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Component Overview

Receiver (Figure 1)

1 - Weather-resistant Cover:

Slides upward to remove. Protects

the receiver module when located

outdoors. Keep the cover installed

at all times other than when 

manually operating the receiver.

2 - Antenna wire:

Straighten vertically for the best

reception. 

3 - Sensor Status Indicator:

Steady light 

- Sensor is active

(either rain or freeze).

Blinking light

- Indicates receiver

has been bypassed for one rain

cycle. Smart Bypass

TM

button

pressed once. Press again to exit

bypass mode.

4 - Signal Indicator: 

Indicates quality of last received signal.

Steady light

- good signal.

Blinking light

- fair signal.

No light

- poor signal (relocate Sensor Transmitter).

5 - Smart Bypass

TM

Button:

Press to temporarily override the sensor when active.
Press 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 light

- Unit is off or is disconnected from 24 VAC.

7 - Multi-wire Cable:

20" (50cm) color-coded wires provided for controller connections.

Sensor/Transmitter (Figure 2)

1 - Spindle:

Press down and hold to 

manually test transmitter operation.

2 - Rainfall Adjustment Cap:

Adjusts the

Sensor/Transmitter to signal the

receiver when the accumulated rainfall

reaches 1/8" (3mm), 1/4" (6mm), 1/2"

(12mm) or 3/4" (19mm).

3 - Vent Ring:

Adjust “dry-out” rate.

4 - Universal Mounting Bracket with

Quick-Clip

TM

:

Simplifies installation on

rain gutter, or roof eaves, fences, etc.

Sensor/Transmitter adjusts easily to

the vertical position.

5 - Conduit Adapter:

Alternative 

mounting option for conduit mount.

6 - Antenna Wire:

Straighten downward

for maximum range.

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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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