Table of Contents
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Controller Models
SL800, SL1600, SL1620,
SL1624, SL4800
Owner's Manual
The Smart Irrigation Controller
PROGRAM
PGM
NEXT
BACK
WATERING
SMART
MODE
BASIC
M A N UA L ZO N E
M A N UA L T E ST
M O R E / L E S S
S O I L T Y P E
P L A N T T Y P E
SPRINKLER TYPE
ZIP CODE / LATITUDE
ADVANCED
SMART
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
UP
DOWN
RAIN/FREEZE
ON
SENSING
OFF
RUN
SYST E M O F F
C U R R E N T T I M E / DAT E
P R O G R A M STA R T T I M E S
ZO N E R U N T I M E S
DAYS TO WAT E R
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
MENU
B AS I C
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Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
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Summary of Contents for Weathermatic smartline SL800
- Page 1 The Smart Irrigation Controller PROGRAM PRESS TO START MANUAL PROGRAM NEXT BACK DOWN WATERING RAIN/FREEZE SMART MODE SENSING BASIC Controller Models M A N UA L ZO N E SYST E M O F F SL800, SL1600, SL1620, B AS I C M A N UA L T E ST C U R R E N T T I M E / DAT E SL1624, SL4800...
- Page 3 Telephone: 800-SAY-RAIN Site Weather Station, the controller’s Smart mode will analyze “on site” weather data to automatically set optimum watering times for each zone, based on Weathermatic’s patented methodology. Smart mode will also save water by automatically Scan with smartphone to setting run and soak cycles to minimize runoff.
- Page 4 Build Your SmartLink Network You can now expand your SmartLine controller to maximize water savings, improve efficiency and improve landscape beauty. After ensuring you have the modules to accommodate all your zones, add an on-site weather station that takes into account rain and freeze, but also adjusts for temperature and other conditions that impact the need for supplemental watering.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
24V Pwr ........16 6.2.4 Locator........16 http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 6: Smartline Accessories
SLW Series On-Site RFS5 420GLS Weather Stations Wireless rain/ Rain Sensor for All SmartLine® weather stations with rain freeze sensor SmartLine® Models and freeze sensing SmartLine® accessories available through your professional Weathermatic installer. For the Weathermatic distributor directory, go to www.weathermatic.com. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 7: Getting Acquainted With Your Smartline® Controller 2.0
The NO AC icon will appear when the panel is open or removed ADVANCED SMART MENU from the housing if you have a 9V battery in the housing. The battery operates the panel for programming but cannot operate the valves. http://support.weathermatic.com... - Page 8 A program in operation will also pause if you turn the dial to any position other than RUN or SYSTEM OFF. The program in operation will resume when you return the dial to RUN or if there is no programming activity for 30 minutes. http://support.weathermatic.com...
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Page 9: Programming 3.0
When combined with a freeze sensors. decrement to 0 at the rate Weathermatic SLW weather station, Smart mode gives you the of 1" per hour. The sensor power to reduce water waste. Many water districts are offering LED will display GREEN http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 10: Using The Programming Buttons
Rapid advance can also be used with the NEXT and WATERING WATERING RAIN/FREEZE RAIN/FREEZE SMART MODE MODE SENSING SENSING to turn the feature on/off and change the DST schedule. BACK buttons to rapidly advance through zones. BASIC BASIC http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 11: Program Start Times
Page 11. If a run time overlaps the next program start time, the zone is not to be used, set it SmartLine® controller will stack the start times within each to OFF. program and between programs, beginning those operations http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 12: Days To Water
(31st and 1st or 29th and 1st). select which type of schedule DAYS TO WATER you want in your SmartLine® controller. Remember to check the Program (PGM) selection showing in the display. You can select a different watering schedule for each program if you wish. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 13: Omit Times/Days/Dates
RETURN THE SMART mode will change select Omit or Allow. Use NEXT or BACK to scroll between DIAL TO THE RUN days of the week. Omitted days will be visible at the top of the zone watering times daily. POSITION. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 14: Manual Start Functions
Advanced Menu to identify the FAULT. 4.1 Manual Zone 5.0 Programming for Smart Watering Mode Manual Zone allows user Weathermatic’s patented SMART mode overrides user assigned MANUAL ZONE to water a single zone for zone run times and calculates zone run times based on the specified period of time. -
Page 15: Enter Smart Data For Zones
Use NEXT and BACK buttons to move between zones. Use UP and DOWN buttons to set zone to OFF or to specify the SPRINKLER TYPE precipitation rate. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 16: Plant Type For Zones
6-10 the zone run time will be to controller will automatically achieve required plant life needs. MODERATE 11-15 calculate Run/Soak times with soil inputs made at STEEP 16-20 the soil type position on EXTREME 21-25 the dial. Run/Soak settings http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 17: More/Less (Optional)
