Toro TMC-424 User Guide
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1. a Na a ded ND ND do do do oa ef M OM A O NE NE de do de ia t f Input Power Connection Indoor Models NOTE Unlike most indoor type controller models the TMC 424E ID model incorporates an internal transformer A Class C power cord and strain relief are supplied for connection of the transformer terminal block to a grounded wall outlet 1 Remove the transformer compart ment cover secured by two phillips screws 2 Referring to the illustration install the strain relief and tighten securely using appropriate hand tools NOTE Power cord assembly will vary by controller model 3 Insert the power cord through the Green strain relief Yellow 4 Connect the power cord wires WT white or to the terminal block as follows A Blue 120 VAC Models Black to L White to N and Green to ground 230 VAC Models Brown to L Blue to N and Green Yellow to ground 5 Tighten the bottom strain relief nut using an appropriate hand tool Pull lightly on the power cord to confirm proper retention 24 ea cl N ded LM MI do do do ae f M OM A 9 NE NE de do de ia t mit d Input Power Connection Outdoor Models ZX WARNING AC power wiring must be installed and connected by qualified personnel only All electrical components and installation proce dures must comply with all applicable electrical codes Some codes may require a means of disconnection from the AC power source installed i2. The unique TMC 424E Expansion Modules are color coded for easy identification The modules can be mixed and matched in any combination and are available in six models as indicated in the table below Model Color Station Surge Surge Flow Flow Monitor Master Valve Number Code Count Level Icon Monitor Icon Control TSM 4 Gray Standard TSM 8F Blue 4 High f Yes ASE ves E I mnl I Pautas tanen iii PPP PPP Pau aaa aa a aa aa a aa a P a EET EET EET EET EET Eee The Expansion Modules can be installed and removed at any time without powering down the controller The TMC 424E will gain instant access to the module and will logically number the stations based on module position For example if three 4 station modules are installed the stations will be numbered 1 12 module I stations 1 4 module II stations 5 8 and modulelll stations 9 12 If module II is removed stations 5 8 will be automatically assigned to module III All stations will remain in sequence without gaps Getting Started As an initial step we recommend that you take a few moments to browse through various sections of this User s Guide Also take the time jot down some basic watering program and station information on the Watering Schedule form provided Having this information readily at hand will be very helpful during the initial controller setup and programming procedures Note that the Water
3. OT rem TRE san FI Um mer Ls m i is pr D E I K MANUAL PROGRA WE TMC 424 TMC 424E Toro Modular Controller 4 to 24 Stations 1 l E LIE m cm l II ac II START TIMES CALENDAR User s Guide Installation N Programming Operation TI 3 9 O o T ed ae cl N Na dd ND I do do do ae f M Na A O NE WY do do do Ld bor Saad mina Introduction The TMC 424E Series takes modularity to a whole new level Toro s advanced modular technology combines sophisticated features with simple operation to provide a customizable controller Station count can be 4 24 stations using four or eight station modules Real time flow sensing monitors up to three independent sensors and is compatible with the Toro TFS Series flow sensors Versatile run times allows for additional watering flexibility Add this together with features like two levels of surge protection compatibility with the TMR 1 Maintenance Remote the rugged dual use cabinet and convenient program review feature and you really do have the ultimate in controller Flexibility TMC 424E controller features Advanced hybrid control module featuring easy to use dial interface Non volatile memory retains program data without battery backup Four fully independent watering programs Concurrent operation of up to three autom
4. Assign Station to Flow Sensor No All Off FLO N Overflow All Off llli OF Underflow All Off UF Critical Flow All Off uude mr dp x Ea waive tis CF Learned FIOW SAIGON UA ieee T er ad LF hal Delay O diete hacer sire ieeek tect ohne Vero da ces OFF 31 ed ae cl N Na dd ND I do do do ae f M OM A O NE WY do do do griner angi ia A ML Specifications Cabinet Dimensions e 10 5 W x 9 5 H x 5 D Temperature Limits Operating 14 F to 140 F 10 C to 60 C Storage 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C Power Specifications North America Internal Transformer Class 2 UL Listed CSA Certified or equivalent Input 120 VAC 1096 50 60 Hz Output 24 VAC zx 1096 50 60 Hz 30 VA Europe and Australia Internal Transformer TUV Approved SAA Approved Input 230 VAC 1096 50 60 Hz Output 24 VAC 1096 50 60 Hz 30 VA Maximum Load Per Station 0 5A 24 VAC Maximum Load Per Pump Master Valve Circuit 0 5A 24 VAC Total Maximum Load 1 20A 24 VAC Surge Protection e TSM 4 and TSM 8 6 0 KV common mode 600 V normal mode e TSM 4H TSM 8H TSM 4F and TSM 8F 6 0 KV common mode 6 0 KV normal mode Battery Type 9V Alkaline not included 32 cl N dud ND NO do do do oa ef M NS A O NE WY do do do Ld Usu fe The Toro Promise Limited Five Year Warranty
5. N Master Valve Stations No 2 To access this option the option must first be enabled by pressing the or button to select MVS Y Yes By default all station identifiers will be solid circles all enabled 3 Press the amp button to select MV Y 01 Master Valve Yes station 01 The station identifier will begin flashing 4 Press the button to exclude selected station or press the amp button to skip the station When excluded the station identifier will change from solid to hollow The next station identifier in sequence will begin flashing 5 Repeat the procedure in step 4 as needed for each station To Set Pump Delay This feature enables a delay period from 1 to 60 seconds to occur after the MS PS circuit is activated and prior to the start of the first station in the watering sequence This delay feature is often used in conjunction with the Station Delay SD feature 1 Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D 2 Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions 3 Press the button as needed to display PD Pump Delay Off 4 Press the e or amp button to select the delay time value from 01 to 60 seconds To Set Pump Enable This feature allows you to enable or disable MV PS operation for the duration of a Station Delay period 1 Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D 2 Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions 1E 3 Press the button as nee
6. The Toro Company and its affiliate Toro Warranty Company pursuant to an agreement between them jointly warrants to the owner each new piece of equip ment featured in the current catalog at date of installation against defects in material and workmanship for for a period described below provided they are used for irrigation purposes under manufacturer s recommended specifications Product failures due to acts of God i e lightning flooding etc are not covered by this warranty Neither Toro nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for failure of products not manufactured by them even though such products may be sold or used in conjunc tion with Toro products During such warranty period we will repair or replace at our option any part found to be defective Your remedy is limited solely to the replacement or repair of defective parts Heturn the defective part to your local Toro distributor who may be listed in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under Irrigation Supplies or Sprinkler Systems or contact The Toro Warranty Company P O Box 489 Riverside California 92502 Phone 800 664 4740 for the location of your nearest Toro distributor or outside the U S call 951 688 9221 This warranty does not apply where equipment is used or installation is performed in any manner contrary to Toro s specifications and instructions nor where equipment is altered or modified Neither Toro nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for ind
