Revision 3 October 2013Designer’s GuideThis document contains the following sections:• Introduction• How to Specify• Irrigation Controllers• Handheld
4 Designer’s GuideCalsenseHow to Specify Optional EquipmentWeather SensorsETG ET GageETGE Vandal-Resistant Stainless Steel ET Gage Enclosure (for use
Designer’s Guide 5CalsenseTransient ProtectionTP-1 Transient Protection Board only (specify number of stations and options) - TP-1 must be mounted in
6 Designer’s GuideCalsenseLR-FILTER Local Radio radio frequency filterSR-FILTER Spread Spectrum Radio radio frequency filterANT-PROT Antenna cable sur
Designer’s Guide 7CalsenseIrrigation ControllersET2000eThe Calsense ET2000e Irrigation Controller is an important water conservation and management to
8 Designer’s GuideCalsenseDaily ETThe ET2000e can irrigate based on real-time evapotranspiration (ET) allowing the controller to automatically calcula
Designer’s Guide 9Calsensefor some stations but not others. For irrigation systems where multiple controllers share one or more pumps, the FLOWSENSE o
10 Designer’s GuideCalsenseInstallationWhen choosing a location for the ET2000e Irrigation Controller, consider the accessibility of 120 VAC power wir
Designer’s Guide 11Calsense• 24 VAC output for use with pump start relay• Electrical surge protectionElectrical Hook-upPerform all 120 VAC electrical
12 Designer’s GuideCalsense24 Volt AC Power ConsumptionThe power consumption of the 24 VAC power supplied to the controller by the transformer from th
Designer’s Guide 13CalsenseHandheld Radio RemotesRRe-TRANThe Calsense RRe-TRAN is a handheld radio remote used with the Calsense ET2000e Irrigation Co
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Designer’s Guide 15CalsenseTransient Protection and GroundingTransient Protection Board (model TP-1)The Calsense Transient Protection Board prevents t
16 Designer’s GuideCalsenseTransient Surge Arrestor (model TP-110)The Calsense Transient Surge Arrestor is a secondary surge protector designed for 12
Designer’s Guide 17CalsenseGrounding InstructionsNon-Lightning Prone AreasStandalone SystemStandalone systems in non-lightning prone areas require no
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Designer’s Guide 19CalsenseEnclosuresHeavy-Duty Stainless Steel Enclosure (model SSE and SSE-R)The Calsense Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel enclosure is a
20 Designer’s GuideCalsenseHeavy-Duty Double-Wide Stainless Steel Enclosure (model SSE-D and SSE-D-R)The Double-Wide Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Enclos
Designer’s Guide 21CalsenseStainless Steel Backplate (model SSBP)The Calsense Stainless Steel Backplate is a convenient way to accommodate an indoor w
22 Designer’s GuideCalsenseStainless Steel Pedestal (model SSE-PED)The Calsense Stainless Steel Pedestal is a heavy-duty fully-enclosed riser designed
Designer’s Guide 23CalsenseSharing Points of ConnectionsFLOWSENSE (model -FL)The Calsense FLOWSENSE® option, specified as -FL, allows multiple control
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24 Designer’s GuideCalsenseBenefits of the FLOWSENSE option include:• Eliminates the need for relays when sharing pumps or master valves with several
Designer’s Guide 25Calsensefrequency band and deal with interference by hopping through multiple frequencies. This hopping technique is pre-programmed
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Designer’s Guide 27CalsenseFlow MetersTee Type Flow Meter (model FM)The Calsense Flow Meter enables Calsense ET2000e Irrigation Controllers to measure
28 Designer’s GuideCalsenseFigure 11 - Saddle-Mounted Flow Meter InstallationFlow Meter DetailsFlow Meter SizesCalsense Flow Meters are available in a
Designer’s Guide 29Calsense• Maximum flow rate (in gpm) for the system• Minimum flow rate (in gpm) for the system• Permissible pressure loss through t
30 Designer’s GuideCalsenseAlerts report, and at the central computer. This process continues each irrigation until the station is repaired.Similarly,
Designer’s Guide 31CalsenseElectrical InstallationWires from the Flow Meter to the ET2000e Irrigation Controller should consist of one black and one r
32 Designer’s GuideCalsenseBypass ManifoldA bypass manifold enables the controller to measure low flow readings on a large mainline using the -F optio
Designer’s Guide 33CalsenseFigure 13 - 3-Tier Bypass Manifold
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Designer’s Guide 35CalsenseWeather SensorsET Gage (model ETG)Using a Calsense ET Gage, ET2000e Irrigation Controllers can use real-time daily ET to ca
36 Designer’s GuideCalsenseReadings from the ET Gage can be shared automatically between ET2000e Irrigation Controllers using FLOWSENSE® technology or
Designer’s Guide 37CalsenseTipping Rain Bucket (model RB-1)The Calsense Tipping Rain Bucket allows an ET2000e controller with the -RB interface to kee
38 Designer’s GuideCalsenseuser-set limit. As wind subsides, the ET2000e controller resumes irrigation where it left off. It can accurately read winds
Designer’s Guide 39CalsenseSoil Moisture Sensor (model 1000-S)The Calsense Moisture Sensor is a solid-state tensiometer that measures moisture content
40 Designer’s GuideCalsenseInstallation GuidelinesInstallation of moisture sensors is the responsibility of the contractor. Proper sensor installation
Designer’s Guide 41Calsenseevapotranspiration rate aids in the development of an irrigation schedule that provides sufficient water for the crops with
42 Designer’s GuideCalsenseThird Party Rain/Freeze SensorsThird-party rain and freeze sensors typically operate by breaking the connection between the
Designer’s Guide 43CalsenseCentral Computer and SoftwareCommand Center (model COMM-1)The Calsense Command Center Central Water Management Software is
Designer’s Guide iiiCalsenseList of FiguresController Box...
