Toro RainSensors User's Manual
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1. Water Conservation a o Min Med Max VARLLESS RAIN FREEZE SENSOR Wireless Rain Sensor Series Rain Sensor Model TWRS and Rain Freeze Sensor Model TWRFS Contents Page Getting Started ad fp dle fp tbe Coereourtienneedd 1 Receiver Module Features n se sanees 4 Installing the Receiver Module 5 Initial Sensor System Test nanunua 8 Sensor Module Peauures c ccaddndheddandies 9 Installing the Sensor Module 10 Freeze Sensor Site Selection 45 ce ese eeecees 13 Set Temperature Activation Threshold 14 Water Conservation Feature 15 Smart Bypass Feature icc ce cca eee cee ewes in 16 Water Delay Feature scicusiasecutenecupedes 16 Introduction Signal Strength Display Feature 17 Battery Strength Display Feature 17 Dry Out Feat re pita cis nieriererioe d ene 18 Fail Safe Feat fens osi cernens oreina 18 Turn Receiver Module Off and On 20 Set or Restore the Sensor Address Code 20 Sensor Module Battery Replacement 21 Troubleshooting csi ceiu n reei E e 22 MPCCICAUONS s nieais a aA 24 Warranty Information o an aeaaaee 25 Electromagnetic Compatibility 26 The Toro Wireless RainSensor system model TWRS for rain sensing and TWRFS for rain and freeze sensing is a powerful water conservation and management tool that connects your automatic irrigation system to actual environmental fac2. The Toro Wireless RainSensor series is covered by this warranty for a period of five years from the date of installation 25 Electromagnetic Compatibility Domestic This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesirable operation This equipment 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 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 remote control receiver with respect to the radio TV antenna or plug the irrigation controller into a different outlet so that the irrigation controlle
3. bypass sensor operation if necessary Check the switch setting to make sure it is not in the Bypass or Active position Wiring Procedure II no sensor feature 1 Locate the valve common wire terminal generally labeled C or COM and remove all common wires for valves pump relay etc 2 Attach the White wire to this terminal 3 Splice the Brown wire to the common wires and insulate the connection using a wire nut or electrical tape Tape back the Yellow wire See Figure 4 4 Attach the Red wires to the 24 Vac terminals Figure 3 Normally open Sensor PUI 2 3 4 ial To Valves 1 com SENSOR 24 VAC Figure 4 Splice Valve Common PUMP 4 L To Valves and Pump MV w COM 24 VAC Initial System Test Before installing the sensor module test the sensor at close range to verify operation Once this test has been completed satisfactorily the sensor module can be installed If a problem occurs during the test procedure refer to Troubleshooting on page 22 1 Apply power to the controller and check its operation to confirm that it works properly 2 When power to the receiver is first applied the Min Water Conservation indicator will illuminate The rain sensor receiver TWRS will display alternating boxes Figure 5 The rain freeze sensor receiver TWRES will display two flashing bars Figure 6 3 Hold the sensor next to the receiver Press and hol
4. displayed F Automatic watering will resume when the display reaches 0 0 z Note Water Delay can not be activated while the sensor system is in the Active mode e Once activated Water Delay operation can be canceled by pressing the Smart Bypass button 16 Signal Strength Display This feature displays sensor signal strength on a digital scale ranging from 0 0 to 10 2 1 Press the Setup button as needed to display the antenna icon and the digital readout The display will indicate the strength of the last received signal See Figure 22 A Important A signal strength value less than 2 0 is not reliable and may cause inconsistent operation Relocate the sensor as needed to increase the signal strength Refer to Resolving Reception Problems on page 22 for additional information Battery Strength Display Figure 22 tf Ay This feature displays sensor battery strength on a bar scale The strength of the battery is indicated by the height of the bar stack No bar a dead battery to six bars full strength 1 Press the Setup button as needed to display the battery symbol and the bar scale See Figure 23 Note Low battery strength is indicated when the battery symbol appears on the main display To prevent possible loss of communication battery replacement is recommended Refer to Sensor Module Battery Replacement on page 21 Figure 23 17 Dry Out F
