User's Guide - Rain One, Inc.
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1. Getting the Most Out of Your Rain Dial Plus The Basic Cycle Once a program is given a start time it causes all valves with run times entered to operate in sequence beginning with the lowest numbered valve When all valves having run times are finished the cycle is over Avoid Unexpected Start Time Delays It is possible to set a second start time that begins before the cycle from the first start time has finished When this happens the start of the second cycle will be delayed until the first is complete The start time may not occur when you expect it Even when you have planned enough time to avoid this increases in the water budget feature may cause an overlap and delay the start of the second cycle Avoid Unexpected Short Cycles If you use Odd Even scheduling watering will stop at midnight to avoid watering on the wrong day Be careful when planning start times to allow enough time to run the entire cycle before midnight Avoid Excessive Watering All three programs A B amp C are always on Start times entered for any program will begin automatically when that time occurs They are meant to water different zones or to supplement watering if one program is not enough If you need extra water use more than one start time and or use the Water Budget Special Feature Avoid Creating a Low Water Pressure Condition S art times operated by different programs are independent If you select identical or overlapping start tim2. Function Switch must be in Run position Controller is in watering Check or change program with Function Switch in Set Program 7 position Battery is weak or missing following a power outage after being plugged in Remove AC power and battery for 1 minute Replace battery restore power and repeat steps on page 14 Check circuit breaker panel Transformer unplugged Plug in transformer 2 amp fuse blown Replace fuse WII Troubleshooting the System continued PROBLEM Waters on wrong days POSSIBLE CAUSE Weekly or SKIP DAYS schedule incorrectly set CORRECTION See pages 14 amp 15 Current Time is wrong and flashing Power outage occurred with no battery or weak battery in controller Replace battery and reset Current Time Display is flashing EUS Excessive load Check max ratings see pg 7 Shorted solenoid or field wires Check solenoids and wiring See page 21 Display is flashing SEN with no rainfall Rain Sensor operation Check wiring and connections on rain sensor If a sensor is not connected place sensor switch to BYPASS See page 20 Valve won t turn off Function Switch Off Valve malfunction Check valve for leaks and or internal debris Display is flashing OFF This is a reminder the Function Switch is in the Off position Use Dial to review settings or
3. Consult with a pump dealer for detailed instructions Connecting a Rain Sensor The Rain Dial Plus is designed for use with a normally closed rain sensor or rain Switch Refer to page 10 for important rain sensor operation information 1 Route the two wires from the sensor into the cabinet through the valve wire opening 2 Remove the jumper wire from the two Sensor terminals Connect the sensor wires to the terminals in either order Refer to Figure 3 page 7 Note Refer to the instructions supplied with the rain sensor or switch for additional installation information Connecting the Power Source Indoor Model After you have mounted your controller and completed all field wire connections route the two leads from your transformer through the small hole provided in the cabinet bottom and connect to the terminals labeled 24 VAC Refer to Figure 3 on page 7 Close the control module and plug the transformer into a wall outlet Note The plug in transformer is supplied with the domestic controller models only Connecting the Power Source Outdoor Model MZ Outdoor controller models have a built in transformer which must be 3 bes connected to a grounded AC power source 2 x Note Australian controller models are equipped with a plug in power cord For installation insert the plug into a grounded 240 V a c 50 Hz outlet Installations continued Note Electrical conduit and adapters are not supplied with the controller
4. 4 5 Close and secure the conduit body cover Ground to Green or Green Yellow WY 6 Apply power to the controller and check controller operation If the ES zz controller is not operating disconnect the power at the source and 2 S have a qualified electrician check for possible short circuit Anywhere Programming The Rain Dial Plus control module is designed to be easily removed for complete programming in a more convenient setting or for servicing The battery keeps the current time and allows changes to settings until the module is connected to AC power To remove the module pull forward on the right edge of the module as if you were going to replace the battery Unplug the ribbon cable connector from the printed circuit board as shown in Figure 5 then unsnap the module from its hinges To reinstall the module simply reverse the order of the removal steps Memory Protection Program settings are stored in a unique electronic device called non volatile memory and retained for up to 10 years even without battery power The battery maintains the current date and time Rain Sensor Operation A two position sensor switch as shown in Figure 3 on page 7 is provided to bypass the optional rain sensor function if necessary IMPORTANT If a rain sensor is NOT connected to the controller the sensor 1 Figure 5 switch must be in the BYPASS position or the jumper wir
