PROGRAMMING A WEEKLY START TIME
(For watering according to
the days of the week.)
Programming the controller
by day of the week allows
4 start times per day. Press
for start no. 1.The
word will appear (or
the last start time entered).
Press the word
flashes. Use the or
to set the desired start time (note AM and PM).Press to
program start no. 2 and repeat the same steps for starts nos.3
and 4.To cancel one of the start times, press .The hour digit
flashes. Use the or to display .
PROGRAMMING A CYCLICAL OR START TIME
Programming a start time
with these programs will
make the use of an
additional function defined
as “number of days”.You
will be able to set the first
start time today (day 0),
tomorrow (day 1) or any
number of days required
(up to 30 days). Press .
Use or to set the desired start time, and day.(Only one
start time in this mode).
MANUAL OPERATION
Press the . The icon
appears. Use and
to open or close the valves.
• In this position, it is not
possible to change the
valve number. (In order
to change the valve, you
must return to the
“valve”position.)
• If the controller is not
connected to the main
power supply,the word
“AC OFF” will appear
and the valve may not
be opened.
• In manual operation, the
valve will close automatically after the programmed watering
time.
”RAIN OFF” (SHUTDOWN)
Press . The
sprinkler icon appears.
Press and icon will
appear.The controller is
shut down. Press to
return to the original
programming. (The
icon will disappear.)
“RAIN OFF”
The shutdown mode causes all of the valves controlled by the
computer to close.The programming, however,is preserved.
VALVE IN OPERATION
A icon will appear over
the valve in operation. If the
flashes, the valve has
not opened, the
possibilities are:
•The valve is in standby
mode (WAIT). icon will flash once every two seconds (30
times every minute).
•Valve is in“short mode”. The icon will flash once every 1/2
second (120 times every minute).
VALVE IS IN STANDBY MODE (WAIT)
Standby mode – (WAIT) i.e.
the valves are programmed
to open, and two valves are
already open.
To check that the valve is
in (WAIT) mode,select the
flashing valve and return to
the manual position. If the
appears, then the valve is in (WAIT) mode.
NO POWER
“AC Off” appears on the
display during controller
irrigation program
execution, or during
“manual” irrigation system
operation via the irrigation
controller, when no power
is delivered.
In this situation, the controller can be programmed,but cannot
operate the valve.
VALVE IN MODE
(A short-circuit in the
solenoid or wiring.)
To check if the valve is
short-circuited, select the
flashing valve and move to
the manual position. If
appears, then the
valve is short-circuited. Check the wiring and the solenoid.
WEAK BACKUP BATTERY
When the backup battery is
weak, a flashing
icon will appear on the
display.
The battery should be
replaced.The programming
will not be deleted if the
fresh battery is inserted within 30 seconds of removing the weak
battery.
NO PROGRAM
During“manual”irrigation
system operation via the
irrigation controller,
“no prog” appears on the
display, meaning that no
irrigation period has been
set for the current valve. In this case,the irrigation controller “does
not know” when to close the valve.
In this situation valve opening is disabled.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
a. Check the wiring on the controller’s terminal strip and on the
valves, at the beginning of a new season.
b. Clean the system head filter once every few months.A blocked
filter is asking for trouble!
c. The battery should be removed if the irrigation controller will
not be in use for a prolonged period.
PROBLEM
Valve does not open
CAUSE: One of the following not entered:Watering time, watering
days, start time
SOLUTION: Check and program as required
CAUSE: Selector on“RAIN OFF” position
SOLUTION: Cancal RAIN OFF
CAUSE: No main electric power
SOLUTION: Check transformer and socket
CAUSE:Valve or connection faulty
SOLUTION: Check the valve or replace it
PROBLEM
Valve does not close
CAUSE: Dirt or stones in the valve.
SOLUTION: Clean the valve
CAUSE:Valve was opened manually
SOLUTION: Move to automatic position
CAUSE:Valve fault (torn diaphragm)
SOLUTION: Replace valve or part
PROBLEM
Display“disappears”
CAUSE: Backup batteries are dead and no power from the
transformer
SOLUTION: Check the batteries and the transformer.
DIG CORPORATION 3 YEAR WARRANTY
DIG CORPORATION warrants these products to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of three years from date of purchase. This warranty does
not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, neglect,modification, improper
installation or subjection to line pressure in excess of 150 lbs. per square inch.This
warranty shall extend only to the original purchaser of the product for use by the
purchaser. This warranty shall not cover batteries or any malfunction of the product
due to battery failure. The obligation of DIG CORPORATION under this warranty is
limited to repairing or replacing at its factory this product which shall be returned to
the factory within one year after the original purchase and which on examination is
found to contain defects in material and workmanship.
DIG CORPORATION SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND;THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF DIG BEING
LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLYTO YOU.
Unattended use for prolonged periods without inspection to verify proper operation is
beyond the intended use of this product, and any damage resulting from such use
shall not be the responsibility of DIG CORPORATION.There are no warranties which
extend beyond the description on the face hereof. In the case of purchase of the
product for use other than, for irrigation purposes, DIG CORPORATION hereby
disclaims any implied warranties including any warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. In the case of the purchase of the product for
personal, family or household purposes,DIG CORPORATION disclaims any such
warranties to the extent permitted by law.To the extent that any such disclaimer or
implied warranties shall be ineffectual, then any implied warranties shall be limited in
duration to a period of one year from the date of the original purchase for use by the
purchaser. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.
In order to obtain performance under this warranty,the unit must be returned to the
factory,along with proof of purchase indicating original date of purchase, shipping
prepaid, addressed as follows:
DIG CORPORATION,130 Bosstick Blvd., San Marcos,CA 92069.Repaired or replaced
units will be shipped prepaid to the name and address supplied with the unit returned
under warranty.Allow four weeks for repairs and shipping time. Repair of damaged
units not otherwise within warranty may be refused or done at a reasonable cost or
charge at the option of DIG CORPORATION.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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130 Bosstick Blvd.
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