Benparts Multi Control Field NET Operation Manual Rev A ECN 32745 19 Jan 18

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Multi-Control for FieldNET
Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
Safety & Service.................................................. S-1

Requirements for Electrical Service............................................. S-1
Service............................................................................................. S-1

Section 1 – Setup.................................................1-1

Initial Setup.................................................................1-1
General Properties.....................................................1-1
Properties – System..................................................1-2

Water Source Setup.........................................................................1-3
Injector Setup...................................................................................1-4
Options Setup..................................................................................1-5
System Setup...................................................................................1-6
Filtration Properties.........................................................................1-7
Valve Controller Properties.............................................................1-8
Zone Properties...............................................................................1-9
Alert Properties..............................................................................1-10
Account Contact Access Setup...................................................1-11
Alert Notification Setup.................................................................1-12

Section 2– FieldNET Portal..................................2-1

General Integration....................................................2-1

Icons.................................................................................................2-2
Action Feedback..............................................................................2-3
Map....................................................................................................2-4

Where to Locate Multi-Control Systems.................. 2-7
Multi-Control on FieldNET.........................................2-8
Title Bar.......................................................................2-9
Dashboard................................................................2-10
PLANS.......................................................................2-14
Sidebar......................................................................2-16
Related Equipment........................................................................2-16
Plans...............................................................................................2-16
Schedule.........................................................................................2-24
Properties – General......................................................................2-26
Properties – System......................................................................2-26
Properties – Filtration....................................................................2-40

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Properties – Wireless Switches....................................................2-45
Properties – Zones........................................................................2-47
Properties – Alerts.........................................................................2-49
Event History..................................................................................2-51
Tools – Firmware Manager............................................................2-52
Tools – Service Mode....................................................................2-53
Water Usage Report......................................................................2-54
General Reports.............................................................................2-55

Section 3– FieldNET Mobile App.........................3-1

Introduction................................................................3-1

Equipment List.................................................................................3-2
Map View..........................................................................................3-3
Dashboard........................................................................................3-4
Equipment Groups........................................................................3-12

Section 4– Alerts & Support................................4-1

Alerts.................................................................................................4-1

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Safety & Service
WARNING
Training; All individuals involved in the installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment

must receive and understand training in the safe and proper methods of performing all duties assigned
to them at the time of the initial assignment and at least annually thereafter. Safety messages and appropriate
response procedures to emergencies or other situations which may arise should be fully understood.

WARNING
Follow Safety Instructions; Carefully read all safety

messages in this manual and safety signs on the machinery. Keep
safety signs in legible condition. Replace any missing or damaged safety
signs.
Learn how to operate the machine and controls properly. Do not allow anyone to operate the machinery without proper instructions.
Keep the machine in proper working condition. Only have the machine
serviced by a trained service technician on a routine basis. Unauthorized
modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety and
reduce the life of the machine.

WARNING
Proper Communication; It is important that Web portal operators and personnel in the field
communicate with each other when initializing FieldNET systems to ensure a safe work environment.

Requirements for Electrical Service

All Electrical equipment shall be installed by a qualified electrician. As a result, a correct installation will allow the
irrigation system to protect itself from overloads and ground faults with minimal downtime, damage and hazard.
Refer to ANSI, ASAE Standard S397.2 (latest revision) Electrical Service and Equipment for Irrigation for exact
requirements.

Service
For location of the nearest Lindsay Dealer visit:
www.zimmatic.com
Or write:
Service Department
Lindsay Manufacturing LLC
214 East Second Street
Lindsay, NE 68644
Or call:
(800) 829-5300

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Section 1 – Setup
Initial Setup
This section contains information about the Multi-Control panel and Wireless Switch Set-Up and Start-Up instructions.
Prior to setting up the Micro-Irrigation System the following tasks are required:
• Dealer has installed the Multi-Control and Wireless Switches.
• Dealer has configured the Multi-Control and Wireless Switches.
• Dealer has installed the RTU.
• Dealer has added the Multi-Control and RTU to FieldNET.
After the above tasks are complete, the Dealer should have the equipment properly set up for use within FieldNET and the Multi-Control will be shown in the Equipment List. Before initial operation, the Multi-Control must set
Grower specific settings, notifications and reporting through the FieldNET portal [https://app.myfieldnet.com/]. The
instructions assume being a Super User of the Account. Contact the local Lindsay Dealer for adding a Super User
to the Account if one has not be created.

General Properties
After logging into the FieldNET portal select on the Irrigation link in the Equipment Menu at the top of the page to
display the Equipment List limited to Irrigation equipment.

Select on the Edit button of the new Multi-Control to view the General Settings page.

Alternatively, select the Properties – General link in the sidebar if viewing the Dashboard.

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Review the current settings for any changes.
Setting the Time Zone is important and must be set local to the Multi-Control.
If the precise latitude and longitude of the Multi-Control are available, enter the appropriate decimal degrees. This
will add the Multi-Control to the FieledNET Map. The Add to Map feature on the FieldNET Map can be used to
enter the latitude and longitude if the exact location is unknown.
Press the Save button to save the settings.

Properties – System
Select the Properties – System link in the sidebar to view the System Settings. Most of the settings will have been
programmed by the Lindsay Dealer and should not be adjusted.
Guard Times are used by the system to prevent water hammer, accidental chemigation, and smooth transitions
between starting or stopping Zone irrigation.
Start of Plan
Guard Time
for Water Source

End of Plan

Pump / Master
Guard Time
for Injector

Injector
Guard Time
for Zone 1

Zone 1
Zone 2

Guard Time
for Zone 2

Zone 3

Guard Time
for Zone 3
Guard Time
for Zone 4

Zone 4

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

The Water Source Guard Time is applied at the beginning of startup. The Injector and Zone Guard Times are applied at the end of the Injector and Zone runtimes. The specific component will shut off during Guard Times.
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Water Source Setup

The Designed Flow Rate is the designed Water Source capacity that is available for Irrigation, Filtration, and Temperature Protection. The Reserved Flow Rate for Irrigation is meant to reserve allowable capacity for Irrigation in
order to run Filtration and Temperature Protection simultaneously. When making Plan Steps, this setting is used to
calculate remaining capacity.
Flow Disparity is defined as the ± percent difference between the total actively irrigating Zone Application Rates
over the System Flow. The Zone Application Rates are defined on the Properties – Zones page.
For example, if a Plan Step had 3 Zones set to 100 gpm for a total of 300 gpm running at the same time and the
System Flow reads 200 gpm, the Flow Disparity would be equal to -33% (200 gpm / 300 gpm). This could indicate
a drip tape is plugged or a stuck valve.
Using the same example, if the System Flow reads 500 gpm, the Flow Disparity would be equal to +67% (500
gpm / 300 gpm). This could indicate a leak or a broken pipe.
Select the Poll button to request the current Water Source settings from the Controller. Select the Apply button to
save the settings and push the changes to the Multi-Control.

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Injector Setup

Select the Poll button to request the current Injector settings from the Controller. Review the current settings for
any changes.
If an Injector is installed the I/O Channel should be set to the correct I/O Board and Channel. This is typically on
Output 2 of the System I/O Board.
If an Injector Flow Meter is installed the Has Injector Flow checkbox should be checked.
Select the Apply button to save the settings and push the changes to the Multi-Control.

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Options Setup

Select the Poll button to request the current Options settings from the Controller. Review the current settings for
any changes.
If a Rainfall Sensor is installed the Has Rainfall Sensor checkbox should be checked.
If a pH Sensor is installed the Has pH Sensor checkbox should be checked.
If a Temperature Sensor is installed the Has Temperature Sensor should be checked. The Auto-Enable Temperature Protection Plan option is available if a Temperature Sensor is installed. This will continuously run the Temperature Protection Plan as long as the Above or Below criteria are met.
Select the Apply button to save the settings and push the changes to the Multi-Control.

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System Setup

Select the Poll button to request the current System settings from the Controller. Review the current settings for
any changes. All of the settings above are used for defining fault shutdown criteria. if implementing Temperature
Shutdown capability, a temperature sensor must be installed.
If a Wireless Switch has a Shutdowns condition, it will shutdown the entire system. In order to ignore a Wireless
Switch Shutdown and continue running the scheduled plans, check the Ignore Wireless Switch Shutdown checkbox.
NOTE: Ignoring Wireless Switch Shutdown conditions may affect chemigation applications, cause Flow Disparity
alerts, and other related side effects.
Select the Apply button to save the settings and push the changes to the Multi-Control.

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Filtration Properties

Select the Properties – Filtration link in the sidebar to view the Filtration Settings. Most of the settings will be programmed by the Lindsay Dealer and should not be adjusted.
The number of Filter Flush Valves and the settings generate the Filter Flush Plan, which cycles through each Filter
Flush Valve chronologically and executes a back flush for the set Flush Time.
Filter Flush Valves

Select the Poll button to request the current Filter Flush Valves installed on the Controller. Review the current settings for any changes.
The order of the Filter Flush Plan is determined by assigning the I/O channel to the corresponding Filter Flush
Valve. If you have 3 filters, select the I/O channel for Filter Flush Valve 1-3 and set the others to None.
Similarly, set the I/O channel for the Pressure Sustain Valve. The Pressure Sustain Valve creates back pressure
during each flush.
Press the Apply button to save the settings and push the changes to the Multi-Control.

