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OSMAC
G3 Satellite
®
User's Guide
The OSMAC
G3 offers intuitive faceplate capabilities,
®
superior diagnostics and can be installed as a
complete satellite or as a retrofit faceplate upgrade
for existing E-OSMAC
• 16 to 64 stations in 8-station increments
• Field programmable for future upgrades
• Operates as a stand-alone controller or
under the management of a central computer
• Supports radio communications with the
central computer
• 12 irrigation programs
• Independent stand-alone and central operation
• Multi-Manual, Program Start and Syringe manual
operations
• Operates up to 16 stations simultaneously
i
satellites.
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Summary of Contents for Toro OSMAC G3
- Page 1 OSMAC G3 Satellite ® User’s Guide The OSMAC G3 offers intuitive faceplate capabilities, ® superior diagnostics and can be installed as a complete satellite or as a retrofit faceplate upgrade for existing E-OSMAC satellites. ® • 16 to 64 stations in 8-station increments •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
Optional station switch capability and surge protection provide simple operation and added security. The intuitive OSMAC G3 user interface is easy to use and includes a back light for improved visibility in low-light conditions, yet it is completely viewable in direct sunlight. The faceplate’s simple navigation arrows and Select button allows for easy navigation and faster menu selection. -
Page 4: Modes Of Operation
Radio commands will be ignored. Off Mode – When placed in Off mode, the OSMAC G3 will not execute any watering operation whether it is scheduled or manually initiated. Any watering operation will terminate once the satellite is placed in Off mode. -
Page 5: Setting The Date And Mode
Step 3 – Press DOWN until Clock Mode is selected and press Select to edit. SELECT SELECT Step 4 – Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select between Am/Pm (12-Hour format) or 24 Hrs (International format). Step 5 – Press Select once the correct format is selected. -
Page 6: Setting Scheduled Watering
Sta#: 01–05 05 min Settings Simult : 06 Note: In order to run Scheduled Watering, you must set the OSMAC G3 controller to Local mode operation. See Comm Mode under Settings Menu section. Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select to access the controller menu. - Page 7 Simult : 06 Start - Scheduled Start Times The OSMAC G3 allows you to set up to 24 start times. Select the Start: to set or edit the start time and press the Select button . Use the UP and DOWN...
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Page 8: Setting Osmac G3 For Radio Communications
Setting OSMAC G3 for Radio Communications In order to send page commands to the OSMAC G3 controller, you must set and coordinate the satellite address and the transmitting and receiving frequency with the radio system being used. Satellite Address - Satellite address is the identification that is given to a particular satellite. In order to communicate with individual satellites, each satellite is given a unique satellite address. -
Page 9: Settings Menu
Settings Menu Station Settings Station Settings allows you to configure each station as an irrigation station or a switch. When a station is configured as a switch, that station is not affected by the rain delay function. When a switch is activated, it does not activate the pump terminal. -
Page 10: Comm Mode
Radio commands will be ignored. Off Mode – When placed in Off mode, the OSMAC G3 will not execute any watering operation whether it is scheduled or manually initiated. Any watering operation will terminate once the satellite is placed in Off mode. -
Page 11: Reset Sta's
Reset Unit: Enable Sta’s: No Selecting Yes to this menu will reset the OSMAC G3 controller to factory default values. All the parameters will reset except for satellite address, radio frequency and Communication mode. Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select to access the controller menu. -
Page 12: Clock Set
Clock Set Clock Set: 12:00am 12:00am Clock Mode: Am/Pm Date Mode: MMDDYY Date: 01/01/16 Fri Sat Address: 001 Max Sim Sta: 06 Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select to access the controller menu. SELECT SELECT Step 2 – Press DOWN until Settings is selected and press Select SELECT SELECT... -
Page 13: Date
Date Clock Set: 12:00am Clock Mode: Am/Pm Date Mode: MMDDYY MMDDYY Date: 01/01/16 Fri Sat Address: 001 Max Sim Sta: 06 Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select to access the controller menu. SELECT SELECT Step 2 – Press DOWN until Settings is selected and press Select SELECT SELECT... -
Page 14: Display Adj
SELECT Radio Settings Radio Settings allows you to set the communication frequency OSMAC G3 radio. OSMAC G3 radio is preprogrammed with 6 radio frequencies that are commonly used in Toro irrigation systems. If the preprogrammed frequencies are not suitable for your use, you can edit any of the frequencies to your desired radio frequency. - Page 15 Reset Radio Defaults Current Draw 90mA Log All Sat - Used for troubleshooting at the direction of Toro support. Leave value at No . RSSI Enable - Used for troubleshooting at the direction of Toro support. Leave value at Yes .
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Page 16: Manual Watering
Manual Watering M-Manual - Manually start a station or stations manually and specify a runtime. What’s Running STOP Watering Manual : M-Manual Manual Watering START M-Manual Sta#: 01-01 10 min Scheduled Watering START Programs Simult : 05 Communication START Syringes START Diagnostics Settings... -
Page 17: Syringe
Syringe - Manually start a scheduled program before the set start time with a different runtime. What’s Running STOP Watering Manual : Syringe Manual Watering START M-Manual Runtime: 01 min Scheduled Watering START Programs Program: 01 Communication START Syringes START Diagnostics Settings Step 1 –... -
Page 18: Comm Mode
Radio commands will be ignored. Off Mode – When placed in Off mode, the OSMAC G3 will not execute any watering operation whether it is scheduled or manually initiated. Any watering operation will terminate once the satellite is placed in Off mode. -
Page 19: Seq Stations
Seq Stations – Utilize this function to test all of the OSMAC G3 stations. To activate, navigate to On each for and press Select . Use the UP and DOWN arrows to set the amount of time for each of the stations... - Page 20 “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 CISPR 22 Class B product © The Toro Company • Irrigation Business • www.toro.com Part Number 373-0888 Revision A...