manualshive.com logo in svg

Rain Bird E-6C, User Manual, Page: 25 / 28

Share
Download
Rain Bird E-6C User Manual Download Page 25

25

Ec Controller

SYMPTOM

           POSSIBLE CAUSE

        CORRECTION

Program does not begin watering

as scheduled.

5. Programming dial is set to the

OFF position.

Set the programming dial to AUTO.

6. Start time has not been

properly entered for the

program.

Turn the dial to PRGM START TIME and

check the start times entered for the

program. If the start time is missing or

incorrect, enter it as described on p. 16.

7. Today may not be set as a

watering day for the program.

If today is a watering day for a program, the

program letter appears in the display. Turn

the dial to WATER DAY to check the

watering days for the program. If necessary,

set watering days as described on p. 15.

8. Water supply may be shut off.

Make sure water supply line has pressure.

A particular station does not

come on as scheduled.

9. No run time has been set for

the station.

Turn the programming dial to STATION RUN

TIME to check the run times set for the

station. To add a run time, see p. 17.

10. A short circuit in the solenoid

or valve wiring has disabled

the station.

Identify and repair the fault in the electrical

circuit.

Summary of Contents for E-6C

Page 1: ...G B F E Español 29 Français 57 English 2 ...

Page 2: ...r EC CONTROLLER ICON LEGEND OFF AUTO DATE TIME MANUAL STATION S DAY CYCLE WATER DAY PROGRAM START TIME STATION RUN TIME WATER BUDGET MANUAL CYCLE TEST PRESET SCHEDULES PROGRAM BUTTON ENTER SET MONTH SET DAY SET TIME ...

Page 3: ...Cycle 14 Set Watering Days 15 Set Program Start Time s 16 Delete Program Start Time s 16 Set Station Run Times 17 Operating the Controller 17 Off Mode 17 Auto Mode 18 Adjust Water Budget 18 Manually Run Stations and Programs 19 Run a Test Program 20 Installing the Controller 21 Choose a Proper Location 21 Mount the Controller 22 Connect Main Power Wires 22 Connect Field Wires to Remote Control Val...

Page 4: ...anual shows how to install program and operate your controller Please read these instructions carefully and keep this manual in a handy place for future reference The Rain Bird Ec is a compact easy to use controller that offers the following features Three programs with independent watering days Up to four watering start times per program Option to set any day of the week as a watering day Water b...

Page 5: ...on begins to run Run time The number of minutes that each station runs Controller Stations DIAGRAM 1 The Rain Bird Ec controller is an electronic timer that controls when your sprinkler system turns on and how long the sprinklers run Depending on the model the Ec can control four six or nine watering stations A station is a series of sprinklers or other irrigation devices connected to a common rem...

Page 6: ...est results use a long life 9 Volt alkaline battery A new battery will normally provide power for up to one year Replace the battery yearly to ensure an uninterrupted power supply NOTE Make sure the controller is connected to an AC power supply when replacing the battery or you will lose all programming information including date and time To install the battery 1 Remove the controller s lower acce...

Page 7: ...message from the display You may wish to operate the station manually to make sure it works properly See Manually Run a Station s on p 19 The LCD display shown in Diagram 3 indicates that the controller has detected a short circuit on station 2 Controls and Indicators DIAGRAM 4 This illustration shows the programming controls on the face of the Ec controller These controls include 1 Liquid Crystal...

Page 8: ... Chart included with your controller Then program the controller in the order shown on the Programming Checklist 1 Select the watering day cycle you wish to use and circle the watering days within the cycle In the example shown for program A the operator has chosen a 7 day watering cycle and circled M W and F as watering days This means that program A will water every Monday Wednesday and Friday N...

Page 9: ...9 Ec Controller ...

Page 10: ...e at 5 a m 05 00 and again at 3 p m 15 00 NOTE If the total run time for one program overlaps the start time for a second program the controller will automatically stack the programs and delay the start time of the second program until the first program finishes watering 6 Next to each station number enter a brief description of the area covered by each controller station Remember a station is a s...

Page 11: ...11 Ec Controller ...

Page 12: ... two small silver contacts in the bottom of the recess 3 When the display goes blank remove the screwdriver from the contacts The time AM 12 00 00 00 in 230V versions will blink in the display All previous programming is now erased and you may turn the programming dial to the DATE TIME position and begin setting the Year Month Day and Time Set Year DIAGRAM 6 1 Turn the programming dial to the DATE...

Page 13: ... will not show AM or PM A cursor will appear under the SET TIME icon 3 Press or to set the current hour 1 through 12 AM or PM or 00 00 through 23 00 4 PressENTER 5 The minute digits begin flashing 6 Press or to set the current minute 1 through 59 7 PressENTER Select Pre Set Schedules DIAGRAM 9 Use this procedure if you want to select a pre set schedule If you want to set your own custom watering s...

