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Irritrol LIFE User Manual

Irritrol LIFE
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DECODER SYSTEM
User’s Guide
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Irritrol LIFE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIrritrol
ModelLIFE
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

The System Components

The LIFE 2-wire interface

Serves as the link between the controller and the 2-wire system, transforming commands.

The decoder

Drives the solenoid and has a unique address for communication.

The 2-wire cable

Serves as power and communication path for decoders.

The surge protection decoder

Protects the installation from lightning strikes, detailed further in Section 4.

Various other components

Includes grounding rods and splice kits needed to complement system elements.

The Structure of the Field Installation

Principle of installation of 2-wire, decoders and valves

Explains the connection principle between interface, 2-wire, decoders, and valves.

Star configuration

Describes a typical star installation layout for easier troubleshooting.

Loop configuration

Describes a typical loop installation layout, recommending color-coded wire.

Branches

Details how 2-wire can be branched off and its impact on critical path.

Wire Requirements

Wire specification and quality

Specifies requirements for jacketed solid parallel wires for direct burial, recommending Paige P7072D.

Wire length of the 2-wire

Details 2-wire length based on wire diameter and system configuration.

Wire length of the solenoid wire

Discusses solenoid wire length and recommends keeping it short to limit lightning strikes.

Surge Protection Requirements

Interface grounding

Details grounding requirements for the interface using a ground rod/plate with low resistance.

Field installation grounding

Explains grounding the field installation using surge protection decoders and ground rods.

Assembly Requirements

Decoder installation

Provides recommendations for installing decoders, including cable length and watertight connections.

Surge protection decoder installation

Details the installation of surge protection decoders and their connection to the ground rod/plate.

Connectors

Emphasizes making all connections watertight, recommending 3M DBR/Y-6 connectors.

Valve boxes

Recommends installing decoders in valve boxes for easier future troubleshooting.

Integrity Check

Integrity check procedure

Outlines performing an integrity check using a leakage clamp meter and setting the system in short finding mode.

Wi-Fi 2-Wire Installation

Specification

Lists input/output voltage, storage, operating temperature, and IP rating.

Mounting

Provides guidance on mounting the interface indoor or outdoor on a vertical wall.

Wires

Specifies minimum cross-section for 2-wire cables based on length, and connection instructions.

Setting a WIFI access point

Details the process of specifying and connecting to a WIFI access point for the interface.

Mounting template

Provides a template for drilling holes for wall mounting the interface.

Mounting visualization

Shows a picture of the interface with mounted wires, cables, and strain reliefs.

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