Signal SDS Series Manual de usuario
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a SIGNAL SDS Series irrigation controller.
The SIGNAL SDS Series is an Australian designed and manufactured irriga-
tion control system, designed for ease-of-use programming, while allowing
for the complex requirements of both landscape and agricultural applica-
tions.
The modular design of SDS Series controllers makes servicing possible for
the owner/operator - with easily accessible replacement plug-in electronic
modules.
The SDS-50 controller has a capacity to operate 48 solenoid valves from a
central location via two-wire or multi-wire installation. The SDS-100 in-
creases this number to 96. In the event of two-wire, 12 programmable
DataNodes™ facilitate the connection of sensors along the cable. An addi-
tional 6 controller direct inputs on the controller terminal. Up to two 24 di-
rect relay output modules can be connected at any location on the two-wire
cable for conventional 24VAC solenoid operation.
With SDS Series controllers, there’s no need for separate valve decoders.
Simply connect the cable direct to the SIGNAL DataCoil™.
Communication options include 3G/4G modem, WiFi and ethernet. These
enable remote programming and monitoring via SignalCloud Central Con-
trol Software (Web-based) or the SignalGo App for iPhone/iPad and An-
droid.
Made in Australia
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Safety Information
The SDS Series of controllers are designed to operate on low voltage
36VDC. Use only the power supply included with the controller.
The power supply must be installed to comply with local electrical codes.
Prior to digging or trenching check with your local utilities for any under-
ground services.
Wear protective and insulated footwear when working with electrical
equipment.
SDS Series Controllers are packaged complete with the following items:
1 x SDS Series two-wire irrigation controller
1 x 36VDC switching power supply
1 x Pump-start DataNode (SDS-50: no. 49, SDS-100: no. 97)
1 x Surge Protector
1 x Set of plug-in alligator leads for two-wire device programming
1 x Instruction Book
1 x Only mounting template
Warranty Conditions – Signal Data Systems control equipment
Technical Irrigation Imports warrants to the first consumer purchaser from an authorised Dealer within
Australia that this product will be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship from the date of
purchase for a period of 12 months.
To exercise their rights under this Warranty as a purchaser, they must ship this product in secure and
appropriate packaging at their expense (insurance is recommended) together with proof of purchase to
Technical Irrigation Imports at 16 Mumford Place, Balcatta, Western Australia 6021.
Technical Irrigation Imports will repair or replace this product at its sole option at no charge to custom-
er for parts or labour in accordance with stated warranty terms, provided that Technical Irrigation Im-
ports or Service Agent is able to duplicate the defect or problem at its facilities.
This warranty does not apply to damage to this product that occurred as a result of incorrect installa-
tion, abuse or misuse, abnormal service or handling, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or
vermin, moisture ingression, damage which may have been caused either directly or indirectly by an-
other product, or if the product has been altered or modified in any way, or if the damage was caused
by repairs or service provided or attempted by anyone other than Technical Irrigation Imports or an
authorized Service Agent within Australia.
In no event shall Technical Irrigation Imports be liable for any indirect, incidental, collateral, exemplary,
punitive, consequential or special damages or losses arising out of your purchase of products and/or
out of this warranty, including without limitation, loss of use, profits, goodwill, loss or damage to land-
scape, fauna or crops, even if Technical Irrigation Imports has been advised of the possibility of such
damages or claims.
This Warranty does not limit any conditions, warranties, guarantees, rights and remedies implied by
relevant legislation in Australia, except to the extent permitted by such legislation.
