Lynx Smart Satellite User’s Guide • 16 to 64 stations in 16-station increments • Field programmable for future upgrades • Operates as a stand-alone controller or under the management of a central computer • Supports wireline or radio communications with the central computer • Supports hybrid communication (wireline and radio) for increased flexibility and cost effectiveness • 64 irrigation programs • Multi-Manual, Program Start and Syringe manual operations • Operates up to 32 stations simultaneously
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Radio Specifications Equipment Type – Digital Data radio Frequency Band – UHF RF Output Power – 0.5 to 5.0 watts, Programmable Current Consumption: Standby (Muted) – < 65 mA Transmit 2 watts RF power – < 1.0A FCC License: FCC ID# Pending Fuse & Circuit Breaker Specifications Power Supply: 1.5A On/Off Switch/Circuit Breaker – Main Power Input 3.2A Fuse (Slow-Blow) – Field Output 4.0A Circuit Breaker – Control Functions (Faceplate) Output Board : 3A Fuse Communication Board : 0.
+Introduction The Toro Lynx Smart Satellite combines modular flexibility, ease of use and increased programmability in a single controller. Modularity means flexibility. The Lynx Smart Satellite is available from 16 to 64 stations, and can expand in 16-station increments to meet your needs. Station switch capability and optional surge protection provide simple operation and added security.
Faceplate Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Left and Right keys allow you to select the next entry field within the same menu line. Any changes will be saved after you exit each entry field. Up and Down keys allow you to scroll up and down through the menu items. Operation Mode LED Display will indicate the current satellite operation mode. 3 2 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 LCD Panel can display six 20-character lines.
Internal Components Front Internal Parts 1 2 3 4 5 Back Internal Parts 7 33 34 6 35 8 9 10 13 16 14 14 13 13 12 12 15 12 17 17 18 18 19 20 17 17 11 18 18 20 20 27 28 26 22 21 29 30 31 32 23 24 25 Relay Board FUSE 24VAC +17V +17VFAULT +12V +12VFAULT +5V 36 37 6 38 39 40 41 42
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Faceplate to Radio/Modem Port - Interface the Radio Adapter Board to the faceplate. If the Satellite is not equipped with a Radio Adapter Board, it can be used to interface with the Modem Board. USB Port - Service port to update Smart Satellite’s firmware. Serial Communication Port - Used by authorized service personnel for satellite diagnostics. Auxiliary/Service Port - Used for in-field service and diagnostic.
Power-Up Diagnostics Upon power-up, the satellite will display: Lynx Smart Satellite Booting The Lynx Smart Satellite will automatically initiate a diagnostic test during power-up. This function will take approximately ten seconds and it can not be bypassed. If a problem is detected during the test, it will be indicated on the display. This status information can not be edited. The information is as follows: Example: Rev: 1.
If the satellite has an active running program, the display will read: Sun 5/15/16 02:31 pm Sat# 001-001 Sec: 57 Day Change: 12:00am Running 01 programs P01 Sta01 00:09:46 P02 Sta02 %00:05:00 P03 Sta03D 00:05:00 P04 Sta10P 00:12:00 P05 Soak12 00:01:32 Man Sta21 00:10:00 Man Sta22S 00:10:00 Indicates Station 01 of Program 01 is active with 9 mins and 46 secs of runtime. The % symbol indicates that station 02 has been percent adjusted. The “D” symbol indicates that station 03 is disabled.
Pause / Resume Key Press Pause to suspend an active program or manual irrigation. Pressing pause also allows you to specify the pause duration. Programs can be paused up to 4 hours and 59 minutes. Pause / Resume Function Directions Pause function example: Program 01 has been manually activated. Pause program 01 operation for 30 minutes. 1. Press Pause . to select All, M-Man or Prg:XX (XX = the program number). If multiple 2.
