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Initial Sensor System Test

Before installing the sensor module, test the sensor system to verify operation. Once this test has
been completed satisfactorily, the sensor module can be installed. If a problem occurs during the
test procedure, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 22.

1. Apply power to the controller. Check controller operation to confirm that it is working properly. 

2. When power is applied to the receiver, 

the “Min”

Water Conservation indicator will

illuminate. The TWRS-I receiver will display
alternating boxes and the TWRFS-I receiver will
display two flashing bars as shown in Figures 5 and 6.

3. Holding the sensor module next to the receiver, press

and hold the sensor test spindle down 

for at least 15

seconds

to establish communication. See Figure 7.

The

Sensor Status indicator will illuminate, 

the

Antenna icon will flash and the signal strength

bars will appear. The TWRFS-I receiver will display
the current air temperature. See Figure 8. 

4. When the

Antenna icon stops flashing, release the

test spindle. The receiver display will appear as
shown in Figures 9 or 10.

8

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 5

Figure 8

Figure 10 (TWRFS-I)

Figure 9 (TWRS-I)

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Summary of Contents for TWRFS-I

Page 1: ...Wireless Rain Sensor Series Rain Sensor Model TWRS I and Rain Freeze Sensor Model TWRFS I User s Guide English Es 373 0372a_E S F 6 7 05 1 59 PM Page I...

Page 2: ...hrenheit Scale 14 Set Temperature Activation Threshold 14 Water Conservation Feature 15 Smart Bypass Feature 16 Contents Page Water Delay Feature 16 Signal Strength Display Feature 16 Battery Strength...

Page 3: ...eceiver Once activated by preset rain or low temperature levels rain freeze model only the sensor communicates to the receiver via ultra high frequency radio signal The receiver responds by placing th...

Page 4: ...you have problems with any portion of the installation or the product does not seem to function properly refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 22 first If the problem is not listed or the reme...

Page 5: ...the preferred rainfall activation level See page 11 A sensor installation site is chosen and the system is tested again to verify operation See page 10 Step 5 Step 4 Step 6 Step 3 English 373 0372a_E...

Page 6: ...y for best signal reception 4 Digital Display High resolution LCD screen provides visual reference for sensor system operating features 5 Sensor Status Indicators Rain status and Freeze status TWRFS I...

Page 7: ...ns The display screen is clearly visible and the control buttons are easily accessed The connection cable can reach the controller wiring terminal strip without straining The antenna will be unobstruc...

Page 8: ...llers If your controller is equipped for a sensor connection follow the steps in Wiring Procedure I If your controller is not equipped for a sensor connection use Wiring Procedure II on page 7 Wiring...

Page 9: ...sensor connection provide a switch to control the sensor circuit Check the switch setting to ensure that it is not in the Bypass or Off position Wiring Procedure II no Sensor terminals 1 Locate the va...

Page 10: ...roller operation to confirm that it is working properly 2 When power is applied to the receiver the Min Water Conservation indicator will illuminate The TWRS I receiver will display alternating boxes...

Page 11: ...ry default setting 6mm 2 Sensor Test Spindle Pressed to manually activate the sensor for setup and test procedures 3 Batteries not shown Two 3V lithium batteries installed at time of manufacture will...

Page 12: ...d shade conditions similar to the landscape being watered Good communication signal from the sensor to the receiver Note If installing a TWRFS I rain freeze sensor specifically for freeze detection re...

Page 13: ...The 3mm setting is not recommended for high humidity or foggy locations To adjust turn the cap to align the stationary pin with the vertical slot Guide the cap to the preferred slot position then turn...

Page 14: ...e friction between the components ensure the star washer is installed between the adapter and housing tab as shown in Figure 14 4 Check the sensor module for vertical alignment To adjust loosen the br...

Page 15: ...evice equipment or appliance such as a pool spa heater water heater chimney or hot air vent pipe CAUTION The freeze sensor should be regularly inspected for freeze damage and manually tested to ensure...

Page 16: ...rature rises above the sensor threshold temperature Select Centigrade or Fahrenheit Temperature Scale 1 Press the Setup button to display the current temperature scale C or F and the Setup icon will b...

Page 17: ...lue that is automatically adjusted to compensate for rainfall duration Min display number 1 sets baseline at no days of delay Med display number 2 sets baseline at one day of delay Max display number...

Page 18: ...nsor will stay in the Bypass mode until it automatically resets to the Monitor mode or is returned to the active mode by pressing the Smart Bypass button again Water Delay Feature The Water Delay feat...

Page 19: ...ngth value less than 2 0 is may cause inconsistent operation Relocate the sensor as needed to increase the signal strength See Troubleshooting on page 22 for additional information Battery Strength Di...

Page 20: ...times 1 Press the Setup button to display the Dry Out icons The display will indicate the current Dry Out day setting factory default is 0 0 days The Setup icon will begin flashing to indicate the sel...

Page 21: ...cleared See Figure 25 If communication is not restored within 48 hours the sensor system will automatically revert to the Monitor mode allowing automatic irrigation to resume as scheduled The Warning...

Page 22: ...ds Set or Restore the Sensor Address Code The receiver and sensor modules are factory matched to communicate using a specific address code If you have purchased a new sensor module or if it becomes ne...

Page 23: ...housing 3 Remove the battery cover and batteries 4 Insert two new 3V CR2032 or equivalent batteries with the positive side facing toward the retaining clip Note Properly dispose of the used batteries...

Page 24: ...Operating range is based on optimum site conditions with no signal interference present But in most cases there are buildings in the way or other sources of radio signal interference that can reduce t...

Page 25: ...e sprinkler zones The sensor module does not activate the receiver at close range The receiver module may not recognize the sensor module address code See Set or Restore Sensor Address Code on page 20...

Page 26: ...Batteries 2 3V cells CR2032 or equivalent Average Battery Life 5 years Operating Temperature Range 29 C to 49 C Receiver Power 22 28 Vac Vdc 100mA from controller w Class 2 UL approved transformer Rel...

Page 27: ...r remedy is limited solely to the replacement or repair of defective parts Return the defective part to your local Toro distributor who may be listed in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under Irr...

Page 28: ...sor series is CISPR 22 class B compliant FCC ID OF7TWRS IC 3575A TWRS Important Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the auth...

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