ISO 21622-2

Irrigation techniques — Remote monitoring and control for irrigation — Part 2: Tests

Techniques d’irrigation — Surveillance et commande à distance pour l’irrigation — Partie 2: Essais

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 65.060.35 - Irrigation and drainage equipment
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 23/SC 18 - Irrigation and drainage equipment and systems
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 23/SC 18/WG 8 - Remote monitoring and control technologies
• Current Stage: 6000 - International Standard under publication
• Completion Date: 11-Apr-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

ISO/FDIS 21622-2:2023(E)
ISO/TC 23/SC 18
Date: 2022-04-05 2023-02-09
ISO/DIS 21622-2:2022(E)
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/WG
Secretariat: UNE SII
Irrigation techniques — Remote monitoring and control for irrigation — Part 2:
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Contents Page

Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................6

1 Purpose and scope ..........................................................................................................................................1

2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................1

3 Terms, definitions and symbols .................................................................................................................1

3.1 Terms and definitions ....................................................................................................................................1

3.2 Symbols ...............................................................................................................................................................2

4 Functionality .....................................................................................................................................................3

4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................3

4.2 Power tests .........................................................................................................................................................4

4.2.1 Consumption .....................................................................................................................................................4

4.2.2 Power loss ..........................................................................................................................................................5

4.3 Solenoid valve outputs ...................................................................................................................................8

4.3.1 Opening/closing solenoid valves ...............................................................................................................8

4.3.2 Voltage and current, simulating SV ...........................................................................................................9

4.3.3 Solenoid valve pulse width duration ..................................................................................................... 10

4.3.4 Short circuit and open circuit ................................................................................................................... 12

4.3.5 Remote unit operation with real solenoids ........................................................................................ 14

4.3.6 Association of sensors with solenoid valve outputs ........................................................................ 15

4.4 Counter entries .............................................................................................................................................. 16

4.4.1 Sensor power supply ................................................................................................................................... 16

4.4.2 Flow calculation ............................................................................................................................................ 17

4.4.3 High flow alarm ............................................................................................................................................. 17

4.4.4 Low flow alarm .............................................................................................................................................. 18

4.4.5 Hardware pulse filtering — Maximum pulse rate and minimum pulse width ....................... 18

4.4.6 Maximum frequency between pulses .................................................................................................... 18

4.4.7 Minimum frequency between pulses .................................................................................................... 19

4.4.8 Pulse filtering by Software with fixed time ......................................................................................... 19

4.4.9 Software pulse filtering with configurable time ................................................................................ 19

4.4.10 Minimum time between pulses ............................................................................................................... 20

4.4.11 Maximum time between pulses ............................................................................................................... 20

4.4.12 “Open contact” test ....................................................................................................................................... 21

4.4.13 “Closed contact” test .................................................................................................................................... 21

4.4.14 Random pulse counting test ..................................................................................................................... 22

4.4.15 Concurrent pulse count test ...................................................................................................................... 22

4.4.16 Counter events and alarms ....................................................................................................................... 22

4.5 Analogue inputs............................................................................................................................................. 23

4.5.1 Measurement accuracy ............................................................................................................................... 24

4.5.2 Events and alarms generated by the analogue input....................................................................... 25

4.6 Other inputs and outputs ........................................................................................................................... 28

4.6.1 Purpose of the test ........................................................................................................................................ 28

4.6.2 External signals ............................................................................................................................................. 28

4.6.3 Internal signals .............................................................................................................................................. 30

4.7 Operating logic .............................................................................................................................................. 30

4.7.1 Low supply voltage safety interlock (lockout) test .......................................................................... 31

4.7.2 Low-pressure safety lockout test ............................................................................................................ 31

4.7.3 Excess flow (flow rate) safety shutdown test ..................................................................................... 31

5 Robustness ...................................................................................................................................................... 32

5.1 Environmental conditions ......................................................................................................................... 32

5.1.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 32

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5.1.2 Solenoid valve actuation (SV) .................................................................................................................. 33

5.1.3 Counter pulses ............................................................................................................................................... 33

5.1.4 Analogue readout ......................................................................................................................................... 34

5.2 Power supply ................................................................................................................................................. 34

5.2.1 Polarity reversal in main power supply .............................................................................................. 34

5.2.2 Short-circuit at the SV solenoid valve output ..................................................................................... 35

5.3 Accidental wiring errors on inputs and outputs ............................................................................... 35

