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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Rain Bird FD-101 Specifications

General

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

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)