Summary of Contents for Weathermatic Proline PL800
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PROGRAM PRESS TO START MANUAL PROGRAM NEXT BACK DOWN RAIN/FREEZE LANGUAGE ENGLISH SENSOR G5 Controller Models ESPAÑOL PL800, PL1600, PL4800 MANUAL ZONE SYST E M O F F MANUAL TEST CURRENT TIME / DATE Owner’s Manual MANUAL PROGRAM PROGRAM START TIMES MULTIMETER ZONE RUN TIMES VALVE LOCATOR...
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U.S. Patent No. 7,406,363 TRADEMARKS: Weathermatic ® ProLine® ® Smart Solutions for the Professional Dramm is proud to work with Weathermatic to bring the ProLine to the horticultural market. www.dramm.com...
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ProLine Accessories SLM2 SLM4 SLM12 2-Zone Module 4-Zone Module 12-Zone Module for PL800 only for PL1600 only for PL4800 only inch SL-AIRCARD, SL-AIRCARDFLOW 420GLS RFS5 Web-based control from Rain Sensor for All Wireless rain/ PC, tablet, smartphone. ProLine® Models freeze sensor Flow management option...
1.0 Getting acquainted with your ProLine® Controller 1.0 Getting Acquainted With Your ProLine® Controller 1.1 Getting Acquainted With Your ProLine® Control Panel The ProLine® Controller LCD Display provides the following information when the controller is set to RUN, SYSTEM OFF, or when there is no active watering operation underway (display with PROGRAM PRESS TO START...
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1.0 Getting acquainted with your ProLine® Controller PGM Button: The ProLine® controller has 4 retained in the non-volatile memory. In the SYSTEM OFF position watering programs (A, B, C, and D). This no automatic watering will occur. If you move the dial to any is like having 4 controllers in one.
PROGRAM PROGRAM PRESS TO START PRESS TO START MANUAL PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM 2.0 Programming NEXT NEXT BACK BACK DOWN DOWN RAIN/FREEZE SENSING Button: RAPID ADVANCE: While programming, holding down the UP or DOWN arrow button will cause the flashing display value to Used to activate or bypass rapidly advance.
2.0 Programming 2.2 Program Start Times 2.3 Zone Run Times Set Start Time for each program to be Your ProLine® controller will display M A N UA L ZO N E M A N UA L ZO N E SYST E M O F F SYST E M O F F M A N UA L ZO N E M A N UA L ZO N E...
2.0 Programming 2.4 Days to Water 2.5 Omit Times/Days/Dates (Optional) In this dial position you can select The omit settings are used to set M A N UA L ZO N E M A N UA L ZO N E SYST E M O F F SYST E M O F F M A N UA L ZO N E...
3.0 Manual Start Functions 3.0 Manual Start Functions enter up to 15 dates. Scrolling the month value between 12 and 1 causes mm/dd to appear and clears the omitted date. Any running The ProLine® controller has three dial positions for manual system user program will be stopped at midnight in order to honor omit starts: days or dates.
4.0 System Diagnostics and Eco Features 4.0 System Diagnostics and Eco Features Manual Test will detect open circuits (less than 30 mA draw) on any used zone or a short on any output (master valve or zone). If Your ProLine® controller has both System Diagnostic and Eco the display indicates FAULT while running a Manual Test, refer to Friendly dial positions: Advanced Menu to identify the FAULT.
4.0 System Diagnostic and Eco Features 4.3 Sensor Operation 24V Power To check transformer voltage, turn dial to Multimeter. Outputs will Sensor appear in the screen. Press Adjust Value up arrow button until you The Sensor Operation function is get 24V Power. Push Next button once to read output voltage for used to omit selected zones from the transformer.
4.0 System Diagnostic and Eco Features 4.4 Run and Soak Cycles The Run and Soak Cycles setting allows you to set a variable run and pause time for each program. Run/Soak cycles are used to break up long run times which can often cause wasteful runoff. This feature is especially useful in areas that have slopes or dense soil.
