IC CONNECT™
Expand Your Control
Rain Bird® IC CONNECT™ lets you extend the reach and effectiveness of your system by enabling you to integrate, automate and interact with various sensors and field equipment.
Easy Expansion
- Add components anywhere there is MAXI™ Wire
- Manage field equipment
- Connect to multiple sensors
IC-IN Input Device
Collect information from multiple field sensors across your course:
- Rain cans
- Flow sensors
- Lake level sensors
IC-OUT Output Device
Centralize ON and OFF control of non-irrigation products around the property:
- Transfer pumps
- Greens fans
- Fountains and water features
- Lighting
IC-TFU Device
Control DC Latching solenoids with the proven IC System
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Features
IC-IN Integrated Control Sensor Input Device
The Rain Bird® IC-IN Integrated Control Sensor Input Device (IC-IN) is an interface device for the Rain Bird® IC System™ that receives readings from sensor devices with output types of: 0-10VDC voltage, 4-20mA DC Current, contact closure, or pulse output (counting, rate). The IC-IN translates sensor readings into the IC system protocol and communicates the sensor readings to the Central Control computer on a MAXI™ wire path; further enhancing the industry leading capability of the Rain Bird IC System.
IC-OUT Integrated Control Output Device
The Rain Bird® IC-OUT Integrated Control Output Device (IC-OUT) is an output device for the Rain Bird IC System that enables activation of external equipment. The IC-OUT provides a pulse output similar to the ICM which can be used to activate DC latching solenoids or a DC Latching Relay for activation of high power devices. IC-OUT employs two-way communication using the IC system protocol on a MAXI™ wire path to receive commands from the Rain Bird central control computer to turn on/off external devices; further enhancing the industry-leading capability of the Rain Bird IC System.
Diverse Applications
Integrated with Rain Bird’s innovative Central Control software IC-IN can be used to view and respond to Smart Sensors™, flow (Flo-Watch™), rain (Rain Watch™), pressure, temperature, wind speed, reservoir levels and more. IC-OUT can be used to control external devices including pumps, fans, gates, fountains, lights, motorized valves, DC latching solenoids and more.
Simple and Elegant Design
IC-IN and IC-OUT can be connected to any IC System MAXI™ wire path (wire path can be shared with multiple ICM, IC-OUT or IC-IN devices).
- Each IC-IN is equivalent to 15 ICMs towards the maximum 750 ICMs per MAXI™ wire path.
- Each IC-IN is equivalent to 1 ICM for determining placement of ICSD surge protection devices.
- Each IC-OUT is equivalent to 1 ICM towards maximum 750 ICMs per MAXI™ wire path.
- Each IC-OUT is equivalent to 1 ICM for determining placement of ICSD surge protection devices.
- 20KV Surge Protection
Design Flexibility
When connected to an ICI interface, IC-IN and IC-OUT can be used in a hybrid design configuration with Satellite field controllers and/or decoders.
Diagnostics
In all sensor configurations, IC-IN status can be polled from the central software to confirm communication. IC-OUT supports the familiar status, voltage, on/off, and quick check diagnostics from the central software.
Specs
Operating Range
- Operating Temperature: 14ºF to 125ºF (-10ºC to 51ºC)
- Storage Temperature: -40ºF to 150ºF (-40ºC to 65.5ºC)
- Operating Humidity: 75% max at 40ºF to 108ºF (4.4ºC to 42.2ºC)
IC System™ Field Wiring Voltage
- 26-28 VAC (max)
Dimensions
- 3.71” x 2.70” x 1.66” (94mm x 69mm x 42mm), excluding wires
- Wire Length: 24” (61 cm)
IC-IN Sensor Types Supported
- Voltage: 0-10VDC
- Current: 4-20mA DC
- Contact Closure
- Pulse Counting: 50% duty cycle 1kHz (max)
- Pulses in 10 Seconds: 50% duty cycle 1kHz (max)
- Pulses per Second: 50% duty cycle 1kHz (max)
Wiring Connections
IC-IN
- Red: MAXI™ wire Red
- Black: MAXI™ wire Black
- Red/White: Sensor (+)
- Black/White: Sensor (-)
IC-OUT
- Red: MAXI™ wire Red
- Black: MAXI™ wire Black
- Red/White: Output(+)
- Black/White: Output (-)