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1. CYBER RAIN USER MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of the Cyber Rain XCI Smart Sprinkler Controller System ae ee Smart Wireless Sprinkler Controller SiS mrzi Pm GH ie i4 CMe shel 0 7S If you are experiencing difficulties with your Cyber Rain System please contact our Technical Support Department Telephone 877 888 1452 Email support cyber rain com Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Table of Contents Pack Ce COM FOU araa EE E A E A E A AE 3 IE ee a E E E E E E E A E E 3 Pre installation CRECKIS T ssorsssenar eier AE EE OE E EER E ER 3 ERELL EE S E E E E E E ere EE E E E 4 Manual Operation from the Controller Unit sesessesssseessessssesssssrrsresrrsresrrsresrrsrreresrrsrrereseeesens 6 EATeANE YOUF SC CNC eise a ANE E A A E ATE 21 Ba SC JOC a OM parene rE E E ESEE E S ENNE EENE N EEO 25 Manual C OnO ea E E E E 30 POON INC OG FC AU CS eese a E E E E T 33 Calendar WC seeren penie mee ocione EE EE EEE EE A TE EE EE E EEEE 34 DOTAN eoan E E E E S E E E E EE 35 Waterin OCK Coenen er ee ee 36 PROV AICS SOU CN CS e A E EE E E E E 37 SLEE ENI o E E A A N E E ONE E EE 38 SEUD VIZIO ear E A en AEA E A AEAEE E A IA AA esas naes 40 THOUDICSINO OU CUE ennnen EEE EE EEE 41 Trouble Running the Software Installer sesseesessessesessesersernsrssrrsresrrnresrrnrereensrrseeseeseeseesreseeseee 43 COMME CHIVIVY ESG orre E A E E E E E 43 Access Point Plugged in BEFORE Installing the Software esesessessesssrseresr
2. the green line on the chart below You can customize this for your area Remember that you originally set your watering schedule for the hottest months of the year In Southern California these are July and August which is why the green line of the watering index is at 100 in the chart below During the month of January in Southern California landscapes have historically needed only 30 of the water used during the summer so the default for January is 30 as indicated by the green line This means that if you have set your schedule to water a zone for 10 minutes and your PC is offline in January your controller will only water that zone for 3 minutes If you would like to customize your index for your area first select the month at the top and then use the slider on the right to set the default water reduction for that month a Cyber Rain XCI Controller are a p eS EN D N File Settings Schedule Calendar Details Watering Index Advanced Settings Statistics Watering Index Settings Watering Index is used as a schedule setback when your sprinkler controller is offline Li Typical Summer Winter Setting Li Watering Index Page 36 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Click on the Advanced Settings tab e Daily Adjustment Settings On the left side of the screen are the settings that determine how sensitive your watering will be to precipitation temperature a
3. Precip 10 Precip 20 Humidity 43 Humidity 63 Humidity 43 Manual Run ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF Page 28 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 If rain is forecasted the system will automatically stop all watering until the rain clears If you wish to override this you can click the Override button al Cyber Rain XCI Controller Software j Zip Code 37501 1 Front Grass 2 Front Flower Bed 3 Vegetable Garden 4 Side Grass 5 Pool Plants 6 Back Grass 7 Hedges 8 Herb Garden Save Schedule Weather for Memphis TN 37501 Tonight Tomorrow Tomorrow Night P l Low gt high d Low bah Jz F k 89 F bah qi Scattered T Storms Scattered T Storms Scattered T Storms Precip 60 Precip 40 Precip 40 Humidity 79 Humidity 64 Humidity 79 Manual Run v ON RAIN SHUT OFF until 7 10 2008 Override When rain is forecast the display on the controller also indicates that all watering has stopped due to rain Smart Wireless hjar rrr HH H PS P2 e ee Pr i r main Hold till Brigg TERE me eS 2a EBA Oy 219m Page 29 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 On the bottom left hand side of the screen there is a menu that reads Manual Run Clicking this menu A brings up a window as is shown below Move the slider bar at the top of this window B to change the desired duration of the cycle Click on the box to the immediate left
4. Total Water Savings Manual Run Page 40 of 46 Weather for Memphis TN 37501 Tonight Tomorrow F Low high Ro ES gaye Scattered T Storms Scattered T Storms Precip 50 Precip 50 Humidity 75 Humidity 63 ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF Cyber Rain Manual Tomorrow Night Humidity 80 Software Version 2 55 Adding Additional Controllers If you require more than 8 watering zones you will need to purchase an additional Cyber Rain XCI 8 zone controller ltem CRXCI ACO01 available from Cyber Rain or your local authorized retailer Multiple controllers can be operated from a single PC using the same remote wireless access point included in the complete system The controllers do not need to be collocated as long as they are within range of the Cyber Rain wireless access point 1 Installing Additional Controllers Please follow controller installation steps 1 2 found on page 3 of this manual for installation of each controller 2 Adding Additional Controllers to the Software I nterface Make sure each additional controller is plugged in Access the Cyber Rain Setup Wizard as shown on page 40 Newly added controllers are automatically detected and can be setup by accessing the the Controller Setup screen as shown on page 20 The total number of controllers found will be indicated in the setup wizard shown below Cyber Rain XCI setup Wizard Number of Controllers Street No Street City
5. by Cyber Rain for the weather Schedle Calendar Detas Wate index Advanced setings Statistics BB actual Usage Minutes HB Savings Minutes Total Daily Water Usage Minutes 19 2 17 2 TE 0 5 13 6 3 5 5 1 2007 5 2 2007 5 3 2007 5 4 2007 5 5 2007 5 6 2007 5 7 2007 Your Weekly Water Usage and Savings You can also view your year to date water usage and savings minutes File Settings Statistics Total Year To Date Water Usage and Saving Minutes Page 38 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The Activity Log shows the watering activity activated by your controller You can clear the log by clicking on the Clear Log button at the bottom of the screen ail Cyber Rain XCI Controller Software File Settings 7 9 2008 10 15 10 AM 7 9 2008 10 15 29 AM 7 9 2008 10 15 35 AM _ 7 9 2008 10 15 39 AM 7 9 2008 10 15 42 AM 7 9 2008 10 15 45 AM t 7 9 2008 10 15 55 AM 7 9 2008 10 16 12 AM _ 7 9 2008 10 16 16 AM _ 7 9 2008 10 16 23 AM _ 7 9 2008 10 16 34 AM 7 9 2008 11 49 00 AM 7 9 2008 11 49 59 AM 7 9 2008 11 50 00 AM __ 7 9 2008 2 08 05 PM 7 9 2008 2 10 03 PM _ 7 9 2008 2 10 31 PM 7 9 2008 2 10 35 PM __ 7 9 2008 2 11 07 PM 7 9 2008 2 11 16 PM 7 9 2008 2 32 02 PM 7 9 2008 2 32 11 PM 7 9 2008 2 32 13 PM 7 9 2008 2 32 15 PM 7 9 2008 2 32 18 PM Page 39 of 46 a Teana Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber R
