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1. a Water Budget value can be applied to individual Programs by specific months when seasonal water budgeting is preferred This is a great feature for water smart applications MV Pump control by station Enables automatic Master Valve Pump operation to be controlled by individual stations Station sequence delay Provides an adjustable delay period between stations during the operating sequence to accommodate slow closing valves or a required well recovery period MV Pump control during station delay Enables Master Valve Pump operation to be active or inactive during a station delay period Rain Dial R provides the choice Built in circuit protection Helps protect the controller s electronic components from damage due to power and nearby lightning 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 Program memory to be cleared and reset independently of other Programs Reset to Factory Program Defaults Enables factory default Program settings to be easily restored if required 4 Getting Started Battery Installation amp Armchair Programming Installing a 9V battery user provided serves two important functions first it enables the Rain Dial R to be fully programmed prior to installation and second it keeps2. i gt ea 2 hd C 18 8 9 10 11 ETE Meier Irritrol w Jumper Wire Removed Connecting a Remote Control Unit optional The Rain Dial R controller is remote ready and is fully compatible with both Irritrol Handheld Remote Control models the close range residential model KSR KIT K and the long range commercial model CMR 1 KIT Both handheld remote systems offer similar control features Refer to the user guide provided with each remote kit for complete information As shown in the illustration below the KSR KIT K receiver plug assembly simply plugs into the receptacle provided in the back of the Rain Dial R control module The CMR 1 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 24 VAC 12 VC A OES 7 8 9 10 11 EEEEEEEEL EER i OE TE CA 03 Receiver Plug CMR CC Receiver Plug for KSR KIT Remote for CMR 1 KIT Remote 13 14 Connecting an Earth Ground Device Note In order for the electrical surge components built into your Rain Dial R to function properly the controller must be connected to an earth ground device such as a copper clad ground rod or metal water pipe using solid copper wire This connection is especially important when the controller is installed in a lightning prone area 1 Connect a 12 16 AWG 2m
3. Even date watering schedule watering will not occur on the same days from week to week To restrict watering on specific weekdays e g for scheduled mowing or maintenance use the Day Exclusion feature as follows Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position Select Program A B or C Turn the Dial to the Day to be excluded Press the amp button display OFF Repeat steps 3 and 4 to exclude additional days Return the Dial to the Current Time position Return the Function switch to the Run position OO POND This completes the basic programming requirements for automatic operation To utilize the various Rain Dial R Special Functions continue on pages 26 29 25 26 Special Functions Rain Delay The Rain Delay feature enables automatic watering operation to be suspended for a period of 1 to 9 days then resume watering automatically as scheduled 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position 3 Press the Manual button repeatedly to display rd0 Rain Delay 0 days Press the buttons to select a Rain Delay period of 1 to 9 days D O1 Return the Dial to the Current Time position Return the Function switch to the Run position O Note When the Rain Delay function is active the display will alternately indicate the current time of day and the number of days remaining until autom
4. Time position 7 Return the Function switch in the Run position 29 30 Pump Control During Station Delay The Pump Control feature is generally used in conjunction with the Station Delay feature enabling the pump master valve to be turned on or off between consecutive stations during a watering cycle For example a system with slow closing valves may require an auxiliary pump to remain on throughout the watering cycle to assist valve closure Alternately a system utilizing a well water supply source may require the auxiliary pump to be off when an extended delay period between stations is required for adequate well recovery time Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position Place the Program switch to select A B or C Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position Press the Manual button repeatedly to display P OF Pump Off Press the amp button to toggle between P OF and P On Return the Dial to the Current Time position Return the Function switch in the Run position Pump Control Option By default the pump control circuit is activated simultaneously with any automatic or manual valve station operation When pump oper ation is not required for specific valve stations e g drip irrigation the pump control circuit can be easily disabled as needed Note The Pump control option applies to the selected valve station regardless of its Program assignment 1 Place the Functio
