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Irrigation System Controller

User’s Guide

• Setup

• Installation

• Programming

• Troubleshooting

Indoor and Outdoor 6-, 9-, and 12-station Models

Summary of Contents for Rain Dial-R

Page 1: ...Irrigation System Controller User s Guide Setup Installation Programming Troubleshooting v Indoor and Outdoor 6 9 and 12 station Models v...

Page 2: ...ing a Rain Sensor optional 12 Connecting a Remote Control Unit optional 13 Connecting an Earth Ground Device 14 Connecting the Power Source 15 Controller Station Test Feature 17 Getting the Most From...

Page 3: ...on Delay 30 Pump Control Option 31 Diagnostic Circuit Breaker 31 Fuse Replacement 31 Manual Operations 32 Semi Automatic Program Operation 32 Manual Station Operation 32 Clear Program Memory 33 Restor...

Page 4: ...ry back up Maintains the current time and date during a power outage lasting longer than 24 hours Enables Armchair Programming of the controller prior to installation Three independent watering Progra...

Page 5: ...al Programs by spe cific months when seasonal water budgeting is preferred MV Pump control by station Enables automatic Master Valve Pump operation to be controlled by individual stations Station sequ...

Page 6: ...e from its 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 cont...

Page 7: ...EARTH GROUND 1 Figure 1 9 Volt Alkaline Battery not included Battery Compartment Cover 5...

Page 8: ...nd special functions for setup programming and manual operations 5 Manual Button Push button used to start and control manual operations by station Also serves as a Next button to step forward through...

Page 9: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 2 7...

Page 10: ...ion point for optional wireless rain or rain freeze sensor 7 Valve Common Terminal VC Wire connection terminal for the valve field common wire 8 Rain Sensor Terminals Sensor Wire connection terminals...

Page 11: ...EARTH GROUND 7 8 9 10 11 12 24 VAC VC MV Pump Sensor 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Figure 3 12 9...

Page 12: ...or connections up to 800 from the controller or heavier 14 AWG 2 0mm2 wire for connections up to 2000 A separate wire for each valve and relay connection and at least one common return wire is require...

Page 13: ...remaining leg to the valve common 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 EARTH GROUND...

Page 14: ...ensor 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...

Page 15: ...de provided with the remote kit for complete information As shown in the illustration below the R 100 KIT receiver assembly simply plugs into the receptacle provided in the back of the Rain Dial R con...

Page 16: ...pper wire This connection is especially important when the controller is installed in a lightning prone area 1 Connect a 12 16 AWG 2mm2 1 3mm2 solid copper wire to the ground device and route into the...

Page 17: ...ship prewired with a power cord ready to be plugged into a standard wall power socket Note To immediately test run the Rain Dial R irrigation control system refer to the Controller Station Test Featu...

Page 18: ...wer 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 Steps 1 Install a 1 2 13mm N...

Page 19: ...installation or service The test cycle enables all valve stations to operate in sequence for a tempo rary run time adjustable from 1 10 minutes 1 Place the Function switch in the Set Programs or Run p...

Page 20: ...n assigned run time in the Program have operated Why three programs A typical residential landscape includes various sections of lawn shrubs trees and ground cover all of which require watering on dif...

Page 21: ...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 f...

Page 22: ...ay schedule e g Su Mo etc or Skip Days schedule day 1 31 Schedule Displays ON or OFF for each day in a Weekday schedule When using an Odd Even schedule Odd Even or OFF will be dis played for each stat...

Page 23: ...s Program Stacking 1 On or Overlap 3 On option selected Odd Even Schedule Indicates Odd or Evn schedule selected Calender month Displays the current month Calender month day Displays the current month...

Page 24: ...emaining run time Note If Water Budget is active the adjusted run time will be shown Manual Mode Dial Active valve number Valve number M and remaining run time are shown Rain Delay OF Off and the numb...

Page 25: ...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 Dura...

Page 26: ...or each Program as needed 7 When finished return the Dial to the Current Time position 8 Return the Function switch to the Run position Setting the Program Watering Day Schedule Watering days can be s...

Page 27: ...kip 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 tomorrow select 02 To watering in three days select 01 7 Rep...

Page 28: ...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 ne...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...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 pro cedure begin at step 12 1 Turn the Dial to th...

Page 31: ...rlap 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 sta...

Page 32: ...the Function switch to the Run position 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...

Page 33: ...e Run position 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 w...

Page 34: ...plies 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 posit...

Page 35: ...he Function switch momentarily in the OFF or Stop position Clear Program Memory The Clear Program Memory feature enables you to safely clear the automatic watering program settings defined for a speci...

Page 36: ...ys 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...

Page 37: ...art time set Set switch to Run Check correct valve common connection Set switch to Bypass or install terminal jumper Set Program start time Watering on wrong day Watering day schedule set incorrectly...

Page 38: ...c 230 240 VAC 50 Hz 30VA International Indoor Model 24 VAC 60 Hz 30 VA Domestic from plug in transformer 24 VAC 50 Hz 30 VA International and Australian All Models Station Output 24 VAC at 0 5A 1 0A m...

Page 39: ...urning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separatio...

Page 40: ...2019 Irritrol www irritrol com 373 0538 Rev D Notes...

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