Toro Australia

Toro Micro-Master® 4500 Plus Series Controllers

Toro Micro-Master® 4500 Plus Series Controllers
Toro Micro-Master® 4500 Plus Series Controllers


The improved Micro-Master 4500 Plus controller is used in horticultural and agricultural applications with Filter Flushing and Chemical Fertiliser Injection Programs

16 and 25 station models

16 and 25 station models

Backlit display screen

Backlit display screen

Makes the display visible in the dark

Sequential and Grouping

Sequential and Grouping

Grouping mode allows a maximum of 25 groups each with up to 8 valves per group

Grouping mode allows a maximum of 25 groups each with up to 8 valves per group

(2amp limit)

Permanent program memory

Permanent program memory

8 Independent Programs

8 Independent Programs

Pump Start Facility Programming

Pump Start Facility Programming

14 Day Calendar with 9 Programming options per day

14 Day Calendar with 9 Programming options per day

Station watering options

Station watering options

0-9999 seconds, 1 sec. increments 0-9999 minutes, 1 min. increments 0-9999 volume units, 1 unit increments

9 starts per day per program

9 starts per day per program

Cyclic irrigation 0-99 repeat cycles per each program start

Cyclic irrigation 0-99 repeat cycles per each program start

Water Budget feature adjusts 0-250% per each program, 1% increments

Water Budget feature adjusts 0-250% per each program, 1% increments

Global Rain On/Off to disable all programs

Global Rain On/Off to disable all programs

Time Zone facility

Time Zone facility

To minimise operation costs for Off-Peak irrigation

Inter Station Delay 0-250 secs

Inter Station Delay 0-250 secs

Pump off Delay 0-99 secs

Pump off Delay 0-99 secs

Auto Skip Facility: A1: 0-250 secs at irrigation start to allow system to stabilize A2: Operational Scanning time/frequency (0-250 secs)

Auto Skip Facility: A1: 0-250 secs at irrigation start to allow system to stabilize A2: Operational Scanning time/frequency (0-250 secs)

In group mode, the seven terminals allotted to chemical injection and filter flush can be used for irrigation valves if chemical injection/filter flush not used Operation

In group mode, the seven terminals allotted to chemical injection and filter flush can be used for irrigation valves if chemical injection/filter flush not used Operation

Manual Operations: Program Start; Station Start; and Time Set Station Start

Manual Operations: Program Start; Station Start; and Time Set Station Start

Suspend and Restart during irrigation cycle

Suspend and Restart during irrigation cycle

Manual station to station advance during irrigation cycle

Manual station to station advance during irrigation cycle

Manual Stop Filter Flushing

Manual Stop Filter Flushing

Filter Flushing Program (4 Stations) with Time or Pressure Differential Starts Chemical Injection

Filter Flushing Program (4 Stations) with Time or Pressure Differential Starts Chemical Injection

2 Cycle Chemical or Fertiliser Program with pre-wet / pre-mix; delay and post wet capability

2 Cycle Chemical or Fertiliser Program with pre-wet / pre-mix; delay and post wet capability

Pre-wet time programmable as a percentage of the station runtime

Pre-wet time programmable as a percentage of the station runtime

Run time for second chemical programmable per station

Run time for second chemical programmable per station

Delay time between chemical 1 and 2 programmable as percentage of station runtime

Delay time between chemical 1 and 2 programmable as percentage of station runtime

Chemical Injection can be suspended during filter flushing Inputs

Chemical Injection can be suspended during filter flushing Inputs

Three flow meter inputs to log irrigation and two chemical flows

Three flow meter inputs to log irrigation and two chemical flows

Sensor Inputs: Prog.?A start; Prog. B start; Reset; Hold; Auto Skip; PD Actuated (filters) Reports

Sensor Inputs: Prog.?A start; Prog. B start; Reset; Hold; Auto Skip; PD Actuated (filters) Reports

Reports: Flow Totals as well as Irrigation or Electrical Failures with station skip

Reports: Flow Totals as well as Irrigation or Electrical Failures with station skip

Reports totaliser for each irrigation and chemical station in volume or time

Reports totaliser for each irrigation and chemical station in volume or time

Separate flow records for chemical 1 and 2

Separate flow records for chemical 1 and 2

Fault Reporting Monitors flow or pressure switches connected to the ASKIP terminal and utilises the auto skip programmable delay times Memory

Fault Reporting Monitors flow or pressure switches connected to the ASKIP terminal and utilises the auto skip programmable delay times Memory

Permanent program memory maintains all saved programs if power fails

Permanent program memory maintains all saved programs if power fails

No standby battery is required

9 volt Alkaline battery (included) keeps correct time during power failure (150 hours nomimal) Power Sources

9 volt Alkaline battery (included) keeps correct time during power failure (150 hours nomimal) Power Sources

240 VAC or 12 VDC in same unit

240 VAC or 12 VDC in same unit

12 VDC (using 12 VDC solenoids)

12 VDC (using 12 VDC solenoids)

12 VDC Solar power option

12 VDC Solar power option

Includes inverter utilising standard 24 VAC solenoids Protection

Extensive Protection against field and mains power surges

Extensive Protection against field and mains power surges

Relay outputs to field valves ensures reliable operation under the most severe conditions

Isolated logic board protected by additional transformer which diverts surges to earth Communications/Software

Isolated logic board protected by additional transformer which diverts surges to earth Communications/Software

Windows based* Software for PC applications

Windows based* Software for PC applications

Allows for easy central location programming and fault reporting

RS232 and RS485 connections mounted on terminal strip

RS232 and RS485 connections mounted on terminal strip

RS232 and RS485 ports can operate concurrently

RS232 and RS485 ports can operate concurrently

Tipping rain bucket terminal

Tipping rain bucket terminal

(For use with central control)

Radio Master ready

Radio Master ready

Also compatible with Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP and Vista

Input power 240 volt 50 Hz, single phase or 12 volt DC
Operating limits 210 VAC to 265 VAC or 11 VDC to 16 VDC
Quiescent 12 V input power 15 mA at 12 VDC (55 mA with one output relay and pump start relay active), total current = solenoid current + 70 mA
Output power
Total station capacity 24 VAC at 2.0 A max. or 12 VDC at 2.0 A max
Superior lightning and surge protection
Transformer primary 275V, 2,500 amp/20 micro sec. Surge protection, A-E, N, E. Transformer secondary, 24 VAC, 6,500 amp/20 micro sec. Field wiring (32 stations and pump start), 6,500 amp/20 micro sec Large valve wiring terminals, detachable, do not need to remove valve wires for servicing Relay outputs to field valves ensures reliable operation in the most rugged conditions Permanent program memory maintains all saved programs if power fails. No standby battery is required 9 volt Alkaline battery (included) keeps correct time during power failure (150 hours nominal) Operating Conditions
Dimensions
  • Height: 270 mm
  • Width: 295 mm
  • Depth: 140 mm
Temperature -10°C to 65°C