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General| Brand | Rain Bird |
|---|---|
| Model | MDC2 |
| Category | Controller |
| Language | English |
Explains critical safety icons and warnings for safe operation.
Overview of the Rain Bird MDC controller series and its functions.
Highlights key capabilities and advanced functions of the MDC2 controller.
Itemizes all components included with the MDC2 controller package.
Guidance on selecting a location and physically mounting the controller unit.
Lists the necessary tools and materials for installing the controller.
Instructions for wiring the controller's power, grounding, and communication cables.
Describes adding modules to enhance controller capacity.
Procedures for replacing the controller's internal backup battery.
Initial setup steps for operating the controller for the first time.
Detailed explanation of the controller's primary display and its elements.
Initial system configuration like language and date formats.
Configuration of settings specific to different types of solenoid valves.
Process for assigning unique names to each decoder in the system.
Setup for systems involving master valves or pumps.
Configuring sensor inputs to control irrigation based on conditions.
Detailed instructions on defining individual steps within an irrigation program.
How to specify which days of the week an irrigation schedule should run.
Setting the specific times of day for irrigation programs to begin.
Adjusting water application times without reprogramming schedules.
Flexible schedule timing allowing specific day and date irrigation.
How to start, run, and manage irrigation programs automatically or manually.
Manual control of irrigation schedules without changing operating mode.
Methods for establishing communication between the controller and a PC.
Steps for installing the necessary software on a computer.
How to modify controller configuration settings using PC software.
Procedures for transferring data between PC and controller.
How to access and store operational data from the controller.
General approach and methods for diagnosing system faults.
Common problems and solutions for the overall irrigation system.
Specific guidance for diagnosing issues with external field transmitters.
Technical guide for choosing correct electrical codes for valve solenoids.
Procedure for modifying the switching codes for valve types.
Practical advice and common scenarios for configuring master valves and pumps.
Details on sensor types, their functionality, and alarm configurations.
Information on integrating the controller with the Rain Bird Freedom System.
Description of the legacy field transmitter interface and its functions.
Step-by-step guide for installing and configuring the field transmitter.
Procedures for upgrading the controller's software to version 2.0.
Explanation of the fields and columns within the MDC setup data sheets.
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