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evapotranspiration (ET). The result can be reviewed in the REPORTS MENU,
STATUS REPORT and HISTORY REPORT.
NOTE: The controller can receive information from more than one weather
station in the area if available.
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How to Program and Activate ET
1. Setting and Activating ET:
Using the ET MONITOR feature in the ENVIRONMENT screen, the user can
enter detailed site information to each zone (valve #) and download this
information to the LEIT-2ET controller. The controller use the information
received from the handset and the weather station to adjust the daily
irrigation schedule. The effect on the daily scheduled irrigation programs
based on weather data collected can be reviewed in the REPORTS MENU
and HISTORY Report.
Activating ET: Using this feature the user enters detailed information for each
valve or site zone.
Follow theses steps to configure each zone setting conditions using the
handset ET MONITOR screens:
Step 1: Select plant stage of life (example: mature)
Step 2: Select soil type (example: clay)
Step 3: Select plant type (example: mix planting)
Step 4: Select plant density (example: 50-70%)
Step 5: Select percentage of slope (example: 0 to 4%)
Step 6: Select microclimate type (example: open space)
Step 7: Select irrigation method (example: spray)
Step 8: Select irrigation efficiency (example: 70%). This is the default
setting that can be changed.
Step 9: Select irrigation method flow rates (example: 1 GPM (3.8 L/M)
Step 10: Select irrigation method spacing (example: 10’ (3 m)
