Programming and Operation, continued38Example: If your system uses 100 FD102TURF FieldDecoders (each operating one solenoid output), thentest results should show a Before reading of about50 mA, Inrush of 525 mA (which is within the 290-700 range), and a hold of 70 mA (which is 20 mAhigher than the Before reading).Note: If the Before, Inrush and hold values areclose, the decoder is not responding. Locate thedecoder in the field and make sure that it is wiredproperly to the solenoid and communications cable.You should also make sure you programmed in theright Decoder Addresses (REC NO ).5. Press the button pointing to the OK label twiceto activate and test the next decoder in line.6. The minus (-) label cancels the test at any time,returning to the Test menu.Note: To set up the MDC2 Controller toautomatically activate and test each decoder insequence, please see Setting Up an AutomaticTest Program on page 48.Testing the Sensor DecodersOnce you install and program the sensor decodersinto your system, you can then test to make surethey are working properly. The MDC2 Controllerhas a built-in sensor decoder test that enables youto test each sensor decoder.1. From the Main Menu, select 4. Test and selectOK.The Test Menu screen appears.2. Select 2. Test of Sensor Decoders and select OK.The Test of Sensor Decoders screen appears.3. Use the up and down arrows to choose thesensor decoder to be tested and select OK.The “Communicating with the SD, pleasewait” message appears.*** Test Menu *** 01:36 PM1. Test of Line Decoders2. Test of Sensor Decoders3. Short Finding4. Line Surv5. Return*** Test of Sensor Decoders ***No Sensor Decoders are Installed!Press OK or ‘ ’ to continue–*** Test of Sensor Decoders *** 01:37 PMSensor Decoder: SD1 50085‘OK’ run test, ‘ for exitor Up/Down for Prev/Next.–’
