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1. e Relocate the irrigation controller with respect to the receiver e Move the irrigation controller away from the receiver e Plug the irrigation controller into a different outlet so that the irrigation controller and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 International This is a CISPR 22 Class B product FCC ID OF7RTS1IC 3575A RTS1 2012 Irritrol e www irritrol com Form number 373 0761 Rev A2. Tie rated all quacks pos Bradley mall Lira PE Carl os pa po Tha maiala sl dal detal PE Cira Lo ar acne Lado To rela mn bo dido oi pa Ta omaa a a na jolia pra i baly a ih i fE Pps Fikes foci a Type Broma WARADKG Thir computes prog m pub e Le gye i le liena eaters dugir pon o deuian of das propia or py abn oF i ee rr il os oo ppi ad rl os gua ln otr ut pl js ba ha teo De modified to your prefered program folder location PCW Control Program Installation 13 _ 14 PCW Remote PCW R Quick Setup Figure 20 The PC controller communicates with your computer using the PC R device In order for the software to recognize the PC R device verify that the device is connected to the USB port before launching the PCW Control software 1 Connect the PCW R to your computer using the provided USB cable 2 Launch the PCW Control program located in the PCW Control folder in your Program menu 3 Select New Site from the Quick Start window to create a new schedule 4 At the New Site window specify the schedule s name on the top text field i e My Yard 5 At the PIN Number field leave the default 0000 PIN or specify a four digit pin number for the controller When specifying a PIN other than 0000 the Auto Sync Controller with New PIN must be checked This PIN is used by the PCW R to identify the controller This is important for systems with multiple controllers so the PCW R will be able t
3. by two Phillips screws Refer to Figure 1 Route 14 AWG 2mm hot line neutral and equipment ground wires to the Controller 120 VAC Figure 6A Using twist on wire connectors secure wires as follows hot to black neutral to white and equipment ground to green 230 VAC Figure 6B Using a 3 2mm common screwdriver secure line to L neutral to N and equipment ground to 5 Apply power to the Controller After 10 seconds confirm the Power indicator is illuminated PCW Control Getting Started 6 While holding the PCW R near the controller turn on Wake up the Figure 7 PCW R by momentarily pressing any of its buttons All display GED MULTI MANUAL No Y elements will be shown during the initial wake up period See Figure 7 te Yat y FF I ater 9 To turn off the PCW R press and hold the STOP button then release HL _ JOO ILI R the button when OFF is displayed To conserve battery power the son do Sor PCW R will turn off automatically if not used for an extended period 7 The antenna symbol Y and SENDING will be shown MEL as the PCW R scans for the controller When a link is POWER Me established the antenna symbol with signal bars Yl SIGNAL and AUTO will be displayed See Figure 8 9 If communications is not established the display will do one prompt NO SIGNAL NOT ACCEPTED This condition is generally caused by a PIN code mismatch between the PCW R and the Controller
4. System Controller A 12 station irrigation and landscape lighting controller with built in radio transceiver Available in indoor and outdoor models Includes 9V Alkaline battery and installation hardware PCW R PC Remote A dual function handheld remote transceiver to upload PCW Control program information to the system Controller and to provide wireless remote control capability for manual system operations Includes 9V Alkaline battery desk stand and USB cable Minimum Computer System Requirements Windows compatible PC running Microsoft Windows versions XP Vista or Windows 7 Must have Microsoft NET 3 5 Framework Available USB port version 1 1 or higher 900 MHz CPU CD ROM drive 64MB RAM 20MB hard disk free space 1024 x 768 pixels 64K color monitor Keyboard and pointing device mouse Internet connectivity high speed PCW Control System Overview 1 PCW Control System Components The PCW Control system is available in Figure 1 indoor and outdoor Controller models The indoor model is designed for installation in a sheltered location and is powered by a 24 VAC plug in transformer The outdoor model incorporates a weather resistant cabinet with lockable front cover and built in 24 VAC transformer The outdoor models require a grounded 120 or 230 VAC CORSO db ed depending on model PC iz gt o 000o System Controller Figure 1 AY mae 1 Antenna edil loe A 2 Station
