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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual v6.3...
  • Page 2 This WeatherTRAK® Smart Irrigation Controller has earned the U.S. EPA’s WaterSense label by meeting the program’s water e ciency and performance criteria. Please review Chapters 3 and 4 for programming instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to use this Owner's Manual .......................... 1.1 • Controller Activation..............................1.3 • Need Help? ................................... 1.4 Getting to Know Your WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Series ..............1.8 • • Overview of the WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Series Controllers ............ 1.8 •...
  • Page 4 Appendices Appendix A: Typical Plant Types ................A.i Appendix B: Typical Soil Types ..................B.i Appendix C: Soil Depletion Model ................C.i ................... FCC Compliance Requirement FCC.i Table of Contents © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Throughout this owner’s manual you will find tool tips, icons The Smart Yard series utilizes the same WeatherTRAK that represent button functions, tables, photos, wiring diagrams, Scheduling Engine™ solution as other WeatherTRAK series con- trollers. Chapter 1 • Getting Started © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 6 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Manual setup, change, enter, or view data depending on the Menu and notes, screen displays with step-by-step instructions of how to submenu function. enter, view or edit controller functions. The hierarchy of informa- tion presented is listed below.

  • Page 7: Controller Activation

    The time the last ET update was Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (Pacific) received. during the off-season Extended hours available upon request or contact support@hydropoint.com Chapter 1 • Getting Started © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 8: Need Help

    The Controller is smart. The service is genius. This is more than BEEP ON MESSAGE just a marketing slogan. HydroPoint's Customer Service is here to help, whether it's activating your new controller, programming or troubleshooting questions, our friendly staff is here to assist.
  • Page 9 Water Days Valve Status Flow Status Copy Setup Defaults Program Defaults Station Data from one Station to Another or All Stations Reports Flow Data Station Data Chapter 1 • Getting Started © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 10 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Manual Smart Yard PROGRAMMING SCREENS ALERTS FLOW ADVANCED REPORTS RAIN OPTIONS SERVICES WT Customer FLOW ALERTS Communication Current Report Type: View Rain Pause Service Type Daily ET • Daily Stations Measured 1-200 Number Runtime Flow View Flow Days •...
  • Page 11 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Owner's Manual Chapter 1 • Getting Started © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Weathertrak Smart Yard Series

    • REPORTS your system. You will maximize the performance of your • RAIN OPTIONS WeatherTRAK Smart Yard series controller when your system • is well-maintained. • SERVICES • 2. Install your new unit.
  • Page 13 (station outputs), as well as the Max Active Stations (if played. However, the alert will still remain in the ALERTS previously set). menu. Chapter 1 • Getting Started © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 14 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Manual DAYS/TIMES PREVIEW This menu provides access to the following scheduling functions: This menu displays the following information: • Select program (A,B) • Station Data or Flow Data • 1st Start time (hour) Under Station Data, specific station information is •...
  • Page 15 OFF menu, see Chapter 7 “Other Programming Functions. ” screens of the corresponding communication protocol. For more information regarding the COMM menu, see Chapter 7 “Other Programming Functions. ” Chapter 1 • Getting Started © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 1.11...

  • Page 16: Hardware Overview

    Station Input / Output Board operating and a flow sensor is in place and properly setup The WeatherTRAK Smart Yard series incorporates an 18-station in the FLOW menu. For more information regarding the input / output board with a minimum of 6-stations. The station MANUAL menu, see Chapter 7 “Other Programming...
  • Page 17 Rain Bird Rain Check ™ series • Rain Bird ™ tipping bucket • RainMaster ™ tipping bucket • Water Conservation Services Rain Guard ™ series • Chapter 1 • Getting Started © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 1.13...

  • Page 18: Definition Of Terms

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Manual Definition of Terms Crop coefficient references a plant’s specific and known transpi- ration value. Default Kcs are associated with general plant types and cannot be modified. For more information, see Chapter 7 ASF – Assigned Station Flow “Other Programming Functions.
  • Page 19 “session timeout” is 5 minutes and no changes have been made to an open web page, it will close (timeout) returning to the weathertrak.net login page. Chapter 1 • Getting Started © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 1.15...
  • Page 20 SETUP Usable Rainfall The programming functions under this menu position globally The WeatherTRAK Smart Yard series allows you to choose impact the usage of the controller. The minimum SETUP func- between none or 100% usable rainfall on a station-by-station tions to properly operate the controller are as follows: basis.

