The Stratus™ II and
Stratus™ II LINK Two-Wire, Wireless and Decoder Central Control System. Now with RainWatch.™
For easy-to-use, time- or ET-based scheduling there’s really only one choice. Stratus™ II is the one irrigation central control system to combine the point-and-click simplicity of Windows® with intuitive Rain Bird features. Stratus II uses powerful graphics and simplified on-screen instructions to control as many as 27 holes. From tees to greens, even computer novices can be quickly acclimated to this user-friendly system.
Start Fast—An on-screen Quick Start™ setup program will have you running your system in no time. It will also help you assign start and finish times to clearly define your watering windows. Using the QuickIRR™ tool helps you master programming overnight!
Save Money—Stratus II is one of the most cost-effective central control systems on the market. It offers many powerful features found in the more advanced Rain Bird systems for a remarkably low price.
Make the Upgrade—Stratus II uses the same operating system and satellites as Cirrus™ and Nimbus™ II. Use Stratus II now, and as the need for more advanced central control arises, you can purchase a low-cost software upgrade to Nimbus II or Cirrus without having to purchase new satellites and adjust to a completely foreign system.
RainWatch™ is an exclusive new feature that is so unique it is patented (US Patent #7,229,026). Let your irrigation system decide how to react to rainy weather. RainWatch is an intelligent rainfall reaction system that uses up to four tipping bucket rain cans to detect and react to local rainfall. For short duration cloudburst, RainWatch suspends irrigation while simultaneously measuring the real time rainfall. When the storm passes, irrigation is resumed with station runtimes reduced by an amount equivalent to the measured rain. In case of extended rainy conditions, irrigation will be cancelled for a user-definable period of time.
Minimum ET—Less frequent, deep irrigation can be very beneficial to your turf management program. Why not let your irrigation system help you? The new Minimum ET feature can do just that. With this feature a superintendent can define minimum ET threshold values that must be met before irrigation will take place. Minimum ET values can be assigned globally so they affect all programs, or individually by program for the ultimate in advanced ET management.
Monitor System Activities—The Course Monitor™ screen gives you a quick graphical read on all system activities. Station Detail™ offers a complete analysis of all databases associated with a hole.
Verify System Communication— Rain Bird’s communications check simplifies troubleshooting by verifying two-way communication accuracy between Stratus II and the LINK satellites. This ensures that logged run times are based on actual field operation, eliminating guesswork.
Optimize Power Consumption—The Pump Profiling™ feature allows users to set limits on the amount of power consumed by their pump during specific hours of the day. By limiting power consumption during peak electrical periods and increasing consumption when rates are lower, users can save money and adhere to local restrictions on power use.
Smart Pump™—Rain Bird’s Smart Pump Software links your pump station and control system providing real-time communication and optimizing your irrigation cycle. Smart Pump also has the ability to monitor and react to changes in station capacity. Should pump capacity increase or decrease, the software adjusts the irrigation cycle based on this change. (Optional)
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