Vytek PC-UC-2 Base Station Irrigation Control Module User Manual CPY

Vytek Inc Base Station Irrigation Control Module CPY

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OSMAC®Base StationDigital Wireless Paging SystemUser’s Guide ◆Installation◆Programming◆Operation◆Commands
1TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Display/Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Sending A Satellite Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Power Supply Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5SiteProTM Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5TouchNetTM Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Base Station Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Manual Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Hand Held Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Telephone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Advanced Hand Held Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Placing Phone Calls From The Two-Way Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Autodial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Receiving Phone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Assigning Satellite Address Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Assigning Satellite Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Sending Test Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Alarm Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Autodial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Appendix A – OSMAC Configuration Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Appendix B – Hand Held Radio Command Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back CoverElectromagnetic Compatibility Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
2INTRODUCTIONSystem OverviewThe OSMAC Base Station is a desktop system that provides paging and wireless two-way communications. The basestation is equipped with a 32-bit Intel processor and 4 megabytes of flash memory. With such specification, the OSMACBase Station is capable of handling all the wireless paging and communication needs of a small field or a large golfcourse.OSMAC Base Station Features:• Stand-alone operation with built-in keypad and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)• Built-in RS-232 serial port for central control applications• Built-in telephone interface for remote access• Internal two-way radio for monitoring the channel and two-way voice communication• POCSAG paging encoder at 512 baud• 1000 satellite database• Group paging• 8 external alarm inputs for automatic generation of pre-programmed commands• Command codes may be initiated from DTMF equipped two-way radios• Built-in speaker and microphone with provisions for external connectionsThe OSMAC Base Station is the command center for the E-OSMAC and current OSMAC Control Systems. Whether thesatellite commands are initiated automatically by the central computer or manually keyed by the user, all irrigation controlsare transmitted from the base station to the irrigation satellite by wireless paging system. The OSMAC Base Station operates in one of two basic modes: Page Mode and Program Mode. The Page Mode is usedto send command codes to a selected satellite controller or group of satellites. The base station can also be used with atwo-way radio to communicate and send satellite commands. The Program Mode is used to program each individualsatellite information, group information, automatic paging information and some system-level features. Under normal cir-cumstances, the system will be properly configured by the Toro distributor or field service representative during installa-tion. Therefore, the user should not need to use the Program Mode.Although the user can enter command codes using the built-in keypad, satellite commands can also be generated in avariety of other ways. Satellite commands can be initiated from a computer using the base station’s built-in RS-232 serialport located at the rear of the unit. A two-way radio with a DTMF keypad can also be used to transmit commands tosatellites. Another way to send satellite commands is to use a touch-tone phone which is connected to the built-in tele-phone interface. In addition, the base station can be configured to automatically generate command codes based uponan electrical input from special an ALARMS port. The OSMAC Base Station is clearly one of the most versatile wirelesscontrollers on the market.Note: Although the OSMAC Base Station is a functional replacement for the Motorola “People Finder,” it can not be usedas a direct substitute for the “People Finder.” The “People Finder” communicates in a language called “GOLAY”, which isproprietary to Motorola. The new base station communicates in a similar language called “POCSAG”, but it is not recog-nized by current RDR-type field satellites. To utilize the new OSMAC Base Station with satellites from the old wide bandsystem, a new narrow band retrofit card and EPROM are required to be installed in each field satellite.The OSMAC Base Station can be ordered in two receiving modes for hand-held communication. For current RDR sitesusing Motorola GM-300 hand-held radios, wideband radio receiving can be ordered. For sites that are using MotorolaP1225 hand-held radios, narrow band receiving is recommended. Both base station models transmit commands to satel-lite controllers in narrow band to comply with the FCC regulations governing low-power users of the UHF band-width. Ifyou are uncertain about the type of base station needed, please contact your local Toro distributor or direct factory FieldService Manager.Caution: The FCC states that licensure of frequencies used by the base station and hand-held radios are theresponsibility of end-user. Unlicensed sites are subject to fines and prosecution under federal law.
