Adjusting The Rain Sensor Threshold; Weather Sensor - Toro Evolution Series Manual

Adjusting the Rain Sensor Threshold

The Weather Sensor is preset to suspend watering at 1/4" (6
mm) of accumulated rainfall. Three alternate settings of 1/8" (3
mm), 1/2" (12 mm) and 3/4" (19 mm) are provided. Prior to
installing the Weather Sensor, adjust the threshold to the
preferred setting as required.
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 1/8" (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.
2. Adjust the cap to engage the pins at the preferred slot setting.
1/4" (6.4mm)
The Weather Sensor
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.
1. Start a manual watering operation for a zone that can be
1/2" (13mm)
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Important: The Weather Sensor must have full exposure
The communication range of the Wireless Weather Sensor
system is 1000' (305 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.
seen from the proposed Weather Sensor location. Press and
hold the Rain Sensor test pin to send a signal to the Smart
Connect. 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.
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