5. ard the retaining clip Note Properly dispose of the used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s recommendations 5 Install the battery cover 6 Align the circuit board assembly with the housing guide slots and carefully insert it into the housing The circuit board will fit only when oriented properly The bottom edge of the circuit board and housing will be even when fully inserted Thread the antenna wire through the hole in bottom cap Screw the cap onto the housing and tighten by hand Figure 30 Battery Cover Troubleshooting If you encounter problems at any point in the installation process or the components do not seem to function properly try the Troubleshooting procedures first If the problem is not listed or the remedy does not resolve the problem call the Toro Irrigation help line at 1 800 664 4740 Solving Reception Problems The Wireless RainSensor has an operating range of 500 152 4m LOS Line of Site Note Line of Site is a radio signal transmission measurement standard equivalent to an open field site with no obstructions However in most cases there are buildings or other objects between the sensor and receiver modules that can reduce signal strength Most residential and light commercial buildings do not reduce the signal enough to pose problems under normal conditions However there are some structures with very thick dense walls or that involve large amounts of radio
6. asher is installed between the adapter and housing tabs as shown in Figure 14 Figure 14 Check the sensor for vertical alignment To adjust loosen the Phillips screw slightly align as needed and tighten screw See Figure 15 Figure 15 Freeze Sensor Site Selection In addition to the rain sensor site conditions listed on page 10 the following conditions are necessary to ensure optimum freeze sensor operation For best results the sensor should be e Located in the coldest portion of the landscape e Away from direct exposure to morning sunlight e Away from any heat producing or storing device equipment or appliance such as a pool spa heater water heater chimney or hot air vent pipe A CAUTION The rain freeze sensor module should be regularly inspected for damage and manually tested to ensure proper operation The Toro Wireless Rain Freeze sensor system is NOT intended for farm crop freeze protection and must not be used for this purpose A Important Visual checks and prudent manual watering suspension must be used in conjunction with any freeze sensor A freeze sensor should only be relied upon as an aid to conscientious watering practices including frequent visual checks Air temperatures may be above freezing while the ground and vegetation temperatures remain below freezing Due to sensor location and sunlight exposure actual air temperature may be lower than measured
7. ay mode within approximately 10 seconds Set or Restore the Sensor Address Code The receiver and sensor modules are factory matched to communicate using a specific address code If you have purchased a new sensor module or it becomes necessary to reset the address code use the following procedure to reestablish communications 1 Press and hold the Smart Bypass button until all three Water Figure 29 Conservation indicators are illuminated and the Get display prompt w Sensor Status begins blinking approximately 15 seconds See Figure 29 m i m my E 2 Activate the sensor module at close range by pressing the test Lio spindle until the Sensor Status indicator is illuminated then release cis Water Conservation the test spindle Refer to step 3 of Initial System Test on page 8 oO for additional information Min Med Max Note If the Water Conservation level is set to Medium or Maximum or the Dry Out feature is in use the sensor system will be activated Press the Smart Bypass button to reset the receiver to the Monitor mode 20 Sensor Module Battery Replacement 1 Unscrew and remove the bottom cap from the sensor housing Grasping the edges of the circuit board assembly carefully slide the circuit board assembly out of the housing 3 Remove the battery cover and batteries 4 Insert two new 3V CR2032 or equivalent batteries with the positive side facing tow
8. by the sensor Operation of the sprinkler system during these conditions may cause icing Freeze sensor response time may not coincide with extremely rapid temperature drop enabling automatic irrigation to occur 13 Set Temperature Activation Threshold TWRFS models only The freeze sensor temperature activation threshold is adjustable from 35 F to 45 F or 2 C to 7 C When the air temperature reaches the threshold setting the freeze sensor activates the receiver The Freeze Sensor Status indicator will turn on The sensor system will return to the Monitor mode when the outside air temperature rises above the sensor threshold temperature Select Temperature Threshold 1 Press the Setup button to display Freeze The display will indicate the Figure 16 current temperature threshold setting See Figure 16 _ _ Note The Get display prompt will begin flashing to indicate the selected i L F gai feature is adjustable w pin Freeze 2 Press the Adjust button to select the preferred temperature Select Temperature Scale Figurer 1 Press the Setup button to display F or C The display will indicate the a current temperature scale K Fei 2 Press the Adjust button to display the alternate scale E J Congratulations Your Wireless RainSensor system installation is complete Now to take advantage of the unique Water Conservation feature review the information on the next page and select t
