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1. Manual and Semi Automatic Modes The controller gives you a number of manual and semi automatic modes for flexibility in watering You can override the controllers automatic program ming in a variety of ways User Selectable Rain Delay Unique watering delay button cancels program for 24 48 or 72 hours user selectable then resumes automatically section Programming the controller can be accomplished in just a few basic steps Before you begin programming it is important to install the batteries set the time of day and date and determine a watering plan Install the Batteries The controller requires two AA alkaline batteries to keep the program in memory in case of AC power loss In a typical installation fully charged bat teries should provide sufficient power for approximately one year of protec tion Therefore we recommend changing the batteries annually m Remove the battery cover by sliding it to the left m Insert two AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment m Return the battery cover to its closed position Weak or missing batteries can cause the time date and program to be erased after a power failure If this happens you will need to install fully charged batteries and reprogram the controller Note Batteries alone will not operate the valves in your sprinkling system The 24 volt transformer must be plugged in and have power to operate your system normally Set the Time of Day and Date If th2. must be connected to an AC line voltage l source Check the back of the controller box for power requirements This connection should be made by a licensed electrical con tractor in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code and other state and local codes Wiring the AC input Caution do not connect the controller to one phase of a there phase power system used by a pump or other electrical equipment FIGURE 23 AC Wiring Using Junction Box The controller has a nipple mounted external power connection Figure 23 Use this 1 2 inch 13mm NPT nipple to connect the controller to a standard electrical junction box that should be UL Listed or equivalent or comply with IEC or EN standards or equivalent m Turn off the AC power at the AC circuit breaker and apply an appropriate safety lockout Verify that the power has been turned off to the installation site using an AC voltmeter set for the correct measurement range m Use power feed wire of 14 gauge AWG minimum with a temperature rat ing of 155 degrees Fahrenheit 68 degrees Celsius or higher Install the conduit and associated fittings Connect the AC electrical power wiring to the source by following all the right codes and local standards m Connect the junction box not included to the NPT nipple Figure 23 m Connect the source power conduit to the entrance of the junction box fol lowing all the appropriate codes E Connec
3. Connecting the Transformer 5 Connecting Valve Wires to Controller 1 Choosing a Controller Location E Select a location near a standard electrical outlet Avoid using an outlet controlled by an On Off switch m The controller should not be exposed to the weather or operate at temper atures below 14 degrees or above 113 degrees Fahrenheit 10 degrees or above 45 degrees Celsius Avoid direct sunlight E Installation works best in a garage or protected area The controller should not be mounted outdoors 2 Mounting the Controller m A mounting template is provided to assist you in mounting the controller E Screw a No 8 screw at eye level leaving the screw head extended out from the wall about 1 8 3 mm Use expanding anchors in plaster or masonry if necessary E Slip the keyhole slot in the back of the controller over the extended screw Keyhole m Screw a No 8 screw through each of the two holes at the bottom of the box into the wall NELS Seen See Figure 19 Screw holes Wall FIGURE 19 Mounting the Controller 3 Install the Batteries The controller requires two AA alkaline batteries to keep the program in memory in case of AC power loss In a typical installation fully charged bat teries should provide sufficient power for approximately one year of protec tion Therefore we recommend changing the batteries annually m Remove the battery cover by sliding it to the left m Insert two AA alkaline batte
4. If the cir cuit breaker trips it will reset automatically In most cases there is no loss of data or watering cycles Smart Scan Diagnostic Fault Sensing A diagnostic fault sensor skips over any station that has a short in the sole noid or wiring If the controller senses a short in a station it skips the faulty station and moves on to the next programmed station The controller dis plays FAULTY and identifies the faulty station number Pump Start or Master Valve Connection Ifa pump will be included in the sprinkler system a terminal is provided to send a signal to the relay to activate the pump note section on pump con nection in the Installation Manual This terminal will also activate a master valve Language Overlays Available in Spanish French Italian German and English 1 Digital Display An extra large LCD Liquid Crystal Display shows the time of day and indi cates many of the programming settings The display is completely interac tive with all other controls 2 Programming Buttons The controller has seven push buttons for setup and program entry Working in conjunction with the rotary dial the buttons are used to set the time of day watering time watering days start times and other functions 3 Duration Slide Switches The vertical slide switches set the number of minutes a station is on when the controller is operated in automatic mode The slide switches also set any individual station to always
