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TheFreedom Systemfor Maxicom2Instruction Manual

4ConfigurationYou can configure the Freedom System by connecting the base unit to a serial porton your Maxicom2computer (see fig. 1). This configurati

2Installing the Freedom System555Additional required equipment• Heavy-duty antenna mast for mounting the central antenna (Radio Shackmodel #15-843). T

6Installing the base unitSelect a suitable location for the base unit, either on a desktop or mounted on awall (see below). To avoid possible interfer

2Installing the Freedom System775. Connect the the communication cable’s male connector (a phone jack-typeconnector) to the socket on the Freedom Syst

8Installing the central base antennaand surge arrestorSelect a suitable site for installing the antenna that will be bothsafe and give it the best per

2Installing the Freedom System99Figure 4: Weatherproofing the coaxial cable connections5. Attach the antenna to the top of the mast using the U-bolts,

10You can also mount the surge arrestor on the inside of the wall (see fig. 6).Securely attach the surge arrestor by using the surface mounting bracke

3Using the Freedom System11System setupSetting passwords and changing them periodically protects your system from unau-thorized use. You always have c

1212121212If you do not enter start and end times, both times will default to 12:00 a.m.,meaning the window is always open. To set the Freedom Time Wi

3Using the Freedom System13134. Click on the Contact tab.The Contact Sheet comes to the front. Note that at the bottom of the sheet,you are able to se

1414141414System operationUnderstanding the handheld radioThe Freedom handheld radio allows you direct access to the Maxicom2computerfrom the field. B

3Using the Freedom System15Sending commandsTo use the radio to send commands:1. Turn the volume control knob to the ON position.The radio runs a quick

1616161616If the local user is manually on-line with a site, and a Freedom user attempts toinitiate contact, a message will appear on the Maxicom2scre

3Using the Freedom System17To turn off access for a specific time period:Press ##4321#2#(1 – 9)##You have closed access to the system for a specific p

1818181818183. Specify the site number you would like to contact. For example, to contactsite number 5, enter ##5##.It takes Maxicom2approximately 30

3Using the Freedom System19Summary of Freedom System commandsThere are two sets of commands for the Maxicom2Freedom System: • The first set of command

202020202020Command name Format Description ExamplesCommand 1Turn on station(s) ##1#cc#ss Turns on stations(s) ss ##1#3#5#11#13## {#ss#ss}#tt## on cha

3Using the Freedom System21Command name Format Description ExamplesCommand 52Turn off the station ##52## Turns off the station ##52##turned on by pr

222222222222Command name Format Description ExamplesCommand 76Resume a paused schedule ##76#SSSS## Resumes an interrupted schedule. ##76#15##Resumes s

3Using the Freedom System23Commands used to control Maxicom2featuresFor the following commands listed in the table below:• t = hour(s)SSS = site(s)• S

iiiContentsList of figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4Troubleshooting25The following pages contain possible problems you may encounter and solutions.Before calling Rain Bird, check this list. If you cann

26262626262626Problem: A short warning tone sounds every 15 seconds while the handheld radio is on. Solution: Recharge the battery pack. (A final long

27Problem: You hear a busy signal when you try to contact Maxicom2.Solution: If you contact Maxicom2when it is already on-line with a site, you will h

29aAppendixTelephone interface with the Freedom SystemYou can contact the Freedom System and operate the Maxicom2system from aremote location via tele

30Using the handheld unit for telephone operationsAnswering a phone call1. Press and hold the PTT button and press *.2. Answer the call as you would w

31aAppendixSetting up the base unit (6xx* commands)Once you have set up the Maxicom2computer to interact with the Freedom System, you are ready to set

32Command name Command Function Additional commentsSet the base unit to answer incoming 672* • Allows the radio to transmit The handheld unit will n

33aAppendixCaring for the Freedom System equipment• The radio is not waterproof. Do not immerse it in water or expose it toexcessive moisture.• Do not

Optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34Optional equipmentThe following optional equipment is available from your Rain Bird Distributor:Product model No. DescriptionFTX-450-01 5 Watt/UHF h

35aAppendixBattery life and charging timeBattery life (90-5-5 duty cycle)Model BPX-8N BPX-8N-HC BPX-8N-MHCapacity 650 mAh 800 mAh 1100 mAhType NiCad N

36FCC regulationsTelephone interface informationSpecificationsRinger equivalence: 0.7BUniversal service order code: RJ11CDOC number: 1084 3399 AProhib

37aAppendixIf problems occurIf a problem occurs that causes interference or difficulty within the telephonenetwork, disconnect the Freedom System (FP-

38Safety standardsThe FCC (with its action in General Docket 79-144, March 13, 1986) has adopteda safety standard for human exposure to radio frequenc

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vFigure 1Configuration of connections between the Freedom System and a serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Fi

11IntroductionWelcome to Rain Bird Freedom System The Maxicom2Freedom System is a radio-operated system that gives you control ofthe Maxicom2computer

Packing listCheck to be certain that you received the following equipment in the Freedom System box:• Base unitNote: A Freedom handheld radio unit (vo