9. d the sensor test spindle as shown in Figure 7 A Important The test spindle must held down for least of 15 seconds to establish communication The Sensor Status indicator will illuminate Figure 8 the Antenna symbol will flash and the signal bars will appear Release the test spindle The TWRS receiver will display alternating boxes Figure 9 and the TWRFS receiver will display the current air temperature Figure 10 8 Figure 5 Figure 6 Oo lng Figure 9 TWRS Figure 10 TWRFS 00 mA Ing r Cl FA i a Sensor Module Features 1 Rain Threshold Adjustment Adjusts the rain sensor to accumulate 1 8 1 4 1 2 or 3 4 3mm 6mm 12mm or 19mm of rainfall before signaling the receiver to hold watering Factory default setting 1 4 6mm 2 Sensor Test Spindle Pressed to manually activate the sensor for setup and test procedures 3 Batteries not shown Two 3V lithium batteries installed at time of manufacture will provide approximately five years of service under normal use conditions 4 Antenna Positioned downward for maximum signal transmission strength 5 Pipe mount Adapter Replaces Quick Clip mounting bracket to enable installation on 1 2 13mm diameter Schedule 40 PVC pipe 6 Quick Clip Mounting Bracket Simplifies sensor module installation Adjustable pivot point for easy vertical alignmen
10. does not seem to help call the Toro Irrigation help line at 1 877 345 8676 for assistance Here s all there is to it The receiver is installed and connected The sensor and receiver are tested at close to your irrigation system controller range to verify operation A sensor installation site is chosen and the The sensor is adjusted to the preferred system is tested again to verify operation rainfall activation level The sensor is installed using the Quick Clip The operating features are set to your mounting bracket or pipe mount adapter preferences Receiver Module Features 1 Setup Button Accesses the sensor system operating features 2 Adjust Button Scrolls through and selects settings within the system operating features 3 Mast Antenna Adjusts easily for best signal reception 4 Digital Display High resolution LCD screen provides visual reference for sensor system operating features 5 Sensor Status Indicators Iuminates when sensor system is active and automatic watering is on hold Flashes when sensor is active but has been bypassed to enable automatic watering 6 Smart Bypass Button Multi functional use Pressed to bypass sensor operation allowing automatic watering to resume Switches the Water Delay feature on and off 7 Water Conservation LEDs Indicate the Water Conservation feature level selected Minimum Medium or Maximum 8 Hinged Cover Opens downward for recei
11. e signal bar indicator will be cleared See Figure 25 If communication is not restored within 48 hours the receiver module will automatically revert to the Monitor mode allowing the irrigation system to resume automatic operation The Attention Required and Antenna symbols will flash On the TWRFS model the temperature is replaced with two dashes The Water Conservation indicators will flash in unison See Figure 26 Prolonged Active Mode Figure 25 p aye Rs A oc Figure 26 Water Conservation AN If the sensor system remains in the Active mode for seven consecutive days it ae be will automatically revert to the Monitor mode allowing the irrigation system to resume automatic operation The Sensor Status indicator will flash continuously and the Attention Required symbol will be displayed See Figure 27 Figure 27 Note This condition generally indicates a sensor problem Check the sensor test spindle to make sure it moves freely The sensor discs must Pe A Status be dry for this test e To reset the sensor system press the Smart Bypass button one time 19 Turn the Receiver Module Off and On 1 To turn the receiver module Off press and hold the Adjust button until Figure 28 two dashes are displayed approximately 5 seconds then release 2 To turn the receiver On press the Setup button two times The receiver will return to the normal displ
