Rain Master Weather Center II, User Manual

Page 1: ...Weather Center II User Manual Part 500009 Rev D...

Page 2: ...Weather Center II...

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Page 4: ...ng the ET Values 29 4 1 At the Evolution DX2 Controller 29 4 2 At the RME Eagle Controller 29 4 2 1 Weather Center Status Display 31 5 0 Rain Fall Sensor 33 5 1 At the Evolution DX2 Controller 33 5 1...

Page 5: ...39 7 1 4 Solar Radiation Sensor 39 7 1 5 Bird Wire 39 7 1 6 Weather Tower Assembly 40 7 1 7 Weather Computer 40 8 0 Troubleshooting 41 8 1 Unusually High or Low ET Readings 41 8 2 Troubleshooting Flo...

Page 6: ...Detail 18 Figure 12 Evolution Weather Computer Installation 19 Figure 13 Weather Computer 20 Figure 14 Weather Center Evolution DX2 Controller 21 Figure 15 RME Eagle Wiring Diagram 22 Figure 16 Eagle...

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Page 8: ...inches of ET The pulse which is output by the Weather Computer is received stored and provided to the Evolution Central Computer system as requested or used by the RME Eagle Controller directly and p...

Page 9: ...Weather Center II User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Page 2 Figure 1 Evolution Weather Center II...

Page 10: ...d roughness soil moisture regional topography and obstructions Sites selected for their applicability to a broader area should be free from obstructions such as buildings trees and steep slopes Towers...

Page 11: ...te reflective heat buildings parking lots roadways etc Excessive heat generated from these objects will cause distorted ET readings Locate in an area that will prevent the sensor assemblies from becom...

Page 12: ...the obstructions height Relative Humidity 1 5 meter 1 meter AASC 1 25 2 0 meters WMO The sensor must be housed in a ventilated radiation shield to protect the sensor from thermal radiation The EPA re...

Page 13: ...shing and snow accumulation Table 2 Weather Center Configuration Part Number Description Quantity EV SEN WD Anemometer Assembly 1 EV WETHR CMPTR Weather Computer Assembly 1 EV SEN RN Rain Fall Sensor...

Page 14: ...r Supplied Crescent wrench 1 User Supplied 3 8 5 16 7 16 inch socket wrench 1 User Supplied Screwdriver flat blade 1 User Supplied 8 foot step ladder 1 User Supplied PVC Conduit 1 inch for tower base...

Page 15: ...User Supplied Standard masonry tools 1 Table 6 Replacement Parts List Part Number Description Component Type 650 0005 Replacement Screen Tipping Bucket Rain 651 0011 Anemometer Wind Cup Assembly Wind...

Page 16: ...er tower Step 1 Prepare and pour a concrete support slab according to the enclosed drawing see Figure 6 Weather Center Base Mounting Use the provided template to set the 5 16 mounting eye bolts The br...

Page 17: ...Weather Center II User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Page 10 Figure 4 Eyebolt Assembly Procedure...

Page 18: ...Rain Master Irrigation Systems Weather Center II User Manual Page 11 Figure 5 Eyebolt Assembly Procedure Figure 6 Weather Center Base Mounting...

Page 19: ...r tower to the controller allow a minimum of 36 inches of cable to extend beyond the conduit into the controller s pedestal cabinet On the Weather Center tower allow a minimum of 70 inches of cable to...

Page 20: ...Rain Master Irrigation Systems Weather Center II User Manual Page 13 Figure 7 Weather Center Tower Mounting...

Page 21: ...socket wrench remove the four Extension arm mounting bolts from the tower mast Attach the Rain Fall sensor to the tower and insert the signal cable with connector through the 5 8 inch hole in the sid...

Page 22: ...nal cable with connector through the 5 8 inch hole in the side of tower See Figure 8 Sensor Mounting Configuration Step 7 Remove the lower access plate using the supplied hand tool ET 610 Drop the cab...

Page 23: ...Weather Center II User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Page 16 Figure 9 Weather Center Terminal Access...