  • Page 21: Installing The Controller

    Whether you have a hand-held remote or not, the ability to see the majority of the landscape will reduce maintenance costs and trouble- shooting time Chapter 2 • Installing the Controller © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 22: Connecting Field Wires To Your Controller

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Connecting Field Wires to Your Note: Avoid pushing the wire with insulation into the terminal opening to the point where Controller the locking mechanism clamps on the insulation and not the conductor. Conversely, do not strip too much insulation where some bare...
  • Page 23 Step 5. Connect the red wire into the “Input Rain” terminal and black wire into the “24 VAC Rain” terminal. (See Figure 2.5) Chapter 2 • Installing the Controller © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 24 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Step 6. Insert the exposed conductor and press the locking Step 5. Confirm the locking lever of the screw-less terminal is lever down. Be careful not to clamp down on wire in the open position. insulation which can cause failure to obtain electri- Step 6.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Flow Sensor

    10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Enabled (Blue) Valve Common Master Valve Station Terminals Ground Lug Figure 2.8 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Station Input/Output Board Components Chapter 2 • Installing the Controller © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 26 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Figure 2.9 Data Industrial Flow Sensor Figure 2.10 CST Flow Sensor Chapter 2 • Installing the Controller 800.362.8774 • hydropoint.com...

  • Page 27: Connecting A Ground Wire To The Controller

    If ohms resistance is above this value, additional ground rods or plates may be required. Note: Toro , Irritrol , Rain Bird and Hunter are all registered trademarks of their products respectively. Chapter 2 • Installing the Controller © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 28 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard See the Alerts section below to learn how to easily Step 3. Re-run a Valve Test, press and hold the button. The clear a flow or valve alert. controller will turn on every active station for enough time to measure electrical current.

  • Page 29: Minimum Programming Requirements

    Setting date and time • Setting time zone • Setting maximum active stations • Setting stack or overlap mode • Setting maximum backup ET value Chapter 3 • Minimum Programming Requirements © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 30 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Manual Setting the Date and Time Step 2: Press or … to select the current hour Setting the clock of your Smart Yard controller requires the The am/pm will change as you scroll past 12:00 noon following steps: or midnight.
  • Page 31 Your Smart Yard series can operate in one of two ways depending on the hydraulic capacity, delivery pressure and other flow characteristics of your system. Chapter 3 • Minimum Programming Requirements © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 32: Configuring Secondary Setup Functions

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Manual Section 2 When a normally closed master valve type is selected and a station is operated manually, the Configuring Secondary RUN menu will display the master valve is open Setup Functions in the RUN menu as follows: • Adjusting the display contrast...

  • Page 33: Selecting A Program

    The default day mode setting is Optimized by WeatherTRAK with a 9:00PM start time (S) and 16 hour water window (W). Chapter 3 • Minimum Programming Requirements © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 34 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Manual Exclude a Program from a Pump Start Assigning a Start Time and Water Window Length Assigning a start time and a water window length requires the following steps: Some landscapes may require a booster pump to •...
  • Page 35 Note: Watering windows of less than 1 hour Days of Week cannot be selected. Days of Week by Month DoWM Note: The maximum watering window is 23 hours and 59 minutes. Chapter 3 • Minimum Programming Requirements © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 36 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Manual To Choose a Water Day Pattern In this water day mode, only one water day per week can be excluded. For all other remaining modes (except Press DAYS/TIMES. Step 1: Off ), day exclusion is not an option.
  • Page 37 To scroll to the next Days of Week By Month programming menu, press or … . Step 4: Press so the following screen appears: © Chapter 3 • Minimum Programming Requirements © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 38: Programming The Stations

    User defined with ET periods until the landscape has become established. Once established, the existing landscape programming USER User defined without ET functions should be applied. Chapter 4 • Assigning Stations to a Program © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 39 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Configure Usable Rainfall Select User-No ET for a new landscape. In this station mode you will be able to select run times with cycle Your Smart Yard series controller has the Usable Rainfall feature and soak periods to establish a new landscape. Once...
  • Page 40 Note: Reference ET allowable range is between 0.50 and 3.99. The default is “30” minutes between cycles. Step 3: Press or … to increase or decrease the soak time. Chapter 4 • Assigning Stations to a Program © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 41: Assigning Stations To A Program For An Existing Landscape

