Rain bird decoders simple reliable buried field control - PDF document

Features and Benefits ¥ Improve aesthetics and reduce costswith buried in-field controls¥ Easy system expansionÉsimply splice¥ Installation requires up to 80% less wire¥ Electronic components are completely encapsulated to protect¥ Underground Òswitch boxesÓ reducethe chance of damage from animals or vandals¥ With the addition of Rain BirdÕsecoder Programming Unit (DPU),decoder addresses can be reassigned if necessaryA technology long-since proven on golfcourses throughout Europe is quicklygaining popularity in the U.S. Rain Birdecoders have replaced satellites on centrally controlled irrigation systemsfor many years. Decoders act as switching stations for digitized commands to sprinkler heads.nderground installation and simple,low-cost wiring make decoders an option for reliable in-field control. Simple, Reliable Control If yo A Cost-Effective Alternative A simple wiring configuration andabsence of protective enclosures keepsinstallation and maintenance costs low.system requires more than 250,000 feet of 24-volt wire. Decoders utilize a two-way path of 14-gauge wire connecting the Central Control System,ecoders and Valves or valve-in-headsprinklers. A typical setup rarely usesmore than 25,000 feet of wire and 250 to 300 decoders. Protect Against theElements ith all electronic components fullysealed within a water-tight enclosureand buried underground, damage fromfloods, frost, rodents or vandals is virtually eliminated. Rain Bird Dare an especially good choice for floodplains and in other areas where the risk An Out-of-Sight Solution ied Decoder Systems leave nothingexposed to the elements. With no evidence of in-field control, this aesthetically pleasing alternative works perfectly in situations wheresatellite enclosures are unwanted or impractical. Excellent for Renovations Thanks to advanced central controltechnology and simple wiring equirements, decoders are a smartenovations. With Rain BirdÕs CirrusII and StratusII Central ontrol Systems, it is now possible touse Rain BirdÕs hybrid control feature to operate satellites and decoders concurrently. This makes it easy toexpand irrigation coverage using aminimal amount of wire and decoders. In-Field Control Options The addition of decoders doesnÕt mean The Right Amount elect different decoders to operateone, two, four or six solenoids. Five different decoders let you choose theamount of control you need. TECH SPECS ain Birdimple, Reliable Buried Field Control. How to Specify/Order:FD-XXX ModelDecoder Type Single Address (1 solenoid)Single Address (up to 2 solenoids)Dual Address (up to 4 solenoids)Four Addresses (up to 4 solenoids)Six Addresses (up to 6 solenoids) Rain Bird Corporation Golf Division 6991 E. Southpoint Rd. Bldg. #1, Tucson, AZ 85706E-mail: rbgolf@rainbird.com Rain Bird International, Inc. 145 North Grand Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741 Rain Bird Technical Service (800) 247-3782 (U.S. only) www.rainbird.com The Intelligent Use of Water.ÑVisit www.rainbird.com to learn more about our efforts.¨ Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation© 2004 Rain Bird Corporation 10/04 D31694E Specifications M (1 address and 1 solenoid)(1 address and up to 2 solenoids)(2 addresses and up to 2 solenoids per address)FD-401 four-in-one field decoder (4 addresses and 1 solenoid per address)FD-601 six-in-one field decoder (6 addresses and 1 solenoid per address) M alve box or direct burial Power Draw: FD-101: 0.5 mA (idle) 18 mA (per active solenoid)FD-102: 0.5 mA (idle) 18 mA (per active solenoid)FD-202: 1 mA (idle) 18 mA (per active solenoid)FD-401: 1 mA (idle) 18 mA (per active solenoid)FD-601: 1 mA (idle) 18 mA (per active solenoid) Dimensions: iameter: 1.57 in. (40 mm)iameter: 1.77 in. (45 mm)iameter: 1.77 in. (45 mm)iameter: 2.56 in. (65 mm)iameter: 2.56 in. (65 mm) olenoid Control: FD-102: 1 or 2 simultaneouslyFD-202: 1 or 2 individually controlledsingle solenoids or solenoid pairsFD-401: 1 to 4 with individual controlFD-601: 1 to 6 with individual control; max. of 4 simultaneously umber of Simultaneously Active able length from MDI 12-gauge to 5,905 feet (1.8 km): 6Over 5,905 feet (1.8 km): 4 Wires: FD-101: Blue to cable, white FD-102: Blue to cable, white FD-202: Blue to cable, white and brown to solenoidsFD-401: Blue to cable, color-coded FD-601: Blue to cable, color-coded ge Protection: ilt-in (FD-401 and Output Power: djustable from central controller Encapsulation: ully waterproof ddress: e-coded from factory (i.e., no switches); may be reprogrammedusing a Rain Bird Decoderogramming Unit (DPU) Electrical Input: ominal voltage: 33 C from lineinimum voltage: 21 VACtandby Current: FD-101: 0.5 mA; nput Fuse (FD-401 & FD-601 only); 300-500 mA, thermal Electrical Output: ax. voltage: 33 VACFD-101: 1 Rain Bird solenoidFD-102: 2 Rain Bird solenoidsFD-202: 4 Rain Bird solenoids (two per address)FD-401: 4 Rain Bird solenoids (1 per address)FD-601: 6 Rain Bird solenoids (1 per address) ecoder Solenoid Distance(FD-101,FD-102 and FD-202) ax. resistance: 3 ohms ax.Distance Decoder/Solenoids: 328 feet: 100 m196 feet: 60 m Wiring: copper, PVC insulated Environment: king range: 32¡to 122¡F (0¡to 50¡C)torage range: -4¡to 158¡F (-20 to 70¡C)midity: 100% ge Protection: 40 V, 1.5 kW transil ote:Rain Bird