RAIN BIRD TBOS-BT Battery-Operated Bluetooth Controllers Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- RAIN BIRD
Table of Contents
TBOS-BT Battery-Operated Bluetooth Controllers
Instruction Manual
TBOS-BT
Control Module
(1,2,4 & 6 Station)
TBOS-BT Battery-Operated Bluetooth Controllers
Install
1.1 Install 9v battery
1.2 :Mount
control module To optimize Bluetooth range and signal strength, mount the unit
as close to ground surface level as possible.
1.3 : Wire to solenoid
1.4 : Wire to accesories (optional) 
Pair with Smartphone
2.1 : Download the Rain Bird app from the App Store for iPhone or Google Play
store. 
Google Play is a trademark of Google
LLC.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries and regions.
2.4 : Choose the controller from the list ensuring the serial number matches
that printed on the side of the control module.
Pair with Smartphone
2.5 : The controller is now paired and ready to irrigate. The “Edit
Controller” screen allows the user to program the device
Program irrigation
3.1: Manual operation allows a user to set a station or program to irrigate
immediately.
3.2 : The “Programs” screen allows
a user to schedule irrigation
SPECIFICATIONS
- Programmable with a smartphone or tablet through Rain Bird Apps
- Communication with the Rain Bird App with Bluetooth 4.0 technology.
- Operates with the RAIN BIRD TBOS latching solenoid.
- 3 independent programs (A, B, C) with up to 8 start times per day and per program. Stations can be assigned to several programs with different watering run time.
- Watering time from 1 minute to 12 hours per station.
- Watering cycle: customized cycle (7 days), even, odd, odd-31 (no watering on 31), cyclical.
- Manual watering capabilities.
- Program level and global Monthly Seasonal Adjust (0 to 300%).
- Rain Delay (1 to 14 days).
- Watering programs backup.
- Station names capabilities.
- Master Valve connection (not available on 1-station module).
- Sensor connection (Rain sensor or Soil Moisture sensor).
- Operating temperature range: 14°F to 149°F.
- Rated IP68: 100% waterproof and fully submersible.
- Designed for use in closed valve box where there is no exposure to UV radiation.
9V BATTERY INSTALLATION
(not included)
See diagram 1.1
- Powered by a new 9V alkaline battery type 6AM6 (international standard) or 6LR61 ‘(European standard)
- Low battery icon displays on the Rain Bird App.
SOLENOID INSTALLATION
See diagrams 1.3
Mounting the solenoid on the valve: remove the existing solenoid on the valve
and replace it with the latching solenoid.
Gently screw it hand-tight.
Connect the latching solenoid to the controller with waterproof wire
connectors.
Maximum Wire run between the module and solenoid:
18 AWG (0.75 mm2) 32 ft (10 m)
16 AWG (1.5 mm2) 100 ft (30 m)
Check the system by using the manual start function. If the system does not
turn on, screw the solenoid a little tighter to the valve.
MAINTENANCE
- Replace the 9V battery (alkaline : type 6LR61 or equivalent) once a year.
- If you connect a transmitter to the control module in infrared mode, make sure that the optical connector is clean when the connection is made. Use water to clean
it if needed.
FCC STATEMENT
Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rain Bird could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. This device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device operates on the 2400-2483.5 MHz frequency band and the maximum radio-frequency power transmitted is 3.5mW.
IC STATEMENT
This class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
This device complies with Industrie Canada RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for general population.
This equipment must not be disposed of with household waste. It must be collected separately to allow its proper valuation. By this gesture, you will contribute to environmental protection and protection of natural resources.
Rain Bird Corporation
970 W. Sierra Madre
Azusa, California 917502 U.S.A.
626-963-9311
Rain Bird Europe
900 Rue-Ampere Bp 7200
13792 Aix-en Provence CEDEX 3 FRANCE
33 04 42 24 44 61
Rain Bird International, Inc
145 North Grand Avenue
Glendora, California 91741 U.S.A.
626-693-9311
Technical Services For U.S. and Canada Only:
1 (800 ) RAINBIRD
www.rainbird.com