Page 14: ...lected program A B or C Available watering day cycles include 1 through 6 Waters once every one to six days 1 Turn the programming dial to PRESET SCHEDULES 2 The first pre set schedule 5 Pr E1 appears in the display 3 To select one of the other pre set schedules press or until the desired schedule appears in the display 4 Press the PROGRAM button until the desired program letter A B or C appears i...

Page 15: ...Y 2 If you selected a 7 day watering cycle the seven weekdays appear as a row of numbers and the number 1 in the day cycle flashes 3 The display shows the program s letter A B or C 4 A number appears indicating the today number The day s abbreviation also appears in the display 5 Press or to turn a particular watering day ON or OFF An ON day has a box around it An OFF day has no box around it 6 Pr...

Page 16: ...the pre set schedules you will see the default start time s for that schedule Delete Program Start Time s DIAGRAM 15 1 If you want to delete an unwanted start time from a program turn the programming dial to PRGM START TIME 2 Press ENTER to select the start time number 1 2 3 or 4 you want to delete NOTE Start times appear in chronological order The earliest start time is number 1 the next later st...

Page 17: ... programs automatically If you want to enter settings for another program repeat the programming instructions beginning with Select Program A B and or C on p 14 OPERATING THE CONTROLLER After programming the controller you will normally set it to AUTO mode to operate all programs automatically You can manually run one or more programs or manually run a single station or several stations In additio...

Page 18: ...l only run for 8 minutes 80 of 10 minutes If you set the Water Budget to 120 that same station will run for 12 minutes 120 of 10 minutes NOTE Water Budget will not split a minute One whole minute is the lowest run time allowed 1 Turn the programming dial to WATER BUDGET 2 The number 100 appears in the display This indicates that all stations are running at 100 of their programmed watering time Aut...

Page 19: ... that station number 1 is set for zero manual run time 3 If you want to manually run a station other than number 1 press ENTER until the desired station number appears in the display 4 If you want to manually run the displayed station press or to set the station s manual run time from one minute to four hours 5 Press ENTER to begin watering NOTE You can stack higher numbered stations to operate ma...

Page 20: ...program A B or C appears in the display Any stacked programs flash until their turn to run NOTE Water budgeting does apply to manually operatedprograms After the last manual program runs the controller returns to AUTO mode and awaits the next scheduled program start time NOTES Manually operating a station does not affect the station s run time s in the automatic programs A B or C Manual operation ...

Page 21: ... is complete the controller returns to AUTO mode and awaits the next scheduled program start time INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER Although this manual provides directions for connecting the wiring to the controller local electrical codes may vary in their requirements for proper and safe installation NOTE This controller must be installed in full compliance with local electrical codes The Ec controller ...

Page 22: ... hole in the bottom of the cabinet Mount the Controller DIAGRAM 26 1 Hold the provided template against the wall in the desired mounting location Use a pencil to mark the location of the three holes for the mounting fasteners as shown on the template 2 Use a nail to tap a small pilot hole on each pencil mark for the mounting fasteners Using the mounting fasteners provided drive the top two fastene...

Page 23: ... 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...

Page 24: ...r and disconnect the 9 Volt battery Let the controller sit for two or three minutes Then reconnect the battery and restore power to the controller Reset the date and time as described beginning on p 12 If the electrical surge did no permanent damage the controller will accept programming commands and function normally If the controller does not operate properly contact Rain Bird Technical Assistan...

Page 25: ...or the program If today is a watering day for a program the program letter appears in the display Turn the dial to WATER DAY to check the watering days for the program If necessary set watering days as described on p 15 8 Water supply may be shut off Make sure water supply line has pressure A particular station does not come on as scheduled 9 No run time has been set for the station Turn the progr...

Page 26: ...rograms have an unwanted start time See the instructions beginning on p 16 for setting and deleting start times Watering does not stop as scheduled 13 Programs may have accidentally been set to overlap Check to see if another program s start time began during the previous program s run cycle The overlapped program would immediately follow the earlier one Reprogram if necessary 14 A valve is stuck ...

Page 27: ...ve but shorts can also occur in the wire connectors at the valve Occasionally nicked or skinned field wires can cause a short A large pump start relay can also produce a momentary overload that may be detected by the controller Locate and repair the cause of the short circuit See Diagnostic Circuit Breaker on p 6 for instructions on clearing the problem indicator from the display and testing the s...

Page 28: ...28 Ec Controller Notes ...

Reviews:

No comments