Toro XTRA SMART Wireless Weather Sensor (53854) User's Manual
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1. s000 12 Installing the Weather Sensor Weather Sensor Feature Overview Rain Sensor Test Pin Pressing the test pin simulates operation of the Rain Sensor by transmitting a signal to the Smart Pod Rain Sensor Adjustment Cap The Rain Sensor sensitivity is adjustable to suspend watering at 14 V2 and 34 3 mm 6mm 12 mm and 19 mm of accumulated rainfall Solar Collector Solar radiation and temperature are used by the Smart Pod to calculate and adjust watering to suit current weather conditions Battery Compartment A 9V Alkaline battery installed can provide Weather Sensor operation up to five years Note See battery service information on page 9 for additional information QuickClip Mounting Bracket The QuickClip bracket design enables the Weather Sensor to be easily installed and aligned Antenna Smart Pod Feature Overview ECXTRA FAAEE To Computer USB Port ea Antenna ECXTRA Timer Connector The Smart Pod is connected securely to the ECXTRA timer by inserting the connector plug into the special receiver port located on the right facing side of the timer housing Enter Button Pressing the Enter button transfers the watering schedule downloaded to the Smart Pod from the Scheduling Advisor PC program to the ECXTRA timer In addition the sensor bypass mode is toggled On and Off with the Enter button LED Indicators2. Note Increasing the threshold setting results in extending the length of timer required for the sensor to shut off or postpone watering during rain as well as extending the dry out period before scheduled watering will resume In areas where heavy fog or mist is common the 4 3 mm setting may not provide accurate rain detection and is not recommended 1 Turn the cap slightly releasing it from the two retaining pins 1 4 6 4mm 1 2 13mm 2 Adjust the cap to engage the pins at the preferred slot setting Installing the Weather Sensor A N Important The Weather Sensor must have full exposure to sun wind and rain and must not be installed inside a rain gutter or in any location where immersion runoff or contact with irrigation spray will occur Avoid installation near a heat source such as a heater vent or chimney Also avoid installation near any large metal structure or high current draw equipment that may generate signal interference Ensure the antenna wire hangs unobstructed below the Weather Sensor Note The communication range of the Wireless Weather Sensor system is 500 152 m LOS line of sight Some loss of range can be expected due to interference from obstacles in the signal path Test the signal reception from the proposed installation site prior to mounting the Weather Sensor as described in the following procedure 1 Start a manual watering operation for a zone that can be seen from the proposed Wea
3. All Weather Sensor system functions and status conditions are identifiable through various operating combinations of the red and green indicators Note See the Smart Pod Indicator Reference Table provided on page 12 for detailed information USB Cable The provided USB cable is used to transfer the custom watering schedule created in the Scheduling Advisor PC program to the Smart Pod Scheduling Advisor and Smart Pod Setup Note Prior to installing and testing the Weather Sensor system the Scheduling Advisor program must be downloaded from www ecxtra com installed and running on your PC 1 On the ECXTRA web page locate the Download New Scheduling Advisor box in the lower left corner then click Learn More to begin the download process TORO XTRA SMART 0 ATRA 2 Install the Scheduling Advisor program on your PC Were easy intelfent way as prompted by the Installer Wizard en SOE TE CY 3 A shortcut icon Fag will be placed on the Windows desktop during program installation Click on the icon to open the Scheduling Advisor program x See E mean watering seh reat th ar Diver sohhwaire p 4 When the program opens select the New Schedule I eae more option The Scheduling Advisor will guide you through the watering schedule setup process EC XTRA tancscaoe umer A Important Entering your ZIP code is required as it directs Te the Scheduling Advisor to retrieve historic weather data from the intern
4. ating conditions the Weather Sensor battery can last up to five years A weak battery condition is indicated if the Smart Pod s green indicator begins blinking slowly at a steady rate A loss of communication can result from a weak battery condition and is indicated when the green indicator is Off with an intermittent flash e Replacing the Battery 1 The battery is stored in the upper half of the sensor housing To access the battery release and remove the upper housing by twisting it clockwise 2 Disconnect the battery wire clip Remove and replace the used battery with a fresh 9V Alka line battery Reconnect the battery wire clip 3 To reassemble the sensor housing thread the antenna wire through the lower housing exit ing the center hole in the bottom grid 4 Mate the two halves squarely aligning the translucent dome above the mounting bracket 5 Turn the upper housing counterclockwise to securely engage the lower housing Note Properly discard the used battery as Do K prescribed by the battery manufacturer Warranty Information The Toro Company and its affiliate Toro Warranty Company pursuant to an agreement between them jointly warrants to the owner against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for failure of products not manufactured by them even
