OSMAC® G3 Satellite User’s Guide The OSMAC® G3 offers intuitive faceplate capabilities, superior diagnostics and can be installed as a complete satellite or as a retrofit faceplate upgrade for existing E-OSMAC® satellites.
Table of Contents Introduction ----------------------------------------------------- 1 Home Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Menu Navigation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Modes of Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Setting the Clock and Mode Clock Set - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Introduction The Toro® OSMAC® G3 Satellite combines modular flexibility, ease of use and increased programmability in a single controller. Modularity means flexibility. The OSMAC G3 is available from 16 to 64 stations, and can expand in 8-station increments to meet your needs. Optional station switch capability and surge protection provide simple operation and added security.
Modes of Operation The Toro OSMAC G3 Satellite can be placed in three operating modes: Central mode, Local mode and Off mode.
Step 3 – Press DOWN until Clock Mode is selected and press Select Step 4 – Use the UP and DOWN buttons (International format). Step 5 – Press Select SELECT SELECT to edit. to select between Am/Pm (12-Hour format) or 24 Hrs once the correct format is selected.
Setting Scheduled Watering What’s Running Manual Watering Scheduled Watering Communication Diagnostics Settings P01 Days: set>: Start Sta#: Simult 100% 00:00:00 SMTWTFSSMTWTFS : 01 01–05 : 06 05:00am 05 min Note: In order to run Scheduled Watering, you must set the OSMAC G3 controller to Local mode operation. See Comm Mode under Settings Menu section. Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select Step 2 – Press DOWN SELECT to access the controller menu.
Selecting Water Every option allows you to adjust how many interval days between scheduled watering. It also gives you the flexibility to set the position of the current day within the watering interval. Example: Set watering to every 3 days with the current day being the 2nd day (water the next day). P01 100% 00:00:00 Water Every: 03 Days Today’s Day: 02 01 Start : 01 05:00am Sta#: 01–05 05 min Simult : 06 Start - Scheduled Start Times The OSMAC G3 allows you to set up to 24 start times.
Setting OSMAC G3 for Radio Communications In order to send page commands to the OSMAC G3 controller, you must set and coordinate the satellite address and the transmitting and receiving frequency with the radio system being used. Satellite Address - Satellite address is the identification that is given to a particular satellite. In order to communicate with individual satellites, each satellite is given a unique satellite address.
Settings Menu Station Settings Station Settings allows you to configure each station as an irrigation station or a switch. When a station is configured as a switch, that station is not affected by the rain delay function. When a switch is activated, it does not activate the pump terminal. Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select Step 2 – Press DOWN SELECT to access the controller menu.
Comm Mode Station Settings Comm Mode: Central Reset Pgr’s: No Reset Sta’s: No Reset Unit: No Enable Sta’s: No What’s Running Manual Watering Scheduled Watering Communication Diagnostics Settings Station Settings Comm Mode: Local Reset Pgr’s: No Reset Sta’s: No Reset Unit: No Enable Sta’s: No Station Settings Comm Mode: Off Reset Pgr’s: No Reset Sta’s: No Reset Unit: No Enable Sta’s: No Central Mode – When placed in Central mode, the OSMAC G3 satellite will wait and execute radio commands sent by the Cen
Reset Sta’s Station Settings Comm Mode: Central Reset Pgr’s: No Yes Reset Sta’s: No Reset Unit: No Enable Sta’s: No Selecting Yes to this menu will reset all the stations to the default settings. All the stations that were set as switches will reset as stations once again. All the stations that were disabled will once again reset as active. Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select SELECT to access the controller menu.
Clock Set Clock Set: 12:00am Clock Mode: Am/Pm Date Mode: MMDDYY Date: 01/01/16 Fri Sat Address: 001 Max Sim Sta: 06 Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select SELECT to access the controller menu. Step 2 – Press DOWN until Settings is selected and press Select Step 3 – Press DOWN until Clock Set is selected and press Select Step 4 – Use the LEFT and RIGHT Use the UP and DOWN Step 5 – Press Select SELECT SELECT . SELECT . arrows to navigate between the hour and minute parameters.
Date Clock Set: 12:00am Clock Mode: Am/Pm Date Mode: MMDDYY Date: 01/01/16 Fri Sat Address: 001 Max Sim Sta: 06 Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select SELECT to access the controller menu. Step 2 – Press DOWN until Settings is selected and press Select Step 3 – Press DOWN until Date is selected and press Select Step 4 – Use the LEFT and RIGHT Use the UP and DOWN Step 5 – Press Select SELECT SELECT SELECT . . arrows to navigate between the Day, Month and Year parameters.
Display Adj Date Mode: MMDDYY Date: 01/01/16 Fri Sat Address: 001 Max Sim Sta: 06 Display Adj: _______ darker Radio Settings It is possible to adjust the contrast to the LCD screen if the clarity is poor. Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select SELECT to access the controller menu.
Radio Frequency - Use this menu to select the radio frequency in order to be able to send a radio page arrows to select from the 6 command to the OSMAC G3 controller. Use the UP and DOWN preprogrammed frequencies. If the 6 preprogrammed frequencies are not suitable for your use, you can edit any arrows to select Rx (Receive) frequency, then press of the frequency channels. Use the UP and DOWN Select .
Manual Watering M-Manual - Manually start a station or stations manually and specify a runtime. What’s Running Manual Watering Scheduled Watering Communication Diagnostics Settings STOP START START START Watering M-Manual Programs Syringes Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select Manual : M-Manual Sta#: 01 01-01 10 min Simult : 05 START SELECT to access the controller menu.
Syringe - Manually start a scheduled program before the set start time with a different runtime. What’s Running Manual Watering Scheduled Watering Communication Diagnostics Settings STOP START START START Watering M-Manual Programs Syringes Step 1 – While at the Home display, press Select Manual : Runtime: Program: START SELECT Syringe 01 min 01 to access the controller menu.
Comm Mode - Select this menu to edit the OSMAC G3 controller’s communication mode. Central Mode – When placed in Central mode, the OSMAC G3 satellite will wait and execute radio commands sent by the central. The satellite will ignore all scheduled watering but will execute manual watering. Local Mode – When placed in Local mode, the OSMAC G3 will execute scheduled watering as well as manual watering. Radio commands will be ignored.
Seq Stations – Utilize this function to test all of the OSMAC G3 stations. To activate, navigate to On each for . Use the UP and DOWN arrows to set the amount of time for each of the stations and press Select arrow to activate. OSMAC G3 controller will continually sequence the stations to run, then press the RIGHT arrow is pressed to cancel. until the LEFT SELECT Specifications Line Voltage: 115-120 or 230-240 V a.c. 50/60 Hz (switchable), 130 VA Current Draw (no load): 0.21A @ 115-120 V a.c., 60 Hz or 0.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Domestic: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
