1、BRISH STANDARD Irrigation techniques - Automatic turf irrigation systems - Part 3: Automatic control and system management The European Standard EN 124843:2000 has the status of a British standard 3s EN 12484-3:2000 NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT As PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW sTD.BSI BS EN
2、 12484-3-ENGL 2000 W 1624bb9 08h9226 TLb BS EN 12484-3:2000 This British Standard, having been prepared under the Won of the Engineering Sector Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Committee and comes into effect on 15 September Zoo0 I 0 BSI 09-2000 ISBN O 580 36205 1 Nation
3、al foreword This British Standad is the officiai English language version of EN 124844k2000. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee AGEM, Irrigation and drainage equipment, which has the responsibility to: - aid enquirem to understand the te* - present to the re
4、sponsible European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposais for change, and keep the UK interests informed; - monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to
5、its secretary. Cross-references The British Standards which implement intedonai or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Standards Catalogue under the section entitled “Intemational Standards Correspondence Index“, or by using the “Find“ facility of the BSI Stand
6、ards Electronic Catalogue. A British Standard does not purport to include ail the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legai obligations. Summary of pag
7、es This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page, pages 2 to 10, an inside back cover and a back cover. The BSI copyright notice dispiayed in this document indicates when the document waslastissued. Amendments issued since publication AmdNo. ID - guide the owner and
8、/or the project manager in their choice for the most efficient control system, adapted to their needs and constraints; - define rules for minimum compatibility among different makes of control systems. 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisio
9、ns from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by a
10、mendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies. EN 12484-2:2000, Imgation techniques - Automatic turf imgation systems - Part 2: Design and definition of typical technical templates. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Sta
11、ndard, the following terms and definitions apply in the field of automatic turf irrigation. The other terms needed are defined in the other parts of this standard. 3.1 self-powered programmable valve 3.i.i electronic controller used to activate or deactivate an hydraulic valve which is not connected
12、 to an external electrical power source, and is powered by either a battery or a solar panel. The user interface will be either integrated into the pilot and/or completely independent. In that case, the communication can be made in various ways such as temporary electrical connections, infrared tran
13、smissions, radio transmission or any other appropriate mean pilot 3.1.2 hand held remote control an external electronic remote control device including a programming interface and a transmission interface (electrical, radio, infrared, or else) operating an indefinite number of pilots 3.1.3 latching
14、solenod an assembly which converts an electric signal into the opening or closing of a hydraulic valve 3.2 irrigation controller electronic or electro-mechanical device with built in user interface which operates sequentially or independently one or more automatic remote control valves by means of e
15、lectrical impulse through extra low voltage cable or by means of hydraulic pneumatic pressure through tubing or by other suitable means 3.2.1 networked irrigation controller an irrigation controller able to upload or download information through a network BSI 09-2000 EN 12484-3:2000 3.2.2 means of t
16、ransmission - transmission by electric line - transmission by public phone line - transmission by radio 3.3 computerized central control unit a computerized device able to: - store all the parameters retained for the management of the irrigation - program the watering cycles - transmitting programs
17、and eventually receiving field information toffrom the networked controllers 3.3.1 central satellite control system a system containing: - a central control unit, that is to say a device able to download programs and eventually upload field information to/from its satellite controllers - several sat
18、ellite controllers, that is to say an irrigation controller that can communicate with the central unit by the means which are defined in 3.2.2 3.3.2 central decoder control system a system containing a central control unit which operates decoders through multiplexed wire lines which also provide pow
19、er to operate automatic remote control 24 Volts valves 3.3.3 sensor the sensing device on any measuring or monitoring instrument or system. Typically, such a device is capable of sensing the status of a medium or a piece of equipment, whether an event is or is not happening, or the values or variati
20、ons of a physical quantity (e.g. failure sensor, level sensor). The sensed information is delivered in a form usable locally or remotely 3.4 automatic control 3.4.1 automatic control system a system containing both a central control unit and a number of networked controllers 3.4.2 automatic control
21、device an item component of the automatic control system as for example a self-powered programmable valve or an irrigation controller 4 Rules for the presentation of the user manual 4.1 Content of the user manual The automatic control device shall be supplied with a user manual in the languages of t
22、he countries where the product is on sale. The user manual shall follow the presentation described below. Q BSI 09-2000 STD-BSI BS EN LiIB4-3-ENGL 2000 m Lb24bb9 08b9232 2LT m Page 6 4.1 .I Installation guide The conditions of installation shall be clearly indicated, .e. indoor or outdoor installati
23、on. If additional equipment needs to be added in certain environmental situations, those situations and required equipment shall be described (example: lightning protection devices in lightning probe area, water proof enclosure for indoor controllers installed outside). The DANGER and CAUTION notes
24、shall be highlighted at the beginning of each step of operation presenting potential hazards for user or for the device itself. Use imperatively the safety reminder of this type: EN 12484-312000 POTENTIAL DANGER: The contact with a bare cable or a terminal strip when power is applied to the device m
25、ay cause electrocution. HOW TO PROTECT: Do not take apart the protective covers without having previously turned power off. 4.1 .I.l The installation guide shall include an illustration of the device with the description of the functions of each of its elements (knobs, buttons, switch, display, etc.
