”RAIN OFF” (SHUTDOWN)
Press . The sprinkler
icon
appears. Press and icon
will appear. The controller is shut
down. Press
to return to the
original programming. (The
icon will disappear.)
The shutdown mode causes all of the valves controlled by the
computer to be suspended. The programming, however, is
preserved.
SENSOR OPERATION
1. Select the valve to which the
sensor is to be associated.
2. Press until appears
next
to SENSOR.
3. Press
to activate the sensor
in the irrigation program for the
selected valve.
* With the sensor circuit closed (i.e.,
the sensor detects the existence
of a defined program lockout
condition) the
symbol blinks
on the display. In this situation,
irrigation will not take place
through valves associated with
the sensor.
4. Press
to disable the sensor.
The word “OFF” appears on the
display.
IRRIGATION WINDOW IN THE CYCLICAL PROGRAM MODE
The irrigation window is an advanced feature which enables
cyclical irrigation program operations (see Section B) to take place
only during a defined part of the day (window). The irrigation
window is defined as a part of a day (up to 23 hours), in the
cyclical irrigation mode only.
This function is useful when irrigation is only required during the
hot hours of the day. For example, open window 9 am, closed
window 4 pm.
Make sure that
appears on
the display
1. Press until appears
on
the display next to W.OPEN, with
the word OFF or last OPEN
WINDOW time setting displayed.
2. Press
. The word OFF blinks on the display.
3. Press
and
to set the desired OPEN WINDOW time (pay
attention to the AM/PM designation).
4. Press until
appears
on
the display next to W.CLOSE, with
the 12 am or the last close
window time setting displayed.
5. Press
. The 12 am blinks on
the display.
6. Press
and
to set the desired CLOSE WINDOW time
(pay attention to the AM/PM designation).
To disable the irrigation window function
1. Press until appears
next to OPEN WINDOW, with the
last OPEN WINDOW time setting
displayed.
2. Press
. The irrigation window
open time blinks on the display.
3. Press
until OFF appears next to
.
VALVE IN OPERATION
A
icon will appear over the
valve in operation. If the
flashes, the valve has not
opened, the possibilities are:
• The valve is in standby mode
(WAIT).
icon will flash once every two seconds (30 times
every minute).
• Valve is in “short mode”. The
icon will flash once every
1/2 second (120 times every minute).
VALVE IS IN STANDBY MODE (WAIT)
When two valves are currently open,
and a third valve is scheduled to
open, the third valve will enter into a
wait mode. A blinking O will appear
above the number of the valve
which is on wait.
To check that the valve is in (WAIT) mode, select the flashing valve
and return to the manual position. If the
appears, then the
valve is in (WAIT) mode.
NO POWER
“AC Off” appears on the display
during controller irrigation program
execution, or during “manual”
irrigation system operation via the
irrigation controller when no power
is delivered.
In this situation, the controller can be programmed, but cannot
operate the valve.
VALVE IN
MODE
(A short-circuit in the
solenoid or wiring.)
To check if the valve is
short-circuited, select the
flashing valve and move to
the manual position. If
appears, then the
valve is short-circuited.
Check the wiring and the solenoid.
WEAK BACKUP BATTERY
When the backup battery is
weak, a flashing
icon will appear on the
display.
The battery should be
replaced. The programming
will not be deleted if the
fresh battery is inserted within 30 seconds of removing the weak
battery.
NO PROGRAM
During “manual” irrigation
system operation via the
irrigation controller,
“no prog” appears on the
display, meaning that no
irrigation period has been
set for the current valve. In
this case, the irrigation controller “does not know” when to close
the valve.
In this situation valve opening is disabled.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the wiring on the controller’s terminal strip and on the
valves, at the beginning of a new season.
PROBLEM:
Valve does not open
CAUSE: One of the following not entered: Watering time,
watering days, start time
SOLUTION: Check and program as required
CAUSE: Selector on “RAIN OFF” position
SOLUTION: Cancal RAIN OFF
CAUSE: No main electric power
SOLUTION: Check transformer and socket
CAUSE: Valve or connection faulty
SOLUTION: Check the valve or replace it
PROBLEM:
Valve does not close
CAUSE: Dirt or stones in the valve.
SOLUTION: Clean the valve
CAUSE: Valve was opened manually
SOLUTION: Move to automatic position
CAUSE: Valve faulty (torn diaphragm)
SOLUTION: Replace valve or part
PROBLEM:
Display “disappears”
CAUSE: Backup batteries are dead and there is no power from
the transformer
SOLUTION: Check the batteries and the transformer.
DIG CORPORATION 3 YEAR WARRANTY
DIG CORPORATION warrants these products to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of three years from date of purchase. This warranty does
not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, neglect, modification, improper
installation or subjection to line pressure in excess of 150 lbs. per square inch. This
warranty shall extend only to the original purchaser of the product for use by the
purchaser. This warranty shall not cover batteries or any malfunction of the product
due to battery failure. The obligation of DIG CORPORATION under this warranty is
limited to repairing or replacing at its factory this product which shall be returned to
the factory within one year after the original purchase and which on examination is
found to contain defects in material and workmanship.
DIG CORPORATION SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND; THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF DIG BEING
LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Unattended use for prolonged periods without inspection to verify proper operation is
beyond the intended use of this product, and any damage resulting from such use
shall not be the responsibility of DIG CORPORATION. There are no warranties which
extend beyond the description on the face hereof. In the case of purchase of the
product for use other than, for irrigation purposes, DIG CORPORATION hereby
disclaims any implied warranties including any warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. In the case of the purchase of the product for
personal, family or household purposes, DIG CORPORATION disclaims any such
warranties to the extent permitted by law. To the extent that any such disclaimer or
implied warranties shall be ineffectual, then any implied warranties shall be limited in
duration to a period of one year from the date of the original purchase for use by the
purchaser. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.
In order to obtain performance under this warranty, the unit must be returned to the
factory, along with proof of purchase indicating original date of purchase, shipping
prepaid, addressed as follows:
DIG CORPORATION, 130 Bosstick Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069. Repaired or replaced
units will be shipped prepaid to the name and address supplied with the unit returned
under warranty. Allow four weeks for repairs and shipping time. Repair of damaged
units not otherwise within warranty may be refused or done at a reasonable cost or
charge at the option of DIG CORPORATION.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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TO ORDER PARTS:
1-800-322-9146 FAX: 760-727-0282
130 Bosstick Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
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e-mail: [email protected]
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