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Filtration Settings

Select the Poll button to request the current Filtration Settings on the Controller. Review the current settings for
any changes.
Choose the method of determining when to execute a Filter Flush Cycle by selecting either a Time Interval or
Pressure Differential. The Pressure Differential method requires installing a Post-Filter Pressure Sensor.
Press the Apply button to save the settings and push the changes to the Multi-Control.

Valve Controller Properties
Select the Properties – Valve Controllers link in the sidebar to view the Wireless Switch Settings. This step is for
verifying the installed Wireless Switches. There are no settings to change on this screen.

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Zone Properties

Select the Properties – Zones link in the sidebar to view the Zone Settings. Most of the settings will be programmed by the Lindsay Dealer and should not be adjusted.
Zone Information

Select the Poll button to request the current Zone settings on the Controller. Review the current settings for any
changes.
Each Zone has a name and a short name. The short name is used for displaying a list of Zones on the FieldNET
portal and mobile application. A Zone number or an abbreviation or acronym of 3 characters or less is the best
practice for short names.
If a Zone is under maintenance and should be temporarily removed from running during a Plan, checking the Disabled checkbox will disable the Zone.
The Application Rate is a requirement for calculating resource availability. The Application Rate is not the emitter
or sprinkler rate, but rather the overall flow rate expected for the entire Zone at pressure.
The Area is the area of irrigated land included in the Zone.
The Duration per 1 inch or Duration per 25 mm is the amount of time in minutes that a Zone must irrigate to apply
1 inch or 25 millimeters across the Zone area.
The Guard Time is the amount of time in seconds that a Zone valve remains open after a Plan Step to mitigate
water hammer and provide smooth transitions to the next step.
The Max On Time is the amount of time in minutes that a Zone can irrigate to mitigate washout or runoff.
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The Valve Controller is a dropdown listing the Valves of available Wireless Switches. Select which Valve Controller
and Valve Number is assigned to the Zone.
Select the Add Zone button to add a new Zone to the end of the list. Select the Apply button to save the settings
and push the changes to the Multi-Control for distribution to the Wireless Switches.

Alert Properties

Select the Properties – Alerts link in the sidebar to view the Alert Settings.
Equipment Alerts

Outside of site-specific needs, it is a best practice to use the default Alert Types.
Press the Save button to save the settings.

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Account Contact Access Setup

Select the Contacts link in the Admin Menu at the top of the page to display the Account Contacts.
Super Users have access to all Equipment in the Account. However, Managers and Viewers must be granted access to Equipment.

Select the name or Edit icon of the Contact needing Equipment access.
Select the Properties – Equipment Access link in the sidebar to manage Equipment Access for this Contact.

Add Equipment access by moving the desired Equipment from the Available Equipment list to the Has Access To
list. This can be done with the following methods:
• Double Right-Click on specific Equipment in the Available Equipment list.
• Select the specific Equipment in the Available Equipment list and press the Add button.
• For selecting multiple Equipment Ctrl- Right-Click on the desired Equipment.
• Select the Add All button to grant access to all Equipment.
Remove Equipment access by moving the desired Equipment from the Has Access To list to the Available Equipment list. This can be done with the following methods:
• Double Right-Click on specific Equipment in the Has Access To list.
• Select the specific Equipment in the Has Access To list and press on the Remove button.
• For selecting multiple Equipment Ctrl- Right-Click on the desired Equipment.
• Press the Remove All button to revoke access to all Equipment.
Press the Save button to save the changes.

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Alert Notification Setup

Select the Alert Groups link in the Alerts Menu at the top of the page to display the Alert Groups.

Setting up Alert Groups are required in order to send Alert notifications.

Select the name or Edit icon of an existing Alert Group or select the Add Alert Group button and follow the step-bystep wizard to add a new Alert Group.

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Check each Equipment and Recipient checkbox for setting up Alert notifications. Recipients must have Email or
SMS Text Messaging enabled in their profile to receive notifications.
Press the Save button to save the changes.

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Section 2– FieldNET Portal
General Integration

FieldNET is an integrated irrigation management platform available on the web or on Apple iOS and Google Android mobile devices.
The FieldNET Portal can be accessed with any browser by visiting https://app.myfieldnet.com.
This section will provide an overview of all Multi-Control related pages. Please refer to the FieldNET Operation
Manual for an overview of all other sections of the portal.
The Multi-Control is integrated into the following sections of the portal:
• Equipment List
• Equipment Groups
• Map View
• Dashboard and related pages
• Plans
• Schedule
• Logs
• Tools
• Reports
• Rules

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Icons

The Multi-Control map icons represent the complete Multi-Control system location.

The Multi-Control status icons represent the MC system current operation condition and can be found on dashboards and status columns in equipment lists.

The color codes represent the four conditions signifying proper operation or some system fault. The following
describes the color codes.
Blue: The system is in proper irrigation operation.
Orange: The sytem is in proper chemigation operations (water with chemicals).
Gray: The system has stopped or paused (typical of going into Auto-reverse cycle or Auto-Stop has activated).
Red: Alert. There is a system fault that has caused the machine to stop out of normal operation conditions. A more
detailed alert description will be displayed on the equipment list for the particular MC system.
Icons used for the Wireless Switch Valves:

Wireless Switch Valve icons represent specific valves and will display the following three states:
Blue: Proper irrigation operation.
Red: Alert. There is a fault with the valve or its wireless communication and it has stopped. A more detailed description of this alert will be displayed in the Zone tab of the equipment Quick Tray (later in this section).
Gray: Valve is fully operational but has momentarily paused or stopped as commanded in the settings.

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Action Feedback

Actions taken throughout FieldNET, such as a Poll or Apply commands, will provide feedback for acknowledging
a request and displaying this progress. In most cases the acknowledgement and action is completed within 30
seconds. However, the Multi-Control uses a “sleeping network” where communication to the Wireless Switches
are not real-time, but communicated upon a set interval.

Due to this method of communication, FieldNET provides feedback for the Multi-Control receiving the request as
well as feedback for distribution to Wireless Switches.
NOTE: Actions for a Multi-Control are not necessarily applied immediately in field and may take longer than 5
minutes depending upon the number of hops and intervals.

Polling

Polling the Multi-Control provides the following standard Polling feedback next to the Poll button:

Applying

Applying settings to the Multi-Control provides the following standard Applying feedback next to the Apply button:

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Updating Apply settings to the Wireless Switches will display additional feedback. “Verifying Changes” will display
before an “Application Succeeded” feedback and “Verification Failed” will display will display on a verification failure without attempting application.

Map

The Map is a satellite image with an Equipment Overlay displaying icon markers. Zoom, pan and search functionality make for easier navigation.

If a Multi-Control has been added to the Map, a marker is displayed using the latitude and longitude provided in
the Map Tab of the system’s Quick Tray. Generic location markers are displayed until zoomed in when Equipment
markers will be displayed.
Zone markers will be displayed upon selecting the Multi-Control marker.

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Add To Map
Use the Add To Map Wizard to add equipment to the Map View.
Select the “+” icon in the Map Toolbar to add Equipment to the Map.
In to following dialog box, select the equipment to place on the Map from the Equipment dropdown menu. The
dropdown will only list equipment not already placed on the Map.

Press the Add To Map button to begin the Add To Map Wizard and follow the instructions provided at the top of the
screen.

Select a location on the map. A marker will display, showing the placed equipment. This can be repositioned by
selecting on the map or selecting and dragging the marker across the map.
Selecting Cancel will exit the Add To Map Wizard and will not place the equipment on the map or save any changes.
Upon pressing the Finish button, the Add To Map Wizard will close and the position marker is replaced with the
Multi-Control marker. Additionally, the Multi-Control is made active and opens the Quick Tray.

The Add Zone To Map process is explained in the following Quick Tray section.
Quick Tray
The Quick Tray is displayed when selecting an equipment marker on the map. A yellow arrow will appear on top of
the marker selected.
Information Tab:
The Quick Tray Information Tab displays operational information relating to the selected equipment.

The Information Tab for the Multi-Control displays the current status of the Multi-Control, a link to the Dashboard,
controls, and primary sensor information.
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Map Tab:
The Map Tab for the Multi-Control displays the geographic location information with the ability to save changes,
remove the Multi-Control from the map, or move the location using the Add To Map Wizard.

Zone Tab:
The Zone Tab is specific to the Multi-Control and displays the current status and basic information of an irrigation zone with the ability to save changes to the geographic location, remove the Zone from the map, or move the
Zone using the Add Zone to Map Wizard.

Zone To Map Wizard
Select the Add a Zone To Map button to add a Zone to the Map.
Select the Zone to place on the Map from the Zone dropdown menu list. The dropdown only displays Zones available to the Multi-Control and not currently placed on the map.

Press the Add to Map button to begin the Add Zone To Map Wizard and follow the instructions provided at the top
of the screen.