7. Off Press the amp or amp button to select the delay time NOTE The time value will change from seconds to minutes as the display scrolls past 59 seconds Minutes value is displayed as 1M 60M A OO N Setting Master Valve Pump Start Options The TMC 424E allows you to set Master Valve Pump Start MV PS operation by individual program and by individual station as preferred By default opera tion of all programs and all stations will activate the MV PS circuit The following procedures are primarily used to exclude specific programs and or stations from MV PS operation 10 ea cl N dud LM ND do do do ae f M OM A O NE NE do do de Um m et Uv a ML NOTE A program must have the MV PS control option enabled to permit individual stations assigned to the program to be excluded from MV PS opera tion In other words assigning MV PS operation by station is not applicable unless MV PS operation for its assigned program is enabled Master Valve Pump Start Operation by Program Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions Press the button to display MVA Y Master Valve program A Yes on To exclude the selected program from MV PS operation press the amp or D button to select MV A N Master Valve program A No A O N a Master Valve Pump Start Operation by Station 1 Press the button to display MVS
8. program A is 48 minutes In addition a 50 Season Adjust value is applied to the month of December The resulting cumulative run time for program A during December will be 24 minutes Example 60 minutes x 80 80 48 minutes x 50 50 z 24 minutes NOTE By selecting the program Review function you can instantly view the total run time of each program adjusted for all operating factors including timed delays repeat cycles and Season Adjust 96 See Program Review Feature on page 20 for additional information 1 Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D 2 Turn the Function Dial to Season Adjust amp 3 Press the amp or button to adjust the value for the selected program NOTE Adjusting the value to Off prevents operation of the program NOTE As a runoff prevention measure selecting a Season Adjust factor over 100 will automatically split the adjusted program run time in half and run a repeat back to back program watering cycle 4 Press the amp button to select Season Adjust for all programs by month 01 Jan 02 Feb etc 5 Press the amp or button adjust the value NOTE Adjusting the value to Off prevents operation of all programs for the entire month NOTE The symbol will be displayed to indicate when a Season Adjust factor is applied ea cl N dud LM ND do do do oa ef MOM A O NE WY do do de Um m e t n4 a ML Special Functions
9. 17 Select Flow Rate Alert Thresholds 17 Rain Sensor Control Features 18 Rain Sensor TimedBypass 18 Rain Sensor Control by Program 19 Valve Test Feature 19 Rain Delay Feature ccc ee eee eee 20 Program Review Function 20 Installation Instructions 21 Cabinet Installation 21 Field Wire Connections 0 00 ce ee RI nh 22 Flow Sensor Connection 23 Power Connection Indoor Models 24 Power Connection Outdoor Models 25 Rain Sensor Installation Optional 26 Toro TMR 1 Handheld Remote Installation Optional 27 Appendix A TFS Flow Sensor Performance Data 28 Appendix B TMC 424E Current Load Data 29 Appendix C Display Alerts 30 Appendix D Default Settings Abbreviations 31 SDCCHICAIONS uou y ES e Env CR REA TU Eee a cw odor Macs 32 The Toro Promise Limited Warranty Information 33 FCC Compliance Information 36
10. Customer Care You Can Count On 36 V ea cl x Na dd ND ND do do do ep M M A O M WY de dd ML Control Module Overview The following brief descriptions of the controller components and display elements are provided for general overview Each of these items are explained in detail within the appropriate section of this guide 1 Program Switch Four position slide switch used to select program A B C and D for set up review and manual control 2 Digital Display a Station run time icon b Start time icon c Program identifiers d Prompt displayed with Interval schedule length e Flow sensor icon displayed with flow sensor expansion module f symbol displayed when the Season Adjust function is active g Water dropiconindicates current watering activity Icon with slash indicates automatic operation is disabled Off station disabled or Rain Delay function h Prompt displayed to indicate current day within an Interval watering day schedule i Expansion module dock identifier I I1 and IHI left to right j Hollow circles represent the station terminals of an installed 4 or 8 station expansion module Station positions of the current operating station or stations assigned to a program are indicated by a solid circle k Indicates the station number or start time number is currently shown in the 2 digit numeric display directl
11. Dial to RUN Q9 e The operating station number remaining station run time and the icon flashing will begin alternating with the current time of day The stations will operate one at a time in numeric sequence Automatic mode will resume when the manual operation is finished To turn off an active station and start the next station in sequence press the amp button To end manual operation at any time turn the Function Dial to OFF D wait for the display to stop flashing then turn the dial to RUN AD Multiple Program Operation 1 Turn the Function Dial to Manual Program Tin 2 Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D 3 Press the amp button to start or queue the program The program identifier and i icon will begin flashing 4 To select additional programs repeat steps 2 and 3 5 Tum the Function Dial to RUN D The operating program identifier station number s remaining station run time and M icon will begin alternating with the current time of day The programs will operate in the order selected either sequentially or concurrently as determined by the Stack Overlap option selection Automatic mode will resume when the manual operation is finished To turn off an active station and start the next station in sequence position the Program Switch if needed to select the program then press the button To end manual operation at any time turn the Function Dial to OFF When the
12. NOTE If a Critical Flow alert is triggered operation of all stations and master valve monitored by the flow sensor will be immediately terminated Press the e button to select Learned Flow L F If the Learned flow rate has been previously established the PPS value is displayed If the Learned flow has not been established the display will indicate LF NOTE The learned flow rate for each station assigned to flow monitoring will be automatically recorded the first time it is operated For PPS GPM conversion information see chart on page 28 12 Press the button Repeat the flow sensor setup parameters for each station starting at step 4 on page 17 Rain Sensor Control Features Rain Sensor Timed Bypass Rain sensor input can be manually overridden by placing the sensor control switch in the bypass position see item 10 page 4 An alternate method of controlling rain sensor input is by enabling the Timed Bypass feature When enabled Timed Bypass overrides rain sensor input and sensor bypass switch function enabling the controller to continue irrigation operations regardless of rain sensor input By default the Timed Bypass mode is Off until it is enabled Once enabled rain sensor input will be bypassed for the remainder of the day At midnight Timed Bypass mode is terminated enabling normal rain sensor operations to resume 1 O 1 1 Turn the Function Dial to Sensors X TBP N Timed Bypass
