RAIN BIRD TBOS-BTLT Bluetooth Battery-Operated Controller User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- RAIN BIRD
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TBOS-BTLT Bluetooth Battery-Operated Controller
User Manual
TBOS-BTLT Bluetooth Battery-Operated Controller
TBOS-BTLT
Bluetooth Battery-Operated Controller
Install anywhere. Program from a smartphone.
Easy to Install
- Ideal for commercial applications, including municipal parks, street and highway landscape projects, and construction projects.
- Convenient durable option for providing uninterrupted irrigation while AC-power is not available.
- The TBOS potted latching solenoid will mount on all Rain Bird valves: DV, DVF, ASVF, PGA, PEB, PESB, EFB-CP, BPE and BPES series.
- One Smartphone can program an unlimited number of TBOS-BTLT Controllers.
- 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.
Easy to Program
- Intuitive programing using the Rain Bird Smartphone app.
- User interface available in these languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.
- Complete Manual irrigation mode.
- Controller and station names can be customized in App for easier identification.
- Not compatible with TBOS-II Field Transmitter
Rain Bird App Features (TBOS-BTLT)
- Low battery indicator warns of failing batteries in the TBOS-BTLT Controller.
- 3 local irrigation programs may be saved and restored from App.
- Capability to erase the controller’s individual station programs or all programs.
- Capability to review the irrigation program.
TBOS-BTLT Controller Features
- Basic programming includes 3 independent programs A, B and C, each with 8 start times per day.
- Stations can be assigned to several programs with different watering run times.
- Run time is from 1 minute to 12 hours in 1-minute increments.
- Independent station operation allows sequential start times (with stacking in case of overlap).
- Program-specific and global Monthly Seasonal Adjust; 0% to 300% (1% increment).
- Five watering day cycle modes (Custom, even, odd, odd-31, cyclical) selectable by program for maximum flexibility and watering restriction compliance.
- Rain Delay from 1 to 14 days.
- Master valve output on TBOS-BTLT 2-, 4-, and 6-station models.
- A TBOS Backup program may be saved and restored (manually or automatically for Contractor Default capability).
- No loss of irrigation program after a battery replacement.
Rain Bird App (TBOS-BTLT)
- Available for Android and iOS devices.
TBOS-BTLT Controllers
- Available in 4 models: 1, 2, 4, or 6 stations.
- Operates one valve per station.
- Direct Rain Sensor Connection accommodates the Rain Bird RSD-BEx Rain Sensor.
- Operates with one 9V alkaline battery (Energizer and Duracell are recommended) type 6AM6 (international standard) or 6LR61 (European standard): battery not included.
- Battery life is one year with a high-quality 9V alkaline battery.
- Resists humid and harsh environments.
- Rated IP68: 100% waterproof and fully submersible.
- Master Valve/Pump output on on TBOS-BTLT 2-, 4-, and 6-station models.
- Dimensions: Width: 3.8” (9,5 cm) Height: 5.1” (13,0 cm) Depth: 2” (5,3 cm)
- Weight: 17.64 ounces (500g)
- Maximum wire run between the controller and solenoid: 30m by using 1.5mm² (16 AWG) extended wire.
TBOS-BTLT System Accessories
TBOS Potted Latching Solenoid
- Two 0.75 mm² wires (18 gauge) are supplied: 60 cm long (23.6 inches)
- Plastic adapter included for Rain Bird valves: DV, DVF, ASVF, PGA, PEB, PESB, EFBCP, BPE and BPES series.
- 10 bars (150 psi) maximum operating pressure.
Certifications
- cULus , FCC Part 15b , ISED RSS-247 Issue 2.0 , CE , IP68, ICASA, CITC, ACMA, SUBTEL, SRRC, MIC, IFETEL, CRA, TRA. For current certifications visit: www.rainbird.com/tbosbt
How to specify
TBOS-BT-LT Controller Models
- TBOS-BT1LT (1 station)
- TBOS-BT2LT (2 stations)
- TBOS-BT4LT (4 stations)
- TBOS-BT6LT (6 stations) available in Europe only
TBOS-BTLT Solenoid Adapters
- Easy to install.
