Irritrol Rain Dial-R Manual de usuario
Irrigation System Controller
User’s Guide
• Setup
• Installation
• Programming
• Troubleshooting
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Indoor and Outdoor 6-, 9-, and 12-station Models
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Getting to Know your Rain Dial-R Controller ............................. 2
Getting Started............................................................................ 4
Battery Installation & Armchair Programming ....................4
Overview: Control Module Interface...................................6
Overview: Internal Controller Components.........................8
Installation Procedures.............................................................10
Installing the Controller Cabinet ......................................10
Connecting the Valve Control Wiring................................ 10
Connecting a Rain Sensor (optional) ...............................12
Connecting a Remote Control Unit (optional) ...................13
Connecting an Earth Ground Device ................................14
Connecting the Power Source .........................................15
Controller Station Test Feature........................................17
Getting the Most From Your Rain Dial-R Controller .................18
What the Display Indicates.......................................................20
Programming Mode ........................................................20
Basic Programming Procedures ................................................23
Setting the Current Time and Day ................................... 23
Setting the Valve Run Time Duration............................... 23
Setting the Program Cycle Start Time(s) .......................... 24
Setting the Program Watering Day Schedule....................24
Table of Contents
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Special Functions ......................................................................27
Rain Delay .....................................................................27
Water Budget.................................................................27
Stack/Overlap ................................................................29
Station Delay .................................................................30
Pump Control During Station Delay ................................. 30
Pump Control Option.................................................................31
Diagnostic Circuit Breaker ........................................................31
Fuse Replacement .....................................................................31
Manual Operations ....................................................................32
Semi-Automatic Program Operation................................. 32
Manual Station Operation................................................32
Clear Program Memory .............................................................33
Restore Factory Default Settings..............................................34
Troubleshooting Guide ..............................................................35
Contact Information..................................................................36
Specifications ............................................................................36
FCC Rules ..................................................................................37
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To take full advantage of your new Rain Dial-R controller, take a few
moments to become familiar with its many features:
• Modular design – Provides easy access to valve connection termi-
nals and battery storage. Snap-out design enables the control mod-
ule to be easily removed for “Armchair Programming.”
• CLIMATE LOGIC®ready - Built-in RJ-11 jack for direct connection
of the CLIMATE LOGIC weather sensing system. (CLIMATE LOGIC
automatically alters the controller’s watering time based on the
weather. Using the CLIMATE LOGIC accessory earns the Rain Dial-R
controller the EPA WaterSense®label.)
• Remote control ready – Built-in RJ-11 jack for direct connection
to Irritrol R-100-KIT handheld remote control systems.
• Non-volatile memory – Keeps all user-defined watering programs
stored in memory for several years—without power!
• “Super Cap” – Provides a backup power source to sustain current
time and date during a power outage lasting up to 24 hours.
• Battery back-up – Maintains the current time and date during
a power outage lasting longer than 24 hours. Enables “Armchair
Programming” of the controller prior to installation.
• Three independent watering Programs – Enables automatic
watering Programs to be specifically tailored for various portions of
the landscape; e.g., lawns, shrubs and trees.
• Three Start Times per Program – Enables operation of each
automatic Program up to three times per scheduled watering day.
• Skip Days scheduling – Enables watering days to be scheduled by
interval, ranging from 1 (everyday) to 31 (once every 31 days).
• Odd/Even date scheduling – Enables a watering day schedule to
be defined by all odd- or even-numbered calendar days.
• Day Exclusion – Enables specific weekdays to be excluded from an
Odd/Even date or Skip Days watering schedule.
• Program Stack/Overlap – Provides the option to limit operation
to one Program/station at a time (Stack), or enable up to three
Programs or stations to operate concurrently.
• Station Test Feature – A convenient test-cycle feature operates
each valve station in sequence for a selected run time from 1–10
Getting to Know your Rain Dial-R Controller
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minutes. Perfect for new installations!
• Live programming – Enables programming changes to be made
at any time—even during watering!
• Fully automatic, semi-automatic and manual station operations.
• Manual Advance – Enables station sequence to be advanced man-
ually during operation (manual or automatic).
• Off or Stop – Immediately stops and prevents all watering activity
without disturbing Programs.
• Four places available to quickly remove start times – Four
“OFF” positions are provided within the time display to remove
unwanted start times; significantly reducing the amount of scrolling
required.
• Rain Delay – Enables automatic watering to be postponed from
1 to 9 days; then resume automatically watering as scheduled.
• Water Budget – Enables the run time of all stations within a
Program to be scaled up to 200% or down to 0% (Off). In addition,
a Water Budget value can be applied to individual Programs by spe-
cific months when seasonal water budgeting is preferred.
• MV/Pump control by station – Enables automatic Master Valve/
Pump operation to be controlled by individual stations.
• Station sequence delay – Provides an adjustable delay period
between stations during the operating sequence to accommodate
slow-closing valves or a required well-recovery period.
