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EVOLUTION
Series Controller
®
User's Guide
EPA WaterSense® Certi ed
For Videos and Information,
Certi ed by
when used with Smart Connect®
Visit Toro.com/Evolution
ICC-ES
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  • Page 1 EVOLUTION Series Controller ® User’s Guide EPA WaterSense® Certi ed For Videos and Information, Certi ed by when used with Smart Connect® Visit Toro.com/Evolution ICC-ES...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Controller Introduction Timing Mechanism - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Internal Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Installation Cabinet Installation/Template - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3...
  • Page 4 Australian Consumer Warranty Statement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back Cover Toro Contact Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back Cover...
  • Page 5: Controller Introduction Timing Mechanism

    Home Button. Use to display the controller’s activity and alert messages. – Help/Setup Button. Use to access and clear alerts, set the controller’s time and date, locate Toro contact information and local service information, as well as modify controller preferences such as the display language and time and date format.
  • Page 6: Internal Components

    Internal Components Figure 2 – Zones and Sensor Terminals VALVE TEST – Use this terminal to test a valve for proper function. 24VAC – 24 VAC Power Source GND – Power Source Ground SENSOR – Sensor Terminals MV PUMP – Master Valve Terminal COM –...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation...
  • Page 8: Power Supply Installation

    Power Supply Installation WARNING: AC power wiring must be installed and connected by quali ed personnel only. All electrical components and installation procedures must comply with all applicable local and national electrical codes. Some codes may require a means of disconnecting from the AC power source installed in the xed wiring and having a contact separation of at least 0.120"...
  • Page 9: Zone Expansion Module Installation

    Zone Expansion Module Installation ® e EVOLUTION controller can be expanded using the optional 4-zone (EMOD-4) or 12-zone (EMOD-12) modules to add more zones to the system. Module Installation Figure 9 Figure 10 ® Step 1 – Open the EVOLUTION controller door and control panel to access the internal components.
  • Page 10: Valve, Pump Relay And Sensor Installation

    Valve, Pump Relay and Sensor Installation Figure 13 SENSOR SENSOR PUMP Step 1 – Route valve wires from the valves, master valves, pump relay and/or sensor into the controller cabinet. Note: 18 AWG (1.0 mm ) multi-wire sprinkler valve connection cable can be used. is cable is insulated for direct burial and is color-coded to simplify installation.
  • Page 11: Setup Screen

    Setup Screen WELCOME SETUP SETUP REGION US/CAN DATE 01/01/13 INITIALIZING LANGUAGE ENGLISH BEGIN WEEK SUNDAY PLEASE WAIT . . . DATE FORMAT MM/DD/YY CLOCK 12 HOUR TIME 12:01AM ® Upon power up, the initialization screen will display brie y. On initial power up, the EVOLUTION will display the SETUP screen.
  • Page 12: Basic Schedule Setup

    Basic Schedule Setup Water Day Selection ® e EVOLUTION controller allows for exible watering by giving you four schedule options: 7-day, Even days, Odd days or Interval days. By default, the 7-day schedule is set for the schedule. To set watering days to Odd, Even or Interval, see the Advanced Functions section.
  • Page 13: Schedule Start Setup

    – Use the Up or Down arrows to select the schedule you want to edit. Press SELECT – Proceed with Basic Schedule editing. Step 3 Note: e Schedule and Zone names can be customized using the Scheduling Advisor Software. Visit www.toro.com/evolution.
  • Page 14: Water Now

    SCHEDULE B ZONES ® Note: e Schedule name can be customized using the EVOLUTION Software which can be accessed at www.toro.com/evolution. Step 3 – From the Home Screen, the schedule can be advance by pressing the Right arrow. HOME 06:02AM...
  • Page 15: Adjust Watering

    Adjust Watering ADJUST WATER Adjust Watering is used to increase or decrease the amount of time a zone(s) will water. SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE B Step 1 – Press the WATER NOW button. Step 2 – Use the Up or Down arrows to select the schedule you want to adjust.
  • Page 16: Turn O Current Operation

    Water Off Turn Off Current Operation Step 1 – Press the WATER OFF button. WATER OFF WATER OFF RESUME WATERING RESUME WATERING NEXT SCHEDULED START NEXT START REMAINS OFF IN 01 DAY Version 2.0 and later IN 02 DAYS Version 2.13 and Newer All currently active automatic schedule(s) and manually activated schedules and zones will turn o .
  • Page 17: Advanced Schedules And Functions