Select a location on the map. A marker will be displayed, showing the Zone, which can be repositioned by selecting on the map or selecting and dragging the marker.
Pressing Cancel will exit the Add Zone To Map Wizard and not place the Zone on the Map or save changes.
Select the Finish button to close the Add Zone To Map Wizard and replace the position marker with the a Zone
marker. Additionally, the Zone is made active and refreshes the Quick Tray Zone Tab.

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Where to Locate Multi-Control Systems
Refer to the FieldNET User’s Manual (P/N 1600502) for details on navigating and editing within the following
categories discussed here.
Multi-Control information can be located within several categories in the Equipment Pulldown menu.
• They can be listed individually under the Irrigation category.
• They can be part of an Equipment Group.
• Communication status and information for the Multi-Control can be found under the RTU and Bridge categories.

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Multi-Control on FieldNET
The initial interface for the Multi-Control on FieldNET is the Equipment page. This page is broken down into different sections of information and each is explained in further detail following this overview.
The Equipment Page Consists of the following:
• Title Bar: The name of the system is listed here along with the system RTU status at the right-end of the bar
and all individual pieces of equipment within this system build (pivots, pumps, VRI, Multi-Control, etc.) are listed
within the pulldown menu found under the system name.
• Sidebar: The sidebar provides additional information and edit functions for the equipment currently displayed.
• Dashboard: The main interface for the equipment. A thumbnail of the equipment on the map, settings, conditions and any customized data is displayed on the dashboard for quick reference of the equipment.
• Plans: Displays the current plan uploaded to FieldNET or in operation.
System Name

Title Bar

Communication
Status

Specific Equipment

Dashboard

Sidebar

Plans

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Title Bar

The Title bar displays the system name. Systems typically consist of one or more pieces of equipment installed in
the field (e.g. Pivots, Laterals, VRI, Pumps, Chemical Injection and Multi-Control to name a few).
If there are multiple pieces of equipment on a system, the system name here will be nothing more than a reference. The actual equipment dashboards will display when the equipment name is selected from the pulldown
menu located under the system name.
At the right-end of the Title bar is a small Communication Status Icon.
Selecting the communication status icon will display the assigned RTU dashboard. The communication status icon
has the following states:
Icon

Tooltip

Description

Online

Subscription
Status

Last Request

Powered
Off

RTU is Online

The RTU is online without any
recent issues.

Yes

Active

successful

N/A

RTU is Online with
recent issues

The RTU is online, but the last
request failed.

Yes

Active

failed

N/A

RTU is Unexpectedly Offline

The RTU is unexpectedly offline
as it has an active subscription
but is not connected. This is not
applicable for Spectrum Station
RTU setups.

Active

N/A

RTU is Offline or
does not have an
active subscription

The RTU is offline due to not
having an active subscription or
the RTU has sent a powered off
packet

Expired or Off
Season

N/A

Yes

NOTE: A failed request is defined as FieldNET attempting 10 consecutive times to communicate a request (Poll,
Apply, etc.) without an acknowledgement from the RTU assuming the RTU is online and has a subscription.

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Dashboard

The Dashboard is the main interface for monitoring and controlling the Multi-Control settings.

Map
The map is automatically zoomed into the MC location and shows the status of zones. Located to the bottom left
corner of the Map View are notification icons for active Filter Flush and Temperature Protection. When inactive, the
icons will be transparent and when active, the icons will highlight.
Notification

Active

Inactive

Criteria

Filter Flush Status

Active whenever Filter Flush is running (Automatic or
Manual)

Temperature Protection Status

Active whenever Temperature Protection Plan is running (Automatic or Manual)

The run time of the current irrigation plan is displayed below the map to the right.
Status
The status icon and description for Multi-Control are displayed next to the map. The duration and timestamp indicate how long the Multi-Control has been in the current state and when it started.
The current irrigation plan, plan step, and active zones are displayed above the plan progress bar. Percent Complete and Remaining Time are estimated based on the time elapsed since starting the current plan step and the
remaining steps.

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Plan actions include Stop, Pause, and Run:
Action

Running

Stopped Upon Selecting
/ Paused

Run/Pause Button

This button will be highlighted and will require Apply in order to Start
or Pause the Plan

Stop Button

This button will be highlighted and will require Apply in order to Stop
the Plan

Stopping the plan puts the Multi-Control into “Off” mode, which does the following:
• Stop Pump Station / Main Valve
• Stop Chemical Injector
• Stops current Plan
• Stops Filter Flush
• Stops Temperature Protection Plan
• Closes all Zone valves
Upon stopping the plan, the Pause button will change to a Run button.
The Multi-Control is in “Auto” mode when the plan is running or paused. Pausing the plan will suspend plan progress. Upon restarting the plan will continue where it left off.
Whenever running a plan after a plan has been stopped, the Multi-Control will go into “Auto” mode and the irrigation plan will skip to the scheduled plan step based on the time of day.
Pressing the Poll button will request Multi-Control status information. Pressing the Apply button will send changes
to the Multi-Control. Feedback for these actions is provided next to the buttons. The status information refreshes
upon success.

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Sensors and Filtration
Sensors provide a clear user interface for monitoring system flow, pressure, temperature, rainfall amounts and pH
balance.
The Multi-Control has the following sensors available:
• System Flow
• System Pressure
• Post-Filter Pressure (optional)
• Temperature (optional)
• pH (optional)
• Rainfall (optional)

The diagram to the right shows a reference shutdown and alert locations
on the sensor dial indicators in order
to understand the purpose of alerts
and shutdowns.

High Pressure Alert
Low Pressure Alert
Low Pressure Shutdown

The System Pressure, Flow Rate,
Post-Filter Pressure and pH Balance
sensors provide warning zones on
their UI dial indicators when displayed
on the dashboard.
The low and high shutdown settings
are typically zero and the sensor’s
maximum range respectively. When
the system reaches shutdown, the
system will go into either a low or high
pressure/flow fault and shutdown.

100

High Pressure Shutdown

High Flow Alert

Low Flow Alert
0

100

High Flow Shutdown

Low Flow Shutdown

High Pressure Alert
Low Pressure Alert

The alerts “points” are established to
submit warnings to the operator that Low Pressure Shutdown
the system is nearing a shutdown
condition and should inspect the system for problems.
Zero (Acidic)

100

High Pressure Shutdown
14 (High Base)

The alerts are set up in the Water
Source page of the System Properties menu. When established, the dial
indicators on the dashboard will show
these alert ranges in yellow or red fields.
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If the Multi-Control has a filtration system installed and set up (through Properties – Filtration) the Dashboard will
display information about Filter Flush cycles.
The Filter Flush Mode can be either a Time Interval or Pressure Differential. A Multi-Control can have up to 27
Filters with 1 Sustaining Pressure Valve.
Basic filtration settings are displayed on the left of the filtration section of the dashboard (see diagram on previous
page). If filtration is set up to use a Time Interval, the information includes the Mode and Active Filter. If filtration is
set up to use Pressure Differential, the information includes the Mode, Active Filter, and Active Filter Retries.
A graphical representation of the filtration system displays completed and active filters in blue for the current flush
cycle. All filters turn gray upon completed cycle.
Select the Run Cycle button to manually initiate a Filter Flush Cycle. Feedback is provided in the space next to the
button.

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PLANS
Current Plan
If the Multi-Control is in “Auto” mode and a Plan is scheduled the Dashboard will display the current plan start time
and a table of Plan Steps and the respective Zones, duration, depth, chemigation (if applicable), and flow.

The running Plan Step will be highlighted and will display an icon indicating point-in-time progress of the plan. If
the plan is paused the pause icon is displayed.

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Temperature Protection Plan
If the Temperature Protection Plan has been set up, the Dashboard will display the Temperature Protection Plan
(similar to the Current Plan table).

The Temperature Protection Plan (TPP) is a special overlay Plan that runs at the same time as an Irrigation Plan.
The plan can be automatically enabled when a Temperature Sensor is installed and will show set point temperatures for activation of the TPP.
The Multi-Control will run the TPP an entire cycle when the trigger is met and keep running until TPP completes its
cycle, which will then stop the TPP. If the temperature reading is still above the TPP reset level, the Multi-Control
will repeat another cycle. The TPP cycle is not constrained to the day it started and can continue into the next day
if a cycle is not complete.
The Temperature Protection Plan can be manually executed for one cycle by clicking on the Run Cycle button.

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Sidebar

The Sidebar menu offers additional information and editing of equipment settings. The Dashboard was explained
previously and is included as a selection on the sidebar, the other options are explained further.

Related Equipment

The Related Equipment page displays the Equipment Groups which include the Multi-Control. The list includes a
equipment name linked to each piece of equipment’s respective dashboard, equipment icon, and operating status.

To add related equipment for the Multi-Control, add or edit an Equipment Group by selecting on Equipment –
Equipment Group and include the Multi-Control to the group.

