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- Page 1 MINI IRRIGATION CONTROLLER STATION MODELS: Available in 4 or 6 stations INDOOR MODEL: Supplied with 120VAC (240VAC International) x 24 VAC Plug Pack Transformer INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 GLOSSARY . -
Page 3: Features
FEATURES This unit is available in 4 & 6 station configurations. Designed for residential applications, this controller has four separate programs with a maximum of sixteen start times a day. This ensures efficient watering of different garden or turf areas. These different areas may require individual watering programs and often use different types of sprinklers. -
Page 4: Glossary
GLOSSARY INDOOR CONTROLLER MODEL SELECTION DIAL LCD DISPLAY PROGRAMMING BUTTONS Used for operations Easy to read display Used for adjusting the & programming programmed information RAIN SENSOR SWITCH Manually activate rain sensor by switching to ON/OFF position FUSE LOCATION TERMINAL COVER Remove cover to Remove to access terminals for access fuse... -
Page 5: Programming Instructions
PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION This controller has been designed with four separate program starts, to allow different areas to have their own individual watering requirements. A start is basically a method of grouping stations (valves) with similar watering requirements to water on the same days. These stations will water in sequential order from the lowest number at the start time (or times) and on the days selected. -
Page 6: Other Functions
PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS OTHER FUNCTIONS This controller can also manually run a selected program once, or an individual station can be set to run once from 1 minute up to 12 hours and 59 minutes. A test for checking the valves and sprinklers is also provided. -
Page 7: Programming
PROGRAMMING SET CURRENT TIME & CORRECT DAY Turn the dial to Set Clock/Calendar position. The minutes will be flashing. Use to adjust. Press the button and the “hours” will flash. to adjust. and the “day of the week” will flash. Press to set correct day. -
Page 8: Step 1 . Set Start Times
PROGRAMMING SETTING PROGRAM 1 The program number can only be set/changed in the Set Start Times position. STEP 1 . SET START TIMES All valves will activate in sequential order for each start time. Turn the dial to Set Start Times and ensure that “Prog 1” is flashing. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: Press and “Start 1”... -
Page 9: Step 2 . Set Watering Days
PROGRAMMING STEP 2 . SET WATERING DAYS This unit has individual day selection, or a 365 day calendar with odd/even day selection in areas where water restrictions require this feature, or interval watering from every day to every 15th day Turn the dial to Set Watering Days. -
Page 10: Step 3 . Set Station Run Times
PROGRAMMING INTERVAL DAY SELECTION If you require the interval day option, simply press the button until THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: “Interval 1” will be flashing. This means that watering will occur every day. To change the interval day, press the button. - Page 11 PROGRAMMING STEP 3 . SET STATION RUN TIMES . (CONTINUED) To adjust the Run time in minutes press , and use To set the run time in hours, press and “0” will appear and flash. To adjust use . If not required, press and advance to station 2 by pressing the button.
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Page 12: Manual Operations
MANUAL OPERATIONS SYSTEM TEST Turn the dial to Run Test Cycle. There will be a two second pause. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: Use this feature to check that your valves & sprinklers are working correctly. The unit will run all stations in sequential order. The factory preset time of 2 minutes per station can be adjusted. -
Page 13: Run A Program
MANUAL OP ERATIONS (CONT .) RUN A PROGRAM To manually run a complete program once for the run times as set in the automatic schedule turn the dial to the Run a Start position. “Prog 1” will be shown in the display. To run program 1, leave or advance to start 2 by pressing OTHER FEATURES STOP... -
Page 14: Fitting A Rain Sensor (Optional)
OTHER FEATURES RAIN SENSOR A rain sensor can be wired directly into the terminal block. When the sensor is wet, all automatic and manual watering will not operate. To connect a rain sensor follow this procedure: 1 . The sensor switch, accessed on the fascia, must be up in the “on”... -
Page 15: Rain Off Mode
OTHER FEATURES RAIN OFF MODE To stop the automatic watering cycles during winter, turn the dial to the Off position. The word “Off” will appear in the display. This means the automatic programs will not come on, but the programmed information is still retained in the memory. -
Page 16: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER This controller unit is an INDOOR MODEL and MUST not be exposed to rain or water ingress, or direct sunlight. Install the controller near a 120VAC (240VAC International) outlet, preferably located in a house, garage or other covered area. For ease of operation, eye level placement is recommended. -
Page 17: Field Wiring Connections
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIELD WIRING CONNECTIONS PREPARATION 1 . Prepare wires for hook-up by cutting the wires to the correct length and stripping approximately ¼ inch (6mm) of insulation from the end to be connected to the controller. 2 . Ensure terminal block screws are loosened sufficiently to permit easy access for wire ends. -
Page 18: Power Supply Connections
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS The controller itself can run off a 120VAC (240VAC International) to 24VAC external. It is recommended that the transformer is not connected to a 120VAC (240VAC International) supply which is also servicing or supplying motors (i.e. Air conditioners, pool pumps, refrigerators, etc.) Lighting circuits are suitable as a power source. -
Page 19: Pump Hook-Up Connections
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PUMP HOOK-UP CONNECTIONS Do not attempt to drive a pump starter directly from the controller. Pump start is provided by connecting one side of the coil of a suitable relay to the Master Valve/Pump Start output of the controller and the other side to the controller common. -
Page 20: Electrical Characteristics
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS POWER SUPPLY This unit can run off a external transformer, (plug pack), with an output of 24VAC 50 Hz / 60 Hz @ 1.0 Amp. PLUG PACK MODEL The correct wiring installation for the 24VAC plug pack is shown on page 16. -
Page 21: Servicing The Controller
SERVICING THE CONTROLLER The controller should always be serviced by an authorized agent. FOLLOW THESE STEPS: 1. Turn power off to the controller. 2. Disconnect 24 Volt power leads from the plug pack at the controller 24VAC terminals. 3. Clearly mark or identify all valve wires according to the terminals they are connected to, (1 to 6). -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTION No display. Faulty transformer. Check fuse. Check field wiring. Fuse blown. Check transformer. Single Station Faulty solenoid coil. Swap faulty station wire on controller not working. terminal block with known working station wire. If the faulty valve still does not work on the known working connection then the solenoid coil is faulty. -
Page 23: Spare Watering Planner
SPARE WATERING PLANNER... - Page 24 1. A copy of your original invoice. 2. A description of any fault. It is the purchasers responsibility to return the controller to the manufacturer or their agent by prepaid freight. K-Rain Manufacturing Corp . 1640 Australian Avenue Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (561) 844-1002 (561) 842-9493 FAX (800) 735-7246 / www.krain.com...