5. the default PIN code is 0000 Refer to Setting PIN Code in the PCW sidan Y Control user s guide to help resolve the problem See Figure 9 8 With communications established send a test command to the AUTO Controller by pressing the Auto Off fg button If the test is successful ACCEPTED SENDING ACCEPTED and OFF will be displayed Figure 9 at Figure 10 The Controller s Auto On indicator will turn off See Figure 10 POWER e Mill 9 With communication and remote operation at close SIGNAL range confirmed repeat the same procedure with the PCW R at the PCW Control system s computer base station location PCW Control Getting Started AUTO ON DO SENDING ACCEPTED 10 If the communications check is satisfactory disconnect power to the Controller and complete the remaining installation and setup procedures If communications is not established try repositioning the Controller slightly higher and or moving it to a different location Continue to retest until two way communications is confirmed Controller Installation 1 If possible locate a wall stud to anchor the Controller mounting screws Install the top screw at eye level leaving approximately 1 4 10mm gap between the screw head and wall If a wall stud is not accessible screw anchors must be used Install the screw anchors at 5 25 13 3cm on center 2 Mount the cabinet on the wall using the keyhole slot Figure 11 Ensure the
6. Irritrol gt Station Residential Irrigation System Controller Installation and Setup Guide _ A comprehensive PCW Control system programming guide is included on the software installation CD Be sure to copy the file to your computer for quick reference Table of Contents Page PCW Control System Overview 22224444 eros er epocas spa ses asas 1 PCW Control System Components 2 4224 c2 s0 4e20s0068 A ae es 2 GERN SANE 25 o cGeseee eg cenere we hey ee eee eS ee eee eat ebeeeea noes 4 Controller Installation 544 04 marron ode eee ee en See es a ee oe 7 Controller Field Wire Connections ess eones nenne reene 8 Rain Sensor Installation och 74a es om aw ee astas a Shoe ee eee sas 10 Landscape Lighting Installation o 4 4400ceheo5 64045085 wen re 11 TESUNO We yE 44 2246 44 eterna be sion io 12 PCW Control Program Installation o o ooooooocooooo ooo 13 Testing System Communication 6 200 554 sama 5008 coed dia e ehon nan 14 Hardware Specifications 2 4 446940 pants is dada Meee eee 16 Input Power Connection Cautionary Information 2 ee eee eee 17 FCC INMIOMMIGHON 4 4004 draai ag A a a a aa eee wae ae ee we 18 PCW Control Table of Contents PCW Control System Overview What s Included in your Irritrol PCW Control system package Software Installation CD An auto loading compact disk provides the PCW Control program software the install guide and the complete user manual
7. Zone Indicator Lights E 3 Operation Indicator Lights ia eee 4 4 Auto Manual Control Buttons Irritrol 5 Wire Connection Terminals 6 9V Alkaline Battery 7 24 VAC Transformer indoor 8 120 VAC Power Wires outdoor 9 230 VAC Power Terminals outdoor 10 Power Connection Cover outdoor PCW Control System Controller Components PCW R Figure 2 1 Antenna Figure 2 2 LCD Screen 3 Up Arrow Button Increase station run time 4 Down Arrow Button Decrease station run time 5 Lighting Button Turn lighting station s On Off 6 Auto Off Button Turn Auto program cycle Off 7 Auto On Button Turn Auto program cycle On 8 Stop Button Stop manual watering operation 9 Start Button Start manual watering operation 10 Shuttle Button Select station or run time 11 Belt Clip 12 Mini USB Port Connect PCW R to computer 13 9 Volt Alkaline Battery Connector 14 USB Cable Connect PCW R to computer 15 PCW R Stand PCW Control PC R Components Getting Started The PCW Control provides wireless two way data transmission up to 1000 25 4m LOS line of sight LOS is an industry standard used to determine the maximum effective range of a radio signal when measured in a straight line without obstructions Since perfect conditions rarely exist in typical installations a simple test to confirm signal reception must be performed prior to installing the system controlle
8. cabinet is completely seated on the screw Adjust the screw depth as needed to achieve a good fit 3 Align the cabinet vertically and install the lower screw 4 Install electrical conduit as needed Use 1 2 1 3mm conduit for power wires outdoor models and 3 4 or 1 19mm or 25mm conduit for field wires For 3 4 19mm conduit remove the inner knock out ring only For 1 25mm conduit remove both knock out rings 5 With power wires reconnected reinstall Power connection cover and secure with two Phillips screws Outdoor model 6 Attach 9V Alkaline battery provided to battery clip and stow in lower cabinet compartment PCW Control Controller Installation 7 Controller Field Wire Connections Direct burial irrigation cable is recommended for valve and auxiliary relay field wire connections The appropriate wire diameter is determined by the length of the wire run between the Controller and the point of connection In most installations wire runs up to 1000 91m can use 18 AWG 1 0mm For wire runs up to 2000 14 AWG 2 4mm is recommended The number of wires or cable strands required is determined by the number of field connections Each valve or relay requires an individual control wire and connection to a common wire For example if connecting 9 irrigation valves 1 master valve 2 outdoor lighting relays and a common wire 13 wires or a 13 strand cable will be needed 1 Route the wiring fr