Page 24: ...Rain Master Irrigation Systems Weather Center II User Manual Page 17 Figure 10 Weather Center Tower Wiring Detail...

Page 25: ...Weather Center II User Manual Rain Master Irrigation Systems Page 18 Figure 11 Evolution DX2 Wiring Detail...

Page 26: ...Rain Master Irrigation Systems Weather Center II User Manual Page 19 Figure 12 Evolution Weather Computer Installation...

Page 27: ...sensor terminal board and or Weather Computer at the Evolution DX2 Controller according to the color code and wiring diagram supplied see Figure 11 Evolution DX2 Wiring Detail Step 3 Locate the 12 Vol...

Page 28: ...cable 417 0059 from the Weather Computer terminal block to the DX2 terminal strip See Figure 11 Evolution DX2 Wiring Detail Step 7 Turn on power to the Evolution DX2 Controller using the AC power swi...

Page 29: ...ing Diagram Step 6 Turn on the power to the RME Eagle Controller use the AC power switch Step 7 Secure the Weather Center Tower access cover as necessary This completes the Weather Center installation...

Page 30: ...Rain Master Irrigation Systems Weather Center II User Manual Page 23 Figure 16 Eagle Weather Computer Wiring Diagram...

Page 31: ...ision electronic instrument that calculates Evapotranspiration ET The Weather Computer using Solar Radiation Temperature Relative Humidity and Wind Speed will calculate ET to an accuracy of 0 01 inche...

Page 32: ...Summary Precise readings of ET values Direct modeling of a microclimate Very low to no maintenance for a full season Inexpensive to purchase and operate Does not require shutdown or preventive measure...

Page 33: ...fects of solar radiation wind humidity and temperature on cool season turfgrass every 10 seconds and as required outputs one or more Evapotranspiration pulses where it is recorded at the rate of one p...

Page 34: ...5 6 INPUT SILVER 24VAC COPPER ET WHITE WITH BLUE STRIPES ET BLUE WHT BLK Figure 18 RME Eagle Sensor Interface Connections Table 7 RME Eagle Sensor Interface Connections Sensor Name Connector Number J1...

Page 35: ...y by the RME Eagle Controller The Rain Master iCentral Internet site can request this data from the RME Eagle Controller Dimensions 120 0 inches high x 4 0 inches in diameter the tower base is 12 0 in...

Page 36: ...of an inch 0 01 One day represents a 24 hour period beginning at midnight Using the Evolution Central Control system the accumulated ET values can be stored by the day and by the week for any period o...

Page 37: ...r of counts received from the Weather Center will increase or decrease based on weather conditions and will change through out the year i e summer to winter hot to cold This change in counts will then...

Page 38: ...1 Weather Center Status Display Once the Weather Center device has been enabled DVICE ON the next ET parameter display will be the current day s accumulated values received from a Weather Center inte...

Page 39: ...ill be invalidated and the controller will store and use Historical ET data for the current day accumulation The display indicates the total ET measured in inches accumulated since midnight EXAMPLE Re...

Page 40: ...ised of two reservoirs configured on a balanced seesaw type mechanism As rainfall enters the outer collecting funnel shaped container one of the two reservoirs will fill up to a capacity of 0 01 inch...

Page 41: ...position by pressing either end down against the stop 5 1 4 Rain Fall Sensor Information Accuracy 1 0 at 2 inches per hour or less Maintenance Occasional cleaning of debris from the filter screen may...

Page 42: ...terfaces directly to the RME Eagle Controller the user can select the most appropriate rainfall data collection location The Rain Switch sensor provides the following system benefits Automatic rain co...

Page 43: ...ion The housing of the Rain Switch sensor should be level After installation is complete check to make sure that the Weather Center is level and plumb 5 2 4 Rain Switch Sensor Information Accuracy 0 1...

Page 44: ...h for normal operation Graph of the last three hours of wind data at Evolution Central Computer 6 1 2 Wind Speed Sensor Installation Checks Check to see that the cup assembly of the Wind Speed sensor...

