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UNIT CREATION 

You must now create your Field Units in the Sentinel Software. 
1.

 

Left Click on 

MANAGE

 in the left hand side of the upper tool bar. 

2.

 

In the Manage Window, click “

+

” (

Plus Sign

) on the right hand side under 

Master List (all 

units in database)

3.

 

A popup screen will appear allowing you to enter a Unit Code and Description for the 
controller. You must 

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 entered. 

5.

 

This unit should now be created in the Master List and visible in the Left-hand Navigation 
Tree of the Software Interface. 

 

Note: This screen also gives you the ability to create “Systems.” Systems are sets of multiple 
controllers that allow shared adjustment, rain days, etc. Creation of a system is not required 
for irrigation.  
 

6.

 

You may now close the Manage Window by clicking 

Close

 
 

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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