5.3.1 Purpose of the test ....................................................................................................................................... 35

5.4 Analogue input .............................................................................................................................................. 36

5.4.1 Overvoltage (analogue voltage input) .................................................................................................. 36

5.4.2 Overcurrent (analogue input by current) ........................................................................................... 37

5.4.3 Short circuit .................................................................................................................................................... 37

5.5 Communications ........................................................................................................................................... 38

5.5.1 Antenna short circuit test ......................................................................................................................... 38

5.5.2 Antenna open circuit test .......................................................................................................................... 38

5.6 Long-term behaviour .................................................................................................................................. 39

5.6.1 Purpose of the test ....................................................................................................................................... 39

5.6.2 Test procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 39

5.6.3 Acceptance criteria ...................................................................................................................................... 39

ANNEX A (Informative) QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TESTING IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEMS. ........... 40

A.1 General Considerations .................................................................................................................................... 40

A.2 System Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 40

A.2.1 Manufacturer .................................................................................................................................................... 40

A.2.2 Basic functions of the system ...................................................................................................................... 40

A.2.3 Basic functions that the remote unit allows after performing a test, defined in the

Functionality or Robustness protocol, at rated voltage ................................................................. 41

A.2.4 Specific elements of the system .................................................................................................................. 42

Comments ...................................................................................................................................................................... 42

A.3 Specifications of the Remote unit .................................................................................................................. 42

A.3.1 Model ................................................................................................................................................................... 42

A.3.2 Remote unit operating environment ....................................................................................................... 42

A.3.3 Useful life of the remote unit ....................................................................................................................... 42

A.3.4 Power sources .................................................................................................................................................. 42

A.3.5 Other specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 43

A.3.6 Inputs/Outputs ................................................................................................................................................. 44

A.3.7 Solenoid valve output .................................................................................................................................... 46

A.3.8 Water Meter input ........................................................................................................................................... 48

A.3.9 Analogue input: ................................................................................................................................................ 50

A.3.10 Other outputs and inputs ........................................................................................................................... 52

A.3.11 Type of communication .............................................................................................................................. 53

Foreword .......................................................................................................................................................................... v

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... vi

1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms, definitions and symbols ................................................................................................................. 1

3.1 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 1

3.2 Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................... 3

4 Functionality ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

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4.2 Power tests .........................................................................................................................................................4

4.2.1 Consumption .....................................................................................................................................................4

4.2.2 Power loss ..........................................................................................................................................................5

4.3 Solenoid valve outputs ...................................................................................................................................9

4.3.1 Opening/closing solenoid valves ...............................................................................................................9

4.3.2 Voltage and current, simulating SV ........................................................................................................ 10

4.3.3 Solenoid valve pulse width duration ..................................................................................................... 11

4.3.4 Short circuit and open circuit ................................................................................................................... 12

4.3.5 Remote unit operation with real solenoids ........................................................................................ 15

4.3.6 Association of sensors with solenoid valve outputs ........................................................................ 16

4.4 Counter entries .............................................................................................................................................. 17

4.4.1 Sensor power supply ................................................................................................................................... 17

4.4.2 Flow calculation ............................................................................................................................................ 18

4.4.3 High flow alarm ............................................................................................................................................. 18

4.4.4 Low flow alarm .............................................................................................................................................. 19

4.4.5 Hardware pulse filtering — Maximum pulse rate and minimum pulse width ....................... 19

4.4.6 Maximum frequency between pulses .................................................................................................... 19

4.4.7 Minimum frequency between pulses .................................................................................................... 19

4.4.8 Pulse filtering by Software with fixed time ......................................................................................... 20

4.4.9 Software pulse filtering with configurable time ................................................................................ 20

4.4.10 Minimum time between pulses ............................................................................................................... 21

4.4.11 Maximum time between pulses ............................................................................................................... 21

4.4.12 “Open contact” test ....................................................................................................................................... 21

4.4.13 “Closed contact” test .................................................................................................................................... 22

4.4.14 Random pulse counting test ..................................................................................................................... 22

4.4.15 Concurrent pulse count test ...................................................................................................................... 23

4.4.16 Counter events and alarms ....................................................................................................................... 23

4.5 Analogue inputs............................................................................................................................................. 24

4.5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 24

4.5.2 Measurement accuracy ............................................................................................................................... 24

4.5.3 Events and alarms generated by the analogue input....................................................................... 26

