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Galcon 6100 Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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6100 Series
Battery Operated Irrigation Controller
Installation and Operating Instructions
Main Features (Not including "S" series*):
• Independent programming of each individual valve
• Weekly or cyclical programming
• 4 operations per day at each valve in weekly program mode
• Irrigation duration: 1 minute to 12 hours
• Irrigation frequency in cyclical program: from once a day to once every thirty days
• Waterproof (IP68)
• Weather resistant
• Irrigation duration modifiable as a function of percentage entered
• Operation of 1 to 6 valves and from master valve
• Option of manual computerized operation of each individual valve
• Option of sequential manual operation
• Powered by 9V alkaline batteries
• Option to connect to a sensor
• Operational temperature -10°C to 70°C
* The "S" series features are detailed in Chapter 7

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  • Page 1 6100 Series Battery Operated Irrigation Controller Installation and Operating Instructions Main Features (Not including “S” series*): • Independent programming of each individual valve • Weekly or cyclical programming • 4 operations per day at each valve in weekly program mode •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Irrigation Controller Parts Identification ........................Manual-Mechanical Operation ................................Installing the Controller in the System ........................... 3.1 Battery Connection ......................................3.2 Installing on the Wall ..................................... 3.3 Installing on the Wall ..................................... 3.4 Wiring the Controller to a 2-wire Solenoid ...................
  • Page 3 Additional Views ............................................... 6.1 Valve in Waiting Mode ....................................6.2 Blinking Alert for Low Batteries ............................6.3 Steady Alert for Low Batteries ............................. 6.4 Missing Definition in the Irrigation Program ................6.5 Sensor ..................................................Instructions for Series S Controllers DC-1S, DC-2S, DC-4S, DC-6S ..................................

  • Page 4: Irrigation Controller Parts Identification

    1. Irrigation Controller Parts Identification 1. Cover 2. Controller display 3. Push buttons 4. Adaptor 5. Solenoid 6. Mechanical operation lever 7. Hydraulic valve 8. Battery compartment cover 2. Manual-Mechanical Operation The irrigation valve can be opened regardless of the controller’s operation. This mode is useful when immediate irrigation is required, and the controller is not assembled yet.

  • Page 5: Installing The Controller In The System

    3. Installing the Controller in the System 3.1 Battery Connection a. Open the battery compartment cover (1). b. lnsert the batteries according to your model (for 9V controller one battery needs to be inserted, and for 18V two batteries) (2). NOTE - AII controller display elements appear briefly on the display, followed by a blinking at 12:00.

  • Page 6: Installing On The Wall

    The controller can be installed on the solenoid or on the wall. NOTE: Assembly of a filter upstream of the valve is mandatory! 3.2 Installing on the Wall Place the base of the controller (1) on the solenoid (2). Position the solenoid wires so that they will go through the opening in the base.

  • Page 7: Installing On The Wall

    3.3 Installing on the Wall a. Attach the wall mounting plate (1) on the wall using 3 screws (2) (not included). b. Remove the bracket (3) from the controller and mount it on the wall adapter by sliding it downwards onto the mounting plate. c.

  • Page 8: Wiring The Controller To A 2-Wire Solenoid

    3.4 Wiring the Controller to a 2-wire Solenoid The controllers have pairs of red and black wires numbered for the number of valves in the controller. One set of wires (black and red) is stamped with the letter M, representing the master valve, and one set of wires (yellow) with the letter S representing the sensor connection.

  • Page 9: Wiring The Controller To A 3-Wire Solenoid

    3.5 Wiring the Controller to a 3-wire Solenoid Connect the valves to the cables emerging from the controller according to the illustration and explanation below. Labeled cables (1) emerge from the controller. The end of each cable is protected by a cover that must be removed prior to connecting the cable. NOTE: The controller and its cables are waterproof.

  • Page 10: Irrigation Programming

    4. Irrigation Programming This section describes the programming steps for a simple irrigation schedule. The next section deals with more advanced irrigation operations. The irrigation controller is programmed with the aid of 4 buttons: Enter Button - Used to switch between the desired programming modes Set Button - Used to select the parameter to be changed (e.g.

  • Page 11: Setting The Current Time And Day Of The Week

    4.1 Setting the Current Time and Day of the Week To enable the irrigation controller to operate the irrigation system at the correct times, the current time and day of the week must first be set. 1. Press “Enter” several times until the “Clock”...

  • Page 12: Valve Selection

    4.3 Valve Selection This section does not apply to the DC-1 and DC1S models An independent irrigation schedule program must be set for each valve individually. First select the main valve, and then proceed with the irrigation program as specified. valve 1.

  • Page 13: Selecting Days Of The Week For Irrigation

    4.5 Selecting Days of the Week for Irrigation This setting determines on which days of the week the irrigation controller will operate the selected valve. 1. Press “Enter” until “Days” appears. 2. Press “Set” . A blinking arrow appears at the top of the display, under Monday.