3Display / IndicatorsThe OSMAC Base Station is equipped with atwo-line, twenty-character Liquid CrystalDisplay (LCD). The three LEDs at the top rightcorner of the unit indicate the current state ofthe base station. The TRANSMIT indicatorilluminates while the base station is transmit-ting. The BUSY indicator illuminates while thebase station is receiving or processing data.The PROGRAM indicator illuminates while thebase station is in the program mode. It ispossible for more than one indicator to illumi-nate at the same time.Note: An LCD contrast adjustment screw,located on the back of the unit, can be turnedwith a small flat blade screwdriver. Turning thescrew clockwise or counter clockwise will dark-en or lighten the LCD characters.KeypadThe built-in keypad is used in programming theunit and manually entering command codes.The OSMAC Base Station has a keypad bufferthat allows a user to type faster than theprompt is able to display characters on thescreen. Keystrokes will not be lost and efficientdata entry is possible by operators skilled inOSMAC Base Station operation.The 16 keys have the following functions:Sending a Satellite CommandThe OSMAC Base Station waits for satellite address number input when the “PAGER NO =” prompt is displayed. Usingthe keypad, enter the satellite address number you wish to send a command to. Once the satellite address number isentered, press the F1 key to transmit.The LCD will display “NUMERIC PAGER” for a second before it changes to “ENTER MESSAGE.” The user then entersthe desired command code into the display using the keypad. If the command code is longer than the length of the dis-play, it will automatically scroll down to the next line as the command code is entered. Pressing the DEL key will deletethe previous character entered. Once the command code is entered, press the F1 key to transmit or wait for base stationto time-out to send automatically. The display will momentarily show “PAGE ACCEPTED” for a couple seconds and thenthe display will return to the “PAGER NO=” prompt. Note: For satellite command code procedure example, refer to the Keypad Operation information on page 6.Key0–9F1F2F3F4DEL– (Program)▲ ▼VOL +/-Primary UseEntering numbersSend a command after it is enteredMonitor the channelTalk to a two-way radioSend a tone-only command toa numeric satelliteCorrect an incorrect entryUse as a dash (–) when enteringa commandUp/Down Arrow keys scroll throughvarious options on the display.Adjust the local speaker volumeSecondary UseSelect sub-menuSelect options from the sub-menusEnter mode and exist menus.TRANSMITTRANSMITBUSYBUSYPROGRAMPROGRAMTONETONEVOICEVOICEDISPLAYDISPLAYENTERENTERPROGRAMPROGRAMFigure 1MicrophoneStatus IndicatorsKeypadLiquid Crystal Display (LCD)with Back Light.Speaker
4Rear Panel ConnectionsTelephone InterfaceThe OSMAC Base Station telephone interface may be utilized for generating command codes or initiating phone patcheswith two-way radios. The Base Station has a built-in radio transceiver which enables it to communicate with other two-way radios. The base station can receive over-the-air commands to generate command codes, connect to the telephonesystem, dial phone numbers and answer incoming telephone calls. External TransceiverThe OSMAC Base Station may utilize an internal transceiver, an external transmitter, or an external transceiver. A 15-pinD-sub connector is provided on the back panel of the Base Station to facilitate interface with an external transmitter orexternal transceiver to the Base Station. Serial I/O PortsThe OSMAC Base Station has two RS-232 Serial I/O ports. These ports can be used to connect the base station to acentral controller such as SitePro or TouchNet.Auxiliary/Alarm ConnectorA 15-pin D-sub female connector is provided on the back of the unit and labeled as ALARMS. This connector can readdigital inputs used for triggering alarms. The digital inputs can be programmed to automatically generate satellite com-mands.Note: All digital alarm inputs have an internal 10K pull-up resistor connected. Alarms are activated by pulling the input toground. Open circuit or a TTL/CMOS high level is in the inactive state. Do not pull these inputs above 5V.ON / OFF Power SwitchFigure 2Rear Panel View
5INSTALLATIONLocating the OSMAC Base StationThe OSMAC Base Station is designed for an indoor office environment. Choose a location where the ambient air temper-ature is be between -10C and +40C, and relative humidity in the 20 – 80% range. Operation outside of this range maycause damage to the unit.The OSMAC Base Station is an interface between SitePro or TouchNet and field satellites. The base station does notstore irrigation programs, however it can be used to send simple commands to field satellites by itself, e.g., turn off and onsatellite stations.Figure 4 and Figure 5 show the cable connection nec-essary to interface the base station to either TouchNetor SitePro. Power ConnectionThe OSMAC Base Station requires an external 5.0 V d.c. and 12.0 V d.c., 2A power supply with a DINconnector.Antenna ConnectionFor most installations, it is recommended that theantenna be located away from the unit and raised highenough to provide good coverage. Directional typeantennas will provide much better coverage than the“rubber duck” type antennas. This is particularly helpfulwhen using an external keyboard since many key-boards malfunction in the presence of a strong radiofrequency fields.Setup with SiteProThe OSMAC Base Station can be interfaced withSitePro through port 1 using the SitePro interface cablekit, part number 102-1201. See Figure 4.SitePro and the base station should be configuredproperly by the Toro distributor or field service represen-tative during installation. If assistance is needed in con-figuring either the base station or SitePro, please con-tact your Toro distributor or field service representative.The OSMAC Base Station will accept manual commands entered from the its keyboard as well asfrom a hand-held radio while running SitePro from thecentral controller.Setup with TouchNetThe OSMAC Base Station can be interfaced withTouchNet through port 1 using the TouchNet interfacecable kit, part number 102-1200. See Figure 5.TouchNet and the base station should be configuredproperly by the distributor or field service representativeduring installation. If assistance is needed in configur-ing either the base station or TouchNet, please contactyour distributor or field service representative.The base station will accept manual commands enteredfrom its keyboard as well as from a hand-held radiowhile connected to TouchNet for automated irrigation.Power SupplyAntenna PORT 1Toro P/N 102-1201 Base Station/SiteProInterface Cable (Computer) Rocket Port25 Pin Female SocketPORT 1Toro P/N 102-1200 Base Station / Touchnet Interface Cable ( TouchNet )25 Pin Female SocketFigure 3Figure 4Figure 5
