User Manual - Efficient Irrigation
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1. Annually Check your battery Review your controller program settings Monthly Check your controller clock to make sure its set correctly Conduct a walk around test of all zones to ensure sprinkler heads are functioning and adjust the spray pattern if needed SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 28 Watering Schedule Use the following chart to organized your irrigation system PHIAN E HILL MAN i ees kd Pare Ane A Sn oe es es a a at at ae hat i oat aa a Fy en enn ee a a SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 29 NOTES SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 30 Qlosed Loop Inngation Systems 2260 East Commercial Street Meridian Idaho 83642 www acclima com call toll free 866 887 1470 for service 2007 Acclima Inc All Rights Reserved Closed f Loop Irrigation n Acclima Inc Acclima 2260 E Commercial St AiE Meridian ID 83642 SC6 12 Installation and Operation 2 12 20072. Auto Run The Auto Run mode is displayed when the controller is running When the controller is idle not watering the time day of the week and date are displayed The controller will automatically revert to the Auto Run mode if the controller is left idle for more than 5 minutes core i Now un BY 4 faln Ean Bee ancora Dee arbor Progen s Daba Tirra When the controller is watering the zone watering is displayed as well as a count down of the run time 258 02 Be fala Earn j MENETE Doone Tea bup ae Gaba Tira F 4 i rit n Era 306 08 Bea el anon Deane Garbo Progrnens Gaba Tires When a zone is soaking and no other watering activity is pending the controller will display the current time and a count down of the soaking time When in Auto Run the following functions can be performed CANCEL Press the CANCEL button to cancel controller activity Activity will cancel in this order manual watering pause and automatic watering CLEAR Press the CLEAR button to clear all zone or sensor ENTER Press ENTER once to view watering history Press SC6 12 Installation and Operation errors ENTER twice to pause the controller Page 14 Manual Operation To operate the controller manually press the Mode button to the manual mode There are three types of manual operations test program and zone Press to cycle between them Test Use this program to run every zone for a specific duration Use the or
3. buttons to make your selections then press Enter You can skip ahead or return to different zones by pressing the and buttons During a manual cycle the controller displays a countdown Program Use this to run an entire program Press the or buttons to select the program then press Enter Zone Use this program to run just one zone for a specific duration Use the or buttons to make your selections then press Enter To cancel enter the Auto Run mode screen and press CANCEL to stop all manual programs SC6 12 Installation and Operation Lite moe DHOL ti Ames Manual Tenen Fone Setan Programa Thane Tiree Taal DOO 38 Bute Aun Marasi Sonsorse Zone Soe tug Peay ares Daiba Tiere Page 15 History Pause History The controller will display the watering activity of the last 6 days and the current day The displayed days of the week indicate watering occurred on that day Step 1 Press the Enter button in the Auto Run screen to access the history Step 2 Press the or buttons to cycle through each zone s history Pause Controller You can pause the controller from 1 to 96 hours four days This is helpful to turn off the controller without having to remember to turn it back on Step 1 Press Enter twice while in the Auto Run screen Step 2 Press the or button to set the number of hours to pause irrigation Then press enter The controller will display the pause cou
4. SC Series Controller hee YS 000e User Manual ACC SYS 0012 a Acclima Closed Loop Irrigation Systems Table of Contents Programming the Controller 18 Introduction 3 Preset SCHECUIC cceeccecceccecceceueeceeceeeueeeeaeeneeees 19 Moisture S ns0lucsmanssd 4 Set the Date Time cscccccscccecececesssesesesesesererererenen 20 Setting Programs Start Times sceeeeeee 20 Before VOU BegiNtitiiiiicicicicii ITS 5 Setting Zones RUN TIMES sss eeeseeeeeese esses 22 Gia Soria fellas iesonercencertacernaceanssemaesemasenmaeenaseste 7 Soak CVC lO teteseeeetesnneconerrmonserserostannnssaemonsaasbronneres 23 Connecting the Senso c ssssssssssesssssesessseseessseceaseees Sensor hreshold e0sawereeeeeceeee 24 Mounting the Controllet ssssesssessssecseesseeesieesneeen Troubles hOGl Geter Installing Battery amp Transformetic scsscecseccsecesees 10 Limited Product Warranty eestettteeeeeeeteeeeeees 26 Zone Valve Wit ing ceseceesesseseeeeseeetseeeeeeeeteeeees 11 Technical Specifications 27 General Maintenance cccccccsecceccssssseseeeeeeeeeeees 28 ea SUS eee 29 Buttons and Display sccceeceeseeessecceereeeseens 12 NOTES ee eer cree err re ren 30 Vleet Oca s n re eee 13 Auto RUN 14 Manual Ope aloe 15 History Pause eeen 16 Zone Error Sse 17 HAVE A QUESTION PROBLEM OR COMMENT Our toll free Technical Service phone number is 866 887 1470 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing t