5. automatically advancing to the next valve with scheduled run time When the cycle is over the display flashes FUS and shows the valve number _ Rain Sensor If automatic operation is suspended by the L Li H 23 rain sensor SEN will flash on the display in all dial positions The SEN display can be disabled for two minutes by pressing the or Button however this will not allow automatic watering operation Manual operation is E Wy not inhibited by the rain sensor When the sensor L4 L N E is no longer activated and automatic operation c l has resumed SEN will no longer be displayed What the Display Means continued Water Budget Adjustments The run time you set is multiplied by the Water Budget value If this exceeds 9 9 3 hours the display shows one two or three bars before the program letter to advise that more time up to 11 8 hours is scheduled but cannot be displayed 3 2m Lo L Zl Documenting Your Watering Schedules Complete the watering schedule details found on the back side of the Quick Reference Guide card hanging inside the door of your Rain Dial Plus controller Update the schedule and chart whenever you make changes to your landscaping that will affect the amount of water you wish to apply Testing for Valve Short Circuits Rain Dial Plus controllers can detect and identify any valve with an electrical wiring
6. but are generally required Check local building codes and install conduit accordingly WARNING All electrical components must meet applicable national and local electrical codes including installation by qualified personnel On outdoor models these codes may require an external junction box mounted on the transformer 1 2 NPT nipple and a means in the fixed wiring of disconnecting AC power having a contact separation of at least 0 120 3mm in the line and neutral poles Ensure the AC power source is OFF prior to connecting to the controller The wire used for connection to the controller must have insulation rated at 105 C minimum 1 For the power wire connection install a 1 2 NPT threaded conduit body to the transformer assembly nipple From the conduit body install electrical conduit to the AC power source circuit breaker panel Note Does not apply to Australian models A CAUTION Do not connect the Figure 4 y controller to one phase of a 3 phase D power system used by a pump or Neutral or Line 2 to other electrical equipment 2 Ensure the power source is off Verify that power has been turned off at the power source by using an appropriate AC voltage meter Hot or Line 1 to 3 Route the Hot or Line 1 Neutral or Black or Brown Line 2 and Equipment Ground wires through the conduit into the conduit body 4 Using the properly size insulated wire connectors splice the mating wires as shown in Figure
7. want to operate within the selected Program To set another PROGRAM repeat steps 2 through 5 Your program is now complete and ready to run Wy Set the Function Switch to Run Qand your system will run when the clock reaches the next start time N Special Features CLEAR A PROGRAM Note The Clear Program process restores the default program All scheduled watering days start times and valve run times are eliminated Water Budget becomes 100 1 Set the Function Switch to Set Program Q 2 Turn the Dialto Spl Func When the display shows CLR the controller is ready to Clear the program 3 Set the Program Selector to A B or C the program you want to clear 4 Press the Button OK is displayed 5 Press the Button again CLR is displayed and the program is reset 6 To clear another program repeat steps 3 4 amp 5 7 Turn the Dial to another position when you have completed the Clear Program process SELECT LANGUAGE 1 Set the Function Switch to Set Program Q 2 Turn the Dial to Spl Func 3 Press the Next gt Button 4 Press the Buttons until the desired language appears The display shows the abbreviation of either the default or selected language ENG English ESP Spanish FRA French DEU German ITA Italian English is default Water Budget WATER BUDGET adjusts all watering times in a selected program by a fixed percentage from 0 200 in 10 increm
8. ENG ESP FRA DEU and ITA SKIP SKIP I ae C MM SKIP M dan am VEN VIN rm ym LS 1 Qm Lo gt 1 r I a z l A W What the Display Means continued Information Displayed When Operating With the Function Switch set to RUN each Dial setting shows No Program Running Automatic Mode The current time with a flashing colon is displayed If the entire display is flashing the controller has just been plugged in or there has been a power outage and no battery power was available during the outage To stop the flashing press the or Buttons If the colon is steady and not flashing the controller is using battery power Program Running Automatic Mode or Manual Program Start shows the current time and all active valves running Turn the Dialto an active valve to display the Program which activated the valve and the remaining run time If REUS you turn the Dialto a valve that is not running it will show H Lf OFF even though time may be scheduled on a program Ea Manual Valve Running With the Dial pointing to the appropriate valve the display shows M for MANUAL the valve number and the time 7 remaining for the valve to run Mem Short Circuit Your Rain Dial Plus controller will detect a l H short or an excessive total electrical load