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Note: The Smart Yard series is one of a few controllers Note: To set a Reference ET less than 1, first set the decimal value between “50” and “99” before with a Copy function to speed up programming time.
  • Page 42 This function is available in all program modes including User mode without ET (however, in User modes the values are NONE and Chapter 4 • Assigning Stations to a Program © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 43 To Set the Precipitation Rate such as sprinkler type than to repeat this process. For more Your WeatherTRAK Smart Yard series controller automati-cally information on the Copy function see Chapter 7. attaches a default precipitation rate and efficiency value to each sprinkler type that you select.
  • Page 44 For more information SPKLR EFFICIENCY STA 01 on soil types, see "Appendix B: Typical Soil 70 Percent (default) Types. " Chapter 4 • Assigning Stations to a Program © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 45 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard To Select the Plant Type Native Shrubs/Trees Your Smart Yard series controller offers seventeen dif-ferent Native Grasses plant types. Each plant type has a default root depth that can be edited as needed for specific site conditions. The plant...
  • Page 46 … until the desired value is SLOPE FACTOR STA 01 displayed. None/Slight 0-5% Grade Step 5: Press © to scroll to the next screen. Chapter 4 • Assigning Stations to a Program © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 47: Previewing Station Data

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Station 01 Complete Line 2 When this screen appears all of the programming data for this Character Meaning particular valve zone has now been identified. The Smart Yard Display series can now automatically calculate station water days, run...

  • Page 48: Alerts

    Account Alert - Minor alert. The controller's ET Everywhere™ is about to or has expired and requires renewal. Chapter 5 • Alerts © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 49: System Alerts

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard System Alerts Alert Severity Definition / Controller Action Possible Clearing Alert Type Possible Causes Remedies Press ALERTS. Press Mainline Critical Flow has exceeded the During controller-initiated • Locate and fix break. Break Mainline Break threshold. irrigation: The controller closes • Locate and replace...
  • Page 50 • Look for obvious signs of site disruption that could have lead to mechanical damage to a field wire. Replace the field wire. Chapter 5 • Alerts © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 51 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard System Alerts, Cont. Alert Severity • Definition/ Controller Action Possible Clearing Alerts Type Possible Causes Remedies Valve Major The current draw for a The controller stops irrigation for • Disconnect the Press ALERTS. Press until VIEW VALVE Over- station output has exceed...
  • Page 52 • A station output board wire to an unused has been damaged. station output (if available) to determine if station output is damaged. Increase "Max Active Stations" if necessary. Chapter 5 • Alerts © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 53: Communication Alerts

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Communication Alerts Alert Severity Definition / Controller Action Possible Clearing Alert Type Possible Causes Remedies No ET Major ET has not been received The controller continues to irrigate Call HydroPoint Alert will automatically Commu- for 5 days.

  • Page 54: Account Alert

    Note: An alert warning message will appear in the lower right hand corner of the third line of the display and flash slowly when single or multiple alerts are triggered. Chapter 5 • Alerts © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 55: Alert Definitions

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Alert Definitions The expected controller behavior when setup is as follows: When the mainline break threshold is exceeded a Mainline Break Test is performed. A Mainline Break Test operates the configured master valve and pump start, but no stations for the duration of the Mainline Break Delay.
  • Page 56 Flow Alerts occur, the controller will stop all scheduled irrigation until the next scheduled start time of Program A. If the No Flow field condition persists the alert will be re-posted. Chapter 5 • Alerts © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 57: Valve Alerts

    System Over-current Types of Valve Alerts There are 4 types of Valve Alert conditions, each indicated by a WeatherTRAK Smart Yard series controllers provide field 2-character acronym. wiring troubleshooting techniques not found in competitive control products. These are intended to...
  • Page 58 A Valve causes a “dead short” condi- tion. Current is so high, it cannot be measured accurately. Operation of this Valve without repairing the condition may result in damage to the board. 5.11 Chapter 5 • Alerts © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting with the Manual Diagnostics Runtime Valve Test Configuration Setting Screen The WeatherTRAK Smart Yard default setting is to In v6.3 controller software there are two methods to conduct a valve test prior to the start time of Program troubleshoot a suspect valve field issue both found A automatically.