12. eature The Dry Out feature is provided to override the Water Conservation baseline level allowing the dry out delay period to be set in 0 5 day increments from 0 5 to 4 0 days Note Before using the Dry Out feature allow the sensor system to normalize by cycling through rain and or freeze activation several times 1 Press the Setup button to display Dry Out The display will indicate the current Dry Out day setting factory default is 0 0 Figure 24 2 Press the Adjust button to select the desired value 0 5 to 4 0 days _ See Figure 24 y 7 L eas Note Once activated Dry Out operation can be canceled by pressing the Ol ry Out Smart Bypass button Note Reselecting a Water Conservation level will override the Dry Out feature setting Fail Safe Feature The Fail Safe feature is provided to alert and respond to a loss of communication signal and or if the sensor system stays in the active mode for a prolonged period of time This important feature safeguards your automatic irrigation system from being inadvertently shut off for an indefinite period of time due to a sensor system malfunction 18 Loss of communication If the sensor system does not communicate within a 24 hour period it will remain in its current state Active or Monitor To alert you to this condition the Attention Required A symbol will be displayed The Antenna K symbol and current air temperature TWRFS only will be flashing and th
13. ess the control buttons Connecting the Receiver Wires A CAUTION The receiver requires continuous 24 Vac power for operation Connecting to 110 Vac or higher will result in irreparable damage Ensure power to the controller has been removed prior to connecting the receiver wires The sensor system is designed to work with most makes and models of irrigation controllers e If your controller is equipped for sensor connection follow the steps in Wiring Procedure I e If your controller is not equipped for sensor connection use Wiring Procedure II on page 7 Wiring Procedure I sensor ready Note Refer to your controller user s guide for the type of sensor required Normally Closed NC or Normally Open NO 1 Locate the sensor connection terminals usually labeled SENSOR or SN Remove the jumper if one is installed 2 Attach the White wire to either sensor terminal disregard and symbols 3 For a normally closed sensor attach the Brown wire to the remaining sensor terminal Tape back the Yellow wire See Figure 2 6 Figure 2 Normally closed Sensor Jumper PUMP t MV COM SENSOR 24 VAC 4 L To Valves For a normally open sensor attach the Yellow wire to the remaining sensor terminal Tape back the Brown wire See Figure 3 4 Attach the Red wires to the 24 Vac terminals Important Most controllers with sensor connections also provide a control switch to
14. et display prompt will begin flashing to indicate the selected feature is adjustable 2 Press the Adjust button to select level 1 2 or 3 Figure 19 Water Save 4 A r ee Water Conservation DO Min Med Max 15 Smart Bypass Feature Pressing the Smart Bypass button switches an active sensor system Figure 20 Off and places it in the Bypass mode When the sensor is bypassed the Quay Sensor controller resumes automatic watering operations as scheduled 0 m a The Sensor Status indicator and the Bypass display prompt will flash to m LIL indicate when the sensor system is in the Bypass mode See Figure 20 afd The Bypass mode will remain in effect until the sensor system automatically resets and returns to the Monitor mode or is manually canceled by pressing the Smart Bypass button again Water Delay Feature The Water Delay feature provides a convenient method of postponing irrigation from 1 to 5 days when rain or freeze conditions are expected The number of Water Delay days is selected in the Water Delay screen then activated and canceled by pressing the Smart Bypass button 1 Press the Setup button to display the Water Delay screen i Figure 21 2 Press the Adjust button to select 1 0 to 5 0 days See Figure 21 e a e e To activate the Water Delay period press the Smart Bypass button WM Get The number of days remaining in the delay period is alternately
15. frequency interference due to electronic equipment that can reduce the sensor signal range To improve signal strength e Move the antenna away from any large metal object e Avoid indoor receiver locations where cellular or cordless phones have trouble with reception e Mount the sensor and receiver modules as close together as possible e Move the sensor module to one side if is installed directly over the receiver module 22 The receiver display is blank e Check the 24 Vac power connections The red power wires from the receiver must be connected to the controller s 24 Vac power source Make sure the power wires are not connected to the station or pump master valve terminals These terminals only provide 24 Vac power when the controller is operating the sprinkler zones The sensor module does not activate the receiver at close range e The receiver module may not recognize the sensor module address code See Set or Restore Sensor Address Code on page 20 e Remove and replace the sensor module batteries The sensor system works but the controller does not respond to the sensor e Check the Yellow or Brown wire connection The Brown wire must be used for Normally Closed NC controller operation and Yellow wire for Normally Open NO operation e The Brown wire must be used when splicing into the valve common wire e Make sure the controller s Sensor Bypass switch is not in the Bypass or Active position 23 Specif
