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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page a TMC-212 Residential and Commercial Irrigation System Controller User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Your new Toro TMC-212 controller features: This booklet is divided into six main sections: Flexible Station Count from 2 to 12 Stations with • The first section provides a brief description of 2-station Expansion modules: the controller components and display elements.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 1 Table of Contents Controller Components .........2 Turning Off a Program ........26 Setting Program Start Times ......27 Controller Installation Setting Station Times........28 Indoor Model Installation ........6 Setting Pump/Master Valve and Connecting the Valves ........7 Well Recovery Controls ........28... -
Page 4: Controller Components
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 2 Controller Components Controller Components... - Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 3 Controller Components 2 - Control Buttons The following are brief descriptions of the controller components and display elements. Each of these items button –...
- Page 6 Rain Sensor circuit to be bypassed as necessary. 12 - Remote Control Receiver Jack – Modular jack 6 - Rain Sensor Configuration Switch – Configures provided for the connection of the optional Toro the controller for operation with a normally-open EZ-Remote remote control receiver cable.
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Page 8: Controller Installation
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 6 Controller Installation IMPORTANT: TMC-212 indoor model is not weather resistant and must be installed indoors or in a protected location. Indoor Model Installation 1. -
Page 9: Connecting The Valves
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 7 Connecting the Valves Note: Using 14 to 18 AWG (2.5mm to 1mm ) irrigation cable is recommended. This cable is made specifically for automatic irrigation systems and is available in several lengths and conductor count. -
Page 10: Connecting A Pump Start Relay
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 8 Connecting a Pump Start Relay Connecting the Plug-in Transformer CAUTION: Never connect an auxiliary pump CAUTION: Do not plug the transformer into an starter directly to the controller. -
Page 11: Outdoor Model Installation
1. Remove the lower housing cover (A) by pulling (D) - 1/2" (13mm) for power and equipment ground wires. outward on the handle. (E) - 1/2" (13mm) (plugged) for optional Toro Rain Sensor wires. 2. Remove two phillips screws from the transformer access cover (B). -
Page 12: Installing The Cabinet
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 10 Installing the Cabinet 1. For safe, reliable operation, select an installation site which will provide the following conditions: • Protection from irrigation spray, exposure to direct sun during the hottest hours, wind and snow. -
Page 13: Connecting The Valves
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 11 Connecting the Valves Note: Using 14 to 18 AWG (2.5mm to 1mm ) irrigation cable is recommended. This cable is made specifically for automatic irrigation systems and is available in several lengths and conductor count. -
Page 14: Connecting A Pump Start Relay
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 12 Connecting a Pump Start Relay Connecting the Power Source CAUTION: To prevent controller damage, never WARNING connect an auxiliary pump starter directly to the AC power wiring must be installed and connected controller’s 24 VAC output. -
Page 15: Connecting The Power Source
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 13 Connecting the Power Source (cont.) Toro Rain Sensor Model TWRS Plastic Insert 1. Route the sensor wires into the controller housing through the access hole provided. -
Page 16: Getting Started Irrigation System Basics
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 14 Getting Started – Irrigation System Basics The three major components of every automatic sprinkler system are the controller, the control valves and the sprinklers/emitters. -
Page 17: Watering Program Basics
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 15 Watering Program Basics Watering Program Diagram The following example illustrates how a typical watering Program Starts program could be set up for the sprinkler system shown at 3:00 a.m. -
Page 18: Watering Program Details
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 16 This illustration shows how an Watering Program Details Interval schedule would be displayed. In this example, program B has a This section covers in detail each of the three parts of a watering program: watering days, program start times 3-day Interval schedule set to begin and station times. - Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 17 Setting Program Start Times Setting the Station Run Time A program start time is the time of day an automatic Station run time is the length of time a station valve stays program watering cycle will start.