9. elelelelelalajalala Ae COMMV 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y l l l l l l l l l Q 7 See Hardware Specifications on page 17 for relay requirements PCW Control Controller Field Wire Connections 10 Rain Sensor Installation optional The Sensor circuit is designed for a normally closed rain sensor With the exception of the CLIMATE LOGIC weather sensing system all other Irritrol rain sensors are compatible with the PCW Control system and are recommended for optimum reliability and ease of installation The following steps describe how to connect an Irritrol RS1000 Wireless RainSensor Receiver 1 Disconnect power to the Controller 2 Install the RainSensor hardware according to the instructions provided with the product 3 Use a common screwdriver to remove the 1 2 13mm accessory hole plug provided on the bottom of the Controller cabinet Figure 13 MASTER VALVE P 4 Insert the RainSensor Receiver cable Loosen the Sensor terminal screws labeled SH and SL and remove the jumper wire Connect the Brown and White wires to the terminals in either position Connect the Red power wires to the Black and Red 24 VAC input power terminals See Figure 13 For clarity input power wires are not shown Refer to RainSensor and PCW Control System User s Guides for RainSensor setup and operation ie i ES Y in PCW Control RainSensor Installation Landscape Lighting Connection op
10. ersonnel only All electrical components and installation procedures must comply with all applicable local and national electrical codes Some codes may require a means of disconnection from the AC power source circuit breaker installed in the fixed wiring and having a contact separation of at least 0 120 3mm in the line and neutral poles Make sure the power source is OFF prior to making wire connections Do not apply power to controller until all connections have been made per the installation instructions PCW Control Input Power Cautionary Information 17 FCC Information This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a FCC Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient the receiving antenna
11. g duration of a zone it ei be necessary to adjust E the other zones start time to accomodate for the Boa run time 11 Add and delete a zone by selecting clicking Add or Delete buttons located at the bottom right side of the window When deleting a zone verify that the correct zone is selected PCW Control Testing System Communications 15 Hardware Specifications Controller Operating Temperature Range 14 F to 140 F 10 C to 60 C Storage Temperature Range 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C Class 2 transformer grounded UL Listed and CSA Certified Input Power 120 VAC 60 HZ or 230 VAC 50 Hz International model Output Voltage 24 VAC 1 25A 30VA Maximum output per Station 0 50A at 24 VAC Maximum output per Pump Start Master Valve 0 50A at 24 VAC Battery 9V Alkaline Auxiliary Relay Rating 0 50A max at 24 VAC Maximum total output 1 20A at 24 VAC two stations and PS MV on simultaneously Height including antenna 12 125 Indoor model 13 25 33 7cm Outdoor model Width 6 125 Indoor model 7 50 19cm Outdoor model Depth 3 00 Indoor model 4 75 12cm Outdoor model PCW R Height 9 675 24 6cm includes antenna and stand Width 3 7 6cm Depth 1 5 3 8cm Battery 9V Alkaline 16 PCW Control Hardware Specifications Input Power Cautionary Information ZN WARNING AC power wiring must be installed and connected by qualified p
12. o send commands data to the intended controller 6 Specify the number of controllers and the number of zones each controller will have 7 At the prompt Would you like to create from existing hardware click No if you want to retain the number of zones you specified If you click Yes the system will automatically detect the number of available zones in the controller hol The progress bar should appear at the top status bar to indicate that the PCW R and the controller have established good communication PCW Control Testing System Communications 8 At the Get Schedule prompt selecting Yes will command the controller to populate the schedule with the default values of 10 minute daily watering per zones and sequentially activating them starting at 6 am If the controller have been previously programmed with a schedule the previous running times and starting times will be retrieved Selecting No at the Get Schedule prompt will return a blank schedule Retrieving the schedule data from the Hate 21 controller might take as little as a few minutes to an hour depending on the complexity of the program 9 At the New Schedule Name prompt you can verify and modify the schedule name according to your preference i e Summer Schedule 10 Once the watering schedule is established you can modify the zone parameters by adjusting the values in the Time Slot section In order to increase waterin