13. No is selected by default 2 Press the Qo button to select TBP Y Timed Bypass Yes 18 ea cl LI WI dd ND MI do do do ae f M OM A 9 NE NE de do de de p me do Rain Sensor Control by Program This unique TMC 424E feature enables rain sensor control input to be enabled disabled for specific programs By default rain sensor input is active for all programs 1 Turn the Function Dial to Sensors d 2 Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D 3 Press the e button as needed to select RS A Y Rain Sensor program A Yes default 4 Press the or amp button to select RS A N Timed Bypass No 5 Repeat steps 2 4 for each program as required Valve Test Feature This feature allows you to quickly operate of each station for short period of time for a convenient initial system check periodic maintenance spring start up etc The preset time for each station is two minutes but can be quickly adjusted from 30 seconds to 10 minutes as desired NOTE Only stations with a run time assigned to any program will be included in the test operation A IMPORTANT Flow thresholds do not apply during Valve Test operation 1 Turn the Function Dial to Valve Test ua The display will show 2 M 2 minutes of run time per station 2 Press the 4 or buttons to change the run time of all stations from 30 seconds to 10 minutes 3 Press the button The program identi
14. an optional format to be selected ea cl x ONS A fw NE da de do oa af ON OM lt O MOM de do de emi Nm aaa bod L ML To Set Calendar Days 1 2 3 4 Turn the Function Dial to Calendar Days die Sunday will be displayed and selected to water indicated by the water H icon To exclude the day from the schedule press the e or amp button to display the No Water icon Press the button to select the next day Repeat step 2 and 3 to schedule the remaining days of the week To Set Odd or Even Days 1 5 Turn the Function Dial to theOdd Even EEB position 2 Press the amp ore button to select ODD or EVEN 9 4 To exclude the day from the schedule press the amp or amp button to display To exclude specific days from watering press the amp button to select the day the No Water icon To exclude additional days 7 maximum repeat steps 4 and 5 To Set Interval Days 1 2 Turn the Function Dial to Interval Days 3a The CYCLE LENGTH prompt and the current Interval 01 31 DAY or Off will be displayed Press the Q or button to select the Interval cycle length NOTE The cycle length can be set from 01 water every day to 31 water once every 31 days The Interval cycle starts at 01 and increases by 1 digit each day The watering day occurs when the selected Interval cycle length is reached To specify when the first watering day will occur the current
15. direct contact with soil or moisture Route the cable into the controller through one of the 3 4 19mm access holes in the base of the housing or through the PVC conduit if installed Strip insulation back 3 8 10mm for wiring terminal connections Secure the field common wire s to common terminal s C Secure the individual valve wires to the appropriate expansion module station output terminals Connect one wire from the master valve or pump start relay to terminal P 22 ea cl N dud LV NO do do do e pg M M A O MOM de do de de S me f Pump Start Master Valve Valve Common Valve Common Wire Pump Start Relay WA Master Valve A CAUTION To avoid possible equipment damage do not connect pump starter directly to the controller A 24V 0 5A maximum relay must be used for this connection Flow Sensor Connection 1 Route the flow sensor wires into the controller cabinet Black Red Master Valve Flow Sensor 2 Connect the flow sensor wires to the flow enabled expansion module as follows Black to negative and Red to positive NOTE Flow Sensor wiring polarity must be correct to enable operation 3 If the master valve circuit is used connect either solenoid wire to the MV terminal and the remaining wire to either common terminal C NOTE The master valve circuit is controlled by operation of the correspon ding expansion module only 23
16. do amp ua ff M NM A O NE WY do do do Ld ber Mod fe FCC Compliance Information This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions may Cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a FCC Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the irrigation controller with respect to the receiver Move the irrigation controller away from the receiver Plug the irrigation controller into a different outlet so that the irrigation controller and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio televi sion technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful Ho
17. do oa ef MOM A O NE WY do do de ad AR m Manual Operations The TMC 424E offers several manual operation methods A separate Function Dial position is provided for Manual Station and Manual Program E operations NOTE All program control options selected within Special Functions will also apply to all manual control operations Manual Station Operations The TMC 424E offers two ways to manually activate individual stations True manual to operate a selected station without a specified run time and Timed manual to operate selected stations with an assigned temporary run time True Manual Operation 1 Turn the Function Dial to Manual Station e 2 Press the button as needed to select the station number 3 Press the amp button to turn on the station ON will be displayed with the H icon NOTE The station will run continuously until a navigation button is pressed or the Function Dial is turned The station will turn off automatically at Midnight A IMPORTANT Flow thresholds do not apply during True Manual and Timed Manual operations Timed Manual Operation Turn the Function Dial to Manual Station 7 Press the button to select the station number Press the amp ord buttons to select a manual run time 1 minute 8 hours To select additional stations repeat steps 2 and 3 O A OO N When station selections have been made turn the Function Dial to RUN The operating station n
18. flow module it will be activated valve closed To clear the warning press any button The controller will continue to operate as scheduled and will attempt to run all stations as programmed SEN Rain sensor active When the rain sensor is active and all controller outputs are off the SEN prompt is displayed Rain sensor input can be bypassed with the controller s Sensor Bypass switch the Timed Bypass feature and rain sensor receiver controls For complete information regarding rain sensor operation refer to the user s guide provided with the TWRS TWRFS units PAUSE Watering suspended by TMR 1 handheld remote When irrigation is paused using the TMR 1 handheld remote PAUSE will be displayed NOTE If an optional Display Language is in use x will be shown 30 cl N dud ND NO do do do oa ef M NS A O NE WY do do do a e eg Bangi ie YA STE Appendix D Default Settings Abbreviations When the TMC 424E is shipped from the factory or the control module has been restored to factory default settings the following control parameters are selected NOTE The program default settings indicated by an asterisk are restored by the Erase feature provided within Special Functions Factory Default Abbreviation Current Time 12 00 am cccccccccccc eee n a Month January JAN Veal 2008 semana Aaa do heehee awa eee do n a BENET acaso ne WA
19. the preset rain or freeze threshold is met A sensor bypass switch is provided to override sensor operation as needed Hefer to page 18 for additional Rain Sensor operating information When the sensor absorbs moisture it signals the TMC 424E to suspend automatic watering operations While irrigation is suspended SEN is displayed When the sensor automatically resets or is bypassed enabling the controller to return to automatic operation the controller will return to normal program operation White Wire BE wee S Brown Wire TWRES Receiver E Red Wire Red Wire 1 Route the sensor wires from the device into the controller housing through the provided access hole 2 Remove the jumper wire installed between the sensor terminals 3 Connect the white wire to the top sensor S terminal Connect the brown wire to the remaining sensor S terminal Connect one either red wire to the Hot Post and the remaining red wire to a station common C terminal 4 Set the sensor switch to the Sensor Active position 5 Refer to the instructions provided with the rain sensor for detailed installation and set up information 26 ea cl LI WI dd ND MI do do do ae f M OM A 9 NE NE de do de ia t Sof A ML Toro TMR 1 Handheld Remote Installation Optional The TMC 424E is equipped for operation with the Toro TMR 1 handheld remote control A handheld control option is provided in S
