WP1-AG User Manual
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1. WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 6 F 3 START UP BATTERY INSTALLATION Connect one top grade 9V Alkaline battery 6AM6 6LR61 Varta type Rain Bird reference BAT9AL or equivalent As soon as the battery is installed this screen appears 7 a4 E Important this icon enables you to check the battery voltage level and tells you when you must replace the battery see example CHANGING THE BATTERY the complete program will be stored in the memory when changing the battery You will have one minute to complete battery replacement Note battery life 1 To prolong battery life the screen automatically goes blank after 1 minute if no keys are pressed 2 Note that a top grade 9V Alkaline battery will enable you to operate about 30 000 waterings starts and stops 90 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 7 f 4 INSTALLING THE WP1 AG 91 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 8 F 5 PROGRAMMING MENU SET OR MODIFY PROGRAMS 5 1 ACCESS TO THE PROGRAMMING MENU You can access the programming menu as soon as the battery is installed or by simultaneously pressing the and __ keys with the standby screen indicating current time and day of the week z 24h The display shows PROG at the top left hand corner kl The programming menu is a circular menu Repeatedly pressing the key will display the various screens in the menu To enter data press the or i keys and then press the key to validate and2. move to the next function Note you can at any time go backward in the menu by holding down the key for over 1 second If you hold down the key screens will move backward The backward movement through the menu will stop as soon as you stop holding down the key 92 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 9 F 5 2 SET THE STANDBY SCREEN Mu oo lu 1 Select time mode Use the gt or keys to switch from 24 hours mode to AM PM mode and vice versa Press the gt key to validate and move to next function 2 Set current year example 2003 Use or Press the key to validate and move to next function 3 Set current month example 1 anuary 12 December Use m or Press the 4 key to validate and move to next function 93 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 10 F 4 Set current date example 31 December Use or Press the __ key to validate and move to next function 5 Set clock current time a Set current time in hours Use or Press the key to validate and move to next function b Set current time in minutes Use or Press the _ key to validate and move to next function WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 11 F 5 3 SELECT PROGRAMMING MODE P oR F Select the programming mode once the clock is set The WP1 AG is a multi function and easy to use controller You have the choice between 2 programming modes P or F mode Important 1 One mode onl
3. number 1 1 1 start time You have to set the time of day for the first start time 100 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 17 F Use the or keys to set the first start time Use the key to validate your selection Than an hourglass icon appears Number 1 remains in the display 420 Use the or keys to set the length of watering time corresponding to the first start time Use the key to validate your selection The alarm clock icon reappears together with the number 2 oe You can set a second start time and a second run time hourglass repeat the same procedure as for start time 1 Repeat the above procedure to set additional start times up to 12 and run times 101 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 18 F B Program c amp gt If you have chosen the A and B double program the controller will request you to program B cycle as soon as the A cycle is validated Repeat the same procedure as for A program 6 2 6 3 Note when you set run time in the P mode there are two dots between the hours and the minutes The programming of P mode is completed You automatically return to the standby status screen with current time and day of the week 7 F PROGRAMMING MODE Once F mode is validated you have to choose whether you want to use only one time window F 1 or two independent time windows F1 and F2 Use the _ or i keys Use the key to validate your selection 1
4. 02 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 19 F 7 1 SELECT WATERING CYCLE F1 Window or F1 and F2 Winpows Once you have validated F1 or F1 and F2 CYC appears on the screen together with F1 oD Lielo lole le ga Use the or i keys to display the various watering cycle available F1 watering cycle is identical to P mode see 6 2 Select watering Cycle A Program 7 2 SET START TIMES AND STOP TIME FOR THE TIME WINDOW RUN TIME AND SOAK TIME F1VWinDow You will open a start time ON time window 5 00 and stop time OFF ge00 F1 Time Window Once your watering cycle is validated the display shows F1 and ON together with the alarm clock Oh opoo Y Use the or _ keys to set F1 start time Use the _ key to validate your selection 103 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 20 F OF i200 The display will then show F1 and OF together with the alarm clock w Use the or keys to set F1 closing time Use the key to validate your selection The display will then show F1 and ON together with the hourglass amp 00 Use the or i keys to set watering run time Use the key to validate your selection co oO The next display shows F1 and OF together with the hourglass dq Gi Use the or i keys to set soak time Use the key to validate your selection 104 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 21 F Watering run time and soak time N B run time can be minimum 3 seconds