4.6 Other inputs and outputs ........................................................................................................................... 29

4.6.1 Purpose of the test ........................................................................................................................................ 29

4.6.2 External signals ............................................................................................................................................. 29

4.6.3 Internal signals .............................................................................................................................................. 30

4.7 Operating logic .............................................................................................................................................. 31

4.7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 31

4.7.2 Low supply voltage safety interlock (lockout) test .......................................................................... 32

4.7.3 Low-pressure safety lockout test ............................................................................................................ 32

4.7.4 Excess flow (flow rate) safety shutdown test ..................................................................................... 32

5 Robustness ...................................................................................................................................................... 33

5.1 Environmental conditions ......................................................................................................................... 33

5.1.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 33

5.1.2 Solenoid valve actuation (SV)................................................................................................................... 34

5.1.3 Counter pulses ............................................................................................................................................... 34

5.1.4 Analogue readout ......................................................................................................................................... 35

5.2 Power supply .................................................................................................................................................. 35

5.2.1 Polarity reversal in main power supply ............................................................................................... 35

5.2.2 Short-circuit at the SV solenoid valve output ..................................................................................... 35

5.3 Accidental wiring errors on inputs and outputs ............................................................................... 36

5.3.1 Purpose of the test ........................................................................................................................................ 36

5.4 Analogue input............................................................................................................................................... 37

5.4.1 Overvoltage (analogue voltage input)................................................................................................... 37

5.4.2 Overcurrent (analogue input by current)............................................................................................ 37

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5.4.3 Short circuit .................................................................................................................................................... 38

5.5 Communications ........................................................................................................................................... 39

5.5.1 Antenna short circuit test ......................................................................................................................... 39

5.5.2 Antenna open circuit test .......................................................................................................................... 39

5.6 Long-term behaviour .................................................................................................................................. 39

5.6.1 Purpose of the test ....................................................................................................................................... 39

5.6.2 Test procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 40

5.6.3 Acceptance criteria ...................................................................................................................................... 40

Annex A (Informative) Questionnaire for testing irrigation control systems ..................................... 41

Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 64

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Foreword

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards

bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out

through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical

committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International

organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO

collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of

electrotechnical standardization.

The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are

described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the

different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the

editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directiveswww.iso.org/directives).

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of

patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of any

patent rights identified during the development of the document shall be in the Introduction and/or on

the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patentswww.iso.org/patents).

Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not

constitute an endorsement.

For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and

expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the World

Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see

www.iso.org/iso/foreword.htmlwww.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.

This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 23, Tractors and machinery for agriculture

and forestry, Subcommittee SC 18, Irrigation and drainage equipment and systems.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 21622-1.
A list of all parts in the ISO 21622 series can be found on the ISO website.

Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A

complete listing of these bodies can be found at
www.iso.org/members.htmlwww.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction

This document specifies the tests required to ensure the functionalities defined in the other parts of the

ISO 21622 series.
The purpose of the evaluation of the remote unit is intended to provide an
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Contents Page

Foreword ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. vi

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms, definitions and symbols .......................................................................................................................................................... 1

3.1 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3.2 Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

4 Functionality ............................................................................................................................................................................................................2

4.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

4.2 Power tests ......... ............................................................. ........................................................................................................................... 3

4.2.1 Consumption .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

4.2.2 Power loss ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

4.3 Solenoid valve outputs ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

4.3.1 Opening/closing solenoid valves .......................................................................................................................... 8

4.3.2 Voltage and current, simulating SV ................................................................................................................... 9

4.3.3 Solenoid valve pulse width duration ............................................................................................................. 10

4.3.4 Short circuit and open circuit .............................................................................................................................. 11

4.3.5 Remote unit operation with real solenoids .............................................................................................13

4.3.6 Association of sensors with solenoid valve outputs ........................................................................ 14

4.4 Counter entries .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

4.4.1 Sensor power supply .................................................................................................................................................... 16

4.4.2 Flow calculation ............................................................................................................................................................... 16

4.4.3 High flow alarm ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

4.4.4 Low flow alarm ................................................................................................................................................................. 17

4.4.5 Hardware pulse filtering — Maximum pulse rate and minimum pulse width ....... 17

4.4.6 Maximum frequency between pulses ........................................................................................................... 17

4.4.7 Minimum frequency between pulses ............................................................................................................ 18

4.4.8 Pulse filtering by Software with fixed time ............................................................................................ 18