20. The following program setup options and control parameters are provided in the Special Functions dial position NOTE To review the factory default settings for each function refer to Appendix D Controller Default Settings on page 31 Set delay period between sequential stations within a program cycle Set Pump Start Master Valve operation by specific programs Set Pump Start Master Valve operation for specific stations e Set delay period between pump start master valve and station sequence Set Pump Start Master Valve operation during station delay Set program cycle repeat and delay options Select program stacking or overlap options Erase program memory by specific program e Set handheld remote control option e Select display language format e Select 12 or 24 hour clock format Select station time e View controller firmware version Setting Station Delay Time Option This feature enables a delay period to be entered between sequential stations within a watering cycle This option is generally used when irrigation demand exceeds the supply capacity as can occur when the supply is pumped from a well or reservoir The delay period is adjustable from Off to 59 seconds in 1 second increments or 1 to 60 minutes in 1 minute increments Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions Press the e button as needed to display SD Station Delay
21. a EL ES eres n a Station Times All Off i scies ess n a Stari Times AlLOff oc eee eee RR Rs n a CalendarDays AllOn n a Odd Even Days All Off no excluded days n a Interval Days All Off no excluded days INT Season Adjust 100 program and month 100 Yo Station Delay No All Off SD Master Valve Operation by Program Yes Allon MV A Y Master Valve Exclusion by Station No No stations excluded MVS N Pump Delay No All Off PD Pump Enable No All Off during station delay PE N Cycle Repeats Delays No All Off CYC N Simultaneous Programs 1 stacked 1PROG Handheld Remote Operation Yes On HH Y Display Language English ENG Clock Time Format 12 hour a m p m 12H Seconds Time Increments No Off SEC N Timed Bypass No Off TBP N Rain Sensor Program Yes Al On RS A Y Main Line Fill delay O Minutes FIL OM Master Valve type NC Normally Closed MV NC Nominal Flow AH Of NF
22. additional start times for the selected program Set Watering Day Schedule The TMC 424E series offers three watering day schedule formats Each program can have any one of the following schedule formats Calendar Days Use this scheduling method to select specific days of the week Odd Even Schedules days by odd or even numbered calendar days NOTE When an odd numbered day schedule is used watering will not occur on the 31st of any month and February 29th of a leap year Day Interval Scheduling by Day Interval enables a specific number of days between watering to be selected For example selecting a 1 day Interval schedules watering to occur every day A 2 day interval schedules watering to occur every other day A 31 day interval is the maximum schedule providing watering only once every 31 days Since the interval schedule is not tied to specific days of the week you will also need to determine when the interval will start by selecting the current day within the Interval Day Exclusion When using the Odd Even or Day Interval watering day schedule watering will not always occur on the same days each week To prevent watering on a specific days for example watering restricted days specific days of the week can be easily excluded from the schedule NOTE Each program can only have one assigned watering schedule format If either an Interval or Odd Even schedule is currently set it must be turned Off first to enable
23. atic programs 16 unique start times allotted to programs in any combination of 0 16 Program cycle and soak option provides 1 30 repeat cycles and soak time delay from 1 second to 60 minutes Day scheduling by Calendar days 1 31 day Interval or Odd Even days with selective day exclusion otation run time adjustable form 1 second to 8 hours Season Adjust by program and by month from 0 200 automatic split cycle watering for adjustment over 100 Hain delay to postpone automatic watering operation from 1 14 days Master valve pump start operation assignable by program or station Programmable well recovery station delay from 1 60 seconds or 1 60 minutes Flow monitoring and alert parameters for 1 3 flow sensors Output current watchdog feature detects overload short circuit condition and automatically bypasses suspect station s Optional Normally Open master valve control on flow sensing modules Manual operations by station and program Review feature quickly recaps all program information 12 or 24 hour time designation Programming display prompts selectable in English Spanish French German Italian or Portuguese Valve test feature for quick station and system check Equipped for optional Toro rain sensor models TRS TWRS and TWRFS Toro TMR 1 handheld maintenance remote and Toro TFS Series flow sensors ea cl N dud LM ND do do do ae f M OM A O NE NE de do de wee T
24. crew into the wall within eye level until only 1 4 10mm of the screw is exposed NOTE If installing the controller on drywall or masonry install the appro priate type screw anchors the keyhole slot open the timing mechanism to access the lower mounting screw location hole provided and tighten securely Fill out the provided Watering Schedule form with program and system details Affix the provided velcro disks to the form in the designated locations Attach the form to the inside of the cabinet cover Field Wire Connections NOTE Using 14 18 AWG 2 1mm multi strand irrigation hookup cable for field wire connections is recommended This cable is made specifically for underground installation and is available in various lengths and conductor count Select a cable that has at least one conductor for each valve connection and one conductor to provide a valve common connection 1 2 3 Route the valve control wires between the valves and the controller Attach the white wire to either lead from each valve solenoid to provide a valve common wire Attach a separate wire to the remaining valve solenoid lead of each valve NOTE For reference when making wire connections at the controller note of the wire color used for each control valve connection and the corresponding watering zones Secure all wire splices using water proof wire connectors or any appropriate method of protecting wire splices from
25. day within the Interval cycle must be selected For example if a 04 DAY Interval is entered and watering is to begin in one day select 03 as the Current Day To select the Current Day in the Interval cycle press the button to display the CURRENT DAY prompt Press the Po O button to select the value 01 selected Interval number To exclude specific days from watering 7 maximum press the e button to select the day To exclude the day from the schedule press the eo or button to display the No Water icon Repeat steps 6 and 7 to continue excluding days STOP This concludes the basic program setup procedures Repeat these procedures starting at Select the Program on page 6 for each program you wish set up at this time 8 da de NS dd el af oa ef M MP 9 M WY de dd m tm ARR A ML Season Adjust Feature The Season Adjust feature enables the cumulative program run time to be easily increased or decreased by a percentage factor from 096 Off 20096 in 1096 increments Season Adjust can be applied to individual programs and globally to all programs by selected months of the year When a Season Adjust factor is applied by program and by month the adjusted program duration is the result of the combined percentage factors For example program A has a total station run duration of 60 minutes with an 8096 Season Adjust value applied to the program The adjusted run time for
