Post on 17-Mar-2016
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SitePro®
Competitive Feature Comparison
C e n t r a l S y S t e m S
Toro SitePro equals or exceeds every major feature of our primary competitor.More features. Better results. More satisfied customers.
Toro Rain Bird
General Operation SitePro SE SitePro PE SitePro CE Stratus LT Stratus II Nimbus II Cirrus
Communication Protocol Digital Digital Digital Analog Analog Analog Analog
Comm Baud Rate Max 2400 2400 2400 1200 1200 1200 1200
Hand-Held Radio Capable Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Weather Station Capable No T.Weather T.Weather No Smart Weather
Smart Weather
Smart Weather
Pump Station Interface No ITT or Watertronics
ITT or Watertronics
Optional Smart Pump Smart Pump Smart Pump
Real Time Communication YesMultiple Modes
YesMultiple Modes
YesMultiple Modes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Map Capability
Map File Type .TIF and Import CAD
.TIF and Import CAD
.TIF and Import CAD
.BMP, .JPG, .TIF or CAD
.BMP, .JPG, .TIF or CAD
.BMP, .JPG, .TIF or CAD
.BMP, .JPG, .TIF or CAD
Programming Via Map Yes Yes Yes No Optional Optional Yes
View Heads by Program Yes Yes Yes No Optional Optional Yes
Build New Programs (with Heads) Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes
Change Heads in Programs Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes
Measuring Length No No Yes No Optional Optional Yes
Measuring Area No No Yes No Optional Optional Yes
Watering Preview No No Yes No No No No
Accumulated Watering No No Yes No No No No
User-Selected Symbols Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Work Orders No No Yes No No No No
System Watch Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Flow Management
Pump Stations 2 3 10 2 6 6 6
Pump Flow Ramp Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Flow Zones 100 300 1,024 50 100 500 500
Station-Based Flow Management Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Program-Based Flow Management Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Electro-Flow Yes Yes Yes No No No No
= Toro feature equal to competition.
= Toro feature exceeds the competition.
Worldwide HeadquartersThe Toro Company8111 Lyndale Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420www.toro.com Phone: 952-888-8801 Fax: 952-887-7265 GB Form Number: 200-3751 ©2008 The Toro Company – All Rights Reserved.
Central Systems Competitive Feature Comparison
Toro Rain Bird
System Capacity SitePro SE SitePro PE SitePro CE Stratus LT Stratus II Nimbus II Cirrus
Holes No Limit No Limit No Limit 18 27 54 54
Satellites 20 56 500 28 56 224 448
Satellites per Wire Path (72 Station) N/A N/A N/A 9 9 9 9
Satellites per Wire Path (64 Station) 20 50 50 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Decoder Stations 400 800 3,200 200 500 1,500 2,000
Satellite Stations 480 1,344 19,200 672 2,016 8,064 8,064
Programming
Programs 6,000 6,000 6,000 25 25 50 50
Start Times 99 99 99 12 per Schedule
12 per Schedule
12 per Schedule
12 per Schedule
Percent Adjust Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Site Codes None 3 7 0 0 0 0
Percent Adjust by Site Codes No Yes Yes No No No No
Program by Site Codes No Yes Yes No No No No
Deactivate by Site Code No Yes Yes No No No No
ET-Based Runtimes Manual Only Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Auto Rainfall Adjustment No No Soil Reservoir No Rain Watch Rain Watch Rain Watch
Multi-Cycle Feature Repeats + Soak
Repeats + Soak
Repeats + Soak
Cycle + Soak Cycle + Soak Cycle + Soak Cycle + Soak
Program Repeat+Soak Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Manual Control
Program Starts Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stored Multi-Manuals No No Yes No No No No
Syringe Normal Programs Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes
Multi Manual Station Groups No No Yes No No No No
Cancel All Watering Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Stations on Hold Report No No Yes No No No No
Hold with Duration 1-7 Days No No Yes No No No No
Reporting
Scheduled Activity Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Projected Flow by Pump Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Projected Flow by Program Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Projected Flow by Satellite Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Water Use Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Field Programming Changes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Run Time Review Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
NOTE: While we believe the Rain Bird information in this chart is accurate, it cannot be deemed reliable because it was not supplied by Rain Bird directly. Refer to the Rain Bird website at www.rainbird.com for more information.
= Toro feature equal to competition.
= Toro feature exceeds the competition.