6BASE STATION OPERATIONManual Operation OverviewThe OSMAC Base Station is used to operate the E-Series OSMAC and adapted OSMAC RDR-Type system. Operationcan be performed using the built-in keypad, a hand-held radio, or a telephone. The database stored in the OSMAC BaseStation is pre-configured for satellite address numbers from 1 through 399. Therefore, no database configuration is nec-essary for manual operation.Keypad OperationAn E-Series OSMAC system can be manually operated by the user with the OSMAC Base Station keypad.While in normal paging mode, the “PAGER NO =” prompt will be shown on the LCD. To issue a command to a satellite,the user must enter the satellite address number by typing it on the keypad and then pressing the F1 (Enter) key. Theprompt on the LCD will change to “ENTER MESSAGE.” At this point, the user can enter the satellite command to beissued to the satellite controller. The satellite command will be transmitted by the base station after the user presses theF1 key or base station time-out.The following example shows how to command satellite address number 33 to turn on station 17 for 5 minutes:LCD Displays: "PAGER NO ="User Enters: 33 F1LCD Displays: "ENTER MESSAGE"User Enters: 75180517 F1The OSMAC Base Station will now transmit the satellite command. A description of all possible satellite commands is locatedin Appendix B.Hand-Held Radio OperationSatellite commands for the OSMAC Base Station can be initiated remotely by using a hand-held radio with a DTMF key-pad. Enter the keypad sequence ✱9on the hand-held radio to notify the OSMAC Base Station that a satellite commandis being initiated remotely. The base station will respond with “ENTER PAGER NUMBER.” The satellite address numberto be controlled can now be entered on the hand-held radio keypad. The satellite number must be three digits, and lead-ing zeros must be added to satellite number that are shorter than three digits. For example, to enter satellite number 47,047 must be entered on the hand-held radio keypad.After the satellite address number is entered, the OSMAC Base Station will respond with “ENTER THE MESSAGE.” Note: If a satellite address number is not entered within a few seconds, the Base Station will respond with “TIME-OUTERROR,” and the user must re-enter the ✱9sequence if a manual command is to be sent.The user may now enter the command to be sent using the DTMF keypad on the hand-held radio. Once the satellitecommand has been entered, the base station will respond with “MESSAGE DELIVERED.” Optionally, the whole command code sequence including ✱9, the three digit address and the satellite command to besent, can be entered all at once without waiting for the voice prompts from the OSMAC Base Station. This allow usersthat are familiar with the OSMAC Base Station operation to enter commands more quickly.The following example demonstrates how to send a satellite command from the hand-held radio to instruct satelliteaddress number 13 to turn on stations 3, 4, and 5 for one hour and 15 minutes:User Enters: ✱9OSMAC Base Station Response: "ENTER PAGER NUMBER"User Enters: 013OSMAC Base Station Response: "ENTER THE MESSAGE"User Enters: 7517011500030405OSMAC Base Station Response: "MESSAGE DELIVERED"The user will now hear the satellite command being transmitted from the OSMAC Base Station.Any of the satellite commands (listed in Appendix B) which can be entered through the built-in keypad of the OSMACBase Station, can also be entered through a hand-held radio. In addition, there are a few special commands that areavailable to enhance manual operation through a hand-held radio. These extra satellite commands are also described inAppendix B.
7Telephone OperationIf the OSMAC Base Station is connected to a phone line, satellite commands can be initiated remotely through a touch-tone telephone. In order for satellite commands to be initiated via telephone, the REMOTE PAGING feature of theOSMAC Base Station must be enabled. The OSMAC Base Station will answer the telephone line when properly configured. It will immediately respond with“ENTER PAGER NUMBER.” The user can then enter the satellite address number on the telephone keypad followed by the #key. The base station will then prompt “ENTER THE MESSAGE” at which the user enters the satellite commandto be sent followed by the #key. The base station will respond with “MESSAGE DELIVERED,” and will then transmit thesatellite command. After sending the satellite command, the OSMAC Base Station will again prompt: “ENTER PAGERNUMBER.” The user can enter another satellite address number to continue sending satellite commands or hang up thetelephone to quit.The base station will disconnect the phone line and report "TIME-OUT ERROR" if at any time the user takes more than afew seconds to make an entry on the telephone keypad. The user must have to call the OSMAC Base Station again iftelephone operation is desired.The following example demonstrates how to turn on station 2 of satellite address number 25 for 10 minutes using the tele-phone interface:User Enters: Telephone number for line connected to OSMAC Base Station.OSMAC Base Station Response: Answers phone followed by "ENTER PAGER NUMBER."User Enters: 025#OSMAC Base Station Response: "ENTER THE MESSAGE"User Enters: 75181002# (See note below)OSMAC Base Station Response: "MESSAGE DELIVERED"The OSMAC Base Station then transmits the command and returns to the “ENTER PAGER NUMBER” prompt.Note: See Appendix B for a description of all satellite commands that can be initiated via the telephone interface.
