RAIN8 UBP SPRINKLER CONTROLLER, 8 ZONE

CONTROLS 8 to 2000 VALVES

The Rain8upb is a modular 8-zone sprinkler controller module that can be an integral component of any UPB installation. It is capable of driving standard 24VAC irrigation valves directly.

The master module is the first 8-zone module in a UPB installation and the only one that connects directly to a PIM and a 24VAC transformer. Additional modules may be daisy chained for those large installations.

There is a single RS232 connection between the UPB PIM and the Master Rain8.

The 24VAC power and network communications are transferred from master to slave-to-slave etc.

The network connection for the slave units is an 8 conductor RJ45. Each slave has a pair of these modular jacks to pass on data and power to the next one in a daisy chain. Each slave also has a RS232 connection that is used only to assign the address and setup default run timers during the initial configuration.

Package includes:

Rain8upb master module
110 to 24-vac, 20VA, transformer
3 piece RJ11 to DB9 cable assembly

Not supplied but required for operation:
A UPB power line interface (PIM) (PCS PCPIMR, Simply Automated SAUMCDB9 or HAI HA36A001)

You will need a PC with Windows 98 or later as your operating system, a serial port or USB port and the supplied RS232 RJ11 to DB9 cable.

Rain8upb Installation Guide (.pdf)

Features:

• Turn on or off each zone individually
  
• Turn off all zones on all modules
  
• Get the current status of any zone
  
• Optional default run timer for each zone to prevent over watering
  
• Optional dry contact input for rain sensor or pulse type flow meter

Electrical Voltage 24 - 27v AC, 50 or 60 hz 120v AC to 24v, 20VA, class 2, wall mounted transformer supplied Controller Module Current 30 ma Sprinkler Valve Voltage & Current 24v AC, 500 ma maximum

Connections Master Unit 12 place, plug in terminal strip. Two piece design allows user to unplug controller from sprinkler valve and power wiring. terms 1 - 8 (sprinkler valves 1 - 8) term 9 (sprinkler valve common) term 10 (dry contact input) term 11 (24v AC from transformer) term 12 (24v AC from transformer) and (ground return for input connection) RS-232 serial port (Used for PIM connection and initial configuration) RJ11 jack Connections Slave Unit 12 place, plug in terminal strip. terms 1 - 8 (sprinkler valves 1 - 8) term 9 (sprinkler valve common) term 10 (dry contact input) term 11 (no connection) term 12 (ground return for input connection) RS-232 serial port (Used only for initial configuration) RJ11 jack

Mechanical Controller Size 3.8" x 2.4" x 1.0" Weight 4 oz Environmental 20 - 125 degrees Indoor or outdoor (if mounted in a weatherproof enclosure).