5. ding shadow crosses the sensor b Install the sensor several feet away from driveways sidewalks and other hard surfaces that will drain onto the sensor c Avoid low areas and areas of poor drainage d Avoid areas of high foot traffic worn out or unhealthy lawn Choose an area where turf growth his healthy and roots are well established e Keep away from large tree roots and from young trees that will eventually grow over the sensor area Avoid installing the sensor within 3 feet of a sprinkler head Ensure the sensor will receive a watering pattern representative of the entire zone g Be sure the sensor is not watered by another zone h Do not install sensors at the bottom of a hill When installing sensors on a hillside place them 1 3 of the distance from the top of the hill Before you Begin Before you begin sensor installation be sure the lawn has been recently watered to ensure a fast recovery The sensor will eventually be connected to a valve box Locate the valve box nearest the sensor and ensure you have a clear path from the sensor to the valve box SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 5 The sensor is supplied with wire however if longer wire is needed you will need to provide wire and splice box to complete the senor installation We recommend using 16 gauge direct burial sprinkler wire and water proof connectors at all sensor wiring connections As the wires convey data from the sensor to the controller the connec
6. enough to avoid aerators Step 2 Push the sensor wires into the bottom of the trench with your hands At the valve box either run the wires under the box or drill a hole in the side of the valve box to insert the wires Step 3 Close the trench over the wires and gently tromp down with your feet It is wise to mark the sensor installation spot A 2 PVC pipe cap stomped into the Sil Tesch 2 PWS cae grass near but not on top of the sensor or some other i clever marker that is easy to AN find and will not rot away Alaa Hei TETEH mied Heuer hele SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 7 Connecting the Sensor Before connecting any wiring place the controller in OFF mode by holding the power button for 2 seconds Each valve has two wires You will use these two wires and the three from the sensor to make three connections Use only direct burial or other water proof connectors to make these connections Step 1 Connect the white sensor Hed Wire wire to the valve common Bia Vir Caran wire This connection will have eine ire iyasi Harizi three wires the white sensor s wire the common wire and a valve wire Step 2 Connect the valve hot wire to the red sensor wire HOTE All uedengiund splints and connections Step 3 Connect the blue sensor mugi be made using waber proct conneacinns wire to the remaining valve wire fot wilt Soho Video Crea wre Making an underground connection using the supplied DBY connectors After
7. he Acclima SC6 12 soil moisture sensor controller This manual describes how to install program and operate your controller Please read all instructions carefully Closed Loop Irrigation The SC6 12 differs from any irrigation controller you have previously experienced Unlike common timers that run on a clock or weather data the SC6 12 runs on the moisture in the soil Direct feedback from the soil to the controller creates Closed Loop Irrigation Suspended Cycle Irrigation Control Closed Loop Irrigation has revolutionized automatic irrigation and created a new unique type of controller Setup is similar to timers you set up watering start and run times however the SC6 12 checks your soil moisture level before watering to make sure the turf needs water If the soil moisture is below the threshold the controller will water if the soil moisture is above the threshold the soil has enough water and the controller will wait until the next watering time This type of irrigation is known as SUSPENDED CYCLE IRRIGATION CONTROL where the irrigation cycle is suspended until the moisture level in the soil is low SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 3 Moisture Sensor Your SC6 12 Controller includes one Digital TDT Moisture Sensor and can accommodate up to 6 12 sensors The moisture sensor will measure the following three characteristics from the soil Soil Moisture Displayed as a percentage by volume ranging from 1 99 Soil Tem
8. installation of all sensors turn the controller ON it will detect the sensors and prepare them for use SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 8 Controller Installation Mounting the Controller Find a location within 4 feet of a wall outlet Place the controller mounting plate on the wall as shown making sure the plate is level Using the provided mounting screws fasten the plate to the wall Slide the controller onto the mounting plate as shown To remove the controller from the mounting bracket push on the small tab located at the top of the mounting bracket and slide the controller up F ma ar E aa T hias e e e e P F E Mounting Brackel SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 9 Installing Battery amp Transformer Caution To avoid electric shock connect the 24 volt AC wall transformer to the controller power terminals before you plug it into the wall socket Connect the 2 transformer wires to the terminals labeled 24VAC Connect either wire to either terminal polarity of these wires is not important Insert the wires into the terminals then tighten with a small flat blade screw driver Connect the EARTH terminal to an outside ground rod The SC6 12 controller is factory supplied with a 3 Volt lithium coin cell backup battery in the battery drawer This battery is designed to maintain the internal clock for several years without power If the battery needs replacing
