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BERMAD BIC1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual Landscape Irrigation Controller Drip Irrigation | Micro Sprinklers | Sprinklers...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page 1 Introduction 2 About BERMAD BIC 1 Controller 3 Components Identification 4 LCD Display and Keyboard 5 Installing the Batteries 6 Programming the Controller 7 Setting Time & Date 8 Setting Irrigation Days Schedule 8-11 9 Setting Irrigation Start Time...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing BERMAD’s BIC 1 Single Station Battery Operated Irrigation Controller. This manual describes how to get the BIC 1 Controller up and running quickly. After reading this manual and becoming familiar with the Controller’s basic functionality, the user may further use this manual as a reference for the controller’s less common tasks and operations.

  • Page 4: Lcd Display And Keyboard

    4. LCD Display and Keyboard LCD Display 1. Time and Date Icon - Indicates current time and day. 2. Rain Sensor Icon - Appears when a rain sensor is active or when the yellow wire loop has been cut and watering is halted. 3.

  • Page 5: Installing The Batteries

    4. LCD Display and Keyboard (cont.) Keypad control buttons: Select programming mode Turn program(s) ON/OFF Start/stop a manual cycle Move left/right to select a value Raise/lower the selected value 5. Installing the Batteries 1. Open the batteries compartment cover by turning it counter-clockwise. 2.

  • Page 6: Programming The Controller

    6. Programming the Controller The BIC 1 controller can be programmed for the following irrigation methods: Irrigation on selected days of the week ● Irrigation on even days of the week only ● Irrigation on odd days of the week only ●...

  • Page 7: Setting Time & Date

    7. Setting Time & Date The controller displays the time in either a 12 or 24 hour format. Changing the time format is done at the main screen of the controller: Press the button for three seconds until the Time/Date icon switches the time format (the AM/PM label disappears).
  • Page 8 7. Setting Time & Date Month Day Year Press the button for programming the irrigation days ( Icon) or for checking the existing irrigation programs. Use the button to return to the previous programming steps.

  • Page 9: Setting Irrigation Days Schedule

    8. Setting Irrigation Days Schedule Method 1 - irrigating on specific days of the week: The next list of steps describes the method of selecting the days of the week for irrigation. Choose either irrigating on specific days of the week, EVEN/ODD days or cyclical from daily up to once every 30 days.
  • Page 10 8. Setting Irrigation Days Schedule Method 2 - irrigating on even or odd days of the week only: The next list of steps describes the method of selecting the even or odd days of the week irrigation. Example: irrigating only on the odd days of the week: 1.
  • Page 11 8. Setting Irrigation Days Schedule Method 3 - irrigating every X hours: Example: irrigating every 7 hours: 1. Press the button until the icon and the days of the week appear. 2. Use the and the buttons to exclude all the days of the week from the irrigation program.
  • Page 12 8. Setting Irrigation Days Schedule Method 4 - irrigating every X days: Example: irrigating every 10 days: 1. Press the button until the icon and the days of the week appear. 2. Use the and the buttons to exclude all the days of the week from the irrigation program.

  • Page 13: Setting Irrigation Start Time

    9. Setting Irrigation Start Hours The BIC 1 controller can be programmed for up to 4 start times per each irrigation day. (Remark: When the controller is programmed to start irrigation every X hours only one start time per day can be programmed) 1.
  • Page 14 9. Setting Irrigation Start Hours For canceling a start time: 1. Press the button until START 1 appears. 2. Press the button until the start hour to be canceled appears. 3. Press the button until the word OFF appears. 4. Press the button for moving to the irrigation duration ( ) programming or for checking the existing irrigation programs.

  • Page 15: Setting Irrigation Duration

    10. Setting Irrigation Duration The next list of steps describes the method of setting the duration (length of time) of irrigation once the controller opens the irrigation valve. The BIC 1 controller allows the valve to remain open from 1 minute up to 5 hours and 59 minutes.
  • Page 16 10. Setting Irrigation Duration Press the button for programming the rain delay (the Icon). At this point the controller’s programming is completed. Exit the programming mode In order to monitor the existing irrigation programs.

  • Page 17: Setting Optional Rain Delay

    11. Setting Optional Rain Delay This option is used to suspend the irrigation programs for a predefined number of days when a signal is received from the rain sensor. For example, during rainy weather regularly scheduled programs can be suspended for duration of 1-99 days. At the end of the designated period, regularly scheduled programming resume operation automatically.

  • Page 18: Manual Irrigation

    12. Manual Irrigation 1. Press the button until the Icons appear. The value ON appears for short time and afterwards the controller displays the duration of the previous irrigation by the icons. The controller opens the valve and within 5 seconds starts to display the time left till the end of the current irrigation (time left till the closing of the valve).

  • Page 19: Rain Gauge Connections

    13. Rain Gauge Connections Most “normally closed” rain sensors can be connected to the BIC 1 Controller. The function of the sensor is to suspend automatic irrigation during rainfall. To connect the sensor to the controller, please follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 20: Replacing The Batteries

    14. Replacing the Batteries The BIC 1 controller’s batteries can last up to 3 years when using good quality AA alkaline batteries. Actual battery life depends on the batteries sensitivity to temperature variations the controller is exposed to, and to the number of valve operations per day. To ensure proper operation, it is recommended to regularly check the BIC 1 batteries and replace them once the low battery indication starts flashing.

  • Page 21: Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Repairs

    15. Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repairs To reset the controller to its factory default settings: 1. Press the button until the Icon appears and the words START EVERY appear on the lower left corner of the screen. 2. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 22 15. Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repairs Symptom: the controller fails to close the valve Possible cause - the solenoid is loose Solution - tighten the solenoid by hand, turning it clockwise Possible cause - the valve is installed backwards Solution - Check the flow arrow and verify that the arrow points in the flow direction –...
  • Page 23 BERMAD’s premises, and shall be received by BERMAD or its authorized representative, or written notice thereof from the purchaser within 30 days of discovery of such failure – BERMAD will repair or replace any item proven defective in workmanship or material, or will refund the purchase price, at its sole option.
  • Page 24 • www.BERMAD.com The information herein is subject to change without notice. BERMAD shall not be held liable for any errors. All rights reserved. © Copyright by BERMAD. PUEAE16-BIC1- 05/16 - Rev. 2...

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