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SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmng_Bklt 3/31/09 4:51 PM Page 1 Smart Controller Installation & Programing RSC600i watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
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Internet Video Support or Technical Phone Support is available. Internet Video Support: raindrip.com/smart Technical Phone Support: 877-502-7952 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time) Saturday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time) watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
100% of the programmed watering duration during the hottest months of the year and reduces watering durations for cooler months. Watering duration compensation factors are based on 10 years of historical weather data for specific zip code regions. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmng_Bklt 3/31/09 4:56 PM Page 2 Irrigation System Overview A. Controller B. Wires C. Valves and Solenoids D. Sprinkler Zones E. Drip Irrigation Zones illustration 3 watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
Smart Controller / Docking Station ❷ AC Power Supply ❸ Mounting Hardware a. #8 X 11/4" Screws (4) b. Drywall Anchors (4) ❷ ❹ Installation & Programming Guide ❸ ❺ Registration Card ❶ ❹ ❺ watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
Reset – Stops watering; clears controller memory of any errors; and returns controller to the idle state. DATE, TIME, ZIP CODE, WATERING DAYS option, and WATERING SCHEDULE are not erased. Removable Cover – To access SETTINGS, EDIT SCHEDULE, and RESET buttons. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
• Sprinkler wire (18 gage, solid copper wire recommended) Note: If replacing an existing irrigation timer, label each of the wires as they are removed from the old timer so they can be placed in the same position on the RSC600i. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
• Position the docking station over the anchors. • Insert and tighten one #8 X 1 ⁄ " screw in each of the four holes. Do not overtighten screws. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
Repeat for each zone solenoid. Check wires to ensure they • are fully seated and secure. Plug A/C Power Suppy • connector to the "24 VAC POWER" terminal (red), then plug the Power Supply into a 110 volt outlet. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
• Place the back of the controller against the docking station Slide the controller downward until it is firmly seated at the • bottom of the docking station. • Confirm UNDOCKED indicator is turned off. The controller is ready for programming and operation. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
Programming: Settings View or change DATE, TIME, ZIP CODE, and WATERING DAYS option. Remove Cover 1. Press SETTINGS button 2. Adjust CURRENT DATE. Press ENTER. 3. Adjust CURRENT TIME (note AM or PM). Press ENTER. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
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5. Select WATERING DAYS option. Press ENTER. -Option 1: (see page 13) “WATER ON SPECIFIC DAYS OF WEEK” -Option 2: (see page 14) “WATER ON ODD OR EVEN DATES OF MONTH” SETTINGS are now complete. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
(pages 25 thru 30) 2. Press EDIT SCHEDULE button 3. Adjust number of watering CYCLES for each day. 4. After CYCLES have been set for all days, then press ENTER. 5. Repeat for all ZONES. (continued) watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
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1. Use Programming Aid to facilitate watering schedule programming (pages 25 thru 30) 2. Press EDIT SCHEDULE button 3. Select ODD DATES or EVEN DATES. 4. Adjust number of watering CYCLES, then press ENTER. 5. Repeat for all ZONES. (continued) watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
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6. Adjust DURATION (1-99 minutes). -Set DURATION for the hottest month of the year. 7. Adjust START TIME (note AM or PM). Press ENTER. 8. Repeat for remaining ZONES and watering CYCLES. WATERING SCHEDULE programming is now complete. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
(1) minute. If the adjusted duration is less that 30 seconds, the actual watering duration will be zero (0) minutes and no watering will occur for that specific zone. • To erase ALL watering schedule programs, press and hold EDIT SCHEDULE for 5 seconds. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
2. Press ENTER to start the skip cycle. • After SKIP cycle completes, the controller will return to the previous operating mode (ON or OFF). SKIP programming is now complete. OFF: Controller is “off” and will not execute any watering schedule program. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
AUTO RUN button. -Pressing AUTO RUN, SETTINGS or EDIT SCHEDULE button will not stop a manual watering cycle. • WATER NOW manual watering cycles are not included in TODAY or YTD water savings calculations. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
• Disabling Smart mode will not change WATERING METHOD or WATERING SCHEDULE program. • TODAY WATER SAVINGS will display 00%. • Watering durations will not be reduced seasonally. • Water savings may not be realized. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
• Docking and Undocking - rapid triple beep • LOW BATTERY - single beep every 15 seconds. • ERROR Check Valve Wires - single beep every 15 seconds. • Upper or Lower Start Time Value Reached (when programming) - single beep watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
❺ SHUTDOWN RAIN FORECAST – The controller will not water when this indicator is on. If an optional rain sensor / switch is used, then this indicator will turn on when the rain sensor / switch detects a rain event. watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmng_Bklt 3/31/09 4:57 PM Page 23 1. Can I use the controller for both drip and sprinkler systems? Yes. Independent durations and multiple watering cycles for each zone allow you to program various watering schedules as necessary. 2. Can I use my existing wires to my valves? Yes.
Controller does not water as programmed correctly TIMES, and CYCLES per day scheduled d) Smart technology adjusted the Normal Smart operation (see pages 1 watering duration to zero and 16) e) UNDOCKED indicator is on Fully dock the controller watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmng_Bklt 3/31/09 4:57 PM Page 25 Programming Aid - Introduction The following information will be needed for each Zone 1) The number of watering CYCLES per day. 2) The number of minutes (DURATION) per CYCLE. 3) Start time (START) for each watering CYCLE. The example below illustrates how a watering schedule is transferred into the programming aid.
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SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmng_Bklt 3/31/09 4:57 PM Page 26 Programming Aid - Introduction 0 indicates no starts (no watering) CYCLES: 1-4 indicates number of start times per watering day. ODD will water on 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc. dates of month ODD or EVEN: EVEN will water on 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.
2 0 2 0 60 MIN 6:35 P LOCATION: FLOWER BEDS ❸ 10 MIN 5:15 A 4 0 4 0 10 MIN 10:00 A 10 MIN 7:40 P LOCATION: BACK LAWN 10 MIN 10:00 P watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
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LOCATION: FRONT LAWN ❷ 45 MIN 4:25 A 60 MIN 6:35 P LOCATION: FLOWER BEDS ❸ 10 MIN 5:15 A 10 MIN 10:00 A 10 MIN 7:40 P LOCATION: BACK LAWN 10 MIN 10:00 P watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmng_Bklt 3/31/09 4:57 PM Page 29 Programming Aid - Worksheet Number of watering CYCLES per day Specific Days of Week Odd / Even ZONE EVEN DURATION START LOCATION: LOCATION: LOCATION:...
SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmng_Bklt 3/31/09 4:57 PM Page 30 Programming Aid - Worksheet Number of watering CYCLES per day Specific Days of Week Odd / Even ZONE EVEN DURATION START LOCATION: LOCATION: LOCATION:...
Two (2) "AA" alkaline (not included). Depending on battery usage, batteries should be replaced once a year. (do not use lithium or rechargeable batteries) Operating Temperature Range Storage: 0˚ F to 140˚ F Operating: 30˚ F to 130˚ F watch the video at raindrip.com/smart...
Warranty Limitations. The duration of any implied warranty or condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise, on this product shall be limited to the duration of the express warranty set forth above. In no event shall Raindrip be...
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