9. nction Description ee On Off Auto Run Manual Sensors Zone Setup Programs Date Time Push and hold the Power Button for 2 seconds to turn the controller off or on When the controller is off no watering will take place The Auto Run mode is the normal operating mode of the controller In this mode you can access the previous watering history and pause the system by pressing the Enter button The controller will automatically revert to the AutO Run screen if inactive for 5 minutes The Manual mode allows you to water zones manually You can select to either run one zone or all zones one at a time Just select the zone and enter the run time After the manual watering is finished the controller will resume automatic operation This Sensor s mode is used to view sensor readings and change sensor threshold settings This mode allows you to edit each zone s run times You can also select which programs the zone will use and which sensor controls the zone The controller irrigates according to programs The three programs are available for editing in this mode Remember Program A is for sensor use only while Programs B and C can be used for timed watering Program A will only run each zone if the soil moisture level is below the set threshold This mode is used to set the date clock and temperature preferences You can choose to have the temperature displayed in degrees Fahrenheit SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 13
10. nformation will be erased settings zones sensors etc To reinstall the sensors turn the controller off then back on again SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 19 Set the Date Time Step 1 Press the Mode button to select the Date Time mode Use the Enter Button to move between the fields and use the and Buttons to adjust the settings Step 2 Set the time first then the day of the week Step 3 Press the Enter Button again to set the date The date is displayed MM DD YY Step 4 Press the Mode button when finished NOTE The SC6 12 has a battery backup for the internal clock only All program information is stored in non volatile memory The battery is designed to maintain the internal clock for up to 10 years with normal power failures Setting Programs Start Times rata b ew ee CE DI S79 Programs or start times allow multiple zones to function together You can choose between three programs A B and C Program A is reserved for sensor zones only After you have created your programs you will assign each zone to aprogram There are 4 program types and 1 custom setting Even Odd Odd 31 Every N Days and Custom SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 20 Even Even Days will water only on even numbered calendar days Odd Odd Days will water only on odd numbered calendar days Odd Not 31st In some regions of the country when you water on Odd days you cannot water on the 31st of the month This
11. nt down To cancel the pause enter the Auto Run screen and press the cancel button SC6 12 Installation and Operation H Vinh y y e paii Zone Gartup Palen E Aure Buri Zone Gartup Programs Serene Dats Time rir CN WwW O Maral Programs Serres dns DateTime Page 16 Zone Errors The SC6 12 is a sophisticated controller that will diagnose systems errors for you The errors are reported on the Auto Run screen There are two types of reported errors Zone Errors The zone number is displayed indicating one of the following problems A faulty or damaged solenoid valve resulting is excessively high or low current A solenoid short circuit A solenoid open circuit of broken wire only reported if the zone has a valid run time Sensor Errors The sensor number is displayed indicating one of the following problems No communication between the controller and the sensor A faulty or damaged sensor Clear Errors To clear the errors press the Clear button while in the Auto Run screen The controller will automatically clear the errors when the problem is corrected Any successful operation that shows that the error no longer applies will also clear the error SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 17 Programming the Controller Before you program the controller make sure all the wiring to the valves master valve optional and rain detector optional is complete The first time you tu
12. or and specify a soak cycle optional Step 1 Select Zone Zone flashing While selecting the iE Per zone all information about that zone is visible from the first Toan LE active program If no programs contain runtimes then l 3 program A will be visible Fai d Step 2 Select Zone Type The Sensor or timer icon flashes F CE Press or to change the zone type Sensor zones will only run in program A If you designate the zone a sensor an m ea zone you will next need to assign the zone to a sensor na ewer etecrine SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 22 Step 3 Select Program This step does not apply to sensor T drm Hi i zones If the zone type is set to sensor then all run times re LJ for programs B and C are deleted and program A is E selected automatically For timer zones the user will enter run times for Programs B or C If the timed zone needs to raina run in multiple programs then entire setup routine for that FHJ G i zone must to be repeated for each program LI hara Faun Bananal Tensori E TENE Programa ete Tires Step 4 Edit Run Time The run time flashes Press or to Baa ara dome Typ adjust Hold the or button to accelerate n i J Step 5 Edit Soak Cycle Press or to adjust the on and off D E time if a soak cycle is desired Wi Ta l HT A T a r FHJ Mi I G D Wd MJ l Soak Cycle Soak Cycles A soak cycle is used for zones on hills or slopes where water has a tendency to run off A