26. ded to display PE N Pump Enable No Off 4 Press the amp or amp button to select PE Y Pump Enable Yes On 11 ea cl N dud LM ND do do do G ef M NS A 9 NE NE de do de Um m e t zm 4 Pa NP Setting Watering Cycle Repeat Option This option enables a program watering cycle to automatically repeat operation from 1 to 30 times per program start 1 Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions Press the button as needed to display CYC N Cycle repeat No Off Press the amp or button to select CYC Y Cycle repeat Yes On Press the button once to display RPT Repeat none O oak C rnm Press the eo or button to select the number of repeat cycles from 01 30 1 repeat 2 watering cycles Press the button to select DL delay period between repeat cycles Press the e or button to select the delay period Off to 59 seconds in 1 second increments or 1 60 minutes in 1 minute increments CO N Setting Program Stack Overlap Option This option determines if multiple programs will be constrained to single file operation stacked or enabled to operate 2 or 3 programs concurrently overlap A CAUTION Before selecting the overlap option ensure the hydraulic capacity of the irrigation system and the controller s maximum current load will not be exceeded when mult
27. default remote control operation is enabled To disable operation with TMR 1 receiver using the following procedure 1 Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions 2 Press the e button as needed to display HH Y Hand Held Yes 3 Press the amp or o buttons to select HH N Hand Held No Selecting Display Language Option The TMC 424E displays word prompts in English ENG by default and offers five additional languages preferences as follows Spanish ESP French FRA Italian ITA German DEU and Portuguese POR 1 Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions 2 Press the amp button as needed to display ENG or the current language 3 Press the amp or amp buttons to select the desired language Selecting 12 24 hour Time Display Option This feature enables the clock time display to be changed from 12 hour am p m format to a 24 hour clock format 1 Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions 5 2 Press the button as needed to display 12H 3 Press the amp or buttons to select 24H Selecting Run Time Format This feature enables the station run time to be selected in seconds increments in addition to minutes and hours increments 1 Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions 5 2 Press the button as needed to display SEC N Seconds No 3 Press the amp or amp buttons to select SEC Y Seconds Yes 13 ea cl N dud LM ND do do
28. display stops flashing turn the dial to RUN Th 15 ea cl N dud LM ND do do do oa ef MOM A O NE WY do do de YA ke Flow Sensor Operations Flow monitoring is one of the best water resource management tools available in the irrigation industry today With definable under over and critical flow limits set broken lateral or mainline piping stuck valves or damaged sprinklers can be quickly detected and bypassed automatically The TMC 424E accepts up to three flow sensing expansion modules flow modules that enable the controller to read store and compare flow rate data from individual flow meters Each station connected to a flow enabled expansion module has the option of being flow monitored After a defined delay period Fill Delay a flow measurement is taken If the station flow rate exceeds any of the established thresholds an alert is triggered the station is bypassed and operated at the next scheduled watering time After inserting a flow sensor expansion module the flow sensor icon if is displayed and the following control features become accessible Select flow sensing operations by individual station Automatically read and learn the flow rate of each station Measure flow as part of normal irrigation operation Set lower upper and critical flow thresholds Immediately disable station and flow module master valve operation if flow rate exceeds a critical flow thre
29. fication letter will begin flashing and water on icon will be displayed 4 Turn the Function Dial to RUN D All station numbers with assigned run time in any program will be displayed The currently operating station number and the amp icon will be flashing The stations will operate one at a time in numeric sequence The automatic mode will resume when the valve test operation is finished NOTE To turn off an active station and start the next station in sequence press t h e button Review operation will be terminated when the last station number displayed has completed it s run time or has been skipped To terminate operation at any time turn the Function Dial to OFF D Wait for display to stop flashing then turn the dial to RUN f 19 ea cl N dud LM ND do do do oa ef MOM A O NE WY do do de ad Med SF A SL Rain Delay Feature The Rain Delay and Season Adjust control features enable quick temporary changes in operation to help compensate for changes in weather and season Rain Delay enables all automatic watering operations to be delayed from 1 to 14 days For example rain is forecast in your area for the next two days Instead of turning the controller off and possibly forgetting to turn it back on a 3 day delay can be easily set At the end of 3 days the controller will resume automatic operation as scheduled 1 Turn the Function Dial to OFF D 2 Press thee or button to select t
30. he number of days to delay operation from 1 to 14 3 Turn the Function Dial to RUN QD NOTE OFF and the number of rain delay days remaining until automatic operation resumes will be displayed alternating with the current time The rain delay day number will decrease by one at each day change Automatic operation will resume when the watering delay day number is no longer displayed 4 To terminate the rain delay function turn the Function Dial to OFF q 5 Press the o button until only OFF is displayed 6 Turn the Function Dial to RUN JJ Program Review Feature The Program Review feature provides a convenient method of reviewing all user defined programming information Program elements will be displayed as follows Total program cycle duration factored for Season Adjust 96 delays and repeats Total irrigation time time irrigation actually occurs factored for Season Adjust Yo delays and repeats Watering day schedule type Calendar Odd Even of Interval Program start times Station run times Rain Sensor assignment by program All flow settings when flow sensing option is used 1 Turn the Function Dial to Review E 2 Set the Program Switch to select the program to be reviewed 3 Press the button to index through the program information 4 When finished tum the Function Dial to RUN 20 da de NS dd el af ae f M OM A O NE WY do do de Um ad t Installatio
31. ime format refer to the Special Function setup procedures on page 13 Set Current Time and Date 1 Tum the Function Dial clockwise to Current Time Day i The hour digits will begin flashing 2 Adjust the display by pressing the e or buttons NOTE Hold either button down for rapid advance 3 Press the amp button to select the next field 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the current minutes year month and day current weekday will be set based on calendar setting 5 Return the Function Dial to RUN when finished Select the Program NOTE If the controller has been previously programmed the user defined program settings can be quickly erased and reset to factory defaults See Using the Program Memory Erase Feature on page 13 To simplify the programming process the following procedures are provided to define the operating parameters of one program at a time To begin set the program switch to select program A B C or D Set Station Run Time A station is assigned to the selected program when it is given a run time duration The station can have only one run time assignment per program but can have a separate run time assignment in each program By default station run time is defined in minutes and hours To enable station run time to include seconds see Station Runtime Display Format on page 13 2 Press the o or amp button to select the station number The corresponding station output terminal will be shown
