Toro TMC-424E User Manual page 2

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Introduction
The TMC-424E Series takes modularity to a whole new level. To r o 's advanced
modular technology combines sophisticated features with simple operation to
provide a customizable controller. Station count can be 4 – 24 stations, using four-
or eight-station modules. Real-time flow sensing monitors up to three independent
sensors and is compatible with the Toro TFS Series flow sensors. Versatile run
times allows for additional watering flexibility. Add this together with features like
two levels of surge protection, compatibility with the TMR-1 Maintenance Remote,
the rugged dual-use cabinet, and convenient program review feature, and you
really do have the ultimate in controller Flexibility.
TMC-424E controller features:
• Advanced hybrid control module featuring easy-to-use dial interface
• Non-volatile memory–retains program data without battery backup
• Four fully-independent watering programs
• Concurrent operation of up to three automatic programs
• 16 unique start times allotted to programs in any combination of 0–16
• Program cycle and soak option provides 1–30 repeat cycles and soak time
delay from 1 second to 60 minutes
• Day scheduling by Calendar days, 1–31-day Interval or Odd/Even days with
selective day exclusion
• Station run time adjustable form 1 second to 8 hours
• Season Adjust by program and by month from 0–200% (automatic split-cycle
watering for adjustment over 100%)
• Rain delay to postpone automatic watering operation from 1–14 days
• Master valve/pump start operation assignable by program or station
• Programmable well recovery/station delay from 1–60 seconds or 1–60 minutes
• Flow monitoring and alert parameters for 1– 3 flow sensors.
• Output current watchdog feature detects overload/short-circuit condition and
automatically bypasses suspect station(s).
• Optional Normally Open master valve control on flow sensing modules
• Manual operations by station and program
• Review feature quickly recaps all program information
• 12-or 24-hour time designation
• Programming display prompts selectable in English, Spanish, French,
German, Italian or Portuguese
• Valve test feature for quick station and system check
• Equipped for optional Toro rain sensor models TRS, TWRS and TWRFS,
Toro TMR-1 handheld maintenance remote and Toro TFS Series flow sensors.
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