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Int roduct ion
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BlueSpray is a wif i, web based irrigation controller. BlueSpray allows the user to control, and program irrigation schedules remotely
f rom any computer, tablet, or smart phone with an internet browser. T here is no sof tware or app to install.
BlueSpray controller can be used in new instalation or replace any existing irrigation controller. T he base BlueSpray controller supports
8 zones or stations. One single BlueSpray controller can support up to 24 (residential) and 128 zones (commcercial) with expander
boards.
Inst allat ions
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Note: BlueSpray controller is designed to be mounted indoor only. Outdoor mounting can be done with proper weather proof case.
Please contact us if you require outdoor mount case.
Cont roller Mount ing
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1. Mount 2 large screws (provided) into the wall. Use anchor if needed. Leave about 1/8 inch between the screw head and the
wall. T hey should be 5 inches apart. Use a leveler to make sure that they're horizontally leveled
2. Hang BlueSpray controller onto the 2 screws. Once in, the controller should slide down and settle onto the screws.
3. Open the controller access door. Use the 3rd screw to secure the controller in place.
Cont roller Wiring
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Note: A f lat screw driver is needed f or all wire terminals
BlueSpray User Manual
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Summary of Contents for Avidz BlueSpray
- Page 1 Int roduct ion BlueSpray is a wif i, web based irrigation controller. BlueSpray allows the user to control, and program irrigation schedules remotely f rom any computer, tablet, or smart phone with an internet browser. T here is no sof tware or app to install.
- Page 2 1. Connect valve wires to the zone terminals marked 1 through 8. a. T he order or the zones are f rom lef t to right, top to bottom. b. If your controller has more than 8 zones, it will have one or more expander boards underneath the main board. c.
- Page 3 7. Make sure the reset switch is at the up (NORMAL) position. 8. Plug in the power supply. Note that the green power indicator light should stay on. 9. T he controller will boot. You will see that the status (amber) indicatior light stays solid f or a f ew seconds. Wait until the status light starts blinking.
- Page 4 You can use a computer, laptop (with wifi) or tablet to perform these tasks. For the first time, a computer or laptop is recommended. 1. From your computer, go to wireless settings. Find bluespray network and connect to it. T here is no password. 2. Once connected to bluespray (you will not have access to the internet temporarily), enter http://192.168.1.1 in your...
- Page 5 You should now be able to see the BlueSpray UI. Set up/Conf igurat ions PDFmyURL.com...
- Page 6 It's very simple and intuitive to conf igure zones with BlueSpray UI. Click "Lawn View" tab. Click on the sprinkler head icon f rom the upper right corner of the UI and drag it onto the lawn. You can place it to the approximate location of where the real zone is on your property.
- Page 7 You can water a particular zone immediately by clicking on the zone icon on the lawn. A popup dialog will appear. PDFmyURL.com...
- Page 8 Water now: Enter the number of minutes you wish to water this zone. You can rename the zone by right-clicking (press and hold f or tablet) on the zone icon on the lawn. A popup dialog will appear. Name: Enter the name you wish to call this zone. Active: Enable/disable the zone.
- Page 9 You can re-arrange the order by dragging the zones in the order that you want them to run. No need to re-wire the controller. Programs Click "Settings" tab. Click the "Programs" tab. A program is a set of run times of all the zones. You can add as many program as you like.
- Page 10 Click on the "New" button to create a new program. You can name your own program and enter the number of minutes you wish to program your zone to water. It is required that all program names are unique to avoid conf usion. Program Name: Enter the name you wish to call this program.
- Page 11 Once you're satisf ied with your input, click on "Save" to commit your changes. BlueSpray does not limit the number of programs you can have. You can create as many programs as you like. Click on "Save" to save all of your changes.
- Page 12 Season Name: Enter the name you wish to call this season. From date: T he date the season begins. To date: T he date the season ends. Percentage: Water budget f or this season. T he percentage applies to the run time conf igured. For example, if you set to run 100% f or the summer and 50% f or the f all, and each zone to run f or 10 minutes, then the controller will run the f ull 10 minutes in the summer and only 5 minutes in the f all season.
- Page 13 rounded up i.e. 55% means that it will run f or 6 minutes. Schedules Click "Settings" tab. Click the "Schedules" tab. You can start times and watering f requency here. Run Name: Enter the name you wish to call this watering run. You should enter unique names to avoid conf usion. PDFmyURL.com...
