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There is a new IC system software platform which was released into the market last year. It is extremely powerful. Whereas in a decoder Central PC system there are 4 options to choose from, with IC there is only the one software platform which is top-of-the-range. This is called Cirrus.

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IC is a system unique to Rain Bird. It is similar to a decoder system in that the whole course can be operated on one twin-core cable, but that’s pretty much where the similarity ends. Here is a brief description of how an IC System differs from a decoder system:

The PS12W is a compact pinspot with a powerful 12 watt 4-in-1 LED. The LED is build up with the colours red, green, blue and white and the light intensity can be adjusted in 9 steps. Because of the narrow spot it’s ideal for aiming at mirror-balls, it can also be used to create mood lighting on a restaurant table, or to spotlight displays in store. The PS12W is equipped with an internal cooling unit, so there is no need for a noisy fan.

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An IC module is a specialized microprocessor that is an integral component coupled inside a Rain Bird solenoid coil, so from the outside it just looks a bit bigger than a standard solenoid coil. It screws directly into the solenoid valve (via a valve adaptor) or golf rotor just as a standard solenoid coil would. The irrigation controller sends a signal out to all the stations on a twin-core cable path (this is the same cable as a decoder system uses), but again only station #79 will respond, using the example above. The IC module differs from a decoder in that it is a true microprocessor; it can tell whether the solenoid valve or rotor has turned on because of the change in current. If the solenoid valve or rotor doesn’t respond, the IC module will send an alarm back to the controller that there is an issue. Importantly you can test an entire IC control system (i.e. potentially thousands of solenoid valves or rotors) in a few minutes each morning (this can be done automatically from your Central PC) without any solenoid valves or sprinklers actually turning on; the current, resistance etc. is recorded by the control system. By this process you can see any problems in your wiring, even before the problem has caused a physical issue. For example, a cable joint that is corroding or loose will show up as an issue on your PC screen and can be located and repaired BEFORE the cable joint has even caused a physical fault! The IC system is hugely powerful. It is slightly more expensive than a decoder system but is faster to install and uses half the number of cable joints so can work out to be a similar price once installed.

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