5. amp button to select O A WwW N Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position Even EVn Note To turn Off an Odd Even Date schedule press the E or button to display dashes Press the Manual button one time to select the calendar Month January JA will be displayed 7 Press the amp buttons to adjust the month setting 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 Press the amp buttons to select the current calendar day Example September 17th would be displayed as S 17 10 Press the Manual button one time to select the Year setting 11 Press the D amp buttons to select the year 09 2009 13 When finished return the Dial to the Current Time position 12 Repeat steps 2 10 for each Program as needed 14 Return the Function switch to the Run position Note When an Odd Even schedule is used confirm that the current day of the week is correctly set by turning the Dial to the Today position If the day of the week is incorrect adjust the month day and year settings to properly synchronize the controller Also note that when using an Odd Even schedule watering never occurs on the 31st of any month or February 29th of a leap year Day Exclusion Feature When using a Skip Days and Odd
6. battery manufacturer Figure 1 Battery Compartment Cover 9 Volt Alkaline Battery mi included Overview Control Module Interface 1 Program Switch e Three position slide switch used to select Program A B or 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 Push 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 a Next button to step forward through various setup programming and manual operations 6 Function Switch A three position slide switch used to select one of three controller function modes Off or Stop Stops all current watering operations and prevents all automatic and manual operations Set Programs Enables automatic 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 an automatic watering Pro
7. midnight any remaining scheduled Programs stacked in queue will be canceled Selecting the Overlap option can cause the electrical and or hydraulic capacity of your irrigation system to be exceeded Always plan your watering schedule carefully Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position Press the Manual button repeatedly to display 3 On three programs or stations can run concurrently To select the Stack option press the ES button to choose 1 On 5 Return the Dial to the Current Time position N iN 6 Return the Function switch to the Run position Station Delay Irrigation systems that utilize a well water source or have slow closing valves may require a delay period to occur between con secutive stations during a watering cycle The Station Delay feature enables a delay period to be set from 1 second to 2 hours 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Place the Program switch to select A B or C 3 Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position 4 Press the Manual button repeatedly to display W 00 no delay 5 _ Press the D buttons to set the delay time 00 59 seconds 01 59 minutes MIN or 1 0 2 0 hours HR Note Hold the button down to scroll The display will continuously scroll from seconds to minutes to hours 00 no delay time 6 Return the Dial to the Current
8. the control module synchronized with current time and date during a main power interruption lasting more than 24 hours Note The battery is not capable of operating the sprinkler valves Main AC power must be applied to the controller to enable operation 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 R features non volatile memory which keeps the programming information intact even if the battery dies or is disconnected 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 Press down and outward on top of the battery compartment cover to remove See Figure 1 4 Attach the battery clip to a 9V Alakaline battery 5 Stow the battery into 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 22 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
9. time note AM PM Note When using the or S button press and release to adjust in steps or press and hold to scroll 4 Turn the Dial to the Today position 5 Press the amp or amp button to select the current day abbreviation 22 Note If Odd Even schedule or Monthly Water Budget is used the current day of the week is preset and cannot be changed 6 Return the Dial to the Current Time position 7 Return the Function switch to the Run position Note The flashing colon indicates AC power is present If the colon is not flashing the controller is operating on battery power only Setting the Valve Run Time Duration Each valve station can have an individual run time assignment in each Program Run time can be set for 1 59 minutes in 1 minute increments or 1 5 9 hours in Yo hour increments 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs center position 2 Select Program A B or C 3 Turn the Dial to select the valve number 4 Press the amp or button to set the valve run time duration 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all valves to be assigned to the selected Program Repeat steps 2 5 for each Program as needed When finished return the Dial to the Current Time position 8 Place the Function switch in the Run position N O Setting the Program Cycle Start Time s Each Program can have three separate start times For mature landscapes one start time per Program is generally suff