    Advanced Schedules and Functions ® You can access the EVOLUTION controller’s advanced functions by pressing the ADVANCED button and then pressing SELECT button to con rm. In the Advanced Functions, you can activate additional schedules, check and set runtimes and start times to all schedules in one screen, set schedule and zone details, assign sensors to the schedules, perform diagnostics test, check rmware version and reset the controller to factory defaults.
  • Page 18: Schedule Starts

    Schedule Starts e Schedule Starts function allows you to view the three schedules with all four possible start times. Step 1 – While in the ADVANCED menu, use the Up or Down arrows to select the SCHEDULE STARTS. Press SELECT –...
  • Page 19 Set Schedule Type Choose Weekday, Odd, Even or Interval watering days. Weekday Scheduling Selecting Weekday scheduling will activate all 7 days of the week. You can disable any of the 7 days as a non-watering day. Step 1 – While in the ADVANCED/SCHEDULE DETAILS menu, use the Up or Down arrows to select the Schedule you want to edit.
  • Page 20 Interval Day Scheduling Selecting Interval watering allows you to specify the number of days between watering. For example, selecting an interval of 3 will prompt the controller to water every 3rd day. Select interval from 1–31 days. – While in the ADVANCED/SCHEDULE DETAILS menu, use the Up or Down arrows to select the Schedule you Step 1...
  • Page 21 Set Monthly Adjust ® Use the monthly adjust function to allow EVOLUTION to automatically increase or decrease your watering with respect to the seasons for all zones assigned to the schedule. During the winter and spring months, it may be necessary to decrease watering. In the summer months, it might be necessary to increase watering.
  • Page 22: Auxiliary Schedule

    Set MV/Pump Delay Use the MV/Pump Delay function to set a wait time between activating the master valve or pump, and activating the rst zone in the schedule. is delay is usually used to allow the system enough time to build pressure for proper operation, or to ll the irrigation piping system with water.
  • Page 23: Set Start Time

    Set Active Days Step 1 – Use the Up or Down arrows to select the Auxiliary Schedule you want to edit, then press SELECT – Use the Up or Down arrows to navigate to the ACTIVE DAYS, then press the Right arrow or SELECT Step 2 ACTIVE DAYS...
  • Page 24: Sensors

    OPEN if no current is measured. Firmware Update e EVOLUTION controller can be updated by downloading the latest controller rmware from Toro’s website, loading the rmware onto a USB drive, and inserting it into the controller’s USB port.
  • Page 25: Load New Firmware Version On Usb Drive

    ® e EVOLUTION controller’s rmware can easily be updated by downloading the latest software from www.toro.com/evolution/. A USB ash drive is needed for this procedure. Note: Although many USB ash drives may function well with the EVOLUTION® controller, the following USB speci cations are recommended: •...
  • Page 26: Factory Reset

    Evolution Scheduling Advisor software (visit toro.com/Evolution). Toro Contact Access Contact Toro to get the latest contact information. Step 1 – Press HELP/SETUP.
  • Page 27: Set Time/Date

    Step 2 – Use the Up or Down arrows to navigate to SET TIME/DATE. Press SELECT ALERTS CONTACT TORO Step 3 – Use the Up or Down arrows to select TIME or DATE. Navigate to the TIME or DATE SET TIME/DATE...
  • Page 28: Preferences

    Preferences Accessing the Preferences Menu Step 1 – Press the HELP/SETUP button. Step 2 – Use the Up or Down arrows to navigate to PREFERENCES. Press SELECT PREFERENCES LANGUAGE ENGLISH CONTRAST CLOCK 12 HOUR DATE FORMAT MM/DD/YY BEGIN WEEK SUNDAY Set Language You can set the user interface to display in English (default), Spanish, French, German, Italian or Portuguese.
  • Page 29: Home Screen Messages

    Step 2 – Use the Up or Down arrows to select INCHES or METERS. Press SELECT Set Volume Unit (Starting Version 2.13) Step 1 – While in the PREFERENCES menu, use the Up or Down arrows to navigate to VOLUME UNIT. Press SELECT Step 2 –...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Cabinet Dimensions: Internal Transformer, Meets TUV, VDE and SAA Requirements • 11.25” W x 7.75” H x 4.5” D (286 x 197 x 114 mm) Input: 220–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Specifications: Output: 24 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 VA •...
  • Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 32: Electronic Compatibility

    All costs associated with the return of the product are the purchasers’ responsibility. To process the warranty, the retailer must contact Toro Australia via their representative or the phone number listed below.