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- Page 1 373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page a TMC-212 Residential and Commercial Irrigation System Controller User’s Guide...
- Page 2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page b Congratulations! You have chosen one of the most The TMC-212 has some unique features and operating sophisticated and technologically advanced irrigation characteristics. Take just a few minutes to browse system controllers available for residential and through this manual and familiarize yourself with the light-commercial applications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 1 Table of Contents Controller Components ........2 Turning Off a Program ........26 Setting Program Start Times ......27 Controller Installation Setting Station Times........28 Indoor Model Installation ........6 Setting Pump/Master Valve and Connecting the Valves ........7 ❚... -
Page 4: Controller Components
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 2 Controller Components Controller Components... - Page 5 373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 3 2 - Control Buttons Controller Components button – Increases the time display, scrolls The following are brief descriptions of the controller forward through the program information and selects components and display elements. Each of these items watering days.
- Page 6 (Installation and operating instructions are provided 4 - Program Select Switch – Three-position slide with the Toro Remote Control system.) switch used to select watering program A, B or C 13 - External Transformer – A Plug-in transformer sup- during the programming procedures and manual plies 24 VAC power for the indoor controller models.
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Page 8: Controller Installation
12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 6 Controller Installation CAUTION: TMC-212 indoor controller models are not weather resistant and must be installed indoors or in a protected location. Indoor Model Installation 1. Select a location for the controller within 4' (1.2m) of an electrical outlet to enable the transformer wires to easily reach. -
Page 9: Connecting The Valves
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 7 Connecting the Valves 1. Route the valve control wires between the valves and the controller. Note: The station modules and wire connectors accept 14–18 AWG (2.5–1.0mm ).solid-core copper wire. Sprinkler system connection cable is recommended. 2. -
Page 10: Connecting A Pump Start Relay
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 8 Connecting a Pump Start Relay Connecting the Plug-in Transformer CAUTION: Never connect an auxiliary pump CAUTION: Do not plug the transformer into an starter directly to the controller. A 24 VAC relay, electrical outlet until all of the wiring procedures have rated at 0.30A maximum current draw, must be used been completed. -
Page 11: Outdoor Model Installation
1. Remove the lower housing cover (A) by pulling (D) - 1/2" (13mm) for power and equipment ground wires. outward on the handle. (E) - 1/2" (13mm) (plugged) for optional Toro Rain 2. Remove two phillips screws from the transformer Sensor wires. -
Page 12: Installing The Cabinet
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 10 Installing the Cabinet 1. For safe, reliable operation, select an installation site which will provide the following conditions: • Protection from irrigation spray, exposure to direct sun during the hottest hours, wind and snow. •... -
Page 13: Connecting The Valves
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 11 IMPORTANT: The TMC-212 has snap-in wire termi- Connecting the Valves nals. To attach wires, simply raise the lever, insert the stripped end of the wire, then press the lever down to Note: Using 16 to 18 AWG (1.5mm... -
Page 14: Connecting A Pump Start Relay
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 12 Connecting a Pump Start Relay Connecting the Power Source CAUTION: To prevent controller damage, never WARNING: connect an auxiliary pump starter directly to the AC power wiring must be installed and connected controller’s 24 VAC output. -
Page 15: Connecting A Rain Sensor
2. Remove the plastic insert from the Sensor terminal con- A rain sensor is an optional control device that connects nectors. Connect sensor wires per the instructions pro- directly to the TMC-212 to automatically interrupt auto- vided with the device. matic controller operation during rain. -
Page 16: Getting Started Irrigation System Basics
House Automatic controller “Programs” are used to establish and organize different watering schedules. The TMC-212 Valve 4 provides three independent watering programs, designated A, B and C. and are established by specifying: what day(s) of the week to water –... -
Page 17: Watering Program Basics
Friday on program B and drip irrigation to soak the flower beds every three days on program C. Note: Although the TMC-212 offers the multiple program feature, you may want to use one program only if it meets your needs. The remaining programs can be... -
Page 18: Watering Program Details
Monday. Selecting a Watering Day Schedule Odd/Even Format The TMC-212 provides three optional formats to schedule The Odd/Even format enables you to select all odd or all watering days: Calendar, Interval and Odd/Even. even numbered days of the month as watering days. - Page 19 When setting a station time, the first step is to select a The TMC-212 enables each watering program (A, B and watering program. When a station is given a time of at C) to have four independent start times.
