A new valve test feature is now available to IMS users.
The IMS valve test is a simple way of sequentially testing the operation of all the sprinkler valves in a group.
To access the feature, login to IMS and select Groups at the top of your IMS dashboard.
Three new icons are now shown on each group card.
Select the Sprinklers icon for the valve test options.
Turn all valves in the group on by sequentially turning on each valve
Turn all valves off will conversely turn them off one by one
Reset valve sends out a time set to the site which has the effect of switching all valves in a group back to its scheduled state. It has been put here to minimise the number of clicks and simplify navigation.
The remaining group card icons provide these options:
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