Rain Bird TBOS Manuale utente
Rain Bird Sales, Inc.
970 West Sierra Madre Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: (626) 963-9311 Fax: (626) 812-3411
Rain Bird Sales, Inc.
6640 South Bonney Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85706
Phone: (520) 434-6200 Fax: (520) 434-6246
Rain Bird International, Inc.
145 North Grand Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741
Phone: (626) 963-9311 Fax: (626) 963-4287
Rain Bird Technical Service
(800) 247-3782 (U.S. only)
www.rainbird.com
Rain Bird. Conserving More Than Water.
® Registered trademark of Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.
© 2000 Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp. 8/00 P/N 635097
TBOS™One, Two and Four Station
Control Module
Módulos de control TBOS de una,
dos y cuatro estaciones
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español
TBOS is a trademark of Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.
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TBOS™Control Module
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AB
D
C
=
red
black
1.25 cm
0.5 in
• Infrared data transmission (even if the
module is submerged in water)
The Control Modules operate within a 32˚ to
140˚ F (0˚ to 60˚ C) temperature range in a valve
box and up to 150 psi (10 bars).
Connecting the Control Module
Installing the battery
The Control Modules are powered by a 9-volt
alkaline battery (not included), type 6AM6 or
6LR61. We recommend you use a high-quality
alkaline battery, such as Energizer. A high-quali-
ty battery will last up to one year.
To install the battery:
1. Unscrew the cap to the battery compart-
ment.
2. Remove the battery connector from the bat-
tery compartment.
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Welcome to Rain Bird
The TBOS™One, Two, and Four Station Control
Modules, part of the TBOS irrigation system
family, store programming information and
relay it to the solenoids.
The Control Modules allow:
• One minute to 12 hour irrigation run times
per station in one minute increments
• Three independent programs: A, B, C
• Up to eight start times per program per day
• 365-day calendar (adjusts for leap year)
• Even, odd and 1 through 6 day cycles available
using TBOS Field Transmitter
• Seven-day programming and manual func-
tions available using TBOS or UNIK™Field
Transmitter
• Manual irrigation start or stop capacity
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To replace the solenoid:
1. Turn the water off.
2. Unscrew the existing solenoid from the valve.
3. Screw the latching solenoid onto the valve
and gently tighten it by hand. Do not use a
wrench or any other type of tool to tighten
the solenoid. (See fig. B.)
4. Turn the water back on.
To connect the latching solenoid to the Control
Module, use the supplied King wire connectors.
1. Strip approximately 0.5 in. (1.25 cm.) of the
insulation off the wires (see fig. C) and twist
the wires together.
2. Push the twisted wires into a King connector
and twist the connector to secure the wires.
Gently pull on the wires to make sure they
are secure.
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3. Remove the small tube of grease from the
battery compartment. (Replacements are
available from your Rain Bird®distributor.)
4. Follow the instructions printed on the tube to
apply grease to the terminals of the battery
and the battery connector.
5. Attach the battery to the connector.
6. Insert the connected battery into the battery
compartment, connector side first (see fig. A).
7. Screw the cap back on to the battery com-
partment. Make sure the cap is tightened
securely by hand to seal the compartment
and prevent water from damaging the
battery.
Installing and connecting the latching solenoid
You must replace the existing solenoid on the
valve with a TBOS latching solenoid.
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Automatic Self-Cleaning
Solenoid Plunger Feature
Every night at midnight, the Control Module
sends a signal to the solenoid to turn it on and
then off. This cycle lasts about three seconds.
This preventative maintenance feature is intend-
ed to keep the solenoid plunger clean for maxi-
mum reliability.
Maintaining the Control Module
To keep your TBOS Control Module in working
order:
• Replace the battery once a year. We recom-
mend you use a high-quality alkaline battery,
such as Energizer.
Note: If the Control Module battery is dead,
any programs stored in the Control
Module are lost. If the battery still has
power, when you change the battery any
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If the wires slip out of the connector, get a
new connector and repeat steps 1 and 2.
Maximum wire run between the control mod-
ule and the solenoid should be as follows:
Wire Size (AWG) 18 16 14
Maximum Distance (ft) 32 50 80
Wire Size (mm2) 0,75 1,5 2,5
Maximum Distance (M) 10 15 24
3. Check the system by using the manual start
command on the TBOS Field Transmitter. If
the irrigation system does not start, tighten
the latching solenoid by hand.
Mounting the Control Module
To mount the Control Module to the valve box:
1. Screw two mounting screws (not included)
into the side of the valve box. (See fig. D.)
2. Slide the Control Module’s mounting key
holes over the screws; press down to secure.
