Summary of Contents for Jain Technology HERMITCRAB PRO
- Page 1 HERMITCRAB PRO CONTROLLER ™ USER GUIDE PHONE 888.685.5505 EMAIL SALES@ETWATER.COM ETWATER | A JAIN IRRIGATION COMPANY www.jainsusa.com/ETWater 2851 East Florence Avenue, Fresno, CA 93721...
- Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS pg 3 How it Works Landscape Profile Checklist Considerations Before Installing + Connecting Your HermitCrab Pro Controller HermitCrab Pro Controller Installation Instructions Rain Bird® STPi and SST Series (5 Pin) Rain Bird® ESP Modular (6 Pin) Rain Bird® LX Modular (6 Pin) Rain Bird®...
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Page 3: How It Works
4. HermitCrab communicates wirelessly with the JAIN Unity server to receive schedule and report field activity. 5. Acting as a “Smart Remote,” HermitCrab Pro takes control of the Host Controller, and instructs the controller to open and close sprinkler valves as necessary. - Page 4 Once the HermitCrab Pro controller is con- BENEFITS: nected to your existing, conventional (host) • Water savings from upgrading to controller, it will make a daily, wireless con- JAIN Unity internet-based irrigation nection to the JAIN Unity server to retrieve the control.
- Page 5 LANDSCAPE PROFILE CHECKLIST To simplify the creation of a landscape profile for the HermitCrab Pro controller, JAIN Irrigation recommends all customers perform a landscape audit before installing and programming a new controller. Below is an JAIN Irrigation landscape audit form. Fill out the form and keep this user guide by your computer for easy access.
- Page 6 The communications cable that connects your HermitCrab Pro Controller to the host controller is 3 feet long. You will need to mount or hang your HermitCrab Pro Controller so the communications cable can easily reach from the HermitCrab Pro Controller to the connection point(s) on your host controller.
- Page 7 HermitCrab Pro communications cable can reach both controllers. 2. Attach the mounting brackets (included with the HermitCrab Pro controller) to the corners of the plastic enclosure. 3. Position the HermitCrab Pro controller on the mounting surface and anchor it using the included screws.
- Page 8 ATTACHING THE HERMITCRAB COMMUNICATIONS CABLE: 1. Remove the factory two-pronged 24VAC connector from its connection on the Rain Bird. 2. Attach the separate black wire on the HermitCrab Pro communications cable to the 24 VAC connector on the left side of the host controller.
- Page 9 1. Power off the controller. ATTACHING THE HERMITCRAB PRO COMMUNICATIONS CABLE: 1. Plug the HermitCrab Pro controller communications cable into the remote connector on the upper left hand side of the front panel. NOTE: All Rain Master Controllers will display the word “REMOTE” once they are powered on with the HermitCrab controller attached.
- Page 10 IRRITROL® MC-E 2011 PREPARING YOUR IRRITROL MC-E 2011 CONTROLLER: The newer MC-E Irritrol defaults to an “Eicon Remote” setting. The HermitCrab Pro controller requires the setting to be changed to “T.R.C Remote”. To do this, follow the steps below: 1. Turn the knob of the Irritrol to the ”Options” selection.
- Page 11 1. Set the Sterling controller to the “OFF” position. 2. Power off the controller. ATTACHING THE HERMITCRAB PRO COMMUNICATIONS CABLE: 1. Connect the HermitCrab Pro controller communications cable to the connector labeled REMOTE on the bottom right of the panel. WEATHERMATIC® SMARTLINE* + PROLINE MODELS PREPARING YOUR WEATHERMATIC CONTROLLER: 1.
- Page 12 Step 4: Power up the Host Controller. The display on the HermitCrab controller will illuminate and show the Setup Menu. Step 5: Set the HermitCrab Pro controller for the Host Controller Type. 1. Go to the setup menu using the control...
- Page 13 JAIN online account. • Your Hermitcrab Pro controller receives its power from your host controller. If there is no power to the host controller, your Hermitcrab Pro will also have no power.
- Page 14 USING YOUR HERMITCRAB PRO CONTROLLER HOME SCREEN The “Home Screen” shows basic information about your HermitCrab Pro controller and its current status. Only three lines are visible on the display screen at any one time. The Home Screen shows: • Current Date and Time •...
- Page 15 • Suspend: Use this function to stop all • Return: This menu selection provides a scheduled watering. Rotate the selector quick way to return to the HermitCrab Pro knob to highlight your choice. On means controller‘s Home Screen, and for conven-...
- Page 16 Dial and then press the to call Customer Care. Rotate the selec- knob . Your HermitCrab Pro controller will tor knob to scroll through the list. Press initiate a connection. The HermitCrab Pro...
- Page 17 HermitCrab controller following a successful installation. You can also find it on the HermitCrab Pro controller’s box, or on a label on the back of the HermitCrab Pro. Enter serial number here: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ •...
- Page 18 CREATING A LANDSCAPE PROFILE FOR YOUR HERMITCRAB PRO It is important that the landscape profiles you enter be as accurate as possible. We recom- mend that you use our Landscape Profile Checklist on Page 5 to help you document your landscape, visiting the actual site if necessary.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
Pro controller’s setup screen. If you interrupt the common, the sensor will function, but the HermitCrab Pro controller will not be able to alert you when the rain sensor is wet and the HermitCrab Pro controller will not delay irrigation when there is rainfall. - Page 20 I need the HermitCrab Pro controller serial number. Where is it? When the HermitCrab Pro controller is turned on, the serial number is displayed on the sec- ond line of the Home Screen following the S/N. It is also on a label on the bottom plate inside the HermitCrab Pro controller box.
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Page 21: Limited Warranty
ET Water Systems, Inc. is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Hunter Industries, The Rain Bird Corporation, Rain Master Irrigation Systems, Inc., Telsco Industries, or The Toro Company. ET Water Systems, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jain Irrigation, Inc. ETWATER | A JAIN IRRIGATION COMPANY HERMITCRAB PRO | USER GUIDE...