Holman DIAL EZY GARDENER Instruction Manual Download Page 2

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Introduction

Glossary

Key Features

Programming Instructions

Introduction 4

Set automatic program

Programming example

Spare watering planner

General tips for easy programming 7

Programming

Set current time & correct day

Set calendar

Set start times

Set watering days

10-11

Set station run times

11-12

Manual Operations

Run a single station

System test feature

Run a program

Manually test all stations

Stop watering

Stacking start times

Automatic back up

Other Features

Rain sensor

Rain delay

STOP all watering

Water budgeting & seasonal

adjustment 19

Special Functions

Current sensing and faulty

station skip

Fault indication feature

Clearing the programs

Installation Instructions

Mounting the controller

Electrical hook-up

Field wiring connections

22-23

Terminal block layout

Pump Start Relay Connection

Single phase pump installation

Master valve installation

(including rain sensor )

Power supply connections

Station (valve) installation

Pump protection (system test)

Fault Finding Guide

28-29

Electrical Characteristics

Electrical outputs

Electrical power supply

Overload protection

Power failure

30-31

Servicing the controller

Spare watering planner

32-33

Guarantee

CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for DIAL EZY GARDENER

Page 1: ...lable in 4 or 6 stations THIS MODEL IS A 6 STATION UNIT OUTDOOR MODEL Supplied with 240VAC x 24VAC inbuilt transformer lead with plug D E S I G N ED ENGIN E E R E D A USTRALIA N Instruction Manual N10372 DIAL EZY GARDENER ...

Page 2: ... STOP all watering 18 Water budgeting seasonal adjustment 19 Special Functions Current sensing and faulty 20 station skip Fault indication feature 20 Clearing the programs 21 Installation Instructions Mounting the controller 22 Electrical hook up 22 Field wiring connections 22 23 Terminal block layout 23 Pump Start Relay Connection 24 Single phase pump installation 24 Master valve installation 25 ...

Page 3: ...atering schedules from every day to every 15th day Individual stations can be allocated to one or all programs and can have a run time of 1 minute to 12 hours 59 minutes or 25 hours if the water budget is set to 200 Holman has always been concerned with sustainable water usage The controller has many water saving features that can be used to maintain the highest standard of plant quality with the ...

Page 4: ... HIGH CONTRAST LCD Displays all programming information FRONT MOUNTED SENSOR SWITCH ON OFF switch for easy access to override QUICK PROGRAM SELCTION KEY The P key allows faster program entry and review TERMINAL COVER Easy to remove for easy access LARGE SELECTION DIAL Navigates through all programming information ...

Page 5: ...n times by percentage from 10 to 200 Rain sensor input will turn off all stations or selected stations during wet periods if a sensor is installed Permanent memory feature will retain automatic programs during power failures Standard 9 volt block alkaline battery can be used to program the controller remotely without AC power Manual functions Run a program or group of programs once Run a single st...

Page 6: ... If odd or even day watering is going to be used make sure the current year month and day of the month is correct HINT To select a different program use the button marked Each press will move to the next program number This is handy for quick reviewing of previously entered information without losing your place in the programming cycle SET AUTOMATIC PROGRAM Set the automatic program for each group...

Page 7: ...de to assist you when planning your watering schedule In this example all 3 programs are used the lawn areas are using gear drive sprinklers The vegetable garden is using drip and the flower beds are being watered with micro sprays PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS Back lawn Vegetable garden 5 6 30 ...

Page 8: ...6 SPARE WATERING PLANNER 5 6 ...

Page 9: ...ngs in an orderly sequence 7 Pressing will scroll back to previous settings and setting can be changed The large dial is the primary device for selecting an operation Rotate the dial to the function you wish to alter or review The is used to select different programs Each push on this button will increment one program number Once you have selected the primary function and program you wish to alter...

Page 10: ...g in areas where water restrictions may require this feature Press button until the year month and day are shown The year will be flashing Use or to adjust if required Press and the month will flash Use or to adjust if required Press and the date will flash Use or to adjust if required HINT To return to the clock turn dial to another position Before proceeding ensure the spare watering planner has...

