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Weathermatic ProLine PL800 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

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ProLine Controller Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many stations does the ProLine Controller have?
A1: The PL800 has a base of 4 stations but can expand to 8 stations using 2-station modules.
The PL1600 has a base of 4 stations but can expand to 16 stations using 4-station modules or
can expand to 24 stations using 12-station modules.
The PL1620 is a fixed station count with 24 stations.
The PL4800 has a base of 12 stations but can expand to 48 stations using 12-station modules.
Q2: How many stations will the ProLine controller run at the same time?
A2:
• Date Code: Pre-2018
o PL1600/PL1620 = 2 programs - Program A, B, or C AND Program D, 3 solenoids
including MV
o PL4800 = 4 programs (Program A, B, C, D), 5 solenoids including MV
• Date Code: 2018 - Current
o PL1600/PL1620 (G5) = 4 programs (Program A, B, C, D), 3 solenoids including MV
o PL4800 (G5) = 4 programs (Program A, B, C, D), 5 solenoids including MV
Q3: Can your controller operate both normally open and normally closed master valves?
A3:
• Date Code: Pre-2018
o PL1600/PL1620/PL4800 = NO
• Date Code: 2018 - Current
o PL1600/PL1620/PL4800 (G5) = YES. This option is set up under the ADVANCED
Menu.
Q4: Does the existing controller need to be upgraded to work with the aircard?
A4: SmartLink requires a compatible ProLine control panel. To find your ProLine control panel
version, go to the Advanced Functions > About menu and select the option to view your control
panel version.
•
SmartLink is supported by ProLine control panel versions 5.10 and greater. If you have version
5.10 or greater, no changes are required.
•
ProLine control panel versions older than 5.10 cannot be used and require a new control
panel. Control panels can be purchased through your Authorized Weathermatic Distributor. It
is not necessary to replace the entire controller. You can simply remove the panel from the
hinge and replace with a new compatible panel.
Q5: Can the controller panel in a PL1600 be swapped for a controller panel in a PL4800,
SL1600 or SL4800 or SL9600TW?
A5: Yes. All ProLine and SmartLine controller panels are interchangeable.
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  • Page 1 ProLine control panel versions older than 5.10 cannot be used and require a new control panel. Control panels can be purchased through your Authorized Weathermatic Distributor. It is not necessary to replace the entire controller. You can simply remove the panel from the hinge and replace with a new compatible panel.
  • Page 2 Q6: Which RFS5 Rain/Freeze sensor works with the PL800? With the PL1600? A6: The ProLine PL800 and PL1600 is designed for use with either the RFS1 or RFS5 rain/freeze sensor. Q7: Does the PL800 work on SmartLink-Commercial? A7: No. The ProLine SL800 DOES NOT currently operate with a the SmartLink Aircard.
  • Page 3 Q15: The ProLine panel is displaying the current time and date, yet I can’t I turn on a station. A15: The panel is ajar (open) and the display is being powered by the 9V battery. The controller will not run until the panel is completely closed. Q16: My rain sensor shows ORANGE, but it isn’t raining, and the controller won’t run a program.
  • Page 4 Q18: What happens to the remaining run time if the program is interrupted by an omit time? A18: The omit settings are used to set a watering blackout period. For example, if you live in a municipality that restricts outdoor watering between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, you can blackout that time period.
  • Page 5 Q22: Why do I not see a battery strength icon for the RFS rain/freeze sensor when I turn the ProLine dial to determine RFS battery strength? (left side of controller) A22: The icon will disappear if the daily communication does not occur. You might have a communication problem with the RFS unit.
  • Page 6 Q26: What if my system did not water at a scheduled time when operating with the ProLine controller? A26: Check the ACTIVE LED. If it is RED, a rain or freeze sensor has shut down operation. It will resume watering at the next scheduled start time. Q27: What does the PAUSE indication mean on my ProLine controller? A27: It means that your controller has temporarily paused irrigation due to a setting in the programming for Omit Time, Rain Delay or Run/Soak to prevent water runoff.

  • Page 7: Sensor Operations

    Q31: What options are available in the ProLine Advanced Menu? A31: The Advanced Menu provides additional information and allows more technical inputs commonly used by professional installers. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ON PROLINE DIAL RUN/SOAK This feature allows the user to set a Maximum Run and a Minimum Soak for each program to eliminate water run-off.
  • Page 8 MULTIMETER Your ProLine controller can assist you with several diagnostic functions. OUTPUTS Use the UP to select OUTPUTS function. Then use NEXT and BACK buttons to scroll through MV and Zone Valves to view AC Amp reading for each valve. Scroll BACK to OUTPUTS display to move to next diagnostic function.
  • Page 9 DS SETUP Your controller is programmed with the default of starting Daylight Saving Time starting on the second Sunday in March and ending on the first Sunday in November. If you would like to adjust these settings, you may do so in this menu. FAULT The Fault Indicator appears ONLY when a fault is detected.

  • Page 10: Num Start

    NUM START This ProLine feature allows you to select the number of Watering Program Start Times that you want to appear at Program Start Times on the dial. The default number of start times shown is 3. To select 4 to 8 start times, go to Advanced Functions, NUM STRT. Press Next to view the default of 3 start times.
  • Page 11 NC/NO MV Enter this menu to select between normally open or normally closed master valves for master valve 1 and master valve 2. 10.17 CON PGM Select the ability to run 1, 2,3, or all 4 programs simultaneously. Default is two simultaneous programs.
  • Page 12 MODEL Model Number VERSION Version of Firmware BUILD Build version GROW IN Grow In allows you to set up a new landscape grow-in watering program that will automatically expire after a set number of days that you select. At the end of your selected grow-in period, the controller will automatically retrieve your long-term watering program to avoid the necessity of having to return to the controller.
  • Page 13 RETRIEVE Retrieve default program STORE Store default program UNITS Select either Metric or standard units of measure LANGUAGE English, Espanol, Italiano, Portuguese, or Francais may be selected Page 13...

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