IQ™ Network Communication Cartridge

Tech Spec

Network Communication Cartridges upgrade Server and Client satellites using high-speed ESP-LXME, ESP-LXMEF, ESP-LXD and ESP-LXIVM data cable for IQNet communication require Series standalone controllers to IQ satellite installation of an IQ CM Communication controllers capable of being controlled by the Module. Server and Client satellites using radio IQ Platform. The communication cartridge connects communication for IQNet communication to the back of the controller faceplate and provides require installation of an IQSSRADIO or RBSS- the communication link between the IQ central TN9B radio. Each cartridge kit includes cables computer, mobile devices and the remote site to connect the communication cartridge to controllers. connection module and/or radio. Applications NCC-4G Cellular Cartridge IQ is the perfect irrigation control solution for • Includes embedded 4G Cellular Data Modem parks departments, school districts, property with antenna connector managers, landscape maintenance contractors, • Includes internal antenna for plastic IQ FSCM-LXME Flow Smart and water managers. IQ can manage small controller enclosures (optional external single-controller sites as well as large multi- antenna available for metal case Connection Module controller sites. Communication cartridges are controller enclosures) • Provides IQNet high-speed data cable compatible with the ESP-LXME traditionally- connections for ESP-LXME Controller wired controllers with 1 to 48 station capacity, • Requires 4G Cellular data service plan ESP-LXD 2-wire controllers with 1 to 200 station purchased from Rain Bird with cellular • Includes Flow Smart Module and Base capacity, and ESP-LXIVM 2-wire controllers with service included Module functions 1 to 240 station capacity. • Used for Direct or Server Satellite • Replaces standard ESP-LXME Base Module Communication cartridges are initially applications requiring wireless Cellular configured through a setup wizard provided communication with the IQ central computer IQ CM-LXD Connection Module in the ESP-LX Series Controller IQ Settings dial NCC-EN Ethernet Cartridge • Provides IQNet high-speed data position. Communication setting parameters cable connections for ESP-LXD and are configured through the IQ software or the IQ • Includes embedded Ethernet Network ESP-LXIVM Controllers Modem with RJ-45 port Configuration Software designed for netbook/ • Installs in ESP-LXD/ESP-LXIVM laptop/Windows tablet use on the job site. • Includes RJ-45e patch cable 0 (zero) module slot • Requires LAN network static IP address Direct Satellites IQ SS-Radio Radio Modem • Used for Direct or Server Satellite Single controller sites would use a • Fully enclosed in ruggedized hard case communication cartridge configured as a applications requiring Ethernet LAN Direct satellite. A Direct satellite has an IQ network communication with the IQ • Provides IQNet wireless radio central computer communication connection central computer communication between Server and Client satellite controllers but no network connections to other satellites NCC-RSRS232 Cartridge in the system. • Can also be used with the IQ NCC-RS RS232 • Includes RS-232 Port for IQ Direct Cable or Cartridge for IQ central computer to Direct or Server & Client Satellites External Modem communication connection Server satellite radio communication Multi-controller sites would use one to the IQ central computer • Includes power supply and external antenna communication cartridge configured as a • Includes external modem cable (IQ Direct (programming software and cable Server satellite and the other communication Cable provided with IQ Software Package) provided separately) cartridges configured as Client satellites. The • Used for Direct or Server Satellite applications Server satellite has an IQ central computer requiring direct cable connection or external RBSS-TN9N Radio Modem communication connection and shares this modem (radio or other third-party device) • In plastic case for surface mounting communication connection with the Client communication with the IQ central computer satellites though high-speed data cable or • Provides IQNet wireless radio communication radios. The communication connection between • Used for Client Satellite applications between Server and Client satellite controllers Server and Client satellites is called the IQNet™. requiring IQNet high-speed data cable or • Can also be used with the IQNCC-RS RS-232 Satellites on a common IQNet can share weather radio communication with the Server Satellite Cartridge for IQ central computer to Direct or sensors and master valves. Server satellite radio communication • Includes power supply and external antenna (programming software and cable provided separately) Specifications the system central computer via the primary The RS-232 communication cartridge shall (IQ) communication port. Configuring the incorporate an RS-232 Port for connection to an The irrigation central control system shall be communication cartridge as a Server satellite external modem. The communication cartridge the IQ Platform as hereafter specified and as shall enable the IQNet