FCC ID: OF7WRS1 Wireless Rain Sensor

by: Toro Company latest update: 2003-11-14 model: WRS1

Two grants have been issued under this FCC ID from 08/25/2000 to 11/14/2003 (this is the only release in 2003 for this grantee). Public details available include internal & external photos, manuals, and frequency information. some products also feature user submitted or linked troubleshooting guides, drivers, instructions, password defaults, & warrantee terms.

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all	frequencies		exhibits	applications
		manual

all exhibits 16
1 ~ 2003-11-14 6
2 ~ 2000-08-25 10

app s				submitted / available
1 2	instruction	Users Manual	pdf	76.02 KiB	July 07 2000
1 2		Cover Letter(s)	pdf
1 2		External Photos	pdf
1 2		Internal Photos	pdf
1 2		Cover Letter(s)	pdf
1 2		Test Setup Photos	pdf
1 2		Test Report	pdf
1 2		Internal Photos	native		July 07 2000
1 2		Internal Photos	native		July 07 2000
1 2		Test Report	native		July 07 2000
1 2		Cover Letter(s)	pdf		September 08 2000
1 2		External Photos	native		July 07 2000
1 2		ID Label/Location Info	pdf		July 07 2000
1 2		Internal Photos	native		July 07 2000
1 2		Test Report	native		July 07 2000
1 2		Test Report	pdf		July 07 2000

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instruction

Users Manual

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76.02 KiB

July 07 2000

The Wireless Rain Sensor For Irrigation Systems INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on your purchase of the Wireless Rain Sensor. Not only is the Wireless Rain Sensor the easiest to install rain sensor on the market today, but its rugged design will provide you with years of hassle free service, backed up by our 3 year warranty. No special tools are required to install the Wireless Rain Sensor, so dont worry about having to make any last minute trips to the hardware store - youll be up and running in minutes, not hours. Please read through these instructions in their entirety before attempting to install the Wireless Rain Sensor

- this will save time and prevent mistakes. Also, if you are unsure about the proper wiring of irrigation valve controllers or common electrical installations, please have a qualified contractor perform the installation for you. INSTALLATION:

There are two main components supplied with your Wireless Rain Sensor, the transmitter and the receiver

(See Fig.1). Always install the receiver first - at a location in close proximity to the irrigation controller

(See Fig.2). Mount the receiver using the enclosed screws to a solid surface within the wire range of the supplied hookup wire. The receiver control wires (2 white, 1 blue) are used to break the 24VAC common ground circuit of the solenoid valves or can be hooked up directly to the sensor input of the controller itself. The white/white combination are used in 90% of installations however in the event the controller requires a normally open sensor (such as the Toro Greenkeeper) the white/blue combination is used. If the controller has a space on the terminal strip marked Sensor or SEN then directly wire the two white wires to the two terminals (unless the controller requires a normally open sensor circuit in which case attach one of the white wires and the blue wire to the terminals). Now attach the red and black wires to the 24VAC supply terminals on the controller, assuring that the red goes to the terminal marked + or POS and the black wire is attached to the - or NEG terminal if so marked. Make sure that the antenna wire is kept straight and that it is not touching any other wire or other metal object. Your receiver is now completely installed!

You now should test your wiring by lightly pressing on the spindle of the transmitter and holding it down for a few seconds - the System Off - Rain light should illuminate for the duration of the actuation. If the light does not illuminate, please recheck your wiring (you may also look on the web at www.rainsensor.com for additional help and specialized wiring configurations). The transmitter should be adjusted prior to installation. The Wireless Rain Sensor can be adjusted to prevent the irrigation system from starting or continuing after rainfall quantities of 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" or 1". To adjust it to the desired shut-off quantity, rotate the cap on the switch housing so that the pins are located in the proper slots (See Fig.4). Do not use excessive force to twist the cap as this may break the pins. The time that it takes the Wireless Rain Sensor to reset for normal sprinkler operation after the rain has stopped is determined by weather conditions (wind, sunlight, humidity, etc.) These conditions will determine how fast the hygroscopic discs dry out, and since the turf is also experiencing the same conditions, their respective drying rates will roughly parallel each other. So when the turf needs more water, the Wireless Rain Sensor is already reset to allow the sprinkler system to go at the next scheduled cycle. The best location to mount the transmitter should be as close to the receiver as possible to avoid structures that could possibly cause interference of the signal. The transmitter should be mounted on any surface where it will be exposed to unobstructed rainfall, but not in the path of sprinkler spray. Gutters are ideal locations for the transmitter, and the specially designed bracket makes this installation as simple as tightening the supplied thumbscrew onto the gutter lip once the transmitter is in place. However, the transmitter can be mounted on any suitable surface using the enclosed screws. The unit should be mounted in a vertical orientation with the antenna wire protruding straight down from the housing. Once again, avoid an installation where the antenna wire comes in contact with any metallic object. Prior to final placement, the transmitter should be tested once again be lightly pressing on the spindle for a few seconds, the System Off - Rain light should illuminate. If the light is not visible to the installer, simply set the controller to water a zone which is visible from the installation location and the activation of the transmitter will shut off water flow to the test zone. Note: If for some reason the location of the transmitter is not providing a valid signal to the receiver (this could be due to an out of range installation or possible electric or sub-material interference), verify the transmitter at close range and choose another mounting location as close as possible to the receiver/valve controller. OPERATION:

The Wireless Rain Sensor is now fully functional and should provide you with years of worry free, water saving service. When the rain sensor activates due to sufficient rainfall the System Off - Rain light will illuminate on the receiver - there is no guessing when your rain sensor is active. Should it be necessary to temporarily deactivate your Wireless Rain Sensor, it can be bypassed using the built in by-pass switch. Simply press this switch once and the System Off - Rain light will go out until the next time the Wireless Rain Sensor resets - all automatically. When the Battery Low indicator light illuminates, this serves as a warning that the battery in the transmitter is getting low. The battery should be replaced at the next convenient time - don't panic when this happens, the Wireless Rain Sensor will function properly for some time after this indicator is present. To replace the batteries, simply remove the transmitter from its bracket, slide the cover off the housing and gently pull the circuit board partially out of the unit. The two batteries should then be accessible and can be replaced. SPECIFICATIONS:

Rain Sensor Transmitting Range: 300 feet Rain Sensor Height: 4 inches Rain Sensor: Hygroscopic discs with adjustable rain sensitivity Optional Freeze Sensor available now!

Transmitter Average Battery Life: 5 years Operating Temperature: -20oF to 120oF Tx/Rx: SAW based 418Mhz, 256 unique codes Receiver Power: 10-30VAC, 100mA (tap from existing timer or optional transformer) Output: Dry contacts (NO/NC), 3A@24VAC Receiver Controls: Status indicator, built-in Smart Bypass Switch, Repairman Assist compatible, low transmitter battery indicator Warranty: 3 years Patents Pending Over 10 years in the Irrigation Industry R&D Engineering, Inc. P.O. Box 414 Manasquan, NJ 08736-0414 Phone (888) 301-3818 Fax (732) 528-3607 Email: info@rainsensor.com Visit us on the Internet at:

www.rainsensor.com

		frequency	equipment class	purpose
1	2003-11-14	418 ~ 418	DSC - Part 15 Security/Remote Control Transmitter	Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment
2	2000-08-25	418 ~ 418	DSC - Part 15 Security/Remote Control Transmitter	Original Equipment

Application Forms

app s	Applicant Information
1 2	Effective	2003-11-14
1 2	Effective	2000-08-25
1 2	Applicant's complete, legal business name	Toro Company
1 2	FCC Registration Number (FRN)	0002649200
1 2	Physical Address	5825 Jasmine Street
1 2		Riverside, California 92504
1 2		United States

app s	TCB Information
1 2	TCB Application Email Address	m******@ccsemc.com
1 2	TCB Scope	A1: Low Power Transmitters below 1 GHz (except Spread Spectrum), Unintentional Radiators, EAS (Part 11) & Consumer ISM devices

app s	FCC ID
1 2	Grantee Code	OF7
1 2	Equipment Product Code	WRS1

app s	Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact
1 2	Name	N**** N******
1 2	Title	Compliance Engineering Manager
1 2	Telephone Number	951-7********
1 2	Fax Number	951-7********
1 2	E-mail	N******@Toro.com

app s	Technical Contact
1 2	Firm Name	Fountain Technologies, Inc.
1 2	Name	W****** L****
1 2	Physical Address	50 Randolph Rd.
1 2		Somerset
1 2		Somerset, New Jersey 08873
1 2		United States
1 2	Telephone Number	73256********
1 2	Fax Number	73256********
1 2	E-mail	w******@aol.com

app s	Non Technical Contact
1 2	Firm Name	Fountain Technologies, Inc.
1 2	Name	W****** L**
1 2	Physical Address	50 Randolph Rd.
1 2		Somerset
1 2		Somerset, New Jersey 08873
1 2		United States
1 2	Telephone Number	73256********
1 2	Fax Number	73256********
1 2	E-mail	w******@aol.com

app s	Confidentiality (long or short term)
1 2	Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?:	Yes
1 2	Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?:	No
	if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant.

app s	Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc
1 2	Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization?	No
1 2	Equipment Class	DSC - Part 15 Security/Remote Control Transmitter
1 2	Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant)	Wireless Rain Sensor
1 2		wireless rain sensor
1 2	Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application?	No
1 2	Modular Equipment Type	Does not apply
1 2	Purpose / Application is for	Class II permissive change or modification of presently authorized equipment
1 2	Purpose / Application is for	Original Equipment
1 2	Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization?	No
1 2	Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization?	No
1 2	Grant Comments	Class II permissive change filing.
1 2	Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application?	No
1 2	If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded?	No

app s	Test Firm Name and Contact Information
1 2	Firm Name	Advanced Compliance Laboratory
1 2	Name	W**** L**
1 2	Telephone Number	908-9********
1 2	Fax Number	908-9********
1 2	E-mail	w******@aol.com

Equipment Specifications
	Line	Rule Parts	Grant Notes	Lower Frequency	Upper Frequency	Power Output	Tolerance	Emission Designator	Microprocessor Number
1	1	15.231		418.00000000	418.00000000
	Line	Rule Parts	Grant Notes	Lower Frequency	Upper Frequency	Power Output	Tolerance	Emission Designator	Microprocessor Number
2	1	15C		418.00000000	418.00000000

some individual PII (Personally Identifiable Information) available on the public forms may be redacted, original source may include additional details