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TBOS™

Three-Program Battery-Operated Controller


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The TBOS battery-operated line of buriable controllers allows the use of automatic irrigation in the absence of AC power.

TBOS is easy to program, vandal-resistant, and reliable.

With a host of flexible features, the TBOS will meet all of your irrigation needs with only a 9V alkaline battery.

 

 


  • Ideal for commercial applications, including municipal parks, street and highway landscape projects and construction projects.
  • Convenient temporary option for providing uninterrupted irrigation while repairs are made to an AC-powered system.
  • 365-day calendar (adjusts for leap year).
  • AM/PM or 24-hour display.
  • Basic programming (standard mode) includes 3 independent programs, each with 8 start times per day. Run time is from 1 minute to 12 hours in 1-minute increments on a 7-day calendar.
  • Additional cycles (turbo mode) include even, odd, odd-31 and 1-6 day program cycles for maximum flexibility.
  • The low battery indicator warns of failing batteries in the TBOS field transmitter or TBOS control module.
  • Independent station operation allows simultaneous start times or sequential start times based on system hydraulic capacity.
  • The TBOS field transmitter has a large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), with self-explanatory function icons. Each function is indicated by an easy-to-understand symbol.
  • The 7-key keypad is equipped with a 'beep' sound to confirm that a key has been pressed for fast and sure programming.
  • One TBOS field transmitter programs an unlimited number of TBOS and UNIK Control Modules
  • Fully backward compatible - operates in standard mode with all components of Rain Bird's UNIK controller line.
  • The field transmitter and control module have external optical connectors for easy plug-in.
  • It is possible to transmit information even if the module is under water.
  • The TBOS potted latching solenoid will mount on all Rain Bird valves in the DV, DVF, ASVF, PGA, PEB, PESB, GB, EFB-CP, BPE and BPES series.
  • The TBOS solenoid adapters will adapt the potted latching solenoid for use in retrofit applications with selected Irritrol® (Hardie/Richdel) and Buckner® valves or Champion® and Superior® valve actuators.


TBOSFTUS
Field Transmitter


TBOS1CMUS
1-Station Control Module
   


TBOS2CMUS
2-Station Control Module


TBOS4CMUS
4-Station Control Module
   


TBOSPSOL
Potted Latching Solenoid


TBOSADAPP
Solenoid Adapter for plastic valves
   


TBOSADAPB
Solenoid Adapter for brass valves


TBOSRAINSO
Rain Shut-Off Device

Control Module

  • Available in 4 models: 1, 2, 4, and 6 stations.
  • Operates one valve per station.
  • Station timing: 1 minute to 12 hours in 1-minute increments with a 365-day calendar. Stations are assigned to a single program.
  • Operates with only one 9V alkaline battery (Energizer™ and Duracell™ are recommended) type 6 AM6 (international standard) or 6LR61 (European standard); battery not included.
  • Battery life is approximately one year with a high-quality 9V alkaline battery.
  • Waterproof case and dual-sealed battery compartment for reliable operation under water.
  • Mounting bracket on top of control module for the ON/OFF switch for the TBOS Rain Shut-off Device.
  • Control Module Dimensions:
    • Width: 3 3/4" (9,5 cm)
    • Height: 5 1/8" (13,0 cm)
    • Depth: 2" (5,3 cm)
    • Weight: 17.64 ounces (500g)
  • Maximum Wire run between the module and solenoid:

    Wire Size (AWG) 18 16 14
    Maximum Distance (feet) 32 50 80
    Wire Size (mm2) 0,75 1,5 2,5
    Maximum Distance (m) 10 15 24

Field Transmitter

  • Field Transmitter required for programming control module.
  • Field Transmitter Dimensions:
    • Width: 3 1/2" (9,0 cm)
    • Height: 7 1/2" (19,0 cm)
    • Depth: 1 7/8" (4,5 cm)
    • Weight: 7.05 ounces (200g)
  • Operating temperature: 32° to 140° F (0° to 60°C)

Potted Latching Solenoid

  • Two 18 gauge (0,75mm) wires are supplied: 23.6 inches (60 cm) long.
  • FitsRain Bird valves: DV, DVF, ASVF, PGA, PEB, PESB, GB, EFB-CP, BPE and BPES series.
  • 150 psi (10,3 bars) maximum operating pressure.
  • Latching Solenoid Dimensions:
    • Width: 1 3/8" (4,0 cm)
    • Height: 2 3/8" (6,0 cm)
    • Depth: 1 1/2" (4,2 cm)

Solenoid Adapters

  • Easy to install.
  • Black adapter for plastic valves allow the TBOS potted latching solenoid to be used with selected Irritrol (Hardie/Richdel) and Buckner valves.
  • Brown adapter for brass valves allow the TBOS potted latching solenoid to be used with selected Champion and Superior valve actuators.