• MV/Pump control during station delay – Enables Master Valve/
Pump operation to be active or inactive during a station delay period.
— Rain Dial-R provides the choice!
• Built-in circuit protection – Helps protect the controller’s elec-
tronic components from damage due to power and nearby lightning
surges.
• Diagnostic Circuit Breaker – Enables the controller to detect and
bypass any station with a short circuit or faulty solenoid. Displays
“FUS” and the bypassed station number for easy troubleshooting.
• Clear Program Memory – Enables Program memory to be cleared
and reset independently of other Programs.
• Reset to Factory Program Defaults – Enables factory default
Program settings to be easily restored if required.
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Battery Installation & Armchair Programming
Installing a 9V battery (user-provided) serves two important functions:
first, it enables the Rain Dial-R to be fully programmed prior to
installation, and second, it keeps the control module synchronized with
current time and date during a main power interruption lasting up to 24
hours.
Note: The battery is not capable of operating the sprinkler valves. Main
AC power must be applied to the controller to enable operation.
The control module is designed to be easily removed for complete
programming in a more convenient setting, such as your favorite
armchair. To remove the control module, simply unplug the ribbon cable
connector from the printed circuit board, then carefully remove the
module from its snap-in hinges. The Rain Dial-R features non-volatile
memory, which keeps the programming information intact, even if the
battery dies or is disconnected.
Installing the Battery
1. Open the controller door.
2. Pull the control module open by grasping it from the right edge
(press the module release tab on the outdoor model).
3. Press down and outward on top of the battery compartment cover to
remove. See Figure 1.
4. Attach the battery clip to a 9V Alkaline battery.
5. Stow the battery into the compartment and reinstall the cover.
6. The display will begin flashing 12:00 AM. (Press any button to halt.)
Note: To begin setting up a watering Program, refer to
“Basic Programming Procedures” on page 10.
Caution: To avoid hazards from improper battery type
installation, always replace the battery with the same or
equivalent battery type.
Always dispose of used batteries properly, as recommended by
the battery manufacturer.
Getting Started
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EARTH
GROUND
MV/
PUMP
7 8 9 10 11 12
1 2 3 4 5 6
24 VAC
VC
Figure 1
9-Volt Alkaline Battery
(not included)
Battery
Compartment
Cover
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Overview: Control Module Interface
1 - Program Switch
Three-position slide switch used to select Program A, B or C for
setup, program review and manual operation.
2 - LCD Display
High-contrast LCD panel displays all controller programming and
operating information.
3 - Plus and Minus Buttons
Push buttons used to increase and decrease display values during
controller setup, programming and manual operations. Adjusts values
incrementally (press and release) or by rapid scrolling (press and
hold).
4 - Dial
A 25-position rotary switch used to select stations, start times,
watering days and special functions for setup, programming and
manual operations.
5 - Manual Button
Push button used to start and control manual operations by station.
Also serves as a “Next” button to step forward through various setup,
programming and manual operations.
6 - Function Switch
A three-position slide switch used to select one of three controller
function modes:
Off or Stop - Stops all current watering operations, and
prevents all automatic and manual operations.
Set Programs - Enables automatic watering program setup
values to be selected and changed.
Run or Manual - Normal switch position for all automatic and
manual watering operations.
7 - Semi-Auto Start Button
Push button used to manually start an automatic watering Program.
Also used to initiate the Station Test Run operation.
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Figure 2
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Overview: Internal Controller Components
1 - Battery Compartment
Snap-in cover provides easy access to 9V alkaline battery.
2 - Control Module Ribbon Cable
Quick disconnect cable control module from cabinet for Armchair
Programming or service.
3 - Earth Ground Terminal
Wire connection terminal for earth ground conductor.
4 - Sensor Bypass Switch
Switch controls (optional) rain/freeze sensor input.
5 - Safety Fuse
2A Slow-blow fuse protects against short-circuit overload on the 24
VAC input power.
6 - Power Transformer Connection Terminals (24 VAC)
Wire connection terminals for 24 VAC plug-in transformer and power
connection point for (optional) wireless rain or rain/freeze sensor.
7 - Valve Common Terminal (VC)
Wire connection terminal for the valve (field) common wire.
8 - Rain Sensor Terminals (Sensor)
Wire connection terminals for (optional) Irritrol RainSensorTM model
RS500, RS1000, or RFS1000.
9 - Sensor Terminal Jumper
Sensor terminal jumper wire (removed only when a rain or rain/freeze
sensor is connected).
10 - Master Valve/Pump Terminal (MV/Pump)
Wire connection terminal for (optional) master valve or pump start
relay.
11 - Valve Station Terminals
Valve connection terminals – one terminal for each valve. (Terminal
layout varies by model – 12-station model shown.)
12 - Handheld Remote Control Plug-in Port
Modular connector port required for the Irritrol handheld remote
control system models R-100-KIT or for CLIMATE LOGIC weather
sensing system.
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