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DCS – Professional Advanced Computerized
Operating and Installation Instructions
Main Features:
* Independent Valve Programming
* Weekly or Cyclical Programming
* Up to 4 Operations Daily In
Weekly Program Mode
* Irrigation Window in Cyclical
Program Mode
* Irrigation period: From 5 seconds
to 12 hours
* Irrigation Cycles in Cyclical
program mode: From Once a
minute to Once a Month
* Withstands Harsh Climatic
Conditions
* WP only – Water-resistant
* Simple, Four-Button Programming
* Single Valve (DC1s) to 4 Valve (DC4s) Capacity
* Optional Manual Operation
* Operates On Two 9V Alkaline Batteries
* Valve type compatibility:
Galcon 2-way (blue panel), Galcon 3-way or other 3-way hydraulic
valves with a command valve (orange panel)
* Program lockout sensor option; individual valve association to sensor
Note: This user manual covers models operating both 2-way and 3-way
valves.
GALCON DC1S 6051 / DC4S 6051
Irrigation Controllers
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- Page 1 * Optional Manual Operation * Operates On Two 9V Alkaline Batteries * Valve type compatibility: Galcon 2-way (blue panel), Galcon 3-way or other 3-way hydraulic valves with a command valve (orange panel) * Program lockout sensor option; individual valve association to sensor Note: This user manual covers models operating both 2-way and 3-way valves.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Parts Identification................3 2. Setting Up the Irrigation Controller..........3 2. 1. Valve and Solenoid Assembly ............3 2. 2. Manual-Mechanical Operation............4 2. 3. Battery Installation ................4 2. 4. Installing the Controller In the Irrigation System....... 5 2. -
Page 3: Parts Identification
Parts Identification Parts Identification Top Cover Controller Display Bottom Cover Battery Compartment Cover Solenoid Drainage Openning Valve Handle (Orange) Bayonet Water Flow Direction Arrow 10 . Hydraulic Valve Figure 1 Before installation: make sure a filter is installed upstream to the valve. -
Page 4: Manual-Mechanical Operation
Setting Up the Irrigation Controller 2 . 2 . Manual-Mechanical Operation The irrigation valve can be opened and closed independent of controller operation. Manual operation is useful when immediate irrigation is required, without the delay of controller programming. The 3-position valve handle [A] is located on the solenoid Manual valve, and functions as follows: Closed [1], Automatic Operation... -
Page 5: Installing The Controller In The Irrigation System
Setting Up the Irrigation Controller 2 . 4 . Installing the Controller In the Irrigation System If the mounting plate [2] is attached to the controller, remove it. 1 . Insert the mounting coupling [1] into the mounting plate, aligning the words “TOP”, which are stamped on both the coupling, and the plate (see Fig. -
Page 6: Wiring The Solenoid And The Sensor
Setting Up the Irrigation Controller 2 . 5 . Wiring the Solenoid and the Sensor 2 . 5 . 1 . Model DC1S–6051 WP solenoid wires are permanently connected to the irrigation controller. This model includes no connection block nor sensor option. 2 . - Page 7 Setting Up the Irrigation Controller the valve number marked. Valve numbers are marked: V1 = first valve, V2 = second valve, etc. 4 . Connect the program lockout sensor (option): Connect the sensor wires to the connection block positions marked SNSR [3] in any order. 2 .
- Page 8 Setting Up the Irrigation Controller 2 . Connect each of the wires to the waterproof connector (2). 3 . Three wires exit from each of the solenoids: white, red and black. Connect the white wire of the solenoid to the connector to which you connected the white wire from the controller.