9. Irritrol AM I yy SYSTEMS Rain Dial Plus Irrigation System Controller y l NS User s Guide Rain Dial Plus 6 9 and 12 Station Indoor and Outdoor Models TIMES ie p Espanol Pagina 25 Fran ais Page 49 Table of Contents Contents amp Specifications Remote Control Compatibility Getting the Most Out of Your Rain Dial Plus Installations Anywhere Programming Memory Protection Rain Sensor Operation What the Buttons and Switches Do How the Dial Works Getting Started Automatic Operation Step By Step Special Features Clear Program Select Language Water Budget Review Your Program Manual Program Start Manual Valve Start Stop Watering What the Display Means Documenting Your Watering Schedules Checking for Valve Shorts or Open Circuits Troubleshooting the System Replacing the Fuse Electromagnetic Compatibility E Il LN SN NS 3 3 4 5 6 9 10 10 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 21 21 21 22 23 23 24 Contents amp Specifications Congratulations You have purchased the easiest to use landscape control system available today Please read through this guide before you begin installing or programming your Rain Dial Plus controller Your Rain Dial Plus package includes Outdoor models Indoor models Controller Controller 2 keys Plug in transformer domestic models only 3 mounting sc
10. e attached to both sensor terminals to enable controller operation The controller will not operate automatically if the sensor switch is in the ACTIVE position 3 WY without a sensor or jumper wire installed Z li What the Buttons and Switches Do Program Selector Switch HAC SCHEDULE START TIMES Manual Avo e Auto Start Button Manem Set Program n as Display and Buttons Function Switch Next Button Program Selector Switch Schedule up to three totally independent PROGRAMS to allow custom watering of your landscaping Note Regardless of Program Selector position all three programs A B and C always run in Automatic operation Use to select a program A B or C for programming an automatic watering schedules and for manual operation of an automatic watering program Semi Auto operation Function Switch Use Run O for automatic operation Use Set Program D to set programs and select special features ES IA Use Off to cancel all active watering or suspend all planned watering 2 j s What the Buttons and Switches Do continued Semi Auto Manual Button Manually starts an automatic program semi auto or an individual valve Next Button i Advances to the next option for setting time date and special features Dial Sets changes or checks program information Plus Minus Buttons Changes the va
11. ed Note The lower mounting hole locations on the outdoor cabinet have thin webbing which can be easily removed with a 5 32 4 mm drill Also be sure to use screw anchors if installing the controller on drywall or masonry CAUTION The outdoor controller cover must be closed and locked to protect the WY y electronic components from moisture damage SS Two keys are provided with each controller Be sure to keep the keys in a safe location a 7 Installations continued Connecting an Earth Grou A CAUTION The built in circuit protection in all Rain Dial Plus controllers must have an earth ground path to help protect the controller from power surges This is especially important in lightning prone areas A 12 16 gauge 2 0 1 0 mm solid copper ground wire must be connected to the ground lug located on the controller s terminal board and a ground source such as a metal water pipe or copper clad ground rod Connecting the Valves Route one valve solenoid lead from each valve through the large hole in the bottom of the controller Secure each wire to a separate numbered terminal Attach the remaining wire from each nd Figure 3 _Rain Sensor Switch Valve Common Rain Sensor 2 Amp Fuse Ground Lug Plug In Transformer TTR UN Earth Ground N Master Valve or Pump S
12. ents Each program can have a different Water Budget 1 Set the Function Switch to Set Program C Wy 2 Set the Program Selector to the program you wish to budget A B or C 3 Turm the Dial to il S a Press the Buttons to select the desired Water Budget 96 Nu Review Your Program 1 Set the Function Switch to Off QD 2 Set the Program Selector to the program you wish to review A B or C 3 Turn the Dial to the setting you wish to check This features reviews settings but cannot change them 4 Return the Dial to the Time 4 position when your review is complete Manual PROGRAM Start Use MANUAL PROGRAM START to run an entire program immediately as well as when scheduled for example to supplement regular watering cycles on especially hot days 1 Set the Function Switch to Run y 2 Set the Program Selector to the program you wish to run A B or C 3 Turn the Dial to the Time o position 4 Press the Semi Auto Manual Button to start the selected program 5 Press the Next gt Button to advance through all active stations within a program Only stations that have run times will operate 6 When complete the Automatic schedule resumes Manual VALVE Start Use MANUAL VALVE START to run a valve immediately as well as when scheduled for example to supplement regular watering on especially hot or dry days 1 Set the Function Switch to Run 2 Tum the Dial to the valve number you want t