6. m Based on Humidity 6 ek Jx 64 F 89 F A Jn 64 F Total Water Savings 1065 Mostly Cloudy AM Clouds PM Mostly Cloudy Sun Precip 0 Humidity 63 Precip 0 Humidity 43 Precip 10 Humidity 61 Manual Run ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF of Watering Minutes per Session Controller Status Page 21 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Click each of the zones in the column on the left of the Cyber Rain application screen zone names and enter a name for each zone e g front grass front planter side hedges Continue until you have finished entering names for all of your zones ag Cyber Rain XCI Controller Software ee A GA y che File Settings Schedule Calendar Details Watering Index Advanced Settings Statistics Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 Zip Code 91301 v2 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday po a ES ES SO NG EE Te eS ey ee 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 1 Front Grass 2 Front Flower Bed 3 Vegetable Garden 4 Side Grass 5 Pool Plants Save Schedule Please note This schedule must reflect the watering requirements for the HOTTEST months of the year e g July and August Weather for Agoura Hills CA 91301 Tonight Tomorrow Tomorrow Night Tommorow s Water Savings Low high Low Based on Temperature 5 P x m Base
7. procedure E Cyber Rain 2 0 InstallShield Wizard The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Cyber Rain 2 0 Click Finish to exit the wizard A Silicon Laboratories CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver Installer ad h wig Silicon Laboratories Silicon Laboratories CP210x USB to UART Bridge Installation Location Driver Version 4 40 C Program Files Cyber Rain CP210x Page 11 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The Scanning screen opens This may take several minutes depending on your computer s configuration Scanning Please wait while system is scanned The Installation Completed Successfully screen opens Click OK SUCCESS eJ s Installation completed successfully The InstallShield Wizard Completed screen opens Click Finish Cyber Rain lnstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Cyber Rain Click Finish bo exit the wizard lt Back Cancel Page 12 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 If you are running Windows XP and do not yet have Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 installed you may see the following additional screens The Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 Setup window opens Click Next iy Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 Setup Welcome to Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 Setup Page 13 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2
8. type and slope and click Recommended Setting Next click Save on the bottom left corner next to Cancel Cyber Rain will then automatically adjust the watering in this zone to reduce run off Note The total watering time will not change but will be divided into sessions allowing time for the soil to absorb water in between applications These cycles will not be reflected on the schedule or calendar pages but will be transmitted to your controller Fertilizer Section Use this section to record details about fertilizing and to set reminders Click on the Fertilizer Watering tab to temporarily increase watering following fertilization Page 35 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 planting new sod etc Click Save on the bottom left corner next to Cancel after making any changes to the Fertilizer Watering section Zone Images You can upload your own photos of each of your zones to replace the stock photos provided Click on the Watering Index tab Normally your watering need will automatically be calculated and adjusted based on the weather in your area However if your computer is not on for more than 24 hours or you do not have Internet connectivity Cyber Rain controllers will default to a seasonal watering index The Watering Index displays the watering reductions based on the historic seasonal watering pattern Cyber Rain ships with a Southern California index as default
9. 12 00 00 C6 What would you like to call this controller Cyber Rain 1 Please select a name between 1 and 24 characters How many zones does this controller manage Each controller can manage up to 8 zones The maximum number of times for sprinklers to turn on each day 1 G This is called number of programs Each controller can have up to 4 programs 2 The start time for the first program 840 AM G Glick Net to Continue CYBER RAIN Page 20 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The Schedule for Controller screen opens This is the main screen for the Cyber Rain application You may assign names to each zone and set the number of minutes each zone is watered per start time each day You can also change the start times for each watering cycle So Enter Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 Zip Code 91301 v2 2 Sta rt Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Time s EDn E 77 40AM 8 48PM 7 40AM 8 48PM 7 40AM 8 48PM 7 40AM 8 48PM 7 40AM 8 48PM 7 40AM 8 48PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 1 Zonel 2 Zone2 E nte r 3 Zone3 4 Zone4 Zo ne 5 Zone5 6 Zone6 Name s aes 8 Zones Enter Number Save Schedule Please note This schedule must reflect the watering requirements for the HOTTEST months of the year e g July and August Weather for Agoura Hills CA 91301 Tonight Tomorrow Tomorrow Night Tommorow s Water Savings Low high Low Based on Temperature 5 Pr
10. 55 The Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 Setup window opens Click the I accept the terms of the License Agreement box and then click Install jis Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 Setup End User License Agreement End User License Agreement MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT MET FRAMEWORK 2 0 Microsoft Corporation for based on where you live one of its affiliates licenses this supplement to you IF you are licensed to use Microsoft Windows operating system software the software vou may use this supplement You may not use it iF you do inot have a license For the software You may use a copy of this supplement with each validly licensed copy of the software yt I By clicking I accept the terms of the License Agreement and proceeding to use the product I indicate that I have read understood and agreed to the terms of the End User License Agreement I accept the terms of the License Agreement Depending on your computer s configuration the following process may take several minutes to complete Page 14 of 46 ir Microsoft MET Framework 2 0 Setup End User License Agreement End User License Agreement MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT WET FRAMEWORK 2 0 Setup is configuring the install This may take a minute or kwo validly licensed co By clicking I accept the terms of the License Agreement and proceeding to use the product I indica
