Maxicom2 ™ Central Control System Irrigation Management Designed to Fit Your Needs

Rain Bird Corporation Rain Bird Corporation Rain Bird International, Inc. Contractor Division Commercial Division 145 North Grand Avenue 970 West Sierra Madre Avenue 6991 East Southpoint Road Glendora, CA 91741 Azusa, CA 91702 Tucson, AZ 85706 Phone: (626) 963-9311 Phone: (626) 963-9311 Phone: (520) 741-6100 Fax: (626) 963-4287 Fax: (626) 812-3411 Fax: (520) 741-6522 Rain Bird Technical Services Specification Hotline www.rainbird.com 800-247-3782 (U.S. & Canada only) 800-458-3005 (U.S. & Canada only) [email protected]

® Registered Trademark of Rain Bird Corporation © 2002 Rain Bird Corporation 9/02 D37162B Maxicom2 puts you in control of Intelligent use of water. the Maxicom2 Central Control System. CCU-to-field communications multiple site irrigation. While easy-to-use central control is the This easy-to-use device can start/stop that fit your needs. If you’re in charge of multi-site commer- primary purpose of Maxicom2, effective stations or schedules from a hand-held Selecting the type of communication cial or industrial irrigation, you know thesystem management could ultimately radio, cellular, or land-line telephone. between the CCU device and the field We give you a variety of Central challenges of water management. And,result if in water savings of, up to, 25-45% satellite controllers is simple. For new Controller to CCU communications you’re like other irrigation professionals,per year. Especially in periods of drought installations, using Two-Wire Path (com- More than just water options, so you can choose one of the fol- you’ve wanted a “smart” irrigation systemand water restrictions, reduced usage munications cable) to directly connect conservation. lowing configurations that best meets that lets you control multiple sites to and waste (run-off, etc) can mean exten- the field devices can be the most cost- Along with water savings, Maxicom2 pro- your needs. your exact specifications. Of course, user-sive savings for school districts, parks, effective, secure, reliable form of commu- vides the end-user with an environmen- friendliness tops your list, too. planned communities, and corporate nication. The Rain Bird Central Control tal management tool that includes many Telephone communication By far, one of campus sites. Hardware can even communicate additional benefits: the most reliable forms of communica- through unused twisted pair runs of your Reduced Labor Costs – By regulating tion available, installation can be accom- Features that allow you to achieve superi- installed telephone system. MAXI-Link all irrigation schedules from a single PC, plished anywhere a standard telephone or water conservation include: ™ the user will no longer need to make line can be run to your field devices. A Individual irrigation schedules – schedule adjustments at each controller. standard modem is all that is requiredWireless at is an option for sites where land- Schedules can be adjusted for plant Time and water savings – System the Central Controller, which communi-scaping already exists or where hardwire types, environmental conditions, season- shutdowns for maintenance or emergen- cates with the built-in modem in the installation is impractical. ality, germination, and fertilization. cies can now take seconds instead of CCU/ ESP-Site Satellite device in the Water Budgeting – Station run times hours. field. can be adjusted by schedule or by a water Reduced fertilizer and chemical budget macro. usage – Good irrigation management can Cellular telephone communication An Cycle + Soak reduce over-watering and run-off, result- analog cellular interface and power sup- ing in good plant health while minimiz- ply at the CCU/ ESP-Site Satellite allows ™ – Irrigation times can ing pest infestations and disease. reliable communication when a standard be set to correspond to a site’s soil condi- Non-irrigation systems control – telephone line can not be run to field tions and soil infiltration rate, minimiz- Lighting, fountains, and security gates devices. ing runoff. can all be controlled through the Maxicom Flo-Watch ™ – Main line and lateral Maxicom Radio communication Radio2 