5. Press the key to start 2 cases 1 If there is no delayed start time the sprinkler stream will blink og a s 2 If you have programed a delayed stard time the following display appears a CZ 32 N B if you set a delayed manual start and you are in the standby status screen the screen displays the current mode with a blinking square m a E BJh om 109 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 26 F c Stop current manual watering At any time you can stop manual watering or the delayed start time ms a Return to the screen with the hand icon or the screnn g 7 x j z a s Press the key Manual watering will stop m 8 2 4 System On Shutdown ON OFF watering is in progress or shutdown The default mode is ON which allows programmed watering time to take place You can prevent watering rainy weather shutdown without changing the scheduled watering programs Access the display with the blinking cross on the sprinkler To prevent watering press the _ key The cross stops blinking Watering stays off This function will stop any watering in process No watering will take place To return to the watering mode press the i key The cross disappears Watering will automatically restart according to programmed setting 110 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 27 F 9 DISPLAY PROGRAMMING After the ON OFF screen sprinkler icon with or without the cross repeatedly press the key to displ
6. WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 1 85 The multi function battery powered WP1 AG controller is a single station controller that operates with a 9V Alkaline battery Battery not included Use Varta type 6LR61 available from Rain Bird It offers 2 different modes P mode with 2 independent programs A B see P mode 6 and F mode with 2 independent time windows see F mode 7 P Mope P Mode enables you to set one program A or two independent programs A and B See 6 for detailed programming Each program A and B offers 1 Different types of cycles 6 2 2 12 start times and 12 run times per day run time from 1 minute to 12 hours in 1 minute increments WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 2 F Example you choose the A program for Monday Wednesday and Friday with a start time at 4 00 and a run time of 1 hour You choose the B program for Tuesday Thursday and Sunday with a start time at 20 00 and a run time of 30 minutes Any combination is possible for example you can have A and B on the same day provided that there is no overlapping If A and B programs or 2 start times of the same program overlap the second program or start time will be delayed until the first program or start time is completed 1 Select time mode AM PM or 24H 2 Set current year z 3 Set current date Poo ann 4 Set clock E 5 Select P mode oF A ENN 3 6 Select A or A and B B00 i y a E 7 Select waterin
7. ay all the screens of your irrigation programs When using the or keys itis impossible to modify your programming Note that you can only modify your setting by returning to the standby status screen and by simultaneously pressing the and keys 10 RESET ERASE ALL PROGRAMS If you want to reset all programs take out the battery and place a metallic object on the 2 contacts of the WP1 AG battery connectors to generate a short circuit Reconnect the battery IMPORTANT for a prolonged watering shutdown do not take out the battery but set the program on OFF 8 2 4 During winter no water in the system we recommend that you set your controller ON with active watering The operation of the solenoid with no water will automatically clean the solenoid plunger during a prolonged shutdown When you restart your system install a new battery and reprogram if necessary 111 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 28 F DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES declare that the WP 1 AG type device an irrigation controller conforms to the European Directives 89 336 CEE and 93 31 CEE concerning electromagnetic compatibility The WP 1 AG type device is battery powered General information about your WP 1 AG controller is located on the back of the terminal strip Aix en Provence 01 09 03 General Manager RAIN BIRD EUROPE Signature aol 112
8. g schedule J 8 Set start times P ff 4 4 9 Set run time ieee g 86 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 3 F F MODE F Mode enables you to open a time window F1 or two time windows F1 and F2 See 7 for detailed programming These are independent time windows You can program a different run time and soak time for each window that will be continuously repeated between the window start time and stop time For the 2 time windows F1 and F2 select one type of cycle 1 Select the type of cycle 6 2 2 Select time window start time and stop time 3 Watering run time from 3 seconds to 1 minute in 1 second increments from 1 minute to 99 minutes in 10 second increments Soak time from 3 seconds to 1 minute in 1 second increments from 1 minute to 99 minutes in 10 second increments If F1 and F2 windows overlap F2 window will have priority In other words it will stop the F1 window 87 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 4 F 1 Select time mode AM PM or 24H 2 Set current year 1 3 Set current date 4 Set clock i 5 Select F mode ia i 6 Select Fl ou F1F2 o CAEI a 7 Select Watering schedule Erm 8 Select open time window SR Pts Aia 9 Select close time window p i a 10 Select run times goo ie 11 Select soak times oh A Af fk apoo Lene ei F MadE 5 noaoono 7 6 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Single station controller operates one Burkert type 9V latching solenoid Rain Bird J A 3000 fo