11. Cyber Rain Controller 2 Saturday Zore names a AE SE OS Da ee r e aa a aeee ae 2 6 28 AM 8 06 PM 6 28 AM 8 06 PM 6 28 AM 8 06 PM 6 28 AM SSS ae 8 06 PM 6 28 AM 8 06 PM 6 28 AM 8 06 PM 1 Front Grass 10 10 10 10 2 Front Flower Bed 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Vegetable Garden 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Side Grass z 7 7 7 7 z z 5 Pool Plants 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 Back Grass 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 7 Hedges 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 Herb Garden 2 Sdve schedul 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Pea es epi to controller Save Schedule Weather for Agoura Hills CA 91301 i i Tonight Tomorrow Tomorrow Night Tomorrow s Water Savings Low high Low Based on Temperature 5 Pat Pe Based on Humidity 6 we 56 F 88 F we 549 F Total Water Savings 1 Clear Sunny Clear Override 7 f e Precip 0 Precip 0 Precip 0 Humidity 22 Humidity 16 Humidity 33 Manual Run v ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF Hold Controller Status Troubleshooting Guide e Temporarily disable anti virus and anti spyware programs such as Norton Antivirus Trend Micro AVG Spybot Search amp Destroy etc until the installation process has completed successfully Alternatively grant full permissions remove restrictions through the program control settings within your anti virus anti Spyware software e Make sure you are allowing the installer program to run when prompted as such by Windows 1 Controller to PC Connectivity Page 43 of 46 Cyber Rain Manua
12. No 1 5 Zone Name Front Grass Wire Color CJ vy Emitter Type Sprinkler sa Sun Exposure Zone Hold Hold From Hold Until Cycle and Soak Soil Type Sandy Loam Mild Flat Max Cycle Cyber Soak Fertilizer Fertilizer Watering Recommended Fertilizer Last Time Fertilized Fertilizer Interval Days Fertilizer Reminder Fertilizer Reminder Days Details Screen Features Controller Zone This feature allows you to rename your controller s and or zones Zone Hold This feature allows you to put designated zones on hold This means that for a designated time period the sprinklers will not come on To utilize this feature click the check box and set the Hold From and Hold Until fields according to your needs Wire Color amp Emitter Type Use these fields to retain information regarding which wires are attached to which zones and also which type of emitter is in use in that particular zone Plant Facts Enter details about the plants soil types and sun exposure for each zone Cycle and Soak This feature prevents water run off Water run off is the wasted water that flows from saturated soil in your yard into the gutters and streets Cycle and Soak divides the watering sessions on your schedule into alternating On Cycle and Off Soak periods so that the soil has time to absorb the water If you notice any run off in a particular zone make sure to enter the proper soil
13. State Zip Code Email for software update notifications Click Next to Continue CYBER RAIN Click Next gt The Controller Setup screen opens for each controller see figures below in sequence For each controller follow these steps o Confirm that the serial number of your controller matches the serial number in your documentation also on the back of the Cyber Rain controller If there is a discrepancy contact Cyber Rain technical support o Give each controller a name such as Cyber Rain Controllerl Cyber Rain Controller2 etc o Each controller can control 1 to 8 zones Select the total number of zones that you activated when inserting the valve wires into the controller unit o You can set each controller to turn on sprinklers 1 to 4 times a day Select the number that suits your needs and then choose times for each watering cycle Page 41 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 o Click Next gt to cycle to the additional controllers setting them up sequentially Cyber Rain Setup Wizard i Sa Let s set up each Cyber Rain XCI Controller What would you like to call this controller Please select a name between 1 and 24 characters How many zones does this controller manage Each controller can manage up to amp zones The maximum number of times for sprinklers to turn on each day al This is called number of programs Each contr
14. ain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 Cyber Rain Controller 1 _Cyber Rain Controller 1 Year To Date Cyber Rain Manual HEEL ECE EEG N Software Version 2 55 Setup Wizard The selections in the Run Setup Wizard drop down menu are not used for day to day running of the application They are used for adding additional controllers to your system changing the number of start times or the beginning time for start times etc When you click on Run Setup Wizard a wizard will guide you to make your selections a3 Cyber Rain XCI Controller Software File Settings 2 Front Flower Bed 3 Vegetable Garden 4 Side Grass 6 Back Grass 7 Hedges 8 Herb Garden Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 4 4 Erm Zip Code 37501 4 4 Save Schedule Please note This schedule must reflect the watering requirements for the HOTTEST months of the year e g July and August Tommorow s Water Savings Based on Temperature Based on Humidity
15. ally the white wire If you are replacing an existing sprinkler controller note the wire marked common Cl224 s74 70 078 COMMON ZONES Connect the common wire to the C connector on the Cyber Rain controller Wires are connected by pushing the corresponding white button on the front of the Cyber Rain controller with a pen or screwdriver while simultaneously inserting the wire into the corresponding socket from the bottom of the controller Release the white button when the wire is in place Next connect the sprinkler valve wires for each zone to the slots numbered 1 8 on the controller noting a description of each zone and the slot that you are connecting it to below If your sprinkler system has fewer than 8 zones start with zone 1 and continue until finished All 8 zones do not need to be activated If you have more than 8 zones you will need an additional controller see page 41 Page 4 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 O ct Wire Color Zone Description CON DUBWNEF WN Please note Cyber Rain XCI is designed to be installed indoors e g your garage laundry room other indoor access area If you wish to install the unit outdoors please order an outdoor box from Cyber Rain or otherwise install the unit in a weatherproof box that is not made from metal Next connect the white end of the AC adapter plug to the bottom of the controller making sure that is tight and secure Note the AC adap
