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1. CA 03 Receiver Plug Assembly for KSR KIT Handheld Remote Kit 35 36 Specifications Outdoor Models e Input 120 VAC 60 Hz 30 VA Domestic 230 VAC 50 Hz 30VA International 240 VAC 50 Hz 30VA Australia Indoor Models e Input 24 VAC 60 Hz 30 VA domestic or 24 VAC 50 Hz 30 VA International and Australian All Models e Station Output 24 VAC at 0 5A 1 0A maximum total e Master Valve Pump Start Relay Output 24 VAC at 0 375A e 2 0A Slow blow Fuse Battery Back up time day and date e Operating temperature range 32 F to 140 F 0 C to 60 C A Caution The Rain Dial is designed to operate 24 VAC valve solenoids rated at 0 25A 6 VA Current total load must not exceed 1 0A maximum A maximum of two solenoids per station terminal may be used but not to exceed 0 5A per station No more than three solenoids plus MV Pump circuit should be on at any one time To prevent controller damage do not link the valve common wire of two or more controllers Use a separate valve common wire for each controller FCC Rules Domestic This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and us2. BS W N 5 Press the button one time The display will show the prompt CL Clear 6 To complete the clearing process press the tw button again The display will show End to signify program memory is cleared Factory Default Reset Feature The Rain Dial factory default Program settings are as follows Current Time 12 00 AM Current Day Sunday Current Date January 1 2006 Program A Weekday watering schedule with all days active One start time at 7 00 AM All stations have 10 minute run time Program B and C No watering days station run times or start times Skip Days and Odd Even day schedule OFF all Programs Excluded days in Skip Days or Odd Even schedule None MV Pump operation ON all stations Well Recovery period 00 OFF all Programs MV Pump operation during Well Recovery OFF all Programs Water Budget 100 all Programs Rain Delay O days Stack Overlap Overlap 3 Programs or manual stations To restore factory default settings 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Place the Program switch to select B 3 With AC power connected carefully disconnect the control module ribbon cable from the PC Board socket 4 Open the battery compartment and disconnect the battery 5 Press and hold the Manual M button in 6 Reconnect the ribbon cable then release the Manual button Note The display should now show 12 00 AM If it does not repeat the procedure as necessar
3. setting Controller is currently in a watering cycle Battery is weak dead or not installed Excessive current load due to shorted wire or defective solenoid Valve malfunction or manual On bleed mechanism open Correction Reset to current time correct AM or PM Check circuit breaker panel wiring connec tions transformer and 2A fuse Place Function switch in the Run position Check or change program with Function switch in Set Programs Remove AC power and battery for one minute Install replace battery and restore power Reset Program watering day schedule p 22 Install replace battery and reset time Check wiring and splices for short circuit Replace defective solenoid Carefully turn solenoid or manual bleed screw if present clockwise to close and shut off valve Repair replace valve as necessary 34 Replacing the Fuse The Rain Dial utilizes a 2 0A Slow blow fuse to protect the controller on the 24 VAC input power If the fuse blows check for the probable cause of the condition and take corrective action before replacing the fuse A WARNING The 2 0A safety fuse protects the transformer from damage due to a current overload short circuit condition For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with the same fuse type and rating Ensure power to the controller is disconnected prior to removing or installing fuse 1 Disconnect the main power source
4. to display dashes Press the button to select Odd or press the e button to select Even EVn To turn the Odd Even schedule Off press either button until is displayed Press the Manual button once to select the calendar Month setting January JA will be displayed Press the 8 or button to select the current month abbreviation JA January Fe February MR March AP April My May JN June JL July AU August SE September OC October nO November and DE December 8 Press the Manual button one time to select the Day setting 9 Use the B and buttons to select the current calendar day For example April 4 would be displayed as A 04 10 Press the Manual N button one time to select the Year setting 11 Use the and buttons to select the year 2007 07 12 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position when finished 13 Place the Function switch in the Run position Note When using the Odd Even Date mode the day of the week at the Today position cannot be changed from the calendar day Note Odd Even watering never occurs on day 31 of any month or February 29th of a leap year Note This completes the basic steps required to set up an automatic irrigation Program To set up additional programs simply repeat the step by step process starting at Setting the Valve Run Time Note For advanced control of pump or master valve operation refer to