10. wire Note The controller does not supply power to operate a pump The pump start relay must have a nominal coil voltage of 24 VAC rated at 0 375A maximum Figure 4 A v Valve Common Terminal Eb 7 8 10 11 12 Ve MAT sis EE Sprinkler Control Valves Pump Start Relay or Master Valve 3 Common Wire 12 Connecting a Rain Sensor optional The Rain Dial R is designed to work in conjunction with Irritrol Rain Sensor models RS500 RS1000 or Rain Freeze sensor RFS1000 to restrict watering when moisture and or temperature limits are met Note If connecting an alternate make of rain sensor ensure it provides normally closed switch circuit operation A IMPORTANT If a rain sensor is not installed the sensor terminal jumper wire must remain in place and the sensor switch must remain in the Bypass position If either of these conditions are not met automatic and manual operation will be disabled 1 Insert the sensor cable through the bottom of the cabinet 2 Loosen the Sensor terminals and remove the jumper wire 3 Refer to the installation instructions provided with the Rain Sensor and connect wires accordingly 4 Place the Sensor switch in the Active position Note When the Rain Sensor is active all watering operations will be terminated and SEn Sensor ICA will be displayed in the current time dial position i sens WZ Bypass lt gt sg 7 O A e
11. Sensor connection is made Valve Station Terminals e Valve connection terminals one terminal for each valve Terminal layout varies by model 12 station model shown Handheld Remote Control Plug in Port e Modular connector port required for the Irritrol handheld remote control system models CMR KIT or KSR KIT K Figure 3 ae s 9 10 11 12 vC ZAVAC 10 Installation Procedures installing the Controller Cabinet Select a sheltered location for the indoor model Rain Dial R such as a garage or service room preferably within 5 1 5m of a grounded electrical outlet For outdoor controllers choose a location that pro tects against direct exposure to sun and contact with irrigation spray and is at least 5 1 5m away from any motorized equipment 1 Drive the provided stainless steel screw into a wall stud at a conve nient height leaving 1 4 6 4mm of the screw shaft exposed Note Use screw anchors when installing on drywall or masonry 2 Hang the controller on the screw using the keyhole shaped slot 3 To secure the controller drive one or two screws through the lower mounting holes Note The lower mounting holes in the Outdoor cabinet have a thin veneer that is easily pierced when installing the mounting screw during installation Connecting the Valve Control Wiring For best results use connection wire cable specifically designed for automatic irrigation systems Use 18 AWG wire for connectio
12. Set Programs ESE e Current Time Displays the current time of day MC LU e Valve Run Times Displays the run time set for a N selected valve number Will indicate 01 59 minutes San 1 0 5 9 hours or Off A etd t x e Start Times Displays start time s assigned to the selected Program TOOT e Today Displays the current day within a Weekday schedule e g Su Mo etc or Skip Days schedule Ott day 1 31 e Schedule Displays ON or OFF for each day in a Weekday schedule When using an Odd Even LI schedule Odd Even or OFF will be displayed for each station When using a Skip Days schedule Once Every 01 31 will be displayed e Special Functions Dial Special Functions e Station Test Cycle All active station numbers pass will be shown at the top of the display T 01 10 tue indicates minutes of run time selected for test cycle e Water Budget Per Program Displays the cur rent Water Budget or OFF If a Monthly Water Budget is in use will be shown ee Clear Program Memory CLr indicates the Clear Program Memory function is selected ee Well Recovery Time Indicates the delay time 00 59 seconds 1 59 minutes or 1 2 hours set to occur between stations in a watering cycle ae co eePump Operation during Station Delay Indicates pump operation is set to On or Off during a station delay period period ee Program Stacking Overlap Indicates Program Stacking 1 O
13. Why Three Programs A typical residential landscape includes various sections of lawn shrubs trees and ground cover all of which require watering on different schedules for optimum plant health and conservation To accommodate this the Rain Dial R provides three independent watering Programs A B and C The example below shows how multiple Programs can be used to easily accomplish this Program Start Time Valve Location Run Time Schedule A 1 5 00 AM 1 Front Lawn 15 min Odd 2 Back yard 15 min Odd 3 Side Yard 10min Odd B 1 3 00 PM 4 Trees drip 2 hrs Mon C 1 4 00 AM 5 Garden 5 min Skip Days 1 2 7 30 PM 5 Garden 5 min Skip Days 1 e Avoid unexpected start times It is possible to set a second start time that begins before the watering 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 with the water budget feature may cause an overlap that delays the next scheduled start time e Avoid watering on a non watering day A watering cycle that continues beyond Midnight will run to completion regardless if the next day is scheduled for watering e Avoid excessive watering By default Programs A B and C can be scheduled to run concurrently overlap This feature can be restricted by sele
14. ant The Clear Program function completely erases all user defined programming information from the selected Program including start times run times and watering day schedule Note To return the Program back to factory default settings refer to Reset Factory Default Programming on page 35 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position Place the Program switch to select A B or C Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position Press the Manual button repeatedly to display CLr Clear Press the ES button one time The display will show the prompt CL Clear 6 To complete the process press the button again to display the prompt End 7 Return the Dial to the Current Time position 8 Return the Function switch to the Run position O A OO N Restore Rain Dial R to Factory Default Settings The Rain Dial R factory default settings for automatic program operation are as follows Current Time 12 00 AM Current Day Sunday Current Date January 1 2008 Program A Weekday watering schedule with all days active One start time at 7 00 AM 10 minute run time on all valve stations 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 W
