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HRC-100-RS-RF

I n s t r u c t I o n M A n u A L

Wireless rain/Freeze sensor

HRC-100-RS-RF

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Page 1: ...HRC 100 RS RF I n s t r u c t i o n M A NUA L Wireless Rain Freeze Sensor HRC 100 RS RF 08HYD005598 04008 24 rA indd 1 11 16 07 3 39 35 PM ...

Page 2: ...installation instructions 06 Section 3 operation checks 10 Section 4 adjustments and operation 12 Section 5 maintenance and troubleshooting 17 Th HRC co a s the op dr Ple A RF RF sim Ba Th Fe Lo yo n 02 n 08HYD005598 04008 24 rA indd 2 11 16 07 3 39 35 PM ...

Page 3: ...s watering when the temperature drops on or below 37 F 2 3 C 1 Please read this manual completely before you install and use the sensor A Few of the Notable Design Features Include RF Communication RF Radio Frequency technology eliminates unsightly wires and simplifies mounting Battery Power The rain freeze sensor is powered by two replaceable 3V lithium batteries Feature Control Switch Located on...

Page 4: ...reaches the specified setting 3 Vent Ring An adjustable ring is designed to control the rain delay duration 4 Communication Antenna Transmits a wireless signal up to 200 to the rain freeze receiver 5 Mounting Brackets Attach to gutter or flat surface Figure 1 Rain Freeze Transmitter 1 2 3 4 5 Section 1 introduction 6 Re 7 Fu Se LE Lo co of 8 Ind se 9 Ind is 10 Ind 08HYD005598 04008 24 rA indd 4 11...

Page 5: ...for additional detail LED Panel Lights Located on the receiver the LED lights communicate the current status of the sensor See Figure 2 8 Sensor Override LED Indicates when manual override is on see manual override above 9 Active Sensor LED Indicates when the rain freeze sensor is overriding the sprinkler timer 10 Low Battery LED Indicates when battery needs to be replaced HRC 100 RS RF Figure 2 R...

Page 6: ... the rain sensor receiver The two most common wiring situations are detailed below The green normal open wire is not used in most installations For nonstandard wiring situations please contact our customer support hotline at 1 888 HYDRORAIN 24 Volt Solenoid Valves Only No Booster Pump 1 Remove wire terminal cover from timer 2 Check your timer for pre installed sensor terminals If the timer does no...

Page 7: ...r terminals If the timer does not have sensor terminals proceed to step 3 If it does take the wire from the rain freeze receiver and connect the white common wire to one sensor terminal and the yellow normal closed wire to the other See Figure 3 Skip to step 5 3 Disconnect the common valve wire s from the timer and the common wire lead of the relay that starts the pump from the common terminal of ...

Page 8: ...ng sprinkler timer without sensor terminals with booster pump Figure 3 Wiring sprinkler timer with sensor terminals without booster pump 24V 24V COM1 COM2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PUMP Controller Timer To Valve Common From Valves White Yellow Red Red Green not connected SENSOR HRC 100 RS RF Section 2 installation instructions 08HYD005598 04008 24 rA indd 8 11 16 07 3 39 37 PM ...

Page 9: ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PUMP Controller Timer To Valve Red Red Green not connected White Common From Valves Wire Nut Yellow Pump Start Relay HRC 100 RS RF Figure 5 Wiring sprinkler timer with booster pump without sensor terminals 08HYD005598 04008 24 rA indd 9 11 16 07 3 39 37 PM ...

Page 10: ...ch located on the bottom of the transmitter is set on either the Rain or Rain Freeze position Next press the manual test stem on the transmitter until you hear a light click While holding the test stem down verify that the receiver Sensor Active light is illuminated If the light is illumi nated the communication is set If the light does not illuminate press and hold the Transmitter Program button ...

Page 11: ... highest possible position where rain can fall directly upon the rain sensor 2 The transmitter mounting location will affect the reset rate the amount of time it takes the rain sensor to dry out sufficiently for the sprinkler system to reactivate For example mounting the rain sensor on a very sunny south eastern end of a house may cause the rain sensor to dry out sooner than desired Similarly moun...

Page 12: ...or normal sprinkler operation after the rain has stopped is determined by weather conditions wind sunlight humidity etc These condi tions will determine how fast the hygroscopic discs dry out and since the landscape is also experiencing the same conditions their respective drying rates will roughly parallel each other There is an adjustment capability on the rain sensor that will slow down the res...

Page 13: ... freeze sensor is activated is 37 F 2 3 C 1 and is not adjustable The freeze sensor feature can be bypassed by moving the switch located on the bottom of the rain freeze sensor to the Rain position Manual Override The Manual Override button can be used in 2 functions 1 Running the sprinkler timer when rain freeze sensor is active Deactivating the sensor 2 To stop timer from watering Deactivating s...

Page 14: ... Stop Sprinkler Timer from Watering see Figure 9 1 Make sure Active Sensor and or Sensor Override is are not illuminated on the rain freeze receiver Important If Active Sensor is illuminated do not push Manual Override this will engage the function above If you need to shut your irrigation system down turn your timer to the off position 2 Push the Manual Override button both Sensor Override and Ac...

Page 15: ...tIMes 1 2 3 4 dAte d M Y M t W t F s s ActIVe bYpAss sensor progrAM b p r o g r A M A b u d g e t off date tim e t i m e s s t a r t s t a t i o n days o f start times station Week d u r a t i o n d uration run W a t e r i n g I n t e r v a l HRC 100 RS RF Figure 8 Running the sprinkler timer when rain freeze sensor is active 08HYD005598 04008 24 rA indd 15 11 16 07 3 39 40 PM ...

Page 16: ...YPASS SENSOR PROGRAM B P R O G R A M A B u d g e t Off Date Tim e T i m e s S t a r t S t a t i o n Days o f Start Times Station Week D u r a t i o n D uration Run W a t e r i n g I n t e r v a l HRC 100 RS RF Section 4 adjustments and operation Figure 9 To stop timer from watering M Th is ch fro att ba re Ne wi sp Fo Ra Sy A an B se 08HYD005598 04008 24 rA indd 16 11 16 07 3 39 41 PM ...

Page 17: ...making sure it s seated properly Neither the rain nor freeze sensor needs to be removed or covered during the winter All parts are easily replaceable if they become damaged or lost The spindle assembly is designed to stay with the cap Do not pull them apart Follow These Simple Checks Before Replacing Your Rain Freeze Sensor System Will Not Come On At All A Check to see that the rain sensor discs a...

Page 18: ...e setting The rain sensor is an accurate rain gauge and can be verified by setting up a tube type rain gauge in the same vicinity and making periodic readings C Check for obstructions to rainfall such as overhangs trees or walls D Check the batteries E If your controller has a rain bypass switch make sure it is in the correct position to allow the sensor to communicate with the controller F Toggle...

Page 19: ...s to its customers that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase We will replace free of charge the defective part or parts found to be defective under normal use and service for a period of up to three years after purchase proof of purchase required We reserve the right to inspect the defective part prior to replacem...

Page 20: ...additional instructions Font sizes cannot be smaller than 7 pt color non printing PMS 2955 PMS color non printing PMS Registration K Printers are responsible for meeting print production requirements Any changes must be approved by the client and Fluid Studio printed piece must meet designated specifications on this form dimensions flat w 5 h 5 25 finished w 5 d h 5 25 2007 Fluid Studio This work ...

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