high-speed data cable shall be provided with an external modem cable. shown on the drawings. The system shall be fully (CM) and radio (Radio) communication ports for programmable, providing the operator with Server and Client satellite controllers shall utilize communication with Client satellite controllers. absolute and full control of the entire control a Connection Module to connect to the IQNet via A single Server satellite shall be capable of system. The system shall provide a degree of high-speed data cable. The Connection Module networking up to 150 Client satellites across the flexibility such that, in effect, anything that could shall be controlled by the cartridge CM port. IQNet network. be done at the satellite controller shall be capable Connection Modules shall provide quick connect of being done at the central computer. Communication cartridges configured as a terminals for connection to the 2 communication Client satellite shall communicate via the IQNet conductors as well as ground. The system hardware interface to the controller network with a Server satellite. The Client shall be the NCC Communication Cartridge. Server and Client satellite controllers shall utilize satellite shall not have direct communication The cartridge shall be designed to install in a Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Digital with the system central computer but shall the ESP-LXME, ESP-LXD or ESP-LXIVM Series Radio for wireless communication on the IQNet. instead use the Server satellite connection. Controller faceplate. No tools shall be required The radio shall be controlled by the cartridge Client satellite primary (IQ) communication for communication cartridge installation. The Radio port. A connector cable to interconnect port shall be disabled. Configuring the communication cartridge shall receive power the cartridge and radio shall be supplied with communication cartridge as a Client satellite through a ribbon cable connection to the the cartridge. shall enable the IQNet high-speed data cable controller front panel. (CM) and radio (Radio) communication ports for The system central computer shall be capable The communication cartridge shall be configured communication with a Server satellite controller. of upgrading (reflashing) the communication and monitored through a dedicated dial position cartridge firmware through the IQ Satellite controllers on a single IQNet network on the controller front panel. In this dial position communication port. In this way, new features can share up to 10 master valves and 32 weather the communication cartridge shall be in control can be deployed without the need to replace the sensors. Master valves and weather sensors shall of the controller display and user interface existing communication cartridges. be shared across ESP-LXME traditionally-wired softkeys. The user interface shall include a setup and ESP-LXD/ESP-LXIVM 2-wire controllers. The communication cartridge shall keep a log of wizard to guide the user through the required all controller and IQNet activity for upload to the configuration settings. The communication Communication Cartridges shall be available with system central computer. cartridge shall be user configurable as a Direct, 4G Cellular, Ethernet, or RS-232 external modem The IQ Platform shall be as manufactured by Rain Server, or Client satellite controller. port. Communication cartridges with 4G Cellular, Ethernet, and WiFi shall utilize static IP addresses for Bird Corporation. The communication cartridge shall incorporate 3 communication with the system central computer. communication ports to communicate with the system central computer as well as communicate The 4G Cellular communication cartridge with other communication cartridge equipped (IQ4614) shall incorporate a 4G Cellular data How to Specify controllers via high-speed data cable and/or radio modem. A SIM card configured with a static IP communication. The communication cartridge shall address on a wireless network is required. NCC IQ CM incorporate status lights (LEDs) showing the real- The 4G Cellular communication cartridge (IQ4614X) time status of the cartridge communication ports. shall incorporate a 4G Cellular data modem and a Network Communication IQ Connection Module Cartridge Communication cartridges configured as a SIM card configured with a static IP address on a IQ FSCM-LXME for ESP-LXME Direct satellite shall communicate directly with wireless network with one year of service. IQ4G-X IQ CM-LXD for ESP-LXD/ NCC-EN Ethernet ESP-LXIVM the system central computer via the primary The Ethernet communication cartridge shall NCC-RS RS232 (IQ) communication port. Configuring the incorporate an Ethernet modem. Connection to X= IQ SS-RADIO communication cartridge as Direct satellite shall the site local area network (LAN) shall be via the A: Australia disable the IQNet high-speed data cable (CM) and provided RJ-45e patch cable. B: USA radio (Radio) communication ports. C: Canada IQ Radio Modem E: Europe Communication cartridges configured as a I: International IQ SS-RADIO RBSS-TN9B Radio Server satellite shall communicate directly with

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