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THE CONTROLLER
The Controller has the following features, which
will be explained in detail throughout this
manual:
used to select functions:
• OFF
stops irrigation
• AUTO RUN
automatically run watering programs
• SET CLOCK/CALENDAR
set the date and time
• SET START TIMES
set the watering start times
• SET WATERING DAYS
set the days that watering is to occur
• SET STATION RUN TIMES
set the durations of programmed watering
• SET AUXILIARIES
- Rain Sensor
turn on/off the rain sensor function
- Main Valve/Pump Start
- Pump Delay
Turns the pump on first and then the station
after a delay, allowing for pressure to build.
- Station Delay
Delays the opening of the next station on
sequence to give time for the previous sta-
tion to close. Useful for slow to close valves.
•
SYSTEM TEST or RUN SINGLE STATION
•
RUN PROG.
Control Dial
LCD Display
Control Buttons
Backup Battery, Control Wiring Terminals
used to navigate through the programming
Sequences
(beneath a cover)
Control Panel
Note:
If the mains power to the unit is off, to conserve battery energy, the LCD display automatically
switches off after about 15 seconds of operator inactivity. Press to see the display again. When
mains power is off, the controller does not run the automatic programs, but the clock/calendar and all
program information is retained
LCD Display
Control
Buttons
Backup Battery and
Control Wiring Terminals
Control Dial
Rain Sensor
Switch