Quick Start Installation Instructions
The following instructions are provided for the experienced installer. If you are
installing a Toro Wireless Rainsensor for the first time, use the Detailed Installation
Instructions starting on page 4.
1.
Disconnect power to the irrigation system controller.
2.
Always mount the Receiver FIRST, adjacent to the controller with either the provided
stainless steel screws or double-sided foam tape.
3.
Refer to
Figure 3
. Attach White and Brown (or Yellow*) control wires to the con-
troller’s Sensor terminals in any order OR, to break the valve common:
a.
Disconnect valve common wire and common pump/master valve wire (if present).
b.
Attach White wire to common wire(s) with a wire connector.
c.
Attach Brown wire to common terminal on controller (Yellow wire is not used in
this connection).
4.
Connect the Red wires to the controller’s 24 V ac power source terminals.
5.
Straighten the Receiver antenna wire upward and the Sensor/Transmitter antenna
wire downward.
6.
While holding the Sensor/Transmitter at close range to the Receiver, press and
hold the Test Spindle to test the wiring. The Power, Signal and Sensor Status indi-
cators should be ON.
7.
Adjust the Rainfall Adjustment Cap to the desired rainfall activation amount.
8.
Mount the Sensor/Transmitter in an unobstructed location away from sprinklers.
See
Figures 4
and
5
.
Important: Reconfirm proper operation of the Wireless RainSensor at the
final mounting location.
3
Red
To 24 V ac
To 24 V ac
To Sensor Terminal or to Break Valve Common
To Sensor Terminal (Normally Closed)
or to Break Valve Common
To Sensor Terminal (Normally Open)
(For Normally Open sensor, see Detailed Instructions)
Red
White
Brown
Yellow*
Figure 3
Extend Antenna
straight down
Rain gutter (cross section view)
Do not over-tighten
thumbscrew
Press and hold
down to test
Figure 4
Extended Antenna
straight down
Stainless
Steel
Screws
Figure 5