5. 12 vc PEEEREEE CSG 4 E 2 10 4 Installation Procedures Installing the Controller Cabinet Locate the indoor model in a protected area such as a garage within 5 1 5m of a grounded electrical outlet Locate the outdoor model avoiding direct exposure to sun and irrigation spray Do not install the controller within 5 1 5 m of any motorized equipment 1 Drive a 10 wood screw provided into a wall stud at a convenient level leaving about 1 4 6 5 mm of the screw exposed Note Use screw anchors when installing on drywall or masonry Hang the controller on the screw using the keyhole slot provided To secure the controller drive one or two screws through the lower mounting holes provided Note The Outdoor cabinet lower mounting holes have a thin flash Ing that is easily penetrated when installing the mounting screws Connecting the Valve Wires Note Using 14 18 gauge irrigation valve connection cable is recommended Always use a cable that has at least one wire for each valve and one wire for the valve common connection Secure all wire splices using water proof wire connectors 1 2 Route the wire cable from the controller to the valve location To provide a Valve Common wire attach either lead of each valve solenoid to one cable wire The white wire is generally used for this connection Attach a separate cable wire to the remaining lead from each valve soleno
6. allow enough time to run the entire cycle before midnight e Avoid excessive watering All three programs A B and C are always on Start times entered for any program will begin automati cally when that time occurs Multiple programs 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 feature e Avoid Creating a low water pressure condition Start times assigned to different programs are independent If you set identical or overlapping start times all can turn on at the same time The maximum flow might exceed the water supply available To avoid this situation allow more time between start times to reduce the number of valves running at one time Also make sure that different programs have different start times e Establishing new lawns Having short multiple watering cycles each day is especially useful when establishing a new lawn e Help with electrical problems The Rain Dial will display a station number and the word FUS if a short circuit on a valve control circuit is detected The station will be skipped allowing the remaining stations to run in the Program watering cycle Why three watering programs Different plant types requires vary ing amounts of water Rain Dial allows you to segregate different plant types and assign watering in three different programs A B amp C The follow
7. the controller cabinet through the field wire opening 2 Secure the ground wire to the terminal labeled Earth Ground RA sa Ni M 8 Copper clad Ground Rod in moist soil Metal Water Pipe Connecting the Power Source Indoor Models 1 Route the plug in transformer cable through the small hole provided in the bottom of the cabinet Tie a knot in the cable to provide a strain relief and connect the wires to the terminals labeled 24 VAC in either order Close the control module and plug the transformer into a wall outlet The controller is now ready to program and operate Note To immediately test run the Rain Dial irrigation control system refer to the Station Test Run Feature on page 15 Figure 6 24 VAC 30VA Transformer 14 Connecting the Power Source Outdoor Model WARNING All electrical components must meet applicable national and local electrical codes including installation by quali fied personnel These codes may require a junction box installed on controller s 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 The connection wire must have insulation rated 105 C min Verify that power has been turned off at the power source by using an AC volt meter prior to connecting controller wiring A Caution The con
8. to the controller 2 Open the controller door 3 Pull the control module open by grasping it from the right edge press the module release tab on the outdoor model 4 Locate the fuse on the PC board see page 9 Carefully remove the fuse from the retaining clip 5 Install a new 2 0A slow blow fuse ensuring that it is properly seated in the retaining clip 6 Reconnect power to the controller Note If the 9V battery did not support the control module power requirement current time and day will need to be reset Refer to pages 5 and 6 for battery replacement procedure Remote Control Feature The Rain Dial controller is remote ready and is fully compatible with both Irritrol Handheld Remote Control models the close range residential model KSR KIT and the long range commercial model CMR KIT Both remote models offer the same convenient remote con trol features Refer to the user guide provided with each remote kit for complete information As shown in the illustration below the KSR KIT receiver plug assembly simply plugs into the receptacle provided in the back of the Rain Dial control module The CMR KIT receiver plug assembly also requires connection to the 24 VAC power terminals Note The receiver plug assembly of the two remote models look similar but are not interchangeable EARTH OUND 7 8 CMR CC Receiver Plug Assembly for CMR KIT Handheld Remote Kit
