Rain Master Weather Center II, User Manual

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Rain Master Irrigation Systems Weather Center II User Manual
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Step 4 Observe the Rain reading again and verify that the reading
has increased by the number of times the tipping bucket
mechanism was activated.
Step 5 If readings change properly, the Rain Gauge and
associated wiring is functioning properly. Re-assemble the
funnel collector onto the rain gauge.
If the Rain readings do not change, the problem must be
isolated to either the Rain Gauge or the Controller. Refer
to the Rain Gauge Data Checkout procedure.
8.4.2 At the RME Eagle Controller
To insure that all cables are properly connected and that the Rain Switch
sensor is operational, the Rain Switch Sensor reading can be checked at
the RME Eagle Controller.
Step 1 Continue to press the SETUP key until SNSR (sensor) is
displayed.
Step 2 Assign one or more irrigation program to the SNSR setup,
by pressing the 1 – 4 keys and then the ENTER key to
accept the input.
Step 3 Press the QUIT to return to AUTOMATIC mode.
Step 4 Press the PROGRAM key and then the ONE key, to select
irrigation Program One.
Step 5 Press the REVIEW key to review the status of the sensor.
The display will indicate SNSR-DRY.
Step 6 Disconnect the Rain Switch at the Sensor Terminal board
(pins #1 and Pins #2).
Step 7 The RME Eagle will display SNSR-WET, indicating a
Rain Condition.
Step 8 Re-connect the sensor wiring to pins #1 and #2.
Step 9 Press the QUIT key to return to the AUTOMATIC mode.
Note: If the Rain Status Display does not change, the