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PRODUCT
EXPLANATION
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Smart Valve Controller (SVC)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
There is no display.
1. Display is off.
2. Battery is dead.
1. Press any button for 1 second.
2. Replace the battery.
Display indicates watering, but none
is occurring.
1. No water pressure.
2. Faulty solenoid.
3. Faulty wire connections, if used.
1. Turn on main system supply.
2. Replace solenoid.
3. Check and replace wire connections.
Automatic irrigation does not start at
start time.
1. Controller in System Off mode.
2. AM/PM of time of day not set correctly.
3. AM/PM of start time not set correctly.
4. Rain sensor is active.
5. Faulty rain sensor wire connections.
1. Verify that controller is on.
2. Correct AM/PM of time of day.
3. Correct AM/PM of start time.
4. Wait until the rain sensor is inactive or remove
from system.
5. Check and replace wire connections.
Rain sensor does not suspend
watering.
1. Rain sensor problem.
1. Verify proper operation of the rain sensor and
wire connections.
Controller waters more than one
time.
1. Too many start times have been entered.
1. One start time activates a complete cycle (see
Setting Start Times).
DIMENSIONS
3.25" diameter x 2" high
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
• Station run time: 0 to 240 minutes in 1-minute increments
• Start times: 9 per day
• Day of the week calendar
• AM/PM or 24-hour clock option
• Start time stacking
• Easy to understand icon-based display
• Simplified manual operation
• Programmable rain delay for 1 to 7 days
• Operates valves up to 100' away from controller
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Power: 9V alkaline battery
• Battery life: minimum one year with top quality alkaline battery
• Memory: Non-volatile for program data
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Prewired cable included (for programming outside the
valve box, if desired)
• Clip bracket for simple installation
• Rubber cover prevents dirt and debris from accumulating on
face of controller
Summary of Contents for SVC-100
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