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RainMaster PROMAX User Manual
Summary of PROMAX
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Fm remote control system user manual models: promax promax-ua march 2001 document no. 500055 rev. C pro max.
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page ii table of contents 1.0 introduction............................................................................................................. 2 1.1 pro max features............................................................................
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page ii 5.0 checking out electrical problems ...................................................................... 26 5.1 field wiring shorts, the receiver, and rain master controllers .......................... 26 5.2 field wiring shorts, the re...
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Pro max congratulations…you have chosen one of the ultimate weapons to use in keeping maintenance costs down and satisfaction high – the rain master pro max remote control system. Rain master engineers take great pride in all their work, but they are especially proud of pro max. You’ll find it packe...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 2 1.0 introduction the pro max remote control system is designed to save valuable time and energy, which would have been spent walking back and forth between the controller and the irrigation field zone location. It makes light work of system...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 3 intelligence • detects and provides an audible alert against field wiring short circuits (model promax-ua). • no more tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses during installation checkout. • receiver has built-in safety default to automatica...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 4 locations, which are indoors, especially basements, or structures, which are concrete and steel. It may be possible to remotely locate an external antenna whenever poor pro max receiver locations exist. Call rain master technical support fo...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 5 united states federal communications commission 1270 fairfield road gettysburg, pa 17325-7245 1-800-322-1117 canada department of communications 1241 clyde avenue ottawa, ontario k2c 143 mexico sectretaria de comunicaciones y transportes di...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 6 promax parts list part no. Ref. Description pm-xmtr 1 pro max remote radio transmitter pm-rcvr 2 pro max remote receiver pm-ser99 3 36” remote cable 500055 4 pro max user’s manual pm-case 5 pro max carrying case pm-ant-xmtr 6 antenna, bnc p...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 7 upon receiver connection beep response description 1 beep (1/2 sec) ready 2 beeps multi-pro max receiver mode: • requires corresponding access code to enable pro max receiver operation. 3 beeps failed internal diagnostic tests. Contact rain...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 8 1. Part no. Jack-irc • factory installed permanent interface. • factory programmed pro max receiver with a programmed access code (1-999). Access codes are required whenever one pro max transmitter controls multiple pro max pro max receiver...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 9 figure 5: pro max transmitter (pm-xmtr).
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 10 2.3 keystroke operation the pro max keyboard layout is shown in figure 4. Basic operation function keystrokes increment to next station decrement to next station turn on station 12 turn off station 12 turn on master valve/pump turn off mas...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 11 multiple stations on (add stations) function keystrokes turn on multiple stations 1, 2, 6, turn station 6 off (station 1, 2 remain) turn all stations off turn all stations off and increment the stations selected from last station * when th...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 12 using multiple receivers (access code) function keystrokes enable pro max receiver #15. Controller now accepts all remote keys. Disable pro max receiver #15 disable all pro max receivers ** this function only works with the following rain ...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 13 3.0 model promax-ua remote control system (universal) the promax-ua universal adapter model offers the capability to connect to virtually any controller, regardless of manufacturer. This system consists of: figure 6: complete promax-ua sys...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 14 note: if you have purchased model promax-ua and you need to connect to a rain master controller, the universal adapter box (pm- udapt) is not required. Refer to section 2.0 for installation and operation. In cases where the controller does...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 15 procedure (refer to figure 7) step 1 remove power from the controller. Step 2 connect a single wire to each station (up to 32) of the rmis part number 32pc wiring harness at the controller’s terminal strip. The field wiring should remain c...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 16 step 5 connect the wire from the pc cables 24 volts ac to the 24 volts ac terminal of the controller. Note that the pc cable has only one wire for 24 volts ac despite the controller having two 24 volts ac terminals. This is because the con...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 17 removed. Follow the connection instructions for the permanent connector, be very careful that the alligator clips are secure and not “shorting” to any metal or each other. 3.4 disconnecting the promax-ua from a non-rain master controller t...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 18 step 1 disconnect the large 37 pin connector plug from the universal adaptor by grasping the plug’s body, not by the cable, and pull straight out. 3.7 non-rain master controllers lacking 24 volts ac 24 volts ac is required to power the uni...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 19 refer to section 2.3. Figure 10: promax-ua permanent connection 4.0 detailed operation 4.1 remote operation when the remote pro max receiver is connected to a rain master controller, all running programs are aborted, any stations and/or an...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 20 off, prior to the next station turning on. This is also true with pro max with one exception. The add stations feature has been incorporated so that multiple stations may be turned on simultaneously. Each time a key is depressed at the pro...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 21 4.4 on and off keys when the on key is pressed, the station previously entered will be turned on, any other station that was on will be turned off. The previous station may have been entered explicitly by the digit keys or implicitly by us...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 22 example: to enable pro max receiver number 7, press: receiver number 7 is now enabled and responds to all commands. Example: to disable pro max receiver number 7, press: pro max receiver number 7 is now disabled and will not respond to any...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 23 universal adapter is protected against over-current, it is possible that non-rain master controllers may blow a fuse and/or damage the controller if excessive current is drawn. Caution should be exercised when using this feature. Note: the...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 24 once started, the program will run to completion whether or not the pro max receiver remains connected, whether the access code is turned off, or whether 60 minutes have elapsed. 4.8.1 program – off key pressing the off key while the progr...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 25 when the station run time is complete, either by the operator pressing the off key or the run time as elapsed, the controller will return to the status of a newly connected remote. • auto up will turn on station 1 • auto down will turn on ...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 26 figure 11: battery replacement to replace the battery refer to figure 11 and do the following steps: step 1 remove the two screws from the pro max transmitter bottom end cap. Pull the end cap off to expose the battery. Step 2 remove the ba...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 27 example: if there is a short circuit on station 3 and you send a command to turn on station 3, the controller will attempt to turn it on. If the controller has a built-in over-current detector (standard on the rain master rme sentar, rme h...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 28 6.0 troubleshooting pro max system troubleshooting symptom action no beep tone when pro max transmitter key is pressed. Replace battery. No beep tone when pro max transmitter is pressed after changing the battery. Remove end cap and press ...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 29 every six seconds continuously. For non- rain master controller. (model promax-ua) electrical short circuit when attempting to turn on a station. - check the valve solenoid and replace if necessary. - check the station wiring for short cir...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 30 7.0 pro max specifications 7.1 pro max transmitter operating frequency………….… 154.600 mhz modulation type ………………… frequency modulation frequency stability…………….... .005% power output……………………. 1 watt nominal power source…………………… one 6 volt t...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 31 7.4 pro max carrying case dimensions……………………….. 12 ½”l x 7 ½”w x 10”h 8.0 pro max series parts list model description promax the complete remote set for rain master controllers promax-ua the complete remote set for non-rain master controll...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 32 jack-irc factory installed rear permanent interface rme hawk, rme sentar & evolution dx2 only. Includes access code • (add – t to these parts for telescope high gain version.).
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 33 rain master limited warranty rain master irrigation systems inc. Warrants to the first customer purchaser that this rain master brand product (the “product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship,...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 34 3. If required to ship, ensure the unit is properly packaged, preferably in the original shipping case. Include all cables and components, and make sure adequate packaging material is used to protect the unit(s) from shipping abuse. 4. Enc...
Page 38: Wiring List For Promax-Ua
Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual page 1 wiring list for promax-ua station base color 1 st stripe color 2 nd stripe color cable 1 black large 2 white large 3 red large 4 green large 5 orange large 6 blue large 7 white black large 8 red black large 9 green black large 10 orange bla...