8ADVANCED HAND HELD RADIO OPERATIONPlacing Telephone Calls at the Two-Way RadioTwo-way radios can place “Autopatch” telephone calls through OSMAC Base Station using the telephone line connectedto the rear of the base station. The base station operates in a simplex mode. In other words, it can only receive or trans-mit at any given time but not simultaneously. If the Base Station is transmitting, it cannot receive. Conversely, when it isreceiving, it cannot transmit. The Base Station uses a Voice Operated Switch (VOX) circuit on the telephone line. TheVOX circuit switches the Base Station from transmit mode to receive mode when it detects the incoming audio from thetelephone line has stopped. To place a telephone call:1. Press the ✱7keys on the two-way radio DTMF keypad. This tells the base station that you wish to place a telephonecall. 2. Listen for the dial tone to come back from the base station. If Autopatch operation has been disabled (Autopatchtimer=0) from the Configuration Menu, then an error message will be heard.3. Begin dialing the telephone number you wish to call after the dial tone ends. After entering the telephone number, youhave to press the ✱key to place the call. Alternatively, the phone number will be dialed if no keys are pressed after afew seconds. The DTMF tones being sent to the phone line will be heard to confirm dialing. 4. Once the called party answers, the phone VOX circuit takes over. When the called party speaks, OSMAC BaseStation transmits his or her voice. 5. A periodic ticking sound will be heard by the mobile user as the base station briefly switches from transmit mode toreceive mode to determine whether the mobile user wishes to interrupt the conversation and has begun transmitting.6. If neither party is talking, a single beep will be heard periodically to remind the mobile user that the phone patch is stillin operation.7. A time-out timer exists in order to shut down the phone patch automatically in the event that the mobile user goes outof range or has a battery outage. Warning beeps or a voice message will be sent 30 seconds before the time-outtimer expires and the phone call is terminated. The mobile user may press the ✱key in order to reset the time-outtimer and continue the phone call.8. End the conversation from the two-way radio by pressing the #key. A high and low beep sequence or a voice mes-sage should be heard to confirm the disconnection. Autodial MemoryThe OSMAC Base Station provides an Autodial Memory feature enabling storage of up to ten telephone numbers whichcan be automatically dialed. (Refer to Autodial Memory Programming information on page 13 to enter phone numbers.) To make an Autodial call from a two-way radio:1. Press the ✱6keys on the two-way radio DTMF keypad, followed by the Autodial Memory number you wish to placethe call to. Memory number 0 will be used if no number is sent after the ✱6command.2. Once the called party answers, the phone VOX circuit takes over. When the called party speaks, OSMAC BaseStation transmits his or her voice. 3. A periodic ticking sound will be heard by the mobile user as the base station briefly switches from transmit mode toreceive mode to determine whether the mobile user wishes to interrupt the conversation and has begun transmitting.4. If neither party is talking, a single beep will be heard periodically to remind the mobile user that the phone patch is stillin operation.5. A time-out timer exists in order to shut down the phone patch automatically in the event that the mobile user goes outof range or has a battery outage. Warning beeps or a voice message will be sent 30 seconds before the time-outtimer expires and the phone call is terminated. The mobile user may press the ✱key in order to reset the time-outtimer and continue the phone call.6. End the conversation from the two-way radio by pressing the #key. A high and low beep sequence or a voice mes-sage should be heard to confirm the disconnection.
9Receiving Phone Calls at the Two-Way RadioThe OSMAC Base Station can also be used to route telephone calls from the telephone line to a two-way radio. To initiate a phone call from the telephone interface:1. Dial the phone number of the telephone line connected to the OSMAC Base Station. 2. The telephone user must press the ✱5keys to request a phone call if REMOTE PAGING is enabled.3. If Call Forwarding is enabled and the telephone line rings, the base station will transmit a simulated ring signal overthe air. To answer the call, a mobile user must press the ✱key to take the telephone line off-hook. 4. Once the called party answers, the phone VOX circuit takes over. When the phone user speaks, the Base Stationtransmits his or her voice. 5. A periodic ticking sound will be heard by the mobile user as the base station briefly switches from transmit mode toreceive mode to determine whether the mobile user wishes to interrupt the conversation and has begun transmitting.6. If neither party is talking, a single beep will be heard periodically to remind the mobile user that the phone patch is stillin operation.7. A time-out timer exists in order to shut down the phone patch automatically in the event that the mobile user goes outof range or has a battery outage. The length of the timer is set in the Configuration Menu. Warning beeps or a voicemessage will be sent a few seconds before the time-out timer expires and the phone call is terminated. The mobileuser must press the ✱key to reset the time-out timer and continue the phone call.8. End the conversation from the two-way radio by pressing the #key. A high, then low beep sequence or a voice mes-sage should be heard to confirm the disconnect. Note: If uncertain about the settings of Remote Paging and Call Forwarding modes, contact your local Toro distributor orfield service representative.
10PROGRAM MODEThe Program Mode is used to program satellite address numbers, add satellite address numbers, delete satellite addressnumbers, assign satellite address numbers to groups, configure the alarm commands and set up various features of theOSMAC Base Station.To enter the programming mode, press the –(dash) key on the keypad. The OSMAC Base Station will prompt you toenter the password. After entering the Program Mode password 7531, press the F1 key.You can select one of the following menu items:1= ASSIGN PAGER Assigns satellite address number2=ASSIGN GROUP Assigns satellites address numbers to groups 3= TEST PAGE Sends periodic test commands4= ALARM PAGES Configures alarm triggered commands5= AUTODIAL MEMORY Configures Autodial phone numbers–= RETURN TO PAGE Return back to the page modeWhen you enter the Program Mode, you will see the first selections. Use the ➐➐☎☎❷❷arrow keys to scroll through the avail-able options. To exit the Program Mode, press the –(dash) key. Any changes you make will automatically be saved. Note: When the OSMAC Base Station is in the Program Mode and no keyboard entry is made within two minutes, the basestation will revert back to the Page Mode, with the exception of test command. Test command will repeatedly send testcommands to satellite address number 0for an unlimited period of time until terminated by pressing the –(Program) key.Assigning Satellite NumberThe E-Series Satellite Decoder Board has an ID code also known as the CAP code. It is a long number that is difficult toremember and cumbersome to use. To make operation of the OSMAC system easier, the OSMAC Base Station storesthe satellite ID codes in its internal database and allows the user to assigns each station an easier to remember 3-digitnumber called the satellite address number.The ID code for an OSMAC Satellite is 279XXX, where XXX is the 3-digit satellite address number set by the DIP Switchon the OSMAC Satellite Decoder Board. For example, if the switch on an OSMAC Satellite Decoder Board is set to 25,then its ID code is 279025.The database in the OSMAC Base Station is pre-configured such that the satellite address numbers 0–399 correspond toID codes 279000–279399. This should be sufficient for normal use in an OSMAC system. However, if the user wishes tochange the ID code assigned to a satellite address number, this can be done through the ASSIGN PAGER function.1. Begin by entering the Programming Mode as described above and press the 1key for ASSIGN PAGER. The OSMACBase Station will respond with: PAGER NO = DASH (–) TO EXIT2. Enter the satellite address number of the satellite you wish to edit. For example, to edit satellite address number 15,press 1 5 and the F1 key to enter. Once a satellite address number is entered, the base station will respond with aprompt asking for the ID code for this satellite. If the satellite address number is already in the database, it will displaythe ID code that is already in the program. If satellite address number is not in the database, the ID code will defaultto the satellite address number. To edit the ID code, use the DEL key to backspace over it. Type the new ID codeand press F1 to enter. Important: The satellite address number must be set in the field satellite for proper communication.3. After you enter the ID code for the satellite address number, you must tell the Base Station what type of satellite it isbeing assigned. The base station will display the default type. Press the arrow keys to cycle through the list of possi-ble satellite types. The possible types are: POCSAG 512, POCSAG 1200, and POCSAG 2400. Select POCSAG 512for an OSMAC Satellite. Once the correct format type is displayed, press the F1 key to enter.4. After entering the satellite type, you must now enter the function type of the satellite. The function type is either TONE(the satellite just beeps), NUMERIC (beeps and displays numbers) or ALPHA (beeps and displays numbers and letters). OSMAC Satellites are NUMERIC type. Press the ➐➐or❷❷arrow keys to cycle through the list of functions.Press the F1 key when the correct function type is displayed.