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Page 9: Programming The Irrigation Controller
Programming Options Programming the Irrigation Controller This section details programming steps for a simple irrigation program. The following section deals with more advanced irrigation controller applications. The Computerized Irrigation Controller is programmed with the aid of 4 buttons: Programming Step Selector - used to select the desired programming mode (e.g., clock setting mode) Parameter Selection Button - used to select the parameter to be... -
Page 10: Setting The Current Time And Day Of The Week
Programming Options 3 . 1 . Setting the Current Time and Day of the Week To enable the irrigation controller to operate the irrigation system at the desired times, the current time and day of the week must be set. The following steps explain how to set the day and time, as well as installing the irrigation controller... -
Page 11: Valve Selection (Model Dc4S Only)
Programming Options 3 . 2 . Valve Selection (Model DC4S only) This model operates from 1-4 valves, each independently programmed. Select the desired valve, then continue with the irrigation program as detailed. 1 . Press until appears. 2 . Press . A blinking arrow appears at the bottom of the display 3 . -
Page 12: Selecting Irrigation Days Of The Week
Programming Options 3 . 4 . Selecting Irrigation Days of the Week This setting determines on which days of the week the irrigation controller will operate the valve being programmed. 1 . Press until appears 2 . Press . A blinking appears at the top of the display, under Monday. -
Page 13: Setting Irrigation Start Times
Programming Options 3 . 5 . Setting Irrigation Start Times In this step, up to 4 separate irrigation start times can be programmed during the selected day for the valve being programmed. The selected valve will open at each of the start times set, for the irrigation period as set in Section 3.3. -
Page 14: Example: Programming A Weekly Irrigation Schedule
Programming Options 3 . 6 . Example: Programming A Weekly Irrigation Schedule Let’s assume that we want to program the irrigation controller to water three times a day: at 8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM, for 2½ hours each time, on Monday and Thursday. -
Page 15: Additional Programming Options
Programming Options Additional Programming Options 4 . 1 . One-Time Irrigation This option is used to program the irrigation controller to operate the irrigation system one time only, for the irrigation period as set in Section 3.3. 1 . Press until appears. -
Page 16: Setting Day Of The Week And Time For Cyclical And One-Time Irrigation
Programming Options 4 . 3 . Setting Day of the Week and Time For Cyclical and One-Time Irrigation These options are used to pre-set the valve opening time. The number of days until valve opening appears on the display, to the right of the irrigation start time (above the word “days”). -
Page 17: Example: Programming A Cyclical Irrigation Schedule
Programming Options 4 . 4 . Example: Programming A Cyclical Irrigation Schedule Let’s assume that we want to program the irrigation controller to open the valve at 12:45 PM, for a period of one hour, once every 5 days. 1 . Set the irrigation period as in Section 3.3, Setting the Irrigation Period (Press until appears, then set the desired irrigation period by... -
Page 18: Manual" Irrigation System Operation Via The Irrigation Controller
Programming Options 4 . 5 . “Manual” Irrigation System Operation Via the Irrigation Controller This option operates the selected valve for the defined irrigation period. The valve will automatically close at the end of the irrigation period. Note that the originally programmed irrigation schedule continues to function at the times set. -
Page 19: Irrigation Controller Suspension
Programming Options 4 . 6 . Irrigation Controller Suspension This option is used to temporarily suspend irrigation controller operation. For example, while it is raining. The irrigation operation schedule remains in the controller memory, but is not implemented until the suspension is canceled. The suspension option disables ALL valves connected to the irrigation controller. - Page 20 Programming Options (To connect the sensor to the connection block - see Section 2.5, "Wiring the Solenoid and the Sensor") 1 . Select the valve to which the sensor is to be associated (Models DC4S only). 2 . Press until appears next to SENSOR.
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Page 21: Irrigation Window In The Cyclical Program Mode
Programming Options 4 . 8 . Irrigation Window In the Cyclical Program Mode The irrigation window is an advanced feature which enables cyclical irrigation program operations (see Section 4.2) to take place only during a defined part of the day (window). The irrigation windows is defined a part of a day (up to 23 hours), in the cyclical irrigation mode only (see Section 4.2). - Page 22 Programming Options 1 . Press until appears, with 12:00 PM or the last CLOSE WINDOW time setting displayed. 2 . Press to set the desired CLOSE WINDOW time (pay attention to the AM/ PM designation). * If an irrigation cycle exceeding 24 hours has been programmed, the irrigation window function is disabled...
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Page 23: Additional Displays
Additional Displays Additional Displays 5 . 1 . Valve Wait Mode (Models DC4S only) When two valves are currently open, and a third valve is scheduled to open, the third valve will enter into a wait mode. A blinking will appear above the number of the valve which is on wait. -
Page 24: Constant Low Battery Warning
Additional Displays 5 . 3 . Constant Low Battery Warning When weakened batteries are not replaced in a timely manner, the battery icon appears constantly. All other display elements disappear and all valves are closed. Replace batteries promptly, then press any button to resume irrigation controller activity. -
Page 25: Sensor Lockout Of The "Manual" Irrigation Program
Additional Displays 5 . 5 . Sensor Lockout of the “Manual” Irrigation Program “S Off” appears on the display only in “Manual” operation via the irrigation controller, indicating that the sensor is activated (see Section 4.7), and is currently inhibiting “Manual”... -
Page 26: Maintenance
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance • Batteries should be removed if the irrigation controller will not be operated for a prolonged period. • A filter must be installed upstream to the solenoid valve. Clean the filter once every few months. A clogged filter can be the source of system malfunctions. -
Page 27: Additional Accessories
Additional Accessories Additional Accessories Accessory Lockable Protective Housing Line Filter, BSP ¾″ Line Filter, BSP 1″ Spare Parts Kit ¾″ Valve + Solenoid 1″ Valve + Solenoid 1½″ Valve + Solenoid 2″ Valve + Solenoid Solenoid Only ¾″ Valve + Bayonet 1″... - Page 28 Kfar Blum 12150 Tel: 972-6-699 75 75 Fax: 972-6-690 27 27 http//www.galcon.co.il E-Mail: info@galcon.co.il B412.06...
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