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MCPLUS SERIES 6

CONTROLLERS

MC-42 PLUS

6, 8, 12, 18,

30, 36 and

stations

Summary of Contents for MC-12 PLUS

Page 1: ...MCPLUS SERIES 6 CONTROLLERS MC 42 PLUS irritrd B 4 6 8 12 18 24 30 36 and 42 stations IrritroP...

Page 2: ...o Water 14 Setting the Watering Duration for Each Station 16 Programming Cycle Start Times 17 Running the Programmed Watering Plan 18 Operating the Controller Manually 19 Manual On 19 Manual Off 20 Ac...

Page 3: ...ering run time per program Total watering time display for quick review of scheduled watering time per program True manual semi automatic and single station timed manual for versatile operation Incomp...

Page 4: ...sistion for automatic operation Digital Display For viewing time and program information Program Positions One Through Four For selecting program Twenty Position Keyboard For programming data and oper...

Page 5: ...n steps outlined in this manual SELECTING THE SITE The controller comes in an outdoor rain resistant rust resistant and dust resistant box The correct location is essential to ensure safe operation Se...

Page 6: ...anel and pulling out and down slightly 2 Verify that the yellow and red wires of the transformer are conncctd to the 24 VAC input on the terminals of the controller see fig 1 Connect the black and whi...

Page 7: ...ntered A Fused Circuit test will occur during the station test If a Fused Circuit condition exists on any station the controller will display FUSE alternately with the station number FUSE indicates a...

Page 8: ...CTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER WORKS The controller is equipped with an electronic circuit breaker If the controller detects a short circuit on a station the shorted station valve will be turned off automati...

Page 9: ...ress the Clear key then try again SETTING THE TIME 1 Set the dial to any program e g Program 1 2 Using the number keys key in the current time You must enter both the hours and the minutes 3 To indica...

Page 10: ...another program to water trees and shrubs once a week The controller is pre programmed with a 7 day calender The calendar can be changed to a different number of days such as a 14 day calendar see th...

Page 11: ...e finishes Planning Station Placement Each station may be used in no more than 2 programs For example stations 11 and 12 are watered in programs 1 and 4 but could not be included in a third program If...

Page 12: ...d Thursdays turn the dial to Program 2 Then press K t The controller displays On and then the watering day number such as in the following example for Monday How to Program the Controller for Watering...

Page 13: ...station enter 0 for water time PROGRAMMING CYCLE START TIMES Use this feature to set the time for a watering cycle to start The watering cycle will water all the stations in a program starting at the...

Page 14: ...run if dial is in Program 1 position but keyboard will not be locked With the dial in Auto Run position all stations will water as pro grammed and the controller displays the current time Manual opera...

Page 15: ...g station will turn on automatically in sequence NOTE The selected starting station must have programmed water time to turn on If it does not the controller will select the next programmed station to...

Page 16: ...the Controller Manually RAIN OFF Use this feature to temporarily turn off watering such as when it is raining As long as this feature is on watering cycles cannot he acti vated automatically 1 Turn di...

Page 17: ...g the Controller Manually DISPLAYING EXISTING SETTINGS Use the features in this section to display current settings without affecting the program For example you can check the current time or check th...

Page 18: ...Friday were programmed turn the dial to Program 3 m Press The controller displays Then Then CONTINUED DISPLAYING ALL STATIONS PROGRAMMED TO WATER AND THEIR WATER TIMES The controller will display each...

Page 19: ...ING CYCLE START END To display the cycle start and end for a program without affecting the program 1 Turn the dial to the desired program 2 Key in the number of the desired cycle start 3 Press the Cyc...

Page 20: ...and minutes in Program 4 l Loop watering l Setting watering time for all stations using one entry CHANGING THE LENGTH OF THE WATERING CALENDAR To give you greater flexibility the watering calendar may...

Page 21: ...station 1 for PROGRAM 30 min and station 2 for 45 min To adjust the watering time for all stations in Program 1 to 50 of their current watering times turn the dial to Program 1 m The controller displ...

Page 22: ...1 min in 4 all programs turn the dial to l any program such as Program 1 The controller displays the delay time Using Advanced Features CONTINUED REMOVING DELAY TIME To cancel a programmed delay time...

Page 23: ...l On Off key Display will indicate ON 2 36 Using Advanced Features CONTINUED LOOP WATERING This feature sometimes called looping allows you to repeat the Program 4 watering cycle for a period you spec...

Page 24: ...min Turn the dial to the Program 4 position PROGRAM lb A Key in the start time by pressing Key in the end time by pressing VHEPVE To program loop delay time press 38 Using Advanced Features CONTINUED...

Page 25: ...oller displays 40 Using Advanced Features CONTINUED SETTING WATERING TIME FOR ALL STATIONS USING ONE ENTRY This quick start feature enables you to program all stations with the same watering duration...

Page 26: ...2 Remove batteries check voltage Disconnect power to controller for 5 min Reconnect power and reprogram Reconnect good9 volt alkaline battery 0 Error Solution Q Controller 1 Verify start times and cu...

Page 27: ...27 Watering Days for a Program Days On 26 Earth Ground 3 Electronic Circuit Breaker 7 Erasing Prior Programs 13 Error Programming 8 Errors 42 43 Features Table of 111 Fused Circuit 4 7 Ground Earth 3...

Page 28: ...ation See Displaying Wall Mount of Controller r 1 Water Budgeting 32 Water Conservation See Water Budgeting Water Cycle Activating for a Selected Program 21 Programming 17 What is a 11 Water Time All...

Page 29: ...ment and receiver l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This eq...

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