The Rain Bird IC System is a revolutionary control platform that directly links your rotors or valves and central control. Rain Bird’s innovative Integrated Control Technology uses up to 90% less wire and up to 50% fewer splices. It eliminates satellite controllers and decoders. It minimizes irrigation waste. And it creates peace of mind by minimizing installation and maintenance hassles.
The advantages of a Rain Bird IC system include:
- Simple to Install. Requires up to 90% less wire than traditional satellite control systems and 50% fewer splices than a traditional decoder system.
- Cost Savings. Fewer splices and less wire require less time and effort to install the system.
- System Database Management. The Integrated Control Module (ICM) offers tear off bar codes and an easy to use scanner to simplify the creation of the central control system database for quick operation. As soon as the wire path is connected to the computer, you can turn on the sprinklers and valves.
- Reliable Control. The IC System is a simple yet sophisticated controller/rotor/valve system built around a new generation of Rain Bird’s proven solenoid and satellite technology. Simplicity results in reliability.
- Easier to Design. The IC System is easier to design— only simple calculations are required. It eliminates an array of troublesome considerations—there are no satellite controllers to design around or conceal.
- Easier Maintenance. The IC System is capable of intelligent, two–way communication with each and every ICM on the golf course. Almost all troubleshooting can be managed through intuitive diagnostics built into the central control software. The learning curve for maintenance is minimal.Course technicians can easily accomplish most maintenance tasks. The ICM is easily removed and can be replaced if necessary.
- Dependable. The IC System is designed to always turn off if problems occur. When the wire path is damaged or cut, or if central control communication is lost, the ICM is designed to turn off automatically.
- True “Below 30 Volt Control System”. As the IC System wire path output is 28 Volts, the IC System is a “true less than 30 Volt control system.” A lower than 30 Volt system is considered a low voltage system and is typically not subjected to code requirements regarding deep burial of the wire path.
- Below Ground Control. Since the ICM is built right into the rotor or valve, the entire control system is below ground. Unlike field controller systems, the below ground system offers protection against damage from vandalism, flooding and insects.
- Golf Course Aesthetics. Since the IC System control is designed to be entirely below ground, the golf course vistas are clear of irrigation components as envisioned by the golf course designer.
- The IC System allows the full benefits of Rain Bird central control systems including: ET-based scheduling, customized course graphics, multiple mapping options, and the ability to “see” the placement and operation of individual rotors.
- Central Control “Smart Features”. With the IC Series System, you have the ability to utilize all of Rain Bird’s central control “Smart Features” including: Rain Watch, Minimum ET,™ Smart Weather,™ Smart Pump,™ and Superior Monitoring of system operation.
Field Control
The new system will include 2 forms of field control, the Rain Bird Freedom System and the Rain Bird Mobile Interface (MI).Rain Bird Freedom System-
Rain Bird’s® FREEDOM™ System makes remote control of your irrigation system easier than ever! The FREEDOM System allows real-time operation of your central control from anywhere on the course. The FREEDOM handheld provides reliable, two-way communication with your Rain Bird system. Use it to choose from command-based or schedule-based operations, making irrigation adjustments a snap. Either way, The FREEDOM System puts you in control of your irrigation management system wherever you are.
System Features and Benefits include:
- Two-way Communication with Rain Bird Centrals. Audio response at radio indicates command received by central
- Station- and Program-based Commands. Provides the flexibility to turn ON or OFF any station or an entire area with the click of a few buttons.
- FREEDOM -based Commands Recorded at Central. Irrigation activity logged at the central whether stations turned ON with FREEDOM System or with central.
- Optional Flo-Manager® Bypass. Permits FREEDOM user to bypass Flo-Manager.
- Optional Operating Window. Allows user to define FREEDOM usage hours, which helps superintendents to control irrigation activity.
- Two-way Voice Communication
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Remote access to your central control is now as convenient as the Internet, with mobile control. This software runs on your central control computer to provide remote irrigation control via a web-enabled cell phone.
Rain Bird® MI Series Mobile Controllers are designed to work on a standard cell phone with Internet connectivity and offer far more remote options than anything else available.
Once connected to the Internet, up to 9 remote users can simultaneously control sprinklers and programs, review system activity or directly change settings on both sprinklers and irrigation programs. All activity is logged for convenient review.
Available in Basic, Advanced and Professional versions, you can turn sprinklers and programs on and off. You can see which sprinklers and programs are running, how much they are using and how long they have been running.