9. will indicate the station run time selected for test cycle h N co Es o 0 LI Water Budget Shows current Water Budget setting of O 100 or OFF Clear Program Memory Indicates clear memory function is selected Well Recovery Delay Shows amount of delay time set between stations 1 second to 2 hours or OFF 18 dl Lo Pump circuit On Off during well recovery Indicates if pump circuit will be On or Off during a well recovery period Program Stacking Overlap If program stacking is selected 1 0n will be displayed If program overlap is selected 3 on will be displayed Information Displayed During Operation _______ EE With the Function Switch in the RUN position and the dial set to Current Time the currently operating valve number will be displayed Automatic Mode with No Program ON With the GE Function Switch in the RUN position the current time with a flashing colon is displayed If the colon is not flashing the controller is using battery power Automatic or Semi Auto Mode With Program ON 3 Displays the current time Turn the dial to an active NI valve and the display will show the valve number the program A B or C and the time remaining for that valve to run Manual Mode With the Dial pointing to the appro 7 priate valve number the display shows the valve s number an M for manual and the time remaining for the valve to run Diagnostic Circuit Breake
10. I Turn the Dial to the Current Time position when finished Setting the Program Cycle Start Time s Each Program can have up to three separate watering cycle start times Generally one start time is sufficient for most applications Multiple start times and short run times work well for growing in a new lawn or establishing fresh sod 20 A OO N Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position Place the Program switch to select A Bor C Turn the Dial to the Start Time 1 position Use the and buttons to set the start time Hold the button down to scroll The display will continuously scroll through the minutes and hours Note To turn a Start Time OFF select one increment past 11 59 or 5 59 AM or PM Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the remaining program cycle start times you wish to set Turn the Dial to the Current Time position when finished Setting the Watering Day Schedule Three types of watering schedules are available for each Program e Weekdays Enables individual days of the week to be set to water e Skip Days Sets watering days by frequency For example every day 01 every other day 02 etc e Odd Even Date Sets watering days by Odd or Even calender day number To Set a Weekday Schedule 1 2 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position Place the Program switch to select A B or C 3 Turn the Dial to select the Schedule Sun Sat weekda
11. Ir r itr ol Get more done Ram Dial 6 9 and 12 Station Irrigation System Controller New Rain Delay Feature Postpones automatic watering up to 9 days See page 24 for details User s Guide e Setup Installation e Programming e Troubleshooting Indoor and Outdoor Models RD 600 RD 900 O RD 1200 AK Table of Contents Key Features ici Se ene eee ss ques 2 3 Getting Started sic paa waa KAG KAKABAHAN NS ou wan dene 4 Battery Installation and Armchair Programming 4 5 Overview Control Module Interface 6 7 Overview Internal Controller Components 8 9 Installation Procedures 02 000 cence eens 10 15 Installing the Controller Cabinet 10 Connecting the Valve Wires 0c ee aee 10 11 Connecting the Earth Ground aaa aeaaaee aaa 12 Connecting the Power Source 13 15 INGOOF MODES paro Gr te AA ara ar een dee ews me ee 13 Outdoor ModelS a ma maa aa BAKLA WT GA Ses pad os 14 15 Station Test Run Feature AA 15 Getting the Most From Your Rain Dial Controller 16 17 Why Three Programs a 17 Sample Watering Plan a 17 What the Display Indicates 18 19 Basic Programming Procedures 20 23 Setting the Current Time and Day 20 Setting the Valve Run Time 000 eee eee 20 Setting the
12. On Off during timed delay For systems using a pres sure pump slow closing valves would require the pump to be active during a delay between stations a well water recovery system may not Rain Dial provides the choice Built in circuit protection Helps protect Rain Dial s electronic components from damage due to power surges Diagnostic Circuit Breaker Enables the controller to detect and bypass any station with a short circuit or faulty solenoid Displays FUS and the bypassed station number for easy troubleshooting Clear Program Memory Enables individual Program memory to be cleared without affecting other Programs Reset to Factory Program Defaults Enables factory default operating parameters to be easily restored if needed Getting Started Battery Installation amp Armchair Programming Installing the 9V battery serves two important purposes first to enable the Rain Dial to be fully programmed prior to installation and second to keep the control module synchronized with current time and date during a main power interruption lasting more than 24 hours The control module is designed to be easily removed for complete programming in a more convenient setting such as your favorite armchair To remove the control module simply unplug the ribbon cable connector from the printed circuit board then carefully remove the module from it s snap in hinges The Rain Dial features non volatile memory which k
13. Program Cycle Start Time s 20 21 Setting the Watering Day Schedule 21 23 To Set a Weekday Schedule 21 To Set a Skip Days Schedule 22 To Set an Odd Even Date Schedule 22 Day Exclusion Feature sus pgs kA NAGA GWA DEL FG GT DE 23 Special Functions and Features 24 29 Rain Delay Feature 00 0 cece ee 24 Water Budget Feature aaa 24 Stack Overlap Control Feature 25 MV Pump per Station Feature 26 Well Recovery Delay Feature 26 Pump Control During Well Recovery Feature 27 Diagnostic Circuit Breaker Feature 28 Clear Program Memory Feature 28 Factory Default Reset Feature 29 Manual Operations eee eee 30 31 Semi Automatic Operation 30 Manual Station Operation a 31 In Case of a Problem eee ee 32 34 Customer Support Information 32 Troubleshooting Information 32 33 Replacing the FUSE 34 Remote Control Feature ees 35 Specifications a susas KAG ALA KA ia 36 FCC RUGS aaa ma bes cates NAK DENSA AA EU da DE 37 Product Inquiry Information Back Page Key Features Congratulations You have selected one of the most feature packed yet simple to use sprinkler
