Rain Bird ARC8-230V, User Manual

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CONNECT
120 VAC
RESET
ACCESSORY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 24VAC SEN S C M
AUTO OFF MANUAL NEXT
STATUS
24VAC SENS
C M
CONNECT
120 VAC
RESET
ACCESSORY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
24VAC SEN S
C M
AUTO OFF MANUAL NEXT
STATUS
EN ENGLISH
3.2 mm
2
4
3
2
1
CONNECT
120 VAC
RESET
ACCESSORY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 24VAC SENS C M
AUTO OFF MANUAL NEXT
STATUS
CONNECT
120 VAC
RESET
ACCESSORY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
24VAC SEN S
C M
AUTO OFF MANUAL NEXT
STATUS
CONNECT
120 VA C
RESE T
ACCESSORY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
24VAC SEN S
C M
9 10 11 12
MASTER
VALVE
C
MV
1
2
S
AUTO OFF MANUAL NEXT
STATUS
2
1
2
Feature Description
Maximum zones
8
Automatic programs
3
Start times per program
4
Custom run days
Yes
Master valve control Yes
Rain delay Yes
Rain/freeze sensor control Yes
Seasonal adjust Yes
Manual zone run Yes
Manual program run Yes
Manual test all zones Yes
Zone advance Yes
Built-in WiFi Yes
AP Hotspot Yes
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Installation
If You’re Replacing an Existing Controller
1.
Take a photo of the wiring details, which will be useful to reference when installing the
new controller.
2.
Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet and disconnect wires from the
controller.
Mount New Controller
1.
Choose a mounting location on a wall at least 4.5 m away from major appliances or
air conditioners. Ensure an AC power outlet is within close proximity to mounting
location.
WARNING
Install the controller with the power supply cord exit side pointing downwards to avoid
ingress of water.
2.
Drive a mounting screw into the wall, leaving
a 3.2 mm gap between the screw head and
the wall surface (use supplied wall anchors if
necessary).
3.
Locate the keyhole slot on back of the
controller and hang it securely on the
mounting screw.
4.
Remove the wire bay cover on the lower part
of the controller and drive a second screw
through the open hole and into the wall (use
supplied wall anchors if necessary).
Connect Valve Wiring
1.
With the wire bay cover removed, route all fi eld
wires through the opening at the bottom of the
controller.
WARNING
DO NOT route valve wires through the same opening as power wires.
2.
Connect one wire from each valve to one of the numbered zone terminals (1–8) on
the controller.
NOTICE
DO NOT connect more than one valve to the same zone terminal (1–8).
3. Connect a fi eld common wire to the common terminal (C) on the controller.
4. For connection of optional
accessories (rain or rain/freeze
sensor, master valve, pump start
relay), refer to the appropriate
section within this manual.
Connect Fixed Wiring
WARNING
• Ensure that AC power is disconnected before replacing wiring.
• The installation must prevent the connection to be strained.
• When using fi xed wiring to main supply, the installation must incorporate a
disconnection device.
• DO NOT apply power until you have completed and checked all wiring connections.
• DO NOT attempt to link two or more controllers together using a single transformer.
1.
FOR MODEL RC2-AUS: If desired, the provided power cord can be removed and
replaced with custom wiring.
2.
Remove the wire bay cover on the lower part of the controller.
3.
Locate the transformer box in the left-hand corner of the wire bay and unscrew the
wiring compartment cover.
4.
FOR MODEL RC2-AUS: Unscrew the terminal block connecting the AC power cord and
the transformer wires. Remove the power cord wires from the transformer box.
5.
FOR MODEL RC2-AUS: Remove the factory installed power cord by loosening the liquid
tight cord connector.
6.
Route the three wires from an external power source into the wiring compartment.
7.
Connect the external power supply wires using the terminal block and resecure the
liquid tight cord connector or a means of strain-relief of connections.
Power Wiring Connections 230 V ∿
• Brown supply wire (live) to the brown transformer wire.
• Blue supply wire (neutral) to the blue transformer wire.
• Green/yellow supply wire (ground) to green/yellow transformer wire.
Connect Rain/Freeze Sensor (optional)
NOTICE
• DO NOT remove the jumper wire unless
connecting a rain or rain/freeze sensor.
The controller will not function if the
jumper wire is removed and a rain or
rain/freeze sensor is not connected.
• Rain Bird controllers are only compatible
with normally closed rain or rain/freeze
sensors.
• Check local and/or state regulations to
determine if a rain or rain/freeze sensor
is required.
1.
Remove the yellow jumper wire from the
SENS terminals on the controller.
2.
Connect both rain or rain/freeze sensor
wires to the SENS terminals.
3.
For detailed installation and operation of
rain or rain/freeze sensor, refer to sensor
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Connect Master Valve (optional)
WARNING
DO NOT route the master valve wires through the same opening as the power wires.
1. Using a direct burial cable, connect one of the wires from the master valve to the
master valve terminal (M).
NOTICE
DO NOT connect more than one valve to the master valve terminal (M).
2.
Connect the remaining wire from the master valve to the common terminal (C).