Toro DXI-PWM08 User manual

Quick Start Guide

Introduction

About the Controller 1

Icons Explained 4

Getting Help 4

Overview 5

Faceplate 5

Buttons 6

LEDs 7

Screen 7

Menu Navigation 8

Quick Start 9

Setting the Language 9

Setting Current Date & Time 9

Station Count 11

Program Start Time 12

Water Days 13

Station Run Times 14

Program Hold 15

% Adjust 16

Manual Operation 17

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FOR

THE

Getting Help

Toro strives to build safe, durable, and easy to use product. If, however, you

encounter a problem that referring to this manual cannot resolve, please contact

an authorized Toro product expert for assistance via phone or email.

U.S./Canada:

Phone: 1-800-777-1477 (7:30 am–4 pm, M–F, PT)

E-mail: [email protected]

Chapter 1: Introduction

DXi Quick Start Guide

Chapter 1: Introduction

ank you for supporting Toro® and the Laguna™ and Sentinel DXi™ central

control platform. We hope the DXi will exceed your expectations and contribute

to Toro's legacy of innovation and service.

About the Controller

Toro believes in minimizing waste by maximizing water application eciency.

e DXi provides precise control of irrigation delivery systems through a exible

network that could t almost any application. DXi will work with your Rain

Master Laguna software and Toro’s Sentinel WMS software to monitor, adjust,

and report on irrigation schedules to your technical comfort level.

e DXi controller comes in twelve “base model” versions:

• DXI-PWM08

• DXI-PWMTW

• DXI-SWM08

• DXI-SWMTW

• DXI-SPED08

• DXI-SPEDTW

• DXI-SPEDHY08

• DXI-PSB08

• DXI-PSBTW

• DXI-DPSB56

• DXI-PPED08

• DXI-PPEDTW

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Additional add-on kits can be added to the base models to accommodate your

irrigation needs:

• DXI-OPB08-EXP - DXi 8-station output board expansion kit

• DXI-CELL-EXP - DXi cellular kit with antenna

• DXI-RADIO-EXP - DXi UHF radio kit with antenna

• DXI-RADIO-P-EXP - DXi UHF radio kit with antenna

(for plastic pedestal only)

• DXI-WIFI-EXP - DXi wi kit with antenna

• PMRKIT - ProMax permanent-mount remote receiver with antenna

• PMRKIT-P - ProMax permanent-mount remote receiver with antenna

(for plastic pedestal only)

• DXI-WOB-E-EXP - DXi 900MHz XTND Radio Kit, WMS DXi only

• DXI-WOB-E-P-EXP - DXi 900MHz XTND Radio Kit, WMS DXi

only (for plastic pedestal only)

Hardware Features

Capacity*:

• Up to 96 stations per satellite in conventional congurations, 200 stations

per controller in two-wire (TWICE™) congurations.

• Up to 48 conventional stations + 100 two-wire stations in our hybrid

models (for TWICE two-wire conversion projects).

• For Laguna: ree dedicated master valve (MV) outputs, either normally

closed or normally open.

For Sentinel WMS: One dedicated master valve (MV) output

• No auxiliary 24VAC relays for pumps, lights, etc.

• Up to Six inputs to connect ow sensors/meters or other pulse-data devices.

(Note that these devices are independent of the optional Laguna and

Sentinel

wireless

weather solutions.)

• Two alarm inputs and a 4-20mA sensor input

• An expansive, 4.4” LCD back-lit display with rapid menu navigation and

“digital ink” for high visibility in the sun.

• Integrated cabinet access lighting or “fridge light” and pivoting brackets for

improved setup and service access (select models)

• Transparent, custom – t plastic covers for all circuit boards for added

protection against the elements and pests (certain models).

• Multiple system communication options: 4G LTE, UHF radio, Ethernet,

WiFI and Serial port.

• Lightning protection up to 18kV

* DXi controller capacity will vary between Sentinel WMS and Rain Master

Laguna centrals.

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• Integrated amperage meter to enhance internal diagnostics and trouble-

shooting.

• Up to nine simultaneous station-related operations (six valve and three MV)

• Cloud connect feature that enables cloud-based control via central software

and mobile phone app.

• Sentinel DXi systems feature Wireless Output Board Control for operating

stations using license-free radio with a range of several hundred feet.

• Laguna DXi systems feature robust Flowmax hardwire bus connectivity

between controllers.

