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Toro Precision Soil Sensor Manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing Toro's new EVOLUTION®
controller with the Precision™ Soil Sensor add-on. With the
Precision™ Soil Sensor add-on, you will quickly realize savings
in both time and money while keeping your garden healthy
and beautiful.

Specifications

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Power Supply: 4.5 VDC supplied by three size-AA alkaline batteries
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Housing Material: High-impact, UV-resistant ABS
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Moisture Protection: Electronic circuitry encased in solid epoxy;
battery compartment sealed by O-ring
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Signal Quality Indicator: Tri-colored (Red, Yellow, Green) LED
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Stainless steel electrodes
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Built-in installation anchor stakes
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RF reception range: 500' (152 m) LOS (line of sight)
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Operating Temperature: 14° F – 131° F (-10°C to +55°C)
EVOLUTION
EVOLUTION
Precision
Soil Sensor
Precision
Soil Sensor
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™
Series Add-On:
Series Add-On:
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LISTED
FCC-ID: OF753851
IC: 3575A-53851

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    Soil Sensor ™ ™ Introduction Congratulations on purchasing Toro’s new EVOLUTION® controller with the Precision™ Soil Sensor add-on. With the Precision™ Soil Sensor add-on, you will quickly realize savings in both time and money while keeping your garden healthy and beautiful.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Install and Calibrate the Sensor Appendix A: The Low Threshold Setting Soil Sensor Menu Appendix B: Site Selection and Earth Installation Navigating the Menu Interface FCC Statement Getting to the Sensors Menu Menu Settings Toro Support Moisture Now Low Threshold...

  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview ® The Precision™ Soil Sensor Add-On works with the EVOLUTION® Smart Connect receiver. It is possible to add up to three soil sensors per controller. LED Signal Indicator (sold separately)

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation ® EVOLUTION Smart Connect ® Precision™ Soil Sensor Battery Installation The Soil Sensor works on three “AA” Alkaline or Lithium Figure 2 Figure 1 batteries (not included). 1. Remove four Phillips screws securing the sensor battery compartment cover (Figure 1). Set cover aside.

  • Page 5: Sensor Setup

    SOIL 1. to ADD. to confirm. Implement the following two procedures to successfully setup ADD/REMOVE DEVICE Toro’s Precision™ Soil Sensor: 1. “Add” the sensor to the controller for successful wireless SOIL 1 communication. SOIL 2 2. Calibrate the sensor for proper irrigation operation.

  • Page 6: Install And Calibrate The Sensor

    1. After selecting YES from the previous screen, follow the 5. The controller will detect the soil sensor. Confirm that the sensor ID detected matches the sensor’s SN ID. onscreen instructions below. Install the soil sensor in the ground. ADD/REMOVE DEVICE (See Appendix B: Site Selection and Earth Installation for SOIL 1 complete instructions on good sensor location.)

  • Page 7: Soil Sensor Menu

    calibration will be set using the next sensor reading The Soil Sensor Menu (within 30 minutes). The EVOLUTION® controller’s Soil Sensor menu displays Additional calibration settings are available. From ‘1’ (~1 sensor information as well as allows the user to modify certain day “watch window”) to ‘168’...

  • Page 8: Menu Settings

    3. Press to select the desired soil sensor. 5. Press until the Soil Sensor menu appears. SENSORS SOIL 1 SENSOR MOISTURE NOW 100% RAIN LOW THRESHOLD LOW THRESHOLD WEATHER - SIGNAL STRENGTH BATTERY LEVEL GOOD SOIL 1 SOIL 2 CALIBRATE START 4.

  • Page 9: Signal Strength

    Fine-tuning the “Low Threshold” Moisture Level 1. Run an automatic or manual watering operation to thoroughly irrigate the sensor zone. Changes to the 50% setting should be made initially in 5% increments in order to see results within a few days. The 2.

  • Page 10: Current Temperature

    FREEZE OFF AT to CALIBRATE. to START. 4. Press Freeze Off is the temperature at which irrigation will be turned to confirm. off due to cold temperatures. SOIL SENSOR SOIL SENSOR MOISTURE NOW 100% CALIBRATE CAL SETTING LOW THRESHOLD 29 ° F FREEZE OFF AT SIGNAL STRENGTH 00 59 52...

  • Page 11: Review Screen

    Review Screen Appendix A: The Low Threshold Setting The Review screen allows operators to review settings for the various sensors added to the controller. Landscape plants are the heartiest when their roots become established several inches down where water is stored for the longest period of time. Watering often, for short periods of time, promotes root growth near the top of the 1.

  • Page 12: Appendix B: Site Selection And Earth Installation

    Choosing the right location for the sensor is important for the • at least 4 feet away from a driveway, roof overhang or overall effectiveness of the Precision Soil Sensor system. downspout The below graphic represents a typical residential landscape. ‘X’...

  • Page 13: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement For close-cut turf varieties, such as Hybrid Bermuda, the top of the sensor must be installed at grade level to This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for prevent damage by mowing equipment. a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 14: Toro Support

    Because your satis- Some states do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty faction is our first priority, we have provided the Toro Helpline to assist lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you with any questions or problems that may arise.
  • Page 15 Declaration of Uniformity...
  • Page 16 Installation Notes ©2016 The Toro Company, Irrigation Division • www.toro.com • 1-877-345-8676 (US and Canada) Form Number 373-0807 Rev. C evolution@toro.com (international)

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