B-hyve XR - Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Timer Manual

B-hyve XR - Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Timer Manual

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B-hyve XR - Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Timer Manual

CONTENTS IN THE BOX

  • B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Timer
  • Mounting Screws and Anchors
  • Quick Start Guide

TIMER INSTALLATION

Select a location

Choose a location near power and away from direct sunlight, if possible. This location should also have a good Wi-Fi signal. You can check this using a smart phone. (Find a location that has a minimum of two bars)

Note: If replacing a timer, it is helpful to take a photo of the wires before you remove them from the old timer.

Mount the timer

Install a screw (included) into the wall. Use the expanding anchors (included) for plaster, masonry or drywall installations. Hang the timer on the installed screw using the keyhole slot. Level the timer and use the second screw in one of the preformed mounting holes to secure the timer.

Mounting

CONNECT VALVE WIRES

Prepare wire

Strip 1/2" (13 mm) of insulation from each wire.

Connect wires

Push in one wire from each valve to a "Common" (COM) wire and the other wires to a numbered terminal (only one wire per terminal).

Connect Wires

  1. Strip Wire
  2. Push In

Note: We recommend you consult an electrician for hardwired installations.

CONNECTING TO WI-FI

Plug in your Orbit® B-hyve® timer

Once your B-hyve timer is plugged into the power source, it will automatically look to pair with your smart device. The will begin to blink blue. This indicates that your timer is ready to pair with your smart device. Ensure that your smart device has Bluetooth® turned on.

Connect to your Orbit® B-hyve® timer

Open your B-hyve app, create an account or login, and follow the step-by-step process to add and set up your device. The B-hyve app will connect to your device and you will, then, be guided to connect to your home Wi-Fi network.

Connect to your Wi-Fi network

Select your network from the list and enter the password for the network to connect your timer to your Wi-Fi signal. When connected, the will illuminate solid white indicating a successful pairing.

Note: If you do not see your network name in the list, tap the refresh button in the app. If your network name still does not appear, tap "Advanced" in the app and enter your network name and password. The B-hyve App and the display windows on the timer will assist you through the timer pairing and setup process.

Note: For optimum timer performance, connect the Wi-Fi to receive the latest timer updates.

PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION

Programming the timer

The app has help screens and video to assist you with Wi-Fi connections, programming, smart watering and other general questions you may have.

Note: Your programmed schedules are stored both in the app and on the timer. Watering will continue, if Wi-Fi connection is lost.

Manual operation

All programming and full functionality of the timer are available in the B-hyve app. If you have the need, there are some basic operations you can perform directly at your timer.

FUNCTION BUTTON PRESS
Manual Watering - WATER ALL ZONES Hold until the display shows MANUAL and flashes WATER ALL ZONES. To WATER ALL ZONES for a default of 10 min. each*, wait without pressing a button until WATER ALL ZONES stops flashing and watering will begin.
Manual Watering - WATER A PROGRAM Hold until the display shows MANUAL and flashes WATER ALL ZONES. Quickly press again and WATER A PROGRAM appears. Wait until WATER A PROGRAM stops flashing and press to select the desired program to run. Once the program letter stops flashing, watering will begin.
Manual Watering - WATER A ZONE Hold until the display shows MANUAL and flashes WATER ALL ZONES. Quickly press two more times and WATER A ZONE appears. Wait until WATER A ZONE stops flashing and quickly press to select the desired zone to run. When the zone stops flashing the run time will begin to flash. Quickly press to set the desired run time. Once RUN TIME stops flashing, watering will begin.
Skip Zone Quickly press to skip currently running zone.
Cancel All Watering Hold between 2-5 sec.
Rain Delay Set in app; blinks yellow and display shows DELAY.
Digital Lock-Out Enable/disable in app.
Lights Off Mode Enable/disable in app.
On/Off Hold for 10 seconds.
Hard Reset Quickly press 5 times.

*Default watering time for "WATER ALL ZONES" can be customized in the B-hyve App settings.

THE B-HYVE APP

Install the B-hyve® app on your smart device

You will need a smart device to connect the timer to Wi-Fi.

App Icons

Note: The app will guide you through initial set up of your sprinkler timer. In addition, there are help icons throughout the app with more information and useful tips.

SPECIFICATIONS

Rated input:
Australia—240V AC 50/60Hz 0.15A
Europe—230VAC 50/60Hz 0.15A
USA—120V AC 60Hz 0.2A

Max load:
AUS & EU—24V AC 1 Amp 50/60 Cycle
USA—24VAC 1 Amp 60Hz

Temperature Operating Range:
Operating: 32–158°F (0–70°C)
Storage & transport: -4–176°F (-20–80°C)

Humidity Operating Range:
Operating: 0–80% | Storage & transport: 0–90%

Altitude:
6,500' (2,000 meters)

IP65 Rating
Installation Class II
Over Voltage Category II

Battery Specifications:
Timer includes a non-replaceable CR2032 Lithium battery.

This timer works with any standard 24V irrigation solenoid.
The internal fuse is non-replaceable.

Need Help?

If the app and the website don't have what you're looking for, please go to our website before returning this sprinkler timer to the store.


call us
1-801-299-5555


email us
support@orbitbhyve.com


text us
801-905-8260

or visit us at:

mybhyve.com

Documents / Resources

References

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

Download B-hyve XR - Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Timer Manual

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