13. ep by Step continued Press the Next Button to select the current DAY 1 15 of the Skip Days schedule This determines when the watering interval will begin At the day change midnight the DAY number automatically increases by one When the SKIP and DAY numbers are equal watering will occur at the first scheduled start time Note If an Odd Evn schedule is in use it must be set to OFF before a Skip Days schedule can be set See page 19 What the Display Means Odd Even Days Schedule Z Turn the Dial to ODD EVEN Press the Buttons to select ODD EVN or OFF Note Odd Evn schedule overrides the Skip Days or Daily schedules and must be set to OFF to use another type of schedule Note ODD days will not water on the 31st of a month or Feb 29 during leap year 4 Turn the Dial to Start Times 1 Turn the Dial to Start Time 1 Press the Buttons to the time you want this Program to start Note OFF settings are located between 11 59 a m 12 00 p m and 11 59 p m 12 00 a m If desired add second and third Start Times to this PROGRAM by changing the Dial position to 2 or 3 and repeating the above procedure 5 Turn the Dial to Valve Run Times 7 Turn the Dial to the number of the valve you want to operate Press the Buttons to set the number of minutes to water The values larger than one hour show as hours and tenths of hours for example 1 1 hour means 1 hour and 6 minutes Repeat for each valve you
14. es all can turn on at the same time The maximum flow might exceed the water supply available A precaution is to allow more time between start times to reduce the number of valves running at one time Make sure that different programs have different start times Dealing with New Lawns Having multiple start times in one day is especially useful for newly seeded lawns Help with Electrical Problems Rain Dial Plus will detect during a watering cycle and display after the cycle a short circuit as FUS or an open circuit as OPN in addition to the problem valve number OPN also appears when a valve run time has been scheduled but no valve is connected In addition if a Rain Sensor is connected and has shut off watering due to rain OPN may continue to be displayed even though the rain has stopped and automatic watering has resumed To clear the display simply press the or Button while the function switch is in the Run position Getting the Most Out of Your Rain Dial Plus Here is a Sample Watering Plan Program StartTime Valve Location Run Time Schedule A 1 5 00 a m 1 Front Lawn 15 min Odd 2 Back yard 15 min Odd 3 Side Yard 10 min Odd B 1 3 00 p m 4 Trees drip 2 hrs Mon C 1 4 00 a m 5 Garden 5 min Skip Days 1 2 7 30 a m 5 Garden 5 min Skip Days 1 e Ei 3 ZIN W Installations Installing the Battery Figure 1 A CAUTION T
15. lowing measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the irrigation controller with respect to the receiver Move the irrigation controller away from the receiver 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 Technical Assistance U S A Australia Irritrol Systems Irritrol Systems PTY Ltd P O Box 489 53 Howards Road Riverside CA 92502 Beverley SA 5009 Australia Phone 800 634 8873 or 909 785 3623 Phone 08 8300 3633 Europe Irritrol Systems Europe s p a Via dell Artigianato 1 3 Loc Prato della Corte 00065 Fiano Romano Roma Italy Phone 39 0765 455201 1A Irritrol SYSTEMS 2001 Irritrol Systems Form Number 373 0169 Rev A S
16. lues of program information Can be used one step at a time or held down longer to rapidly advance to another setting Holding down either button for longer than 3 seconds causes the display to rapidly scroll through the digits Display Shows the value of the selected information Time Sets the correct time of day on the controller Note the AM PM display Date Sets the correct year month and day on the controller Rain Sensor Switch located on the circuit board Bypass position disables rain sensor function and allows the controller to operate without a rain sensor connected Wy S How the Dial Works Schedule Z Determines the days watering occurs by selecting Specific days of the week e g watering every MON and THU Skip Days intervals e g watering every 4 days or ODD numbered or EVN even numbered days of the month Start Times cy Selects up to 3 different start times for each program Valve Run Times x Sets how long each valve will water The valve numbers correspond to the numbered terminals behind the module The valves run in numerical order when one finishes another begins You can set each valve to run from 0 to 59 minutes in 1 minute increments or 1 0 to 5 9 hours in 0 1 hour 6 minute increments SPL FUNC Special Functions Clears all settings from a selected program Selects from among 5 different languages 9e Water Budget Increases o