32. ing Schedule form provides a convenient pocket for the User s Guide and Quick Reference Guide when folded and attached to the inside of the cabinet door ed ae cl N Na dd ND I do do do ae f M Na A O NE WY do do do penta Sae AKA ML Table of Contents INTOGUCHON 5 ote ea Rosa oa Ed a Sa US SE seca car i Control Module Overview 2 Internal Component Overview 4 Programming Overview 5 What is a Watering Program 5 What is a Program Watering Cycle 5 What is Armchair Programming 5 Controller Programming 6 Set Current Time and Date 6 oelect the Program rss eevee SR Sob EE dma sd GLOSS Espada 6 Sel Station RUN TIme ss uv RE EIER ME WEESEE SED puedo hata eee 6 oet Program Start TIMES ss psp DELE e eee RP SR DER 7 Set Watering Day Schedule 7 TO Sel Calendar Days esp uoa eur doa bet a IE E Ten 8 To Set Odd or Even Days llle 8 To Set Interval Days cccccccccc les 8 Season Adjust Feature 9 Special FUNCIONS ii Cow at Vb x ed E RC tao ac eo 10 Setting Station Delay Time Option 10 Setting Maste
33. iple stations including master valve pump start circuits operate concurrently Refer to Appendix B TMC 424E Current Load Data on page 29 for additional information 1 Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions 2 Press the button as needed to display 1PROG stack 3 Press the or buttons to select 2PROG or 3PROG overlap NOTE When operating multiple programs in the stacked mode any watering cycle that extends past midnight into the next day will continue operating until finished However any program cycle start times remaining in queue after the day change to an unscheduled watering day will be canceled This rule applies to all automatic and manual operations 12 ea cl N ded LM MI do do do oa ef M OM A O NE NE de do de ia t UC a ND Erase Program Memory Erasing the program memory will remove all user defined information including run times start times and day schedule from a specified program Additionally all control options specified for the program will be reset to factory defaulis 1 Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D 2 Turn the Function Dial to Special Functions vi 3 Press the button as needed to display ERASE 4 Press thee button once to display OK To initiate the erase function press the button again to display DONE Selecting Handheld Remote Operation The TMC 424E is equipped for use with the Toro TMR 1 handheld remote By
34. irect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of equipment including but not limited to vegetation loss the cost of substitute equipment or services required during periods of malfunction or resulting non use property damage or personal injury resulting from installer s actions whether negligent or otherwise oome states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you All implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for use are limited to the duration of this express warranty oome states do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state The Toro TMC 424E series controllers are covered by this warranty for a period of five years from the date of installation 33 e cl N Na dd fw Notes wis do f oe af NM NM lt O NE NA do do de abe 9 J A TE 34 cl LI ONS dd ND NE do do Notes do oe af NM OM lt O MOM do do de abe n S A TE 35 ed ae cl N Na dd ND I do do
35. n the fixed wiring and having a contact separation of at least 0 120 3mm in the line and neutral poles Make sure the power source is OFF prior to connecting the controller 1 Remove the transformer compartment cover secured by two phillips screws 2 Install 1 2 13mm conduit from the power supply to the controller 3 Route the AC power and equipment ground wires from the power source through the conduit and into the transformer compartment NOTE The controller terminal block accepts wire size up to 12 AWG 3mm 4 Secure the wires to the terminal block as follows Hot or Mains 1 to L Neutral or Mains 2 to N and equipment ground to G3 5 Reinstall the transformer compartment cover and apply power to the controller Black or Green Blue Yellow Ground Lug and Earth Ground White or Blue Connection optional NOTE In lightning prone areas an earth ground connection may be necessary to provide adequate surge protection An optional ground lug can be easily installed to facilitate a ground wire connection Contact your local Toro irrigation distributor for specific grounding recommendations 25 de do duo do es de N a ded ND ND do do do ae f M OM A 9 NE NE de do de ii at t uad d Rain Sensor Installation Optional All Toro rain sensors including wireless models TWRS and TWFRS rain freeze and wired version TRS can be connected directly to the TMC 424E to automati cally interrupt irrigation when
36. n Instructions Preparing the Cabinet for Installation 1 Swing open the timing mechanism to access the internal components and wiring access holes 2 Five wiring access holes are provided in the bottom of the cabinet as follows A 1 2 13mm for power and equipment ground wires B Two 1 2 13mm knock outs for the optional rain sensor or handheld remote wiring C Two 3 4 19mm 1 25mm knock outs for field wires NOTE Removing all applicable knock out plugs prior to cabinet installation is recommended NOTE Install electrical conduit as specified by applicable electrical and or building codes Wire electrical conduit and conduit fittings are not provided Selecting an Appropriate Installation Site Select an installation site for the TMC 424 controller that will provided the following conditions Protection from direct exposure to irrigation spray midday sun wind and snow Access to all field and optional accessory wiring Access to a grounded AC power source that is not controlled by a light switch or shared by a major appliance motor driven equipment Indoor controller models only within 4 1 2m of a grounded electrical outlet 21 ea cl x Cabinet Installation 1 Hang the cabinet on the screw using Open the controller cabinet and swing Install the lower mounting screw in the Na dd ND ND do do do G ef M NS A 9 NE NE de do de ia t nm 4 Drive a wood s
37. n to start a watering cycle and how long each station will operate during the cycle The TMC 424E series has four independent watering programs identified as A B C and D Separate programs are usually used to group stations with similar landscape or watering attributes or to provide a way to segment specific site conditions such as north facing slopes or shaded turf areas As you can see the availability of four programs allows you to have unique watering programs for your varied landscape needs Multiple programs can be designated to operate one at a time or can overlap operated in sequence or concurrently with up to three programs at the same time as you choose This feature enables more watering to be completed within the prime watering time which is generally between midnight and 6 00 a m What is a program watering cycle When a program start time is selected that time becomes the beginning of an automatic watering cycle A watering cycle operates each station with an assigned run time duration in the program one by one in numeric sequence from the lowest to the highest station number The TMC 424E provides up to 16 watering cycle start time slots that can be assigned to the four programs in any combination For example program A could have 10 start times program B two start times program C four start times and program D no start times Any combination up to 16 start times is permitted NOTE A Watering Schedule Form is provided for yo