  • Page 60: Clearing Or Viewing Alerts

    To review the details of the alert, press © Note: Some alerts have two sets of display screens. Make sure to scroll the second page to view all alert messages. 5.13 Chapter 5 • Alerts © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 61 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard View Flow Alert Step 5: After you have fixed any irrigation issue that caused a Flow Alert, clear all Flow Alerts by pressing Step 1: Alerts will always be displayed in order of highest to lowest priority. The first screen displays the Flow Alert.
  • Page 62 WeatherTRAK Server. A typical screen with any of these issues would appear as follows: COMMUNICATION STATUS 2way ALERT: Hardware 05 Days Since Last ET 5.15 Chapter 5 • Alerts © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 63 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard View Water Day Alert Days per Week Water Day Step 1: The fifth screen displays the Water Day Alert. If no alert DAY PATTERN ALERT STA 01 exists, the display will appear as follows: Oct:Need 01 Adjacent Day...
  • Page 64 STOPPED - Cannot use ET Note: This alert cannot be cleared without a signal from HydroPoint Customer Service. Call toll-free (800) 362-8774 or email to support@hydropoint.com. 5.17 Chapter 5 • Alerts © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 65: Flow Monitoring

    All flow setup functions must be completed at the • Netafim Reed Switch Register-type Series controller • Bermad 900 Series Reed Switch Register-type Series Flow monitoring requires a compatible flow sensor as noted. Chapter 6 • Flow Monitoring © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 66: Smart Yard Flow Monitoring Hardware Capabilities

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Smart Yard Flow Monitoring tion independently. If the mainline threshold value continues to be exceeded after the test ends, the controller will immediately Hardware Capabilities close the master valve, post a mainline break alert and stop all scheduled irrigation until the alert is cleared at the controller or when the next scheduled start time occurs.

  • Page 67: Flow Monitoring Setup

    Extended Leak delay period, the controller would post an Ex- tended Leak Alert and close a normally-open master valve. Chapter 6 • Flow Monitoring © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 68 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Step 1: To change the default setting from "Auto" to "Manual", Note: The can be pressed anytime in the press so the following screen will display. FLOW menu to view Measured Flow. If water is currently operating manually or from an...
  • Page 69 Netafim (Pulse Read Switch Series) 1" +06.00000 +00.000 1-½", 2", 3" & 4" +60.00000 +00.000 Bermad (Reed Switch 900-M Series) 1-½", 2", 3" & 4" +60.00000 +00.000 Chapter 6 • Flow Monitoring © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 70 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Exclude Stations Set Mainline Break Threshold & Delay In some instances the flow range of system hydraulics can be The Smart Yard series can continuous monitor for main-line breaks during scheduled and non-scheduled irrigation. such that some valves with low GPM requirements are below the minimum flow values for the flow meter size installed and would be seen as a No Flow condition.
  • Page 71 Step 3: Press to scroll to the next screen. © Step 2: Press or … to increase or decrease this value based on your site requirements. Chapter 6 • Flow Monitoring © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 72 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Set Station Flow The controller will display an Assigned Station Flow (ASF) if the stations flow has been previously learned or This function allows the percentage station high flow offset if the user has defined a specific value. If the ASF says value to be over-written with a user-defined flow threshold in UNK, then this function is not used.
  • Page 73 “—“because it’s been previously assigned. Step 2: urn the or … to increase or decrease the delay period. Chapter 6 • Flow Monitoring © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 74 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Learn Flow The test will last for the user-defined Mainline Break delay period previously selected. When the delay time expires, without any further mainline break detected, Learning and storing a single station or several stations’ Learning will resume on the next configured station in flow data is a manual operation from the controller ascending numerical order.
  • Page 75 Flow Data. Step 3: Press or … to scroll through the flow data. © When you are finished viewing the data, press RUN. Step 4: 6.11 Chapter 6 • Flow Monitoring © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 76: Other Programming Functions

    Station 04 is presently operating per the water window and start time assigned to Program B and station 02 is currently operating manually. © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...