115. Once the function has been entered, you are prompted to activate the satellite. Press the F1 key to activate it, orpress the arrow key to switch between Yand Non the display. Press the F1 key when the correct response has beenchosen. 6. The OSMAC Base Station will ask whether the satellite address number changes should be saved. Press the F1 keyto select Yif you wish to save the changes. If not, press an ➐➐☎☎or ❷❷arrow key to display N, then press the F1 key.7. The OSMAC Base Station restarts back at the “PAGER NO =” prompt. It will automatically increment to the next satel-lite address number. Press the –(dash) key to exit the Program Mode when all of the satellites have been enteredinto the database. Your entries into the satellite database will then be saved in the internal FLASH memory. Assigning a GroupThe Group-Command feature is used to send the same command to a number of different satellites. Groups can haveassigned satellite address numbers similar to individual satellites. Once you define a group and its members, you cansend command codes to that group just like a single satellite. When you assign a satellite address number to a group, itis important that the number is not the same as any of the individual satellite address numbers. There is a limit to the number of satellites that can be assigned to any one group. Individual groups may contain a maxi-mum of 75 individual satellite address numbers. The number of groups that can be assigned is also limited to 16 differentgroups.Note: OSMAC satellites are always considered to be members of group 256.1. To do the group assignments, select 2for ASSIGN GROUP from the program mode menu. The display will thenshow:GROUP NUMBER = SELECT GROUP2. Enter the number of the group you wish to work on and then press the F1 key. Valid group numbers are 1–16. Thedisplay will then show:GROUP X PAGER NN (See Note below)ASSIGN PAGER NUMBERNote: The Xis the group number you wish to work on and NN is the satellite address number assigned to this group. Important: When you wish to send a command to this group, you will enter the satellite number NN, not the group number. 3. Use the DEL key to backspace over NN if you wish to change the satellite address number the group is assigned to.If the satellite address number NN is already assigned to an active satellite, the OSMAC Base Station will not allowyou to assign that number to the group and the satellite group will be erased. If you wish to use NN for the groupnumber rather than for the individual satellite, you must first deactivate that particular satellite number. Once the satel-lite address number for this group is set, press the F1 key. The following prompt will appear.GROUP X = NUMERICSELECT GROUP FUNC4. Using the arrow keys, select the function (numeric) for this Satellite group. Members of the group may be of any type,but this selection will determine the prompt to the user when a command to this group is initiated. Press the F1 keyafter selection is made. The display will change to:GROUP X MEMBER NNENTER MEMBER NUMBER5. The Xwill be the group number you are currently working on and NN will be a number corresponding to the satelliteaddress number you wish to edit. The first group member you enter will be satellite 1. The second one you enter willbe satellite 2 and so on. The display always shows the next number for the next new satellite. Use the ➐➐☎☎❷❷arrowkeys if you wish to scroll through the group members or press the DEL key to edit the satellite address number andenter the correct satellite address number you wish to edit. Press the F1 key when you are ready to edit/add theselected satellite address number for the group. The display will then show:MEMBER NN = ENTER PAGER NUMBER
126. Enter the satellite address number of the satellite you wish to add to the group. For example, if you wish to add satel-lite address number 123 to the group, then press 1 2 3 and the F1 key to enter. Use the DEL key to backspace overany entry if you wish to edit make an edit.Note:• To review the satellites in the database of the satellite group, you can use the ➐➐☎☎❷❷arrow keys to scroll through themembers of the group. • To delete a member, use the DEL key to erase the satellite address number you wish to delete from the satellite groupat the “MEMBER NN =” prompt, and press the F1 key. 7. To finish entering satellite address numbers to this group, press the –(dash) key.Sending Test CommandsThe test command mode may be used to check the range of the system. With this mode, the OSMAC Base Station willautomatically generate a command to satellite address number 0every ten seconds. 1. Before using this feature, satellite address number 0must be programmed. 2. To enable this feature, enter the program mode and press 3 for Test Page. The display will show:PAGING PAGER 0DASH (–) TO EXIT3. Press the –(dash) key to return to the programming mode menu. Alarm CommandsThe OSMAC Base Station has 8 alarm inputs. These digital inputs are used to generate pre-programmed commands.Each input will send its own pre-programmed command to any satellite, or group of satellites. These can be used foralarms, but they can also be used to simply generate pre-programmed commands. The alarm inputs are designed for connection to normally-open switches or contacts. When any alarm input is pulled lowto ground, it will generate a pre-programmed command. When any input is pulled high or allowed to “float high”, it willgenerate a different pre-programmed command. Important The alarm inputs are not surge protected. Supplemental surge protection on the field wiring is recommended inlightning-prone areas. Contact your local Toro field service representative for assistance.Pin Number Connection1 Alarm 12 Alarm 23 Alarm 34 Alarm 45 Alarm 56 Alarm 67 Alarm 78 Alarm 89 No Connection10 No Connection11 No Connection12 No Connection13 No Connection14 No Connection15 Ground1234567814 9 15 Figure 6 Alarm/Pin Number Position(Not Used)Ground
