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DIG 720A Series Instruction Manual

Two, four and six station irrigation battery operated controller
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7X0A
Two, Four and Six Station Irrigation
Battery Operated Controller
720A-XXX | 740A-XXX | 760A-XXX
I N S T R U C T I O N
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  • Page 1 7X0A Two, Four and Six Station Irrigation Battery Operated Controller 720A-XXX | 740A-XXX | 760A-XXX I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................1 1. About the controller ..................1 2. Component identification ................2 3. Valve or wall mounting ................2 4. Controller wire connection ................3 5. Battery installation ..................4 6. Installation recommendations ..............4 6.1 DC solenoid only installation ..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing one of DIG’s 7X0A Series, Two, Four or Six Stations Battery Operated Controllers. This manual describes how to get the controller up and running quickly. Please read this manual and become familiar with the basic functionality of the controller, then save and use the manual as a reference for less common tasks in the future.

  • Page 4: Component Identification

    2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 1. Controller cover (lid) 2. Quick programming reference label 3. LCD display with icon-based navigation 4. 5 button programming keypad 5. Battery compartment cap for two AA alkaline batteries (AA batteries not included) 6. Yellow wire connection for rain sensor PROGRAM VALVE # 7.

  • Page 5: Controller Wire Connection

    “S” for a rain sensor connection. 4.1 CONNECTING THE WIRES: 1. Connect each numbered red wire to a corresponding red DC solenoid wire (DIG model #S305DC DC latching solenoid recommended). Figure C 2.

  • Page 6: Battery Installation

    5. BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Turn the battery compartment cap counterclockwise to open. Figure D 2. Install two, fresh, brand name, AA alkaline batteries (not included) and note the proper positive and negative orientation on the underside of the controller body (Figure D). 3.
  • Page 7 Additional system components NOTE: DIG has seven adapters available that will fit most valves. The three most widely used models are included with each controller. 4. Screw the selected adapter into the valve solenoid cavity Figure F until hand tight. If necessary, tighten with pliers, but do not over tighten.

  • Page 8: In-Line Valve Installation

    6.2 IN-LINE VALVE INSTALLATION: Operating pressure when used with DIG in-line valves: 10-150 PSI (.7 to 10.5 bar) Recommended operating pressure: Up to 80 PSI (5.5 bar) NOTE: Wrap all fittings with Teflon tape. Do not use pipe cement on the valve as this will damage the valve and void the warranty.

  • Page 9: Anti-Siphon Valve Installation

    (1.4 to 10.5 bar) Recommended operating pressure: 20-80 PSI (1.4 to 5.5 bar) The 720A, 740A and the 760A controllers can be installed on top of DIG’s 3/4” and 1” anti-siphon valves with model S305 DC solenoids. NOTE: Wrap all fittings with Teflon tape. Do not use pipe cement on the valve as this will damage the valve and void the warranty.

  • Page 10: Dc Actuator Installation

    Operating pressure: 20-150 PSI (1.4 to 10.5 bar) Recommended operating pressure: 20-80 PSI (1.4 to 5.5 bar) The 720A, 740A and the 760A controllers can be installed on top of DIG’s 3/4” actuator valve model 305DC-013. NOTE: If using a 1” anti-siphon, follow the steps in section 6.4.1 on how to change to a 1”...
  • Page 11 8. Test each valve via the controller: Press once, then press select the valve number. Press again to start a manual run. A click will be heard, indicating that the valve is open (On the display, will appear on the lower right, will appear on upper left, and the valve running will appear with an underscore under the valve number blinking).
  • Page 12 6.4.1 CHANGING TO A 1” ADAPTER: The valve actuator is factory set to fit a 3/4” brass manual anti-siphon valve. To install the controller on an actuator with a 1” manual anti-siphon valve, the 3/4” seat washer and adapter must be removed and replaced with the 1” adapter and seat washer, which are included with the actuator (Figures P1-P6).

  • Page 13: Lcd Display Icons & Symbols Identification

    Figure P5 Figure P6 7. LCD DISPLAY ICONS & SYMBOLS IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM VALVE # t y u i o 1. Time and Date – Indicates current time and day 2. Program with underscore – Indicates which programs are selected and active 3.

  • Page 14: Controller Buttons Identifications

    8. CONTROL BUTTONS IDENTIFICATION TOUCH ANY BUTTON TO ACTIVATE SCREEN Modify/Save a setting Scroll Left/Right to select a setting Raise/Lower the selected value Turn On/Off program Start/Stop a manual cycle NOTE: The button will stop and prevent all watering until the system is turned back on by pressing the button again.

  • Page 15: Setting Time And Date

    9.1 SETTING TIME AND DATE: 9.1.1 SETTING THE CURRENT TIME AND DATE NOTE: For the controller to operate properly, the current time and date must be set. 1. Press to allow the time to be changed (the hours digits will flash). 2.

  • Page 16: Selecting A Program

    Master valve The master valve can also be turned on and off from this screen. If the master valve is enabled, it will automatically open immediately with the first valve and close immediately with the last valve during all operations. 9.1.3 TO TURN THE MASTER VALVE ON OR OFF: 1.

  • Page 17: Setting Frequency

    Press to continue to set the watering frequency for the chosen program. 9.3 SETTING A FREQUENCY: This setting determines which days the 720A, 740A or 760A controller will operate. The controller has the ability to water on specific days of the week, even or odd days of the month, or cyclical daily (from 1 to 30 days).