  • Page 77: Copy

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Step 5: When both “COPY FROM” and “COPY TO” stations have LOCK Controller and web This message only appears been selected, press and hold for 2 seconds to server are synchro- for Central (two-way) con- complete the COPY function.
  • Page 78 “All Stations”. Step 4: Press and hold for 2 seconds until the display appears as follows: COPYING... DONE! © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...

  • Page 79: Preview

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Station Preview PREVIEW Station Preview lets you view an individual station's program on an eight-week go-forward basis. This is very useful if your landscape includes native or specialty plants on a long Interval or Optimized cycle. In both examples a particular station or sta- The PREVIEW menu provides a fast and easy way to tions may not water for several weeks at a time.
  • Page 80 = 50 GPM, NF is off and LK = 15 GPM. Step 2: Press again to move to the next screen. © © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...
  • Page 81 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard View Flow Monitoring Delay View Station Flow This function displays the user defined delays for High Flow, No This function will display each station’s “Learned Flow” informa- Flow and Leak Detection. tion independently. While in Flow Data in the PREVIEW menu, press Step 1: ©...

  • Page 82: Reports

    Step 4: When complete press until the display returns to © screen appears: the first screen in the REPORTS menu. © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...
  • Page 83 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard The following table defines each of the characters Note: The Smart Yard series will only store the displayed: last 2 months of accumulated station runtime Character Meaning data. A month represents calendar days and Display not the last consecutive 30 days.

  • Page 84: Adjust

    • +05% = More Water • +10% = More Water • +15% = More Water • +20% = More Water • +25% = More Water © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...
  • Page 85 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Note: It is recommended that you make your Note: It is recommended that you make your adjustments incrementally and observe the adjustments incrementally and observe the effects of your changes. effects of your changes. Note: If a valve station has not been assigned to...

  • Page 86: Rain Pause

    If low signal strength continues to be observed, contact HydroPoint Customer Service at (800) 362-8774 for other possible options to improve signal strength. 7.11 © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...
  • Page 87 The value range for Session Timeout is 1 to 50 minutes in 1-minute increments. View Last Download from the Web Application Note: Avoid adjusting the Session Timeout (View Only) value unless instructed by a HydroPoint Step 1: Press ADVANCED. Then press until the screen ©...

  • Page 88: Help

    01-03-05 The date the last ET update was RAIN SERVICE ACTIVE received. 12:01:32am The time the last ET update was received. 7.13 © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...
  • Page 89 Allowable Depletion (MAD) value as the to ET Everywhere in limited areas throughout United trigger to add supplemental irrigation. This States. Ask your HydroPoint Customer Service repre- is the same value used by the Irrigation sentative if this service is available for your area. The Association (IA) in their irrigation-scheduling default for RAIN SERVICE ACTIVE is “No”...

  • Page 90: Evapotranspiration

    Your Smart Yard series controller provides the ability to view ET data as follows: • View ET on a daily basis, • View average weekly ET 7.15 © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...
  • Page 91 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Adjusting Kc for Custom Plants User-Defined ET Your Smart Yard series controller provides the flexibility to set This feature is used to check for conflicts and alerts based on ET. custom crop coefficients (Kc) for Plant A and B. This can be...

  • Page 92: Off

    When OFF is active, the message “OFF” blinks in the lower right hand corner of the display. 7.17 © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...

