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Electrically Operated Advanced
Computerized Irrigation Controller
Installation and Operating Manual
Controller Model 800248 –
Operating 1 to 24 valves + Main Valve or Pump
Controller Model 800244 –
Operating 1 to 4 valves + Main Valve or Pump
Kfar-Blum 1215000, Tel: 972-4-690-0222 Fax. 972-4-6902727 E-mail:info@galconc.com, www.galconc.com
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Summary of Contents for ANDO Technik Galcon 800248
- Page 1 Electrically Operated Advanced Computerized Irrigation Controller Installation and Operating Manual Controller Model 800248 – Operating 1 to 24 valves + Main Valve or Pump Controller Model 800244 – Operating 1 to 4 valves + Main Valve or Pump Kfar-Blum 1215000, Tel: 972-4-690-0222 Fax. 972-4-6902727 E-mail:info@galconc.com, www.galconc.com...
- Page 2 Controller Features: • Control the operation of 1 to 24 valves + main valve or pump • Operating 24 VAC electrical valves • Sensor input • Weekly or cyclical irrigation programming for a number of values • Independent weekly or cyclical irrigation programming for individual valves •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Installation Preparation 1. Adjusting irrigation controller to valves 2. Manual-Mechanical Operation Installation and Wiring Instructions 1. Controller installation 2. Adding to or Replacement of 4-Valve Model 3. Connecting solenoid wires 4. Safety instructions 5. Connecting controller to power source 6. - Page 4 Programming controller for Individual valve – Independent Program I 1. Valve selection for Independent Program I 2. Setting irrigation duration time for Independent Program I 3. Irrigation by day of the week 4. Selecting cyclic irrigation schedule Advanced Controller Programming for Valve-Groups and Independent Program I 1.
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Page 5: Installation Preparation
Installation Preparation 1. Adjusting the Irrigation Controller to the Valves The irrigation controller is designed to operate standard electrical valves of up to 24VAC 2.2 W. The valves are not supplied with the controller. 1. Close the main water valve. 2. -
Page 6: Installation And Wiring Instructions
Installation and Wiring Instructions ATTENTION ! It is recommended to position controller in an accessible place and at eye-level. • Open the controller door with the attached key. • To get to the connector board, release the lock screws on the left side of the controller beneath the main cover and open the panel. -
Page 7: Controller Installation
Installation and Wiring Instructions 1. Controller Installation Install the controller on the wall or in a controller cabinet by mounting it with two screws at the designated holes . Use the included plugs to cover these screws. Place a 9V Alkaline Non-rechargeable battery in the appropriate place. - 7 -... -
Page 8: Adding To Or Replacement Of 4-Valve Model
Installation and Wiring Instructions 2. Adding or Replacing 4 Valve Module Attention: Modules may be added or replaced only in the AC-800248 Model In order to add or replace a 4 valve module the following procedures must be performed: 1. Turn selector to Testing mode. shown in illustration. -
Page 9: Connecting Solenoid Wires
Installation and Wiring Instructions THE PROGRAMS INSTALLED IN THE CONTROLLER WILL BE STORED DESPITE CUTOFF FROM ELECTRICITY VOLTAGE (MEMORY OF 20 YEARS!) 3. Connecting Solenoid Wires General Two wires identical in color and polarity are connected to each solenoid. One wire (either one) must connect to the desired valve in module. - Page 10 Installation and Wiring Instructions - 10 -...
- Page 11 Installation and Wiring Instructions Connecting Extension cable 1. Open the controller panel by opening the screws at the left side of the controller. (See diagram) 2. Insert the cable through the large cable protector Connect the wires to the terminal block. Every module has a “com” connection point. Note the colors and positions of the connecting wires for your reference.
