DIG RBC 8000 Manual de usuario
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction…………………………………………………………… 1
2. About the RBC 8000 battery timer……………………………………… 1
3. Component identification……………………………………………… 1
4. LCD display and controls ……………………………………………… 2
5. Installing the batteries ……………………………………………… 3
6. Anti-siphon valve installation ………………………………………… 4
7. Programming ………………………………………………………… 5
8. Setting current time and date ………………………………………… 5
9. Setting watering day schedules ……………………………………… 7
10. Setting watering start times……………………………………………11
11. Setting watering run times (program(s) duration) ………………………12
12. Setting rain delay – optional feature……………………………………14
13. Manual watering ………………………………………………………15
14. Connecting a rain sensor ………………………………………………17
15. Changing the batteries ………………………………………………18
16. Maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs………………………………19
17. Warranty ……………………………………………………………21
18. Technical assistance …………………………………………………22
19. To order replacement or spare parts……………………………………23
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing DIG’s RBC 8000 Single Station Battery Operated Timer.
This manual describes how to get the RBC series timer up and running quickly.
After reading this manual and becoming familiar with the basic functionality of the
timer, use the manual as a reference for less common tasks in the future.
2. ABOUT THE RBC 8000 BATTERY OPERATED TIMER
The RBC 8000 watering timer employs the latest irrigation programming features
to allow for complete control of any irrigation system. The RBC 8000 is available
in a single station model which includes a 3/4 in. anti-siphon valve, with a rain
sensor connection, and is powered by two AA batteries that can last up to 3
years [using name brand alkaline batteries]. The timer is enclosed in a compact,
waterproof housing to protect it from the elements.
3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
1. Timer cover
2. Quick reference label
3. LCD Display displays the icon-based
applications/ programs
4. 7 button programming keypad: Use
for programming, system on/off,
manual run and reviewing program
5. Battery compartment cap for
two AA alkaline batteries
(not included)
6. Rain sensor yellow wire connection
7. Collapsible 36 in. solenoid wire
8. DC solenoid
9. Anti-siphon air vent
10. 3/4 in. pipe thread outlet (FNPT)
11. Manual flow control
12. External bleed screw
13. 3/4 in. pipe thread inlet (FNPT)
14. Anti-siphon valve
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4. LCD DISPLAY AND CONTROLS
LCD Display
1. Time and Date Icon – Indicates current time and day is displayed
2. Sensor Icon – Appears when a rain sensor is active or when yellow wire loop
has been cut and watering is halted
3. Watering Icon – Appears when valve is open
4. Set Watering Days Icon – Choose either specific days, odd/even days, every X
hours, or up to once every 30 days
5. Start Time Icon – Up to 4 start times per day available
6. Run Time Icon – Watering duration from 1 minute to 5 hours and 59 minutes
7. Rain Delay Icon – Delay irrigation setting from 1 to 99 days with automatic restart
8. Manual Run Icon – Appears when manual button is pushed
9. Battery Level Indicator – Flashes when batteries are low and need to be replaced
10. Day of the Week Underscore –Shows which day of the week the timer
will operate
11. Represents Month
12. Represents Year
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Control Buttons
Select programming mode
Turn ON/OFF program
Start/stop a manual cycle
Move left/right to select a value
Raise/lower the selected value
5. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Open the battery compartment cap by
turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Install two, fresh, brand name, AA
alkaline batteries (not included)
and note the proper direction of the
positive and negative orientation on the
underside of the timer.
3. Insert and screw the battery cap
clockwise. Make sure to securely
tighten the cover firmly by hand only.
The timer display appears with a day,
PM, and the hour digit flashing. The timer
is ready to be installed and programmed.
6. ANTI-SIPHON VALVE INSTALLATION
The RBC 8000 can be installed directly to PVC pipe with two PVC
male adapters (not included). Inlet 3⁄4 in. FNPT, outlet 3⁄4 in. FNPT.
Rated operating pressure: 10 to 125 PSI
Recommended operating pressure: 10 to 80 PSI
NOTE: The RBC 8000 must be installed at least 6 in.
higher than the highest sprinkler head on the system or
back-drainage may occur. Additional control valves must not
be installed downstream of the anti-siphon valve. The valve
must not be operated continuously for more than 12 hours in
any 24-hour period.