16. d on Humidity 6 C BA 64 F 89 F c BA 64 F Total Water Savings 11 i Mostly Cloudy AM Clouds PM Mostly Cloudy Sun Override 2 Precip 0 Precip 0 Precip 10 Humidity 63 Humidity 43 Humidity 61 Manual Run v ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF Hold Controller Status Next enter the number of minutes you want each zone to be activated for each day at each start time Note the watering times entered should reflect those of the hottest months of the year typically J uly and August Cyber Rain will automatically adjust the watering times based on your local weather conditions Page 22 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 To save time when entering your watering schedule you can right click on the zone numbers located on the immediate left of the zone names and select one of the choices from the drop down menu Cyber Rain XCI Co ler store x File Settings Schedule Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 O men mmen reen mne mea O m Zip Code 91301 Saturday poo Ee ES TE Ee FE PE EE a Ee ee 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM Clear Row 3 mins every day 5 mins every day 7 mins every day 10 mins every day 15 mins every day 5 mins every other day 10 mins every other day 15 mins every other day base note This schedule must reflect the watering requirements for the HOTTEST months of th
17. e year e g July and August 20 mins every other day 25 mins every other day 15 mins every third day 20 mins every third day 30 mins every third day 2 mins twice a day 4 mins twice a day 5 mins twice a day H Manwal Run After all times are entered click Save Schedule Cyber Rain XCI Co ler File Settings Weather for Agoura Hills CA 91301 Tonight Tomorrow Low high BS 64 F 89 F Mostly Cloudy AM Clouds PM Sun Precip 0 Precip 0 Humidity 63 Humidity 43 ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF Schedule Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 Tomorrow Night Low EX 64 F Mostly Cloudy Precip 10 Humidity 61 Zip Code 91301 3 Vegetable Garden 4 Side Grass 5 Pool Plants 6 Back Grass 7 Zone7 8 Zone8 Please note This schedule must reflect the watering requirements for the HOTTEST months of the year e g July and August Tommorow s Water Savings Based on Temperature Based on Humidity Total Water Savings Manual Run v Page 23 of 46 Weather for Agoura Hills CA 91301 Tonight i Low Mostly Cloudy High 85 F AM Clouds PM Sun Precip 0 Humidity 43 ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF Precip 10 Humidity 63 Tomorrow Sun Precip 20 Humidity 43 Cyber Rain Manual High 89 F AM Clouds PM Software Version 2 55 Cyber rain will automatically transfer this watering schedule to your con
18. ex Advanced Settings Statistics Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 Zip Code 37501 v2 2 1 Front Grass 10 10 10 10 10 2 Front Flower Bed 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Vegetable Garden 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Side Grass 7 7 7 7 7 7 5 Pool Plants 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 Back Grass 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 7 Hedges 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 Herb Garden 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Save Schedule Manual Run ON RAIN SHUT OFF until 7 10 2008 Weather Panel Page 31 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 When you have finished it is best to exit Cyber Rain by clicking the red X on the upper right of the screen This way Cyber Rain continues to check the weather and update your controller so that your water savings are optimized However if you wish to completely exit the application select Exit from the File menu at the upper left corner Please note that this is not recommended as the Cyber Rain controller will not receive regular adjustments based on weather conditions Consequently water use will not be optimized a Cyber Rain XCI Co r a File Settings w Details Watering Index Advanced Settings Statistics Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 Zip Code 37501 1 Front Grass 2 Front Flower Bed 3 Vegetable Garden 4 Side Grass 5 Pool Plants 6 Back Grass 7 Hedges 8 Herb Garden Save Schedule Weather for Memphis TN 37501 Tonight Tomorrow Tomorrow Night Tommorow s Water Savin
19. f 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Now is a good time to make a note of your Cyber Rain XCI controller serial number 14 digit number located on the back of the controller My Cyber Rain XCI Serial Number _____ _ _ O O OO OOOO 1 Mount the Controller Mount the controller on the wall with two 8 screws included mounted 6 apart using the included template For outdoor applications mount the controller in a plastic weatherproof box available from most Cyber Rain authorized resellers or directly from www cyber rain com 2 Install the Controller Note If your irrigation system uses a master valve or pump usually to draw water from a source such as a well you will also need to use the master valve lead marked M The Cyber Rain controller will provide constant power to the pump master valve in order to enable watering If you do not have a master valve or pump installed you will not need this feature The controller needs to be connected to your sprinkler valves If you have an existing sprinkler controller the sprinkler valves are connected to the controller with the wires typically inserted into numbered slots which are called zones Often these wires are in multiple colors Before disconnecting an existing controller make note of which wire runs to each sprinkler valve and mark them accordingly There should be a single wire for each zone plus a common wire The common wire is gener