9. ing to programmed run times The Water Budget has no action on the manual start 107 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 24 F 8 2 3 Manual Start GBI Manual start with the possibility to delay start time Note that automatic watering run time is maintained even if the manual run time is different The WP1 AG automatically offers a manual start time by default It corresponds to the automatic watering run time of the A program s first start time P mode and to automatic watering time of the F1 window F mode Press the key 3 times after the standby status screen The display shows a W hand with a hourglass icon e UU zw a Set manual watering run time 3 You can modify the default watering run time by using or Use the key to validate your selection N B In the P mode the watering run time can be from 1 minute to 12 hours In the F mode the watering time can be from 3 seconds to 99 minutes b Immediate or Delayed Start Time Once you have validated the manual watering run time the display shows dl 00 00 1 d 0090 108 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 25 F You can delay a manual start from 1 minute to 96 hours 4 days in 1 minute increments up to 12 hours delay and in 15 minute increments over 12 hours If you want an immediate start time set dl 00 00 4 d 0000 Use the Ee or i keys to program your delayed start time Use the key to validate your selection The display shows 4
10. maximum 99 minutes From 3 seconds to 1 minute itis in 1 second increments Over 1 minute itis in 10 second increments F2 Time Window If you have chosen the F1 and F2 double time windows the controller will request you to program the F2 time window as soon as the F1 time window is validated Repeat the same procedure as for F1 Note when you set run time and soak time in the F mode there is only one dot between the hours and the minutes The programming of the F mode is now complete You automatically return to the standby status screen with current time and day of the week 8 BASIC MENU 8 1 CONTROLLER STANDBY STATUS SCREEN You have now completed all programming for automatic irrigation In the future this screen will appear the first time you press any key when the screen is blank 105 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 22 F The status screen shows the current time and the current day of the week the ON OFF position the battery life status the mode type by displaying A or AB P mode or F1 or F1F2 F mode the Water Budget a cloud alone sensor a cloud and a sun Rain Delay The status screen also shows if a manual start is in progress a blinking hand appears or a blinking square if it is a delayed start time and manual watering has not yet started By repeatedly pressing the key you access additional functions 8 2 OPTIONAL FUCTIONS 8 2 1 Set Rain Delay This function enables the
11. r AG series valves or Rain Bird TBOS latching solenoid for Rain Bird series valves Select the suitable wire size to connect valves to the controller If your cables are installed underground make sure you use a mechanical protection or a specific model intended for underground use All connections must be waterproof Use Rain Bird Quick Connect King connectors supplied with the product or Rain Bird DBY connectors Important Maximum distance between the controller and the valve using wire sized 1 5 mm 30 m 88 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 5 F 1 WIRING TO THE SOLENOID 1 1 Burkert Solenoid Rain Bird J A3000 The yellow green cable is not used and can be removed Connect the WP1 AG red wire to the solenoid blue wire and the WP1 AG black wire to the solenoid brown wire 1 2 TBOS Solenoid Rain Bird LU3100 Connect the WP1 AG red wire to the solenoid red wire and the WP1 AG black wire to the solenoid black wire 2 WIRING TO THE RSD BEx RAIN SENSOR OR TO ANOTHER SENSOR An active Rain Sensor can be connected to the WP1 AG using the yellow wire This sensor must be the dry contact type and normally closed When the sensor is activated the WP1 AG immediately stops watering if it rains and the lt a icon will appear on the screen mF a Important Maximum distance between the sensor ja and the WP1 AG using wire sized 0 75 mm and a _ lt _ battery with a 7 5V charge 100 m 89
