2
3
• Irrigation window allows for propagation at a defined part of the
day
• Open window: AM or PM
• Close window: AM or PM
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Transformer input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
• Station output: 24 VAC, 0.27 amps per station
• Maximum output: 24 VAC, 0.83 amps
• Battery backup: 9 volt alkaline battery (not included)
DIMENSIONS
• Height: 6" (15 cm)
• Width: 4" (10 cm)
• Depth: 2" (5 cm)
MOUNTING CONTROLLER TO WALL
• Select an indoor location near a 120 VAC
outlet. The location should be protected from
moisture and sunlight
• Remove the mounting bracket from the back
of the controller
• Place the mounting bracket slightly below
eye level. Secure the bracket with #5 or #6
1" screws (Note: If installing on drywall,
install screw anchors).
• Align controller housing with mounting
bracket. Slide the controller down into
position on the bracket.
DO NOT PLUG TRANSFORMER INTO POWER SOURCE UNTIL
THE CONTROLLER IS MOUNTED AND ALL VALVES HAVE BEEN
CONNECTED.
BACK-UP BATTERY INSTALLATION
Rotate the battery compartment cover handle to the 11 o’clock
position to remove the cover (see drawing). Insert battery. All
controller display elements will briefly appear on the display,
followed by the blinking time “12” – the controller is now ready to
be programmed.
IMPORTANT: To replace the battery compartment cover, insert
it with the handle in the “11” o’clock position to avoid
possible cover guide pin breakage.
The battery is intended for irrigation program backup only. During
electrical outages the program will not be erased, however, valves
will not operate.
CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER
1. Install control wire between valve location and controller
2. At the valve, connect a common wire to either solenoid wire of
all valves. Connect a separate wire to remaining wire of each
valve. Waterproof all wire splice connections.
3. Remove cover from controller to access the terminal strip area.
4. Connect valves common wire to “C” (common) and individual
valve wire to appropriate valve # on the controller terminal (see
Figure 1).
5. Insert transformer wire through the hole in the bottom of the
controller and connect the wire to the two screws marked
“AC”. (Polarity does not matter.)
Do not plug transformer into power source until the controller
is mounted.
Model 5006-IP – 6 station controller
M = Master valve or pump controller
CONNECTING A MASTER VALVE OR PUMP START RELAY
The controller must be mounted 10 to 15 feet away from pump
start relay and the pump. When a controller is used to operate a
pump, a pump start relay must be used.
Connect either wire from pump start relay to controller terminal
“M”, connect other wire to the “C” (common) terminal.
Do not connect controller directly to pump start, it can
damage the controller.
Connecting the controller to a pump is to be performed by a
qualified electrician only.
CONNECTING A RAIN SENSOR
An interrupt type rain sensor can be connected to the controller.
The sensor connects directly to the controller sensor connection.
Connect either wire from sensor to the two sensor terminals on
the controller (see figure 1).
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER
DIG controllers are programmed with the aid of four buttons:
Programming step selector – used to select the desired
programming mode (includes clock setting mode)
Next step button – used to
select the parameter to be
changed (hour, minute, etc.). Only
a blinking parameter can be
changed.
Data increment button
(Increase) – Raises the value of
the selected parameter (e.g.,
when time selected from 06:00 to
07:00).
Data increment button
(Decrease) – Lowers the value of
the selected parameter (e.g.,
when time selected from 06:00 to
05:00).
PROGRAMMING CURRENT TIME AND DATE
Press
a number of times until
icon appears. Press
. The
hour digit will flash. Use the
or
buttons, to set the current time
(note: use of AM and PM). A further
press of
will make the minutes
digit flash. Use the
or
to set
the current time. Press
. A flashing arrow will appear in the
upper portion of the display. Use the
or
to set the current
day. Press
to move to the next step.
If the last data entered stops flashing, press the
again to
resume programming.
VALVE SELECTION
Press until icon
appears.
Press
. A flashing arrow appears.