3. Tighten the mounting screws.
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Troubleshooting
The following list contains possible problems
you may encounter and some solutions.
Most of the problems involving the TBOS
Control Module can be classified as transmis-
sion/reception malfunctions usually caused by a
dead or improperly connected battery. Other
common causes of malfunction could be a dirty
optical connector and poor wire connections.
These problems are easy to fix. If you experience
transmission/reception problems, try using a
Control Module that operates properly to deter-
mine if it is the Field Transmitter or Control
Module that is the source of the problem.
Before calling Rain Bird, check this list. If you
cannot solve the problem yourself, call our
Technical Service Hotline at 1-800-247-3782
(U.S.) or 626-963-9311 (outside the U.S.) and we
will be glad to help you.
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stored programs will be lost within approx-
imately two minutes. To avoid this:
1. Connect the Field Transmitter to the
Control Module.
2. Press to retrieve (upload) stored pro-
grams into the TBOS Field Transmitter.
3. Change the battery and firmly hand tight-
en the battery compartment cap.
4. Press to transmit (download) the
program into the Control Module.
• Make sure the optical connector is clean
when you are transmitting data to the
Control Module with the TBOS Field
Transmitter or the TBOS PLIP. If necessary,
clean the optical connector with water.
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Possible cause: The microprocessor did not reset
properly.
Solution: Remove the battery. Short the Control
Module battery clip (not the battery)
contacts together with a paper clip or
other piece of metal for 30 seconds.
Reinstall a fresh battery.
Possible cause: You are attempting to retrieve an
even, odd or 1 through 6 day program
with a UNIK™Field Transmitter.
Solution: Use a TBOS Field Transmitter to
retrieve advanced programs.
Problem: Station does not start
Possible cause: No run time has been programmed
for that station.
Solution: Transmit a run time to the Control
Module.
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Problem: Faulty transmission
Possible cause: The battery is weak.
Solution: Replace the battery.
Possible cause: The battery contact is faulty.
Solution: Tighten the connectors to ensure a
tight battery connection.
Possible cause: The Control Module connector is
dirty.
Solution: Clean the connector.
Possible cause: The connection between the Field
Transmitter and the Control Module
is loose.
Solution: Make sure you have a snug Field
Transmitter-to-Control Module con-
nection. Repeat the transmission sev-
eral times.
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tor around the wires. Gently pull on
the wires to make sure they are
secure.
If you are using 3M DBM wire con-
nectors, make sure the wires have not
been stripped. Unlike other wire con-
nectors on the market, DBMs are
designed to cut through the insula-
tion to make a water-resistant cou-
pling without removing the insula-
tion. Push the wires all the way into
the wire connector. Be sure to crimp
the black cap all the way down (gel
should ooze out of the top) to ensure
a water-resistant connection. Gently
pull on the wires to make sure they
are secure. If the insulation has been
stripped, recut the wires and repeat
the steps above.
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Possible cause: The On-off Mode is activated
(X on the sprinkler icon ).
Solution: Permit irrigation by deactivating the
On-off Mode.
Possible cause: Another station is in operation.
Solution: Use the manual station option to turn
off that station.
Possible cause: The battery is weak.
Solution: Replace the battery.
Possible cause: A wire connection is faulty.
Solution: If you are using King wire connectors,
gently pull on the wires to make sure
they are secure. If the wires are loose,
cut the wires. Strip 0.5 in. (1.25 cm.) of
the insulation off the wires. Twist the
wires, then push the wires into a new
King connector and twist the connec-
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Problem: Station 1 works, but the rest of the
stations do not
Possible cause: The underground TBOS Rain Shut-off
Device is located in the zone watered
by Station 1.
Solution: If possible, move the Rain Shut-off
Device to the last irrigated zone or,
better, outside the irrigated area alto-
gether.
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Possible cause: The TBOS Rain Shut-off Device is wet.
Solution: Flip the TBOS Rain Shut-off Device
switch to off. If you have an old style
Control Module, cut the TBOS Rain
Shut-off Device wires. Connect the
black wires from the Control Module
to the black field wires. Carry out a
manual stop and then repeat the
manual start.
Problem: Station stops when it should start
and vice versa
Possible cause: The Control Module and solenoid
wire connections are reversed.
Solution: Reconnect the red wires from the
Control Modules to the red wires from
the solenoids. Reconnect the black
wires together.
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WARNING: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig-
ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a res-
idential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation.
If the equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiv-
er is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Rain Bird Sales, Inc. could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This product was FCC certified under test con-
ditions that included the use of shielded I/O
cables and connectors between system compo-
nents. To be in compliance with FCC regula-
tions, the user must use shielded cables and
connectors and install them properly.
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