The 710AP series is available in single station with a rain sensor connection, and is powered by two AA batteries that can last up to 3 years in irrigation mode (using name brand alkaline batteries).
2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 1. Controller cover 2. Quick reference label TOUCH ANY BUTTON TO ACTIVATE SCREEN ENTER/EXIT ADJUSTMENT MODE TURN ON/OFF PROGRAM 3. LCD displays the icon-based START/STOP A MANUAL CYCLE SCROLL TO SELECT PROGRAM RAISE/LOWER THE SELECTED VALUE applications / programs 4.
3. LCD DISPLAY AND CONTROLS LCD Display 1. Time and Date icon – Indicates current time and day 2. Set Watering Days icon – Indicates the scheduling setting 3. Start Time icon – Indicates the start time setting 4. Run Time icon – Indicates the run time setting 5.
Control Buttons Enter/Exit adjustment mode Turn On/Off program* Start/Stop a manual cycle Scroll to select a value to adjust Raise/Lower the selected value *NOTE: Turning the controller OFF using the button will suspend all scheduled programming and OFF will appear on the display. The Manual Run feature will still function when the controller is OFF.
3. Select the appropriate solenoid adapter associated with the valve (see chart A). (Available through your distributor) 4. Screw the solenoid adapter into the valve bonnet by hand, tighten with pliers if necessary – but do not over tighten. 5. Thread the 710AP series solenoid into the valve adapter. Hand tighten only.
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(or see section 16). To turn the valve on via the solenoid, lift the 710AP series controller from the solenoid and turn the solenoid counter clockwise 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn, or until you hear or see water flowing through the valve.
7. IN-LINE VALVE INSTALLATION 710AP Operating pressure: 10-150 PSI Recommended operating pressure: 10-80 PSI Warning: Wrap all fittings with Teflon tape. Do not use pipe cement on the valve as this will damage the valve and void the warranty. 1. Shut off main water supply. 2.
8. PROGRAMMING This section explains the programming features and the steps necessary to assign irrigation or propagation schedules. To program the controller use the buttons to select the desired program setting, then push to make the entry flash and the buttons to change the value.
9. SETTING TIME AND DATE The controller can display the time in either a 12 or 24 hour format. To change the time format, from the current time (after it has been set): 1. Push and hold the button for three seconds until the display switches format (AM/PM disappears).
3. Continue to push to set the minutes, and current month, day, then year. MONTH DAY YEAR 4. Push to confirm your settings. The current day is set automatically. Push to proceed to the next step Set Days 10. SETTING WATERING FREQUENCY This setting determines how often (in days, hours, or minutes) the 710AP controller will operate.
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Option 1 – Setting Specific Days of the Week: 1. Push to select Set Days . By default all days are set to water. 2. Push and M will begin to flash. Advance through days of the week using . Deselect or select a day to water using WATERING DAY NON-WATERING DAY 3.
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Option 3 – Propagation Mode, Watering by Minute or Hour 1. This option is used to program the controller to operate the system in a cyclical (propagation mode) manner from once every 1 minute up to every 12 hours. Example: If a 5 minute watering frequency is selected, the controller will water for the selected run time every 5 minutes from the entered start time until the entered stop time every day until canceled by changing the program or turning off irrigation.
To set the controller back to specific days mode: 1. Push to select Set Days . Previously selected days will be saved. 2. Push and then push until the days of the week can be seen at the top of the LCD screen.
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4. To set additional start times push then push through the hours and minutes to the next desired Start Time. Up to 5 start times can be programmed. To delete a start time: 1. Push to select Start Time and push to enter adjustment mode.
12. SETTING WATERING RUN TIMES This setting determines the length of time the 710AP controller will allow the valve to remain open (run time is from 1 minute up to 5 hours and 59 minutes in Irrigation Mode and from 5 seconds up to 59 minutes and 59 seconds in Propagation Mode).
13. SETTING SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT (MONTHLY BUDGET) The Seasonal Adjustment percentage feature can be utilized to alter the programmed watering run time on a monthly basis. NOTE: This setting is not available while in Propagation Mode. To set seasonal adjustment in %: 1.
14. RAIN DELAY SETTING This feature is used to shut down the controller in winter or when it is raining. It can also be used to delay starting any programming until a later date. Set schedules will be retained and programmed watering will resume after the set delayed time is completed.
15. PROPAGATION MODE To set the controller into propagation mode: 1. Push until Set Days is selected. 2. Push to edit this setting and push until 1:00 and HRS appears flashing. 3. This setting allows an interval of every 1 minute up to 12 hours to be set as the watering frequency.
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To set start time: 1. Push to select (START will appear on the display on the left). 2. Push to cause the hours digit to flash and adjust it using then push to set minutes. 3. Push to confirm your settings. The stop time is located on this screen as well.
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NOTE: To start the program outside of the set start time, you can push the button from this screen to start it. Once started, the program will function as normal, stopping at the stop time and starting again the next day at the set start time.
16. MANUAL WATERING The manual mode allows the user to test the system and water for a specified run time. The controller will automatically close the valve at the end of the defined irrigation period. The originally programmed irrigation schedules will continue to function at the times assigned.
17. CONNECTING A RAIN SENSOR Most “normally closed” rain or soil moisture sensors can be connected to the 710AP controller. The function of the sensor is to prevent automatic watering by the set program due to excessive rainfall or when the soil is too moist. To connect the sensor to the controller, please follow these steps: 1.
To restore the controller to the default settings 1. Push the button until START EVERY is displayed and the icon appears on the bottom left of the screen. 2. Push and hold down the button for three seconds. 3. The screen returns to the home screen (clock) and all the default settings are restored.
TECHNICAL SERVICE USA • DIG’s Technical Service Team is available to answer questions in from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST) Monday-Friday (except holidays) at 760-727-0914. • Questions in English and Spanish can be emailed to: questions@digcorp.com or faxed to 760-727-0282.
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