat at each controller. 

 

 

Содержание TDC+

Страница 1: ...TORO TDC 2 WIRE STARTUP GUIDE Version 6 4 2010...

Страница 2: ...OVERVIEW Your TDC Controller Interface has three main elements to use throughout the programming process These are Display Navigation Keys Keypad Programming as covered in this User s Guide will be th...

Страница 3: ...or navigating in Menus Submenus and Edit Modes as well an incrementing values in programming SCHEDULE PROGRAM GROUP Key Used for selecting Program Groups or Schedules run days when programming PROGRAM...

Страница 4: ...W1 to W6 Week 1 one of Schedule up to Week 6 six of Schedule SENSOR 1 Sensor Activated Switch sensor is in alternate of its Normal condition E g If Normally Open then 1 Sensor Closed O Dry contact swi...

Страница 5: ...ation Rain Off Days All Manuals Off All Autos Off Station Days Off UTILITY Time Day Day Change Hour Unit Code Station Count Program Clear N O Master Two Wire Irritrol Mode ALARMS Master Minimum Unexpe...

Страница 6: ...y to view or change data in the submenu IMPORTANT When entering data into one of the submenus the controller is in the Edit Mode The controller will not begin any scheduled operation until you have ex...

Страница 7: ...are Satellite Programming Directory Automatic Operations Setup Irrigation Program Software Satellite Programming Directory Unsent Changes Send Changes to Satellite SETTING CONTROLLER UNIT CODE IMPORTA...

Страница 8: ...eft hand side of the upper tool bar 4 In the Software Setup Window that opens click on the Database Tab 5 Select Create new database 6 Name and save your database wherever you want your database files...

Страница 9: ...ust enter the same unit code s as you entered in the field You may enter a unit description location etc at this time or do it later in the process 4 Click OK once Unit Code and Description are entere...

Страница 10: ...grey serial cable included with TDC Controller to Serial Comm Port on the computer and the Serial Port on the back of the TDC Control Module CAUTION It is highly recommended to use an optical isolator...

Страница 11: ...communications method 4 In the Special Data Window click on the Comm Settings Tab In the Comm Settings menu you need to set up how you will communicate to the target field controller In newer version...

Страница 12: ...next to these fields to initiate the upload process from the satellite 3 Upon receiving the firmware data from the satellite choose Save to continue 4 Select the Max Stations On number based on the nu...

Страница 13: ...e Gateway output boards On a TDC it is recommended that you designate and utilize the front serial port because computer programming occurs through the back port 8 Choose the Advanced tab 9 Under Stat...

Страница 14: ...r the Setup directory of the Navigation Tree 2 Select the Send synchronize option as Synchronize Always This option enables synchronization to occur regardless of time variation 3 Select the Log Resul...

Страница 15: ...Description for each station to aid identification but it is not required 2 On the Top of Zone Data Select Setup Toro 2 Wire This sets all stations as Toro 2 Wire stations For Each Two Wire Station 3...

Страница 16: ...sters with four programs assigned to each Cluster Clusters are identified as A B C and D Programs within the cluster are identified as 1 2 3 and 4 The Program window provides a separate tabbed page fo...

Страница 17: ...ottom of a Program Window defined by 4 rows of 12 Slots for a total of 48 slot positions The program cycle operating sequence begins at the first Slot in row 1 and ends at the last Slot in row 4 The s...

Страница 18: ...of the Water Window is automatically terminated Continuous Run Selecting Continuous Run will automatically repeat the program cycle continuously for the defined Water Window duration Activate Auxilia...

Страница 19: ...es from the keypad on the Sentinel CAUTION It is highly recommended to use an optical isolator in the serial connection between the laptop and the Sentinel If you are not using an isolator you should...

Страница 20: ...START GUIDE Page 20 20 MIMINUM RECOMMENDED VERSIONS Sentinel WMS Software 3 1 0 9 and later TDC Control Module Firmware Version 2 46 Checksum ba47 or Version 2 46 Checksum 22D5 Version 2 47 any Checks...

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