  • Page 14: Setting Irrigation Start Times

    4.6 Setting Irrigation Start Times 1. In this step, up to 4 separate irrigation start times can be programmed per day. The selected valve will open at each of the established start times, for the irrigation duration set as described in Section 4.4. 2.
  • Page 15 1. Press Enter until appears. 2. Click Set . A flashing arrow will appear at the bottom of the display. 3. Press to move the arrow to the valve number you want to program. 4. Press ENTER until the icon appears.

  • Page 16: Additional Functions

    5. Additional Functions 5.1 One-time Irrigation In this operation we program the controller to run the irrigation system once, for the duration and the time set. Note: The duration is determined according to Section 4.4 1. Press ENTER until appears. 2.

  • Page 17: Setting A Day And Time For Opening In A Periodic Plan And In A One-Time Plan

    5.3 Setting a Day and Time for Opening in A Periodic Plan and in a one-time Plan In these programs it is possible to determine in advance the opening time of the valve. The number of days until the opening appears on the screen to the right of the opening time 0 above the word “days”, meaning that the program will start today;...

  • Page 18: Computerized Manual Operation Of The Valve

    2. Press Enter until the days icon appears. 3. Press Set several times (for all days of the week) until the word Once flashes on the display. 4. While the display is blinking, press until “5 days” appears on the display, which is the frequency of the irrigation. 5.

  • Page 19: Serial Manual Operation For All Valves

    Note: It is possible to turn on up to 2 valves simultaneously, by repeating the steps outlined above. 5.6 Serial Manual Operation for all Valves It is possible to operate all the valves sequentially, one after the other. 1. Press Enter until the clock icon appears.

  • Page 20: Downtime

    5.7 Downtime This makes it possible to temporarily cancel the control of the controller on the valves, for example when it rains. The irrigation schedule is maintained, but irrigation is not carried out. The shutdown operation prevents irrigation in all valves. 1.

  • Page 21: Additional Views

    1. Press Enter until a clock is displayed. 2. Wait until no digit is blinking. 3. Press together. The display will show 00 +%. 4. Press , 00 will flash. By means of will add or subtract the percentage as required (in steps of 10%). If you added or subtracted, % will show a fixed symbol of +% or -% on the main screen.

  • Page 22: Blinking Alert For Low Batteries

    6.2 Blinking Alert for Low Batteries When the batteries are low, a blinking battery icon will appear on the display. In this condition there is still limited energy left in the batteries to operate the valve, and the batteries must be replaced as soon as possible.

  • Page 23: Sensor

    6.5 Sensor The controller can be stopped by connecting it to a sensor. For example, if a rain sensor is connected to the controller, irrigation will be performed as long as the sensor is dry. Following a rainfall, the sensor will prevent the valves from opening. All types of dry-contact N.C.sensors can be used.

  • Page 24: Instructions For Series S Controllers Dc-1S, Dc-2S, Dc-4S, Dc-6S

    7. Instructions for Series S Controllers DC-1S, DC-2S, DC-4S, DC-6S Main Features of the S Series • Duration of irrigation: from ten seconds to 12 hours. • Frequency of irrigation: from once a minute to once every 30 days in a periodic program.
  • Page 25 1. Press Enter until the “Open Window” icon appears. The screen will show the word OFF or the last entered window opening time. 2. Click Set . The word OFF will flash on the display. 3. Set the desired window opening time using either (note the AM and PM terms).

  • Page 26: Opening A Window After The Start Time

    7.3 Opening a Window After the Start Time Example: 5 minutes of irrigation every 30 minutes from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Programming is done at 09:20, so the program will not start on the current day but at 09:00 the next day. For the program to start on the programmed day, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 27: Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Repair

    8. Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair • If the controller is not intended to be used for a long time, it is recommended that the batteries be removed. The program will disappear. When reinstalling the batteries, the controller will have to be reprogrammed.

  • Page 28: Warranty Certificate

    9. Warranty Certificate 1. Galcon will provide, for a period of 36 months from the date of the retail purchase by the first (original) buyer (the “Warranty Period”), a limited warranty for such products and subject to the provisions and limitations of this Warranty Certificate.
  • Page 29 Galcon; 2) The customer does not owe any debt to Galcon or its authorized reseller (depending on the circumstances). 6. Galcon does not grant any warranty or guarantee of any kind for any product (or any part/s) thereof which is not manufactured and distributed by Galcon...
  • Page 30 10. In any case, Galcon’s liability in connection with the products and/or according to this Warranty Certificate, including (but without detracting from the aforesaid) in connection with and/or as a result of the product (or part thereof) and/or use of...
  • Page 31 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (Galcon Bakarim Agricultural Cooperative Society, Ltd.) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 32 Galcon Kfar Blum | Tel. 972-4-6900222 info@galconc.com | www.galconc.com...

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