communi-at line piping is monitored for excessive and sites withcation little allows disruption you to of install landscape Maxicom 2 by Rain Bird makes irrigation unscheduled flow. When detected, the 2 system. for communications. For radio/ point-to- point communication, Maxicom management a simple, accurate, and system initiates a process to locate and 2 can uti- labor-efficient task. It’s a central control eliminate the problem. Personalized for your lize licensed radio frequencies to com- system that helps you achieve superior Flo-Manager ™ – The system monitors requirements municate with CCUs/ ESP-Site Satellites. Backed by Superior Support. water management effectiveness – at an and sequences valves scheduled to be How do you find the right system compo- With a large distribution network around unlimited number of locations. Hardwire communication For installa- turned on, so expected demand does not nents to meet your needs? Don’t worry, the world and comprehensive support Central Control System Control Central With Maxicom exceed hydraulic capacity. Flo-Manager tions where the central computer is 2, one computer com- Rain Bird makes it easy. To start, plan offerings, Rain Bird is considered by located on-site, hardwire may be the facilitates multi-station operation, which Maxicom mand center is the hub for all manage- 2 utilizes a Central Controller many to have the finest support in the may shorten the total run time and most cost-effective and secure form of ment activity. Yet for all its sophistication, industry. You can count on Rain Bird’s installed at a primary location. communication. Direct connection watering window. Central Control Support Team for infor- Maxicom 2 Information is transmitted from this requires no computer lan- Automatic ET adjustment - Optional between the Central Controller and Central Controller to a Cluster Control mation and assistance on technical guage or typing skills – it’s Windows- Weather Stations allow calculation of CCU/ ESP-Site Satellite is accomplished Unit (CCU) or ESP-Site Satellite in the issues related to the installation, func- based interface is truly user-friendly withdaily evapotranspiration (ET) values and using serial cables or hardwire modems. field. The CCU acts as the system’s “com- tions, and product features of Rain Bird on-screen explanations and prompting. automatically adjust station run times to puter-in-the-field” which then communi- software and central control hardware. In replace only water used. Other methods of communications that cates and manages as many as 28 satel- addition, you can depend on Rain Bird’s Put Maxicom Rain Watch – Monitor rainfall and have been successfully implemented 2 to work and your irrigation lite controllers or other field devices, Central Control Specialists for assistance respond by pausing irrigation at the first include CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet will be managed in the most efficient allowing control of an unlimited number with installation and on-going field sign of rainfall and determines if irriga- Data), Fiber Optic Modems, and Spread means possible, resulting in precise of sites from one Central Controller. An support. tion currently scheduled should continue Spectrum Radios. watering of diverse landscapes; cost sav- ESP-Site Satellite combines the capabili- or be canceled. ings to your organization on water, labor, ties of a CCU with the power of an The FREEDOM System and power; as well as longer system and ESP-SAT controller for single site man- pump life, resulting in lower system agement (up to 40 stations). ™ - A remote maintenance costs. control system designed specifically for Computer-to-CCU/ESP Site Satellite CCU-to-Field 2 With a variety of Computer-to-CCU/ESP Site Satellite transmission options to Maxicom utilizes two different types of communication from the CCU choose from, you can choose the configuration that best meets your needs. to the satellite controllers at each site. New systems may use Two-Wire Communication Path for added reliability. Retrofit systems may use MAXILink™ Wireless Communication for ease of installation. ESP Site Satellite controllers do not require CCU-to-field communications.