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Page 20: Planning Your Watering Schedule
Cut back on watering if runoff occurs. Note: The TMC-212 can operate only one program • With an established landscape, water enough to at a time. Within that program, only one station can saturate the plants and soil without causing runoff. - Page 21 373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 19 (Example)
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Page 22: Watering Schedule Form
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 20 Watering Schedule Form PROGRAM A PROGRAM B PROGRAM C CALENDAR SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA WATERING INTERVAL DAY SCHEDULE... -
Page 23: Programming The Controller
If you do not wish to program the controller, you can Press the button to select the next portion of NEXT use the default settings as is. To enable the TMC-212 the display. controller to operate Automatically in real time, set 4. Repeat steps to set the following current the current time, day and date. -
Page 24: Setting The Watering Day Schedule
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 22 Setting the Watering Day Schedule Note: For each program, you can select Calendar, Inter- val Odd, Even or Off. To set a Calendar schedule, con- tinue here. To set an Interval schedule see page 23. To set an Odd or Even schedule see page 24. -
Page 25: Setting An Interval Schedule
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 23 Setting an Interval Schedule Turn the control dial to the WATERING DAYS position. Check the switch setting. If necessary, PROGRAMS reposition the switch to select the desired program. The current watering schedule will be displayed. If Int (Interval) is not displayed, press the +/ –/ button as needed to select Int. -
Page 26: Setting An Odd Or Even Schedule
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 24 Setting an Odd or Even Schedule Turn the control dial to the WATERING DAYS position. Check the switch setting. If necessary, PROGRAMS reposition the switch to select the desired program. The current watering schedule will be displayed. If Odd or Even is not displayed, press the +/ –/ button as needed to select Odd or Even. -
Page 27: Using The Day Exclusion Feature
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 25 Using the Day Exclusion Feature A Calendar schedule is generally used to exclude or select specific days of the week for watering. However, if an Interval or Odd/Even watering schedule is preferred (or required), the day exclusion feature enables you to select any day(s) of the week to be excluded and remain off regardless of the program schedule. -
Page 28: Turning Off A Program
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 26 Turning Off a Program Note: Turning off a program does not alter or erase a preset watering day schedule. Selecting Off simply places the program on hold until one of the watering day formats is selected. -
Page 29: Setting Program Start Times
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 27 Setting Program Start Times Turn the control dial to the PROGRAM START TIME position. Check the switch setting. If necessary, PROGRAMS 3 5 7 9 reposition the switch to select the desired program. Program start time number 1 will begin flashing. -
Page 30: Setting Station Times
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 28 Setting Station Times PGM A Turn the control dial to the STATION TIMES position. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select Program A, B or C using the Program switch Station number 1 will be flashing and its current station time or OFF will be shown. - Page 31 373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 29 • PS/MV Circuit Enabled During Well Recovery (Yes) Press the button to display the Well Recovery NEXT This timing control feature enables the PS/MV circuit to delay time. The Well Recovery symbol and S 00 be active (Yes) or inactive (No) during a Well Recovery (zero seconds) will be displayed.
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Page 32: Controller Operations
Automatic Mode NEXT option. PE Y (Pump Enable Yes) will be displayed. In the Automatic mode, the TMC-212 keeps track of the Press the –/ to select PE n (Pump Enable No). current time, day of the week and the automatic watering See example 3. -
Page 33: Manual Mode
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 31 Note: The position of the switch does not PROGRAMS Flashing determine which program will run during automatic controller operation. In other words, if a program has an assigned watering day schedule, start time and a station with run time, it will operate automatically regardless of the position of the switch. -
Page 34: Watering Control Features
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 32 Watering Control Features Once the sprinkler system is running, the following man- To Skip Stations: ual control features become available: Press the button one time. NEXT Pause Watering • The station currently watering will shut off and the next station will start. -
Page 35: Rain Delay Feature
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 33 Rain Delay Feature Flashing Note: Rain Delay and Season Adjust control features enable quick, temporary changes in operation to help compensate for changes in weather and season. This feature enables all watering operations to be delayed from 1 to 7 days. -
Page 36: Season Adjust Feature
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 34 Season Adjust % Feature Note: The Rain Delay and Season Adjust % features modify controller operation only and do not alter the con- troller’s programmable memory. The Season Adjust % feature enables the station time of all stations (assigned to a watering program) to be simul- taneously decreased or increased from 10–200% in 10% increments. -
Page 37: I Turn Off Operation
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 35 Turn Off Controller Operation When the control dial is turned to the position, controller operation stops immediately. Leaving the control dial in the position enables the controller maintain current time and day, while disabling automatic and manual watering activity. -
Page 38: Appendix
Appendix Example 1 Clearing the Program Memory Once programmed, the TMC-212 memory will be retained for several years with or without power. Only the current time and date will be lost and will need to be reset if power is interrupted for more than 24 hours. -
Page 39: About Automatic Circuit Protection
Page 37 About Automatic Circuit Protection Adding a 2-Station Expansion Module The TMC-212 features built-in circuit protection to help Note: Expansion modules are available in two versions: prevent damage to the controller caused by excessive TSM-02 Standard-surge module and TSM-02-H High- current draw on the station and/or pump/master valve cir- surge module. -
Page 40: I Using Pump/Master Valve Controls
• Well Recovery time: 0 seconds (default). • PS/MV circuit operation during well recovery: Disabled. Example 2: The TMC-212 controls the well water pump which feeds a holding tank. The irrigation supply is gravity fed from the holding tank. Program setup: •... - Page 41 373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 39 Note: The well recovery period also occurs at the end of the watering cycle to prevent another start time or another program cycle from starting until the reservoir has recovered. Example 3: The irrigation supply is pumped from a reservoir fed by a self-contained well water system. Program setup: •...
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Page 42: Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with the controller, check the following symptoms, possible causes and remedies. If the problem can not be resolved or you would like assistance with any Toro irrigation product, call 1-800-664-4740 or 1-951-688-9221 (outside U.S.) Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m – 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). -
Page 43: Specifications
373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04 12:30 PM Page 41 Specifications Cabinet Dimensions: Indoor Model 7.5" W x 8.5" H x 2" D (19cm W x 21.6cm H x 5cm D) Outdoor Model 13.25" W x 9" H x 3.5" D (33.7cm W x 22.9cm H x 9cm D) Temperature Range: Operating: +14°F to +140°F (-10°C to +60°C) -
Page 44: Warranty
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Return the defective part to your local Toro distributor, who may be listed in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under "Irrigation Supplies" or "Sprinkler Systems," 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to or contact The Toro Warranty Company P.O.