17. o avoid hazards from improper battery usage always replace the battery with the same or equivalent alkaline battery type Properly dispose of used batteries as recommended by the J battery manufacturer I Open the controller door Carefully swing the control module open by pulling it from the right edge Locate the battery compartment at the top of the module Press down on top of the the cover while pulling it outward to remove Attach the battery wire clip to a standard 9 volt alkaline battery Position the battery in the compartment and reinstall the cover A flashing 12 00 AM should show on the display See Figure 1 Note The battery will power the clock but it will not operate the valves Mounting the Controller Locate your Rain Dial Plus indoor model in an area protected from weather such as a garage within 5 1 5m of a grounded electrical outlet The outdoor model can be installed almost anywhere but try avoiding exposure to direct sprinkler spray The controller must be powered by a grounded AC circuit which is not shared with motorized equipment Use the mounting template provided to locate the mounting holes Drive the top 10 screw into a wall stud leaving about 1 4 6 5 mm exposed Open the door to your controller and pull forward on the right edge of the control module Hang the controller on the screw using the keyhole slot provided To secure the controller drive screws through the lower mounting holes provid
18. o run Note The Program Selector is not used in this feature 3 Press the Buttons to SET THE AMOUNT OF TIME TO RUN 4 Press the Semi Auto Manual n Button to start the selected valve 3 Wy Note The display shows M for MANUAL the valve number in operation and its remaining watering time 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to start more valves NU N Stop Watering 1 Set the Function Switch to OFF After 3 seconds all watering stops Suspends but does not erase programs The display flashes OFF Note Watering remains off in this Function Switch position Set the Function Switch to RUN to resume all automatic schedules What the Display Means Information Displayed When Changing Settings With the Function Switch set to SET PROGRAM each Dial position shows Time Displays the current time in hours and minutes and indicates AM or PM gem Ls Le y LE v Date Displays the current date as year month JAN DEC or date ee _l Pd Valve Run Times The selected watering time is displayed in minutes e g 10 MIN or in hours e g 1 9 HR the same as 1 hour and 54 minutes If no watering time is programmed for the l i valve OFF is displayed HR Start Times The selected start time is displayed in hours minutes and peer a AM PM If a start time has not been selected or is L e l a removed OFF is dis
19. played LH LI Wy amp li Nu What the Display Means continued Daily Schedule Each day of the week dial position displays either ON or OFF If SKIP DAYS has been selected the word SKIP followed by three dashes is displayed for each of the 7 watering day settings If an odd or even schedule is in effect ODD or EVN is displayed Skip Days Schedule Skip is displayed along with a number from 01 to 15 which establishes the watering day interval When NEXT is pressed the current DAY within the selected interval is displayed with DA This number automatically increases by one each day A watering day occurs when the DAY and SKIP numbers are equal If a DAILY schedule has been selected OFF is displayed Odd Even Schedule ODD or EVN is displayed If a DAILY or a SKIP DAYS schedule has been selected OFF is displayed Water Budget The current water budget percentage is displayed for the selected program If water budget has been set to 096 OFF flashes to alert you that no watering will occur Special Features Clear a Program CLR is displayed When the clear process is started as a safeguard OK is displayed Pressing the or button clears the program and CLR is displayed again Special Features Language The available languages are displayed in order English Spanish French German and Italian are displayed as
20. r decreases all valve run times for a selected program Watering can be changed from 0 to 200 in 10 increments E Getting Started Set the Time Turn the Dial to Time Press the Buttons to set the current time note AM or PM Set the Date Turn the Dial to Date Press the Buttons to change the year shown on the display Press the Next gt Button then press the Buttons to change the month JAN FEB etc shown on the display Press the Next _ Button then press the Buttons to change the date Press the Next Button to display the day of the week that automatically corresponds to the date you have set Automatic Operation Step by Step 1 Set the Function Switch to Set Program 2 Set the Program Selector Switch to A B or C program 3 Turn the Dial as follows to select ONE of the watering day schedule options Daily Schedule Z Turn the Dial to Sun Sunday Press the Buttons for ON or OFF Repeat for each day of the week Note If a Skip Days or Odd Evn schedule is in use it must be set to OFF before a Daily schedule can be set See page 19 What the Display Means Skip Days Schedule ZJ Turn the Dial to Skip Days SKIP is displayed Press the Buttons to Ax set the day interval between watering 01 15 days For example to water every day set 01 To water every third day set 03 etc ZMAN Il Automatic Operation St
