Rain Bird FD-101 - User Manual

Troubleshooting
Decoders
Rain Bird
®
Decoders
Decoders are a cost-effective alternative to traditional in-field controllers.
Installed underground and featuring simple, low-cost wiring, decoders are
an aesthetically pleasing and economical option for reliable, in-field control.
Installation requires up to 80 percent less wire than conventional controller
systems. Electronic components are completely encapsulated to protect
against the elements. And system expansion is easy: simply splice into the
communication line to add additional decoders.
Learn more about this simple, reliable technology and how to service it in
the following topics:
• General Information
• No Control Over Field Decoders
• Shorted Wire Path
• Suspected Broken Wire Path
• Suspected Ground Fault
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Summary

Rain Bird Decoders Overview

General Information

Tool List for Decoder Troubleshooting

Lists essential tools for troubleshooting decoder systems, including clamp meters and wire strippers.

Troubleshooting: No Control Over Field Decoders

Installation Details and Decoder Interface

Locating a Bad Decoder Using a Clamp Meter

Explains how to use a clamp meter in Decoder Diagnostics to find faulty decoders.

Troubleshooting: Shorted Wire Path

Troubleshooting: Suspected Broken Wire Path

Troubleshooting: Suspected Ground Fault (Leakage to Ground)

Rain Bird FD-101 Specifications

General

Brand	Rain Bird
Model	FD-101
Category	Media Converter
Language	English