5. CLEAR button once The controller will revert to your original automatic watering program ENGLISH WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page Using the User Selectable Rain Delay Mode To stop automatic watering for 24 48 or 72 hours use the RAIN DELAY mode button m With the rotary dial set to AUTO press the RAIN DELAY button once The con troller will force a 24 hour interruption of all scheduled watering After 24 hours the controller will automatically return to its initial watering schedule m To increase the rain delay to 48 or 72 hours simply press the RAIN DELAY button again until the desired delay time is displayed Press ENTER m To cancel the rain delay mode press CLEAR See Figure 17 Note While in rain delay mode the controller will display the remaining hours counting down to the end of the accepted delay alternating with the current time and date No other button besides CLEAR will be accepted while the controller is in the rain delay mode o 24 Hr FIGURE 17 Display Showing Rain Delay Complete System Shut Down To shut the system down turn the rotary dial to the OFF position The controller remains programmed but will not water Smart Scan Diagnostic Fault Sensing A diagnostic fault sensor is built into the electronics of the controller This feature will automatically scan for the presence of a faulty solenoid or wiring short in each station as part of each watering sequence I
6. EAT estatal nas Erste Schritte iia ic Programmierung coccocoooccconcncnonn conan nononnocononocanoncninnn O Halbautomatischer und manueller Betrieb Inneninstallation des Controller ooo O Aufeninstallation des Controller ooooonnnnncnccnnccnnncnicccconccnos O Installation der Ventile Pumpenanlasser und Hauptventile 65 Sonstige Qualit tsprodukte und Zubeh r cinco 66 Fehlerbehebung vacio citan teles 67 O e e se WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page C h section Thank you for selecting an Orbit sprinkler controller Orbit designers have combined the simplicity of mechanical switches with the accuracy of digital electronics to give you a controller that is both easy to program and extreme ly versatile The Orbit controller provides convenience and flexibility letting you run a fully automatic semi automatic or a manual watering program for all your watering needs Please read this manual completely before you begin to program and use the controller A few of the most notable design features include At a Glance Simplicity By turning the rotary dial to one of seven settings you can review program ming or easily make changes Arm Chair Programmable By inserting two AA alkaline batteries you can program the controller prior to installing it in its permanent location Automatic Electronic Circuit Breaker w Fail Sate An electronic circuit breaker protects the controllers power supply
7. conformance to the odd or even schedule To set the watering interval E Set start times as outlined in the previous column Start Times for Program A or B m Turn the rotary selector to SET WATERING INTERVAL The cursor will blink to the right of the word INTERVAL Note Figure 7 PROGRAM ser ovale INTERVAL opp 8 EVEN ee WATERING NEXT INTERVAL BDAY FIGURE 7 Program B Setup for Fixed Schedule m When selecting an interval of days press the or buttons to the desired interval Example If you want to water once every ten days the interval will be set for 10 To program the interval press ENTER m To select either odd or even day watering press NEXT This moves the cur O sor to the odd or even setting Then press ENTER WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page E m To clear a schedule press the NEXT button to move the cursor to the sched Reviewing and Changing Your Program ule and then press CLEAR To enter a new schedule press the NEXT button to The Orbit controller lets you easily review a complete watering plan ive Aone tesired schedule Pr press ENTER For example to review Program A watering cycle start times simply turn Note If an interval of 3 is entered today the controller will water for the first the rotary selector to the CYCLE START TIMES position in Program A and check time today and then again every third day the times that have been entered Using the NE
8. on always off or on with duration when the controller is operated in manual mode 4 Program Slide Switches The program slide switches assign each station to one of three programs Program A 14 day cycle Program B interval cycle or Programs A and B combined 5 Rotary Selector Dial The heart of the controller is the rotary selector dial This dial makes it easy to see which function is currently selected and or in which mode the con troller is set to operate 6 Reset Button The reset button clears all your programming but does not remove the facto ry installed fail safe program To prevent an accidental reset the button is recessed into the panel and must be pressed with a small pointed object such as a pen or pencil tip MIWTE FIRST WEEK 2 MANUAL CLEAR NEXT ENTER RAIN DELAY 4 m nanan ees d FIGURE 1 Features of the Controller ENGLISH WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page E Notable Programming Features Two Watering Programs Summary The controller gives you the option of using any or all of these independent programs Note that each station can independently be set to either A or B or both A and B programs Program A Days Any or all days in a two week schedule can be set to water This program lets you schedule selected stations to water on specific days of the first and second weeks At the end of the two weeks Program A repeats continuously Program B Interv