15. atic operation resumes To cancel Rain Delay at any time decrease Rain Delay setting to O days Water Budget The Water Budget feature enables the run time of all stations assigned to a specific Program to be simultaneously adjusted up or down by percentage From the baseline of 100 run times can be reduced to 0 Off or increased up to 200 To reduce the possibility of over watering when selecting a Water Budget value above 100 the adjusted run time is automatically cut in half and the watering cycle run twice For example adjusting to 200 would first increase a 20 minute station run time to 40 min utes then split the time in half and run two watering cycles back to back with 20 minutes during each cycle All zone run times are retained in the timer memory and returned to their set value when the season adjust is reset to 100 The only time a station run time will appear changed is during operation For additional control a Water Budget factor can be assigned uni versally to a Program or applied to a Program by specific months of the year when Water Budgeting by seasonal demand is preferred Note Each Program is limited to one Water Budget method at a time Applying a Water Budget by monthly demand will override a basic Water Budget adjustment value Conversely to apply a basic Water Budget all months must be set at 100 To Apply a Basic Water Budget 1 Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions posit
16. chedule additional weekdays as needed Repeat steps 2 5 for each Program as needed When finished return the Dial to the Current Time position Return the Function switch to the Run position oO NO 23 24 Note Each Program can have a Skip Days or an Odd Even Date watering schedule but not both One schedule must be turned off to enable the alternate schedule to be selected To Set a Skip Day Schedule T Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Select Program A B or C 3 4 Press the GJ buttons to select the Skip Day interval Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position 01 31 days Note To turn Off a Skip Day schedule press the Gor button to display OFF Turn the Dial to the Today position 6 Press the W buttons to select the current day within the Skip Day interval schedule Note For example if you have selected a 3 day schedule and prefer to have watering start today select 03 To water tomor row select 02 To watering in three days select 01 Repeat steps 2 6 for each Program as needed When finished return the Dial to the Current Time position Return the Function switch to the Run position To Set an Odd Even Date Schedule 1 Select Program A B or C Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position Press the Manual button seven times to display dashes Press the button to select Odd or the
17. cting the Program Stacking option See page 28 Start times entered for any program will begin automatically when that time occurs Using multiple programs enables valve stations to water on different schedules or to provide additional 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 to increase the valve station run time e Avoid Creating a low water pressure condition Start times assigned to different programs are independent If you set identical or overlapping start times more than one valve station can run at the same time The total flow may exceed the available water supply To avoid this situation allow more time between start times to reduce the number of valves running at one time and make sure that multiple Programs do not have the same 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 R will display the station number and the word FUS if a short circuit on a valve station is detected The detected station will be bypassed allowing the remaining stations to run in the Program watering cycle 19 20 What the Display Indicates The following examples represent the display information provided to assist you within the various programming setup and operating modes Programming Mode Function
18. ee eee 20 21 Basic Programming Procedures ss sae sees ke 22 25 Setting the Current Time and Day SEE SS SE se 22 Setting the Valve Run Time Duration 22 Setting the Program Cycle Start Time s 23 Setting the Program Watering Day Schedule 23 25 To Set a Weekday Schedule 0000 ee 23 To Set a Skip Day Schedulei EES ESE SE ee 24 To Set an Odd Even Date Schedule 24 25 Day Exclusion Feature ss ESE SE SE cee eee 25 Special Functions 00 cee eee ees 26 29 RAN DEI is vie ee eo eee eee LS ED OER OUE PER 26 Water Budget NE EE AE OE es 26 28 To Apply a Basic Water Budget 05 27 To Apply a Monthly Water Budget 27 28 Stack Overlap 0 0 0c cc eee eee 29 Station Delay lt 0 weke REK N RR Peas ead eed OSS oo Ped HE 29 Pump Control During Station Delay 30 Pump Control Option c 5445644522052 bouee IE EER neh eee 30 Diagnostic Circuit Breaker ss ska ss ER RR ER RR 31 Fuse Replacement saak ak EER EER REK KERR RA Re 31 Manual Operations is ei sce sed wees EE REM ER EE ee 32 33 Semi automatic Program Operation 004 32 Manual Station Operation 0 0 0 eee ees 33 Clear Program Memory 0000 cece eee N RR ERK Re 34 Restore Rain Dial R to Factory Default Settings 35 Troubleshooting iss cee 36 Contact Information ss i