Plans

Plans are a series of irrigation steps, which allow for simultaneously opening (and closing) of multiple Valve Zones
for a set duration of time. This provides more precise irrigation control and balance between excessive run-off or
insufficient watering amounts.
Plans are sent to the Multi-Control using the Schedule page.
Plan List
The Plan List displays all saved Irrigation Plans as well as Special Plans for a given irrigation system
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All Plans can be edited by selecting on their name or respective edit button to the right end of the row. Selecting
the remove button (next to the edit button) will remove the respective Irrigation Plan. Multiple Irrigation Plans can
be selected for mass removal by selecting the check-box, next to the name, and selecting Remove Plans from the
Actions drop-down menu.
Special Plans are unable to be removed.
Saving or removing scheduled Irrigation Plans or saving Special Plans requires updating the schedule and sending the plans and schedule to the Multi-Control. Removed Irrigation Plans with schedules will have their schedules
cleared as well. The following dialog will show upon removing an Irrigation Plan:

Saving or removing Irrigation Plans that are not scheduled provides feedback that the Plan was saved or removed.

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Edit Plan
Zones, Sets and
Special Actions

Steps and Plan Overview

The Edit Plan page is used for creating new or managing saved Irrigation and Special Plans.
The Edit Plan page is split into two major sections: 1) Zones, Sets, and Special Actions and 2) Plan Overview and
Steps.
Zones are the named drip fields assigned to a Wireless Switch valve, which are managed through the Properties –
Zones page. Zones which have been disabled will be grayed out be can be added to Sets and Plan Step for future
use. Disabled Zones in the Plan will not run but they are used for calculating Duration Depth, Capacity Remaining
and Validation of the duration.
Sets allow for grouping Zones commonly irrigated at the same time, but do not include any Plan Step information
such as irrigation duration. Sets are shared among all Plans and can be a Plan Step. However, making changes to
a Set will not update Plans with a Plan Step based on the Set with the changes.
Wait is the only Special Action and allows for temporarily stopping the water and injector for a period of time. It is
primarily intended for providing time in the field for manual operations such as changing the chemical tank.
The Zones, Sets, and Special Actions are searchable by case-insensitive name. Phrases separated by spaces will
provide results which match all phrases.
The search results will show the Special Actions, Sets, and Zones sections with matching results for each. “No
Results” is displayed if no results are found.
Similar to the Map View, an “x” on the far right side of the search field is used to clear the search and reset the
search field.

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Zones, Sets, and Special Actions are all drag-and-drop items on the FieldNET interface. They can be dragged to
any of the following locations on the page:
•
•
•
•

Create New Set Area: Located below existing Sets.
Existing Set
Create New Plan Step Area: Located below existing Plan Steps.
Existing Plan Step

Selecting and dragging a Zone, Set, or Special Action and dropping it onto a target will take the appropriate action.
Allowed actions are:
Create Set

Add To Set

Create
Plan Step

Special Actions



Sets



Zones



Add To Existing
Plan Step



For example, adding a Special Action, such as Wait, to a Plan Step is not allowed. It is a Plan Step by itself and
cannot be part of an existing Plan Step.

Select and drag a Zone onto the “To create a Set drag Zone here” target to create a new Set starting with the

selected Zone.
Upon adding a Zone to a Set or double-clicking a Set, the Set Details dialog will display, allowing changes to the
name of the Set and remove Zones. Select the Remove Set link to permanently remove the Set. Press the Can-

cel button to ignore any changes and close the dialog. Press the Done button to save changes to the Set.
Add more Zones by dragging other Zones onto an existing Set.

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The Plan Overview displays the Plan name, Run Time, and actions. Select the Plan name to change the name of

the Plan.
The Run Time is calculated upon making changes to Plan Steps. Select the duplicate link to clone this Plan as a
new Plan. Press the Cancel link to ignore any changes and return to the Plan List. Press the Save button to save

changes to the Plan and Plan Steps.
If the Plan is currently schedule, a notice will be displayed below the Plan Overview to inform the need to resend
the Plan and Schedule upon saving changes.
Plan Steps are displayed below the Plan Overview and have a collapsed and expanded view. The collapsed view
is for reviewing and sorting Plan Steps. The expanded view is for editing a Plan Step.

Collapsed Plan Step:

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Selected Collapsed Plan Step:

Expanded Plan Step:
Expand a Plan Step by selecting a collapsed Plan Step and select the Edit Details button. To reorder the Plan
Steps, select the collapsed Plan Step and drag it to the new position and release it. Affected Plan Step numbers
will update to reflect the new order.

Select and drag a Zone, Set, or Special Action onto the “To create a Plan Step drag Zones, Sets or Special Actions here” target to create a new Plan Step with the selected item.

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Upon adding a Zone, Set or Special Action to a Plan Step or expanding a Plan Step, the step details are displayed. Select the Plan Step name to change the name of the Plan Step.
Add more Zones by dragging other Zones onto the Plan Set. Press the “x” icon of a Zone to remove it from the
Plan Step.
Zone settings are used for calculating Duration Depth, Capacity Remaining and validation of the duration. It is
important to have these settings as accurate as possible for plan building and reporting purposes.
Application Duration and Depth affect each other. Entering the Duration will calculate the Depth. Entering the
Depth will calculate the Duration. This calculation is based on the “Duration to Apply 1 in” or “Duration to Apply 25
mm” settings of the Zones included in the Plan Step. This setting is also known as Duration Conversion Factor.
If the setting is not available for the included Zones the Depth will not be calculated nor will Depth be able to be
entered.

While it is allowable to have Zones in the Plan Step with different Duration Conversion Factors, it is advised to only
irrigate Zones with the same setting at the same time. A notice display, explaining that Depth will be calculated
based on the Zone with the smallest Duration Conversion Factor. This means when entering the Duration value,
some of the Zones will apply less than the Depth displayed. Regardless of the setting, all Zones in the Plan Step
will irrigate for the same Duration.
If the Plan Step requires chemigation, select the Injector On checkbox to enable entering the Injector Duration.
The Injector Duration must be greater than zero, if enabled, and can be shorter; but not greater than the Plan Step
Duration.
If the Injector Duration is greater than the Plan Step Duration, pressing Done will display an error requiring changing the Injector Duration.

The Capacity Remaining is calculated based on the included Zone “Application Rate” settings and the “Reserved
Flow Rate for Irrigation” System Water Source setting.
If the sum of the Zone Application Rates is greater than the Reserved Flow Rate for Irrigation, the Capacity Remaining will be negative and turn to the color red. If not addressed, selecting Done will display an error requiring
removing Zones until the Capacity Remaining is greater than or equal to zero.

Select the Remove Step link to permanently remove the Plan Step. Press the Cancel button to ignore any changes and collapse the Plan Step. Press the Done button to collapse the Plan Step.

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Add more Zones to a Plan Step by selecting and dragging other Zones onto an existing Plan Set. Zones can be
added to a collapsed or expanded Plan Step.
Upon pressing the Done button the Plan Run Time will be updated in the Plan Overview.
Changes to Plan Steps are not saved until pressing the Save button in the Plan Overview.

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Schedule

The Schedule displays a table of scheduled Plans for the Multi-Control.

The Irrigation Plans interface is based on days of the week for scheduling different plans each day. The disable
checkbox, when checked, prevents any plan use or editing for the selected day.
Schedule a Plan for a day of the week by selecting the desired Plan from the Plan dropdown menu,
Enter the start time: Type in the hours an minutes into the Start Time field on the Plan Schedule screen or select
the clock icon and the “Choose Time” dialog box will appear. Use the sliders on the “Choose Time” menu to set
the hours and minutes for the start time on a given day or select Now to default to the current time on the system
clock. Select Done when finished setting the start time.
Changes in weather patterns, crop maturity, or other factors can require the need of adjusting the scheduled Run
Time. By default, a Plan will run at 100% of the Run Time and can be adjusted from 0% to 250%. Upon changing the Adjustment Percentage, the time difference will display next to the Adjustment Percentage as a positive or
negative variable. The Run Time displays the new Run Time compared to the original Plan Run Time (displayed in
parentheses). The End Time is based on the Start Time plus the adjusted Run Time.
If the Adjustment Percentage causes the Plan Run Time run beyond midnight, a dialog will display requiring
changing the Start Time or the Adjustment Percentage before sending the schedule to the Multi-Control.

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While it is allowable to have Zones run longer than its set Max Run Time, if the Adjustment Percentage causes
any of the Zones to run longer than the Max Run Time, a dialog will display, suggesting the maximum Adjustment
Percentage to avoid overwatering.

Upon pressing the Apply button, the scheduled Irrigation Plans and the Temperature Protection Plan are sent to
the Multi-Control for distribution to the Wireless Switches. Feedback is provided next to the button.

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Properties – General

Select Properties then General from the sidebar to view the General Properties page. Here the Time Zone and
Map location (latitude and longitude from a GPS) can be adjusted.

The Time Zone must be set local to the Multi-Control. The Time Zone is set to UTC by default.
Although the Add to Map feature on the Map is a simpler method, if the precise Latitude and Longitude of the
Multi-Control are available, enter the appropriate decimal degrees. This will add or adjust the Multi-Control location
on the Map.
Press the Save button to save the settings.