Page 11: ...the hour will flash Use or to adjust if required NOTE Ensure AM PM position is correct Press and the minutes will flash Use or to adjust if required Each program has up to 4 start times Should you require a second start time press and Start 1 will flash Advance to Start 2 by pressing The display will show Press and proceed as per setting Start 1 HINT To toggle a start on or off press or when the h...

Page 12: ...F Active watering days will be shown by the under the DAY ODD EVEN DATE SELECTION Optional In some regions users are only allowed to water their gardens on odd dates if their house number is odd or even dates when their house number is even This controller allows this to be done simply by setting the relevant selection of odd or even and setting the current date into the controller The controller ...

Page 13: ...tomorrow is the first active day to run Step 3 STATION RUN TIMES This is the length of time that each station valve is scheduled to water on a particular program Maximum watering time is 12 hours 59 minutes for each station A station can be assigned to any or all of the possible 3 programs if required Turn the dial to the Set Station Run Times position The display will show NOTE This means that st...

Page 14: ...ed number follow the three steps to set an automated program 1 Set start Times 2 Set Watering Days 3 Set Station Run Times TIP Although the controller will run automatic programs with the main dial in any position with the exception of OFF it is advisable to leave the main dial in the AUTO position when not programming or running manual stations or programs Step 3 Station Run Times cont Press or b...

Page 15: ...you wish to alter the default value from 10 mins to some other value and set this as the new default time Turn the dial to Run Single Station press the button followed by Then alter the run time using the or buttons Once the new default time is set press the button again and the new default will now always appear when you select a Run A Single Station System Test Feature When the dial is in the Ru...

Page 16: ...it For example if I wished to run Program 1 and also Program 2 the controller will manage stacking of the programs so they do not overlap Enable program 1 by pressing the button To select the next program press the button the program number will increment to program 2 Enable program 2 to run by pressing the button NOTE to disable a program number press the button Once both programs have been enabl...

Page 17: ...ll stations running them for the same set period of time This option is designed so that it is possible to test all sprinklers and valves that make up the irrigation design To fast skip to the next station press the button To stop the system test change the position of the main dial to OFF HINT If you wish to alter the default value from 2 mins to some other value and set this as the new default t...

Page 18: ...tting the 9 volt block battery is ideal for remote programming and to show the display during power outages However if the battery is not fitted the real time clock is backed up with a Lithium coin battery that has been factory fitted This means that when the power returns the clock will be restored to the current time It is recommended that the 9V battery is fitted and it is changed every 12 mont...

Page 19: ... you have a station valve that always needs to be watered e g an enclosed green house or plants that are under cover then the rain sensor can be turned OFF for these particular stations This way when the sensor is wet they will still water To select a station to turn OFF Press the button the rain sensor is now switched off for this station TIP To turn the station back ON press the button To advanc...

Page 20: ...ial to the Set Rain Sensor position Then press the button The rain delay value will now be flashing The display will show Press the button to alter the rain delay time in increments of 24 hours at a time A maximum delay of 9 days can be set Stop All Watering To stop all watering cycles during winter turn the dial to the OFF position The display will show ALL OFF This means that all automatic sched...

Page 21: ...running for 10 minutes station 1 would now run for 50 of 10 minutes i e 5 minutes Conversely should the budget value be altered to show 200 then instead of running 10 minutes on station 1 it would run for 20 minutes The budget calculation is applied to all stations and all run times that are active To increase the budget percentage press the to decrease the budget percentage press the The percenta...

Page 22: ...er will be displayed and the controller will clear the fault display at midnight and try again at the next run time The controller is Short Circuit Proofed and will try to run the stations at the next available auto run time Note To test or check the current for any station move the Dail to Run Single Station System Test Advance with to the station number that you require and press The display wil...