19. ell Recovery OFF all Programs Water Budget 100 all Programs and months Rain Delay 0 days Stack Overlap Overlap 3 Programs or 3 manual stations To restore factory default settings 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Program position 2 Place the Program switch to select Program B 4 Open the battery compartment and disconnect the battery 3 Leaving the AC power connected carefully unplug the control module ribbon cable from the terminal Board socket 5 Press and hold the Manual button 6 Plug in the ribbon cable and release the Manual button Note With the dial in the Current Time position the display should now show 12 00 AM If it does not repeat the procedure as necessary 7 Connect the battery 8 Reprogram the controller 35 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Display blank No power Check transformer power connections 2A fuse and AC power Some valves do not Faulty or improper Check and correct all operate valve wire connections valve wire connections Debris in valve Inspect clean replace valve solenoid plunger and diaphragm No valves operate Function switch OFF Set switch to Run Faulty valve common Check correct valve wire connection common connection Sensor switch in Active Set switch to Bypass or position no sensor or install terminal jumper jumper connected No start time set Set Program start time Watering on wrong Watering day schedule Correc
20. er 10 nO November 11 and DE December 12 8 With the month selected press the Manual button one time to select the Day setting 9 Use the 3 buttons to select the current calendar day For example April 4 would be displayed as A 04 10 Press the Manual button one time to select the Year setting 11 Press the Q buttons to select the current year 09 2009 12 Press the Manual button as needed to select the Monthly Water Budget display 1 January is selected with its current Water Budget value 100 by default we 13 To change the month selection press the IS SR TED Te Manual button LI 14 Press the 3 buttons to adjust the factor in 1 increments down or up Off or 10 200 15 Repeat steps 13 and 14 to set additional months 15 When finished return the Dial to the Current Time position 16 Return the Function switch to the Run position Stack Overlap The Stack Overlap option determines how the controller will manage concurrently scheduled programs or manually started valve stations By default the Overlap option is selected enabling simultaneous operation of up to three Programs or manual valve stations Selecting the Stack option limits operation to either one automatic Program or manual valve station A Important The Stack option prevents a scheduled Program or manually operated valve station from operating until any current opera tion has been completed or canceled At
21. gram Also used to initiate the Station Test Run operation Figure 2 ES CURRENT Today TIME p N Skip Days Special Functions DE Rr 3 RD 1200 R TIMES Qh EE oa d STOP SEMI AUTO SET PRE Start A B or C Overview Internal Controller Components T 2 10 11 12 Battery Compartment e Snap in cover provides easy access to 9V alkaline battery Control Module Ribbon Cable e Quick disconnect cable control module from cabinet for Armchair Programming or service Earth Ground Terminal e Wire connection terminal for earth ground conductor Sensor Bypass Switch e Switch controls optional rain freeze sensor input Safety Fuse e 2A Slow blow fuse protects against short circuit overload on the 24 VAC input power Power Transformer Connection Terminals 24 VAC e Wire connection terminals for 24 VAC plug in transformer and power connection point for optional CMR KIT remote Valve Common Terminal VC e Wire connection terminal for the valve field common wire Rain Sensor Terminals Sensor e Wire connection terminals for optional Irritrol RainSensor model RS500 RS1000 or RFS1000 Sensor Terminal Jumper e Sensor terminal jumper wire removed only when a rain or rain freeze sensor is connected Master Valve Pump Terminal MV Pump e Wire connection terminal for optional master valve or pump start relay Installed sensor terminal jumper wire removed only when Rain
22. icient When establishing a new lawn using two or three start times with short valve run times can provide the additional irrigation required for grow in at a reduced rate to help prevent runoff and erosion 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Select Program A B or C 3 Turn the Dial to select Start Time 1 2 or 3 4 Press the K or amp button to set the start time note AM PM Note To remove a start time select Off displayed between 11 59 12 00 and 5 59 6 00 AM and PM Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set additional start times for this Program Repeat steps 2 5 for each Program as needed When finished return the Dial to the Current Time position Return the Function switch to the Run position CON OO OI Setting the Program Watering Day Schedule Watering days can be scheduled for each Program using one of the following methods Weekdays Schedules watering for specific days of the week Skip Day Schedules watering days by interval frequency e g every day 01 every other day 02 etc Odd Even Date Schedules watering days based on Odd or Even numbered calender days To set a Weekdays Schedule 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 2 Select Program A B or C 3 Turn the Dial to the desired weekday position 4 Press the button to select the day On or the amp button remove the day Off from the watering day schedule Repeat steps 3 and 4 to s