Pause All All currently running programs, multi-manual and syringe will be suspended until the pause time expires. New start is allowed only for Manual functions. Additional programs that are scheduled to start while Pause All is in effect will be stacked until the pause time expires. Pause All Timed out All activity delayed by Pause All function will resume. Programs and Manual functions that were paused after the Pause All function will resume when their pause time expires.
Unit Settings Unit Settings allows you to set satellite parameters such as Time, Date and Language. Press Up or Down to navigate through the menus. Press Left or Right to navigate to the next entry field. Use the Input Dial to select values when editing. Comm Mode Hold All Hold Rain Reset Prg’s Reset Sta’s Reset Unit Enabl Sta’s Reset Amps : : : : : : : : Central None None No No No No No Comm Mode: – Select the satellite mode of operation between Central, Local or Off mode.
Set Amp Tol: – Sets current (Amps) tolerance. The Lynx Smart Satellite will use this value to determine if an under or over current event. OvrAmpsStaDis: – (Over Amperage Station Disable) When set to Yes, Lynx Smart Satellite will disable the offending station from activating during an over current event. You must clear the alarm to reactivate the offending station. To clear alarm, press Station Settings , then press Down to select Clr Alarm.
Station Settings Station Settings allows you to set parameters specific to each station. Press Up or Down to navigate through the menus. Press Left or Right to navigate to the next entry field. Use the Input Dial to select values when editing.
Scheduled Watering The Lynx Smart Satellite features 64 fully-independent resident programs. • Irrigation Program will activate a station or group of stations with up to 24 start times. The 2-week calendar scheduling can be varied from All (daily), Alternate, Weekdays only, Weekends only, None (Off) or specific days dictated by you. Percent adjust and the number of simultaneous active stations can be specified in this program.
Basic Schedule Setting Basic Irrigation Program example: Create Program 01 with stations 1–5 for 25 minutes each and stations 11–20 for 15 minutes each with a program adjustment of 110%. Set the start time at 6:30 am with five maximum simultaneous active station. P01 110% %05:02:30 01 Hold: None Type: Basic Start time: 06:30am Sta#: 01-05 00:25:00 Sta#: 11-20 00:15:00 Sta#: ----- --:--:-Simult : 05 The % symbol indicates that the total runtime is adjusted to 5 hours, 2 minutes and 30 seconds. 1.
1. Press the Scheduled Watering Key . The cursor is initially located at the program selection field. Use the to select the program (P01–P64) you want to create or modify. For this example, select Input Dial program 02. 2. Press Right to navigate to the percent adjustment field. Normally this setting will be 100% unless to weather or other condition suggest that less or more irrigation is needed. Use the Input Dial adjust the setting. For this example, no adjustment is needed (remains at 100%).
Grow In Schedule Setting Grow In Irrigation Program example: Create program 3 with stations 21–30 for 5 minutes each with no percent adjustment. Set the start time at 6:30 am and the end time at 4:00 pm. Set the delay for 2 hours and 15 minutes and the maximum simultaneous active station to 5. P01 100% 00:50:00 03 Hold: None Type: Grow In Start: 06:30am End : 4:00pm Delay: 2:15(hr:min) Sta#: 21-30 00:05:00 Sta#: ----- --:--:-Simult: 05 1. Press the Scheduled Watering Key .
GMM (Group Multi-Manual) Setting Create Group Multi-Manual with two sequences. Sequence 1 will have stations 1, 5, 7 and 9 with a runtime of 15 minutes per station. Sequence 2 will have stations 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 and 13 with a runtime of 20 minutes per station. The GMM will have two start times, one at 3 am and the other at 9 pm. GMM shall run only on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Station Based Flow Management The SBF (Station Based Flow) screen can be accessed from the Scheduled Watering menu. Follow the steps to access. SBF List Event Start 12:00am Run 00:10:00 Program Start 001 S22 P26 (80) Indicates the Event Number Indicates the Start Time followed by the Station Number Indicates the Runtime [Hrs:Min:Sec] followed by the Program Number Indicates Miscellaneous Function Code 1. Press the Scheduled Watering Key . The cursor is initially located at the program selection field.