5. e ENTER button to select the Sensor Bypass mode The red indicator will begin g ECXTRA blinking and watering operation will resume as scheduled To return to sensor controlled WA a operation press the ENTER button again Important Freeze sensors should always be used in conjunction with visual checks of the sprinkler system While the Weather Sensor is designed to postpone watering when air temperature is detected near freezing watering can still occur under certain conditions For example the air temperature may rise above the sensor shut off point while the temperature of the landscape and walkways remains below freezing Or a drop in air temperature may occur so rapidly the sensor is unable to suspend scheduled watering in time Watering in these conditions can result in icing e Watering Schedule Management Feature The ECXTRA watering schedule is managed by the Weather Sensor system by continuously monitoring key weather conditions and sending this information to the Smart Pod ECXTRA The watering run time duration is evaluated and automatically adjusted up or down according to the current demand for irrigation When an adjustment occurs the percent symbol is visible in the timer display Note To view the actual adjustment value turn the ECXTRA dial to Season Adjust Refer to the ECXTRA User s Guide for detailed Season Adjust feature information Battery Service Information In normal oper
6. ee XTRA SMART Wireless Weather Sensor System Installation and Setup Guide Introduction The XTRA SMART Wireless Weather Sensor system is designed exclusively for your Toro EC XTRA indoor model timer to continuously monitor and adjust automatic watering to suit current watering needs The Wireless Sensor system consists of a remote Weather Sensor that detects current sunlight level temperature and rainfall then transmits this information wirelessly to the Smart Pod plugged into the ECXTRA timer The Smart Pod then adjusts the running time to provide the optimum amount of water required for the next scheduled sprinkler operation To familiarize yourself with XTRA SMART Weather Sensor system take just a few moments to read through this guide in its entirety Table of Contents Weather Sensor Feature Overview Peer renner 2 Weather Sensor System Operations cc000 8 Smart Pod Feature Overview ccccscsssseesssessseseees 3 Battery Service Information cc cesesesescseseseeeeesees 9 Scheduling Advisor and Smart Pod Setup 4 5 Warranty Information ou cscsssesesssscssscssssssseeeees 10 Weather Sensor System Installation 06 6 FECCInformati oma a a a a 10 Pairing the Smart Pod and Weather Sensor 6 SPECIMICACIONS aaa a A E A A E 11 Adjusting the Rain Sensor Threshold 6 Smart Pod Indicator Reference Table
7. ess and release the ENTER button to begin transfer ring the watering schedule to the EC XTRA The green lt indicator will blink momentarily and the timer will display donE when the transfer process is complete A Important The ENTER button must be pressed within two minutes of the initial Smart Pod ECXTRA connection to accomplish the watering schedule transfer If the two minute period elapses without pressing the ENTER button remove the Smart Pod then repeat steps 9 and 10 above Pairing the Smart Pod and Weather Sensor Note The Smart Pod must be initially paired matched to the Weather Sensor to enable wireless communication The pairing process helps prevent the Smart Pod from receiving unwanted signals from other wireless devices operating within the system reception range 1 Press and hold the Smart Pod ENTER button until the red and green Ed indicators blink alternately 2 Press the Rain Sensor test pin to signal to the Smart Pod Signal reception and pairing is confirmed when the red indicator responds with a sequence of rapid blinking with intermittent On and Off Adjusting the Rain Sensor Threshold The Rain Sensor is preset to suspend watering at 1 4 6 mm of accumulated rainfall Three alternate settings of 12 3 mm 2 12 mm and 34 19 mm are provided Prior to installing the Weather Sensor adjust the threshold to the preferred setting as required