Page 23: ...Press twice until the display shows Then Press The clock will be retained and the other functions for setting starts times watering days and station run times will be cleared and returned to the start up settings The other option is to select the function on the dial which needs clearing and use the buttons to scroll through and adjust with and as required ...

Page 24: ...ese instructions following all applicable local state and federal codes pertaining to the country of installation Failure to do so will void the controller s warranty 2 Disconnect mains power supply before any maintenance work to the controller or valves is undertaken 3 Do not attempt to wire any high voltage items yourself i e pumps and pump contactors or hard wiring the controller power supply t...

Page 25: ...rs i e air conditioners pool pumps refrigerators Lighting circuits are suitable as power sources This inbuilt transformer model is suitable for outdoor installation as the housing is weatherproof and UV stabilized However it is recommended that the unit be installed in an area which is not exposed directly to the weather Terminal Block Layout 6 station example GLOSSARY 24 VAC 24VAC power supply co...

Page 26: ...p HINT Although the controller has permanent memory and thus a default program will not cause erroneous valve actuation as in some controllers it is still good practice when using a system where the water supply comes from a pump to connect unused stations on the unit back to the last used station This in effect inhibits the chances of the pump ever running against a closed head Single Phase Pump ...

Page 27: ...the irrigation system when there is a faulty valve or none of the stations are operating correctly It s used like a back up valve or fail safe device and is installed at the start of the irrigation system where it is connected to the water supply line Power Supply Connections INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Rain sensor installation ...

Page 28: ... 50 100m cable dia 1 0 mm 100 200m cable dia 1 5mm 200 400m cable dia 2 0mm When you are using multiple valves per station the common wire needs to be much larger as it needs to carry more current In these circumstances choose a common cable 1 or two sizes larger than required When making connections in the field only ever use gel filled or greased filled connectors Most field failures occur due t...

Page 29: ...available stations on the controller In the above example this would mean stations 5 through to 6 would become active and would cause the pump to operate against a closed head This could possibly cause permanent pump pipe and pressure vessel damage It is mandatory if the system test routine is going to be used that all unused spare stations should be linked together and then looped to the last wor...

Page 30: ...till not responding then return panel to supplier or manufacturer Check number of start times entered on each program All stations will run once for every start If fault persists return panel to supplier SYMPTOM No display Single station not working Fuse fault Stn shown in display No automatic start Buttons not responding System coming on at random POSSIBLE CAUSE Faulty transformer or blown fuse F...

Page 31: ...the sensor is a normally closed type Check programming to make sure sensor is enabled Check programming using the manual as a reference and correct mistakes SYMPTOM More than one station coming on at once Pump start chattering Display cracked or missing segments Sensor input not working Pump not working on a specific station or program POSSIBLE CAUSE Possible faulty driver triac Faulty relay or pu...

Page 32: ...d valves 24 vac 50 60Hz 0 75 amps max Note up to 2 valves per station on the inbuilt model To the master valve pump start 24 vac 0 25 amps max Note Transformer and fuse capacity must be compatible with output requirements OVERLOAD PROTECTION Standard 20mm M 205 1 amp fast blow glass fuse protects against power surges and electronic fuse rated to 1AMP protects against field faults Faulty station sk...

Page 33: ...at the controller 24 VAC terminals on the very left hand side of the terminal block 3 Clearly mark or identify all valve wires according to the terminals they are connected to 1 6 This allows you to easily wire them back to the controller maintaining your valve watering scheme 4 Disconnect valve wires from the terminal block 5 a Remove the complete panel from the controller housing by unscrewing t...

Page 34: ...32 SPARE WATERING PLANNER 5 6 ...

Page 35: ...33 SPARE WATERING PLANNER 5 6 ...

Page 36: ...ny equipment which is found to have been improperly installed set up or used in any way not in accordance with the instructions supplied with this equipment or to have been modified repaired or altered in any way without the express written consent of the company This guarantee shall not apply to any batteries or accessories used in the equipment covered under this guarantee or to any damage which...

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