Consult local codes for specific details.
1. Flush main line until water runs clear before installation.
2. Shut off main water supply.
3. Install the anti-siphon valve directly to PVC pipe using 3⁄4 in. PVC
male adapters (FigureA1 and A2) or use 3/4 in. schedule 80
nipple. The arrow on valve body indicates direction of water flow.
NOTE: Wrap all fittings with Teflon tape. Do not use pipe cement on
the valve as this will damage the valve and void the warranty.
Make sure when wrapping fittings with Teflon tape that no excess
gets into the internal assembly. Tighten the fittings with a wrench,
but do not over tighten.
4. Turn the main water supply on and pressurize the system.
5. To test the RBC 8000, press the button. A click will be heard, indicating the valve is
open. A droplet icon on the upper left of the screen and the run time remaining will
appear on the display in 5 seconds. Check that the system is operating correctly and
press the button again to turn it off. A second click will be heard indicating that the valve
closed. The droplet icon and the manual icon will disappear from the display
and OFF will appear momentarily; then the display will revert to the time of day.
6. The unit is now ready to be programmed.
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Figure A1
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7. PROGRAMMING
The RBC 8000 timer can be programmed to operate on any day(s) of the week, odd
days or even days. In cyclical mode the RBC can also operate from every 1 hour up to
every 12 hours or from once a day up to every 30 days. The RBC has four start times
per day and durations from 1 minute up to 5 hours and 59 minutes.
This section explains the programming features, and the steps necessary to assign
irrigation schedules. To program the timer use the to select the desired
programming mode, the to make the entry flash and the buttons to
change the value.
NOTE: Only a flashing value can be changed.
NOTE: If the last data entered stops flashing, press again to resume
programming and repeat the steps.
8. SETTING CURRENT TIME AND DATE
The timer can display the time in either a 12 or 24 hour format.
To change the time format, from the home screen:
1. Press the button for three seconds until the display switches format
(AM/PM disappears).
SETTING THE CURRENT TIME AND DATE
To enable the timer to operate properly, the current time and date must
be set.
1. Press the button, until the icon appears along with the time and the day
of the week.
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2. If the current time has not been set or needs to be updated press and the
hour digit starts flashing.
3. To set the current hour, press or (note AM and PM designations).
4. To set the minutes, press again and the minute digit starts flashing. Press
the or to set the current time in minutes.
5. Repeat the steps to set the current date including, month, day and year. When
the date is selected and updated, the day of the week will be update at the
same time to correspond with the date.
MONTH DAY YEAR
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Press to move backward. Press , to proceed to the next step,
SET DAYS or to review the program.
9. SETTING WATERING DAY SCHEDULES
Option 1 – Setting Specific Days of the Week:
This setting determines which days the RBC 8000 timer will operate. Choose either
watering on specific days of the week, EVEN/ODD days or cyclical from daily up to
once every 30 days. The timer’s default setting is to water on all specific days of
the week.
For example, if you want to water every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday:
1. Press the button until the icon and the days of the week appear on
the screen.
2. Press once and M(for Monday) starts flashing.
3. Press, and underscore under M(Monday) disappears. Monday is
de-selected.
4. Press twice and W(for Wednesday) starts flashing.
5. Press and the underscore under W(Wednesday) disappears. Wednesday is
de-selected.
6. Press twice and F(Friday) starts flashing.
7. Press and the underscore under F(Friday) disappears. Friday is de-selected.
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8. Press and the underscore under Sa (Saturday) starts flashing.
9. Press and the underscore under Sa disappears. Saturday is de-selected.
10. Press the button to proceed to the next step START TIME or to review
the program.
Option 2 – Setting Even or Odd Days:
To select EVEN days, ODD days refer to the example.
Example: setting the timer to water on ODD days
1. Press the button until the icon and the days of the week appear.
2. Press and to skip all the days of the week (underscore must be
removed beneath all days).
3. Press and EVEN appears flashing.
4. Press and ODD appears flashing.
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