9. wire going to the controller The other valve wire is to be connected to the specific station wire that will control that valve See Figure 23 m All wires should be joined together using wire nuts solder and or vinyl tape For additional protection to waterproof connections a WaterMaster grease cap can be used m To avoid electrical hazards only one valve should be connected to each station WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page E 2 Connecting Valve Wires to the Controller OTHER QUALITY PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES Em Remove the terminal compartment cover E Strip 1 4 6 mm of the plastic insulation off the end of each wire Automatic Rain Shut Off E Determine which valve you want to connect to which station Connect For automatic rain shut off contact your came each valve wire to its station terminal labeled 1 12 by inserting the bare Orbit dealer to purchase a Orbit Model wire tally o the terminal l hae 57091 94060 automatic rain shut off Ye O E It may be necessary to open the terminal to allow for wire insertion or switch The rain shut off easily connects to y removal To do this simply press upward on the tab located on top of the terminal See Figure 24 m Connect the common wire to the terminal labeled com See Figure 24 the controller and prevents overwatering dur ing rainy periods Weather Resistant Controller Box Allows outdoor installation of most brands of indoor mount cont
10. with Surrounding Information VVVVVVV VVVVVVV FIGURE 4 LCD Display with Cursors Showing After the time of day date and year are set this procedure does not need to be entered again for any other programming Caution If a watering schedule is not entered into the controller the factory installed fail safe program will turn on each station every day for 10 minutes To avoid accidental station activation either turn the rotary switch to OFF or enter a watering schedule Determine a Watering Plan To help you visualize how best to program the controller it might be helpful to make a watering plan on paper This will help you establish which days and times you want to water Use the sticker inside the controller door to help determine and record your watering plan INTERVAL 1 opp EVEN NEXT BDAY Sample Watering Plan Before programming the controller we suggest that you fill out the watering plan sticker inside the door Below is a sample watering plan for your reference O B Interval UaterMaster s 2 3 s Day 123 Odd Even ONLY ONE CYCLE START OS i 6 00 4 6 00 Gi TIME IS NEEDED TO WATER CYCLE START 2 3 EN AM ALL STATIONS IN SEQUENCE Cyc STARTS E AM z AM CYCLE START 4 E AM B EN NO STATION DESCRIPTION WATERING DURATION WATERING DURATION 1 Front lawn spray heads 10 min 2 Side lawn spray heads 10 mi
11. with the line cord a suitable weatherproof power outlet must be available Installation using the fitted line cord m Use the mounting template provided to assist you in preparing the mount ing location choose a flat clean surface m Using the upper mark on the template insert a No 8 screw included at eye level leaving the screw head about 1 8th inch 3mm out from the wall Use expanding anchors in plaster or masonry if necessary m Using the lower mark on the template affix a No 8 screw included again leaving the head protruding m Slip the slotted keyhole in the back of the Controller over the extended upper screw and allow the lower screw to recess into the lower hole in order to pre vent the Controller from swinging See Fig 22 m The line cord may now be inserted into the power outlet m Proceed to section 7 Installation using permanent wiring Preparing the Controller for Permanent Installation E Before commencing to install the controller you must remove the fitted line cord and replace with the pigtail wires provided m Take off the terminal compartment cover by unscrewing the two screws and pulling the plastic cover forward See figure 21 this reveals the AC Power Cover Figure 23 m Remove the rubber weather plug from the hole in the center and unscrew the one fixing screw pull the plastic cover forward to reveal the AC wiring m Use a punch to create a hole in the blind Bottom Mounting Hole on t
12. EAR button once m At the completion of this function the controller reverts back to your nor mal automatic watering plan Note If a manual operation is started during an automatic program cycle the automatic program will be cancelled All stations cycle once A program only m To activate each station assigned watering durations for the A program only press the MANUAL button followed by the NEXT button This will select stations with assigned watering durations in the A program only To initiate this semi automatic watering press ENTER All stations cycle once B program only m To activate each station assigned watering durations for the B program only press the MANUAL button followed by pressing the NEXT button two distinct times This will select only those stations with assigned watering durations in the B program only To initiate this semi automatic watering press ENTER All stations cycle once AB program only m To activate each station assigned watering durations for the AB program only press the MANUAL button followed by pressing the NEXT button three distinct times This will select only those stations with assigned watering durations in the AB program only To initiate this semi automatic watering press ENTER Note After the MANUAL button has been pushed if a selection is not made within 60 seconds the display returns to the time of day m To halt or discontinue semi automatic or manual watering press the
13. WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page E WaterMaster Installation Manual User s Manual Sprinkler Controllers hy Orbit Manuel d installation Manuel d utilisation Programmateurs d arrosage par Orbit Manual de Instalaci n Manual del usuario Controladores para sistemas de aspersi n Orbit Manuale d installazione Manuale d uso Programmatore per irrigazione Orbit Installationshandbuch Benutzerhandbuch Orbite Controller f r Bew sserungssysteme ay Manuel d installation Manuel d utilisation Programmateurs d arrosage par Orhit MODELS 57004 57006 57008 57122 57254 57256 57258 57252 57606 57012 57344 57346 57348 57342 94028 94002 94004 94006 94008 91024 91026 91028 91016 91012 94022 94024 94026 WT 7 8 versions WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page gt TABLE OF CONTENTS PP ch ot csaded scasiteusaetantsaeaasenutedanpesens O Getting Started incidan dare ota A O Semi Automatic and Manual Operation Installation of Indoor Mount Controller O Installation of Outdoor Mount Controller cnn 10 O Installing Valves Pump Starts and Master Valves 0 11 Other Quality Products and Accessories 12 Trouble SHOGHMG ronca item 13 AA ee etna a aeaea 14 O Pour cOMMENCE sos oa ign ge bane ias eb kaa 5 Pr TAM cod a een eases 7 Utilisati
14. XT button you can advance through the schedule without fear of disturbing any programming Note The controller will NOT water on the first day the program is entered or modified if the start time s have already passed If you want to change the cycle start times watering days or watering inter vals simply follow the directions for that program modification Program B Interval Countdown If the interval watering selection is used for Program B the controller displays the number of days until the next interval watering day The controller will display a number in the lower right corner labeled NEXT B DAY For example if Ready for Automatic Operation the display shows 1 3s the next Bday the interval watering program will After programming is complete turn the rotary selector to AUTO See Figure water tomorrow See Figure 8 A 0 indicates that the B program will 10 The controller is now fully programmed and ready to use in the auto water today matic mode In automatic mode each station will operate sequentially start ing with Program A B a INTERVAL A opp EVEN Yi FIGURE 8 Program B Interval Countdown AUTO FIGURE 10 Ready for Automatic Operation After reviewing or changing a watering schedule remember to turn the rotary selector back to AUTO if you want the controller to automatically follow your plan PROGRAM Set Watering Durations and Program Assignments for A or B The way yo
15. al Odd Even Provides two options One for odd or even day watering and another for an interval ranging from every day to every 28th day This feature is designed to meet the growing needs and restrictions imposed by local governments and to conserve water The controller automatically calculates odd and even days by date for each month and makes adjustments for leap years to provide true odd and even watering An interval of 1 will water every day an interval of 2 will water every other day and so on Program A B Combined This setting allows the stations to water under a combination of the A and B programs This feature is especially useful for new grass for watering up to 8 times per day and allows greater flexibility in scheduling watering If both the A and B programs are scheduled to water on a specific day the station will water multiple times per day Start Time Stacking The controller has the intelligence to stack start times that might overlap If you enter two or more start times that overlap in the same or in different programs the controller will not activate two stations at the same time Instead the controller activates the first program cycle and then activates the next program cycle s in sequence after the first program finishes its preset watering duration The controller will not stack to the next calendar day This prevents the con troller from violating an odd or even day watering schedule
16. ee of sensitivity and resets automatically In combination with the diagnostic fault sensing the internal electronic circuit breaker adds real value to your controller The batteries will maintain program data in the event of a circuit breaker trip We recommend that you replace the batteries annually The internal circuit breaker will trip whenever the controller receives a high current spike This might occur in the following situations 1 If lightning strikes nearby 2 When the power supply has an electric spike 3 If a station has a wiring short Whenever one of these conditions occurs the electronic circuit breaker may trip causing the station output from the controller to be halted momentarily The batteries will continue to store the program information and activates the LCD After a few moments the controller will automatically retest the circuit to see if the condition has stopped In most cases the problem causing the current spike has stopped lightning strike stopped power supply spike over or the diagnostic fault sensor has switched to a non faulty station If so the electronic circuit breaker will reset itself It is NOT necessary to reset the controller manually se WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page section 7 9 Mount Controller Install the controller in 5 easy steps 1 Choosing a Controller Location 2 Mounting the Controller 3 Installing the Batteries 4
