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