6. Press Down to navigate to the next entry field. Notice that a new Sta: line was created. Fill this line only if irrigating multiple ranges of stations, otherwise, leave this line blank. to navigate to the Simult: field. Use the Input Dial to set the maximum number 7. Press Down of stations that can be activated simultaneously. For this example, set the value to 03. 8. Press Start to activate or press Home to cancel and revert back to the default display.
Start Program Select Start Prog to activate a watering program regardless of its set start time. Start Program example: Manually activate Program 16. Manual: Syringe Start Prog Program: 16 Press to water Note: An irrigation program must be configured to activate Manual Program. A program on hold can still be manually activated. 1. Press the Manual Watering Key 2. Use the Input Dial . to select Start Prog. 3. Press Down to navigate to the Program: field. Use the Input Dial program to activate.
Diagnostic and Radio Settings The Diagnostics function of the Lynx Smart Satellite allows for easy system troubleshooting. Within this function, the user can monitor the satellite’s internal voltages as well as check the satellite’s firmware version. Use the Input Dial Menu: Link Monitor – to navigate through the menus while in the Menu: field. Monitors the satellite’s communication traffic.
Station Amps – Menu: Station Amps Sta 01 : 0.218 Amp Nominal : 0.210 Amp Tol +/- : 0.040 Amp No alarm events Pump Nomn: 0.212 Amp Disable : No Displays the station’s current output. Press Down to navigate to the Sta to select the station you want to 01: field, then use the Input Dial monitor. Reset Nominal Current - Press Down to navigate to the Nominal: field. to select Reset. Press Down to reset. Use the Input Dial to navigate to the Tol+/–: field.
Radio Info – Menu: Radio Info Model# RV-M7 Version E28 Serial# 8276891 Last RSSI -66dB Get more: No Serial# 8276891 Temperature 30C Input Volts 12.2V Current Draw 100mA Radio Settings – Menu: Radio Settings Radio Power: 040% Radio Addr: 1023 RSSI Enable: No Set Radio Dflts: No (Radio info menu is not available if Radio is set to “None”) Information from the radio is read at power up and shown. It shows the radio model number, serial number, the last RSSI if enabled, and other information.
Message Log – Menu: Message Log Clear History: No 06/13 06/13 06/13 06/13 12:00:27 12:00:27 12:00:27 12:00:27 G001 G104 G180 G180 -71db -69db -72db -70db Menu: Message Log Clear History: No 000 bytes[c0]02 000 bytes[c0]02 000 bytes[c0]02 000 bytes[c0]00 Menu: Link Settings – Menu: Link Settings Lead (On) : 750ms Hang (Off): 020ms Baud Rate : 1200 Radio: Digital(Dig) RSSI Enable: Yes The message log will show the last 100 messages the satellite received, excluding consecutive poll messages.
Troubleshooting Guide Power Transformer AC Power Terminals 1 2 3 4 6 5 Relay Board Electrical Protection 1 - Main Power Switch / 1.5A Circuit Breaker - Protects the controller from a short circuit on the incoming power line. 2 - Input Voltage Select Switch - Set the input power supply to 115 VAC or 230 VAC 3 - 3.2A Slow Blow Fuse - Protects the controller from a short circuit on the 24 VAC field common wire or from excessive simultaneous activated solenoids. 4 - 4.
7 8 9 10 Pump/Communication Surge Board 7 - 0.5A Fuse - Communication Line Protection 8 - 0.5A Fuse - Communication Line Protection 9 - 8.0A Fuse - Common Line Protection 10 - 0.
Lithium Battery Replacement Procedure WARNING! DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE OF BATTERY. ALWAYS DISPOSE A 3.0V Lithium battery (P/N 363-8154) is installed behind the faceplate circuit board to sustain the controller’s time and date for approximately 10 years without any additional power. 1. Place the controller’s power switch to the OFF position. 2.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Radio complies with FCC Part 22 and Part 90 of the FCC Rules Domestic: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a FCC Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