13. perature Displays the soil temperature around the sensor displayed in degrees Fahrenheit Electrical Conductivity EC Higi EC Tier a HE The sensor measures the electrical Tu conductivity or salinity of the soil If the EC ics gets too high due to fertilizers nitrates salts E a etc your turf will stress The SC6 12 will s prompt you of High Soil EC levels indicating a lt need to purge the soil To purge flush the soil uh with a manual program typically 2 3 times your normal watering duration SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 4 Sensor Site Selection Before you begin review your irrigation zones and classify your zones according to the following microclimates Full Sun Part Sun or Full Shade If you are installing only one sensor place it in a full sun microclimate If you have other zones with different microclimates choose one of the following options 1 Install a separate sensor recommended 2 Set the shady areas to water with the full sun microclimate zone but will a shorter run time 3 Set the shady zones to run as timed programs B C After you have determined that a given zone will have a sensor select a location within that zone to install the sensor Be sure you have a direct wiring route from the sensor to the nearest valve box Use the following guidelines to select the sensor location a For full sun microclimates ensure the sensor is in the sun for the full day no tree or buil
14. program allows your system to water on odd calendar days but will not water on the 31st of the month Every N Days This program allows watering every N days where N can be from 1 to 30 days between each watering Custom Use this setting to choose which days of the week you wish to water Step 1 Select Program Mode The current program selected will menm Fw Tu Ww th oe flash Press the Programs button to cycle between the three naa programs L no nay iran ii wae lai Step 2 Select the Program All the available programs will be Tim shown and the current program will flash iI ge Iih Step 3 For every N days The number of days will flash Press ni J or to change the number 1 to 30 Press Enter to accept and auto Aue Manual Geom move to the next step Zene Setup fF Pregrams J Gote Tims SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 21 Step 4 Enter Start Time The Start Time will flash The time is editable in 15 minutes increments Disable or appears jii between 11 45 PM and 12 00 AM Use the and Buttons to o change the start time Press enter to move to the next start ari Tma i time There will be 6 start times 1 6 for each program Tiere duurice Flu i kta Psie Sep cy Dile T i Setting Zones Run Times You can customize each zone to meet your individual need You will assign each zone to a program set the run time duration designate the zone type as time or sensor assign the zone to a sens
15. r You can change the moisture threshold of the sensors from the sensor mode The sensor number will refer to the zone number the sensor is connected to at the valve box The current soil temperature and soil moisture will be displayed SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 24 Step 1 Press to select sensor As each sensor is selected the controller will take a current moisture and ra temperature reading from that sensor and display it This may take 2 or 3 seconds Ba lt Step 2 Press Enter to lock in the sensor selection and edit the sensor threshold 2 c m E C Step 3 Press the buttons to edit the sensor threshold ie in F kcii es Le Tai Be bad Tara AuraiRur Marual Zone Salipi Prasgnans Dati Tini Setting Sentir Threshald Automatic Threshold Setting The SC6 12 controller will automatically set your sensor threshold based on your unique soil type You must first soak the sensor area to saturation with a bucket of water or hose near sundown The controller will determine the proper threshold during the night You can adjust the threshold manually at any time Once the sensors are installed flood the sensor s areas with a hose or a bucket of water to bring the soil around the sensor to saturation capacity You want the soil to become saturated with water and then naturally drain to field capacity Do this near sundown where the sun will not affect the natural draining of the soil Press the and but
