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DXi User Manual
Glossary
irrigation system.
Rain Hold
A feature which stops all irrigation in the event of rain. Several options are associated
with rain shutdown including:
1. Rain hold on/off (indefinite period)
2. Programmable rain shutdown (user specifies the amount of time which the
controller is in rain hold)
3. Rain hold enable/disable on a per program basis.
Run Time
The amount of "on" time either in minutes/seconds or hours/minutes (setup option)
for a station.
Satellite
A term used for any controller which is connected to a Central Control System or a
submaster.
Satellite Address
Identifies each satellite within a multiple controller system. The address number is
alternately displayed on the base screen with the program number.
Sensor
A device used to detect and measure flow, moisture, wind or ET (evapotranspiration).
Start Time
The time of day which a program (or ISC) starts its execution.
Submaster
A submaster is a term used for a DXi controller which is being operated in
conjunction with an RMIS Central Control System. A submaster is a controller
which has specialized communications capability. It can be set up for direct two-way
communications with the Central Control PC either via radio, ethernet, wifi, or wire.
Additionally, the submaster has additional responsibility for communications to any
satellites which may be physically connected to it.
Unscheduled Flow
Defined as any water flow that is not scheduled or under the control of the controller.
Upper Limit
The maximum flow values or current allowed for a station or vavle before a violation
or alert occurs.
Report
An accounting of irrigation statistics and water usage.
Water Days