Use the
or
to position the
arrow opposite the valve number
that you wish to program.
Press
to move to the next step.
PROGRAMMING WATERING TIME:
HOURS, MINUTES AND SECONDS
Press until icon
appears. Use
and
or
to set the desired
watering time.
Press
to move to the next step.
PROGRAMMING WATERING
SCHEDULE
Press until icon
appears. At
this stage you can select one of two
program options:
A) Watering schedule according to
the days of the week.
B) Cyclical schedule watering – once, minutes, hours and days.
A. Watering schedule according to the days of the week.
Press
, a flashing arrow appears opposite the days of the
week. Use the
or
buttons for the desired day. A non-
flashing arrow shows the Watering Day selected. In this way, move
along the days of the week and set
any day of the week required.
To cancel a Watering Schedule:
Press
when the arrow is flashing
beside that day.
B. Cyclical,
, minutes,
hours and days watering
For operating the watering schedule cyclically or
press
the
a number of times (pass over every day of the week) until
the word
appears.
for single watering if
required.
Cyclical schedule watering – press
and the word
will
flash. Use
or
to set the desired watering cycle, up to 45
minutes, up to 23 hours and up to 30 days. When you leave the
icon on, program will operate one time only, and the
controller needs to be programmed again.
Press
to move to the next step.
PROGRAMMING A WEEKLY START
TIME
(For watering according to the days
of the week.) Programming the
controller by day of the week allows
4 start times per day. Press
for
start no. 1. The word
will appear (or the last start time
entered). Press the
word flashes. Use
the or to
set the desired start time (note AM and PM). Press
to program
start no. 2 and repeat the same steps for starts no. 3 and 4. To
cancel one of the start times, press
. The hour digit flashes.
Use
the or to
display .
PROGRAMMING A CYCLICAL OR
START TIME WITH START
TIME DELAY
Programming a start time with these
programs will allow the use of an
additional function defined as
“number of days”. You will be able to set the first start time today
(day 0), tomorrow (day 1) or any number of days required (up to
30 days). Press
. Use
or
to set the desired start time,
and day. (Only one start time in this mode).
MANUAL OPERATION
Press the
. The
icon appears.
Use
and
to open or close the
valves.
• In this position, it is not possible
to change the valve number. (In
order to change the valve, you
must return to the “valve”
position.)
• If the controller is not connected
to the main power supply, the
word “AC OFF” will appear and
the valve may not be opened.
• In manual operation, the valve will close automatically after the
programmed watering time.
INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU for purchasing a DIG Controller.
Please take the time to read through the enclosed instructions and
follow them step by step. If you have any questions, please call
our customer service line 1-800-344-6641.
CONTROLLER MAIN FEATURES
• Operates up to 6 valves and master valve (or booster pump)
• Simultaneously operates up to two valves
• Independent program for each valve
• Operates 24 VAC valves
• Up to four start times per day per each
valve in calendar mode
• Simple, four button programming
• Optional manual operation
• Identifies short circuits, disconnects
shorted valve, and gives visible alarm
• Operates off 120 VAC transformer
• Program backup with 9V battery
• Can be programmed under backup
battery power, without AC power
connection
• Up to 30 days rain delay
SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
• Programs: Independent program for each valve
• Station run time: In 1-second increments up to 24 hours
• Watering Schedule: In 1-minute increments up to 5 minutes
In 5-minute increments up to 15 minutes
In 15-minute increments up to 45 minutes
In 1-hour increments up to 23 hours
In 1-day increments up to 30 days
7 days calendar
• Start time in irrigation mode: up to 4 start times per day
• Start time in propagation mode: one start time every minute
• Sensor: on and off
OWNERS MANUAL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
5006-IP SIX STATION AC PROPAGATION
AND IRRIGATION CONTROLLER
M
C
C
AC
AC
S
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
Transformer
120 VAC
Sensor
Valves
M 1 2 3 4 5 6
BAT
1-800-344-2281
1 2 3 4 5 6 M
Bracket
Figure 1
