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3. Verify that your network has a DHCP server to provide the controller with an IP address. Most
networks have this service. EtherRain can be configured with a static address, but requires use of DHCP
to initially configure.
4. Connect the controller to your network by plugging one end of an Ethernet patch cable into the
controller and the other end into open switch port. (only connect the controller to a switch, not to a
hub)
5. Connect the supplied green, two-position plug to the power wires of a 24VAC or 26VAC Sprinkler
Valve Transformer (Rain Bird UT-1 or equivalent). If the transformer has a ground wire, snip it off. It is
not used. Using a 2mm screw driver, turn the retaining screws on the Plug clockwise until tight. Test
that the power wires are held firm by the Plug.
6. Insert the 24VAC power plug into the power connector at the right front of the controller.
PAN EL C ON NEC TION S
COMMON
24 VAC
Rain
Detect
PWR
IN
9V DC IN
ENET
+
V4
V3
V2
V1
V5
V8
V7
V6
P O W E R
(24 VAC)
NOT USED
EtherRain 8 Panel shown
Power OK and Switch Connectivity OK
(Green)
IP Address Obtained
(Red)
7. Plug the wall transformer into the power socket. Check that the Green LED on the Ethernet
connector illuminates. The round Red LED located left of the Ethernet connector illuminates only after
an IP address is obtained (from DHCP or Static).
8. Launch EtherRain Admin, EtherRain Admin Java version from a networked PC. The controller should
be displayed on the screen. Configure or Test as needed.
9. Remove power from the controller. Using the Green 8-Position Plugs provided, attach valve wires
using diagram above. (in practice, only one or two ground (common) wires are used) or see the
Connection Guide for your version of EtherRain.
10. Insert each valve wire into the holes provided in the Plug. Using a 2mm screw driver, turn the
retaining screw clockwise until tight.
11. Mount the controller. Push the plugs into the connectors. Apply Power.
Physical installation is complete. The EtherRain will now need to be configured. Configuration is
accomplished using the EtherRain Admin application. See next section.
See Appendix A, Connection Diagrams, at the end of this document for more specific connection
information.