- Black adapter for plastic valves allows the TBOS potted latching solenoid to be used with selected Irritrol (Hardie/Richel) and Buckner valves.
- Brown adapter for brass valves allows the TBOS potted latching solenoid to be used with selected Champion and Superior valve actuators.
RSD-BEx Rain Shutoff Device
- Operates with 24V or 9V controllers, including TBOS, TBOS-II and TBOS-BT/LT.
- Designed to save water by automatically measuring precipitation and keeping irrigation systems from watering in rainy conditions.
- Does not interrupt irrigation taking place, but subsequent program starts will be prevented.
- Automatic return to normal watering schedule when the moisture level decreases as a result of natural evaporation.
Specifications
TBOS-BTLT Controller
The irrigation controller shall be programmable from the Rain Bird Smartphone
App.
The programs and manual operations shall be communicated to the controller
from a Smartphone via Bluetooth. The controller shall be of a module type
which may be installed in a valve box underground.
The controller shall be housed in an ABS plastic cabinet and shall be potted
to insure waterproof operation. Their battery compartment shall be dual-sealed
to prevent water from entering the compartment. The controller shall have two
mounting slots for screws allowing the controller to be securely mounted
inside a valve box. The controller shall be designed to accommodate one 9V
alkaline battery (EN22- 6L561-6AM6-9V) for one full year regardless of the
number of stations utilized.
The controller shall operate __ (1, 2, 4 or 6) stations.
One sensor input shall be present on the controller and shall accommodate dry
contact rain sensor.
___ -station (2-, 4-, or 6-) models shall be able to support a Master valve.
All valves shall affect the Master Valve /Pump.
The controller shall have station run time capability from one minute to
twelve hours in one minute increments, a 365-day calendar with leap year and
three programs A, B,C
with eight start times each. One valve can be assigned to none, one, any or
all programs. Each program shall be capable of being set to any of the
following: custom cycle (days of the week), cyclic (1 to x days variable), odd
days, odd days-31 and even days.
The controller shall have a program level and global Monthly Seasonal Adjust;
0% to 300% (1% increment).
A Rain Delay shall allow the user to suspend irrigation programs from 1 to 14
days.
The controller shall be capable of starting/stopping a manual single valve or
manual program, cancel irrigation in progress or launch a test valve via
Bluetooth from the Rain Bird App.
Each valve not activated during the last 24 hours shall be automatically
activated during 1 second each day for an anti-calcium effect.
TBOS-BTLT Potted Latching Solenoid
Controller station output shall drive one single potted latching solenoid that
shall fit onto any Rain Bird Valves: DV, DVF, ASVF, PGA, PEB, PESB, EFB-CP, or
BPE or BPES series valve.
The controller and Potted Latching Solenoid shall be as manufactured by Rain
Bird Corporation, Glendora, California, USA.
TBOS-BTLT Rain Shutoff Device
The Rain Shutoff Device shall function correctly only when buried under 2” (5
cm)of sand. The device shall be pre-set and nonadjustable.
The device shall function with a DC system only. The device shall have a
bypass switch.
The Rain Shutoff Device shall be as manufactured by Rain Bird Corporation,
Glendora, California, USA.
Rain Bird Corporation
6991 East Southpoint Road
Tucson, AZ 85756
Phone: 520-741-6100
Fax: 520-741-6522| Rain Bird
Corporation
970 West Sierra Madre Avenue
Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: 626-812-3400
Fax: 626-812-3411
Specification Hotline
800-458-3005 (U.S. & Canada)| Rain
Bird International, Inc.
1000 West Sierra Madre Ave
Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: 626-963-9311
Fax: 626-852-7343
The Intelligent Use of Water™
www.rainbird.com
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References
- Rain Bird | A Global Irrigation Company
- TBOS Series Battery-Operated Bluetooth Controllers | Rain Bird
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