Rain Bird MDC2 User Manual

Contents
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Safety Information and Icons Used in This Manual: .............................................ii
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The MDC Controllers .........................................................................1
Introduction ...............................................................1
Special Features ..........................................................................2
Packing List ..............................................................................3
Mounting the Controller ......................................................................5
Before You Begin .........................................................................5
Choosing a location ..................................................................5
Installation ................................................................5
What you will need .......................................................................7
Preparing the Controller Cabinet for the Power and Field Wires..............................8
Mounting the Controller on the Wall.......................................................9
Connecting the Controller ....................................................................10
Connecting to the Two-wire Communications Cable.......................................10
Grounding the Controller ................................................................11
Connecting to the Main Power Source ....................................................11
Connecting an Optional Sensor...........................................................13
Installing Program and Expansion Modules....................................................14
Replacing the Battery.........................................................................15
Programming and Operation ................................................17
Familiarizing Yourself with the MDC2, Controller..............................................18
Getting Started...............................................................................19
Main Operating Screen ..................................................................20
Setting Up Your System ......................................................................22
Selecting a Country ......................................................................22
Setting the Date/Time Formats ...........................................................23
Selecting Valve Types ....................................................................25
Naming the Field Decoders ..............................................................25
Decoders Failed .........................................................................28
Entering the Pump/Master Valve Information .............................................28
Activating Rain or Alarm Sensors .........................................................29
Setting Up a Sensor Decoder .............................................................30
Programming a Sensor Decoder......................................................30
Setting up an auxiliary sensor ........................................................32
No Irrigation Window....................................................................33

Rain Bird MDC2 Specifications

General

Brand	Rain Bird
Model	MDC2
Category	Controller
Language	English