Page 45: ...ag to a stop 6 2 3 Wind Speed Sensor Information Accuracy 1 5 or 0 25 mph Maintenance The Wind Speed sensor bearings should be replaced every 12 to 24 months The Wind Speed sensor should be rebuilt ev...

Page 46: ...visually inspected at least once a year or once per irrigation season to ensure no leaves bird droppings or debris have accumulated within or on the stainless steel screen To clean the screen use a s...

Page 47: ...inspected at least once a year or once per irrigation season to ensure mechanical stability of the tower and the attached sensors 7 1 7 Weather Computer The Weather Computer should be visually inspect...

Page 48: ...owing troubleshooting steps to correct the error readings Unusually high ET readings Unusually low ET readings No ET readings No Rain Sensor readings No Wind Sensor readings 8 1 Unusually High or Low...

Page 49: ...2 Start No Yes See Determining Weather Center Location Refer to Chapter 7 Weather sensor Maintenance Refer to Chapter 7 Weather Center Maintenance Contact Factory Is weather station located in the pro...

Page 50: ...values for Flow Sensor 2 set to Zero Yes Are the sensors correctly wired to the Evolution DX2 RME Eagle Controller Yes 1 2 3 Check and if necessary reset the GFI breaker Plug in the Weather Computer T...

Page 51: ...oard Disconnect the two wires from the Sensor Terminal at terminals Input 2 and Input 2 and re measure voltage If voltage reads 0 contact the factory If voltage reads 5VDC the problem is in the wiring...

Page 52: ...Disconnect the two wires from the Sensor Terminal at terminals Input 3 and Input 3 and re measure voltage If voltage reads 0 contact factory If voltage reads 8 VDC problem lies in wiring or rain gauge...

Page 53: ...the two wires to the Sensor Terminal board Inputs 3 and 3 At the tower terminal block unplug the rain gauge connector Re measure voltage at terminals Input 3 and 3 If voltage reads 8 VDC problem lies...

Page 54: ...uity from terminal block to Sensor Terminal connector Check and repair cable continuity from terminal block to Rain Fall switch Contact Factory for Authorized Repair If RME Eagle Is there 24 VAC at pi...

Page 55: ...nnect the two wires from the Sensor Terminal at terminals Input 4 and Input 4 and re measure voltage If voltage reads 0 contact factory If voltage reads 12 VDC problem lies in wiring or Wind Sensor St...

Page 56: ...at the wind terminals of the Weather Station terminal block No 1 Can 12 Volts DC be measured at the terminal block wind sensor plug Yes No End 5 4 6 Reconnect the two wires to the Sensor Terminal boa...

Page 57: ...ay screen This is necessary to allow the controller to update the ET value information Step 4 At the Sensor Terminal board touch the two wires together momentarily 2 or 3 times An ET reading of 0 01 i...

Page 58: ...roller Step 4 Touch the two ends of the wires to the terminal pins 5 and 6 momentarily 2 or 3 times An ET reading of 0 01 inches should be recorded each time the wires make contact with the terminal p...

Page 59: ...that all cables are properly connected and that the Rain Fall sensor is operational the Rain Fall Sensor reading can be checked at the Evolution DX2 Controller Proceed to the Rain Wind display using...

Page 60: ...is operational the Rain Switch Sensor reading can be checked at the RME Eagle Controller Step 1 Continue to press the SETUP key until SNSR sensor is displayed Step 2 Assign one or more irrigation prog...

Page 61: ...inals Input 3 and Input 3 Connect a short wire 14 12 AWG in each of the Input 3 terminals Step 2 Observe the controller s Rain display screen and note the present value displayed Step 3 At the Sensor...

Page 62: ...he wind and observe the wind speed reading on the display It may take up to a minute before the display begins to register a reading Step 2 If no wind conditions exist the anemometer cup assembly must...

Page 63: ...anty of merchantability and fit for use are limited to the period s from date of purchase set forth below Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warra...

Page 64: ...where you can be reached WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provid...

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