23. ine and neutral poles The connection wire must have insulation rated 105 C min The controller 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 Prior to connecting controller wiring verify that power has been turned off at the source by using an AC volt meter 1 Install a 1 2 18mm NPT conduit body to the transformer thread ed fitting From the conduit body install electrical conduit routing to the AC power source per electrical code 2 Pull 14 AWG through the conduit into the conduit body 3 Using twist on wire connectors attach the mating wires as shown in Figure 10 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 For maximum Figure 9 protection of the controller electronic components when installed outdoors always keep the cabinet cover closed and locked whenever possible Store the cabinet keys in a safe convenient location b EE HL LI LL Conduit Body Neutral or L1 to White or Blue NIB JN SUF Hot or L2 to Y Equipment Ground to Green or Green Yellow Black or Brown Electrical Conduit dd Controller Station Test Feature The controller Station Tes
24. ing from 1 everyday to 31 once every 31 days Odd Even date scheduling Enables a watering day schedule to be defined by all odd or even numbered calendar days Day Exclusion Enables specific weekdays to be excluded from an Odd Even date or Skip Days watering schedule Program Stack Overlap Provides the option to limit operation to one Program station at a time Stack or enable up to three Programs or stations to operate concurrently Station Test Feature A convenient test cycle feature operates each valve station in sequence for a selected run time from 1 10 minutes Perfect for new installations 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 station sequence to be advanced manually during operation manual or automatic Off or Stop Immediately stops and prevents all watering activity without disturbing Programs Four places available to quickly remove start times Four OFF positions are provided within the time display to remove unwanted start times significantly reducing the amount of scrolling required Rain Delay Enables automatic watering to be postponed from 1 to 9 days then resume automatically watering as scheduled Water Budget Enables the run time of all stations within a Program to be scaled up to 200 or down to 0 Off In addition
25. ion Select Program A B or C Press the Manual button twice to display 100 Press the K or button to adjust the factor 10 increments Note Decreasing the Water Budget value beyond 10 to OFF prevents the Program from running automatically 2 3 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 4 5 6 Return the Dial to the Current Time position 7 Return the Function switch to the Run position To Apply a Monthly Water Budget Note Applying a monthly Water Budget requires the current date to be set If an Odd Even watering schedule has been assigned the current date was established during the procedure Steps 1 11 in the following procedure establishes the current date To bypass this portion of the procedure begin at step 12 on page 28 1 Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position 2 Select Program A B or C 3 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position 4 Press the Manual button repeatedly to select the NEE rr Monthly Water Budget display as shown at right L 5 Press the button to select ON Maaori 27 28 6 Press the Manual button one time to select the calendar Month setting January JA will be displayed 7 Press the or button to select the current month abbreviation JA January 1 Fe February 2 MR March 3 AP April 4 My May 5 JN June 6 JL July 7 AU August 8 SE September 9 OC Octob
26. ir r itr ol Get more done Rain Dial r Irrigation System Controller ed def Mi Sp RD 1200 R al LE ys Mon Tue lt d User s Guide e Setup e Installation EE RD 1200 R mes e Programming D 12 e Troubleshooting a SET PROGRAMS MANUAL sCHEDy 1 F c a Now NO TE SEMI AUTO Start A B or C de Indoor and Outdoor 6 9 and 12 station Models lt Table of Contents Getting to Know Your Rain Dial Controller 2 3 Getting Started EER EER EE EE EE ER EE ER RE ER Re 4 Battery Installation and Armchair Programming 4 5 Overview Control Module Interface 6 7 Overview Internal Controller Components 8 9 Installation Procedures 000 cee eee eee 10 15 Installing the Controller Cabinet 005 10 Connecting the Valve Control Wiring 10 11 Connecting a Rain Sensor optional 0 12 Connecting a Remote Control Unit optional 13 Connecting the Earth Ground Device 14 Connecting the Power Source a an uaaa nanana 15 17 Indoor Models ess Guanes ER EE ee 15 Outdoor Models 22 rie as ve ee hat eee eee tee oe 16 17 Controller Station Test Feature 00000 17 Getting the Most From Your Rain Dial Controller 18 19 Sample Watering Plan 0 cee ees 18 What the Display Indicates 0000 e e
27. low blow fuse ensuring that it is properly seated in the retaining clip iN Reconnect power to the controller 31 32 Manual Operations Semi automatic Program Operation Semi Automatic Program operation enables an automatic Program watering cycle to be started manually at any time Once running the manual advance feature enables you to step through the pro grammed 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 B or C 4 Press the Semi Auto button to start the watering cycle Note Once started the station sequence can be manually advanced by placing the Dial to Current Time and pressing the Manual 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 or Stop 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 Stack Overlap Option on page 26 fo