  • Page 18: Setting Start Times

    9.3.3 OPTION 3 – WATERING ONCE EVERY X DAYS (CYCLICAL WATERING): 1. Press until you see in the bottom left corner of the display. 2. Press to modify this setting. until 1 DAY appears flashing 3. Press on the display. 4.
  • Page 19 9.4.2 TO SET ADDITIONAL START TIMES: 9.4.2.1 OPTION 1 – SCROLLING THROUGH EACH VALVE: 1. Press to modify this setting. consecutively until the number next to START changes (this is the 2. Press number of the start time). 3. Press to change the time.

  • Page 20: Setting Watering Run Times

    9.5 SETTING WATERING RUN TIMES: This setting determines the length of time each valve on the 720A, 740A and 760A controllers will remain open to allow watering during operation. For example, setting a run time of 10 minutes on valve 1 will allow the controller to run valve 1 for 10 minutes on each start time during each day the program is active.
  • Page 21 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all desired valve run times are set. 5. Press to confirm your settings. 9.5.2.2 OPTION 2 – SETTING EACH VALVE INDIVIDUALLY: 1. As a shortcut, before pressing to modify this setting, press to change which valve is being looked at (the underline will move under the valve number).

  • Page 22: Setting The Simplesmart™ Option (Set Et)

    9.5.4 TO TURN OFF A VALVE: 1. Navigate to the valve run time that will be turned off using Option 1 or Option 2. 2. Press to modify this setting. 3. Press until the duration displays 0:00. 4. Press to confirm your settings. NOTE: This section (section 9.5) is the last of the program specific sections.
  • Page 23 9.6.1 HOW THE 720A, 740A & 760A SERIES CONTROLLERS OPERATE USING HISTORICAL EVAPOTRANSPIRATION (ET): After programming the schedule, start times, and durations for each valve, a preset SimpleSmart program can be selected for an individual valve for spray or drip ™...
  • Page 24 Example: If program A has valve 1 set at a run time of 0:01 and program B has valve 1 set at a run time of 0:00, then setting a SimpleSmart program for valve ™ 1 will not include program B’s valve 1 because it is off. If program B’s valve 1 was intended to be included in the program calculation, then program B’s valve 1 needs to be set to a nonzero run time before setting the SimpleSmart option.
  • Page 25 9.6.3 TO ACTIVE THE SIMPLESMART ET FEATURE FOR MULTIPLE VALVES: ™ 9.6.3.1 OPTION 1 – SCROLLING THROUGH EACH VALVE: 1. Press to modify this setting. 2. Press consecutively until the number of the valve to be changed is underlined. 3. Use to change the program.

  • Page 26: Setting Seasonal Adjustment (Monthly Budget)

    9.7 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 affects all programs and all valves. This setting features two options: A. It can be used as an adjustment to the programmed run time by altering the programmed watering run time on a monthly basis.

  • Page 27: Rain Delay Mode

    9.8 RAIN DELAY MODE: This setting is used to prevent the controller from watering by program for a specified number of days. All previously set schedules will be retained and all programmed watering will resume after the set delayed time is completed. NOTE: This setting affects all programs and all valves.
  • Page 28 3. Continuously press until the desired month is selected and DAYS is displayed on the right side of the screen. The number of the month is on the left (1 = January, 12 = December). 4. Press until the desired day of the week flashes. 5.

  • Page 29: Manual Watering

    10. MANUAL WATERING The manual mode can be used to test the system functionality to ensure that it is operational. At the end of any manual run, the controller will automatically close all valves at the end of the defined irrigation period. Manual runs will not affect any of the regularly scheduled programs and they will operate as normal.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Rain Sensor

    10.2 TO START A MANUAL RUN ON A PROGRAM: 1. Follow sections 9.2 – 9.6 to set up a program. 2. Press the button. 3. Use until a program is flashing to select a program. 4. Press the button again and the letter of the program will display along with the word On.
  • Page 31 4. Follow the sensor manufacturer’s instructions for calibrating the sensor. 5. When the sensor is active and preventing automatic operation, a icon will appear on the display. NOTE: The icon will only appear when the sensor is active (the controller will not water). Figure S SENSOR YELLOW SENSOR...

  • Page 32: Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Repairs

    12. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRS 12.1 TO RESTORE THE CONTROLLER TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS: 1. Press until the icon appears in the bottom left of the screen. 2. Press and hold for three seconds. 3. The screen will return to the home screen with all default settings restored. The current time and date is retained.
  • Page 33 Cause 6: Yellow rain sensor wires have been cut Solution: Reconnect rain sensor wires with a waterproof connector Cause 7: Installed rain sensor is preventing watering Solution: Check sensor and wire splices. Verify that a normally closed rain sensor is used Problem: The display is blank Cause 1: No buttons have been pressed in the previous 15 minutes...

  • Page 34: Technical Assistance

    DIG offers the following customer support: 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.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    Allow four weeks for repairs and shipping time. Repair of damaged units not otherwise within warranty may be refused or done at a reasonable cost or charge at the option of DIG CORPORATION. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other...
  • Page 36 26-246 REVA 033015 1210 Activity Drive Printed in the USA Vista, CA 92081-8510, USA DIG is a Registered Service Mark of DIG Corporation...

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