Telephone Communication Two-Wire Communication Path

Dial-tone telephone service is used at the site to allow the central comput- Up to 28 Devices Satellite (SATs/Decoders) per CCU er modem to “call” the CCUs/ESP Site Satellites. The central computer sends schedules and retrieves field operation data automatically each day. Sensor or Satellite Satellite Switch Operated Telephone communication can operate anywhere in the world where a Modem Devices telephone line can be accessed. Telephone CCU Valves Valves

Cellular Telephone Communication MAXILink Wireless Communication

These can operate anywhere the local cellular system operates. A Up to 28 Devices standard telephone modem at the central computer site contacts the (SATs/Decoders) per CCU CCU/ESP Site Satellite via cellular telephone and modem at each site. Ideal Radio- Linked for remote location sites. Satellite Modem Radio-Linked Satellite Cellular Sensor or Phone CCU Switch Operated Valves Valves Devices

Hardwire Communication MAXILink,™ another big Most practical when the central computer is installed close to the advantage of the Maxicom2 System. CCU/ESP Site Satellite or where secure communication lines are required. (Direct Hardwire Rain Bird’s MAXILink communication system represents the cutting edge of data Connection) By installing new wire or using existing wire systems such as “dry-pair” exchange technology. Using radio communication, Rain Bird’s satellite controllers leased telephone line, the central computer can communicate with the communicate constantly with the CCUs (Cluster Control Units), Maxicom2’s mid- CCU/ESP Site Satellite field devices up to four miles away. dle managers in the Maxicom2 Central Control System. Each satellite controller has CCU or ESP Site Satellite a data radio unit communicating with the CCU’s data radio unit. No wires, no trenching, just clean pure communication. Fiber Optics To maximize reliability, Rain Bird satellite controllers with MAXILink, which include the Central Output Module (COM) unit, also have check systems built in to Fiber Optics provide fast, secure data communication between the central monitor the communication between the CCU and the controller. If any data is not computer and field CCU/ESP Site Satellite units. Fiber optic modems (Direct Fiber Optic Communication Path Options Path Communication Connection) received properly, the unit automatically re-sends the information and rechecks it transfer data and check the information for accuracy automatically. for accuracy. This assures constant reliable communication at all times, with no strings attached. CCU or ESP Site Satellite • Simple, easy installation • Increases planning options, both for seasonal and budget • Requires no unsightly, disruptive considerations Radio/Point-to-Point Communication trenching for installation, repairs Maxicom2 can use radio frequencies to communicate with CCUs/ESP Site or alterations • Access to all Maxicom2 features Satellites. A radio base-station is set up at the central computer which (Point-to-Point • Saves installation labor • Available on any new, or existing transmits data to the mobile radio installed in the CCU/ESP Site Satellite. Link) Maxicom2 system • Allows for easy system retrofit/expansion • Remote area installation using Radio Radio solar power CCU or ESP Site Satellite • Reliable data radio communication Types of Communication *Radio/Modem available from local source only. Required for Computer-to-CCU communication path only. COM-LINK/R COM-TW SBM-SAT-TW (link radio - stainless steel pedestal) ESP-SAT-LS (link radio - wall mount) ESP-SAT-LW (two-wire - stainless steel pedestal) ESP-SAT-2S (two-wire - wall mount) ESP-SAT-2W Satellites Maxicom (stainless steel pedestal) ESP Site Satellite (wall mount) ESP Site Satellite ESP Site Satellite Package Maxicom (stainless steel pedestal) CCU-28-SS (stainless steel pedestal) CCU-6-SS (28 channels) CCU-28 (6 channels) CCU-6 CCU Package Maxicom Maxicom Software Package Maxicom Computer-to-CCU/ESP Site Satellite 2 2 2 2 Software Telephone Telephone Telephone ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• Telephone Telephone Telephone Cellular Cellular Cellular Hardwire Hardwire Hardwire Optics Optics Optics Fiber Fiber Fiber Point-to-Point Point-to-Point Point-to- Radio* Radio* Radio* Point C-oFedThe Pros on Maxicom CCU-to-Field Two-Wire Two-Wire Two-Wire Path Path Path / N/A N/A N/A N/A • • • • •• •• •• •• •• MAXILink MAXILink MAXILink Wireless Wireless Wireless • • • ™ ™ ™ oaMnav,Pr aae,E eioPr,Mdi,Spain Madrid, El Retiro Park, Park Manager, Rosa Montalvo, Maxicom water. conserves Florida Greater Orlando, Orlando Aviation Irrigation Authority, Tech III, David Zornes, Maxicom makes work easier. California Camino Real Park,Ventura, City of San Buenaventura, ParksTerry Supervisor, Murphy, Maxicom saves money. one year and 10% the following year. tion to the labor savings Maxicom allowed Ventura to successfully cut water consumption 20% in to hire off and on lights. two people a year to turn Now Maxicom takes care of it for me.” In addi- to send someone out the park site.” beloved parks. the system, and with help of Maxicomlearn we’ve reduced water usage by over 30%.” 800 Rain Bird R-50 rotors and 1,500 pop-up spray heads throughout the park. it’s easy to been very water per day. Maxicom a system of this magnitude precisely.” helps us run lected in lakes throughout the property. During midsummer we use over one million gallons of controllers, and 13 CCUs. Of the water we use, 90% is from reuse and the other 10% is water col- times and number of days, the watering Maxicomsatellite and vary makes my life much easier. “The same holds true for the athletic fields and tennis court lights,” for the athletic fields and tennis court same holds true “The continues Murphy. “I had Rain Bird’s technology has helped preserve one of Europe’s newest irrigation oldest and most According to Park Manager Rosa Montalvo, “I can now precisely adjust the operation of over “We have about 230,000 rotors and sprays, valves, emitters, 1,369 irrigation 60,000 drip 111 rains,” says Murphy. “We used to have do it manually, which meant I had Maxicom System. “Maxicom when it off the sprinklers automatically turns Terry Murphy and lighting problems by solved her irrigation installing a (lighted), two youth baseball fields, basketball and sand volleyball courts. ed), two softball fields (lighted), a regulation softball/baseball diamond Camino Real Park is a 38-acre (light- complex containing eight tennis courts Bird’s Maxicom setting. system into this centuries-old growing population. To address these needs, Madrid incorporated Rain inhabitants. The park’s immaculate 160 acres enjoy almost constant use. Today, haven for Madrid’s park is a favorite this 17th century 3.4 million Madrid’s El Retiro Park garden was once the private of Spanish royalty. makes David Zornes call Maxicom “a lifesaver”. ical are showcased. requirements, watering They all have varying which planters to courtyards and atriums, a diversity of plants from native to trop- acres.irrigated From areas large turf to individual landscaped beds, raised The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has plantings on over property 450 Parks like El Retiro are being challenged by the water demands of a He says, the ability to pick out individual zones from“With a single