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- Page 1 STP Plus Controller Installation, Programming & Operation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Simple to Program Plus Controller Installation, Programming, and Operation Guide Contents Safety and Regulatory Information .............2 Introduction ....................3 Welcome to Rain Bird ..................3 Controller Features ..................3 Controller Functions ..................4 Programming ....................6 Set Clock ......................6 Set Date ......................6 Schedule Watering ................... -
Page 3: Safety And Regulatory Information
For technical assistance contact Rain Bird at 1-800-247-3782. REPEAT: Symbol indicates that a repetition of Visit us on the web at www.rainbird.com... -
Page 4: Introduction
Welcome to Rain Bird The Adjust Water feature allows the increase or decrease of irrigation run times for all Thank you for Purchasing the Rain Bird Simple To zones quickly. Program Controller! In the following pages, you In the event of a prolonged rain, the irrigation... -
Page 5: Controller Functions
Controller Functions CYCLES PER DAY Select how many times per day the This section is a guide to the displays, displayed zone is watered, and determines controls, and indicators on the STP Plus the delays between multiple start times. Controller. ZONE OFF Shuts off the displayed watering zone. - Page 6 STP Plus Controller...
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Page 7: Programming
Programming Set Clock Set Date To input the correct time into the Controller, To input the correct date into the Controller, follow these steps: follow these steps: Turn the dial to SET DATE Turn the dial to SET TIME The Current Date screen appears. Use the The Current Time screen appears. -
Page 8: Schedule Watering
Schedule Watering Using the WATER DAYS buttons on the right side of the controller, select the days (or only To set up a watering schedule for each zone, ODD/EVEN days) of the week for the zone to follow these steps: be watered. - Page 9 Table 1 - Watering Time Offsets Cycles List of Available Watering Time Offsets (Hours) Per Day for each Cycles Per Day button +6 , +1, +2, +3, +4, +8, +9, +12 +4 +8 +3 +6 +1 +2 +6 +12 +3 +6 +9 +2 +4 +6 +1 +2 +3 +4 +8 +12...
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Page 10: Manual Water Zone
Manual Water Zone The display will show the current watering zone and the time remaining. This option can be used to water any single zone on demand instead of waiting for the programmed schedule: Turn the dial to the desired ZONE The Schedule Watering screen appears with the selected zone displayed. -
Page 11: Manual Water All
Manual Water All The display will show the current watering zone and the time remaining. When the This option can be used to water all zones current zone completes watering, the next consectutively instead of waiting for the zone will begin. programmed schedule: Turn the dial to AUTO The AUTO screen appears. -
Page 12: Rain Delay
Rain Delay NOTE: Once the Controller has waited the amount of time you select for Rain Delay, it This option can be used to suspend watering will resume normal scheduled watering. Any for up to 3 days (72 hours) due to weather or scheduled watering that falls into the delay other reasons: period will not occur. -
Page 13: Adjust Water
Adjust Water NOTE: If a zone is scheduled to water for 10 minutes and you set ADJUST WATER This option can be used to make run time to +50%, then the zone run time will be adjustments that account for seasonal increased to 15 minutes. -
Page 14: Normal Operations
Normal Operations Watering Now Screen displays current time, which zone is When programming is complete and the dial currently being watered, and the number of is placed in AUTO, the screen will display one minutes remaining in the cycle for that zone of the following: Normal Operation The screen displays current time, the zone that is... -
Page 15: Installation
Installation Mount Controller Mount the STP Plus Controller in an accessible location indoors. Drive a screw into the wall, leaving an 1/8" gap between the screw-head and the wall. (Use the supplied wall anchors if necessary). Locate the plastic bracket on the back of the controller, and hang it securely on the exposed screw. -
Page 16: Connect Field Valve Wires
Connect Field Valve Wires Connect the valve wiring for every zone to the STP Plus controller. Connect the valve power wire from each zone to the corresponding zone number on the terminal block. Zone 3 Every zone valve should be connected to one common wire. -
Page 17: Install Master Valve Or Pump Start Relay
Install Master Valve or Pump Start Relay This example shows a typical Master Valve connection. A Pump Start Relay connects to the controller the same way, but connects differently at the water source. STP Plus Controllers allow a Master Valve or Pump Start Relay to operate whenever a valve is operating (pumps are used in some places to draw water from a well... - Page 18 Additional instructions for connecting a Pump Start Relay. To avoid possible pump damage when using a Pump Start Relay, connect a short jumper wire from any unused zone terminal(s) to the nearest zone terminal in use. For example: if a 4 zone controller model is in use with only two zones conected, route the terminals for Zones 3 and 4 to the nearest active...
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Page 19: Connect Rain Sensor
Remove the jumper wire from the Rain Sensor terminals. Connect both Rain Sensor delay wires to the terminals marked RAIN SENSOR. NOTE: The Rain Bird WR-2 and SMRT-Y models also connect to the 24V power connection. 24 VAC ACC. POWER... -
Page 20: Connect Power
Connect Power Connect the power cord and any optional accessories. Attach the transformer connector to the 24VAC POWER pin connection on the terminal strip. (The connector is keyed to fit one way only.) NOTE: DO NOT plug in the transformer until you have completed and checked all wiring connections. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Watering Issues Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Automatic and Water source not supplying Verify the main water line and all supply lines are open and Manual cycles water. operating properly. do not begin Wires not properly connected. Verify all field wires and master valve/pump start relay wiring is watering. -
Page 22: Electrical Issues
Electrical Issues Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution LCD Display is blank. Transformer not plugged Verify the two-prong connector is connected and the in or wall socket not transformer is securely plugged in. supplying power. Verify the main AC power supply is working properly. LCD Display is An electrical surge may Unplug the controller for 3 minutes. -
Page 23: Programming Chart
Programming Chart Run Time Watering Days Cycles Per Day Start Time Zone Zone Description (Max 240 min.) (circle days that apply) (circle no. of cycles) (15 min. increments) ___ Min M T W T F SA SU ODD EVEN ___:___ ___ Min M T W T F SA SU ODD EVEN ___:___ ___ Min... -
Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity
EN55014-1: 2002 EN61000-4-2 EN61000-4-3 EN61000-4-4 EN61000-4-6 EN61000-4-8 EN61000-4-11 EN60730 Manufacturer: Rain Bird Corporation Controls Manufacturing Division - USA 419 South Motor Avenue, Azusa CA 91702-3232 (619) 661-4400 Equipment Description: Irrigation Controller Equipment Class: Generic-Res, Comm, L.I. Model Number: STP, STP Plus and SST Controllers... - Page 25 The Intelligent Use of Water Rain Bird Corporation 6991 East Southpoint Road Tucson, AZ 85756 USA Phone: (520) 741-6100 Fax: (520) 741-6522 www.rainbird.com 1-800-RAINBIRD © 2011 Rain Bird Corporation ® Registered trademark of Rain Bird Corporation P/N: 638182-21...
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