28. m 1 3mm solid copper wire to the ground device and route into the controller through an access Opening in the base of the cabinet 2 Secure the ground wire to the terminal labeled Earth Ground Figure 7 Id ART 7 Co Tah EE es Ee PEEEREI 8 2 4 m Copper clad Ground Rod in moist soil Metal Water Pipe Connecting the Power Supply Indoor Models 1 Route the plug in transformer cable through the small hole provided in the bottom of the cabinet 2 Tie a knot in the cable to provide a strain relief and connect the wires to the terminals labeled 24 VAC in either order 3 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 R irrigation control system refer to the Controller Station Test Feature on page 17 Figure 8 24 VAC 30VA Transformer Strain relief Knot 15 Connecting the Power Source Outdoor Models A WARNING All electrical components and connection methods must comply with all applicable national and local electrical codes including installation by qualified person nel These codes may require a junction box installed on controller s 1 2 13mm NPT nipple and a means in the fixed wiring of disconnecting AC power having a contact separation of at least 0 120 83mm in the l
29. n or Overlap 3 On option selected ee Odd Even Schedule Indicates Odd or Evn schedule selected ee Calender month Displays the current month ee Calender month day Displays the current month and day it mie ee Year Displays the current year e Rain Delay Indicates number of days 0 9 set to delay automatic operation Cl LA ee Monthly Water Budget Indicates Water Budget 12315878910112 status On Off per month 1 12 and factor 01 200 or Off assigned to each month Month 123456789101112 day and year may also be set at this time AS i z i Run Mode Function Run e Automatic Mode Dial Current Time Active valve number and current time are shown Dial Active valve number active valve number current Program and remaining run time Note If Water Budget is active the adjusted run time will be shown 7 e Manual Mode Dial Active valve number Valve number M and remaining run time are shown Rain Delay OF Off and the number of days until watering resumes alternates with the current time Diagnostic Circuit Breaker FUS Fuse and the bypassed valve number s will alternate with the current time 21 Basic Programming Procedures Setting the Current Time and Day 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs center position 2 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position 3 Press the K or amp button to set the current
30. n switch in the Set Programs position NO oO BO ND 2 Turn the Dial to select the appropriate valve station number 3 Press the Manual button P On Pump On will be displayed 4 To disable the pump control circuit from the valve station press the amp button to display P OF Pump Off Repeat steps 2 4 for additional valve stations as required Return the Dial to the Current Time position 7 Return the Function switch to the Run position O OI Diagnostic Circuit Breaker The prompt FUS and the malfunctioning valve station number will be alternately displayed with the current time The valve station will be bypassed during the watering cycle enabling all remaining valve stations to run as scheduled With the Dial set in the Current Time position press any button to clear the FUS display A Important Determine the cause of the malfunction and take corrective action as necessary Clearing the display will not resolve the problem Fuse Replacement Caution The 2 0A safety fuse protects the transformer from damage due an excessive current load short circuit condition Locate and eliminate the cause of the problem before replacing the fuse For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with the same fuse type and rating 1 Disconnect power to the controller 2 Carefully remove the safety fuse from the terminal board see page 9 for fuse location 3 Install a new 2 0A s
31. nd Australian All Models Station Output 24 VAC at 0 5A 1 0A maximum total 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 Total current load during operation must not exceed 1 0A A maximum of two solenoids per station terminal may be used if the total station load does not exceed 0 5A No more than three solenoids plus MV Pump circuit should operate concurrently In irrigation systems where multiple controllers are used each controller must utilize a sepa rate valve common circuit FCC Rules Domestic This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig ital 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 frequency energy and if not installed and used 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 equipment does harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to tr
32. ns up to 800 from the controller or heavier 14 AWG 2 0mm wire for connections up to 2000 A separate wire for each valve and relay connection and at least one common return wire is required Note If control wire conduit is required install it at this time For conduit installation use the 3 4 19mm access hole in the indoor cabinet or the threaded 1 25 NPT opening in the outdoor cabinet 1 Route the control wire from the controller location to the valve s 2 Attach a separate control wire to either lead of each valve solenoid 3 To provide a common return wire attach the remaining lead of each valve solenoid to a single wire Note To prevent corrosion and a possible short circuit use waterproof wire connectors on all external wire splices For reference at the controller note the wire color used for each valve connection and its corresponding watering zone 4 Route the cable through the largest opening in the base of the controller cabinet or through conduit if installed Remove the cable jacket to expose about 8 of wires Carefully remove 3 8 of insulation from the end of each wire to be connected 5 Secure each valve wire to numbered terminal in the preferred operating sequence order 6 Connect the common wire to the terminal labeled VC 7 If applicable connect one leg of the master valve or pump start relay control wire to the terminal labeled MV PUMP and the remaining leg to the valve common