38. nue when DONE is displayed 4 Press the amp button to display FLO N Flow No flow sensing option for the selected station To enable flow sensing for the selected station press the or amp button to display FLO Y Flow Yes To bypass flow sensing for the selected station press the L button The next station in sequence will be selected NOTE Flow sensing setup parameters Over flow Under flow Critical flow and Learned flow are available only to stations that have flow sensing enabled 5 Press the button to select OF Over Flow Off This setting establishes the alert threshold for a flow rate above the Learned Flow 6 Press the Q or gt button to select a value from 10 100 in 10 increments Select to disable this threshold continued 17 ea cl N ded LM MI do do do oa ef M OM A O NE NE de do de Wm m e t n4 a ML 7 Press the button to select UF Under Flow Off This setting establishes the alert threshold for a flow rate below the Learned Flow 8 Press the e oe button to select a value from 10 100 in 1096 increments Select to disable this threshold 9 Press the button to select CF Critical Flow Off This setting establishes the alert threshold for a flow rate above the Learned Flow Press the e or amp button to select a value from 10 100 in 10 increments Select to disable this threshold
39. on the display as a solid circle 3 Press the amp or buttons to adjust the station run time from Off to 1 minute 8 hours in 1 minute increments If seconds format is enabled station run time can be set from 01 60 seconds NOTE Hold either button down for rapid advance 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all stations to be assigned to the selected program ea cl N dud LM ND do do do ep M M A O M WY de do de mi Nm et YA ML Set Program Start Times NOTE The TMC 424E enables a total of 16 unique start times to assigned to four programs in any combination totaling 16 For example program A could have 12 start time assignments which would leave four start time assignments available for programs B C and D 1 Turn the Function Dial to Start Times n The start time hour digit s will begin flashing 2 Press the or amp button to select a start time number 01 to 16 NOTE Any start time number currently assigned to another program can not be selected If all 16 start time assignments are in use NONE will be displayed 3 Press the Qor D button to select a start time hour note the correct a m p m designation in the 12 hour clock mode NOTE To remove a start time select Off located between the hours of 11 00 p m and 12 00 a m 00 minutes 4 Press the e button to select minutes digits Repeat step 3 to set start time minutes 00 59 5 Repeat steps 2 4 to set
40. on to display MV NC Master Valve Normally Closed If the flow module does not control a master valve press the button twice to skip this setting NOTE When multiple flow sensor modules are installed the first module in sequence will be selected designated by the flow sensor icon FIE To change the module selection press the e or amp button 2 To change the master valve type to Normally Open press the eor button to select MV NO Master Valve Normally Open NOTE A Normally Open master valve must be energized to remain closed Therefore the master valve will remain open when the controller is idle However if a flow alert is triggered the master valve controlled by the flow sensor module will be energized closed To set flow rate alert thresholds 1 Press the amp button to display NF Nominal Flow Off Nominal flow threshold is the maximum allowable flow while the controller is idle A flow alert is triggered if flow is detected above this setting 2 Press the or Q button to select a value from 01 to 99 PPS pulses per second Select Off to disable this threshold NOTE Refer to page 28 for important flow sensor performance data 3 Press the button to display CLR LF Clear Learned Flow To retain the current learned flow value press the e button to skip this setting To clear the current learned flow value press the amp button to display OK Press the amp gt button again Conti
41. our Toro distributor for assistance 28 da de N N de fw NE da de do oa af M OM lt O NE NA de do de las e da L Appendix B TMC 424E Current Load Data Determining Maximum Current Load The reference table below provides various current load combinations that may be encountered when using multiple programs running simultaneously with Master Valve Pump Start control options The number of 24 VAC loads based on one station valve operating per program are listed in the Station Valves row The Master Valve and Pump Start values are based on one load per circuit and one or two Flow Modules each utilizing the individual Master Valve control output TMC 424E Output Current Load ee se Exceeds Ein rr a aaa a a aca a a a a o o a o o a o o o o o a a a a o ataca tumuli mraran mnn ED A NOTE The maximum total current load permitted is 1 20A 924 VAC The valve and relay loads shown in the chart are based on 0 30A 24 VAC nominal Actual current draw will vary with make model configuration and size of valves and or relays utilized Refer to the manufacturer s electrical specifications and recalculate the maximum number of loads permitted based on actual values 29 fae d N N de fw NE da de do oa af MOM lt O NE NA de do de ia t Appendix C Display Alerts FUSE Station and MV PS output alert The TMC 424E features built in circuit protection to help preven
42. pecial Functions that enables disables handheld operation By default operation is enabled Refer to page 13 to disable handheld remote operation TMR 1 Receiver Receiver Plug cer p zz q 6 ul wi a 1 Install the TMR 1 remote receiver plug assembly according to the user s guide provided with the TMR 1 kit 2 Route the receiver power wires and control cable into the cabinet through one of the available knock out access holes 3 Connect either power wire to the Hot Post terminal and the remaining power wire to a station common C terminal 4 Plug the RJ 11 connector into the Handheld Remote Port receptacle 5 For complete handheld remote operating information refer to the user s guide provided with the TMR 1 kit 27 do do do leri N a dud ND ND do do do oa ef MOM A O NE WY do do de ia Med 0T Appendix A TFS Series Flow Sensor Performance Data Sensor Model TFS 050 TFS 075 TFS 100 TFS 150 TFS 200 TFS 300 TFS 400 v2 34 10 15 20 30 40 mm 19mm 25mm 38mm 51mm 76mm 102mm K Value 00 78 Offset 09 Min GPM 15 fer 2 55 T B 65 Breggna bn ets tuts ecri HIT mia ais 990 16524 s 357 tot ns ses 10008 1712 NOTE e Do not operate in this region TMC 424E maximum PPS 125 To convert GPM to LPM multiply x 3 79 f installed flow sensor measures in units other than PPS contact y
43. r Valve Pump Start Options 10 To Select MV PS Operation by Program and Station 11 To Set MV PS Start Delay lille 11 To Set MV PS Operation During Station Delay 11 Setting Watering Cycle Repeat Option 12 Setting Program Stack Overlap Option 12 Erase Program MEMO cer Hatt ies ERE ew da EDO puce E an oe o s 13 Selecting Handheld Remote Operation 13 Selecting Display Language Option 13 12 24 hour Time Display Option 13 Selecting Run Time Format 13 IV cl N dud ND NO do do do ep M OM A O M WY do dd hr Bangi v ie ML ManualOperations 14 Manual Station Operations 14 True Manual Operation 14 Timed Manual Operation 14 Manual Program Operations 15 Single Program Operation 15 Multiple Program Operation 15 Flow Sensor Operations 16 Select Eill Delay ODIN sas 2064 dente oue esto T enue ieee ER 16 Select Flow Sensor Module Master Valve Type
44. rt times run times and season adjust orr Shuts off and prevents all automatic and manual watering operations 5 9V Battery Compartment amp Clip A standard 9V battery is required for Armchair Programming and to maintain clock time during an extended power loss ea cl N dud LM ND do do do oa ua ff OMM O NE ND da de E mi Nm et 6 Power supply compartment cover 7 Control module ribbon cable receptacle 8 Transformer24 VAC output connection terminals 9 MR 1 remote connection port 10 Rain sensor bypass switch 11 Auxiliary port not enabled 12 Flow sensor expansion module model TSM 8F indicated 13 Flow sensor wiring terminals 14 Flow module master valve wiring terminal E ML 15 Expansion module valve wiring terminals 16 Expansion module model TSM 4 shown 17 Wiring connection terminals S Rain Sensor 2 Hot Post 24 VAC source P Pump Start Master Valve C Valve field Common 2 18 Optional Earth Ground Lug Attachment Screw 19 Input power wire connection terminals L Line mains 1 N Neutral mains 2 GE Ground da de LI SS A LM NE da de do oa af NM ad lt O MOM de dd mi Nm et Ea ML Programming Overview What is a watering program In basic terms a watering program is a small set of instructions that tells the controller which days will be active for watering whe