21. rews e 3 mounting screws Installation amp Programming Guide Installation amp Programming Guide Mounting template Mounting template One 9 volt alkaline battery One 9 volt alkaline battery domestic models only domestic models only Specifications Outdoor Models Internal Transformer Input 120 V a c 60 Hz 30 VA domestic 230 V a c 50 Hz 30 VA export 240 V a c 50 Hz 30VA Australia Indoor Models External Transformer Input 24 V a c 60 Hz 30 VA domestic or 24 V a c 50 Hz 30 VA export and Australian Note Plug in transformer supplied with domestic models only All Models Output 24 V ac at 1 0A total maximum output 0 5A maximum per station Master Valve Pump Start Relay Output 24 V a c at 0 375A maximum Operating temperature range 32 F to 140 F 0 C to 60 C Battery back up One 9 volt alkaline New Freature Remote Control Compatibility Rain Dial Plus controllers manufactured on or after October 4 2000 date code 100400 or later printed in the battery compartment or marked with the R R symbol are Remote Ready The optional KwikStart system allows remote activation of the controller from as far as 160 feet to 100 yards away The KSR KIT az connected to your Rain Dial Plus controller allows you to remotely run the valves while out in your yard or garden for system checkout fall air 2 NS blowout in freeze prone areas or system troubleshooting
22. short circuit To test a valve 1 Set the Function Switch to Run 4 2 Tum the DIAL to the valve number you want to test 3 Press the Buttons to display one or two minutes of run time 4 Press the Semi Auto Manual n Button to start If the valve does not begin to operate and the display flashes FUS that particular valve has an electrical short or other problem The valve solenoid and wire connections should be inspected 5 To clear the display press the or Button A CAUTION Do not test the valves by touching the wire ends to the terminal screws Serious controller damage may result l W EN Troubleshooting the System POSSIBLE CAUSE Solenoid defective Loose wire connection Some valves don t CORRECTION Test amp replace as required Secure wire connections Check for continuity No valves operate Function Switch Off Set switch to Run Solenoid defective Test amp replace as required Loose wire connection Secure wire connections Day set to OFF Check current day in display Set dial to correct day and check setting Check and reprogram See pages 14 amp 15 Start Times set to OFF Reprogram Start Times Watering at wrong times Current Time of day Check and reset Current Time note AM or PM Check amp reset all Start Times See page 14 Program values won t Wrong function setting
23. switch to Run to begin watering Replacing the Fuse WARNING The fuse protects the transformer from overload due to a short circuit condition For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with the same type and rating of fuse Ensure power to the controller is off prior to removing or installing fuse 1 Disconnect power to the controller 2 Locate the fuse and carefully remove it from the retaining clips Refer to Figure 3 for fuse location 3 Install a new fuse of the same type and rating See Warning above 4 Restore power to the controller J W E Electromagnetic Compatibility Domestic 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 fol
24. tart Relay valve to a single common wire and attach that wire to the VC Valve Common terminal CAUTION Do not link the common wire of two or more controllers together Use a separate independent valve common wire for each controller Linking two or more controllers with a single common wire can cause disruptions or even serious product damage Note This controller is designed to work with 24 V a c 0 25A 6 VA solenoid operated valves A maximum of two solenoids per terminal may be used not to exceed 0 5A per station and no more than three solenoids should be on at any one time plus the master valve and or pump start if one is being used Load requirements must not exceed 1 0A maximum total current draw Z S 2 ZIN S AAS Installations continued Connecting a Master Valve or Pump Start Relay To use a master valve which operates throughout the watering cycle connect one solenoid lead to MV terminal and the remaining lead to the VC terminal Refer to Figure 3 on page 7 Note The master valve must be equipped with a 24 V a c 0 2 A 5VA solenoid To use a pump start relay connect one relay lead to the MV Pump terminal and the remaining lead to the VC terminal Refer to Figure 3 page 7 Note The pump relay should have a nominal coil voltage of 24 V a c at 0 375A maximum The controller should not be installed within 5 1 5m of a pump pool equipment or other motorized equipment
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