33. r additional information regarding manual operations Works with the Manual Advance feature to move up through the station sequence 1 Place the Function switch in the Run position 2 Turn the Dial to the Station Number to be manually operated 3 Use the gt buttons to set a manual operation run time ranging from 1 minute to 5 9 hours 4 Press the Manual 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 6 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 7 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position Note Once started the station sequence can be manually advanced by pressing the Manual button Note To terminate manual watering operations place the Function switch momentarily in the OFF or Stop position 33 34 Clear Program Memory The Clear Program Memory feature enables you to safely clear the automatic watering program settings defined for a specific Program without affecting any remaining Program information The memory erase function applies only to the specified Program leaving the remaining Programs intact IN Import
34. s dete ER ives dicks DE Red ee 37 Specifications same EERS ER ES N DIe OES EIER RR IE ED 38 FCC RuleS ss iEEREL RE ES ERA d eee es be EO EDE DE 38 Getting to Know your Rain Dial R Controller To take full advantage of your new Rain Dial R controller take a few moments to become familiar with its many features Modular design Provides easy access to valve connection ter minals and battery storage Snap out design enables the control module to be easily removed for Armchair Programming Remote control ready Built in RJ 11 jack for direct connection to Irritrol CMR KIT or KSR KIT handheld remote control systems Non volatile memory Keeps all user defined watering programs stored in memory for several years without power Super Cap Provides a backup power source to sustain current time and date during a power outage lasting up to 24 hours Battery back up Maintains current time and date a during power outage lasting longer than 24 hours Also enables Armchair Programming of the controller prior to installation Three independent watering Programs Enables automatic watering Programs to be specifically tailored for various portions of the landscape e g lawns shrubs and trees Three Start Times per Program Enables operation of each auto matic Program up to three times per scheduled watering day Skip Days scheduling Enables watering days to be scheduled by interval rang
35. t feature enables you to quickly check for proper valve station operation after initial installation or service The test cycle enables all valve stations to operate in sequence for a temporary run time adjustable from 1 10 minutes 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs or Run position 2 Turn the Dial to the Skip Days Special Functions position 3 Press the Manual button one time to select the Test Run display as shown at right VUL 4 A 2 minute test run time is set by default To adjust the run time from 1 10 minutes press the W or button 5 Press the Semi Auto button to start the watering cycle station 1 will turn on 6 Turn the Dial to the Current Time position The display will indicate the current clock time initially 12 00 PM and station 1 7 To manually advance through the station operating sequence press the Manual button 17 Getting the Most from Your Rain Dial R Controller e What is an Automatic Program Watering Cycle An automatic watering Program begins at its earliest assigned start time on a scheduled watering day The lowest valve station number assigned to the Program turns on and operates the sprinklers for the specified run time duration When finished the next valve station in numeric order with an assigned run time in the Program begins operation The Program Watering Cycle continues until all valve stations with an assigned run time in the Program have operated e
36. t watering day day set incorrectly schedule as needed Current time is wrong Power interruption Install replace battery and flashing without battery backup reset current time FUS and a station Short or over current Check replace valve number alternates with on valve station solenoid and splices current time Valve will not turn off Valve malfunction Inspect clean replace with Function Switch valve solenoid plunger in the OFF position and diaphragm SEN alternates with Watering on hold due Normal operation for time of day to sensor operation sensor Set Sensor switch to Bypass Contact Information The troubleshooting solutions are provided to help resolve problems that may arise during setup and or operation of the Rain Dial R controller If the problem is not listed or cannot be resolved with the provided solutions contact an authorized Irritrol product expert for assistance via phone or email U S Canada Phone 1 800 634 8873 7 30 am 4 pm M F PT E mail irrigationsupport irritrol com Europe Phone 39 076540191 E mail intlirrigationsupport irritrol com Australia Phone 61 8 8300 3633 E mail intlirrigationsupport irritrol com 37 Specifications Outdoor Models Input 120 VAC 60 Hz 30 VA Domestic 230 240 VAC 50 Hz 30VA International Indoor Models Input from plug in transformer 24 VAC 60 Hz 30 VA domestic 24 VAC 50 Hz 30 VA International a
37. y to correct the interfer ence 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 2009 Irritrol www irritrol com Form Number 373 0538 Rev A
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