13To set up the Alarm commands, perform the following steps:1. Select the Program mode by pressing the –(dash) key on the keypad. The OSMAC Base Station will prompt you toenter the password. Press 7 5 3 1 and the F1 key.2. Press 4to enter the Alarm sub-menu. 3. When the “ALARM NUMBER =” prompt is shown, enter the number of the alarm you wish to configure. Press the F1key. 4. When the alarm is triggered, the OSMAC Base Station will display “ALARM X PAGER” on the top line, and the satel-lite address number that will be triggered. Erasing the satellite address number disables the alarm. Enter the satelliteaddress number you wish to command when the selected alarm input is triggered. Press the F1 key when done.5. The Base Station will display “ALARM LOW MSG:” on the top line of the LCD. On the second line, you may enter oredit the command code to be sent when the alarm input goes low. Press the F1 key when the message has beenentered. 6. The Base Station will display “ALARM HI MSG:” on the top line of the LCD. On the second line, you may enter or editthe command code to be sent when the alarm input goes high. Press the F1 key when the message has beenentered. When entering the alarm messages, the unit keys operate as follows:• Numeric keys are used to enter numbers• F4 or ➐➐arrow key selects the next letter of the alphabet• F3 or ❷❷arrow key selects the previous letter of the alphabet• –key enters a “dash” character•F2 key enters a space character or moves to the next character position to the right• DEL key deletes a character and moves to the next character position to the left• F1 key accepts the entry and exits back to the previous menu • Alphanumeric characters may alternatively be entered directly from an external keyboard7. Press the F1 key to return to the Programming mode menu.Autodial MemoryThe OSMAC Base Station provides an Autodial Memory feature enabling storage of up to 10 telephone numbers whichcan be automatically dialed. These must be programmed prior to use by two-way radio users. To program the Autodial phone numbers:1. Select the Program mode by pressing the –(dash) key on the keypad. The OSMAC Base Station will prompt you toenter the password. Press 7 5 3 1 and the F1 key.2 Press 5to enter the Autodial Memory sub-menu.3. Either press number key 0–9 or use the ➐➐☎☎❷❷arrow keys to step through the Autodial memory. The first 20 charactersof the Autodial phone number will be displayed. Note: Each phone number can be up to 30 characters in length.4. To enter or change the contents of the Autodial Memory, enter the new phone number using the number keys on thekeypad. The following keys have special functions:Key Character Displayed Function–_(underscore) Insert a pause in the dialing sequenceDEL {none} Delete the previous characterF1 {none} Save the phone number F2 # DTMF # keyF3 ✱DTMF ✱keyF4 F Flash hook5. Press the F1 key to save the phone number. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 as desired, then press the –(dash) key to exit to the main programming menu.
14APPENDIX A - OSMAC Configuration CommandsSerial Port SetupEach of the two serial ports may be configured independently. The serial ports are located at the rear of the unit and arelabeled PORT 1 and PORT 2. Contact your local Toro distributor or field service representative for SitePro or TouchNetsetup.TAP (also called IXO)The Telocator Access Protocol is an industry standard protocol for communications between OSMAC Base Station and E-Series satellite controllers. Individual satellites can be sent individual commands. COMP1This protocol is a simple way to send commands to one satellite. It is designed to allow a person with a simple computerterminal to type a command codes into the OSMAC Base Station. The base station must be pre-configured with the IDcode of the satellite you wish to send commands to. All data sent into the serial port of the Base Station will be sent tothat particular satellite controller. COMP2COMP2 is similar to COMP1, except each command requires two lines of text to be entered. The first line is the satelliteaddress number to transmit the command to, and the second line is the numeric command code to send to that satellitecontroller. Speaker EnableIf this mode is disabled, then the speaker is muted at all times except in the Diagnostics Mode. This may be used if theOSMAC Base Station is in a location where sounds from the speaker are not desirable.Busy Channel LockoutIf this mode is enabled, then the OSMAC Base Station will not transmit if the channel is busy. This may be desirable inorder to avoid interfering with other users on the radio channel. This mode can be disabled when too much activity on thechannel exist and commands cannot be sent out in a timely manner. Remote PagingIf this mode is enabled, then remote users are permitted to call the OSMAC Base Station via a telephone line to generatecommand codes to be transmitted.Call ForwardingIf this mode is enabled, then remote users are permitted to call the OSMAC Base Station via a telephone line to request aphone autopatch with two-way radio users.Autopatch TimerThe Autopatch Timer establishes the length of time the OSMAC Base Station waits before hanging up the autopatch auto-matically. This is needed in case the two-way radio batteries fail or the radio goes out of range.Enter the number of minutes autopatch may be operated before the disconnect warning tones are sent. The DEL key maybe used to delete digits. Press the –(dash) key to exit the menu. Setting the Autopatch Timer to a value of 0will disablethe autopatch operation.Voice PromptsThis mode selects whether beeps or voice prompts are used to confirm radio and phone operations with the OSMACBase Station.Warmup SignalIf this mode is enabled, then a special “warmup” signal is transmitted for a brief period of time at the beginning of eachcommand. This is required for more reliable operation by some satellites.Transceiver SetupThe OSMAC Base Station either contains a two-way transceiver or works with an external transceiver. In either case, ithas been programmed with the correct Transmitter Type, Carrier Detect inversion, Transmit Data inversion and TXBandwidth modes. The user should not change these settings or improper operation will result.Transmit and Receive FrequenciesEnter the desired transmit or receive operating frequency using the number keys. The decimal point will automatically beentered. Use the DEL key to delete any incorrect entries. Press the F1 or –(dash) key to accept the new frequency.