16. ration Rain Sensor EAL Sensor The SC6 12 controller allows for the use of a rain sensor When the rain sensors is activated all watering will cease until the rain sensors turns off While the rain sensor is activated the controller displays the rain sensor indicator The sensor has a bypass switch to activate or by pass the rain switch SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 11 Using the Controller Buttons and Display The programming controls on the face of your SC6 12 include oO LCD Display during normal operation displays the day time of day and date Used to program the controller and read the moisture sensors m Power Button hold for 2 seconds to turn the controller on and off Mier Mode Button Cycles through the controller 7 O TE H modes g LI fi LI a Clear Button Increases displayed values a a a beac In Auto Mode clear errors i 5 Cancel Button Decrease displayed values a a p wen In Auto Mode cancel the current activity a E sak wan ie 0 Enter Button Selects and moves between arta fields In Auto Mode view watering history or pause the controller o Program Button Changes between programs SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 12 Mode Overview All controller programming and operating features are accessed from a simple 5 button panel A large crystal display provides guidance and status Pressing the Mode Button cycles through the modes Fu
17. rn on your controller it will automatically check your system to identify installed sensors valves and other accessories Programming the SC6 12 is very easy the controller is equipped with a preset schedule Pick the schedule that best fits your yard and the controller will automatically setup all zones for that schedule You can then edit the schedule to your personal preference The SC6 12 accommodates three programs A B and C Program A Sensors Only up to 6 Program B Timer up to 6 Program C Timer up to 6 SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 18 Preset Schedule When the controller turns on it will scan for sensors and valves f you add or remove sensors you must turn the controller off and then on again for it to automatically scan and update its configuration The selected preset schedule will be applied to any valves and sensors that have been located While the controller is OFF press the Mode button Press the or button to select the appropriate present schedule then press Enter You may now turn on the controller by holding power for 2 seconds Preset Start i a Time aan Time ana Time Program A Program B Program C Schedule sensors everyday 2 Seed 7 00 AM off 70min off oak 50n 60 off every other everyday oof eous fizoan O OOO e Sorin zonm ee o da 45min Resets the controller to factory setting Preset Schedule E is used to reset the controller to factory settings All stored i
18. sensor Faulty sensor Replace the sensor Limited Product Warranty Your controller is warranted for ONE YEAR from date of purchase to be free of defective materials and workmanship provided it is used within the working specifications for which the product was designed and under normal use and service Unless installed by an authorized Acclima trained technician Acclima assumes no responsibility for installation Acclima also assumes no responsibility for removal or unauthorized repair Acclima s liability under this warranty is limited solely to replacement or repair of defective parts and Acclima will not be liable for any crop or other consequential damages resulting from any defects in design or breach of warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES and of all other obligations or liabilities of manufacturer No agent employee or representative of the manufacturer has authority to waive alter or add to the provisions of warranty nor to make representations or warranty not contained herein SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 26 Should you have any claim under this warranty please contact Acclima s warranty desk by calling 1 208 887 1470 for prompt assistance Technical Specifications SC6 12 Controller Power Supply Picture Display Memory Operating Temperature Survival Temperature Dimensions Zone Capcit
19. soak cycle consists of an on and off time The on time is a maximum watering duration and the off time is a minimum soak duration The zone will water then soak water and soak for each soak cycle setting until the zone s run time is completed allowing the water applied to gradually soak into the soil instead of running off NOTE Soak on off times may not be followed precisely The on time is a maximum duration and the soak time is a minimum duration While a zone is soaking other zones pending water will begin their water cycle following which SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 23 the controller will return to the previously soaking zone Soak Cycle Example Zone runtime 19 minutes Soak Cycle is set for On Time 5 minutes Off Time 5 minutes The controller will water as follows Gee _ Zone On watering 5min 5min 5min 4min 19min Zone Off soaking 5min 5min 5min 15min Elapsed Time 5min 10min 15min 20min 25min 30min 35min 34min The controller watered 19 minutes the total duration was 34 minutes Each zone has only 1 soak cycle which will be applied to ALL automatic watering Sensor Threshold There are many different soils types each with a unique capacity to retain water The SC6 12 will automatically determine your soil s unique moisture capacity known as field capacity The proper moisture threshold is 3 4 of your soil s field capacity To determine your soil s field capacity you must flood the soil around the senso