8. et for your specific ZIP code area Based on the data collected the Scheduling Advisor Ce generates a default watering schedule tailored for the highest ita ali water demand rate expected for the year The Weather Sensor system then continuously monitors and adjusts the watering run time to suit current weather conditions and watering demand E terete E cece A ee ba ce Te ae Note Due to variables associated with internet connectivity the Scheduling Advisor may require multiple attempts to access and retrieve the required weather data 5 When your watering schedule has been completed the file will be automatically saved to the PC hard disk 6 Connect the Smart Pod to the PC using the provided USB cable Note The USB connection to the Smart Pod is confirmed when the green indicator is On The Scheduling Advisor displays Smart Pod Recognized and switches the Pod symbol from black to green 7 Click on Send Schedule to begin transferring the watering schedule to the Smart Pod The green indicator will blink rapidly during the transfer process 8 A confirmation box will be displayed when the transfer process has been successfully completed Click OK to continue then disconnect the USB cable 9 With the EC XTRA control dial in the RUN position carefully plug the Smart Pod into the timer receptacle as shown The red and green indicators will blink in unison 10 Pr
9. lternately with Red Low battery condition sensor in bypass mode ff n n ff The Toro Dedication to Quality Toro is committed to developing and producing the highest quality best performing most dependable products on the market Because your satisfaction is our first priority we have provided the Toro Helpline to assist you with any questions or problems that may arise If for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase or have questions please contact us toll free at 1 800 367 8676 2010 The Toro Company www toro com Form Number 373 0592 Rev A
10. quipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 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 equip ment 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 e Reorient the receiving antenna e Relocate the irrigation controller with respect to the receiver e Move the irrigation controller away from the receiver e 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 television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Wa
11. shington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 International This is a CISPR 22 Class B product Weather Sensor FCC ID OF7WS9 IC ID Canada 3575A WS9 Smart Pod FCC ID OF7SP9 IC ID Canada 3575A SP9 Specifications Smart Pod 1 5 3 8 cm W x 4 75 12 cm H over 2 5 1 cm antenna x 0 75 1 9 cm D e Mini USB cable receptacle e Operating temperature range 14 104 F 10 40 C Weather Sensor 2 75 7 cm W x 7 17 8 cm H over 2 5 cm antenna x 6 25 15 9 cm D over 4 10 2 cm mounting bracket e 9V Alkaline battery e RF reception range 500 152 m LOS line of sight e Operating temperature range 14 140 F 10 60 C PC System Requirements minimum Windows 2000 Vista XP or Windows 7 e Microsoft Net 3 5 Framework e USB 1 0 Port e 900 MHz Intel or Pentium Processor 64 MB RAM e 200 MB Free Disk Space e 1024 x 768 16 bit Color Monitor e Windows supported pointing device e g mouse e Internet access Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries Smart Pod Indicator Reference Table 3 Red SS Green Weather Sensor System Status Blinking Blinking rapidly Smart Pod in pairing mode press Rain Sensor test pin Blinking Blinking a
12. ther Sensor location Press and hold the Rain Sensor test pin to send a signal to the Smart Pod If the signal is received watering should shut off within a short time If not repeat the test from a slightly different location until communication is established 2 A For rain gutter installation back the bracket thumbscrew out to clear the rain gutter edge Holding the Weather Sensor in position tighten the thumbscrew securely B For solid structure installation remove the thumbscrew and secure the bracket using the provided Stainless screws or other appropriate stainless fasteners 3 With the mounting bracket securely fastened check the vertical alignment of the Weather Sensor To adjust loosen the phillips screw at the bracket joint adjust to vertical then tighten the screw securely Weather Sensor System Operations The XTRA Smart Weather Sensor system provides two important elements of weather information to the ECXTRA timer Rain Freeze Hold and Watering Schedule Management e Rain Freeze Sensor Feature The Rain Freeze sensor signals the Smart Pod to suspend automatic watering when it has detected a specified amount of rainfall or the temperature drops to near freezing The red indicator will be On while automatic watering is suspended and turn Off when the automatic watering schedule resumes Note To bypass the Rain Freeze sensor function while watering is suspended press l th
13. though such products may be sold or used in conjunction with Toro products During such warranty period we will repair or replace at our option any part found to be defective Return the defective part to the place of purchase Our liability is limited solely to the replacement or repair of defective parts There are no other express warranties 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 The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable for indirect 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 negligence Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 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 Some 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 FCC Information This e
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