16. he level that best suits your landscape application 14 Water Conservation Feature By simply choosing the Minimum Medium or Maximum conservation level that corresponds to your landscape s soil type and the sensor location a dry out period adjusted for actual rainfall duration is inserted after the Fi 1 sensor system resets to delay the resumption of automatic watering urate Each Water Conservation level represents a baseline value that Suggested Conservation Mode Settings is automatically adjusted to compensate for rainfall duration Soil Type Min display number 1 sets baseline at no days of delay Sand Silt Clay Min Med Med Min Med Max Med display number 2 sets baseline at one day of delay g Shade Max display number 3 sets baseline at two days of delay Partial To assist in choosing which conservation setting to use review 3 am the chart in Figure 18 First select the landscape soil type Now S ai Med Max Max i drop down to the row that best describes the sun shade coverage of the sensor location The level indicated where the two conditions meet is the suggested starting point That s all there is to it 1 Press the Setup button to display Water Save The display will indicate the current water conservation level setting and the corresponding level indicator will be illuminated See Figure 19 Note The G
17. ications Models TWRS Wireless RainSensor and TWRES Wireless Rain Freeze Sensor Wireless Communication Range 500 152 4m LOS line of site Sensor Type Industry standard hygroscopic disc stack with adjustable rainfall sensitivity Sensor Module Batteries 2 3V cells CR2032 or equivalent Average Battery Life 5 years Operating Temperature Range 20 F to 120 F 29 C to 49 C Receiver Power 22 28 Vac Vdc 100mA from controller w Class 2 UL approved transformer Relay Contacts Output Normally Open NO and Normally Closed NC 3A at 24 Vac 24 The Toro Promise Five year Limited Warranty The Toro Company and its affiliate Toro Warranty Company pursuant to an agreement between them jointly warrants to the owner each new piece of equipment 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 conjunction 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 pa
18. nsor system automatically resets allowing automatic irrigation to resume More than just an accurate rain switch the wireless sensor system actually adapts to your landscape with the simple yet sophisticated Water Conservation feature Just choose the conservation level that corresponds to your landscape soil type and the sensor location A dry out period adjusted for actual rainfall duration is automatically placed after the sensor system resets to effectively delay automatic watering until it is actually needed Other standard features include a Smart Bypass button that gives you manual control over the sensor system with a single touch system status indicators to see at glance that your sensor system is active and watering is on hold watering delay to postpone automatic watering from 1 to 5 days air temperature displayed for Rain Freeze sensors and even a Fail safe mode to allow irrigation in case the sensor system is not performing properly Getting Started The wireless rain sensor system is designed for easy installation setup and years of trouble free operation In most cases the system components can be installed and fully operational within minutes All you will need is a Phillips screwdriver and basic do it yourself skills If you have problems with any portion of the installation or the product does not seem to function properly refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 22 first If the problem is not listed or the remedy
19. r and radio TV 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 Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 A Important Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate the equipment FCC ID OF7TWRS IC 3575A TWRS 2005 The Toro Company Irrigation Division Form Number 373 0332 Rev A 26
20. rts Return 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 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 actions whether negligent or otherwise 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
21. t Installing the Sensor Module Choosing the right installation site for the sensor module is the key to getting the maximum benefit from your sensor system Select a sensor installation site that provides the following conditions e Unobstructed exposure to rainfall away from overhangs tree branches etc e Protected from irrigation spray rainwater accumulation and the possibility of submersion e Exposure to sunlight and shade conditions similar to the landscape being watered e Strong communication signal from the sensor to the receiver Note If installing a Rain Freeze sensor specifically for freeze detection refer to the additional site selection considerations provided on page 13 Before installing the sensor module test the system once more to confirm operation by using the following test procedure 1 Activate a watering zone that is visible from the intended installation site Note The manual operations mode of some controllers will bypass the sensor circuit If your controller operates like this set an automatic start time to have the sprinklers run now 2 With the sprinklers on press and hold the sensor spindle until the sprinklers shut off then release the spindle If the test is successful the sensor is ready to install If the sprinklers do not shut off try moving the sensor a few feet in either direction and test again Moving the receiver antenna slightly may also improve the signal strength Refer