  • Page 93: Manual

    WeatherTRAK Smart Yard MANUAL Press to select another station. Press or … to select © a run time from 1-99 minutes in 1-minute increments. The selected station will begin irrigating immediately once a user- This menu allows stations to be operated manually in defined time frame is selected.
  • Page 94 “By Station” mode where the stations were programmed in a controller but then return to the MANUAL menu the following non-sequential order). information will be displayed. 7.19 © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...
  • Page 95 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Pressing © will provides an 8-station view of the specific valve To navigate to the next 6 stations, press © until all stations in alert to the corresponding valve as shown below. the log have been viewed.
  • Page 96 Master Valve Type set to “None”, with flow monitoring “Off”. Master Valve Type set to “Normally Closed”, with flow monitoring 7.21 © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0 Other Programming Functions • Chapter 7...
  • Page 97 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard “On”. If a Valve or Flow Alert has occurred the controller will display the associated station, its assigned Program and type of Valve or Flow Alert found. In the example below the Master Valve and Pump Start are always displayed first.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Change the station program parameters or reduce the required amount of water for each zone. Step 4: Use ADJUST to increase or decrease watering. See Chapter 4 for additional information. Chapter 8 • Troubleshooting © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 99 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Controller just Installed, Activated Stations are Not Irrigating and Still Beeping Step 1: Press RUN. Check the date and time settings. Be sure they are Press RUN. Step 1: correct. If the date is wrong, the controller will not be Check the date and time settings.
  • Page 100 (SHFT) in increments of 1 GPM up to 999 GPM. Repeat this process for other stations as needed. Step 8: Clear all Flow Alerts. See Chapter 6 for additional information. Chapter 8 • Troubleshooting © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 101 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard I have a Flow Alert but I have No Controller does not Run Manual or Flow Meter Scheduled Programs Your controller is configured to read a flow meter. The following These are the three most common reasons for this issue:...
  • Page 102 See Chapter 6 for additional information. for a yellow LED and a Green LED. If either is not lit, there is a power supply board problem. Call customer service. Chapter 8 • Troubleshooting © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 103 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Normally Open Master Valve does Week 1 in the Review Screen is Not Shut Down when a Mainline Much Different Break Occurs Step 1: Days prior to installation will not be shown in the The following steps should resolve this issue: week 1 schedule.
  • Page 104 This information is helpful in troubleshooting and isolating the problem. See COMM section in Chapter 7 for more information. Chapter 8 • Troubleshooting © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 105: Appendix A: Typical Plant Types

    2-36” in 1” increments. Shorter root depths will result in more frequent irrigation while deeper root depths may have runtime with multiple cycles and soak times and less frequent irrigation Typical Plant Types • Appendix A © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 106 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Owner's Manual Plant Species Table Shrubs – Acacia 8" Low Water Use Natal Plum " Junipers " Myoporum " Table 1 Oleander " Plant Species Sage Species " WeatherTRAK Common Mature Root Pyracantha " Plant Type Plant Names...
  • Page 107 Custom Plant A 4" 4" 4" 4" 4" Custom Plant B 4" 4" 4" 4" 4" Custom Turf 4" 4" 4" 4" 4" A.iii Typical Plant Types • Appendix A © 2012 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...

  • Page 108: Appendix B: Typical Soil Types

    • Clay rate may cause irrigation run-off and waste water. Typical Soil Types • Appendix B © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 109 WeatherTRAK Smart Yard Owner's Manual Determining Soil Type Soil Water Holding Infiltration / Expected Texture Capability Permeability Contoller Behavior Sandy High Frequent watering, There are a number of field methods that can be used to quickly longer runtimes place your soil type in one of the three major soil texture classifi-...

  • Page 110: Appendix C: Soil Depletion Model

    50%. The Irrigation Association recognizes 50% as the percentage used in their “Best Management Practices” for determining irrigation run times and Figure C.1 frequency. Depletion Variables Soil Depletion Model • Appendix C © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 111 ET. Both examples incorporate a 50% depletion value as the benchmark of when to irrigate. Soil Depletion Model • A ppendixC C.ii 800.362.8774 • hydropoint.com...
  • Page 112 Cool Season Turf Root Zone Depth 4" 5" Plant Kc 0.75 0.75 Microclimate Sunny All Day Sunny All Day Daily ET 0.19" 0.19" C.iii Soil Depletion Model • Appendix C © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 113 By contrast WeatherTRAK incorporates weather changes and automatically adjusts station run times and frequency to achieve optimal plant health while maximizing water savings. C.iv 800.362.8774 • hydropoint.com Soil Depletion Model • Appendix C...

  • Page 114: Fcc Compliance Requirement

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance can void the user's authority to oper- ate the equipment. FCC.i FCC Compliance © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1.0...
  • Page 115 Learn how WeatherTRAK leading Smart Water Manager. University companies implement Go to: WeatherTRAK https://hydropointtraining.webex.com Smart Water Management solutions to achieve their financial and environmental goals. http://www.hydropoint.com/webcast © 2017 HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. WTSYCOMv6.3 rev. 1...

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