Properties – System

Select Properties then System from the sidebar to view the System Settings and establish “Guard Times”.
Guard Times are used by the system to prevent water hammer, accidental chemigation, and smooth transitions
between starting or stopping Zone irrigation.
Start of Plan
Guard Time
for Water Source

End of Plan

Pump / Master
Guard Time
for Injector

Injector
Guard Time
for Zone 1

Zone 1
Zone 2

Guard Time
for Zone 2

Zone 3

Guard Time
for Zone 3
Guard Time
for Zone 4

Zone 4

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

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Water Source Setup

I/O Boards are labeled with a unique 8 character ID (WRID) and each I/O Channel has a number. The Water
Source is assigned to a specific I/O Board and Channel.
The Designed Flow Rate is the designed Water Source capacity that is available for Irrigation, Filtration, and Temperature Protection. The Irrigation Capacity for Irrigation is an allowable reserve capacity for Irrigation in order to
run Filtration and Temperature Protection simultaneously. When making Plan Steps, this setting is used to calculate Remaining Capacity.
Flow Disparity is defined as the ± percent difference between the current System Flow over the total actively irrigating Zone Application Rate(s). The Zone Application Rates are defined on the Properties – Zones page.
For example: The Alert is set at 20% disparity; if a Plan Step had 3 Zones set to 100 gpm for a total of 300 gpm
running at the same time and the System Flow reads 200 gpm, the Flow Disparity would be equal to -33% (200
gpm / 300 gpm). This would set off the alert.
Press the Poll button to request the current Water Source settings from the Controller. Press the Apply button to
save the settings to the Multi-Control.

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Water Source Setup Settings
Field

Description

Values

Configuration
Water Source

I/O Channel

Guard Time

Dropdown: Select the water
source that is installed.

Dropdown: Select an available
I/O Channel on System or Auxiliary I/O Board.
Time in seconds. Amount of time
to allow for Zone valves to open
before the water source is running.

Options

Pump Station
Main Valve

Options

I/O Channels available
with current assignments

Unit

sec

Default

Min

Max

600

Disable

System Pressure
Current Pressure

Min Volts

Max Volts

Pressure at Min Volts

Pressure at Max Volts

Last reading of the System Pressure based on settings.
Minimum Volts the Pressure
Transducer will report
Typically 0 for a 0-5 V, 1 for
4-20mA.

Maximum Volts the Pressure
Transducer will report. Typically 5
for a 0-5 V, 5 for 4-20mA.

Pressure reading at Min Volts.
Typically the bottom of the sensor’s range.

Pressure reading at Max Volts.
Typically the top of the sensor’s
range.

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0.000

Max

12.000

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Default

0.000

Min

0.000

Max

12.000
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bar

Default

0.0

0.00

Min

0.0

0.00

Max

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Water Source Setup Settings
Field

Description

Low Alert

Low Pressure Alert Threshold.
Send an alert when the System
Pressure is at or below this setting.

High Alert

Delay

Values

High Pressure Alert Threshold.
Send an alert when the System
Pressure is at or above this setting.

Time in seconds. Amount of time
to allow for System Pressure to
stabilize upon water source running before checking for alert or
shutdown conditions.

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Unit

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0.0

0.00

Max

145.0

10.00

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sec

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Max

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Disable

System Flow
Current Flow

K Factor

Designed Capacity

Irrigation Capacity

Last reading of the System Flow
Based on settings.

Metric

gpm

L/s

English

Metric

Unit

gal

Default

Min

Max

17312

65534

English

Metric

Unit

gpm

L/s

Default

Min

Max

17312

65534

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Metric

Unit

gpm

L/s

Default

Min

Max

17312

65534

Unit

Unit volume per Pulse. Number
of gallons or liters per pulse.

Flow rate.
Flow Rate capacity of the Water
Source for Irrigation, Filtration,
and Temperature Protection.

Flow Rate capacity reserved
specifically for Irrigation only.
Remaining capacity is made
available for Filtration and Temperature Protection. Must be less
than or equal to Designated Flow
Rate.

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Water Source Setup Settings
Field

Description

Low Alert

Low Pressure Alert Threshold
Send an alert when the System
Flow is at or below this setting.

High Alert

Flow Disparity Alert

Delay

Values

High Pressure Alert Threshold
Send an alert when the System
Flow is at or above this setting.

Flow Disparity Alert Threshold
Send an alert when the difference
between System Flow and the
total of the active Zone application rates is greater than or equal
to this percentage.

Time in seconds. Amount of time
to allow for System Flow to stabilize upon system changes before
checking for alert or shutdown
conditions.

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L/s

Default

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Unit

Default

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Min

Max

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Disable

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Injector Setup

Press the Poll button to request the current Injector settings from the Controller. Press the Apply button to save the
settings to the Multi-Control.
Injector Setup Settings
Field

Description

Values

Configuration
I/O Channel

Guard Time

Dropdown: Select an available
I/O Channel on System or Auxiliary I/O Board.
Time in seconds. Amount of
time to subtract from the Injector
runtime to allow the chemical to
flush out.

Options

I/O Channels available
with current assignments

Unit

sec

Default

254

Min

Max

254

Disable

Options

Checked
Unchecked

Injector Flow
Has Injector Flow

K Factor

Checkbox: Select the checkbox if an Injector Flow Meter is
installed.
Unit volume per Pulse.
Number of gallons or liters per
pulse

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Injector Setup Settings
Field

Description

Low Alert

Low Pressure Alert Threshold
Send an alert when the Injector
Flow is at or below this setting.

High Alert

Delay

Values

High Pressure Alert Threshold
Send an alert when the Injector
Flow is at or above this setting.

Time in seconds. Amount of time
to allow for System Flow to stabilize upon system changes before
checking for alert or shutdown
conditions.

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L/s

Default

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Max

17312

65534

Disable

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L/s

Default

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Max

17312

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Disable

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Options Setup

The Auto-Enable Temperature Protection Plan option is available if a Temperature Sensor is installed. This will
continuously run the Temperature Protection Plan as long as the Above or Below temperature criteria are met.
A Multi-Control can have either a Temperature Sensor or a pH Sensor installed, but not both.
Select the Poll button to request the current Options settings from the Controller. Select the Apply button to save
the settings to the Multi-Control.
Options Setup Settings
Field

Description

Values

Rainfall
Has Rainfall Sensor

Resolution

Current Accumulation

Checkbox: Select the checkbox
if a Rainfall Sensor is installed.
If not installed the remaining
related fields are disabled.

Options

Sensor Resolution.
Amount of rainfall accumulated
per pulse.

Rainfall Accumulation.
Amount of rainfall accumulated
over the time specified above.
Select the Clear link to reset the
accumulated rainfall on the MultiControl.

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Unchecked
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Unit

Default

0.00

0.0

Min

0.00

0.0

Max

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Options Setup Settings
Field

Description

Accumulation

Rainfall Accumulation.
Amount of rainfall accumulated
used in combination with Over
Time to create a shutdown condition.

Time Span

Values

Time in hours.
Amount of time to accumulate
rainfall over to create a shutdown
condition.

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Unit

Default

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Min

Max

393.70

10000.0

Disable

blank

Unit

Default

Min

Max

672

Disable

Options

Checked
Unchecked

Unit

Default

0.000

Min

0.000

Max

12.000

Unit

Default

0.000

Min

0.000

Max

12.000

Temperature
Has Temperature Sensor

Min Volts

Max Volts

Temperature at Min Volts

Temperature at Max Volts

Checkbox: Select the checkbox if
a Temperature Sensor is installed. If not installed the remaining related fields are disabled.
Minimum Volts the Temperature
Sensor will report. Typically 0 for
a 0-5 V, 1 for 4-20mA.

Maximum Volts the Temperature
Sensor will report. Typically 5 for
a 0-5 V, 5 for 4-20mA.

Temperature reading at Volts
Minimum. Typically the bottom of
the sensor’s range.

Temperature reading at Volts
Maximum. Typically the top of the
sensor’s range.

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Unit

°F

°C

Default

-40

Min

-40

Max

185

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Unit

°F

°C

Default

185

Min

-40

Max

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Options Setup Settings
Field

Description

Low Alert

Low Temperature Alert Threshold
Send an alert when the Temperature is at or below this setting.

High Alert

Values

High Temperature Alert Threshold
Send an alert when the Temperature is at or above this setting.

Auto-Enable Temperature Protec- Checkbox: Select the checkbox
tion Plan
if the Multi-Control should run
the Temperature Protection Plan
automatically runs based on the
Above and Below temperature
settings. If not auto-enabling
the remaining related fields are
disabled.
Above

Below

High Temperature Threshold.
The Temperature Protection Plan
will cycle if the Temperature is
greater than or equal to this setting.

Low Temperature Threshold.
The Temperature Protection Plan
will cycle if the Temperature is
less than or equal to this setting.

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°F

°C

Default

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Min

-40

Max

185

Disable

blank

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Unit

°F

°C

Default

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Min

-40

Max

185

Disable

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Options

Checked
Unchecked

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Unit

°F

°C

Default

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-40

Max

185

Disable

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Unit

°F

°C

Default

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-40

Max

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Checked
Unchecked

pH
Has pH Sensor

Checkbox: Select the checkbox
if a pH Sensor is installed. If not
installed the remaining related
fields are disabled.

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Options Setup Settings
Field

Description

Min Volts

Minimum Volts the pH Sensor will
report. Typically 0 for a 0-5 V, 1
for 4-20mA.