12. system to stay off in rainy conditions 15 days maximum with auto restart Use the key to access this function after the status screen The display shows rd and the number 0 together with cloud and sun icons ag You can delay watering from 1 to 15 days during rainy weather Press gt or __ to make the setting and use the key to validate your selection 106 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 23 F The lt amp icon andit appear in the status screen as well as the cross on the a x sprinkler if you have set the Rain Delay Each day the controller counts down ob the number of days remaining before automatic irrigation programs will a O resume normal watering schedules Restart is automatic and the cross the cloud and the sun disappear from the standby status screen Note to cancel a Rain Delay access the screen and reset the number of days to 0 Remember that it is impossible to manually start irrigation during a Rain Delay 8 2 2 Water Budget The controller has a Water Budget function used to adjust watering time in 10 increments Press the key twice after the status screen The display shows Use the or keys to increase or decrease the watering time in 10 increments and use the key to validate your selection The Water Budget function is used to adjust watering time from 0 to 200 without re setting run times A setting of 100 means that watering will occur accord
13. tion Use the key to validate your selection and you will automatically move to the screen with the alarm clock icon to set start times 1 day cycle during a period of from 1 to 31 days oil You have to decide which day to water only one day during the cycle a Length of the cycle Example you want to water every 5 days The cycle is symbolized by 1 05 1 watering every 5 days Use the key to validate your selection The second number blinks Use the or keys to set the length of your cycle Use the 4 key to validate your selection and move to next function 6 3 2 99 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 16 F b Current day GB You have to decide what is the current day today given that day 1 of the cycle is the watering day and that irrigation will start after the last day of the cycle Example 4 1 05 we are the 4 day of a 5 day cycle Watering will start in 2 days after the 5 day day 1 of the cycle 1 Use the or keys to set the current day Use the key to validate your selection and move to next function 6 3 6 3 SET START TIMES AND THE LENGTH OF WATERING TIME A PROGRAM You can if necessary program a different length of watering time for each start time from 1 minute to 12 hours in 1 minute increments You can program up to 12 start times and then up to 12 run times Once you have validated your type of cycle the alarm clock icon will appear together with the
14. y either P or F will be active You can not program these 2 modes to operate at the same time 2 The program running under F mode will be stored if it is switched to P mode and vice versa Select your programming mode P or F Use 1 or Press the 7 key to validate and move to next function Tip if you have a seeding to water start to irrigate little but frequently In this case use the F mode After a few days switch to P mode For turf seeding you can use the F mode to protect against ants 95 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 12 F 6 P PROGRAMMING MODE 6 1 SELECT PROGRAM A OR A AND B PROGRAMS Prod Once P mode is validated you decide if you will use only the A program or 2 independent programs A and B Usethe or keys Press the _ key to validate and move to next function 6 2 SELECT WATERING CYCLE PROGRAM A CAREFULLY READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SECTION BEFORE YOU CONTINUE TO PROGRAM YOU HAVE THE CHOICE OF THE FOLLOWING CYCLES 96 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 13 F Once A is validated the display shows CYC with Prog A GB Usethe or __ keys to display the various watering cycles e 7 day weekly cycle pe m e EVEN day date watering e ODD day date watering e ODD day date watering with 31st day of the month e 1 day cycle during a period of from 1 to 31 days Usethe key to validate your selection Reminder once you have validated one type of c
15. ycle you can go back by holding down the key for more than1 second if you change your mind 7 day weekly cycle EEEL Numbers from 1 to 7 1 Monday 7 Sunday symbolize the 7 days of the week The number 1 is blinking and can be modified by using the or keys 97 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 14 F The key cancels water days and the square disappears To set a water day place the cursor on the corresponding day number and press Use the _ key to validate your selection and move to next blinking day Note you must set the 7 days of the week ON or OFF Once the 7 days are validated you move to the screen with the alarm clock icon to set start times and run times 6 3 oof oo a Even day date watering Even days dates are represented by numbers 2 4 6 There is no possible modification Use the key to validate your selection and you will automatically move to the screen with the alarm clock icon to set start times Odd day date watering except the 31st Odd days are represented by the figures 1 3 5 7 There is no possible modification Use the key to validate your selection and you will automatically move to the screen with the alarm clock icon to set start times 98 WP1 AG GB 3 02 04 15 21 Page 15 F Odd day date watering including the 31st D a a Odd days dates are represented by the numbers 1 3 5 7 There is no possible modifica
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