44 Designer’s GuideCalsenseThis system uses Advantage Database Server™, a relational database management system (RDBMS), which moves the processing of
Designer’s Guide 45Calsense• 512 MB of RAM or higher recommended. 256 MB required.• 50 MB of available hard disk space on the system partition. 300 MB
46 Designer’s GuideCalsenseMinimum System RequirementsNote: Virtualized hardware using Microsoft Hyper-V or VMware is supported as long as it meets th
Designer’s Guide 47CalsenseCommunication OptionsCalsense offers a wide range of communication options to provide designers with the greatest flexibili
48 Designer’s GuideCalsense• Any firewalls or routers between the central computer and the internet must allow outbound TCP connections via port 12345
Designer’s Guide 49CalsenseRequirementsTo connect a Calsense Wireless Ethernet device to your network, the following is required:• An existing wireles
50 Designer’s GuideCalsenseRequirementsTo connect a Calsense Ethernet device to your network, the following is required:• An existing Ethernet network
Designer’s Guide 51CalsenseRequirementsTo use a Calsense Analog Phone Modem, the following is required:• RJ-11 phone jack with active phone line insta
52 Designer’s GuideCalsenseRequirementsTo use a fiber optic modem, the following is required:• Fiber optic modem connected to the central computer• Ca
Designer’s Guide 53Calsense• A Calsense Local Radio Hub• A radio survey conducted by Calsense prior to installing any local radio equipment:This servi
iv Designer’s GuideCalsenseAntenna Cable Surge Protector...
54 Designer’s GuideCalsense• Can be used as a communication path for FLOWSENSE® technologyFigure 28 - Spread Spectrum CommunicationRequirementsTo use
Designer’s Guide 55CalsenseRequirementsTo connect two or more Calsense hardwire controllers together, the following is required:• Paige P7171D communi
56 Designer’s GuideCalsense• A maximum of 12 controllers using FLOWSENSE technology in a single chainHardwire Line Amplifier (model LA-2 PC)The Calsen
Designer’s Guide 57CalsenseBridging Chains using -M-M ControllersThis scenario involves using controllers with two hardwire (model -M) communication o
58 Designer’s GuideCalsenseBridging Chains using -M-SR ControllersThis scenario involves using a controller with the spread spectrum radio (model -SR)
Designer’s Guide 59CalsenseBridging Chains using a -SR HubThis final scenario involves using a non-FLOWSENSE spread spectrum radio (model -SR) hub or
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Designer’s Guide 61CalsenseCommunication AccessoriesAntennasAn antenna, purchased separately, is required to use many of Calsense’s communication opti
62 Designer’s GuideCalsenseStubby AntennaCalsense Stubby Antennas are omnidirectional surface-mount antennas designed for all environments and applica
Designer’s Guide 63Calsensethe maximum length of cable is 100 feet. Longer distances may be available with prior approval from Calsense.Note: LMR-195-
Designer’s Guide 1CalsenseIntroductionThe Calsense Designer's Guide is a detailed packet of design information for the full Calsense product line
64 Designer’s GuideCalsenseLocal Radio Filter (model LR-FILTER)The Calsense Local Radio Frequency Filter (model LR-FILTER) is a cavity resonator used
Designer’s Guide 65CalsenseSpread Spectrum Radio Filter (model SR-FILTER)The Calsense Spread Spectrum Frequency Filter (model SR-FILTER) is a bandpass
66 Designer’s GuideCalsensePhone Modem Surge Protector (model TP-MOD)The Calsense Phone Line Surge Protector (model TP-MOD) helps protect the phone mo
Designer’s Guide 67CalsenseData Access Service PlansCalsense offers 1 month, 1 year, and 5 year prepaid data access service plans for use with the GPR
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Designer’s Guide 69CalsenseOther OptionsLights (model -L)The Calsense ET2000e Irrigation Controller provides four optional programs that can be used t
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Designer’s Guide 3CalsenseHow to SpecifyHow to Specify ControllersNumber of stations Communication or first optionController model Other optionsET2000
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