17. equentially according to the cycle start times assigned Generally only one cycle start time is required for each program A B Program A Setup Program A is a two week daily schedule Watering may be scheduled for each of the 14 days After 14 days the A program continues to repeat itself there is no need to reselect the watering days To set the watering days Note Figure 6 E Set start times as outlined in the previous column Start Times for Program A or B Turn the rotary selector to SET WATERING DAYS The cursor will blink above the current day in the first week Any or all days in the two week schedule can be programmed to water m To program a day to water press ENTER An arrow will be displayed above programmed days and the cursor will move to the next day To advance to a specific day press NEXT To clear a day press NEXT until the cursor is above that day then press CLEAR PROGRAM ser ser eve A Farenc START DAYS TES MTWTFSS MTWTFSS FIRST SECOND FIGURE 6 Program A Setup for Two Week Schedule Program B Setup Program B is used to water an interval from 1 to 28 or on odd or even days An interval of 1 will water every day an interval of 2 will water today and then every other day etc The odd or even schedule is based on the date If the time of day and the date are set correctly the controller will only water on even or odd days If selected the controller has leap year compensation to ensure
18. f the controller sens es a short in a station it will skip the faulty station and move to the next working station The controller displays faulty and the faulty station number See Figure 18 If a short is detected in the pump master control valve ter minal a P is displayed under the station number and the watering cycle is discontinued Only the last station detected as having a wiring short will be displayed to the controller STATION 3 FAULTY FIGURE 18 Display Showing Station Fault At the next scheduled watering sequence the controller will attempt to water the faulty station once more If a short is not detected the controller will continue to water the station and the faulty message will be eliminated from the display In order to cancel the faulty message from the display 1 First repair the short in the wiring or replace the faulty solenoid 2 Test the station by operating a manual watering sequence 3 If the short is not detected after a few seconds the FAULTY message will be terminated 4 If the message continues a short in the wiring still exists The FAULTY message can also be eliminated from the display by turning the rotary dial Internal Auto Resetting Electronic Circuit Breaker The controller is equipped with an internal electronic circuit breaker Unlike a mechanical circuit breaker the internal circuit breaker has the advantages of being more temperature stable having a higher degr
19. g is incorrect 3 Circuit breaker has been tripped Controller will not power up 1 Circuit breaker has been tripped 2 Transformer not plugged into an operational AC outlet Stations continue to turn on and off when they are not programmed to 1 More than one start time is programmed with overlapping schedules 2 Excessive pressure Circuit breaker trips repeatedly 1 Short in wiring or solenoids Help Before returning this controller to the store contact Orbit Technical Service at 1 800 488 6156 1 801 299 5555 Listings The controller is tested to UL 1951 Models 57004 57006 57008 57122 and UL 50 Models 57606 57012 standard and is ETL listed Appropriate international models are CSA and CE approved Trademark Notice Control Star WaterMaster and Smart Scan are registered trademarks of Orbit Irrigation Products Inc The information in this manual is primarily intended for the user who will establish a watering schedule and enter that schedule into the controller This product is intended to be used as an automatic timer controller for activating 24 VAC irrigation valves as described in this manual WaterMaster by Orbit Limited Two Year Warranty Orbit Irrigation Products Inc warrants to its customers that its WaterMaster products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of pur chase We will replace free of charge the defective pa
20. he back of the controller box Figure 22 Bottom Mounting Hole m Loosen the screw on the cord restraint and the three screws on the terminal block and remove the line cord completely E Feed the three wires of the pigtail through the exit nipple under the strain relief and cross to the terminal block Fasten the wires to the terminal block ensuring that the black wire is connected to the Live terminal marked L the white wire is connected to the Neutral terminal marked N and the green wire is connected to the Earth terminal marked E Ensure that the terminal screws and the strain relief screw are all firmly tightened Check that the wires are clear of any obstruction and will not be trapped by the AC Power Cover when it is replaced E Replace the AC Power Cover and screw tight do not force into place if resist ance is met check that no wires are trapped The Controller is now ready for permanent installation follow all the instructions for the following models to complete the installation Models 57344 57346 57348 57342 International Models 94024 94026 94028 94022 All the above listed models are designed for permanent installation only Local building and electrical codes usually require that an approved electrical con duit and electrical fittings be used to connect exterior wall mounted equip ment to AC power Please check local codes Any permanent connection should be made by a licensed electrical contractor in accordance wi