14. ations running at a time Works with the Manual Advance feature to move up through the station sequence Place the Function switch in the Run position Turn the Dial to the Station Number to be manually operated Use the and buttons to set a manual operation run time ranging from 1 minute to 5 9 hours 4 Press the Manual Qj button to start the operation 5 If this is the only station to be run manually skip step 6 and continue at step 7 below To add additional stations to the manual run operation repeat steps 2 through 4 as needed then continue at step 7 Note Depending upon the Stack Overlap setting additional stations selected beyond the one or three option setting will register as OFF when entered with the Manual button However they will be placed stacked in the manual sequence to run Turn the Dial to the Current Time position Note Once started the station sequence can be manually advanced by pressing the Manual Qf button Note To terminate manual watering operations place the Function switch momentarily in the OFF position 31 a Case of a Problem If a problem arises with your new Rain Dial controller that cannot be resolved with the following troubleshooting solutions give us a call and we will be glad to help Our Customer Support Team is available to answer any question or concern you may have regarding your Rain Dial controller or any Irritrol product Call us toll
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16. e Skip Days Special Functions position 3 Press the Manual button 6 times from the initial Skip Days screen to display 3 On three programs stations overlap 4 Press the or button to toggle between 3 On and 1 On stack one program station at a time 5 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position 6 Place the Function switch in the Run position 25 26 MV Pump Control per Station Feature This feature enables the MV Pump circuit to be automatically turned On and Off by specific station as needed where only certain sta tions require a booster pump to increase system pressure The default setting is pump On P ON for all stations Note Applies to the station regardless of its Program assignment 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Turn the Dial to the desired station number station run time will be displayed 3 Press the Manual button P ON Pump On will be displayed 4 Press button to select P OF Pump Off Press the button to reselect P On 5 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position 6 Place the Function switch in the Run position Well Recovery Delay Feature The Well Recovery Delay feature enables an adjustable delay period ranging from 1 second to 2 hours to be entered between consecutive stations during a watering cycle to compensate for well cistern recovery time or slow closing valves 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Place t
17. ed in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment does harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter mined 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 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 004 000 00345 4 International This is a CISPR 22 Class B product 37 For Product Inquiries U S A Australia PO Box 489 Irritrol PTY Ltd Riverside California 92502 53 Howards Road Tel 909 785 3623 Beverley SA 5009 800 634 8873 Tel 08 8300 3633 Europa Irritrol Europe s p a Via dell Artigianato 1 3 Loc Prato della Corta 00065 Fiano Romano Roma Italia Tel 39 0765 455201 Ir r itr ol Get more done 2007 Irritrol e www irritrol
18. een P OF and P On Pump On Turn the Dial to the Current Time position Place the Function switch in the Run position 21 28 Diagnostic Circuit Breaker Feature The message FUS and the malfunctioning station number will be displayed if a short circuit is detected The station will be bypassed during the watering cycle enabling the remaining stations in the watering cycles to run The FUS display will alternate with the current time display IMPORTANT Determine the cause of the problem and take corrective action as necessary With the Dial set in the Current Time position press any button to clear the FUS display Clear Program Memory Feature The Clear Program memory feature enables any Program to be quickly erased when removal or reprogramming is desired The memory erase function applies only to the specified Program leaving all remaining Program setup information intact IMPORTANT The Clear Program process completely erases all operating information from the selected Program no start times run times or active days Note To return the Program back to factory default settings refer Factory Default Reset Feature on page 29 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position Place the Program switch to select A Bor C Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position Press the Manual button three times from the initial Skip Days screen to display CLr Clear