4.4.9 Software pulse filtering with configurable time ................................................................................ 18

4.4.10 Minimum time between pulses .......................................................................................................................... 19

4.4.11 Maximum time between pulses ......................................................................................................................... 19

4.4.12 “Open contact” test ........................................................................................................................................................20

4.4.13 “Closed contact” test .................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.4.14 Random pulse counting test.................................................................................................................................. 21

4.4.15 Concurrent pulse count test .................................................................................................................................. 21

4.4.16 Counter events and alarms .................................................................................................................................... 21

4.5 Analogue inputs .................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

4.5.1 General .....................................................................................................................................................................................22

4.5.2 Measurement accuracy ..............................................................................................................................................23

4.5.3 Events and alarms generated by the analogue input ...................................................................... 24

4.6 Other inputs and outputs ........................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.6.1 Purpose of the test ......................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.6.2 External signals ................................... ............................................................................................................................. 27

4.6.3 Internal signals .................................................................................................................................................................29

4.7 Operating logic ....................................................................................................................................................................................29

4.7.1 General .....................................................................................................................................................................................29

4.7.2 Low supply voltage safety interlock (lockout) test ................................... ........................................30

4.7.3 Low-pressure safety lockout test .....................................................................................................................30

4.7.4 Excess flow (flow rate) safety shutdown test ........................................................................................30

5 Robustness ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................31

5.1 Environmental conditions ......................................................................................................................................................... 31

5.1.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

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5.1.2 Solenoid valve actuation (SV) .............................................................................................................................. 32

5.1.3 Counter pulses ................................................................................................................................................................... 32

5.1.4 Analogue readout............................................................................................................................................................ 33

5.2 Power supply ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

5.2.1 Polarity reversal in main power supply ..................................................................................................... 33

5.2.2 Short-circuit at the SV solenoid valve output ........................................................................................ 33

5.3 Accidental wiring errors on inputs and outputs ...................................................................................................34

5.3.1 Purpose of the test .........................................................................................................................................................34

5.4 Analogue input .................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

5.4.1 Overvoltage (analogue voltage input) .......................................................................................................... 35

5.4.2 Overcurrent (analogue input by current) ................................................................................................. 35

5.4.3 Short circuit ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36

5.5 Communications ................................................................................................................................................................................ 37

5.5.1 Antenna short circuit test ....................................................................................................................................... 37

5.5.2 Antenna open circuit test ........................................................................................................................................ 37

5.6 Long-term behaviour ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37

5.6.1 Purpose of the test ......................................................................................................................................................... 37

5.6.2 Test procedure................................................................................................................................................................... 37

5.6.3 Acceptance criteria .......................................................................................................................................................38

Annex A (Informative) Questionnaire for testing irrigation control systems .....................................................39

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................52

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Foreword

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards

bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out

through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical

committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International

organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.

ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of

electrotechnical standardization.

The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are

described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the

different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the

editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of

patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of

any patent rights identified during the development of the document shall be in the Introduction and/or

on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).

Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not

constitute an endorsement.

For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and

expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to

the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see

www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.

This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 23, Tractors and machinery for agriculture

and forestry, Subcommittee SC 18, Irrigation and drainage equipment and systems.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 21622-1.
A list of all parts in the ISO 21622 series can be found on the ISO website.

Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A

complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction

This document specifies the tests required to ensure the functionalities defined in the other parts of

the ISO 21622 series.

The purpose of the evaluation of the remote unit is intended to provide an opinion to serve as a guide to

determine the overall functionality and operability of a remote control system.

This document concerns the remotes of remote control systems for irrigated areas.

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FINAL DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/FDIS 21622-2:2023(E)
Irrigation techniques — Remote monitoring and control
for irrigation —
Part 2:
Tests
1 Scope

This document specifies the tests necessary to assess the functionality and robustness of remote units

used in irrigation remote control systems.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

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3.1.1
control centre
place to centralise the communications of all remote units

Note 1 to entry: It is usually accompanied by a system for monitoring remote equipment