Max Volts

pH at Min Volts

pH at Max Volts

Low Alert

High Alert

Values

Maximum Volts the pH Sensor
will report. Typically 5 for a 0-5 V,
5 for 4-20mA.

pH reading at Volts Minimum.
Typically the bottom of the sensor’s range.

pH reading at Volts Maximum.
Typically the top of the sensor’s
range.

Low pH Alert Threshold.
Send an alert when the pH is at
or below this setting.

High pH Alert Threshold.
Send an alert when the pH is at
or above this setting.

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Unit

Default

0.000

Min

0.000

Max

12.000

Unit

Default

0.000

Min

0.000

Max

12.000

Unit

Default

0.0

Min

0.0

Max

14.0

Unit

Default

14.0

Min

0.0

Max

14.0

Unit

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0.0

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14.0

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System Settings

A Temperature Sensor must be installed for a Temperature Shutdown.
If a Wireless Switch has a Shutdowns condition, it will shutdown the entire system. To ignore a Wireless Switch
Shutdown and continue running the scheduled plans, select the Ignore Wireless Switch Shutdown checkbox.
NOTE: Ignoring Wireless Switch Shutdown conditions may affect chemigation applications, cause Flow Disparity
alerts, and other related side effects.
Press the Poll button to request the current System settings from the Controller. Press the Apply button to save the
settings to the Multi-Control.

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System Settings
Field

Description

Values

Pressure Shutdown
Low Pressure Shutdown

High Pressure Shutdown

Low Pressure Shutdown Threshold. Shutdown the Multi-Control
when the System Pressure is
less than or equal to this setting.

High Pressure Shutdown Threshold. Shutdown the Multi-Control
when the System Pressure is
greater than or equal to this setting.

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0.0

0.00

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145.0

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Flow Shutdown
Low Flow Shutdown

High Flow Shutdown

Flow Disparity Shutdown

Low Flow Shutdown Threshold.
Shutdown the Multi-Control when
the System Flow is less than or
equal to this setting

High Flow Shutdown Threshold.
Shutdown the Multi-Control when
the System Flow is greater than
or equal to this setting.

Flow Disparity Shutdown Threshold. Shutdown the Multi-Control
when the difference between
System Flow and the total of the
active Zone application rates
is greater than or equal to this
percentage.

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System Settings
Field

Description

Values

Temperature Shutdown
Low Temperature Shutdown

Low Temperature Restart

High Temperature Shutdown

High Temperature Restart

Low Temperature Shutdown
Threshold. Shutdown the MultiControl when the Temperature is
less than or equal to this setting.

Low Temperature Restart Threshold. Restart the Multi-Control
after a shutdown when the Temperature is greater than or equal
to this setting.

High Temperature Shutdown
Threshold. Shutdown the MultiControl when the Temperature
is greater than or equal to this
setting.

High Temperature Restart
Threshold. Restart the MultiControl after a shutdown when
the Temperature is less than or
equal to this setting.

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Checked
Unchecked

Wireless Switch Shutdown
Ignore Wireless Switch Shutdown Checkbox: Select the checkbox if
the Multi-Control should continue
irrigating if there is a Wireless
Switch Shutdown.

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Properties – Filtration

Select Properties then Filtration, in the sidebar, to view the Filtration Settings. Most of the settings will have been
entered by the Lindsay Dealer and do not require any adjustment.
The number of Filter Flush Valves and the settings generate the Filter Flush Plan, which cycles through each Filter
Flush Valve chronologically and executes a back flush for the set Flush Time.
Filter Flush Valves

I/O Boards are labeled with a unique 8 character ID (WRID) and each I/O Channel has a number. Filter Flush
Valves and the Pressure Sustain Valve are assigned to a specific I/O Board and Channel.
The order of the Filter Flush Plan is determined by assigning the I/O channel to the corresponding Filter Flush
Valve. If, for instance, there are three filters, select the I/O channel for Filter Flush Valve 1, 2 and 3 and set the
others to None.
Then set the I/O channel for the Pressure Sustain Valve. The Pressure Sustain Valve creates back pressure during each flush.
Press the Poll button to request the current Filter Flush Valves installed on the Controller. Press the Apply button
to save the settings to the Multi-Control.

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Filtration Settings

Choose the method of determining when to execute a Filter Flush Cycle by selecting either a Time Interval or
Pressure Differential. The Pressure Differential method requires installing a Post-Filter Pressure Sensor.
Press the Poll button to request the current Filtration Settings on the Controller. Press the Apply button to save the
settings to the Multi-Control.
Filtration Settings
Field

Description

Values

Filter Flush Valves
Backflush Duration

Dwell Time

Time Interval

Frequency

Time in seconds. Amount of time
to backflush a filter tank.

Time in seconds. Amount of time
between backflushing of filter
tanks.

Radio Button: Select if the Filter
Flush Plan is based on a time
interval.
Time in minutes. Amount of time
between Filter Flush Plan cycles
based on the Water Source run
time.

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Filtration Settings
Field

Description

Pressure Differential

Radio Button: Select if the Filter
Flush Plan is based on a Pressure Differential (System Pressure – Post-Filter Pressure). This
option requires having a PostFilter Pressure Sensor installed.

Run if Pressure Differential
Above

Stop if Pressure Below

Attempts Before Alerting

Delay

Values

Run Filter Flush Plan Pressure
Differential Threshold. Initiate
Filter Flush Plan cycle if Pressure Differential is greater than or
equal to this setting.
Stop Filter Flush Plan Pressure
Differential Threshold. Do not
initiate Filter Flush Plan cycle if
Pressure Differential is less than
or equal to this setting.
Number of tries. Number of contiguous Filter Flush Plan cycles
allowed in order to reduce the
Pressure Differential to meet the
Stop threshold before sending
an alert condition and stopping
future Filter Flush Plan cycles.
Time in seconds. Amount of time
the Pressure Differential is above
the Run threshold before initiating
Filter Flush Plan cycle.

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Filtration Settings
Field

Description

Values

Post-Filter Pressure
Has Post-Filter Pressure Sensor

Current Pressure

Min Volts

Max Volts

Pressure at Min Volts

Pressure at Max Volts

Low Alert

Checkbox: Select the checkbox
if a Post-Filter Pressure Sensor is installed. If not installed
the remaining related fields are
disabled.

Options

Last reading of the Post-Filter
Pressure based on settings.
Minimum Volts the Pressure
Transducer will report typically 0
for a 0-5 V, 1 for 4-20mA.

Maximum Volts the Pressure
Transducer will report typically 5
for a 0-5 V, 5 for 4-20mA.

Pressure reading at Volts Minimum, typically the bottom of the
sensor’s range.

Pressure reading at Volts Maximum, typically the top of the sensor’s range.

Low Pressure Alert Threshold.
Send an alert when the PostFilter Pressure is at or below this
setting.

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bar

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Max

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Unit

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0.000

Min

0.000

Max

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bar

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0.00

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0.0

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Filtration Settings
Field

Description

High Alert

High Pressure Alert Threshold.
Send an alert when the PostFilter Pressure is at or above this
setting.

Delay

Values

Time in seconds. Amount of time
to allow for Post-Filter Pressure
to stabilize upon water source
running or Filter Flush Plan cycle
completing before checking for
alert conditions.

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Properties – Wireless Switches

Select Properties then Wireless Switches in the sidebar to view the Wireless Switches configured for use with the
Multi-Control.

Press the Poll button to request the available Wireless Switches on the Controller.
Each Wireless Switch will have a unique 8 character UID (WRID) for identifying Zones. The Radio column displays
the radio address for support purposes. Firmware displays the current version of firmware for the specific Wireless
Switch.
The Comm Status and Signal Strength are used to show current communication status. The Comm Status has the
following states:
Icon

Description
Good (> 75% success rate)
Warning (> 25% to < 75% success rate)
Fault (< 25% success rate)

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In the event a Wireless Switch needs to be replaced, selecting the Replace button will display the Replace Valve
Controller wizard. Any unused or new Wireless Switch must be installed prior to replacing a Wireless Switch. Upon
completing the wizard, the old Wireless Switch will be unassigned and removed from the Multi-Control.

Select the Replacement Valve Controller to the new Wireless Switch.
If the Switch has Zones assigned to it, a list of these Zones and valves will display. Select the correct Zone and
valve number from the dropdown menu to establish each Zone and valve. The dropdown will be populated with
the available valves from the Replacement Valve Controller. Map the current Zones to the appropriate Wireless
Switch and Valves.

Select the Next button to confirm the replacement. Select the Prev (Previous) button to go to the previous step.
Select the Cancel button to exit the wizard and ignore any changes. Select the Finish button to proceed with replacing the Wireless Switch.
In the event a Wireless Switch needs to be removed, selecting the Remove button will display the Confirm Removal dialog. Upon proceeding, the old Wireless Switch will be unassigned and removed from the Multi-Control.

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A list of the Zones is displayed, if Zones are assigned to the Wireless Switch. Press the Ok button to proceed with
removing the Wireless Switch. Select the Cancel button to exit the wizard and ignore any changes.
Feedback is provided next to the Poll button for Replace or Remove actions.