19. eeps the programming information intact even if the battery dies or is disconnected Note The battery is not capable of operating the sprinkler valves Main AC power must be applied to the controller to enable operation Installing the Battery 1 Open the controller door 2 Pull the control module open by grasping it from the right edge press the module release tab on the outdoor model 3 Locate the battery compartment at the top of the control module Press down and outward on top of the cover to remove 4 Attach the battery clip to the supplied 9V alkaline battery 5 Store the battery in the compartment and reinstall the cover 6 The display will begin flashing 12 00 AM press any button to halt Note To begin setting up a watering Program refer to Basic Programming Procedures on page 20 A CAUTION To avoid hazards from improper battery type installation always replace the battery with the same or equivalent battery type Always dispose of used batteries properly as recommended by the battery manufacturer Figure 1 Battery Compartment Cover 9 Volt Alkaline Battery Overview Control Module Interface 1 Program Switch e Three position slide switch used to select Program A Bor C for setup program review and manual operation 2 LCD Display e High contrast LCD panel displays all controller programming and operating information 3 Plus and Minus Buttons e Pu
20. emporary run time from 1 to 10 minutes Perfect for a quick check of the system after installation or service 1 Place the Function switch in the Run position 2 Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position 4 Press the Manual MM button one time to move from the initial Skip Day screen to the Station Test screen 3 Use the amp and amp buttons to set the desired run time 5 Press the Semi Auto WJ button to start the watering cycle 6 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position Note Once started the station sequence can be manually advanced by pressing the Manual jf button 15 16 Getting the Most from Your Rain Dial Controller e The basic watering cycle Once a program is given a start time it causes each station with an assigned run time in the program to operate in sequence beginning with the lowest numbered station When all stations have run in sequence the watering cycle is over e Avoid unexpected start times 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 is delayed until the first is complete so the start time may not occur when you expect it In addition increasing run time in the water budget feature may cause an overlap that delays successive start times e Avoid watering on a non watering day If you use Odd Even date scheduling be careful when planning start times to
21. free at 1 800 634 TURF 8873 Monday through Friday 7 30 AM to 4 00 PM Pacific Also see us online at www irritrol com for complete information on the entire Irritrol product line Troubleshooting Possible Cause Some valves do not operate No valves operate Defective solenoid and or loose wire connection Function Switch in OFF position Deflective valve sole noid Loose wire connection Day set to OFF Skip Days incorrectly set Start Times set to OFF Rain Delay active Test and replace sole noid Secure wire con nections Check for connection continuity Set switch to Run or Manual position Test and replace valve solenoid Secure wire connec tions especially the common wire or VC connection Check current day in display Set Dial to the correct day and check setting Check and reprogram Skip Days schedule option Reset Start Times Turn off Rain Delay Problem Possible Cause exert at wrong exert Blank display Program won t display Incorrect display after a power outage or being unplugged Watering on wrong day Watering day schedule not set correctly Current time is wrong Power outage occurred and flashing without battery backup Display is flashing FUS and station number are shown Valve will not turn off with Function switch in the OFF position Current Time of paaa paaa set No power Wrong Function switch
22. he Program switch to select A B or C 3 Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position 4 Press the Manual button 4 times from the initial Skip Days screen to display W 00 no delay 5 Use the 83 and buttons to set the desired time 0 59 seconds 1 59 minutes or 1 0 2 0 hours Note Hold the button down to scroll The display will continuously scroll from seconds to minutes to hours 00 no delay 6 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position 7 Place the Function switch in the Run position Pump Control During Well Recovery The Pump Circuit Control feature enables the pump or master valve to be automatically turned On or Off in conjunction with the Well Recovery Delay feature The pump master valve circuit is energized at the beginning of the watering operation and remains on for the duration of the cycle In some systems the pump is not pressure limited and will continue to operate during a delay in the watering cycle causing a pump Dead Head or over pressure condition Similar to all other Special Functions this feature is Program specific applying only to the selected Program 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Place the Program switch to select A B or C 3 4 Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position Press the Manual button 5 times from the initial Skip Days screen to display P 0F Pump Off Press the or button to toggle betw