15Transmit and Receive SignalingCarrier Squelch operation may be desirable if there are no other users on the channel and there are no interference. Inthis mode, the two-way radio users will be able to hear the command signals transmitted by the OSMAC Base Station. Toenable this mode, press 1to select CARRIER ONLY. Press the –(dash) key to exit the menu.CTCSS operation should be used if there are other users sharing the channel, if there is excessive interference, or if thetwo-way radio users do not want to hear the paging signals. In this mode, a low frequency tone is transmitted along withthe desired audio. The receiver will only be enabled if this tone is present at the correct frequency. To enable this mode, press 2to select CTCSS. Use the arrow keys to select the desired tone frequency. Press the –(dash) or F1 key to accept the frequency and exit the entry mode.CW Identification Call SignIn many cases, the rules and regulations under which the OSMAC Base Station is licensed requires the station's Call Signto be transmitted using Morse Code at regular intervals for identification purposes. The base station will send the CallSign (with CTCSS turned off) every 10 minutes if the Call Sign has been programmed. This feature is set to disabledwhen the unit leaves the factory.To enable this feature, press 5from the main configuration menu. At the prompt, enter your station's Call Sign from yourlicense as follows:• Numbers are entered directly from the keypad. • Letters and other special symbols are entered by pressing the ➐➐and❷❷arrow keys, and press the F2 key to accept. • Press the F2 key to enter a space character _(underscore) which results in a pause in the Morse Code. • Press the DEL key to delete errors or to disable CW Identification by totally clearing the display. • Press the F1 or –(dash) key to accept the Call Sign and exit the menu.
16APPENDIX B - Hand-Held Radio Command CodesOperational DescriptionTurns off individual stations: e.g., 7510 01 02 40 turns off stations 1, 2 and 40.Turns on individual stations; e.g., 7511 01 02 40 turns on stations 1, 2 and 40.Syringes individual satellite stations for a predetermined number of 30-second intervals (alreadydefined in the satellite); e.g., 7512 01 02 turns on stations 1 and 2 for 30-second intervals.Disables individual stations; e.g., 7513 01 03 disables stations 1 and 3. After this command, onand off commands will be ignored for stations 1 and 3 until the stations are re-enabled.Enables individual stations; e.g., 7514 01 03 enable stations 1 and 3.Sequentially syringes a specified station number range; e.g., 7515 10 20 will syringe stations 10through 20 sequentially.Sequentially syringes individual stations; e.g., 7516 10 11 will syringe stations 10 and 11. Multiplesyringe groups can also be run. Enter two dashes between stations to designate separate syringegroups; e.g., 7516 10 11 - - 22 24 26 28 will run two syringes at the same time. First on stations10 and 11, followed by stations 22, 24, 26 and 28.Turns on individual stations for a specified number of hours, minutes and seconds;e.g., 7517 01 30 00 23 24 25 turns stations 23, 24 and 25 for 1 hour, 30 minutes and no second.Turns on individual stations for a specified number of minutes; e.g., 7518 10 23 24 25 turns onstations 23, 24 and 25 for 10 minutes.Turns off a sequential station run operation (initiated by command code 7521).Turns on a sequential station run operation; e.g., 7521 01 turns on station 1. To step forwardthrough the stations, press * 1; to step back through the stations, press * 2.Increment to the next predetermined station in a sequential; e.g., 7522 02 will add 02 to the stationnumber of the currently running station and energize the new station station number. The sequen-tial run will stop when the new number exceeds 64.Decrement to the previous predetermined station in a sequential run; e.g., 7523 03 will run the sta-tion that is 3 stations before the one currently energized. The sequential run will stop when the sta-tion number reaches the new station number minus 1.Turns on individual stations as switches; i.e., does not simultaneously energize the pump.Note: Will not turn off the pump if already running. e.g., 7524 25 35 45 turns on stations 25, 35and 45 without energizing the pump.Turns on individual stations as switches for a given time in minutes; i.e., does not simultaneouslyenergize the pump in this command string, the run time is entered first, followed by the stationnumbers; e.g., 7525 25 05 42 turns on stations 5 and 45 for 25 minutes without energizing thepump.Turns on individual stations as switches for the time given in hours, minutes and seconds. In thiscommand string, the run time is entered first, followed by the station numbers; e.g., 7526 02 30 4525 26 27 turns on stations 25, 26 and 27 for 2 hours, 30 minutes and 45 seconds.Turns off all stations (specified satellite only).Turns off all stations using the sequential shut-down procedure.Command Code751075117512751375147515751675177518752075217522752375247525752675407542
17Operational DescriptionDisables all stations in all satellites (rain shutdown). Note: Satellite address number is not usedwith 7543 or 7544 command codes. The station will not respond to any further commands untilenabled.Enables operation of all stations in all satellites. See note above.Sequentially syringes all stations for a set length of time; e.g., 7546 turns on all stations for thepredetermined number of 30 second intervals as defined in the syringe time.Disables pump start.Enables pump start to be assigned to a station; e.g., 8001 48 assigns pump start to station 48.Disables operation and turns off all station in the satellite with sequential shutdownEnables operation of all stations in the satelliteChanges the password; e.g., 8004 7531 6108 will change the factory default password (7531) to6108.Sets the syringe time in 30-second intervals; e.g., 8006 01 0100 (without a password) or 8006pppp 01 0100 (with a password) sets the syringe time to 100 intervals (50 minutes). The numberof intervals must be given as four digits with leading zeros but can be no greater than 0255.Sets the time-out limit in 30-minute intervals. This must be specified using four digits with leadingzeros and no greater value than 0255; e.g., 8006 02 0060 (without a password) or 8006 pppp 020060 (with a password) sets the time-out limit to 30 hours.Enables/disables the password. Use 8007 03 01 to enable password protection or 8007 03 00 tocancel password protection.Password disable command. Cancel the requirement of entering the password for every enteredcommand.Password enable command. After activation, all commands will