- Page 14 Start T ime: Enter the time of day when you want to start watering. Run Program: Select a program that you want to start at this time. Apply to Season: Select a season that you want this run to run in. By def ault, a run is applied to all seasons or year round.
- Page 15 Please consult your rain sensor user manual to see what type of sensor you have. Entering the wrong inf ormation may af f ect the operation of your BlueSpray controller. Rain Sensor type: Select either one of : 1. NO: Normally Opened rain sensor 2.
- Page 16 T he time elapsed between tries is the same number of minutes f or "Close af ter", and one minute if "Close at" is conf igured. Operat ions Click "Settings" tab. Click the "Operations" tab. Conf igure BlueSpray controller behavior. PDFmyURL.com...
- Page 17 Master Valve: Select "Yes" if you have a master valve installed. Delay watering: Temporarily suspends all watering f or X number of days. T he controller will count down this value each day until it reaches 0, then all scheduled runs will resume as normal. While in delay mode, you still can water manually.
- Page 18 T here are many sources where you can get the lawn pictures f rom. 1. From our collection of home images: http://www.bluespray.net/lawns/ 2. Take an aerial view picture of your own property (drone?) 3. Take a snap shot of google earth or screen shot of google map.
- Page 19 Account Info: Enter your name, email and a password to create an account with BlueSpray. You will need this inf ormation to log into your BlueSpray account. If you already have created an account, just click on the "Use PDFmyURL.com...
- Page 20 existing account" box and enter your account inf o (email and password) Once registered, you should be able to edit the Weather Settings Chance of rain is at least: Do not water if there is a good chance of rain. Extend rain forecast to: Look X number of hours f urther into the f orecast.
- Page 21 Note: Our f orecast weather is obtained f rom NOAA. It is only a f orecast based on zipcode and may not be accurate or ref lect the true weather condition at your property. Use it as a guideline only. BlueSpray is not responsible f or the accuracy of the f orecast.
- Page 22 Controller Name: Name you want your controller to appear. Operating Mode: Select either "Stand alone" or "Internet" mode. Network SSID: Select the SSID of the wireless network to join. If in "Stand alone" mode, the SSID of the controller's wif i SSID. Encryption: Select the type of encyption of the wireless network.
- Page 23 T ime zone: Select the time zone of your property's location. NT P servers: Enter the time servers so that the controller can get time f rom. It is best to leave these as is unless you know what you're doing. Note: In "Internet mode", the controller will obtain system time f rom the internet and automatically adjusts f or Daylight Saving time.
- Page 24 Administ rat ion Click "Settings" tab. Click the "Administration" tab. T his is where you perf orm system administrative tasks. Firmware update: We will periodically provide new f irmware image to f ix bugs or add new f eatures. To perf orm f irmware update, just download the f irmware image f rom our support website: PDFmyURL.com...
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Page 25: Calendar View
Click on the "latest f irmware" link under the "Firmware Update" section and save it to your computer. T hen upload the f irmware image to the controller. T he process should take about two minutes. At this time, do not unplug the power f rom our controller. - Page 26 Click on the button to advance another 7 days. PDFmyURL.com...
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Page 27: Hist Ory Report
Hist ory Report BlueSpray controller records and stores all run times f or up to one year. Use this screen to track your water usage. You can view your water history f or the "Past 7 days", or "Past 30 days", or "Last week", or "Last month". T he lef t column represents the number of minutes your controller waters each day. - Page 28 St at us Panel PDFmyURL.com...
- Page 29 Connection Status: Shows whether your browser is connectd to the controller. Controller Status: On: T he controller is on and operating normally. Standby: T he controller is on standby. All watering activities are suspended indef initely. Delayed: T he controller is on. All watering activities are suspended temporarily. Note: Clicking on the Power button will toggle the controller to either on or standby.
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Page 30: Led Indicators
Down: SERVICE mode. When the switch is at the "down" position, the controller will go into "Service" mode af ter 30 seconds has elapsed. In "Service" mode, the controller temporarily sets intself to "Stand Alone" mode with SSID bluespray, PDFmyURL.com... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
1 year f rom the installation date. T his limited warranty is non-transf erable and limited to repair or replacement of product, at the option of Avidz LLC. T he warranty is not extended by repair or replacement of product. T his is the only... - Page 32 , replacement, or ref und of the original purchase price paid, at the option of Avidz LLC.
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