23. id Note the wire color used for each connection to reference at the controller Route the cable into the controller through the large opening in the base of the cabinet Note The outdoor cabinet has a threaded opening for optional 1 25 conduit installation Install conduit at this time as necessary Cut the cable back as necessary then strip 1 2 13 mm of insulation from the end of each wire Using a small screwdriver connect each valve wire to a numbered valve terminal referring to the wire color code used for each valve connection 6 Connect the Valve Common wire to the terminal labeled VC 7 Connect the master valve or pump start relay control wire if applicable to the terminal labeled MV PUMP Note The controller does not supply power to operate the pump The pump start relay or master valve must have a nominal coil voltage of 24 VAC at 0 375A Figure 4 pole oye eo Valve Common Wire gt to Terminal VC Sprinkler Control Valves 0 5A max per Station Master Valve or Pump Start Relay Connecting the Earth Ground Note The built in circuit protection in all Rain Dial controllers requires an earth ground path such as a copper clad ground rod or metal water pipe to help protect the controller from power surges and is especially important in lightning prone areas 1 Connect a 12 16 gauge solid copper wire to the ground device and route into
24. ing example below shows how this can be accomplished Sample Watering Plan Program Start Time Valve Location A 1 5 00 AM 1 3 00 PM 1 4 00 AM 2 7 30 PM Figure 9 Front Lawn Back yard Side Yard Trees drip Garden Garden Run Time Schedule 15 min 15 min 10 min 2 hrs 5 min 5 min Odd Odd Odd Mon Skip Days 1 Skip Days 1 17 What the Display Indicates Information Displayed When Programming The Display will show the following information with the Function switch in the Set Programs position in conjunction with the following Dial settings Valve Run Time Shows run time in minutes or hours Also displays OFF for unused valves Start Times Displays Program time or OFF for unused start times Skip Days Shows days numbered 1 31 or OFF and Once Every will be displayed Schedule Displays ON or OFF If Skip Days has been set three dashes Skip Mode will be displayed Odd Even Date Shows Odd or Evn Even water ing day schedule if selected or OFF if excluded I A Today Displays seven individual days for a weekly schedule or displays the day in the Skip Day interval LW IC 1 31 for a Skip Days schedule Pump Circuit On Off during station operation Indicates if the pump circuit will be On or Off when the station runs e Special Functions Dial Setting Test Run Cycle All station numbers with an assigned run time will be shown T 1 10 minutes
25. m cabinet to facilitate Armchair Programming or service 3 Ground Terminal EARTH GROUND e Connection terminal for earth ground conductor wire 4 2A Slow blow Fuse e Safety fuse provides current overload protection to the 24 VAC power source caused by a short circuit condition 5 24 VAC Terminals e Connection terminals for plug in transformer Also provides power source for CMR KIT handheld remote 6 Valve Common Terminal VC e Connection terminal for the valve field common wire 7 Master Valve Pump Terminal MV PUMP e Connection terminal for master valve or 24 VAC pump start relay 8 Numbered Valve Terminals e Connection terminals for valve wires One terminal provided per valve station RD 1200 12 station model shown 9 Remote Control Plug Receptacle e Phone style jack provided for connection of a CMR KIT or KSR KIT K handheld remote adapter cable Refer to Remote Control Feature on page 35 A Caution The Rain Dial is designed to operate 24 VAC valve solenoids rated at 0 25A 6 VA Current total load must not exceed 1 0A maximum A maximum of two solenoids per station terminal may be used but not to exceed 0 5A per station No more than three solenoids plus MV Pump circuit should be on at any one time To prevent controller damage do not link the valve common wire of two or more controllers Use a separate valve common wire for each controller VAC cad fx aa a 9 101
26. nables individual days within an Odd Even or Skip Days schedule to be excluded from operation Overlapping or Stacking of Programs Enables Programs or manual stations to operate one at a time or 3 simultaneously Station Test Program Enables a test run time to be set for all stations and operated in sequence Perfect for new installations e Live programming Enables programming changes to be made at any time even during watering Fully automatic semi automatic and manual station operations Manual Advance Enables quick manual advance up through the station sequence Works in all Automatic Semi auto and Manual operations Off or Stop Immediately stops and prevents all watering activity without disturbing Programs Four places available to quickly remove start times Enables Start Times to be turned Off between 11 59 PM 12 00 AM 11 59 AM 12 00 PM 5 59 AM 6 00 AM and 5 59 PM 6 00 PM Rain Delay Enables automatic watering to be postponed from 1 to 9 days then automatically resume scheduled watering Water Budget Enables the run time of all stations within a Program to be scaled up or down from 0 to 200 MV Pump On Off per station Enables activation of the Master Valve Pump circuit to be controlled by individual stations Timed delay between stations Enables a timed delay period to occur between stations in sequence to compensate for slow closing valves and or well recovery time Pump
