Toro TMC-212 User Manual page 2

373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 12/20/04
Congratulations! You have chosen one of the most
sophisticated and technologically advanced irrigation
system controllers available for residential and
light-commercial applications.
Your new Toro TMC-212 controller features:
Flexible Station Count from 2 to 12 Stations with
2-station Expansion modules
Standard and High-surge Expansion Modules
Locking Outdoor Cabinet
Automatic Pump Start/Master Valve Control Circuit
365-day Calendar
3 Fully-independent Watering Programs
4 Start Times per Watering Day
3 Watering day Schedule Options:
7-day Calendar
7-day Interval with Day Exclusion
Odd/Even Days with Day Exclusion
Station Time from 1 minute to 4 hours
Pump Start/Master Valve Timing Control
Well Recovery/Station Delay Time
Season Adjust from 10 to 200 %
Rain Delay from 1 to 7 Days
Automatic Program/Start Time Stacking
Rain Sensor Ready
Compatible with All Rain Sensor Types
Sensor Circuit Bypass Switch
Remote Control Ready
Automatic Circuit Protection - Eliminates Fuse
Non-volatile Program Memory - Eliminates Battery
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The TMC-212 has some unique features and operating
characteristics. Take just a few minutes to browse
through this manual and familiarize yourself with the
TMC-212 components, installation requirements and
operating features.
The User's Guide is divided into six main sections:
• The first section provides a brief description of
the controller components and display elements.
• The second section takes you step-by-step through
the installation process.
• The next section provides fundamental irrigation
system operation, basic controller operation as well
as specific programming and operating characteristics
of the TMC-212.
• The fourth section takes you step by step through the
programming process.
• The fourth section explains the various methods of
automatic and manual controller operations.
• An appendix provides various reference information,
specifications and warranty information.
A watering schedule form (affixed to the cover of the
outdoor model cabinet and included on page 20 of the
User's Guide for the indoor model) provides a convenient
place to record the location of each watering station area
and specific details of your automatic watering programs.