Scheduling and Programming Features

• 16 conventional programs with up to 12 start times per program

• Exclusive DX series Individual Station Control (ISC™): Treat every active

station as an individual program

• Customizable scheduling calendar with up to 48 exclusion days

• Programmable MV and Station Delay

• Global water window (ISC & Manual can override)

• English, Spanish and French language settings

• Imperial (Standard) or Metric standard units of measure

Program Setup Options

Setup Menu Option Default

Time/Date 12:00:00am

Language English / Spanish English

Flow

Omit by Date

Communication

Current Checks

Firmware Update

Learn Flow / Current

About

Maintenance and Alarm Diagnostic Capabilities

• Flow monitoring. Overow, underow, unscheduled ow, and catastrophic

occurrence monitoring and reporting.

• Electrical alarm with station shutdown and program advance for station/s

over current, shorts, damaged wires, and/or faulty solenoids.

• Power outage restoration alarms.

• LED indication for station outputs.

• Electrical self diagnostic test to verify communication between the timing

mechanism (TM) and all modules.

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• Manual test mode that can advance stations while displaying valve electrical

current and station ow data.

Communication Features

e DXi is capable of communicating with the Central software over a variety of

communication technologies.

4G LTE Optional accessory for Central to sub-master

communication.

WiFi “Short range” standard WiFi to Central, sold as an

optional accessory.

Ethernet Standard on all DXi systems.

Ethernet-to-Radio Sold as an optional stand-alone accessory.

UHF Radio Sold as an optional stand-alone or embedded

accessory.

Serial cable Serial communication to Central or Diagnostic PC.

Icons Explained

A note to clarify.

Important

Warning! Risk of electric shock

Rotate the Control Dial.

Press the Control Dial.

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Chapter 2: Overview

Because not all irrigation applications are identical, the DXi controller has been

designed to allow users to establish a wide variety of individual programmable

options. ese options include changing conguration of programs, irrigation

stations, the controller and sensors. Individual Station Control (ISC) is available

on DXi Laguna. Wireless Output Board Control is available on DXi Sentinel.

The Faceplate

(0) Active Programs

(0) Active Stations

(2) Alerts

SAT: 239-239 WED 5:43:40 PM

A: Power reset

24 (GPM) Expected 0



Rain Off Alert Irrigation

On / Off

ProMax™

Remote

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The Buttons

Button Function

Control Dial

Rotate to switch between elds on a screen and change

values within those elds.

Press to enter a desired eld and to save the value.

Left, Right, and Back buttons

To navigate screen and menu selections.

“A” button

To...

“B” button

To...

Command button

To execute the on-screen command closest to

that particular command button.

All Stop

To stop all current irrigation activity.

Manual

To manually operate the controller.

iDashboard

To return the controller to the “Dashboard” screen.

Review

To review irrigation program settings.

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The LEDs

e DXi has three LEDs beneath the main LCD screen. Each LED illuminates

for a specic reason:

(0) Active Programs

(0) Active Stations

(2) Alerts

SAT: 239-239 WED 5:43:40 PM

A: Power reset

24 (GPM) Expected 0



Rain Off Alert Irrigation

On / Off

ProMax™

Remote

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Rain O

(blue)

Illuminated when the Rain O command is active.

All irrigation activity is suspended when this light is on.

Alert

(red)

Illuminated when a user alert for the operator has been

triggered, such as after a loss of power or loss of pressure.

Alerts must be manually cleared in the Alert submenu.

Irrigation

(green)

Illuminates when irrigation is actively in operation.

If no sprinkler or station is running, the irrigation LED

will be o.

The Screen

e Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen on the DXi controller is 4.4” QVGA

monochrome display screen capable of 320240 pixels.

The main menu

On both sides of the screen are three command buttons for quick and easy exe-

cution of the button’s assigned command.

Setup Reports &

Diagnostics

Program Alerts

Stations Rain Hold

Main Menu WED 5:43:40 PM

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Menu Navigation

Navigating menus and executing commands in the DXi is easy with the various

buttons and the Control Dial.

To navigate the typical DXi screen, we will use the below as an example.

Navigating and Executing

1. to navigate between adjustable elds.

e “active” eld will have a black box around it.

2. to enter the “active” eld.

3. to adjust the value.

Some elds have preset options like “Custom” vs. “Data Ind”. Other elds

are numeric and are adjusted incrementally.

4. to set desired option.

5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 for all adjustable elds.

Sensor 1 Type Custom

K Factor 003.001

Offset 8.001

Include In Total Flow YES

Setup Flow Sensors WED 5:43:40 PM

|Sensor 1|Sensor 2 | Sensor 3

Press and

to move between the dier-

ent “top” screens.

Some elds have

preset options.

Press to switch

between them.

Number elds must be

adjusted by .

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