3.1.2
remote unit

microprocessor-based device that allows information to be obtained from an environment and sent

remotely to where it can be processed
3.1.3
solenoid valve

remote controllable element which, after receiving a signal from the remote unit, changes its status by

allowing or not allowing the passage of water
3.1.4
nominal pressure
working pressure of a hydraulic element
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3.1.5
water passage detector
WPD
element confirming the passage of water through a volumetric valve
3.1.6
limit switch detector
LSD
element that ensures that a volumetric valve opens fully
3.1.7
active pulse time
time a pulse emitter is sending an active signal
3.1.8
inactive pulse time
OFF
time during which a pulse emitter does not send any signal
3.2 Symbols
T time
T maximum time for the counter to detect opening of SVs
CNA
T maximum time for the counter to detect SV closure
CNC
T maximum time for LSD to detect opening of volumetric valve
FCA
T maximum time for LSD to detect volumetric valve closing
FCC
T inactive pulse time
OFF
T active pulse time
T maximum time for WPD to detect opening of volumetric valve
PAA
T maximum time for WPD to detect volumetric valve closure
PAC
V minimum operating voltage of the remote unit
MIN
V nominal operating voltage of the remote unit
NOM
V maximum operating voltage of the remote unit
MAX
V full operating voltage
4 Functionality
4.1 General

The functionality tests detailed in this clause are intended to verify that the data provided by the

manufacturers in the questionnaire (see Annex A) agree with the data obtained in the laboratory tests

detailed in this document.

After each and every functionality test performed, it shall be verified that the remote unit is still

operational, fulfilling the basic functions, as defined by the manufacturer in the questionnaire (see

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Annex A), by checking it at the nominal voltage (V ) of the equipment, unless otherwise stated by the

NOM
manufacturer.

The manufacturer shall indicate which basic functions the remote unit shall maintain, but as a

minimum, it shall comply with the following:
— counter reading;
— solenoid valve actuation (opening and closing);
— maintains;
— time;
— counter readings;
— programming.

These verifications shall be defined by the manufacturer of the remote unit as they depend on the

characteristics of the remote unit.

Of all the tests indicated in the document, only those that apply shall be carried out, depending on the

characteristics of the equipment to be tested [characteristics defined by the manufacturer through the

questionnaire (see Annex A)].

All tests described in Clause 4 should be conducted by a laboratory conforming to ISO 17025.

Acceptance criteria

The test shall be considered satisfactory if the variation between the values indicated by the

manufacturer and the values obtained in the laboratory tests does not exceed:

— ±5 % of the value indicated by the manufacturer in the questionnaire (see Annex A) for the data of:

consumption, voltage, current, short-circuit and open-circuit resistance and on the lowest and

highest analogue signal value (added to the margin of error described by the manufacturer);

— ±10 % of the value indicated by the manufacturer in the questionnaire (see Annex A) in:

frequency and duration of pulses (to be recorded).
4.2 Power tests
4.2.1 Consumption
4.2.1.1 Purpose of the test

The purpose of these tests is to measure the power consumption of the remote unit in its different

operating modes and compare it with the data provided by the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall

provide information on the power used by its equipment, its operating range (nominal, minimum and

maximum voltage) and, where applicable, on the built-in protections and alarms.
4.2.1.2 Preparation

In order to measure the consumption of the remote unit, the part corresponding to the communications

module shall be separated, as far as possible, into each of the states in which it may be. The manufacturer

shall provide in the questionnaire (see Annex A) a definition and a way to enter each of the possible

states to enable the measurements to be carried out.
EXAMPLE Sleeping, standby, receiving, transmitting.
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In all tests in this subclause, the power consumption shall be measured for each of its power modes.

Upon completion of each test, the test sequence shall be performed to verify the correct operation of the

remote unit.
4.2.1.3 Test procedure

4.2.1.3.1 Consumption at nominal full operating voltage (V ) in the different operating modes

defined by the manufacturer

a) Power the remote unit by connecting an external adjustable power supply to the corresponding

power input of the equipment under test.

b) Adjust the power supply until the nominal full operating voltage indicated by the manufacturer in

the questionnaire (see Annex A) is reached.

c) Measure the power consumption in each of the remote unit’s operating modes, as specified by the

manufacturer.

4.2.1.3.2 Power consumption at the minimum full operating voltage (V ) in the idle operating

mode defined by the manufacturer

a) Power the remote unit by connecting an external, adjustable power supply to the corresponding

power input.

b) Adjust the power supply until it reaches the minimum full operating voltage specified by the

manufacturer

c) Measure the power consumption in the idle operating mode defined by the manufacturer.