20. gins that may take several minutes which Should be followed by an Installation Complete notice Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Page 45 of 46 1 Unhandled Exception Computers running Windows XP Enter the Control Panel from the Start Menu Then click Add or Remove Programs in Windows XP or the Uninstall a Program subcategory from the Programs heading Vista Look for multiple versions of Microsoft NET Framework If you find versions other than Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 Such as Microsoft NET Framework 1 1 uninstall them Do not uninstall NET Framework 2 0 2 Unhandled Exception Computers running Windows Vista Go to Start Computer Local Disk usually C Program Files Right click the Cyber Rain folder Click Properties at the bottom of the right click menu Click the Security tab at the top of the Properties window Make sure that all categories i e Users Administrators SYSTEM are given Full Control over the Cyber Rain software If any category does not have Full Control highlight that category and click the Edit button In the Edit window click the box for Full Control under the Allow column Click Apply and then click OK Install the Cyber Rain software with the USB Access Point unplugged until the installation is complete Cycle the power on your controller unit unplug its power cable f
21. gs EE TE EOT TEA P Low high F Low Based on Humidity mi 72 bah 89 bh 12 F 4 4 a 4 Savings Scattered T Storms Scattered T Storms Scattered T Storms Precip 60 Precip 40 Precip 40 Humidity 86 Humidity 68 Humidity 82 Manual Run ON RAIN SHUT OFF until 7 10 2008 Page 32 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Advanced Features The menu tabs on the top of the screen allow you to access advanced features and information al Cyber Rain XCI Controller Software Zip Code 37201 Tommorow s Water Savings Low Based on Temperature w E 18 70 F 4 4 Total Water Savings Scattered T Storms Based on Humidity Showers Showers Precip 60 Precip 50 Precip 30 Humidity 79 Humidity 63 Humidity 72 Manual Run ON RAIN SHUT OFF until 7 10 2008 Page 33 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Click on the Calendar tab A calendar view of your schedule opens This calendar is for informational purposes only you cannot change your schedule from this screen Minimum Time Interval in minutes Page 34 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Click on the Details tab ag Cyber Rain XCI Controller File Settings Schedule Details Watering index Advanced Settings Statistics Controller Zone Plant Facts Controller No 1 5 Controller Name Cyber Rain Controller 1 Plant Type Plant Sub Type Zone
22. ich weather information to use when controlling your sprinklers Enter your address information zip code and email Your email address is needed to notify you of software updates Cyber Rain will never share your personal information with third parties without your express consent Page 19 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Click Next after entering your information a9 Cyber Rain XCI Setup Wizard Cyber Rain XCI setup Wizard Zip Code Email for software update notifications Click Next to Continue CYBER RAIN as The Controller Setup screen opens Follow these steps a Confirm that the serial number of your controller matches the serial number in your documentation also on the back of the Cyber Rain controller If there is a discrepancy contact Cyber Rain technical support b Give your controller a name such as Cyber Rain Controller1 or J oe s Cyber Rain c Each controller can control 1 to 8 zones Select the total number of zones that you activated when inserting the valve wires into the controller unit d You can set your sprinklers to turn on 1 to 4 times a day Select the number that Suits your needs and then choose times for each watering cycle Note You can change these settings at any time by accessing the Setup Wizard see page 38 7 7 z e Syre Wg ie Let s set up each Cyber Rain ACI Controller Serial Number far coniralice 27 36 3D
23. ile Settings IET Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 2 Front Flower Bed 3 Vegetable Garden 4 Side Grass 5 Pool Plants 6 Back Grass Please wait 7 Zone7 8 Zones Save Schedule Tommorow s Water Savings Based on Temperature Based on Humidity Total Water Savings Manual Run y Page 26 of 46 AM Clouds PM Mostly Cloudy Sun Precip 0 Precip 10 Humidity 43 Humidity 63 ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF Downloading Cyber Rain Manual Tomorrow High 89 F AM Clouds PM Sun Precip 20 Humidity 43 Software Version 2 55 The middle portion of the Schedule for Controller screen displays your watering schedule On the left you see the names of the zones as you assigned them On the right you see the watering times in minutes for each start time for each day and zone You can easily change any name or watering time by simply typing over the current entry After changing any entries click Save Schedule to save your changes and send them to the controller a Cyber Rain XCI Controller File Settings Schedule Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 Zip Code 91301 Te ee ee ee ee eee a a a a a a ea eee a ee a 2 6 28 AM 8 06 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 1 Front Grass 10 10 10 2 Front Flower Bed 3 3 3 3 Vegetable Garden 4 4 Side Grass 5 Pool Plants 6 Back Grass 7 Hedges 8 Herb Ga
24. l Software Version 2 55 Make sure that your USB access point is plugged into your computer or into a powered USB hub Make sure that your controller unit is plugged in Move your USB access point around utilizing the several feet of USB cable that are included Placing it physically closer to your controller may help or placing it farther away from dense objects or sources of radio frequency interference may help Restart your computer 3 Software to Weather Service Connectivity Page 44 of 46 Disable any anti virus anti spyware and firewall programs you may have ideally one at a time in order to isolate exactly which program is inhibiting Cyber Rain s access to the internet or change Cyber Rain s internet access settings in these programs in order to allow the software to access online weather data Enter the Control Panel from the Start Menu Then click Add or Remove Programs in Windows XP or the Uninstall a Program subcategory from the Programs heading Vista Uninstall the Silicon Laboratories driver Restart your computer Download the USB Access Point Driver from http www cyber rain com downloads Extract all files from the CP210x Installer zip file Open the newly created CP210x Installer folder and run the CP210xVCPI nstaller exe the exe may or may not display depending on your operating system s configuration Click Install a Scanning process be