Properties – Zones

Select Properties then Zones in the sidebar to view the Zone Settings. Most of the settings will have been entered
by the Lindsay Dealer and will not require any editing.

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Each Zone has a full name and a short name. The short name is used for displaying a list of Zones on the FieldNET portal and mobile application. A Zone number or an abbreviation or acronym of three characters or less is the
best practice for short names.
If a Zone is under maintenance and should be temporarily removed from running during a Plan, select the Disabled checkbox to disable the Zone.
The Application Rate is a requirement for calculating resource availability. The Application Rate is not the emitter
or sprinkler rate, but rather the overall flow rate expected for the entire Zone at pressure.
The Area is the area of irrigated land included in the Zone.
The Duration per 1 inch (25 mm) is the amount of time in minutes that a Zone must irrigate to apply 1 inch or 25
millimeters across the Zone area. This is also known as the Duration Conversion Factor.
The Guard Time is the amount of time in seconds that a Zone valve will remain opened after the ending of a Plan
Step if the Zone valve is not included in the next Plan Step.
The Max On Time is the amount of time (in minutes) that a Zone can irrigate without overwatering.
The Valve Controller is a dropdown list of Valves available for the Wireless Switches. Select which Valve Controller and Valve Number is assigned to the Zone. Multiple Zones cannot share the same Valve Controller and Valve
Number.
Press the Add Zone button to add a new Zone to the end of the list. Press the Poll button to request the current
Zone settings on the Controller. Press the Apply button to save the settings to the Multi-Control for distribution to
the remote Wireless Switches.
Zone Information Settings
Field

Description

Values

Short Name

Text Field.

Short Name of the Zone. A Zone number
or an abbreviation or acronym of three
characters or less is the best practice for
short names.

Name

Text Field.

Name of the Zone

Disabled

Checkbox: Select the checkbox if
a Zone is temporarily disabled.

Zone Information

Application Rate

Area

Designed Flow Rate. Overall flow
rate expected for the entire Zone
at pressure.

Area of irrigated land. Area of irrigated land included in the Zone.

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Zone Information Settings
Field

Description

Duration per 1 inch or
Duration per 25 mm

Time in minutes.
Duration Conversion Factor
Amount of time that a Zone must
irrigate to apply 1 inch or 25 millimeters across the Zone area.

Guard Time

Max On Time

I/O Channel

Values

Time in seconds.
Amount of time to subtract from
the Zone runtime to allow for
smooth transitions between Plan
Steps or Zone changes.

Time in minutes.
Amount of time Zone can irrigate
in a Plan Step to prevent overwatering.

Dropdown.

Unit

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Max

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Unit

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Dropdown of available Wired or Wireless
Switches and Channels

Properties – Alerts

Select Properties then Alerts in the sidebar to view the Alert Settings.
Equipment Alerts

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Equipment Alerts have three different Alert Types.
• Level 1 alerts are faults or shutdown conditions and require immediate action to continue operation.
• Level 2 alerts are warnings and should be acted on to prevent a fault or shutdown condition.
• Level 3 alerts are informational notifications and do not require action.
Outside of site-specific needs, it is a best practice to use the default Alert Type settings.
Select the Save button to save the settings.

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Event History

Select Logs then History in the sidebar to view the Multi-Control History.

Runtimes are displayed based on the amount of active time. When hours are greater than 1,000 hours the number
will be displayed in thousands. For example, if the Multi-Control has been active for 2,340 hours the runtime would
display 2.34k hours.
Press the Poll button to request the runtimes on the Controller. Press the Clear Runtimes button to reset all runtimes except for the System.
Multi-Control event history is displayed below the runtimes interface. History can be limited to a specific date range
by entering a start and end date then selecting the Update button. Download the history for use in other programs
by selecting the Export button, which generates history in a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file format.
Navigate the event history using the pagination buttons above and below the event history table.
The Date/Time is when the operational change occurred. Status is the operational change that occurred. Mode is
shown as either Auto, Service, or Off.
The name of the running Plan is displayed if it was running during the event.
The Duration is the amount of time between operational changes. The most recent event will not have a Duration
as it currently does not have a completed status.
If the Injector was on any point during the status the Chemical column will indicate that it was On.
A journal of notes can be kept for an individual event. Select the note button of the respective event to add a note.

Enter the note and press the Ok button to save the note and close the dialog. Select the Cancel button to ignore
changes and close the dialog.
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Tools – Firmware Manager

Select Tools then Firmware Manager in the sidebar to check for firmware updates.

Press the Poll button to request the firmware versions for on the Controller. If there are multiple firmware versions
for a given controller the oldest version is displayed.
The Firmware Manager provides the ability to update firmware for the following hardware:
• Multi-Control
• Wireless Switch
• I/O Board
Firmware can be updated from a downloaded file. Contact the Lindsay Dealer for the latest firmware version.

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Tools – Service Mode

Select Tools then Service Mode in the sidebar to operate the Multi-Control in manual mode.

Service Mode provides manual control of these Multi-Control features:
• Pump Station / Main Valve
• Injector
• Specific Filter Flush Valves
• Specific Zone Valves
Each section will display the control and a Button Bar with the options of Off and On. By default, all controls will be
set to Off.
After selecting the items to control select the Apply button to put the system into Service Mode and apply changes.
Press the Stop button to put the system into Stop Mode, which will set all controls to Off.
Once the system is in Service Mode the wireless network will remain active until the user presses the Stop button.
Service Mode should not be used for extended lengths of time as Wireless Switches will drain the battery after
continued radio communication.
Any scheduled plans will need to be restarted after Service Mode.

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Water Usage Report

Select Reports then Water Usage in the sidebar to view the Water Usage Report.

The Water Usage Report calculates totals from Equipment which report water usage for a specified date range.
Enter a start and end date to limit the reporting period. Select the format of the report and press the Generate
Report button to update the report. Download the report for use in other programs by pressing the Export button,
which generates the report in a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file format.
There are three formats:
• Volume
• Area Depth
• Depth Applied
Only Volume and Area Depth apply to Multi-Controls.

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General Reports

Select Reports then All in the sidebar to view the Equipment Sensors reporting page with the Multi-Control already
selected.
The following charts are available for Multi-Control:
• Chemigation Usage: Acre-Inches / Cubic Meters
• Chemigation Usage: Gallons / Liters
• Injector 1 Flow Meter Rate
• System Flow Meter Rate
• System pH
• System Pressure
• System Rainfall Diff
• System Temperature
• System Voltage
• Water Usage: Acre-Inches / Cubic Meters
• Water Usage: Gallons / Liters

The chart will use a month’s worth of data ending on the current date, by default. Entering a start and end date
will limit the reporting period, any change to the summary criteria will refresh the chart immediately. Download the
report for use in other programs by selecting the Export button, which generates the report in a Comma Separated
Values (CSV) file format.

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Section 3– FieldNET Mobile App.
Introduction

The FieldNET Mobile Application can be found on the Apple App Store for iOS devices and on the Google Play
Store for Android.
This section will provide an overview of all Multi-Control for Mobile App related pages.
As with other Equipment, the Multi-Control is integrated into the following sections of the portal:
• Equipment List
• Equipment Groups
• Map View
• Dashboard and related pages
• Schedule
• History
• Help
Navigation for Apple iOS devices is located at the bottom of the screen.

Navigation for Google Android devices can be found at the top of the screen.

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Equipment List

Select the Equipment List icon in the main navigation to display a list of Equipment with current statuses.
Apple iOS

Google Android

Multi-Controls will show the status icon, the name of the controller, and the current status. Select on a Multi-Control to view the Dashboard.

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Map View

Select the Map View icon in the main navigation to display a map with Equipment.
Apple iOS

Google Android

The map will display markers—colored pins (iOS) or colored flags (Android)—at the geolocation of Equipment.
Selecting a pin will display the name of the Equipment in a balloon. Selecting the balloon will display the respective Dashboard.
Selecting a Multi-Control marker will display Zone markers on the map.
Geolocation of the Multi-Control and Zones is managed on the Portal.

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Dashboard

Select Equipment from the Equipment List or Map View to display
the respective Dashboard.
The Multi-Control Dashboard has the following sections:
• Action Bar
• Menu
• Communication Bar
• Current Status
• Sensors
• Plan Steps
• History
The detail to the right shows the entire scroll-through screen.
Action Bar
The Action Bar is used for navigating and displaying the Dashboard
menu. The Action Bar changes depending on the Dashboard mode.
When in View mode the Action Bar will display the following:
Apple iOS

Google Android

Selecting the Equipment button (iOS only) or the Back button (Android only) displays the Equipment List. Selecting the Menu button
slides the Dashboard to the left and displays the menu. Pressing the
Menu Icon again will close the Menu and display the Dashboard.
Alternatively, swiping from the right edge to the left will display the
menu.
When in Edit mode the Action Bar will display the following:
Apple iOS

Google Android

Pressing the Cancel button ignores changes and returns to View
mode. Press Save to apply the changes to the Multi-Control and
return to View mode.