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Index
Introduction
Safety, packaging, distributors
Keypad, illustration
Controller, description, features
Inputs, terminal strip, illustration
LED fault indicators, circuit board layout
Enclosure, mounting instructions
Installation Guide, illustration
RelayCube Installation Guide, illustration
General Installation, instructions
Programming Introduction, default controller settings
Two-Wire Devices, introduction
Water meter Pulse Resolution, introduction
KWH Meter Resolution, introduction
Two-Wire Programming Port, introduction
Quick start programming
Menu Path of SDS Series
SDS Series Short-Cuts
Basic Time Based Program
Manual - start/stop program, start/stop stations
Manual - run valves
Raining-off, programs
Pausing, programs
Programming
Current time and Date
Basic Program
Days On/Off, Start Time, Station Run Time, programming
Loop Program
Frost Program
Frost Sensors, assigning to programs
Frost Watch, monitoring time-window
Frost Watch, enable, disable
Volumetric, program
Water Meters
Water Meter Pulse Ratio
Assigning Water Meters to DataNodes & Programs
Auxiliary Pump, function
Auxiliary Pump, pre-wet and run times
Auxiliary Pump, activate function
Master Pumps, adding additional and assigning to programs
Pausing, program
Raining-Off, program
Percentage, run time change
Clear Programs
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Index
Manual Functions
Start Program, manually
Stop Program, while running
Pause Program
View Active Program
Start Stations, manually
Stop Active Stations
Information
Log, view
Log, delete
Faults, system
Water Meter Count, total
Water Meter Flow, active
Power Meter, total
Electrical Current Load
Water Level, percentage
Moisture Reading, percentage
Software, current version
System Settings
Water Meter Pulse, setup
Auxiliary Pump Activation
Precipitation, setup
Delay Time, introduction
Delay Times, pressure
Delay Times, water meter pulse
Delay Times, last station
Two-Wire Devices
Valves Online
Assign Valves to Stations
Run Valves, manually
DataValve/PumpNode Address, programming
Two-Wire DataNodes
Two-Wire DataNodes, configuring
Two-Wire DataNodes, configuring for moisture sensors
View DataNodes
Assign DataNodes to Moisture Sensor
Inputs
Pressure Sensor
Program Start Sensor
Pause Sensor
Rain-Off Sensor
Moisture Pre-Set, percentage
Set Station Flow
Flow Deviation
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Leak Detection
Level Sensor, SDS-100 Only
Weather Stations, evapotranspiration
View Inputs
HydroSector Programming
HydroSector, introduction
HydroSector, flow chart
HydroSector, steps
Converting Programs to HydroSectors
Auto-Programming Feature
HydroSector, active days & accepting master start times
Factory Default Settings
Setting Controller to Factory Default
Fault Finding
Routine Things to Check First
Replacing Plug-In Modules
Current Draw, DataCoils
Fault Finding field Valves and Cable
Fault Finding Field Valves and Cable, illustration
Fault Finding Two-Wire Devices
Tracing the Source of a Short Circuit
Tracing the Source of a Short Circuit, illustration
Additional Fault Finding
Cable Size Guide
Cable Size Guide, graphs
Communication
3G/4G Modem
Wi-Fi Module
Entering Information via Keypad
Design reference
Valve/Station, notes
HydroSector, notes
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Index
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Description
• SDS-50: 48 Station/48 Valve capacity. Activates up to 4 valves
• SDS-100: 98 Station/98 Valve capacity. Activates up to 8 valves
• Operates up to four valves at once, plus master valve/pump, plus auxiliary
• DataCoil™ is a combined solenoid coil and two-wire decoder. Connects directly
to the two-wire cable.
• SDS Series can operate conventional (multiwire) solenoids using RelayCubes.
This can be done in conjunction with two-wire DataCoils when required.
RelayCube 1: Outputs 01—24
RelayCube 2: Outputs 25—48
RelayCube 3: Outputs 49—72
RelayCube 4: Outputs 73—98
CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION — FEATURES:
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• 8 Independent programs with flexible pump assignment
• 12 Programmable field DataNodes™ connect directly to the two-wire cable
• Moisture sensors (up to 4 total)
• Water meters ( up to 8)
• Pause program
• Stop program
• Rain off
• KWH meter (1 only)
• Frost sensors (2 only)
• 7 Direct controller sensor inputs connect to the controller terminal strip
• Analog pressure sensor — High, intermediate and low. Set points and
delays are programmable at controller.
• Tank Level (Requires SDS-100 w/ Ultrasonic Level Sensor)
• Digital water meter
• Low pressure
• Intermediate pressure (skips to next station in program sequence)
• High pressure
• Program start
• Aux Meter
• Programs watering in time, volume (litres) and precipitation (mm).
• Exclusive HydroSector™ for matched precipitation zones.
• Loop program for propagation.
• Run times in Hr : min : secs.
• DataValves™ can be assigned to any station.
• DataNodes™ can be assigned to any program.
• PumpNodes connect anywhere on the two-wire cable to pump-start re-
lays.
• Auxiliary pump for chemical/fertigation program.
• Individual pumps can be assigned for each program.
• 2 independent Frost programs
• Connect online via cellular data (3G / 4G modem req.), Wi-Fi (module
req.) or Ethernet (module req.).
• SignalCloud central control software accessible from
www.signalcloud.com & dedicated tablet app.
• SignalCloud Mobile Smartphone/Tablet App available for download on
Apple’s App Store and Google Play for Android.
Description
• Flexible setup
• Online connectivity
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Description
0.25 Hz max
0.25 Hz max
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Circuit board LED indicators
Led 1 = Power OK at Motherboard
Led 2 = Power OK at Micro Controller Board
Led 3 = (Flashes) = Micro Controller is OK
Led 4 = Power OK at Output Board
Led 5/6 = Two-Wire Power Output is ON
CHECKING CIRCUITRY FOR FAULTS:
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