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Wiring to the Controller
The WI15VZ-1 Controller has 28 terminal connections The recommended wire
used to connect to terminals is in the range of 16 to 22 gauge solid. To connect
a wire to the terminal, use a small screwdriver or pen. While pushing in on the
terminal block, insert the wire end into receptor hole (See Figure 3).
Terminal Connection Identifi cation
Wiring Valves to Controller
The WI15VZ-1 Controller accommodates 15 valves.
1.
Begin the wiring sequence by stripping a wire end and inserting it into the
“Common” terminal on the controller.
2.
Connect the Common wire to (1) one of the valves. (For simplicity only
two valves are shown in diagram below). A maximum of 15 valves can
be wired to the controller. Connect the other wire of each valve to a
corresponding wire of the cable bundle. All connections should be made
with wire nuts. To prevent electrical overload one common wire should be
connected to each valve and only one valve should be connected to each
station (See Figure 4).
IMPORTANT:
The connection wires can be buried in the ground, however for
more protection, wires can be fed through PVC pipe then buried. Be sure to avoid
placing wires in the vicinity where future trenching or digging may occur as this
can damage the connections.
Irrigation Controller Front Cover Removal
During the valve wiring process, it will be helpful to label the valve name and
location on the Backside of the Controller Front Cover. Remove the Front Cover
of the Irrigation Controller by pulling up on the lower tabs with your thumbs
(See Figure 5).There is a Valve Identifi cation Label located on the inside of the
WI15VZ-1 front cover (examples: front lawn, roses, grass, south-side, drip).
Here is where any valve information can be written (See Figure 6).
Figure 6.
ID Write-On Label and Quick Reference Guide Label
Wiring of Optional Third Party Components to Controller
The WI15VZ-1 Controller has provisions for a number of additional components.
Each component has two terminal connections. See the fi gures below for more
details.
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NOTE: Be sure to run the wires from the terminals, through the cable guide
on the lower edge of the controller.
Flow Sensor
The WI15VZ-1 supports standard 3rd party fl ow sensors. In order for a fl ow
detector to work effectively, the Confi guration Command is used to confi gure
the sensor.
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Power
Common
Master
Valve/Pump
Moisture
Rain
2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13
1
14 15
Valves
FRONT VIEW OF WI15VZ-1 CONTROL PANEL
Not
Used
Flow
COMMON
SOLENOID
WIRE NUT
FEED WIRES THRU
CABLE GUIDE
CABLE GUIDE
VALVE 1
VALVE 2
VALVE 1
VALVE 2
VALVE 3
VALVE 4
VALVE 5
VALVE 6
VALVE 7
VALVE 8
VALVE 9
VALVE 10
VALVE 11
VALVE 12
VALVE 13
VALVE 14
VALVE 15
TURN FRONT COVER OVER
FOR CONTROLLER
INFORMATION
INSIDE OF FRONT COVER
VALVE ID WRITE-ON
LABEL
180°
QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
STATUS LED LEGEND
COLOR
Red
Green
Orange
Blink Red
Blink Green
Blink Orange
No Light
Red / Green
Red / Orange
Green / Orange
ACTIVE LED RED = SPRINKLER VALVE ON
STATUS
Power On / No Hub
Connected to Hub
Switch Disabled
Valve Fault / Open / Short
Searching for Hub
Shut Off Mode
No Power
Off due to Weather Sensors
Input Voltage out of range
Communications with Hub
Press Button to stop all water flow when
the Active Red LED is "ON".
The Status LED will turn Orange and
blink. Press the Button again or use your
Z-Wave Hub to return to normal operation.
Power Common
Master
Valve/Pump
Moisture
Rain
2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13
1
14
Valves
CLOSE-UP OF COMPONENT HOOKUPS
RAIN
SENSOR
MOISTURE
SENSOR
MASTER
VALVE/OR
RELAY FOR PUMP
Not
Used
Flow
FLOW
SENSOR
2
.
PUSH DOWN ON WIRE TERMINAL
WITH SMALL SCREWDRIVER OR
PEN
1.
STRIP 1/2" OF INSULATION
FROM WIRE END AND
INSERT IT INTO RECEPTOR
HOLE
TERMINAL
BLOCK
RECEPTOR HOLE
3
.
INSERT BARE WIRE END INTO
TERMINAL BLOCK RECEPTOR HOLE
Figure 3.
Wiring to Terminal Connection
Figure 4.
Wiring Valves to Controller
Figure 5.
Removing Front Cover from Irrigation Controller
Figure 7.
Third Party Component to Controller Wiring
SIDE VIEW
CONTROLLER
BODY
FRONT PANEL
LOWER TABS
REMOVE FRONT
PANEL BY PULLING
FORWARD ON LOWER
TABS WITH THUMBS
