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Making Sentinel Central Control Work For You The Toro Sentinel System was introduced in 2002 and has established itself in the marketplaces as one of the leaders in wireless communication for central control systems. Sentinel allows the user to communicate to up to 999 satellite controllers wirelessly rather than forcing the customer to install lengthy wire runs that tie field controllers together. Sentinel provides a variety of Central Computer to Satellite communication options, so you can choose the one that best meets your site-specific needs or mix-and-match across multiple sites: RADIO COMMUNICATIONS Radio communication from the Central Computer to Sentinel Satellites allows you to install Sentinel at sites with little or no disruption of existing landscapes and is ideal for single-site installations.
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Sentinel can also utilize radio protocols to communicate with MapTo Satellites, maximizing system capabilities. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS When reliable communication to multiple geographically-remote satellites is needed, standard telephone communications can meet your needs. Installation can be accomplished anywhere a standard telephone line can be run to a Sentinel Satellite. A standard internal or external phone modem used to communicate with a commercial-grade modem in the Sentinel Satellite is all that is required. CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS When remote-access benefits of telephone communications are needed, but a phone line is not available at the Satellite location, cellular networks provide a wireless communication option. By installing a cellular IP modem in the Sentinel Satellite, the user can communicate wirelessly from anywhere in the world. ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS In an increasingly “wired ” world, Ethernet/Internet is one of the fastest growing segments of central control communications. The simple combination of an IP address at the computer and an Ethernet adapter in the field can allow for network access and control of your Satellites. CENTRAL CONTROL Field Satellite and MapTo Universal Toro expands its Sentinel Satellite offering by introducing two new enclosures. When combined with our existing stainless steel enclosures, Toro provides the designer with the most diverse and complete ensure selection in the industry. With Sentinel, we maximize your ability to meet the exact control and enclosure requirements of any site. Sentinel Central Interface Module Phone Map To Universal Valves Sensors Internet Phone Modem Valves Ethernet Modem Valves Cellular IP Modem Sensors Central Sensors PERFORMANCE Map To Universal Cellular Phone Sentinel Satellites are manufactured to operate over a number of different wired and wireless communication protocols, and to read and react to a wide variety of sensors. Real time data is displayed in the Sentinel Satellite’s LCD and can shutdown stations, satellites or under user defined conditions. Controller stores all data locally so no central PC is required for irrigation or for reaction to alarms. Sentinel Satellite EXPANDIBILITY Modular station counts are available from twelve to 48 stations with the use of 12 station output modules, and up to ninety-six stations with the use of the Sentinel MapTo assemblies. Choose your own surge protection level to adapt to any environmental requirement. Also, the factory installed junction box provides power for peripheral communication devices. www.toro.com The Toro Company · Irrigation Division An ISO 9001 Certified Facility · 5825 Jasmine St. Riverside, CA · 92504 · 800.664.4740 P/N 490-3092 Specifications subject to change without notice. For more information, contact your local Toro distributor. 2005 The Toro Company. PROFESSIONAL GRADE Customize your Sentinel system by using one or any combination of key-locking metal, plastic, or stainless steel wall or pedestal mounted enclosures. Sentinel FeaturesField Satellite and MapTo Universal and Benefits ·Operates independently of the central computer so in the event of a computer failure, the computer still runs.
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