21. is is the first time the controller has been programmed you should press the small recessed button labeled RESET Pressing RESET does not affect the fac tory installed fail safe program See Figure 2 MANUAL CLEAR NEXT PROGRAM RESET gt ENTER RAIN DELAY FIGURE 2 Programming Keys Do not press the RESET button again unless you want to completely remove all your programming m Turn the rotary dial to the SET TIME DATE position m 12 00 AM will appear in the display with three arrows pointing to the year month and day E Press and hold the button to advance the clock to the correct time of day Use the button to go in reverse See Figure 3 When the correct time of day is reached press the ENTER button to lock in the time WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page To increase or decrease more rapidly hold down either the or but tons until the display goes into rapid advance mode E A cursor will appear below the arrow for the year month and date when programming See Figure 4 m Use the and buttons to set the correct year then press ENTER m Use the and buttons to set the correct month then press ENTER m Use the and buttons to set the correct day of the week then press ENTER The display will show the correct time and day of the week PROGRAM STATION DATE MONTH YEAR PETET aona MTWTFSS MTWTFSS FIRST WEEK SECOND WEEK FIGURE 3 LCD Display
22. lsius Storage tem perature is 4 to 149F 20 to 650 Direct sunlight can easily increase temperatures inside the Controllers so chose a shaded location The controllers are weather resistant to UL 50 and ETL Listed but should not be placed in areas where continuous water could cause damage Caution Do not open the Controller when it is raining To make installation easier the Controller has a removable door Remember to eave at least 7ins 18cm to the left of the controller box for the door to swing open after installation Check the model number of your timer various models are configured differently to meet national requirements look for the section covering the model number on your controller The model number can be found on the back of the housing together with other useful information Models 57396 57392 57384 57386 57388 57382 are for installation in Australia New Zealand and South Africa using the fit ted line cord Models 57606 57012 are for 110 117VAC operation and are suitable for either wall hanging installation using the line cord fitted or permanent installation You need to decide which type of installation you are going to use Ensure that you have the appropriate electrical Slotted Hole Bottom Mounting Hole Terminal Cover Screws FIGURE 21 Outdoor Timer Showing Terminal Cover FIGURE 22 Back of Timer Box power available at the location you intend to use If used outdoors
23. n 3 Front flower beds amp min 4 Back lawn satellites 20 min 5 Back lawn flower beds AE 8 min 6 Patio flower pots 5 min Garden drip tubes 30 min 8 9 10 11 12 Orbit Irrigation Products Inc North Salt Lake UT 84054 1 800 488 6156 PN 57004 33 REV A 11 98 Briefly describe each station and its location O In the A Days Program column circle the desired watering days Enter the cycle start time for Program A Generally only one cycle start time is required for Program A O Enter the watering duration for each station assigned to Program A O In the B Interval Program column fill in the desired interval 1 to 28 or circle odd or even Repeat steps 3 4 for the B Interval Program WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page section The controller has three programs that control a variety of watering plans Depending on your needs you can use one or all programs Enter the Watering Schedule in Any Order You have the option of entering your watering schedule in whatever order you like This feature makes it very easy to review and change your watering schedule Your settings can be changed at any time while you re setting up the initial schedule or even after years of operation Start Times for Program A or B Note A cycle start time is the time of day that the program begins watering the first station and all other programmed stations will then follow i
24. n sequence There are not separate start times for each station Cycle start times do not correspond to specific stations If you enter more than one cycle start time all stations pro grammed to operate will water again in sequence The way you set the cycle start time is the same for all programs To set the cycle start times for each program you will be using do the following m Turn the rotary selector to set the CYCLE START TIMES position in the program that you want to set up The display will show an A or B depending on which program you have selected The display will show and a blinking cursor will appear in START 1 location See Figure 5 E Set the time you want to begin watering for cycle start time 1 using the or buttons then press the ENTER button For additional cycle start times sim ply press NEXT to advance to the next cycle start time and repeat this proce dure by using the and buttons to enter the time and then press ENTER Generally only one cycle start time is required for each program A B PROGRAM STATION DATE MONTH YEAR ser ser eve A Sifters START e DAYS E MTWTFSS MTWTFSS FIRST WEEK SECOND WEEK FIGURE 5 LCD Display with Start Time PETET Note You cannot set a cycle start time for each station Stations can be assigned to either Program A or B or both A and B Each program can have up to four cycle start times Stations assigned to either program will turn on s