22. to Troubleshooting on page 22 for additional information 10 3 Adjust the Rain sensor to the preferred rainfall threshold activation point The settings are indicated in 1 8 1 4 1 2 and 3 4 on one side of the cap and 3mm 6mm 12mm and 19mm on the other First turn the cap to align the stationary pin with the vertical slot Guide the cap to the preferred horizontal slot position then turn it just enough to engage the pin Note The 1 8 3mm setting is not recommended for high humidity or foggy locations Figure 11 T 4 To install the sensor module on a rain gutter simply position the Quick Clip bracket on the lipped edge of the gutter and secure by tightening the thumb screw Figure 12 The sensor module can also be mounted to any solid structure such as a fence or the side of a roof using the Quip Clip bracket and two stainless steel screws as shown in Figure 13 Note For optimum signal strength the antenna wire should hang straight down Ensure antenna is not in contact with any metal object or structure Figure 12 aT Figure 13 A pipe mount adapter is provided to enable sensor installation on a secured section of 1 2 13mm diameter Schedule 40 PVC pipe Note Metal pipe or conduit may interfere with radio signal transmission and is not recommended Remove and replace the Quick Clip bracket with the pipe mount adapter Ensure the friction w
23. tors vital to the health and maintenance of your landscape Without sensor input the controller simply turns the sprinklers on and off based on a routine irrigation schedule Linking controller operation to real time rain and or freeze conditions eliminates unnecessary irrigation and dramatically reduces resource consumption all without compromising the health and beauty of your landscape And it s wireless No cable to run or holes to drill Simple installation and setup delivers reliable intelligent sensor control in a matter of minutes The wireless sensor system is comprised of a programmable weather resistant receiver module and a sensor module with built in transmitter The receiver installs next to the irrigation controller and connects to the controller s 24 Vac power source and sensor input terminals if equipped or splices directly into the irrigation valve common wire The sensor module is installed within range of the receiver in a location that best represents the landscape s sun shade exposure and can provide reliable communication from the sensor to the receiver Once activated by preset rain or low temperature levels Rain Freeze model only the sensor communicates to the receiver via ultra high frequency radio signal The receiver responds by placing the controller s automatic watering schedule on hold or by simply opening the valve common circuit to prevent sprinkler valve operation When watering is once again needed the se
24. ver control access Closed position protects receiver when installed outdoors Installing the Receiver Module A Important Installation of this product must comply with national and local building and electrical codes For assistance contact a professional irrigation system contractor in your area The receiver module is suitable for either indoor or outdoor installation Select a location next to the controller that provides the following conditions e The display screen is clearly visible and the control buttons are easily accessed e The connection cable can reach the controller wiring terminal strip without straining e The antenna will be unobstructed and is able to be adjusted Figure 1 1 Install one of the provided stainless steel screws into the wall at the intended receiver location Leave a 1 8 3mm gap behind the screw head Note Use screw anchors if installing the receiver on drywall or masonry 2 Hang the receiver on the screw ensuring the keyhole slot drops down onto the screw shaft Back the screw out as necessary for good fit 3 Install a second screw through the lower tab to secure the receiver 4 Route the connection cable through the bottom of the controller cabinet to the wiring connection terminals Qum A Important If the receiver module is installed outdoors be sure to keep the cover in the closed position when you do not need to view the display or acc
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