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SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor
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System Setup
1.
Set the controller to water all the zones at the highest frequency expected during the peak of the
season. This may be every day.
2.
Set the zone watering times as they were previously set by the contractor or homeowner.
3.
Set the auto-threshold-set feature on the SMRT-Y user interface by simultaneously pressing in and
holding the “Read Sensor” and “Soil Temp” buttons and then pressing the “Soil EC” button once. If you
have set the feature properly the ‘Suspended’ icon and ‘Allowed’ icon will alternately flash. These icons
will continue to flash until the threshold has been automatically set.
4.
Ensure the controller is set to run the next morning before the sun shines on the sensor area. This
interval defines the auto-set period.
5.
Ensure ‘Bypass Sensor’ is not flashing in upper left corner of the LCD display. If flashing, press ‘Bypass
Sensor’ button to allow Soil Moisture Sensor operation.
6.
Flood the sensor area with a five gallon bucket of water prior to leaving the property. Also flood the slit
trench marks in the sod.
Recommended Follow-up
1.
The watering moisture threshold is determined during the auto-set period. Sometime after the
first controller run, press the ‘Read Sensor’ button on the SMRT-Y user interface to view the watering
moisture threshold. The displayed number is the moisture level in the root zone that will permit
irrigation.
2.
Re-set the zone run times by referring to the run-time chart and instructions. To use the chart you will
need the moisture threshold setting obtained in the previous step and the precipitation rates of the
zones.