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Page 20: Planning Your Watering Schedule
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 18 Filling Out the Watering Schedule Form Planning Your Watering Schedule • Location - Identify the portion of the landscape It is generally helpful to organize your initial watering watered by each station. - Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 19 (Example)
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Page 22: Watering Schedule Form
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 20 Watering Schedule Form PROGRAM A PROGRAM B PROGRAM C CALENDAR SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA INTERVAL WATERING DAY SCHEDULE... -
Page 23: Programming The Controller
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 21 Setting the Current Time and Date Programming the Controller About the Watering Program Memory Once programmed, the TMC-212 memory will be retained for several years without power. Only the cur- rent time and date information will be lost and will need Month to be reset if power is interrupted from the controller for... -
Page 24: Setting The Watering Day Schedule
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 22 Setting the Watering Day Schedule Each program can have its own Calendar, Interval, Odd or Even schedule, but only one schedule can be active at a time for that program. -
Page 25: Setting An Interval Schedule
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 23 Setting an Interval Schedule Turn the control dial to the W TERING D YS position. Check the switch setting. If necessary, PROGR MS reposition the switch to select the desired program. -
Page 26: Setting An Odd Or Even Schedule
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 24 Setting an Odd or Even Schedule - Turn the control dial to the W TERING D YS position. - Check the switch setting. If necessary, PROGR MS reposition the switch to select the desired program. -
Page 27: Using The Day Exclusion Feature
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 25 Using the Day Exclusion Feature A Calendar schedule is generally used to exclude or select specific days of the week for watering. However, if an Interval or Odd/Even watering schedule is preferred (or required), the Day Exclusion feature enables you to select any day(s) of the week to be excluded and remain... -
Page 28: Turning Off A Program
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 26 Turning Off a Program Note: Turning off a program does not alter or erase a preset watering day schedule. Selecting Off simply places the program on hold until one of the watering day schedules is selected. -
Page 29: Setting Program Start Times
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 27 Setting Program Start Times A program start time is the time of day that an automatic watering cycle will start. The TMC-212 enables you to assign up to four automatic start times per program. -
Page 30: Setting Station Times
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 28 Setting Station Run Times Station run time determines how long the station will operate during a program watering cycle. Each station can have a different run time assignment in each program. Run time is adjustable from OFF to 4 hours, in 1-minute increments. - Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 29 Note: For information regarding the practical application of Press the button to display the Well Recovery NEXT the PS/MV control features, refer to the examples provided delay period.
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Page 32: Controller Operations
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 30 -To toggle the Pump Enable option Off for this Automatic Mode program, press the –/ button to display PE n In the Automatic mode, the TMC-212 keeps track of the (Pump Enable no). -
Page 33: Manual Mode
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 31 Note: The position of the switch does not PROGR MS Flashing determine which program will run during automatic controller operation. In other words, if a program has an assigned watering day schedule, start time and a station with run time, it will operate automatically regardless of the position of the... -
Page 34: Watering Control Features
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 32 Watering Control Features Skip Stations Once the sprinkler system is running, the following manual control features become available: Press the button one time. NEXT Pause Watering •... -
Page 35: Rain Delay Feature
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 33 Rain Delay Feature Flashing Note: Rain Delay and Season Adjust control features enable quick, temporary changes in operation to help compensate for changes in weather and season. The Rain Delay feature enables all watering operations to be delayed from 1 to 7 days. -
Page 36: Season Adjust Feature
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 34 Season Adjust % Feature Note: The Season Adjust % and Rain Delay features modify controller operation only and do not change the controller’s programmable memory. -
Page 37: Turn Off Operation
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 35 Turn Off Controller Operation When the control dial is turned to the position, controller operation stops immediately. Leaving the control dial in the position enables the controller maintain current time and day, while disabling automatic and manual watering activity. -
Page 38: Appendix
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 36 Appendix - Position the switch setting as necessary. PROGR MS - Press the button once; CL will be displayed NEXT Clearing the Program Memory and begin flashing. -
Page 39: About Automatic Circuit Protection
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 37 About Automatic Circuit Protection Adding a 2-station Expansion Module The TMC-212 features built-in circuit protection to help Note: Expansion modules are available in Standard- prevent damage to the controller caused by excessive surge (TSM-02) and High-surge (TSM-02-H) versions. -
Page 40: Using Pump/Master Valve Controls
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 38 Using Pump Start/Master Valve and Well Recovery Controls The following examples illustrate various practical application of automatic Pump Start/Master Valve (PS/MV) and Well Recovery timing controls and how they affect the program watering cycles Example 1: The irrigation supply is pumped directly from a well. - Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 39 Example 1 Example 2 3:00 Example 3 3:35 3:55 4:10 4:30...
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Page 42: Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with the controller, check the following symptoms, possible causes and remedies. If the problem can not be resolved or you would like assistance with any Toro irrigation product, call 1-800-664-4740 or 1-951-688-9221 (outside U.S.) Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m – 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). -
Page 43: Specifications
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 41 Specifications Cabinet Dimensions: Indoor Model 7.5" W x 8.5" H x 2" D (19cm W x 21.6cm H x 5cm D) Outdoor Model 13.25"... -
Page 44: Warranty
Your remedy is limited solely to the replacement or repair of defective parts. Return the defective part to your local Toro distributor, who may be listed in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under "Irrigation Supplies" or "Sprinkler Sys- tems,"...