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Specifications:

Model Numbers:

RS1000 - Wireless RainSensor
RFS1000 - Wireless Rain Freeze

Receiver Mounting Options:

Stainless steel screws and/or double-sided foam tape. 

Sensor/Transmitter Mounting Options:

Quick-Clip

TM

rain gutter bracket, roof

eaves/fascia mounting bracket with stainless steel screws and conduit adapter for
conduit mount.

Sensor/Transmitter Range:

Up to 300' (91.4m) LOS (line-of-sight). 

Sensor Type:

Industry-standard hygroscopic disc stack with adjustable rainfall sensitivity. 

Transmitter Battery Type:

(2) 3V cells - CR2032 (or equivalent).

Average Battery Life: 

Five years

Operating Temperature Range: 

-20°F to 120°F (-29°C to 49°C)

Receiver Power Input: 

22–28 VAC/VDC, 100mA (from existing controller/timer with

Class 2, UL-approved transformer).

Relay Contacts Output:

Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) 3A at 24 VAC.

Receiver Controls:

Sensor Status Indicator, Signal Indicator, Smart Bypass Switch,

Power Indicator with low battery/poor communication warning.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Domestic:

This device complies with FCC rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly,
that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and
television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a FCC Class B
computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna, relocate the remote control receiver with respect to the radio/TV
antenna or plug the irrigation controller into a different outlet so that the irrigation controller and
radio/TV are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful:
"How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

International:

This is a CISPR 22 Class B product.

FCC ID: OF7WRS1
IC: 3949104244A

© 2005 Irritrol

Form Number 373-0287 Rev. B

For Technical Assistance:

951-785-3623 or 800-634-8873

www.irritrol.com

Summary of Contents for RFS1000

Page 1: ...tallation methods must comply with all applicable national and local building codes If you are unsure about proper wiring practices have a qualified contractor perform the installation for you The Rec...

Page 2: ...ss and hold for 5 7 seconds to turn off the receiver 6 Power Indicator Steady light 24 VAC power is connected Blinking light Sensor Transmitter battery power low or other communication problem No ligh...

Page 3: ...ighten the Receiver antenna wire upward and the Sensor Transmitter antenna wire downward 6 While holding the Sensor Transmitter at close range to the Receiver press and hold the spindle to test the wi...

Page 4: ...er Part 1 Control Wire Connection The Receiver control wires are used to interrupt the common wire of the valves or they can be connected directly to the sensor input terminals of the controller if pr...

Page 5: ...sensor inputs Refer to Figure 8 Disconnect all common control wires from the common terminal s of the controller generally marked C Com or VC Join these wires to the White wire using a wire connector...

Page 6: ...Refer to Figure 9 On controllers that do not have 24 VAC terminals connect the two Red power wires to the transformer s secondary 24 VAC power wires where they attach to the controller s circuit board...

Page 7: ...ignal Prior to testing the Sensor Transmitter in its final location clear the Signal Indicator first so the test will represent the signal as received during the final check To clear the Signal Indica...

Page 8: ...he controlled area out of direct sunlight and avoid ing direct southern exposure A northeast to northwest shaded exposure works well Important Avoid installation of the unit near a large heat storing...

Page 9: ...ld the Smart Bypass button until the Sensor Status indicator begins blinking rapidly 5 7 seconds Release the Smart Bypass button and confirm the Power indicator goes out and flashes periodically Simpl...

Page 10: ...ransmitter and Receiver Although in most cases even if two identical units are installed unwanted activations would only occur if the two sensors are set for different rainfall amounts However the cod...

Page 11: ...duce the effective transmitted signal enough to pose problems under normal installation conditions However there are some installations with very thick dense walls or that involve large amounts of rad...

Page 12: ...roperly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a FCC...

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