Getting Started - Orbit Signature ST2-RF Manual

Programming Buttons
These nine buttons are used for programming and other
operations:
RF SYNC
ACTIVE BYPASS
Figure 1: Front view of timer
A RF Sync (only on remote control model)
Allows the timer to synchronize with a new remote or wire
less sensor.
b Rain Delay
Push this button once while in AUTO to access the rain
delay option. NOTE: Pressing this button will access the
Language and No Watering Period options while in those
respective dial positions.
Reset (pin hole)
c
Resets the timer to its factory settings.
d Increase
i
d
e Decrease
f Enter
h e
g Next
Clear
h
g f
Manual
i
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Selection Dial
This dial is used for programming, reviewing and operating the
sprinkler timer.
Rain Sensor Bypass Switch
In Active position the controller will monitor the rain sensor, in
Bypass position the controller will ignore the rain sensor. (This
switch is for hard wired sensors only and does not effect wireless
rain sensors - sensors sold separately).
About This Manual
We have added the following features to this manual to assist
you:
•
BLUE TEXT relates to the buttons used for programming.
•
BLUE UNDERLINED TEXT relates to stop positions for the
selection dial.
• A glossary of the most common terms is included.
(see page 16)
Section 2:

Getting Started

You can program this sprinkler timer in just a few basic steps.
Before you begin programming, it is important to:
• Activate the batteries
• Reset the sprinkler timer
• Select the preferred language
• Set the time of day and date
• Determine a watering plan
Activating the Batteries
• Slide the docking port off the timer unit to gain access to the
battery compartment door.
• Slide the door off the battery compartment in the direction
of the arrow.
• Remove the black strip from the battery compartment.
• Replace the battery compartment door.
• Slide the docking port back onto the main controller unit.
The display will show "LOW BATTERY" when it is time to
replace the batteries.
NOTE: Batteries alone will not operate the valves in your sprinkling
system. The transformer must be plugged in and have power to oper-
ate your system normally.
Reset the Timer
If this is the first time the sprinkler timer has been pro-
grammed, you should press the small recessed button labeled
RESET (located under the RAIN DELAY button). You will prob-
ably need a pen, pencil or similarly small object to push it.
Do not press the RESET button again unless you want to com-
pletely remove all your programming, including time and date.
If no programming occurs after the RESET button has been
pressed and the dial is left in the AUTO position the timer will
assume a default program mode. In default mode, the timer will
automatically water each station for 10 minutes, beginning at 5
a.m. each day.
Select the Preferred Language
• Turn the selection dial to BUDGETING/LANGUAGE.
• Press the
RAIN DELAY button.
• Press the
NEXT button until the desired language is
shown in the display.
• Exit the language selection mode by turning the selection dial
or pressing the RAIN DELAY button.
Set the Time of Day and Date
If this is the first time the timer has been programmed, press
the small recessed RESET button.
• Turn the selection dial to TIME/DATE.
• The top line of the display reads "SET TIME." Set the current
time by pressing either the or button.
NOTE: To move faster through the time or other selections, hold the
or buttons down, rather than merely pressing and releasing.
• Press the
ENTER button. The display now reads "SET
YEAR." Set the current year by pressing either the
or button.
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