27. ncrement below OF 1 current time will be displayed Water Budget Feature The Water Budget feature enables the run time of all stations assigned to a Program to simultaneously adjusted up or down by percentage from O OFF 200 in 10 increments 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position NM Place the Program switch to select A B or C Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position Press the Manual button two times from the initial Skip Day screen to display 100 Use the and J buttons to set the desired percentage Note To turn the Program Off press the button to display OFF one increment below 10 BS O 01 6 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position 7 Place the Function switch in the Run position 24 Stack Overlap Control Feature The Stack Overlap Control feature provides the option to restrict operation to one Program or station at a time stacked or to enable three Programs or three stations to operate concurrently overlap Note The Stack option prevents another Program or station from starting until the one in operation is finished If a Program s start time is delayed past midnight it will not run IMPORTANT Selecting the Overlap option can cause the electrical and or hydraulic capacity of your irrigation system to be exceeded Plan your watering operations carefully 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Turn the Dial to th
28. pages 26 and 27 to review and apply the optional control features Day Exclusion Feature The Day Exclusion feature enables specific weekdays to be exclud ed from a Skip Days or Odd Even watering schedule Since both of these scheduling methods result in random watering day patterns preventing watering on or before scheduled mowing maintenance days is often required and easily accomplished 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position Place the Program switch to select A B or C Turn the Dial to the Schedule Day to be excluded Press the amp or amp button display OFF Repeat steps 3 and 4 to exclude additional days Turn the Dial to the Current Time position N O aA W PD Place the Function switch in the Run position 23 Special Functions and Features Rain Delay Feature The Rain Delay enables the Rain Dial to suspend all automatic watering activity from 1 to 9 days 1 Place the Function switch in the OFF position 2 Press the 8 button to set 1 to 9 delay days OF 1 OF 9 3 Place the Function switch in the Run position The display will begin alternating between the current time and the number of delay days remaining The delay day number will decrease each day until watering automatically resumes at the end of the selected delay period Note To disable Rain Delay at any time returning the controller to active mode repeat steps 1 and 2 to decrease the Rain Delay day to one i
29. r The message FUS and the effected station number will be displayed alternating with the current time of day Rain Delay When the Rain Delay feature is in use the display will alternate between the current time of day and the number of days remaining until automatic watering resumes This example indicates 9 delay days remaining 19 Basic Programming Procedures Setting the Current Time and Day 1 Place the Mode Switch in the Set Programs center position N Turn the Dial to the Current Time position Use the and buttons to set the current time note the cor rect AM PM designation Hold the button down to scroll 0 4 Turn the Dial to the Today position 5 Use the amp and amp buttons to set the current day abbreviation 6 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position when finished Setting the Valve Run Time Each station can have a different run time assignment in each pro gram A B and C The run time can be set from 1 to 59 minutes in one minute increments or from 1 to 5 9 hours in o hour increments 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs center position 2 Place the Program switch to select A B or C 3 Turn the Dial to the Valve Run Time number to be set 4 Use the and buttons to set the run time Hold the button down to scroll The display will continuously scroll from minutes to hours Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining valves you wish to set O C
30. sh buttons used to increase and decrease display values during controller setup programming and manual operations Adjusts values incrementally press and release or by rapid scrolling press and hold 4 Dial e A 25 position rotary switch used to select stations start times watering days and special functions for setup programming and manual operations 5 Manual Button e Push button used to start and control manual operations by station Also serves as an advance button for setup programming and manual operations 6 Function Switch e A three position slide switch used to select one of three con troller function modes Off or Stop Stops all current watering operations prevents all automatic and manual operations and used in setting Rain Delay feature Set Programs Enables watering program setup values to be selected and changed Run or Manual Normal switch position for all automatic and manual watering operations 7 Semi Auto Start Button e Push button used to manually start Program A B or C watering cycle as selected or the Station Test Run feature Figure 2 CURRENT 1 Today TIME Skip Days Special Functions NI MENA 0 s RD 1200 MES SEMI AUTO E MANUAL Start A B or C Overview Internal Controller Components 1 Battery Compartment e Snap in cover provides easy access to 9V alkaline battery 2 Control Module Ribbon Cable e Quick disconnect for easy removal of control module fro