20. the low battery indicator will appear All program information is not effected by a power outage To change the battery remove the battery drawer replace battery then insert the battery drawer into the SC6 12 Low Battery Indicator Clow Batt The SC6 12 will prompt you when you need to change the internal clock battery with a low battery indicator The controller requires a CR2032 coin cell battery SC6 12 Installation and Operation 545 0 1 08 piar Lil 7 F wj i mi Ta e Taa Baler HE Fiera Trace err for fighising protection Lo conect iii growed if od Page 10 Zone Valve Wiring Before changing any wiring place the controller in OFF mode by holding the power button for 2 seconds Ei Solenoid Valve Wiring Connect each valve by its own separate power paa j ad ra wire to one of a numbered terminals on the Spey n SC6 12 as shown me t eE ae i ERI Connect the common wire to one of the leads on each solenoid valve Connect the other end of the common wire to the COM terminal on the controller Wire used to connect the valves Master ores 1 core 2 Oe 3 must comply with local building codes for vake vane vahig underground installation Master Valve Wiring Complete this section only if your system requires a master valve an automatic valve installed on the mainline pipe upstream from the station valves Connect the Master Valve wiring to the MV terminal and COM terminal as shown in the illust
21. tion must be secure NOTE You will connect the sensor to a valve in the valve box You can connect the sensor to any valve in the box however we recommended connecting the sensor to the valve that controls the zone the sensor is buried in Before you install sensors place the controller in OFF Mode by holding the power button for 2 seconds After installation turn the controller ON it will detect the sensors and prepare them for use SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 6 Sensor Installation Burying the sensor Step 1 With a sharp shovel preferably a flat shovel cut 3 sides of a 12 by 12 inch square into the lawn 4 6 inches deep Work your shovel under the cut sides of the square and roll the sod over on the uncut side Step 2 Smooth out the bottom of the hole and press the sensor firmly into the soil Place an inch of loose soil over the sensor and press it into the sensor rods so that it is compacted to about the same extent as the surrounding soil Be certain there are no air pockets around the sensor rods Bury the sensor 4 inches or less Step 3 Bring the sensor wires out of the side of the hole and replace the sod back over the hole Seal up the perimeter of the hole with your fists or feet and compact the sod back into the hole by gently tromping it Burying the sensor wires in a slit trench Step 1 Using a shovel dig a slit trench from the sensor to the nearest valve box for the sensor wires Be sure the trench is deep
22. tons simultaneously in the sensor mode to activate the automatic sensor setup The Setting Sensor Threshold indicator will be displayed while the controller is determining the threshold To cancel the action press the and buttons simultaneously Early the next morning the SC6 12 will determine your soil s field capacity and set up the sensor threshold accordingly NOTE Do not allow the sensor zones to water in timed mode during the night while the controller is automatically setting the threshold Set the zone to sensor mode or set the run start time to OFF You always have the option to edit the sensor s moisture threshold or automatically set it at anytime Repeat process for each sensor on your system SC6 12 Installation and Operation Page 25 Service and Warranty Troubleshooing Symptom Cause Correction The display is blank No power to the controller Check the 24VAC connection Make sure the transformer is plugged in The zone will not water Faulty wiring Check all wiring and connections to the valve Bad solenoid valve Replace the solenoid valve Clock time is off Check to make sure the clock is set correctly and check the program s start and run time Rain bypass switch is Check the rain switch if activated and a rain activated sensor is not installed the controller will not be watering If you have a rain sensor it may be defective The controller cannot find the Bad sensor connection Check the sensor connection for correct wiring
23. y Programs Controller Internal Clock LCD 3 6 x2 2 Non Volitile Program Memory 32 F to 122 F 0C to 50C 5 F to 158 F 15C to 70C Width Height Depth 6 or 12 depending on model Sensor Programs Timer Programs Start Times per Program Digital TDT Moisture Sensor Power Consumption Operating Temperature Survival Temperature Temperature Reading 24 volts AC 110 volts AC at 12 watts wall transformer CR2082 3 volt lithium coil cell battery 5 1 4 133 35 cm 5 1 2 139 7 cm 1 3 8 35 05 cm 1 A 2 B C 6 40 F to 158 F 40C to 70C 40 F to 185 F 40C to 85C Accuracy Range Resolution Temperature Stability SC6 12 Installation and Operation 1 1C to 40C 30C to 50C 0 0625C 1 1C to 40C Page 27 Soil Permittivity Reading Accuracy 1 of full scale 1 to 80 relative 0 to 5 dS m EC 1 to 50C Soil moisture derived from Permittivity using Topp Equation Soil EC Reading Accuracy 0 2 dS m Range 0 to 5 dS m Resolution 0 1 dS m Dimensions Length 8 20 cm Width 2 1 16 5 3 cm Height 5 8 1 5 cm Cable 16 gauge 3 strand direct burial 30 10 meters General Maintenance Do not allow your controller to be submersed in water Indoor installation is recommended Do not install your controller in the path of direct sprinkler Do not expose your controller to grease The following general maintenance should be performed to ensure proper operation of the SC6 12
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