5.0 Advanced Menu 5.0 Advanced Menu [DEUTSCHE] [PORTUGUE] [ITALIANO] [MODEL] [ESPANOL] [VERSION] [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] [LANGUAGE] [ENGLISH] [METRIC] [BUILD] M A N UA L ZO N E M A N UA L ZO N E SYST E M O F F SYST E M O F F [SER NUM] [UNITS]...
5.0 Advanced Menu 5.1 FAULTS SCROLLING FAULT FAULT DESCRIPTION MESSAGE This feature is used to identify problems that may require attention or repair to ensure proper operation of the system. ZONE XX OPEN OUTPUT OPEN CIRCUIT: If a zone has a Use NEXT button to view the type of fault.
5.0 Advanced Menu 5.3 LANGUAGE restored the program default program to the operating program. Press the BACK button any time after the display In addition to being able to change the controller’s menu shows COMPLETE to return to the advanced menu. languages by using the LANGUAGE button, they can be set in this menu.
5.0 Advanced Menu 5.7.2 VERSION 5.7.12 Z96 TYPE Displays current version of the controller’s software. Displays the decoder manager type if SmartWire equipped. 5.7.13 Z96 VERS 5.7.3 BUILD The display reads Z96 VERS here. Displays current build version of the controller. 5.7.4 SER NUM 5.8 MODBUS...
5.0 Advanced Menu 5.10 CLR PGM 5.14 MV/ZN DLY This feature allows the user to clear all programmed values This function allows the user to set a delay time between the specific to a selected program. All zone run times and daily opening of the master valve and the opening of the first zone start times will be set to OFF;...
5.0 Advanced Menu 5.17 NUM START 5.18.2 DS SETUP This feature allows you to select the number of Watering Your controller is programmed with the a default of starting Program Start Times that you want to appear at Program Start Daylight Saving Time starting on the second Sunday in March Times on the dial.
5.0 Advanced Menu 5.21 FLOW 5.21.3.7 LOW LMT The lowest flow value the controller can sense without NOTE: Flow menus require the addition of a SmartLink producing a fault. AirCard with FLOW capabilities. 5.21.3.8 HIGH LMT The highest flow value the controller can sense without 5.21.1 HIGH PK producing a fault.
5.0 Advanced Menu 5.25.2 TOTL RUN the delay or to select a different number of hours (0–99 hours). Note: The SLW DLY begins after the SLW rain sensor has reset TOTL RUN is the total run time for each zone since the date following a rain event.
5.0 Advanced Menu 6.0 Troubleshooting 6.2 Watering Cycle Pause Functions 6.1 Total Reset Procedure For The ProLine® controller ProLine® controllers will “pause” watering cycles in response to certain sensor readings or program settings in the controller. A total reset will clear all programming data in the ProLine® Pauses are a normal function of the controller.
6.0 Troubleshooting 6.3 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Causes Solutions No Display No power to controller Check power wiring, breaker, and be sure control panel is firmly closed. No 24V power from transformer Replace transformer. Likely power surge damage Blown fuse Replace fuse with factory replacement. Do Not use a higher value fuse. Controller Replacement Fuse Part# PL800-Transformer 120VAC/60Hz...
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6.0 Troubleshooting Problem Causes Solutions ProLine® controller Sensor jumper is removed and Install jumper wire between SEN terminals does not turn on no sensor is connected (Sensor Select BYPASS mode if desired zone when expected LED is red) Sensor wires have been cut Repair wires (Sensor LED is red) Zone comes on at unexpected...
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6.0 Troubleshooting Problem Causes Solutions ProLine® controller Zone set to OFF Set zone run time does not turn on zone when expected Dial set to SYSTEM OFF Position Turn dial to RUN No zone run time set; no daily Program zone run time and daily start time start time set Omit times/days are activated Verify omit times/days...
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