13. om the field connection point to the Controller If conduit is installed pull the wiring through the conduit into the cabinet Without conduit simply insert the wiring through the largest opening in the base of the cabinet Leave approximately 10 24 5cm of insulated wiring inside the cabinet for terminal connections 2 At the valve or relay connect a separate control wire to either of the valve solenoid leads or 24 VAC relay terminals or input wires 3 Interconnect all remaining solenoid leads and 24 VAC relay terminals to a single common wire The White color code is generally used to identify the common wire 4 Protect and insulate each field wire connection from moisture and corrosion by installing waterproof wire connectors For reference during the remaining installation and setup procedures make a note of the wire insulation color used for each field connection and its associated watering or lighting zone 5 At the controller carefully remove 10 25 4cm of cable sheath if applicable Carefully strip insulation back 1 4 6mm from the ends of each wire to be connected PCW Control Controller Field Wire Connections 6 Referring to the wiring diagram below connect the valve common and control wires to the controller terminals as shown If a master valve or pump start relay is used connect the control wire to the MV terminal and common wire to the valve common terminal eee io ie 8 Figure 12 eelel
14. r in its permanent location To perform the communication test prepare the Figure 3 PCW Control system components as follows 9V Alkaline 1 Install the PC R battery Unlatch and remove the battery compartment cover using a small common screwdriver See Figure 3 Attach the battery clip to the 9V Alkaline battery provided Carefully stow the battery and wires and reinstall the cover 2 Remove the Controller cabinet access cover Apply even pressure on both sides of the cover at the location shown in Figure 4 When the cover releases pull it straight out from the cabinet to remove 3 At the intended installation site install a screw or nail into the wall to temporarily mount the Controller using the keyhole slot PCW Control Getting Started IMPORTANT Ensure the transformer is unplugged or MITE AC input power source is off prior to making power see wire connections See page 17 for important safety Green Ground SENSOR gt information before continuing e e T 4 Connect the Controller power wiring ee Indoor model Insert the transformer power cable into the controller through the access hole See Figure 5 Tie a knot about 6 from the end of the cable to provide a cable strain relief Using a small screwdriver secure the power wires to the corresponding RED BLACK and EAR GND terminals Outdoor models Remove the wiring compartment access cover secured
15. tional Landscape lighting can be controlled through the use of a relay circuit connected to any station output terminal A 24 VAC relay must be used to connect the Controller to the lighting system The Irritrol SR 1 Pump Start Relay is ideal for lighting control and is recommended for this installation 1 Install the Pump Start Relay or compatible relay system according to the instructions provided with the product 2 Connect a wire pair to White relay control wires and route them into the Controller See Figure 14 3 Connect one wire to the valve common terminal and one to the desired station number terminal 9 Refer to PCW Control System User s Guides for lighting station setup and programming O o SR 1 Pump Lighting Start Relay Transformer Fixtures Yellow TI Y Lighting Al 12VDC 120VAC Blue A 120 VAC Junction Box PCW Control Landscape Lighting Connection 11 12 Testing the System Operation of the Controller and irrigation system can be tested using the PCW R prior to installing and setting up the PCW Control software program 1 Verify that the Controller s Power Signal and Auto On indicators are Figure 15 on See Figure 15 2 Press any of the PCW R buttons to wake it up then press the or button once only to select the Manual mode By default Station 1 is selected with a 10 minute run time See Figure 16 To change the station number press A orY button To change the r
16. un time press the button to select the time digits flashing when selected To adjust the duration 1 minute to 4 hours press the A or Y button The adjusted run time will become the default run time for all stations during this operation POWER Nod SIGNAL ZEN 3 Press the Y button to begin operation The Manual and active Station Indicators will illuminate The water droplet symbol will flash oe POWER during operation When the run time counts down 1 SIGNAL to 00 the station will turn off See Figure 17 j To step through the station sequence during manual operation press the button To terminate the manual operation press the button PCW Control Testing the System PCW Control System Program Installation The PCW Control system installation CD will automatically install all of the necessary files onto the computer hard disk Prompts will be displayed during the installation process to enable various options to be selected Simply insert the CD into the disk drive and respond to the prompts as required 1 Insert the CD into your computer disc drive 2 Double click on Setup exe The setup procedure will check and install the proper Microsoft framework to properly run the PCW Control application before installing the PCW Control user interface Respond to the prompts as required Welcame to the Initrol PC Control Setup Wizard Select installation Folder A
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