45. shold NOTE The actual or Learned flow rate for each station should be established prior to setting alert thresholds To perform this operation the Valve Test function True Manual or Timed Manual station operations can be used to operate each station for a two minute run time required to establish the Learned flow rate Flow Module Setup Procedure NOTE The TMC 424E is designed for use with Toro TFS series flow sensors only Consult with an authorized Toro distributor prior to connecting other flow sensor makes For complete TFS flow sensor installation and setup information refer to the user s guide provided with the unit Select Fill Delay option The fill delay period helps prevent false sensor readings caused by initial turbu lence within long main line runs Fill delay setting postpones flow sampling up to 9 minutes after irrigation begins i 1 Turn the Function Dial to Sensors x 2 Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D 3 Press the amp button as needed to display FIL OM Fill delay O minutes 4 Press the amp or amp button to select a delay period 1 9 minutes in 1 minute increments or leave at OM if a fill delay is not required 5 Repeat this procedure for each program as needed starting at step 2 16 ea cl N dud LM ND do do do G ef M NS A 9 NE NE de do de Wm m e t ML Select Flow Sensor Module Master Valve Type 1 Press the amp butt
46. t damage to the controller caused by an over current condition on any output terminal If the controller detects an overload condition it will bypass the affected output and display the word FUSE with the affected station number identifier s All remaining stations will operate as programmed for automatic operation If the condition occurs on the Pump Start Master Valve circuit all stations using the master valve will prompt the FUSE message To clear the warning press any button The controller will continue to operate as scheduled and will attempt to run all stations as programmed N IMPORTANT Clearing the display does not correct the problem The controller will retry the affected station s at each programmed watering cycle and bypass the affected station s until the problem is corrected Before continuing to operate the controller identify and correct the source of the problem In most cases the FUSE alert condition is caused by a faulty valve solenoid pump start relay and or shorted wire splice FLOW or NFLOW Flow sensor alarms When flow monitoring is used the FLOW error message will be displayed when a station experiences an over under or critical flow error In this event the station is skipped and the next programmed station in sequence is operated Error message NFLOW is displayed if the Nominal flow threshold flow measured while controller is idle is exceeded When a Normally Open master valve is controlled by the
47. umber s remaining station run time and the H icon flashing will begin alternating with the current time of day The stations will operate in the order selected either sequentially or concurrently as determined by the Stack Overlap option selection Automatic mode will resume when the manual operation has been completed To advance through the station sequence press t h e button To terminate manual operation at any time turn the Function Dial to OFF q When the display stops flashing turn the dial to RUNY 14 ea cl N ded LM MI do do do oa ef M OM A O NE NE de do de Um a t UC Manual Program Operations This type of manual watering is also known as Semi automatic operation When a program is started manually it runs through the watering cycle as if started automatically A single program can be operated or multiple programs can be run in sequence or simultaneously NOTE All automatic program control options selected within Special Functions will also apply to all manual operations Single Program Operation 1 Turn the Function Dial to Manual Program 2 Set the Program Switch to select program A B C or D The program letter and MAN will be displayed All stations assigned to the program will be indicated by solid circles 3 Press the amp button to start the watering cycle The first station in sequence will turn on The program identifier and icon will begin flashing 4 Turn the Function
48. ur convenience Use this form to plan and record your automatic watering information Keep the card handy for reference by attaching it inside the cabinet cover What is Armchair Programming A 9V battery can be installed enabling the control module to be fully programmed prior to installation in the comfort of your favorite easy chair 1 Slide and lock the expansion module s into position 2 Attach a 9V battery to the control module battery clip and stow the battery in the slot provided See item 5 on page 3 3 With the Function Dial in the RUN position press the amp button to acquire the expansion module configuration note the displayed module identifier 4 To remove the control module from the cabinet disconnect the ribbon cable at the cabinet then press the top hinge in to release the module 5 Program the controller starting at Setting Current Time and Date on page 6 NOTE The 9V battery powers the microprocessor during an extended AC inter ruption Once programmed the battery can be removed or remain installed as preferred Controller output requires AC power input ea cl N dud LM ND do do do ep M M A O M WY de do de emi Nm Tet bod L A ML Controller Programming NOTE English display prompts and 12 hour a m p m time format are factory default settings To select an optional display language including Spanish French Italian German and Portuguese and or a 24 hour t
49. w to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Customer Care You Can Count On At Toro not only do we provide the most efficient water management products we deliver a superior customer support experience as well Like our products Toro s customer support teams have more than exceptional technical skills they are empowered to resolve problems and always perform in the customer s best interest Our support team is truly extraordinary at the services they provide Among the four team members they offer almost 100 years of Toro irrigation experience and hands on product knowledge Call 800 664 4740 inside U S A or 951 688 9221 outside U S A Monday through Friday 7 30 a m to 4 00 p m Pacific Time 2008 The Toro Company Irrigation Division www toro com Form Number 373 0466 Rev B 36
50. y above I 2 digit display identifies the station number or start time number currently selected 3 Navigation Buttons The amp and e buttons are used to select function menu items All numeric On Off and Yes No values are selected with the and amp buttons 4 Function Dial Turns in either direction to select the following operating control and programming functions RUN A The normal position for automatic controller operations CURRENT TIME DAY i To set clock time day and date STATION TIMES E To set station run time START TIMES To set program start times CALENDAR DAYS e To set program watering day schedule by days of the week ODD EVEN Hi To set program watering day schedule by Odd or Even numbered days SEASON ADJUST f To adjust run time of all stations within a program and or program within a month from O to 20096 in 1096 increments SPECIAL FUNCTIONS To select specialized setup and programming options see page 10 for details da cl LI N dad c OM do oe af OM OM YA ML SENSORS ate To select flow sensor operation setup parameters MANUAL PROGRAM i To operate watering programs manually MANUAL STATION To operate individual stations manually VALVE TEST ux To manually test valve operating sequence using a temporary run time REVIEW To recap all program information including sta
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