4.2.1.3.3 Consumption at maximum full operating voltage (V ) in idle mode as defined by the

manufacturer

a) Power the remote unit by connecting an external adjustable power supply to the corresponding

power input.

b) Adjust the power supply to the maximum operating voltage specified by the manufacturer.

c) Measure the power consumption in the idle operating mode defined by the manufacturer.

4.2.1.4 Acceptance criteria

All tests in this subclause shall be considered satisfactory if the variation between the values indicated

by the manufacturer and the values obtained in the laboratory measurement does not exceed ±5 % of

the consumption specified by the manufacturer in the questionnaire (see Annex A).

4.2.2 Power loss
4.2.2.1 Purpose of the test

The aim of the group of tests described in this subclause is to check that the sudden loss of power to the

remote unit does not lead to a loss of critical values, such as irrigation schedules and counter values.

When power is restored, the remote unit shall continue to operate according to the manufacturer’s

instructions.
4.2.2.2 Scheduled irrigation test Case A — Test procedure

a) Schedule irrigation of sufficient duration (as defined by the manufacturer in their remote unit

operating manual) to perform this test.
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b) Switch off the power to the remote unit at least 3 min before the irrigation programme starts.

c) Re-power after 1 min, ensuring that there is sufficient time for the remote to fully reset and become

fully operational, before scheduled irrigation begins.
d) Record the actions carried out by the remote:
— Execution of irrigation: YES/NO

— YES: record the delay time, if any, execution of the irrigation and the duration of the irrigation.

— Alarm generation: YES/NO
— YES: record the type of alarm.
4.2.2.3 Scheduled irrigation test Case B — Test procedure

a) Schedule irrigation of sufficient duration (as defined by the manufacturer in their remote unit

operating manual) to perform this test.
b) Remove power to the remote unit at least 1 min before irrigation begins.
c) Re-power 1 min after the programmed start of irrigation.
d) Record the actions carried out by the remote:
— Execution of irrigation: YES/NO

— YES: record the delay time, if any, in the execution of the irrigation and the duration of the

irrigation.
— Alarm generation: YES/NO
— YES: record the type of alarm.
4.2.2.4 Scheduled irrigation test Case C — Test procedure

a) Schedule irrigation of sufficient duration (as defined by the manufacturer in their remote unit

operating manual) to perform this test.
b) Switch off the voltage at least 1 min before the scheduled irrigation starts.
c) Re-power at least 1 min after the end of the irrigation time.
d) Record the actions carried out by the remote:
— Execution of irrigation: YES/NO

— YES: record the delay time, if any, in the execution of the irrigation and the duration of the

irrigation.
— Alarm generation: YES/NO
— YES: record the type of alarm.
4.2.2.5 Scheduled irrigation test Case D — Test procedure

a) Schedule irrigation of sufficient duration (as defined by the manufacturer in their remote unit

operating manual) to perform this test.

b) Interrupt power supply after 1 min from the start of the programmed irrigation time.

c) Re-power, 1 min before the scheduled end time.
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d) Record the actions carried out by the remote:
— Execution of irrigation: YES/NO

— YES: record the delay time, if any, in the execution of the irrigation and the duration of the

irrigation.
— Alarm generation: YES/NO
— YES: record the type of alarm.
4.2.2.6 Scheduled irrigation test Case E — Test procedure

a) Schedule irrigation of sufficient duration (as defined by the manufacturer in their remote unit

operating manual) to perform this test.
b) Interrupt the power supply 1 min before the scheduled irrigation end time.
c) Re-power 1 min after the scheduled end time.
d) Record the actions carried out by the remote:
— Execution of irrigation: YES/NO

— YES: record the delay time, if any, in the execution of the irrigation and the duration of the

irrigation.
— Alarm generation: YES/NO
— YES: record the type of alarm.
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Key
X time
1 programme
A case A
B case B
C case C
D case D
E case E
Figure 1 — Scheduled irrigation
4.2.2.7 Counting pulse test with battery back up
4.2.2.7.1 General

This test shall only be performed if the remote unit has a backup power supply for the counter readings.

4.2.2.7.2 Test procedure

a) After reading the counter input (X) of the remote unit, switch off the power supply for 1 min.

b) During this time, send fifteen pulses spaced 4 s each (unless the manufacturer in the questionnaire

(see Annex A) indicates a longer time spacing between pulses), to the input of the same counter (X)

of the remote unit.
c) Check the count performed by the remote on the abovementioned input.
4.2.2.7.3 Acceptance criteria

The test shall be considered successful if the pulse count on all counter inputs is equal

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