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26. on to go on manually for a specific amount of time from 2 to 120 minutes This is a two step process using the watering dura tion slide switch E First move the watering duration slide switch to the MANUAL ON fully up position then back to any duration position For example if you want to water a specific station for 15 minutes push the slide switch to the MANUAL ON position then back to the 15 minute position See Figure 14 1 2 1 MANUAL ON MANUAL ON 2 2 5 5 10 10 DURATA 15 DURATA 15 D IRRIGAZIONE 20 D IRRIGAZIONE 20 MINUTI 25 MINUTI 25 3 30 45 45 60 60 120 120 MANUAL OFF MANUAL OFF FIGURE 14 Manual Watering Station 1 Using the Slide Switch WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page If more than one station is set for manual duration the controller will acti vate only the last station you set For example You set station 2 to MANUAL ON for 30 minutes Then you imme diately set station to MANUAL ON for 20 minutes The controller will only activate station 6 for 20 minutes your last input See Figure 15 STATION 2 20 FIGURE 15 Manual Timed Watering At the completion of the manual watering duration set on the slide switch the controller reverts to the automatic mode Watering can be turned off at any time by pushing the slide switch to MANUAL OFF Remember to push the slide switch back from MANUAL OFF to a duration if you are using this station in the automatic wate
27. ries into the battery compartment m Return the battery cover to its closed position Weak or missing batteries can cause the time date and program to be erased after a power failure If this happens you will need to install fully charged batteries and reprogram the controller Note Batteries alone will not operate the valves in your sprinkling system The 24 volt transformer must be plugged in and have power to operate your system normally 4 Connecting the Transformer m With the cover off find the two terminal holes labeled 24 VAC Make sure the transformer is not plugged in Insert one of the two power leads from the transformer into each terminal It doesnt matter which lead goes into which terminal E It may be necessary to open the terminal to allow for wire insertion or removal To do this simply press upward on the tab located on top of the terminal See Figure 8 Page 4 m Plug in the transformer See Figure 20 Warning Do not link two or more controllers together with one transformer m Slide the cover back on until it snaps To Pump Start Relay or Master Valve Transformer FIGURE 20 Connecting Pump Start Master Valve and Transformer WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page indoor outdoor Controller All our Weather resistant Indoor Outdoor controllers can run at temperatures between 35 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit 0 to 6Odegrees Ce
28. ring schedule Note If a manual operation is started during an automatic program cycle the automatic program cycle will be cancelled Semi Automatic Mode In addition to the manual modes previously discussed the controller also lets you override the programmed watering schedule temporarily without adjust ing the water duration slide switches By using the semi automatic mode you won t need to remember to return the duration slide switches to their normal positions A All Stations Cycle Once This can be especially helpful if you happen to experience unusually warm weather and you want to have all stations activate one time for their normal duration as set on the slide switches To turn on all stations once in sequence rotary selector in AUTO press the MANUAL button once a blinking ALL is displayed and then press ENTER See Figure 16 7 ALL FIGURE 16 Watering All Stations Once The display will show the first station number that is activated and will count down the minutes assigned to the watering duration slide switch All stations will activate once in sequence except those that are set to the MANU AL OFF position for the durations set on the watering duration slide switches Any station set to the MANUAL OFF position will not water Note After MANUAL has been pushed if ENTER is not pushed within 60 seconds the display will return to the time of day m To interrupt or discontinue this cycle press the CL
29. rollers UL listed Automatic Valves ion Valve Durable non corrosive plastic construction Automatic valves are available in anti siphon or straight valves with safe low voltage Automatic Converters Durable non corrosive plastic construction Converts most brands of plastic or brass valves to automatic FIGURE 24 Connecting Valve Wires Grease Caps Note Only one wire can be installed into each terminal If more than two common Protects low voltage wires from corrosion wires are used in your system splice several together so only one wire runs into or shorts each of the COM terminals Protect the splice connection with a wire nut Remote Control Transmitter and Receiver Control your sprinklers with the touch of a button up to 200 60 m from your sprin kler controller WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page gt TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Causes of Problems One or more stations do not turn on 1 Faulty solenoid 2 Wire broken or not connected 3 Flow control stem screwed down shutting valve off 4 Programming is incorrect Stations turn on when they are not supposed to 1 Water pressure is too high 2 More than one start time is programmed One station is stuck on and will not shut off 1 Faulty valve 2 Particles of dirt or debris stuck in valve 3 Valve diaphragm faulty All stations do not turn on 1 Transformer defective or not connected 2 Programmin
30. rt or parts found to be defective under normal use and service for a period of up to two years after purchase proof of purchase required We reserve the right to inspect the defective part prior to replacement Orbit Irrigation Products Inc will not be respon sible for consequential or incidental cost or damage caused by the product failure Orbit liability under this warranty is limited solely to the replacement or repair of defective parts To exercise your warranty return the unit to your dealer with a copy of the sales receipt WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 58 AM Page a westions please call 1 800 488 6156 1 801 299 5555 www orbitonline com Orbit Irrigation Products Inc 845 North Overland Rd North Salt Lake Utah 84054 57004 24 Rev D