31. system controllers available To acquaint yourself with your new controller take just a few min utes to review some key Rain Dial features then follow the recom mended procedures for installation programming and operation Modular design Provides easy access to valve wiring terminals and battery Simple snap out control module for convenient Armchair programming before installation Remote Control ready Built in remote plug jack for use with Irritrol handheld remote models CMR KIT and KSR KIT Non volatile Memory Keeps user defined watering program information in memory for years without power Super Cap Maintains current time and date up to 24 hours without A C power input or battery backup Battery back up Maintains current time and date during an inter mittent power outage Also enables the Rain Dial to be programmed before prior to installation 3 independent watering Programs Enables different watering routines to be set for trees lawns and garden 3 Start Times per Program Provides three separate watering cycle start times for each Program Skip Days scheduling Enables watering days to be determined by an interval ranging from 1 to every 31 days Odd Even date scheduling Municipalities and water purveyors will sometimes mandate Odd Even date watering as a water conservation measure No problem for Rain Dial Day Exclusion with Odd Even and Skip Days scheduling E
32. troller must be connected to a grounded power source Do not connect to one phase of a 3 phase power supply used by a pump or other electrical equipment Note Electrical conduit and adapters are not supplied with the con troller but are generally required by electrical codes Check local codes and install accordingly Note Australian controller models are equipped with a plug in power cord For power connection insert the plug into a grounded 240 VAC 50 Hz outlet 1 Install a 1 2 13 mm NPT threaded conduit body to the trans former assembly nipple From the conduit body install electrical conduit to the AC power source as required 2 Route the Hot Neutral and Equipment Ground wires through the conduit into the conduit body 3 Using the proper size wire connectors splice the mating wires as shown in Figure 7 4 Close and secure the conduit body cover 5 Apply power to the controller and check controller operation If the controller is not operating disconnect the power at the source and have a qualified electrician check for possible short circuit CAUTION Keep the outdoor cabinet closed and locked when possible to protect electronic components Store keys 2 in a safe location See Figure 8 Figure 7 1 2 13 mm AN Conduit Body Equipment Ground to Green Figure 8 Station Test Run Feature The Station Test Run feature enables all stations to be automatical ly operated in sequence using a t
33. y 7 Reinstall the battery 8 Reprogram the controller 29 30 Manual Operations Semi Automatic Operation Semi Automatic operation enables a selected Program watering cycle to be started manually Once running the manual advance feature enables you to step through the programmed station sequence 1 Place the Function switch in the Run position 2 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position 3 Place the Program switch to select A Bor C 4 Press the Semi Auto button to start the watering cycle Note Once started the station sequence can be manually advanced by pressing the Manual NM button Note The Manual Advance feature applies to all Automatic Semi Automatic and Station Test watering operations for the selected Program Note To terminate watering operations place the Function switch momentarily in the OFF position Manual Station Operation Manual Station operation provides manual control at the individual station level and provides the following four control options Station s can be operated for a one time run duration without altering the station s set run time in an automatic Program Operation can be limited to only one station running manually or set to allow three stations to run at the same time Note Refer to Program Stack Overlap Control on page 25 for additional information on this feature All stations can be set stacked for manual operation with either one or three st
34. y posi tion you wish to set Use the and buttons to select ON of OFF Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the remaining days you wish to set for the selected program Turn the Dial to the Current Time position when finished 21 22 To Set a Skip Days Schedule Note To set a Skip Days schedule Odd Even mode must be OFF 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Place the Program switch to select A B or C 3 4 Use the 83 and buttons to select Once Every 01 31 to set Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position the Skip Day interval Note Once a Skip Days interval is selected OFF will be replaced with Once Every and the Skip Days number you select 5 Turn the Dial to the Today position 6 Use the and buttons to select the current day in the interval T For example watering is set to occur every four days on day 4 and you want the next watering day to be in three days select 01 in two days select 02 tomorrow select 03 or today select 04 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position when finished To Set an Odd Even Date Schedule Note To set an Odd Even schedule Skip Days mode must be OFF 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Place the Program switch to select A B or C 3 4 Press the Manual button repeatedly seven times from the Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position initial Skip Day screen
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