Adjust in the BASIC mode is inactivated since the automatic adjustments are made daily rather than monthly. You can use MORE/ LESS to fine tune the run time calculation by zone in the SmartLine® controller by –50 to +25%. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 18: Activating The Slw Series On-Site Weather Station
24VAC power to the valves is reconnected when the temperature is again above 37 degrees F (1.5 degrees Celsius). However, after a rain event, the SmartLine® controller will continue to pause watering after the rain sensor has disengaged, in order to prevent over-watering. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 19: Advanced Menu 6.0
ZN/ZN DLY NEXT DOWN BACK NUM START DS TIME CLR DEF BASIC CLR TOTL RUN/SOAK TOTL RUN SENSOR DEFICIT MIN DEF SMART LOCATOR RUN/SOAK NEXT RUN 24V PWR RAIN DLY TEMP/DATA BATTERY REVIEW Advanced TESTS OUTPUTS Functions FAULTS (If present) http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 20: Fault
SLW weather station sends another on successfully. message that indicates a good battery. The fault will also clear if no communication is received for a full day (i.e. communication failure). See Section 7.3 Replacing SLW Series Weather Station Battery. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 21: Tests
SmartLine® controller will measure total scroll to the valve you want Pressure must be off while current for the combined valves. to “chatter.” attempting to “chatter” a valve. The SmartLine® controller will automatically turn off MV output when a “chatter” test is initiated. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 22: Review
SmartLine controller uses an internationally recognized formula called the Hargreaves formula for calculating evapotranspiration. During a rain event, deficits will decrease to zero. SmartLine will not begin calculating deficits and run times again until the ACTIVE LED goes back to green after the SLW DLY. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 23: Totl Run
NEXT or BACK or turn the dial to complete the clearing and following a rain event. Accumulation of new water deficits will resetting. This feature will stop accumulations on a zone after not begin until after the SLW DLY has cleared. 255 hours of cumulative zone run time. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 24: Min Def
Use NEXT button to access RUN time allowed before the zone watering pauses for the specified soak time. Use PGM button to select program. Use UP and DOWN buttons to set RUN time from OFF to 30 minutes (SmartLine™ controller default is OFF). http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 25: Num Start
Caution: If an unused zone is turned on and activates a pump start relay, the pump may overheat or cause a pipe to burst. To prevent operating a pump with no flow (dead heading), make sure all unused zones are set to OFF. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 26: Clr
Step 3: Set up your temporary Grow-In program. Step 4: Go to Advanced Menu and select GROW IN. Press NEXT once to view default days for grow in. Use Adjust Value buttons to select 1 to 99 days for the grow in period. At the end http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 27: Default
• Turn dial to Advanced Menu. • While continually holding down on the UP button, reapply the power connection to the SL800. • The display will read “CLEARING” to verify that the Reset is complete. Re-enter your controller settings. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 28: Watering Cycle Pause Functions
SLW device. Orange Green ZONE Waiting for next zone valve Solid black is a full battery. Half of the image black means to open the battery is nearing replacement. An image outline means immediate replacement required. http://support.weathermatic.com... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide
Second or Third Blink RED—The SLW is defective and should be replaced. Fourth Blink Red—Communication problem is in the cable or SLHUB or RF signal problem on wireless units. If all SLW diagnostic blinks are GREEN, all SLW functions and communications between the SLW and SLHUB are working properly. Recheck data entry required into controller. http://support.weathermatic.com... - Page 30 For most installations, only one start time is needed and the rest should be set to OFF. See Program Start Times for more information. Display shows 0 ZONES Defective or loose module Replace module in zone 1-4 position http://support.weathermatic.com...
- Page 31 Pause for Run/Soak in progress. This is normal operation to allow for expected run time water infiltration and prevent runoff Check seasonal % settings if BASIC mode is in use. Module not installed Install module No initial AC power-up of Connect AC power and close control panel controller http://support.weathermatic.com...
- Page 32 Omit times/days are activated Verify omit times/days Rain or freeze sensor has stopped Replace sensor if faulty watering (Sensor LED is red Select OFF mode if desired Reset start time to later in the day to avoid early morning freezing temperatures. http://support.weathermatic.com...
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Page 34: Basic Programming Planning Table
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