TW Series Two-Wire Decoders
The Aquamonix range of 2-Wire Decoders is marketed globally under Tonick Watering.
Our 2-wire and wireless products can be used in various industries and tailored to specific project needs. All our 2-wire decoder systems and 2-wire irrigation controllers can be applied to a wide range of applications including irrigated agriculture, commercial landscapes, water infrastructure, smart cities and golf and sports turfs.
The TW Series N/T is our most advanced decoder, and are designed specifically for large, complex applications.
- Inbuilt Indicator LED with light pipe – Green: Listening- Orange: Solenoid operating- Off: No active power on path
- Ability to be directly buried
- Tropical rated
- Expandable – simply splice additional decoders into the 2-wire line
- Economical – typical installation requires up to 80%less cable than conventional systems
- Redressable – decoders can be reprogrammed multiple times using the Tonick programming tool
- Versatile – tolerant of earth leakage in the existing cables, retrofit possible, including bunched multiwire to make 2-wire path
- Suitable for use with the complete Tonick BT2 twin translator family
Electrical
- True A/C system not harmful to cable and joints
- Operating voltage 19VAC-32Vac, 50 or 60 Hz
- Idle current (typical) – 3 mA
- Holding current (maximum) – 500mA
- Maximum recommended active solenoids per 2-wire path – 8
Operating
- Custom firmware for OEM systems
- Station address limit as per translator
- Compatible with other Tonick decoders on the same 2-wire path
- Compatible with the Tonick range of sensor decoders for moisture, pressure, water level, flow and digital inputs
Physical 2 Way Solenoid
- Length: approx. 64mm (not including cables)
- Diameter: 42mm OD
- Fully potted to waterproof the electronics
Wiring
• Low smoke type 99, AWG20, stranding 19/0.20mm, modified polyester insulated, 600V, 300mm length. Mil Std 681
Protection
- Internal lightning protection
- No grounding required along 2-wire path