26、). 4.1.1.2 Mounting the components The installation guide shall include an illustration associated with step by step method of installation. 4.1.1.3 Potential electrical hazard shall be clearly highlighted by a note and the conventional triangular DANGER sign as follow. Presentation of the automatic
27、 control device Connection to power source and remote control valve 1 POTENTIAL DANGER: The contact with a bare cable or a terminal strip wh power is applied to the device may cause electrocution. HOW TO PROTECT: Do not take apart the protective covers without having previously turned power off. O B
28、SI 092000 STD-BSI BS EN 12484-3-ENGL 2000 1ib2irbb9 08b9233 L5b - Page 7 EN 12484-3:2000 Program Station Active days or Program start number No irrigation frequency times CAUTION: Connecting more than two 24 V 10 W solenoid valve on one station may blow the fuse and/or damage the controller. Station
29、 run time The installation guide shall include an illustration with the recommended manufacturer method to connect the power source, the remote control valves, sensors, etc. This subclause of the manual shall show the user how to comply with the electrical regulation of the country where the device
30、is installed. 4.1.2 Establishing the watering program This subclause of the manual shall advise the user to establish on paper the watering program based on the information described in subclause 4.4, Calculation note regarding irrigation parameters, of EN 12484-2:2000. The information needed to est
31、ablish the watering program shall be grouped in a table such as the following Table 1 given as an example. 4.1.3 Programming in automatic control This subclause of the manual shall show the user how to set the exact time and day. 4.1.4 Programming the automatic operation This subclause of the manual
32、 shall show the user the different steps to: - program active days or irrigation frequency; - program stations run times; - set stations assignment to program (if applicable). 4.1.5 Other commands and special functions This subclause of the manual shall indicate the user how to use specific features
33、. 4.1.6 Operating in manual mode This subclause of the manual shall indicate the user how to manually start and stop stations and/or program of the automatic control device. Q BSI 09-2000 STDmBSI BS EN 12484-3-ENGL 2000 m Lb24bbS 0867234 O92 m Symptom Page 8 EN 12484-312000 Probable cause Test and s
34、olutions 4.1.7 Water conservation This subclause of the manual shall advises the user how to save water by using the water conservation features incorporated in the device (if any available) or by splitting irrigation cycles, or by any other means. 4.1.8 Testing The test procedure to check if the de
35、vice is operating correctly shall be described. 4.1.9 Trouble shooting This subclause of the manual shall show the user how to diagnose and give solutions in case of problems. DANGER and CAUTION notes shall be highlighted at the beginning of this clause to warn user of the potential hazard to person
36、nel or to the device. The symptom of the problem and the way to rectify it shall be presented in a Table 2 as the following. 5 Classification of the automatic control systems The following indications provide advises on the use of automatic control devices and systems in relation with their aptitude
37、 to fulfil the needs and constraints of the owner and project manager. Q BSI 09-2000 Page 9 EN 12484-312000 Table 3 - Classification of the automatic control systems Automatic control systems Self-powered programmable valve Irrigation controller Central decoder systems Central satellite systems Sing
38、le site Central satellite systems Multiple site Central control unit where irrigation parameters are controlled by users Central control unit where irrigation parameters are controlled by sensors with 1 operator override Recommended type of applications Small irrigated area such as gardens, terraces
39、, median road strips not supplied with electricity. All type of irrigated area applications. Medium to large irrigated area. Large irrigated area concentrated on one site. Large irrigated area spread in several sites. Golf courses or large public spaces where sufficient operator time is available. G
40、olf courses and large public space! where environmental preservation and water conservation are required I Comments Their use is determined by their capacity and the practicality of controlling a certain number of these valves individually. For applications where control and monitoring from one cent
41、ral point is not required. For projects where successive phasesandlor future expansions or changes are foreseen. 6 systems or devices Minimal requirement of compatibility for different marks of automatic control 6.1 Automatic remote control activated by an electric signal Automatic remote control va
42、lves shall be normally closed, and activated by a 24 V.A.C, 10 V.A max, 50/60 Hz solenoid in order to be controlled by different marks of irrigation controllers. 6.2 Minimal information provided by computerized central control unit Computerized central control unit shall be able to provide the follo
43、wing information to the user: - stations information: - station run time per cycle; - station sprinkler rainfall supply; - station flow; - other (i available); - programs information: - program start time of cycle (if used); - station assignment to program; - active days or irrigation frequency; Q B
44、SI 09-2000 STD.BS1 BS EN 52484-3-ENGL 2000 m L624bb9 0869236 965 m Page 10 EN 12484-3:2000 - irrigation cycle run time; - water management information: - water dose per week (theoretical); - water dose per cycle; - total accumulated volume of water per day; - alarm tracing: - fault type; - fault loc
45、ation. 6.3 Format of computer files Computerized central control unit shall permit the edition of the information listed in subclause 6.2 in the ASCII format. 8 BSI 092000 BS EN 1244-3:2000 BSI 389 Chiswick High Road London w4 4AL BSI - British Standards Institution BSI is the independent national b
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