Weathermatic SmartWire 9600TW, Owner'S Manual

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7.0 Programming the SL9600TW Controller
6.1 Decoder Programming Steps
• Use the SL9600TW module mode button to select the PGM
programming position.
• Insert the RED and BLACK wires on the decoder in the
Programming Ports on the SL9600TW (RED to RED, BLACK
to BLACK).
• Use up/down arrow buttons to select the zone number to be
programmed.
• Push Program Status button to select the zone showing
in the display window. Note: When you are programming
a multi-valve decoder, the display will only show the zone
number for the first zone to be assigned to that decoder. The
remaining zones in the decoder are automatically assigned in
sequential numerical order.
• A GREEN status light will confirm your selection.
• If programming is not successful, a RED status light will
flash and an error code will be shown on the display. See
Troubleshooting for description of error codes.
• Mark the zone number programmed on the decoder. Note: If
you are using a multi-valve decoder, the decoder will record
the zone selected in the order previously noted for wire
colors. For example, if you are using the 4-valve decoder,
the first zone programmed will be Orange, the second
Yellow and so on. Mark the zone number on the decoder for
reference during field installation. You should also mark all
zone numbers on your valve layout plan for reference during
installation of the decoders.
7.0 Programming the SL9600TW Controller
Your SmartLine® controller has two operating modes: BASIC
mode or Weathermatic’s patented SMART mode. The BASIC
mode uses user assigned zone run times. The SMART mode
overrides user assigned zone run times and calculates zone
run times based on the location of the site, inputs by zone, and
weather readings from the SLW Weather Sensor. Note: SMART
requires the optional SLW Weather Sensor.
Smart watering calculates ET (evapotranspiration), the
landscape’s daily water loss, and schedules the correct amount
of irrigation to replace the loss. When combined with a
Weathermatic SLW Weather Sensor, Smart mode gives you the
power to reduce water waste. Many water districts are offering
rebates for Smart mode users. Check with your local district.
Both the BASIC mode and SMART mode use the user program
start times, watering days, omit times/days, and several
Advanced Menu (rain delay, zone to zone delay, and master valve
settings).
Important Note: Zone run times must be entered for every zone
in use for the controller to recognize the zone in either BASIC or
SMART modes.