31. t the source wires to the wires extending from the controller Take care to follow the correct color code For USA connect the Green for Ground Black for Live and White for Neutral Often the source ground may be bare copper conductor rather than green wire For Europe Live is Brown and Neutral is Blue there is no ground connection required Be sure that all wires are connected to the proper source wire m Make sure all connections are made with code approved insulated connectors E Be sure to place a weatherproof gasket and lid on the junction box ga E Starts Master Valves 1 Wiring the Electric Valves m If the distance between the controller and valves is under 700 210 m use WaterMaster sprinkler wire or 20 gauge AWG plastic jacketed ther mostat wire to connect the controller to the valves If the distance is over 700 210 m use 16 gauge AWG wire The wire can be buried in the ground however for more protection wires can be pulled through PVC pipe and buried underground Be careful to avoid burying the wires in loca tions where they could be damaged by digging or trenching in the future __ Jacket Specific Zone Wire Wire _ Connectors in Grease Caps Common Wires Valves FIGURE 23 Connecting Controller Wires to Valves m Each valve has two wires One wire is to be connected as the common The common wires for all the valves can be connected together to one common
32. th the requirements of the National Electrical Code and other state and local codes m Take off the terminal compartment cover of the controller by unscrewing the two screws and pulling the plastic cover forward Figure 21 m Remove the rubber weather plug from the screw hole m Use the mounting template provided to assist you in preparing the mounting location choose a flat clean surface m Using the upper mark on the template insert a No 8 screw included at eye level leaving the screw head about 1 8th inch 3mm out from the wall WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page g Use expanding anchors in plaster or masonry if necessary E Slip the slotted keyhole in the back of the controller box over the extended screw Figure 22 E Push a No 8 screw included through the Bottom Mounting Hole Figure 22 in the controller box and tighten until the box is held firmly to the wall but do not over tighten The Controller has separate compartments for the AC line power input and the low voltage outputs You must keep the input power and the low voltage in their separate va i l hen wiring th ller b places when wiring the controller box C 9 The controller has a built in transformer that 8 13mm NPT Nipple Junction Box Wire Connectors j
33. u set the watering duration is the same for all programs To set the duration for each program you will be using do the following E Select the watering duration for the stations by sliding each switch to its desired time from 2 to 120 minutes m To skip a station move the stations slide switch to the MANUAL OFF position at the bottom of the slide E Set the program slide switch for each station that you want to assign to Program A or B or A and B See Figure 9 1 2 MANUAL ON 2 5 10 1 z WATERING 30 Watering Duration DURATION E A MINUTES 2 Slide Switches 45 60 120 MANUAL OFF DAYS A Program Slide INTERVAL B H thee Switches FIGURE 9 Slide Switches WIM210728 57004 24 rD qx 6 11 01 10 57 AM Page P Th section Manual Operation The Orbit controller has the ability to override the automatic program with out disturbing the preset program 1 Manual Operation Using Slide Switches You can override the automatic program and operate the controller manually by using the watering duration slide switches See Figure 11 If a manual operation is started during an automatic program cycle the automatic pro gram cycle will be cancelled MANUAL ON 2 5 10 Sa WATERING DURATION MINUTES 25 30 45 60 120 MANUAL OFF FIGURE 11 Manual Watering A Manual On One Station m Turn the rotary selector to the AUTO position AUTO m Turn on any individual station by mo
34. ving that stations watering duration slide switch to the MANUAL ON position fully up The display blinks back and forth between the water drop and the time of day The rotary selector must stay in AUTO for this operation to take effect Only one station can be active at a time The last station set to the MANUAL ON position will be active watering When a station is turned on manually the display will show ON inside a water drop The display also shows the number of the station that is activated See Figure 12 STATION FIGURE 12 Manual Operation Display B Manual Off One Station or Multiple Stations m Turn off any individual station or stations by moving the watering dura tion slide switch to the MANUAL OFF position fully down See Figure 13 1 MANUAL ON ACCESO 2 5 10 DURATA 15 D IRRIGAZIONE 20 MINUTI 25 120 MANUAL OFF SPENTO FIGURE 13 Duration Slide Switch Set to Manual Off Leave the rotary selector in the AUTO position for the MANUAL OFF to affect indi vidual stations Turning the rotary selector to the OFF position will turn all stations and all programming off This turns all watering off and is essentially used as a sys tem shut down To resume automatic watering m Turn the rotary selector to the AUTO position and make sure the duration slide switch or switches are set for the specific watering durations C Manual Timed Watering for One Station You can set any single stati
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