Welcome to Maxicom
2
Congratulations! By selecting the Maxicom
2
Central Control System from Rain
Bird, you have chosen the finest Central Irrigation Control System available. Some
of Maxicom
2
’s unique features include the ability to:
• customize the system to suit your needs
• operate multiple sites and controllers from one location
• respond automatically to weather conditions
• locate excessive flow problems
• manage water flow to prevent the system from exceeding hydraulic capacity
• adjust the water budget
• water only during predetermined time periods
• eliminate wasteful run-off and puddling
• record actual usage, allowing you to maintain usage records easily and
efficiently
• create reports that display the information you need
• control all operations from one computer with an easy-to-use Windows
®
interface that does not require previous computer experience
The benefits you realize by using the Maxicom
2
system include: water savings,
power savings, labor savings and increased irrigation system efficiency. All of these
benefits add up to saving money!
This manual gives you step-by-step instructions for using the Maxicom
2
software
so that you can make the most of these exciting features and benefits.
Introduction
ix
Introduction
For the most efficient use of
the Maxicom system,
Maxicom
2
software and field
equipment must be installed
to Rain Bird’s specifications.
For a complete account of
Rain Bird’s Maxicom
installation specifications,
contact your local Maxicom
distributor or any of the
Maxicom support services
listed on the inside back
cover of this manual.