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Menu
The Dashboard Menu provides actions available to the Multi-Control. Selecting the Menu button slides the Dashboard to the left and displays the menu. Select the Menu Icon again to close the Menu and display the Dashboard.
Apple iOS

Google Android

Edit
Selecting Edit will close the Menu and display the Dashboard in Edit mode for making operational changes.
Manage Schedule
Select Manage Schedule to display the Irrigation Schedule.
Run Filter Flush Cycle
If a filtration system is installed, Selecting Run Filter Flush Cycle will invoke the Filter Flush Plan for one cycle. If a
filtration system is not installed, the option will not be displayed in the menu.
Run Temperature Protection Cycle
If the Temperature Protection Plan is set up, Select Run Temperature Protection Cycle to run the Temperature
Protection Plan for one cycle. If the Temperature Protection Plan does not have any steps, the option will not be
displayed in the menu.

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Communication Bar
The Communication Bar is used to inform the user about communication
health and when the information displayed was last updated.

Communication Bar

The Communication Status icon reflects the communication health of the RTU
assigned to the Multi-Control. For details regarding the Communication Status
icon, refer to Communication Status table found in Section 3 under Multi-Control.
The timestamp is when the last information was received from the Multi-Control.
Press the Poll button to request the current status of the Multi-Control. The
icon will spin until complete and information on the Dashboard will be refreshed. The Poll button is disabled in Edit mode.
Current Status
The Current Status is used to inform the user of the progress of the Plan and
for control of the Plan.

Status

The status icon is displayed at the top left of the screen. Please refer to Section 3 for an explanation of status
icons.
To the right of the screen are action buttons for stopping and running or pausing the Irrigation Plan. These are enabled when selecting the Edit option in the menu. To make an operational change, press the Stop or Run/Resume/
Pause button, which will become highlighted, and press the Save button.
The status is displayed below the status icon and action buttons. The Irrigation Plan, start time, plan progress
bar, and current Plan Step are displayed when a Plan is currently running, pending, or complete. Additionally, the
percent complete and estimated remaining time are displayed below the status.

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Sensors
System Flow and System Pressure readings and gauges are displayed below the Current Status.

The colored sections of the gauge are the same as described in Section 3-FieldNET Portal under Sensors.
Current Demand is the expected volume of water for the Zones currently running. Capacity Remaining is the volume the Water Source is capable of providing minus the Current Demand.
Optional sensors display water demand and sensor readings in a table. Optional sensors include Post-Filter Pressure, Temperature, pH, and Rainfall.

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Plan Steps
Plan Steps display the current progress of the Irrigation Plan including what has completed and what is pending
within the Irrigation Plan.

The current Plan Step is highlighted with an icon indicating if the plan is paused or running on that step. Each row
displays the Plan Step name and Zones, depth applied, and duration of the Plan Step.

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History
The History displays recent Multi-Control Events in a table.

Each row displays the time of the event, the status, and the duration of the event in hours. Select an event to display History Detail.
Apple iOS

Google Android

Press the Equipment button to close History Detail and display the Dashboard.

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Manage Schedule
Selecting the Manage Schedule option will display the Schedule screen, which shows the scheduled irrigation
plan, start time, and plan adjustment for each day of the week.
Apple iOS

Google Android

When in View mode the Action Bar will display.
If changes are required on the Schedule, press the Edit button and select the desired day to edit. This will display
the schedule wizard.
The schedule wizard is a series of dialog screens that step through parameter editing to the Irrigation Plan, the
start time, and rate adjustment screens, by pressing the Next button on each dialog display. Pressing the Done
button at any time will close the wizard and return to the Schedule screen (still in Edit mode).
Schedule Wizard screen sequence for Apple iOS

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Schedule Wizard screen sequence for Google Android

Upon making changes, press Done to return to the Schedule (still in Edit mode).
If the adjusted Plan exceeds a Zone’s Max Run Time the following alert will be displayed:
Apple iOS Schedule Error

Google Android Schedule Error

Select the OK button to use the suggested adjustment or select Cancel to keep the current adjustment.
If the Plan Run Time exceeds the end of day the following alert will be displayed:
Apple iOS Run Time Error

Google Android Run Time Error

Change the start time or decrease the adjustment to fit the scheduled plan within the day.
Select the Back button to ignore unsaved changes and display the Multi-Control Dashboard. Select the Save button to Apply the changes to the Schedule displays the Dashboard.
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Equipment Groups

Select the Groups button on the Map View, Equipment List, or Alerts to limit the Equipment displayed. Equipment
Groups are managed on the Portal.
Apple iOS Equipment Groups

Google Android Equipment Groups

Select an Equipment Group to limit the Equipment on the respective view.

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Help
Help displays a table of icons for various Equipment and application features and a brief description of each.
Apple iOS Help

Google Android Help

Selecting the globe button at the top right will open the Portal website on the mobile device browser.

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Section 3– FieldNET Mobile App.

Section 4– Alerts & Support
For issues regarding Equipment or the FieldNET Portal or Mobile Application, please contact the FieldNET Support Team at 866.MY.FIELD (866-693-4353) or send an email to fieldnet@lindsay.com.
All service should be done by a Lindsay Dealer.

Alerts
ALERT

DEFAULT LEVEL

DESCRIPTION

Filter Hardware Error

One of the Filter Flush Valves is reporting a problem
which may impact filter flush cycles

Zone Hardware Error

One of the Wireless Switch Zone Valves is reporting a problem which may impact irrigation plans or
temperature protection

Irrigating

The Multi-Control is irrigating

Chemigating

The Multi-Control is chemigating

Plan Paused

The current plan is paused

High System Flow Shutdown

Shut down due to high System Flow

High System Flow Warning

System Flow is high

Low System Flow Shutdown

Shut down due to low System Flow

Low System Flow Warning

System Flow is low

High Flow Disparity Warning

System Flow is higher than the total of expected running Zone application rates, which could indicate a
leak or a broken pipe

High Flow Disparity Shutdown

Shut down due the high Flow Disparity

Low Flow Disparity Warning

System Flow is lower than the total of expected running Zone application rates, which could indicate a
drip tape is plugged or a stuck valve

Low Flow Disparity Shutdown

Shut down due the low Flow Disparity

High System Pressure Shutdown

Shut down due the high System Pressure

High System Pressure Warning

System Pressure is high

Low System Pressure Shutdown

Shut down due the low System Pressure

Low System Pressure Warning

System Pressure is low

High Post-Filter Pressure Warning

Post-Filter Pressure is high

Low Post-Filter Pressure Warning

Post-Filter Pressure is low

High Temperature Shutdown

Shut down due the high Temperature

High Temperature Warning

Temperature is high

Low Temperature Shutdown

Shut down due the low Temperature

Low Temperature Warning

Temperature is low

High Injector Flow Shutdown

Shut down due to high Injector Flow

High Injector Flow Warning

Injector Flow is high

Low Injector Flow Shutdown

Shut down due to low Injector Flow

Low Injector Flow Warning

Injector Flow is low

High Voltage Shutdown

Shut down due to high System Voltage

High Voltage Warning

System Voltage is high

Low Voltage Shutdown

Shut down due to low System Voltage

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ALERT

DEFAULT LEVEL

DESCRIPTION

Low Voltage Warning

System Voltage is low

Wireless Switch Battery Shutdown

One of the Wireless Switches shut down due to an
issue with the battery

Wireless Switch Battery Warning

One of the Wireless Switches is reporting an issue
with the battery

Wireless Switch Solar Panel Error

One of the Wireless Switches shut down due to an
issue with the solar panel

Filter Flush Cycle Running

A filter flush cycle is running

Max Filter Flush Cycles Warning

The Multi-Control has attempted the maximum number of contiguous filter flush cycles to reduce Pressure Differential

Wireless Switch Communication
Error

One of the Wireless Switches has not communicated
after multiple attempts

Stopped

The Multi-Control stopped running

Powered Off Normal

The Multi-Control powered off

Powered Off While Running Wet

The Multi-Control powered off while running

Temperature Protection Plan Running

A temperature protection cycle is running

Pressure Startup Delay

Temporarily disregarding System Pressure alert and
shutdown conditions due to system pressurizing

Flow Delay

Temporarily disregarding System Flow alert and shutdown conditions due to changes affecting flow

Injector Flow Delay

Temporarily disregarding Injector Flow alert and shutdown conditions due to changes affecting flow

Plan Running

The current plan is running

Wireless Switch Communication
Warning

One of the Wireless Switches has low signal strength
or data loss

High Rainfall Shutdown

Shut down due to heavy Rainfall

High Rainfall Warning

Rainfall accumulation is high

Communication Warning

FieldNET can communicate with RTU but not the
Multi-Control, which could indicate a loose or cut serial connection

Post-Filter Pressure Delay

Temporarily disregarding Post-Filter Pressure alert
condition due to system pressurizing

Injector Off for Filter Flush Delay

Temporarily stopping chemigation during filter flush
cycle

Low pH Shutdown

Shut down due to low pH

High pH Shutdown

Shut down due to high pH

Low pH Warning

pH is low

High pH Warning

pH is high

Hardware Shutdown

Shut down due to a hardware failure

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Date
8/22/14

ECN
32745

Published ECN
32745

Description
Reformatted Manual

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