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Rain Bird TBOS 635098 User Manual

Rain Bird TBOS 635098
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Rain Bird Sales, Inc.
970 West Sierra Madre Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 USA
Phone: (626) 963-9311 Fax: (626) 812-3411
Rain Bird Sales, Inc.
6640 South Bonney Ave., Tucson, AZ 85706 USA
Tel: 520-434-6200 Fax: 520-434-6246
Rain Bird International, Inc.
145 North Grand Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741 USA
Tel.: 626-963-9311 Fax: 626-963-4287
Rain Bird Technical Service
800 247-3782 (U.S. only)
www.rainbird.com
TBOS is a trademark of Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.
P/N 635098
Rain Bird. Conserving More Than Water.
® Registered trademark of Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.
© 2000 Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp. 8/00
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TBOS
Field Transmitter
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Rain Bird TBOS 635098 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRain Bird
ModelTBOS 635098
CategoryTransmitter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Operating Principle

Program Transmission

Details parameters like current time, day, water days, start times, run times, and station assignment.

Program Reception and Display

Covers parameters received by the transmitter, including water days, start times, run times, and irrigation mode.

Understanding Menu Display, Icons, and Keypad

Menu System Navigation

Explains the cyclical menu system and how icons represent programming functions.

LCD Display Icons Reference

Details specific icons displayed on the LCD screen for programming and status.

Keypad Functions

Describes the function of each button on the Field Transmitter keypad.

Installing the Battery

Setting Up the Field Transmitter

Selecting the Time Format

Guide to choosing between 12-hour and 24-hour display formats.

Setting the Current Date and Time

Instructions for setting the current year, month, day, and time.

Programming the Field Transmitter

Three Independent Programs

Explains the use of programs A, B, and C for different plant types and sequential operation.

Simultaneous Watering Start

Describes how assigning stations to programs can achieve near-simultaneous starts.

Multiple Stations and Programs

Standard and Turbo Modes

Standard Mode Description

Details the Standard mode, offering only 7-day cycles, typically for UNIK modules.

Turbo Mode Description

Details the Turbo mode, supporting various custom cycles for TBOS modules.

Switching Between Standard and Turbo Modes

Setting the Water Cycle (Turbo Mode Only)

7-Day Cycle Configuration

Allows selection of watering days for each program (A, B, C) in a 7-day cycle.

Even Day Watering

Sets watering for all three programs on even-numbered days.

Odd Day Watering (31st Day Off)

Sets watering for odd days, excluding the 31st of the month for all programs.

Odd Day Watering (31st Day On)

Sets watering for odd days, including the 31st of the month for all programs.

1 Through 6 Day Cycles

Configures watering to occur every one to six days.

Setting the Water Days

7-Day Cycle Watering Days

Details how to select specific watering days for a 7-day cycle.

Even Day Cycle Watering Days

Specifies watering days for even days within the cycle.

Odd Day Cycle Watering Days (31st Off)

Specifies watering days for odd days, excluding the 31st.

Odd Day Cycle Watering Days (31st On)

Specifies watering days for odd days, including the 31st.

1 Through 6 Day Cycle Watering Days

Sets watering days for cycles ranging from 1 to 6 days.

Setting the Start Times

Deleting a Start Time

Setting the Run Time Per Station

Erasing Field Transmitter Programming Data

Transmitting Programs to a Control Module

Reviewing Control Module Programs

On-Off Mode and System Override

Activating Control Module On-Off Mode

Suspends and overrides all programming in the Control Module, setting it to OFF.

Deactivating Control Module On-Off Mode

Restores Control Module programming, setting its default mode back to ON.

Verifying the On-Off Mode

Performing Manual Starts and Stops

Starting a Control Module Manually

Initiates single-station or multi-station watering cycles manually.

Performing a Manual Single-Station Start

Initiates watering for a single selected station.

Performing a Manual Cycle Start

Initiates watering for all programmed stations in sequential order.

Low Battery Indicator

TBOS Field Transmitter Battery Status

Indicates a low battery condition for the Field Transmitter.

TBOS Control Module Battery Status

Shows low battery for the Control Module when data is transferred.

Maintaining the TBOS Field Transmitter

Battery Replacement Procedure

Steps for changing the battery, including data backup and connector care.

Care and Handling

Guidelines for protecting the device, including cover, connector, and LCD display.

Troubleshooting

Weak LCD Display or No Display

Addresses issues with display visibility, often caused by a weak battery.

Microprocessor Locked Up

Solution for a frozen device: remove battery, short contacts, reinstall battery.

Faulty Battery Contact

Diagnoses and resolves issues related to poor battery connection.

Locked Display or Keypad

Troubleshoots unresponsive displays or keypads, often due to microprocessor issues.

Station Does Not Start

Identifies reasons for station failure, like missing run time or On-Off mode.

Faulty Transmission

Addresses problems with data transfer, often due to dirty connectors or weak batteries.

Cycle Options Not Appearing on Transmitter

Solves missing cycle options by ensuring the transmitter is in Turbo mode.

Control Module Not Accepting Custom Cycles

Ensures compatibility by verifying the Control Module is TBOS, not UNIK, for custom cycles.

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