25. nd humidity Normally you should not adjust these as they have been calculated to deliver the optimal amount of water under different conditions Some contractors and advanced users may wish to experiment Click Save at the bottom of this window to apply your changes e Remote Scheduling COMING SOON Fr Cyber Rain XCI Controller S File Settings Schedule Calendar Details watering Index Advanced Settings statistics Daily Adjustment Settings Settings for how temperature or humidity changes affect your schedule Rain ee n 3 55 Precipitation for stopping the sprinklers due to rain Normal temperature that your schedule is based on You should set your schedule for the hottest months of the year of change in schedule per 5 degree temp change from normal Humidity 1 30 Normal humidity that your schedule is based on of change in schedule per 5 change in humidity from normal 3 Page 37 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Click the Statistics tab to view your actual water usage minutes and your water savings minutes On the chart below the total height of the bar is the number of total watering minutes that you input for the hottest day of the year for ALL controllers and zones you have installed The blue bottom part of each bar is the actual minutes used and the green is the savings due to adjustments made
26. ng the existing Cyber Rain xml file in that directory e Plug in your USB access point e Start up your Cyber Rain software Page 46 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55
27. of each zone name C in order to activate specific zones The Check All and Clear All buttons on the bottom left allow you to quickly select or deselect all zones Click the Run button on the bottom right of the window D to run the selected stations manually a Cyber Rain XCI Controller Page 30 of 46 File Settings Scheie Calendar Det Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 1 Front Grass 2 Front Flower Bed 3 Vegetable Garden 4 Side Grass 5 Pool Plants 6 Back Grass 7 Hedges 8 Herb Garden L 01 Front Grass _ 02 Front Flower Bed C 03 Vegetable Garden high 5 91 F 4 plated T Storms Partly Cloudy Precip 20 Humidity 60 ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF Cyber Rain Manual Low O rer Partly Cloudy Precip 20 Humidity 76 Zip Code 37201 Software Version 2 55 On the bottom right hand side of the screen there is a button that toggles back and forth between Controller Status and Weather Panel If you click on Controller Status you will see a list of the current controllers you have connected along with their status in place of the weather panel Note that the last three columns are used to assist with technical support Should it be required To return to weather information simply click on the button again it now reads Weather Panel E Geran xCtContotersotwoe M lt E GE ise File Settings Schedule Calendar Details Watering Ind
28. of your installation settings cick Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard InstallShield Page 9 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The Installing Cyber Rain 2 55 screen opens Depending on your computer s configuration this process could take several minutes to complete T pg Cyber Rain 2 55 InstallShield Wizan jaj Installing Cyber Rain 2 55 The program features you selected are being installed Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs Cyber Rain 2 55 This may take several minutes Status l j InstallShield If you encounter the Attach Your Device window click OK but DO NOT connect your USB access point at this time note that you are prompted to do so after the software installation has completed Attach Your Device Please attach your device to this computer any time after the installation has finished Press OK but DO NOT attach USB access point yet Page 10 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The InstallShield Wizard Completed screen opens Click Finish JE Cyber Rain 255 InstallShield Wizar r p The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Cyber Rain 2 55 Click Finish to exit the wizard Depending on your computer s configuration you may or may not see the following screens If the following screens appear Click Install Otherwise skip to page 15 and continue the installation
29. oller can have up to 4 programs The start time for the first program 6 28AM SS ra E The start time for the second program 8 06 PM lick Nest to Continue CYBER RAIN oJ Cyber Rain Setup Wizard What would you like to call this controller Cyber Rain C Please select a name between 1 and 24 characters How many zones does this controller manage Each controller can manage up to amp zones The maximum number of times for sprinklers to turn on each day This is called number of programs Each controller can have up to 4 programs The start time for the first program 8 00 AM CYBER RAIN Page 42 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 3 Scheduling Watering Times on Additional Controllers see page 21 e The Schedule for Controller tab shows the main screen for the Cyber Rain application Additional controllers can be accessed from this screen using the pulldown selection menu next to Schedule for Controller As before you may assign names to each zone and set the number of minutes each zone is watered per start time each day You can also change the start times for each watering cycle e After times are entered for each controller click Save Schedule MaD Cyber Rain XCI Controller Software ae meee OO Controller Selection Zip Code 91301 v2 3 Schedule for Controll r S aA E n E Lz U Cyber Rain Controller 1 Tuesday
30. or 30 seconds then plug it back in Your new installation of the Cyber Rain software should now be able to recognize your controller Unplug your USB access point prior to the upgrade process Go to www Cyber Rain com downloads and download the most recent version of software The upgrade process will erase your current watering schedule If you would like to save your current schedule go to your local drive usually C and navigate to C Program Files Cyber Rain Cyber Rain data Within this folder you will find Cyber Rain xml the xml may or may not display depending on your operating system s configuration Copy this file right click the file and click Copy and save it someplace such as on your desktop right click an empty space on the desktop and click Paste Exit the Cyber Rain software File Exit from the software window or right click the Cyber Rain icon in the bottom right hand tray and click Exit Enter the Control Panel from the Start Menu Then click Add or Remove Programs in Windows XP or the Uninstall a Program subcategory from the Programs heading Vista Uninstall the Cyber Rain software Restart your computer Install the downloaded software the USB access point should still be UNPLUGGED Restart your computer Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 e Place the Cyber Rain xml file that you saved back in the C Program Files Cyber Rain Cyber Rain data folder replaci
