Repeater Station

Choosing a suitable location for the BaseStation has the largest impact on wireless connectivity. You can determine a good location by examining your operating area and equipment movement patterns. Find a place that meets the following requirements:

• The location should be in line-of-sight and within 76 m (250 ft) of an area heavily trafficked by machines.

• The line-of-sight can be through an opening such as a door or window.

• The location must be indoors and away from direct exposure to the elements.

• The area should be clear of materials and items that would weaken the transmission of radio waves (i.e., concrete walls, microwaves, cordless phones). These items can block, absorb, and/or disrupt radio waves.

• The location must have a high-speed Internet connection.

• For system startup, ensure that the equipment with the new wireless hourmeter installed are within a 9 m (30 ft) radius of the BaseStation.

• Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 for examples of BaseStation placement.

Note: In applications where the BaseStation cannot pick up the signal, a Repeater may be deployed using the same principles described previously.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. With the whip antenna pointed vertically, install the whip antenna to the BaseStation (Figure 5).

   

   Figure 5

2. Find the device ID label on the bottom of the BaseStation and record the device ID from the label in the space provided on this document (Figure 6).

   Note: This information is necessary for registration at myTurf.com.

   

   Figure 6

   1. ID label

3. Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the BaseStation and the other to a dedicated Internet connection (Figure 7).

   Do not plug the BaseStation into a PC.

   A dedicated Internet connection can be defined as follows:

   • A standalone connection in the wall that is live to the Internet with a category 5 socket.

   • A separate “Line In” on a router or switch that is connected to the Internet.

   Note: If there is only 1 Internet connection, you may need a router or a switch to allow multiple devices to connect to the Internet. Please consult your Internet-service provider for more information.

   

   Figure 7

4. Remove the protective insert from the power adapter and install the plug appropriate for you region (Figure 8).

   Plug the power adapter into a power strip, surge protector, or wall outlet. Toro recommends using a surge protector.

   

   Figure 8

1. Plug the power cord into the BaseStation (Figure 9).

   When the BaseStation has power and is connected to the Internet, the following occurs:

   • The BaseStation powers on.

   • The BaseStation validates the Internet connection.

   • Then, if connected to the Internet, the BaseStation contacts the myTurf™ servers and establishes a connection.

   Note: It may take a few minutes to complete this process.

   

   Figure 9

2. Ensure that the power light illuminates (Figure 10).

   

   Figure 10

3. Ensure that the Internet connection light illuminates (Figure 11).

   The connection LED light flickers and flashes steadily when functioning properly.

   

   Figure 11

4. If the BaseStation connects to the Internet, ensure that the BaseStation contacts the myTurf servers and establishes a connection (Figure 12).

   The connection indicator light will flicker and flash during the attempt. A connection is established when the connection light remains steadily illuminated.

   

   Figure 12

Parts needed for this procedure:

Important: The wireless hour meter has a 16 V DC maximum.

Install a wireless hour meter in place of an existing hour meter on each machine in the fleet. Hour meters are installed with varying styles of mounts and bezels. Take care when removing the existing hour meter to retain all the fasteners and bezels.

In most cases, hour meters are installed on dashboards for ease of reading, but some machines have them installed elsewhere. If you cannot find the hour meter, consult the Operator’s Manual or log on to www.Toro.com for help locating it.

1. On the new wireless hour meter, record the device ID from the label and machine model and serial number in the space provided on this document.

   Note: This information is necessary for registration at myTurf.com.

2. Record the hours listed on the existing hour meter in the space provided.

3. Remove the existing hour meter from its mounting frame and disconnect it from the wire harness.

4. Install the new wireless hour meter into the same position.

   There are optional configurations, so the choose the configuration that applies to your application (Figure 13).

Figure 13

1. ID label
2. Square back held
3. Round back and front held
4. Square front held
5. Terminals

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Remove the 3 button-head screws and rotate the control panel out to the right (Figure 14).

   

   Figure 14

   1. Button-head screw
   2. Control panel

2. Connect the end of the wireless hour meter assembly to the portion of the dash wire harness labeled HR-METER found to the left of the control panel opening (Figure 15).

3. Secure the wireless hour meter to the wire harness using the cable tie (Figure 15).

   

   Figure 15

   1. Cable tie
   2. Wireless hour meter

4. Close the control panel and secure it using the previously removed 3 button-head screws.

Log into myTurf.toro.com. Enter your user name and password to access your account. Select the myTurf™ Wireless tab to complete the registration process.

Use the training modules on myTurf™ to learn how to register the BaseStation, Repeater (if needed), and wireless hour meters.

Note: In applications where the BaseStation cannot pick up the signal, a Repeater may be deployed using the same principles described here.

Figure 16