Toro Sentinel User's Guide

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3. Some SMTP servers require a user Authentication in order to send e-mail. If required, select either SMTP or POP-before-SMTP. If notrequired, select

2. Choose Unit List Sort Order by Unit Code number or Unit Description.3. Choose the Allow multiple unit nodes to be expanded option to enablethe data

In this Chapter:Part 1 – Creating SatellitesPart 2 – Satellite Special Data SetupPart 3 – Synchronize Time and DayPart 4 – Zone Data EditorThe satelli

Part 2 – Satellite Special Data SetupAs you can see by the Satellite database tree represented in the examplebelow, the Special Data window is one of

Completing the Satellite Setup ProceduresTo complete the satellite setup procedures, work through all tabbed pages ofthe Special Data window. Note: Fo

The Flow Meter Tab1. Enter the K- Factor and Offset values per the flowmeter specifications.2. Select optional Flow Watch alarm parameters as applicab

The Field Modem TabThe settings on this tab are provided for satellite communication using atelephone modem connected via the serial interface. 1. The

The ET TabThe settings on ET (evapotranspiration) tab are provided for programs thatutilize ET data to determine run time.1. Enter the Maximum allowed

Part 3 –Synchronize Time and DayBoth the PC running the Sentinel WMS software and the satellite controllershave time-keeping registers that must remai

3. The example below shows Soil Data Station and Station Mapping columnshidden from view.Note-EICON special-build wireless system only: The Setup Wire

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INSTALLER:ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS SENTINEL WMS SOFTWARE END-USERAGREEMENT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS SO

In this Chapter:Part 1 – Program Satellites for Automatic OperationsPart 2 – Checking Unsent ChangesThis chapter provides the various satellite progra

Help - Displays a quickreference key for thevarious symbols displayedon the program tabs.2 – Program Page TabsEach satellite is capable of having 16 i

ET-based Run Time - Select this option to enable station run times to berecalculated at the day change time based on the ET Total for the program.Note

6 – Program SlotsOne of the most unique and powerful programming features of the SentinelWMS software is the method used to organize and control satel

Editing Multiple SlotsWhen several slots will have station assignments that share common parametersand Run Time values, editing the slots simultaneous

Clearing Slots The Clear Slots tool removes Slots data incrementally as follows:• Clears run time of all selected Slots (assigned station number in b

In this Chapter:Part 1 – Hydro ReportPart 2 – Flow Graph ReportPart 1 – The Hydro ReportHydro reports can be quickly generated from current and histor

2. Choose Receive or Refresh to plot the graph.Note: Click-drag the pointer left to right and/or top to bottom to zoom in.Click-drag pointer the oppos

In this Chapter:Part 1 – Map View FeaturesPart 2 – Manual Operations/Output StatusPart 3 – AlarmsPart 4 – Rain DaysPart 5 – Percent ScaleThe Operation

Placing Station Indicators on the MapWhen station indicators are positioned on the map image, they aredynamically linked to the Sentinel WMS software

8. Customer Responsibility for the SoftwareCustomer is solely responsible for selection of the Software to achieve Customer'sintended results or

Automatic Operation StatusAny stations that are currently operating automatically will be highlighted inGreen. Station operation can be stopped by cli

The General Alarms TabThe Alarm example below indicates the exact time and date a power failureoccurred and when power was restored. 1. Choose the Pow

Part 4 - Rain DaysThe Rain Days control feature enables program operation to be suspended for a defined period of time, ranging from 0 to 250 consecut

Part 5 - Percent ScaleThe control features of the Percent Scale window are used to increase anddecrease Program Run Time by percentage from 0 to 255%.

In this Chapter:Part 1 – Creating Satellite SystemsPart 2 – Working with Multiple SatellitesA Satellite System is simply a collection or group of sate

7. To remove satellites from the System Contents list, use the same procedureas adding satellites, with the exception of using the Right arrow button

In this Chapter:Part 1 – Enabling the Sentinel Watcher Part 2 – Configuring Watcher OperationsMany of the system level operations, as well as weather

1. Choose Enable or Disable polling option as preferred:2. Enter the preferred polling start time.Satellite Programming UpdatesThe options provided on

In this Chapter:Part 1 – Creating a Weather StationPart 2 – Configuring a Weather StationPart 3 – Creating a Weather MonitorPart 4 – Checking the Weat

Part 2 – Configuring the Weather StationWhen configuring new or existing Weather Station, all setup parameters will beaccessed and defined on the tabb

Table of ContentsEnd-user Agreement Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiWelcome to Sentinel WMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Communication Settings Tab (continued)3. Enter to the Field Access Phone number if the Weather Station isconnected via a telephone modem.4. Enter

The Notifications Tab1. Select Enable Notifications option as preferred.2. If applicable, enter the e-mail address(es) to receive Weather Stationrepor

Part 3 – Creating a Weather MonitorNote: Currently, only Rainfall monitors can be created.A unique Weather Monitor can be configured for each Weather

Part 4 – Checking the Weather SourceWith the Weather Station and Weather Monitor parameters properly definedin the Sentinel WMS program software, weat

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Welcome to Sentinel WMS Central SystemThe Challenge: Effective Water ManagementPutting together an efficient irrigation system is no small task. Conce

In this Chapter:Part 1 – Hardware/Software RequirementsPart 2 – Software InstallationSentinel Water Management System is comprised of the Sentinel WMS

3. The Software Setup window will automatically open the first time WMSsoftware is launched to enable a Sentinel database to be located or created.4.

In this Chapter:Part 1 – The Sentinel WMS Program WindowPart 2 – Sentinel WMS Program SetupThe first part of this chapter provides an introduction to

Part 2 – Sentinel WMS Program SetupThe following procedures describe how to set up various Sentinel WMSprogram operating characteristics and user pref