31. p right corner of the screen Cyber Rain continues to run as a background process continually monitoring weather conditions and adjusting your watering times to conserve water and save you money E ete fip Code 3 501 Basic Operation After the initial setup and scheduling your Cyber Rain software runs in the background and is not visible The only indication of its presence is the icon in the notification area This icon can change depending on the status of your system This is what the Notification Icon looks like when Cyber Rain is running normally Ce 3 33 PM Right clicking on the Notification Icon allows you to open the main screen enter the settings screen or close the application The Notification Icon displays an umbrella to indicate that watering will be stopped due to rain or other weather conditions The Notification Icon shows a red disconnected wire when the wireless connection to the Cyber Rain controller has been lost Page 25 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 At the top of the Schedule for Controller screen you will see the name of the controller The name is normally displayed in green text Orange text indicates that the USB access point is disconnected Red text indicates trouble communicating with the controller The color changes to blue when the USB access point is communicating with the controller see image below al Cyber Rain XCI Controller Software F
32. plication From C Users Jon Desktog Always ask before opening this file This file does not have a valid digital signature that venties its publisher You should anh run software from publishers you trust How can decide what software to min Page 6 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The Preparing to Install screen opens InstallShield Wizard Preparing to Install Cyber Rain 2 55 Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the program setup process Please wait Extracting Cyber Rain 2 55 msi ee w The InstallShield R Wizard will install Cyber Rain 2 55 on your computer To continue cick Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Page 7 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Please review and accept the Cyber Rain End User Software License Agreement Select l accept the terms in the license agreement by clicking on the selection radio button Click Next gt fa Cyber Rain 2 55 InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Cyber Kam End User Software License Agreement This End User Software License Agreement this License contains rights and restrictions associated with the usage of the software that you are installing imchiding all upgrades modifications and new versions thereto collectively the Softwa
33. rden Save Schedule Please note This schedule must reflect the watering requirements for the HOTTEST months of the year e g July and August Weather for Agoura Hills CA 91301 Tonight Tomorrow Tommorow s Water Savings High re High Based on Temperature Fr Based on Humidity 85 F Sa 64 F 89 F Total Water Savings AM Clouds PM Mostly Cloudy AM Clouds PM Sun Sun Precip 0 Precip 10 Precip 20 Humidity 43 Humidity 63 Humidity 43 Manual Run ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF Hold Page 27 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The bottom portion of the screen shows your local weather forecast and the corresponding adjustments to your watering times The screen below shows that for tomorrow your watering time will be reduced by 11 You have the option to adjust this percentage by changing the Total Water Savings value clicking the Override button and then clicking the Save Schedule button EOE E ace File Settings l Schedule Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 Zip Code 91301 1 Front Grass 2 Front Flower Bed 3 Vegetable Garden 4 Side Grass 5 Pool Plants 6 Back Grass 7 Hedges 8 Herb Garden Save Schedule Weather for Agoura Hills CA 91301 Tonight Tomorrow k aiaa Eg High X Low High Based on Temperature g x Based on Humidity 85 F iF 64 F 89 F Total Water Savings ca AM Clouds PM Mostly Cloudy AM Clouds PM Sun Sun Precip 0
34. re Read the License carefully before using the Software By using the Software you acknowledge that you have read and understood and agree to comply with each and every tem and condition of this License The Sofware contains convrichted I accept the terms in the license agreement I do not accept the terms in the license agreement InstallShield The Customer Information screen opens Fill in your User Name and Organization optional Click Next gt of Cyber Rain 2 55 InstallShield Wizare eS Customer Information Please enter your information User Mame Cyber Rain User Organization oe InstallShield Page 8 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The Setup Type screen opens Select Complete by clicking on the selection radio button Click Next gt ia pg Cyber Rain 2 55 InstallShield Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits your needs Please select a setup type Complete Pe All program features will be installed Requires the most disk ee space Choose which program features you want installed and where they will be installed Recommended for advanced users InstallShield The Ready to Install the Program screen opens Click Install 7 Se a ey Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any
35. rssrrrresrrrrreresrreresses 44 EOF NC SS CS r ciate awetacsnsts E E sine tudoeneentanmesneatanincasaneyioconns 45 Controller Not Recognized on New Computer or New Hard Drive cc ccc ceceeescesseeseeeseeeseees 45 Software 924s lt ann Renee nnn nr ee ee een eee 45 Page 2 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Cyber Rain XCI Installation and Operation Manual Software Version 2 55 Thank you for purchasing the Cyber Rain XCI the smart sprinkler controller that saves you time money and helps the environment Package Contents QmmMmoownyL Cyber Rain XCI 8 Zone Sprinkler Controller Power Supply for the Sprinkler Controller USB Cable USB Wireless Access Point Module Software Installation User s Manual CD Mounting Hardware Documentation Quick Setup Guide Serial Number Mounting Template Installation The following hardware and software is required for the Cyber Rain XCI controller and software installation V v v v A PC running Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later An unused USB Port If you do not have a free USB port your local electronics store sells powered USB hubs that provide additional USB ports 100MB free disk space on your PC Broadband Internet access DSL cable modem etc Please make sure your Internet connection is available at the time of initial installation If you have a dialup connection it Should be active at the time of installation Page 3 o