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Page 12: Safety Instructions
Installation and Wiring Instructions 4. Safety instructions WARNING! Use only included bult in transformer. Any connection made between the irrigation controller to power source or any other electrical apparatus other than irrigation valves must installed by a licensed electrician. WARNING! In case the controller is supplied with a power supply cable connected to it, the controller is for indoor installations only! In order ti use the controller for outdoor installation, alicensed electrician must... -
Page 13: Connecting Controller To Power Source
Installation and Wiring Instructions 5. Connecting the Controller to power source If using an internal transformer, minimal wire diameter must be 0.7 mm . Check with standard measuring equipment that there is no voltage in the electric circuit. 1. Open the controller panel by opening the screws at the left side on the controller. -
Page 14: Sensor Connection
Installation and Wiring Instructions 6. Sensor Connection (Optional) Connect the wires of the sensor to the top connection toolbar, marked SNSR (G + S) . The polarity of the connections is insignificant. - 14 -... -
Page 15: Programming The Irrigation Controller
Programming the Irrigation Controller 1. General Information The AC-24 controller has two types of irrigation programming: • Valve Group irrigation programming • Independent valve irrigation programming • Garden lighting may be operated • Fertilization programming for each valve may be operated Irrigation Programming for Valve Group: Three programs (A,B,C) may be programmed. -
Page 16: Setting Current Time And Day Of The Week
Programming the Irrigation Controller 2. Setting the Current Time and Day of the Week In order for the irrigation controller to operate the irrigation system at the desired times, the current time and current date must first be set. • Set the selector to clock position, press on . -
Page 17: Programming Of Valve-Group Irrigation
Programming of valve-group irrigation As stated, the controller allows for two types of valve programming: 1. Programs A, B, and C – programming designated for a group of valves. 2. Independent Program I – separate programming for each individual valve independently. For this program, turn to page 21. -
Page 18: Programming Weekly Irrigation
Programming of valve-group irrigation 1.Weekly Programming • In this operation the days of the week for irrigation will be set for valves connected to the designated program. • Tune the selector to the Irrigation Days/Cycle (Programs A, B, and C). •... - Page 19 Programming of valve-group irrigation Programming Start Times for Weekly Irrigation In this operation up to four daily starting times may be set for all of the programs (A, B and C). Each start time operates firstly the designated main valve for the program and sequentially the remaining valves will open.
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Page 20: Programming Cyclic Irrigation
Programming of valve-group irrigation 2. Cyclic Irrigation Programming The controller is programmed to operate the selected program at set cyclic times. The cycle can be set from one day up to 30 days. The cyclic time will be identical for all of the valves attributed to the selected program. -
Page 21: Selecting Valves For Weekly/Cyclic Programming
Programming of valve-group irrigation 3. Selecting valve/valves for a valve group (A, B or C) In this operation designate which valves are to be attributed to the selected program. One to 24 valves may be selected for a particular program. ATTENTION! Each individual valve may be allocated to only one of the 4 programs (a, b, c, i) -
Page 22: Programming
Programming of valve-group irrigation 4. Setting Irrigation Duration for each Valve In this operation the controller is programmed to operate the selected program at set cyclic times. The cycle can be set from one day up to 30 days. The cyclic time will be identical for all of the valves attributed to the selected program. -
Page 23: Programming Controller For Individual Valve - Independent Program I
Programming controller for Individual valve - Independent Program I Controller Programming for Individual Valve - Independent Program I First select the desired valve and then continue programming the irrigation as follows: 1. Valve selecting (Independent Program I) • Turn selector to VALVE mode (in Independent Program I). Symbol I and symbol of first available valve will appear on display panel. -
Page 24: Setting Irrigation Duration Time For Independent Program I
Programming controller for Individual valve - Independent Program I 2. Setting Irrigation Duration (Independent Program ) It is possible to program irrigation duration for each valve from one minute up to 9 hours (8:59). • Turn selector to DURATION mode (in Independent program). -
Page 25: Irrigation By Day Of The Week
Programming controller for Individual valve - Independent Program I 3. Irrigation by Day of the Week Selecting Irrigation Days • In this operation set the days of the week that the designated valve will operate. • Turn the selector to Weekly/Cyclic mode (Independent Program I). •... - Page 26 Programming controller for Individual valve - Independent Program I Starting Irrigation Time for Weekly Program In this operation it is possible to program up to 4 different starting times for a 24 hour period. The valve will open at these starting times for the designated duration. •...
