Summary of Contents for Dramm Rain Pro Expandable
- Page 1 Rain Pro Expandable Expandable Controller 3, 7, 11, 15 stations Installation and Programming Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Mounting the controller Connecting power source Connecting valves wires to controller Master Valve/pump start wiring Installing station modules Installing 9V DC battery Rain sensor wiring Default program Programming the controller Input current date and time Program start times Station run times Water calendar, days on/off 11 through 13... - Page 3 MOUNTING THE RAIN PRO CONTROLLER Indoor 1. Locate the controller within 5 feet of a standard electrical outlet that provides continuous, uninterrupted power. Do not install controller within 15 feet of a pump, pump start relay or any high power junction boxes or electrical motors.
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Page 4: Connecting Power Source
will help assure safety as well as performance and reliability of the controller. CONNECTING POWER SOURCE 1. Leave electrical power unattached until all valve wires and modules are installed in the controller. 2. When attaching power, transformer must connected utilizing wire nuts and/or other locally approved connections per code. -
Page 5: Master Valve/Pump Start Wiring
MASTER VALVE/PUMP START WIRING If a master valve or pump start relay is being used in conjunction with this controller, wire as follows. 1. Route two wires from the master valve or pump start relay up through the bottom right side large hole. Connect one wire to the “P/MV”... - Page 6 1. Insert additional module(s) in the terminal strip area of the controller as needed. Slide each module from right to left. Firmly slide module in until it clicks into place. Each module will add 4 stations of additional capacity to the controller. Install modules in sequence from bottom to top leaving no gaps.
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Page 7: Default Program
2. The “Rain Sensor” switch on the front of the face plate can override the sensor if in the “OFF” position. Note: If the “Rain Sensor” switch on the front of the faceplate is in the “ON” position and no sensor is connected (and the jumper wire between the “SEN”... -
Page 8: Program Start Times
To successfully program the controller, all three programming elements must be completed. They are: Program start times (Time of day a complete programmed cycle will start. Station Run Times (The length of time each station/valve will operate) Calendar/Schedule (The days of the week/calendar that you desire to irrigate.) To program the controller, you are provided + or –... - Page 9 4. The day will be flashing. Use the + and – buttons to select the current date. Push the → button to set current time. 5. The time will be displayed. Use the + and – buttons to select the current AM, PM or 24 hr notation.
- Page 10 6. To eliminate a start time, set dial to “START TIMES”. Use the + button to scroll to 11:45 PM. Then push the + button once to attain the “OFF” display. 7. Rotate dial to “RUN” to enter new data into the controller.
- Page 11 SETTING WATERING SCHEDULE/CALENDAR OF “ON” DAYS 1. Rotate the dial to “Calendar/Schedule.” 2. Choose program A, B or C. To change program from existing program, push the PRG button. 3. The controller has 4 active day schedule options: specific days of the week, interval watering (every day), ODD or EVEN days of the month.
- Page 12 Interval Day allows you to choose to irrigate at an interval ranging from every day (1), every second day (2), up to every 31 day (31). “Days left” indicates the number of days remaining until the next scheduled irrigation cycle will occur for that specific program.
- Page 13 selected as “No Water Days” only ODD numbered days will irrigate. Select ODD as a “No Water Days” and only Even numbered days will irrigate. NOTE: If ODD days are active days, February 29 and the of any month will not irrigate. 4.
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Page 14: Rain Off
controller. Leave the dial in the RUN position to have the controller operate as programmed. RAIN/OFF – Rotate the dial to the “RAIN/OFF” position to stop all output of the controller. All irrigation will stop. To return to normal operation, rotate dial back to “RUN.” MANUAL STATION –... -
Page 15: Water Budget
5. Push the → button to sequence through all the stations, using the + or – buttons to select the desired run times for this cycle only. 6. Push the →button until the station number appears of which you want to start this custom cycle. -
Page 16: Rain Delay
increments to 150% of originally programmed station run times. In periods of cooler/wetter weather, you can water budget downwards in 10% increments to as low as 10% of originally programmed station run times. 1. With dial in any position, press up arrow to increase water budget or down arrow to decrease water budget. -
Page 17: Pause Between Stations
4. The display will read “OFF” and the number of “DAYS LEFT” 5. The controller will not run until the numbers of days have past. The days will change at midnight. PROGRAMMABLE PAUSE BETWEEN STATIONS 1. Rotate dial to “RUN” position. 2. -
Page 18: Trouble Shooting Guide
CAUTION: This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE/CORRECTION No Display Check AC Power Supply, power after Information transformer should be 24-26 VAC Check AC Wiring... - Page 19 Recognizes controller – refers to the re-setting or incorrect number Erasing The Controller Memory of Stations section in instruction booklet. Controller is Check Programming Day, Time, AM – irrigating at PM Start Times and Active Day incorrect times settings Display reads Check interface cable on the back of “CERR”...
- Page 20 seconds, and then followed by the blinking cycle of “LO BA” and normal display, until battery is replaced. If there is no AC power, but sufficient power in the battery to blink “LO BA,” then this will be displayed. If there is no AC power and no battery power, the display will be blank and the end user will have to reset the real time clock and date when the power...
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