36. te that I hawe read understood and agreed to the terms of the End User License Agreement Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 ity Microsoft MET Framework 2 0 setup Installing components The items vou selected are being installed Installation Progress Writing system registry values Key Writing system registry values Name Value Setup is complete Click Finish jis Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 Setup Setup Complete Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 has been successfully installed It is highly recommended that you download and install the latest service packs and security updates For this product For more information visit the Following Web site Product Support Center Page 15 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Now connect one end of the USB cable to the Cyber Rain Wireless USB link A picture or diagram would be helpful for that sentence Gs Connect the other end to a free USB port on your computer The LED light on the USB Link Should turn on and you should see a message on your Windows Desktop that a new device was found and that it is ready for use ij Found New Hardware x Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge Sern we ae eel a a Pl ee ali The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen opens Select No not this time Click Next 1 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for c
37. ter plug can only be inserted one way see pictures below and will snap securely into place when installed correctly Next connect the wall transformer to a 120VAC wall outlet Page 5 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Your Cyber Rain XCI controller can manually activate individual zones directly from the controller unit After all zone wires have been installed you may want to use this feature to check that all zones are working properly To manually activate zones press the numbered button that corresponds to the zone which you would like to activate Each press of the button activates a zone for 30 seconds Pressing the same button additional times in rapid succession lengthens the duration of watering for that zone in 30 second increments To shut off the zone wait 3 or more seconds and press the button for that zone once 3 Install the PC Software IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT connect the USB Access Point to your PC until AFTER the Cyber Rain software has been installed Insert the Cyber Rain Installation CD into the CD drive on your computer and double click on the Cyber Rain Installation program Cyber Rain msi or Setup exe The following pictures depict the installation procedure A Windows Security Warning screen may open If so click Run Open e The publisher could not be verified Are you sure you want to run this software La Name CO UsersVJon Desktop setup exe Publisher Unknown Publisher Type Ap
38. the program menu a Cyber Rain Cyber Rain icon on the desktop Note after initial installation amp startup Cyber Rain automatically runs in the background and can be accessed through the taskbar on the bottom right corner of your windows explorer screen Page 17 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The software first checks for the USB Access Point If it is not connected you will receive an error message uo USB Accesss Point Connection Problem Your USB Cyber Rain Access Point Cannot be Detected Please make sure it is connected to the USB Port It s LED is on then click Retry If the USB Access Point is connected the Searching for Cyber Rain Controllers screen opens The Access Point is sending a signal to find your controller Once it has been found the Cyber Rain XCI set up wizard will automatically launch Please wait while we search for Cyber Rain controllers __ Page 18 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The Welcome to the Cyber Rain XCI Setup Wizard screen opens al Cyber Rain XCI Setup Wizard Welcome to the Cyber Rain XCI set up Wizard This Wizard will walk you through setting up your Cyber Rain ACI Spnnkler Controller system Please make sure your Access Pointis conneced to your USB port and your Controller s are powered Click Next to Proceed CYBER RAIN Click Next Cyber Rain then asks for your location so that it knows wh
39. troller A progress window shows the status of the schedule s transfer to your controller Congratulations You have finished programming your Cyber Rain XCI Controller Cyber Rain has already made adjustments for tomorrow s watering based on the weather forecast and has communicated this to your controller You can see how much water you will be saving tomorrow on the screen ad Cyber Rain XCI Controller File Settings Calendar Details Watering Index Schedule for Controller Cyber Rain Controller 1 Zip Code 91301 C on n reen meen men er ae se ee a ee a ee a ab 6 28 AM 8 06 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 7 40 AM 8 48 PM 1 Front Grass 10 2 Front Flower Bed 3 3 Vegetable Garden 4 4 Side Grass 5 Pool Plants 6 Back Grass 7 Hedges 8 Herb Garden Save Schedule Please note This schedule must reflect the watering requirements for the HOTTEST months of the year e g July and August Weather for Agoura Hills CA 91301 Tonight Tomorrow Tommorow s Water Savings High ya P Based on Temperature m Based on Humidity 85 F ck Px 64 F 89 F Total Water Savings AM _ PM Mostly Cloudy AM Clouds PM Sun Precip 0 Precip 10 Precip 20 Humidity 43 Humidity 63 Humidity 43 Manual Run ALL ZONES CURRENTLY OFF Page 24 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 Close the window by clicking on the close button the red on the to
40. urent and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue Page 16 of 46 Cyber Rain Manual Software Version 2 55 The This Wizard helps you install software screen opens Select Install the software automatically recommended Make sure the software installation CD is still in the CD drive of your computer Click Next Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for CF210 USB Composite Device 9 Hf your hardware came with an installation CD lt a or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue One of the following messages will appear on the status bar at the bottom of your monitor screen ij Found New Hardware a Your new hardware is installed and ready to use Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge COM4 Device driver software installed successfully 4 Run the Cyber Rain Software Start the software by either clicking on the shortcut icon created by the installer on your desktop or running it from

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