require the password to beentered.Configures stations as switches. Stations can be specified individually and in combination with arange of stations; e.g., 8008 01 12 50 - 60 configures stations 1, 12 and 50 through 60 as switch-es. Note: Only a single dash is used when entering a range of stations.Configures stations for irrigation. Stations can be specified individually and in combination with arange of stations; e.g., 8009 01 20 45 - 48 configures stations 1, 20 and 45 through 48 for irriga-tion.Resets EPROM to factory defaults.SPECIAL COMMAND CODESSends command 752101 to place satellite address number xxx in test mode with station 01 active.Sends command 752201 to satellite. Increments station number in test mode by one.Sends command 752203. Shuts off current station being tested and increment last station by threefor new station to test.Sends command 752301. Shuts off current station being tested and decrement station by one fornew station.Sends command 752302. Shuts off current station being tested and decrement by two for new sta-tion.Sends command 7520 to the last satellite, removing it out of test mode.Command Code754375447546800080018003 008003 0180048006 018006 028006 038007 03 008007 03 01800880098011✱9 xxx 752101✱ 1✱13 or ✱ 103✱ 2✱22 or ✱ 202✱0 7520 or ✱9 xxx
SPECIFICATIONSEncoder/Terminal (general)Frequencies.................................................................................................450-470MHz, 403-512MHz*Command Format.......................................................................................POCSAG (numeric at 512 bps)Squelch formats..........................................................................................CTCSS or carrier squelchSerial port protocols....................................................................................TAP, COMP2, COMP1Satellite database maximum size...............................................................999 individual satellitesMaximum command length.........................................................................250 charactersMaximum pre-programmed alarm command..............................................40 charactersMaximum number of satellite groups.........................................................16 groupsMaximum number of satellites per group...................................................75 satellite numbersLCD display size.........................................................................................20 characters X 2 linesSpeaker audio (2-way version only)...........................................................1 watt maximum at <5% THDPower supply...............................................................................................External 12.0 V d.c.& 5.0 V d.c., 2A, DIN connector. Weight.........................................................................................................3.5 lbs.Temperature range......................................................................................-10 – +40CRelative Humidity range.............................................................................20 – 80%Processor....................................................................................................80386EXNon-volatile flash memory size...................................................................2M bytesExternal keyboard interface........................................................................Standard PS/2Telephone interface.....................................................................................RJ-11 female, DTMF signalingAlarm/Data inputs........................................................................................8RF SectionRX channel spacing....................................................................................12.5kHz (narrow band) or 25kHz (wideband) models availableFrequency Stability......................................................................................2.5ppm (12.5kHz BW version)5ppm (25kHz version)RX Sensitivity..............................................................................................0.5uV (12dB SINAD)0.35uV (2.5kHz version)RX Modulation acceptance........................................................................ ±2.5kHz (12.5kHz version)±5kHz (25kHz version)RX Intermodulation.....................................................................................55dBRX Image and 1/2 if rejection.....................................................................55dBRX Selectivity..............................................................................................55dB (25kHz version)55dB (12.5kHz version)TX power output......................................................................................... 2 or 4 watts (selected via internal jumper)Modulation limit...........................................................................................±4.5kHz or ±2.25kHz, (programmable by channel)FM hum and noise......................................................................................38dB or betterSpurious emissions.....................................................................................-52dBcEmission Designators.................................................................................16K0F1D, 11K0F1D, 16K0F3E, 11K0F3EPlease note: The above specifications are subject to change without notice. Electromagnetic CompatibilityComplies with Part 68, Part 22 and Part 90 of the FCC Rules. Ringer Eq No.: 6FCC Reg #: OMSUSA - 27556 - PA - TFCC ID #: MNT - PC - UCDomestic: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a FCC Class B computing device in accordance withthe specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient the receiving antenna.• Relocate the irrigation controller with respect to the receiver.• Move the irrigation controller away from the receiver.• Plug the irrigation controller into a different outlet so that the irrigation controller and receiver are on different branch circuits.If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared bythe Federal Communications Commission helpful:"How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.International: This is a CSPR 22 Class B product© 2004 The Toro Company, Irrigation Division Form Number 373-0099 Rev. B
“This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 2.5 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2.5 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.” Antenna List Example: Antenex # DEX450BN “Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.” “To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.”

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