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23 Ec Controller
5. That completes the mounting and wiring procedures for
your Ec controller. Replace the lower access cover on the
controller, and you are ready to begin programming. Refer
to “Programming the Controller” on p. 12.
This illustration shows the various wire runs and connections
between the controller and the other devices. Each valve should
have its own, separate power wire. Use only wire that is code-
approved for underground, low-voltage purposes.
1. Connect one end of the power wire to a numbered station
terminal on the controller’s terminal strip. Connect the other
end of the power wire to one of the wire leads on the valve
solenoid. The wire connectors at the valves must be
waterproof.
2. Connect the valve common wire to the “COM” terminal on
the terminal strip. Route the common wire out to the furthest
valve, and connect the valve common wire to the remaining
wire lead on each valve.
3. If your system includes a master valve on its main line
supply, or a 24-volt pump start relay (for activating a pump
during irrigation), connect a wire from the device to the
“MV” terminal on the controller terminal strip.
4. Connect the other wire lead on the device to the valve
common wire.
NOTE : The controller does not provide the main
power for a pump.