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RainMaster PROMAX User Manual
Summary of PROMAX
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Pro max fm remote control system user manual models: promax promax-ua document no. 500055 rev. E.
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual table of contents 1.0 introduction........................................................................................................1 1.1 pro max features..........................................................................................
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 5.0 checking out electrical problems.................................................................30 5.1 field wiring shorts, the receiver, and rain master controllers..................................... 30 5.2 field wiring shorts, the receive...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual table of figures figure 1: pro max fm remote control system............................................................................ 1 figure 2: complete pro max system...............................................................................
Page 6: 1.0 Introduction
Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 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 engineer’s take great pride in all their work, but they...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems location. It makes light work of system checkouts and service work, providing field personnel with complete control over the irrigation controller. Controllers may be operated remotely from watering zone sites allowing immediate evaluation of the ...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual intelligence • detects and provides an audible alert against field wiring short circuits (model pro max- ua). • no more tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses during installation checkout. • receiver has built-in safety default to automatically t...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 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 for assistance, tele...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual mexico sectretaria de comunicaciones y transportes direccion general de politicas y normas de comunicaciones av. Eugenia no. 197-5o. Piso mexico, d.F. 06700 page 5.
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 2.0 model pro max remote control system (rain master only) the pro max receiver is designed to connect directly to any rain master controller by plugging the 9-pin connector from the pro max receiver into the front panel remote control jack found ...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 2.1 using the receiver with a rain master controller one of the unique and patented features of rain master controllers is the built-in capability for remote control. Making the connections between the hand held remote transmitter and the pro max ...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 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 master...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 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 receivers. 2. P...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems figure 5: pro max transmitter (pm-xmtr) page 10
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 2.3 keystroke operation the pro max keyboard layout is shown in figure 5. 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 master valv...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 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 add stations add ...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 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 access code 1 5 5 1 access code access code ** this function...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 2.3.1 evolution dx2 keystroke operations the following operations are only available when using the pro max remote control system with the rain master evolution dx2 controller: evolution dx2 master valve function keystrokes turn on master valve on...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 3.0 model pro max-ua remote control system (universal) the pro max-ua universal adapter model offers the capability to connect to virtually any controller, regardless of manufacturer. This system consists of: figure 6: complete pro max-ua system p...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems the universal adapter is equipped with a 35-conductor connection cable rmis part number 32pc, which must be physically wired to each station of the generic controller. Note: if you have purchased model pro max-ua and you need to connect to a rain ...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual never connect the universal adapter to more than one controller at a time. 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 a...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems step 3 connect the wire for the pc cable common to the common terminal of the controller. Step 4 important! If 24 volts ac is not available from the controller’s terminal strip, see section 3.5 and skip to step 6 below. Step 5 connect the wire fro...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 3.3 temporary connector installation the rmis part number 32tc temporary cable is wired in the exact same fashion as the permanent cable connector described above except that it uses alligator clips for connection to the terminal strip within the ...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 3.6 disconnecting the pro max-ua from a non-rain master controller to disconnect the universal adaptor, use the following procedure: step 1 disconnect the large 37 pin connector plug from the universal adaptor by grasping the plug’s body, not by t...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 3.9 keystroke operation refer to section 2.3. Cmad 32pc 32ex figure 10: pro max-ua permanent connection page 21.
Page 27: 4.0 Detailed
Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 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 any master valves or pumps that are on will be turned off. During the time...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual example: to go to station 3, there is no need to turn 12 off. 3 press: the controller automatically turned station 12 off prior to turning station 3 on. 4.3 auto up and auto down keys for convenience and the rapid checkout of a system, pressing au...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems refer to section 2.3 for additional master valve and pump operations, which are applicable to the evolution dx2 controller. 4.6 controller access code the access code key is used to enable/disable the remote control pro max receiver. This allows t...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 4.7 add stations the add stations feature allows additional stations to be added to the current operating station group. Simultaneous station operation is important for testing system hydraulics and operation of multi-station irrigation systems. E...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 4.8 program function the program feature is designed to be used only with the following rain master products: • rme sentar • rme hawk • rme eagle • evolution dx2 controllers the program feature allows any program currently in the controller to be ...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 4.9 minutes function the minutes feature allows a station to be operated for a specified amount of time up to 60 minutes maximum. A station must first be selected and turned on prior to using the minutes key. Example: to turn on station 15 for 47 ...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems if the pro max receiver emits three beeps upon power up or at any other time, this indicates an invalid condition. Remove power and try again. If the invalid operational condition continues, contact your local rain master distributor. 4.10.2 unive...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual step 4 with the battery contacts properly mated; press the reset button located at the end of the circuit board, to reset the electronics. Step 5 replace the bottom rubber end-cap plate and secure it with the two screws. This ends the battery repl...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 5.0 checking out electrical problems 5.1 field wiring shorts, the receiver, and rain master controllers if you suspect there is a short circuit in either the wiring or the solenoid of a station, then it is important to understand what will occur w...
Page 36: 6.0 Troubleshooting
Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 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 the pro ...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems pro max system troubleshooting symptom action max-ua) - check the valve solenoid and replace if necessary. - check the station wiring for short circuit to common, check for insulation nicks and exposed wiring in standing water. - when field proble...
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Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 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 type cr-p...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 8.0 pro max series parts list model description pro max the complete remote set for rain master controllers pro max-ua the complete remote set for non-rain master controllers, include universal adaptor. Accessories description pmrkit permanent mou...
Page 40: Rain Master Limited Warranty
Rain master irrigation systems pro max user’s manual 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, and mat...
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Pro max user’s manual rain master irrigation systems 4. Enclose a complete description of the type of problem that is occurring, and be sure to include your name, address and phone number where you can be reached. 5. Product can be: a. Sent or take to an authorized rain master distributor. Call rain...
Page 42: Wiring List For Promax-Ua
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 black large 11 blue black large 12 black white large 13 blue re...