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- Page 1 MINI IRRIGATION CONTROLLER www.krain.com STATION MODELS - Available in 4 OR 6 stations. OUTDOOR MODEL - Supplied with 120VAC x 24VAC inbuilt transformer. OPTIONAL LEAD WITH PLUG. INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES ..................GLOSSARY ..................PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS ............Introduction ..................Other Functions ..................General tips for programming ..............PROGRAMMING Set Current Time & Correct Day .............. Set Calendar (Optional) ................Set Start Times ..............STEP 1. Set Watering Days ............... -
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 LCD DISPLAY SELECTION DIAL PROGRAMMING BUTTONS Easy to read display Used for operations & Used for adjusting the programmed information programming RAIN SENSOR SWITCH Manually activate rain sensor by switching to ON/OFF position FUSE LOCATION TERMINAL COVER Remove cover to Remove to access terminals access fuse... -
Page 5: Programming Instructions
PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION This controller has been designed with four separate program starts, to allow different garden 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) nominated 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 facility 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 hour will be flashing. Use to adjust. NOTE: AM / PM must be set correctly. Press the button and the “minutes” will flash. to adjust. Press and the “day of the week”... -
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 &... -
Page 9: Step 2. Set Watering Days
PROGRAMMING STEP 2. Set Watering Days This unit has interval watering or individual day selection from every day to every 15th day or a 365 day calendar with odd/even day selection in areas where water restrictions require this feature. Turn the dial to Set Watering Days. INTERVAL DAY SELECTION THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: “Interval 1”... -
Page 10: Odd / Even Day Selection
PROGRAMMING ODD / EVEN DAY SELECTION (OPTIONAL) In some regions, users are only allowed to water on ODD dates if their house number is ODD, or on EVEN dates when their number is EVEN. This controller allows this to be done simply by setting the relevant selection of ODD or EVEN and setting the current date into the controller. - 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 FACILITY 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. -
Page 13: Run A Program
MANUAL OPERATIONS (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 OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 14: Fitting A Rain Sensor (Optional)
OTHER FEATURES FITTING A RAIN SENSOR (OPTIONAL) 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 fit 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 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 6mm (¼ inch) 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 to 24V AC external transformer. It is recommended that the transformer is not connected to a 120VAC 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 60Hz external transformer, (plug pack), with an output of 24VAC 60Hz @ 0.85 Amp. PLUG PACK MODEL The correct wiring installation for the 24VAC plug pack is shown on page 16. The plug pack model is only suitable for indoor installation. -
Page 21: Servicing The Controller
SERVICING THE CONTROLLER The controller should always be serviced by an authorised 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTION SYMPTOM 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 Planners
SPARE WATERING PLANNER... - Page 24 NOTES...
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- Page 26 A copy of your original invoice. A description of any fault. It is the purchaser’s 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 USA +1 561 844-1002 FAX: +1 561 842-9493 1.800.735.7246 | www.krain.com...
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