Rain Bird Maxicom2 User Manual

User Manual

Rain Bird Maxicom2 Specifications

General

Operating Temperature	32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Control Type	Centralized
Communication	Ethernet, Wireless
Irrigation Management	Advanced
Zone Control	Individual zone control
Weather Integration	ET-based scheduling with weather station integration
Reporting	Comprehensive water usage and system performance reports
Expandability	Modular design
Inputs	Flow sensor, rain sensor
Enclosure Rating	NEMA 3R

Summary

Introduction to Maxicom2

Welcome to Maxicom2

Congratulations on choosing Maxicom2 and highlights its features and benefits.

Overview of the Maxicom2 System

Explains the Maxicom2 Central Irrigation System components and data paths.

About this Manual

Details the manual's structure, chapter breakdown, and content.

Installing Maxicom2

System Requirements

Details minimum and recommended hardware and software for running Maxicom2.

Installing the Software

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Maxicom2 software.

Running the Upgrade Utility

Explains how to run the Upgrade Utility for existing data.

Getting to Know Maxicom2

Starting Maxicom2

Explains the three methods to launch the Maxicom2 application.

System Window and Central Window

Describes the core interface windows and their features.

Using the Main Menu Bar

Details navigation via menus and accelerator keys.

Setting System Properties

Using the System Wizard for Interactive Setup

Guides interactive system property configuration through a wizard.

Setting Communications Properties

Configures port settings for system communication.

Setting Passwords

Explains how to set and change system passwords for security.

Setting Site Properties

Using the Site Wizard for Interactive Setup

Guides interactive site property setup through a wizard.

Setting General Site Properties

Configures basic site information like name and location.

Setting the Site Password

Secures site access by setting a password.

Setting Site Irrigation Properties

Configures water budget and ET values for irrigation.

Creating and Editing a Site Schedule

Using the Schedule Wizard for Interactive Setup

Guides the creation of new irrigation schedules.

Using the Schedule Editor Window and Toolbar

Explains tools for editing schedules and their properties.

Viewing and Editing Site Data

Using the Site Window and Toolbar

Introduces site data views and manual operations.

Viewing and Editing General Site Data

Explains how to view and edit basic site information.

Viewing a Site’s Log Data

Details how to access and display site system log data.

Viewing and Editing Weather Source Data

Using the Weather Source Window and Toolbar

Introduces weather data views and manual operations.

Viewing Recent Weather Source Data

Displays the latest weather statistics and assigned sites.

Viewing Historical Weather Source Data

Explains how to view past weather information.

Viewing the Event Log and Generating Reports

Using the Event Log Window and Toolbar

Describes viewing and managing system events and alarms.

Filtering Data in the Event Log

Explains how to refine event log views.

Using the Report Wizard for Generating Reports

Guides the creation of various system reports.

Viewing Maxicom2’s Communication Status

Using the Communication Status Window

Displays activity on configured communication devices.

Viewing the Status of All Ports Simultaneously

Shows the status of all communication ports at once.

Backing Up Data

Glossary