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Page 27: Selecting Cyclic Irrigation Schedule
Programming controller for Individual valve - Independent Program I 4. Cyclic Irrigation Programming In this operation the controller is programmed to operate the selected valve at set cyclic times. The cycle can be set from one day up to 30 days. Cycle Time Selection •... -
Page 28: Fertilization Supplement
Advanced Programming 1. Fertilization Supplement (F) In the fertilization selection mode the times for fertilization are set for each individual valve. It is possible to add fertilization prior to irrigation starting times from 10% to 90% of the specific valve duration time. -
Page 29: Fitting Valve To Sensor
Advanced Programming 2. Attribution of Sensor Valve The sensor is operated by closing the value to which it is attributed according to relevant conditions, e.g. precipitation, dampness, temperature. An operated sensor will prevent the opening of the valve (or will close it ). The operator may select any valve to be attributed to the sensor. •... -
Page 30: Garden Lighting System
Advanced Programming 3. Garden Lighting Program It is possible to operate garden lighting only by the weekly irrigation program. Programming the lighting is a separate program operation. The master valve will not open. (Operation of sensor, fertilization supplementation and suspension will not effect lighting operation). Garden lighting operation is adaptable only to relay of 24VAC up to mA 20. -
Page 31: Irrigation Duration Extended Or Shortened According To Percentage
Advanced Programming 4. Irrigation Duration Extended or Shortened by Percentage The programmed irrigation duration may be extended or shortened for all the valves by specifying a percentage for the duration. This may be inactivated by the following two alternatives: • Turn selector to % Extend Irrigation mode. 00 + % and the word ALL, irrigation duration symbol and symbol of all designated valves will appear on display panel. -
Page 32: Suspension
Advanced Programming 5. Suspension- Rain Off This option is used to temporarily suspend the irrigation controller's control of a number or all of the valves, for example, when it is raining. The irrigation schedule remains stored in the controller but is not implemented. -
Page 33: Computerized Manual Operation
Advanced Programming 6. Manual Computerized Operation Valves may be manually activated by the 2. Manual Operation of a Number of Valves following five options: Attributed to Programs A, B, C or I 1. ALL of the valves may be manually operated; •... -
Page 34: Testing
Advanced Programming 7. Testing Testing of an Individual Valve • Press on . The symbols of all the valves Turn the selector to TEST/RESET mode. Serial will appear, and the symbol of valve 1 will Testing of the Programmed Valves blink. -
Page 35: Maintenance
Maintenance 1. Low Battery Warning When the battery power is low, a battery icon will appear on the display panel. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible. The battery serves as a backup power for only for the clock. The program is stored in the memory of controller (up to 20 years!) without any source power. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Detection And Repair
Maintenance 5. Troubleshooting - Detection and Repair Problem Cause Repair Valve will not open in Disconnection of valve control Carefully check wire automatic program/ cable connections and valve control Computerized manual cable operation Blinking drop in line with one Short-circuit in valve control Check wire connections/ of the valves on display panel cable/solenoid... -
Page 37: Additional Accessories
Accessories Accessories BSP 3/4" Network Filter BSP 1 " Network Filter Spare parts kit 3/4" Valve and 24 VAC solenoid 1" Valve and 24 VAC solenoid 1 1/2" Valve and 24 VAC solenoid 2" valve and 24 VAC solenoid 24 VAC / 230 transformer 2 wire Valve control cable (50 meter roll) 6 wire Valve control cable (50 meter roll) 8 wire Valve cable control (50 meter roll) - Page 38 LIMITED WARRANTY CERTIFICATE 1. Galcon shall, for a limited period of 36 months from the retail purchase date of the original (first) purchaser (“the Warranty Period”), provide limited warranty for the Products, as provided for and subject to the provisions and limitations of this Limited Warranty Certificate. 2.
- Page 39 7. After replacement or repair of the Product, the Warranty for the new or repaired Product shall be valid only for the non-expired period of the original Warranty Period. Any defective Products or part/s, which has been replaced, shall become Galcon’s property. 8.
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