1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing DIG’s RBC MVA Single Station Battery Operated Timer.
This manual describes how to get the RBC series timer up and running quickly.
After reading this manual and becoming familiar with the basic functionality of the
timer, use the manual as a reference for less common tasks in the future.
2. ABOUT THE RBC MVA BATTERY OPERATED TIMER
The RBC MVA Timer employs the latest irrigation programming features to allow for
complete control of any irrigation system. The RBC MVA is a single station battery
operated timer with a factory pre-assembled actuator to convert a 3/4 in. Champion
or Orbit manual brass anti-siphon valve. It is also includes a 1 in. adapter and seat
washer to fit 1 in. Champion or Orbit manual brass valves, 3⁄4 in. and 1 in. Rain Bird
manual plastic valves, or 3⁄4 in. and 1 in. Orbit plastic valves. The timer has a rain
sensor connection, and is powered by two AA batteries that can last up to 3 years,
using name brand alkaline batteries. The timer is enclosed in a compact, waterproof
housing to protect it from the elements.
3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
1. Timer cover
2. Quick reference label
3. LCD Display displays the icon-based
applications/ programs
4. 7 button programming keypad:
Use for programming, system on/off,
manual run and reviewing program
6. Rain sensor yellow wire connection
7. Collapsible 36 in. solenoid wire
8. DC Solenoid
9. Manual flow control
10. External bleed screw
11. 3/4 in. adapter
12. 3/4 in. seat washer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ………………………………………………………… 1
2. About the RBC MVA battery operated timer …………………………… 1
3. Component identification …………………………………………… 1
4. LCD display and controls …………………………………………… 2
5. Installing the batteries ……………………………………………… 3
6.1 Changing acuator adapters …………………………………………… 4
6.2 Manual valve actuator installation …………………………………… 6
7. Programming ………………………………………………………… 8
8. Setting current time and date ………………………………………… 8
9. Setting watering day schedules ……………………………………… 10
10. Setting watering start times ………………………………………… 13
11. Setting watering run times (program(s) duration) ……………………… 15
12. Setting rain delay – optional feature …………………………………… 16
13. Manual watering …………………………………………………… 17
14. Connecting a rain sensor …………………………………………… 19
15. Changing the batteries ……………………………………………… 20
16. Maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs …………………………… 21
17. Warranty …………………………………………………………… 23
18. Technical assistance ………………………………………………… 24
19. To order replacement or spare parts ………………………………… 25
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