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- Page 1 RainMachine Mini-8 User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Weather Data ................... 13 Snooze ..................... 13 Freeze Protect ..................13 Hot Days ....................14 Specifications ....................17 Features ....................17 Environmental ................... 17 Electrical ....................18 Certification ....................18 Warranty ....................18 Legal & Warranty ..................19 RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... -
Page 3: Package Contents
Package Contents User Documentation Figure 1, package contents - RainMachine Mini 8 device (front view) - 24VAC power adapter (cable 1.5m length) - 2 drywall screws - User documentation RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... -
Page 4: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
- Connect the power leads to the terminals marked “24VAC”. - Plug transform into AC wall socket. - System will boot for the first time and will enter in the initial setup mode and the digit display will show letter “A”. RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... -
Page 6: First Time Setup
First Time Setup RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... -
Page 7: Operation
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In order to enable automatic watering, you need to setup at least one program: 1. From RainMachine app, go to Settings / Programs / Add New Program 2. Label your program. Example: “Rose Garden” 3. Select a frequency – how often the program runs 4. -
Page 8: Advanced Program Properties
“Delay between zones”: sets the amount of time between two consecutive zones in a program, to accommodate specific irrigation systems. (Example: extra time to fill up water tanks or to build up water pressure). RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... -
Page 9: Zones, Manual Watering
Zones, Manual Watering ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ From RainMachine app, go to Zones and tap on the ON/OFF switch. To change the watering duration tap on the zone name before starting. From the RainMachine device, touch the UP/DOWN buttons to select the zone number and start watering by touching on the watering can button. -
Page 10: Zones Properties & Master Valve
- Disable / Enable dynamic Weather adjustments for a specific zone. - Use historical averages in case the weather data is not available (automatic seasonal adjustment). Dashboard ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The dashboard screen allows you to view both past and future watering and weather statistics. RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... - Page 11 “Rain”: This graph shows you past and future forecasted rain amounts (inch/day). You can swipe right or left to see more. NOTE: By pressing the “Edit” button, you can rearrange the graphs order or hide them from the dashboard view. RainMachine Mini-8 User manual...
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Page 12: How It Works
How it works Program the RainMachine with the number of minutes (per zone) that are necessary to keep your plants happy in an average summer day. That’s all! Example: Roses, 5 minutes. The RainMachine will then dynamically adjust this base... -
Page 13: Weather Data
Specific time spans (Days, Months, Hours) where no watering takes place. Snooze This is a temporary restriction that skips programs for 1, 2 or more days. Freeze Protect Set a temperature threshold below which watering activity is stopped. RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... -
Page 14: Hot Days
Rain Sensor ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A Rain Sensor can be wired directly to the RainMachine (see Wiring Diagram on page 4). If rain is present during a scheduled program, the program will not start. IMPORTANT: Activate Rain Sensor by open the mobile application and going to “Settings ->... - Page 15 Maximum number of days allowed to accumulate rainfall in the ground to be used for future water need calculations. (default = 2 summer days). NOTE: During Spring/Autumn the field capacity is automatically adjusted to a higher number of days to reflect slower evapotranspiration. RainMachine Mini-8 User manual...
- Page 16 Deleting Wi-Fi settings or forgot password ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Should you need to change your Wi-Fi settings or if you forgot your RainMachine password please go to: http://rainmachine.com/reset RainMachine Mini-8 User manual...
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Page 17: Specifications
- WaterSense, EPA certified. - IPhone and Android apps Environmental - Indoors operating temp: -20C to 50C (-4F to 120F) - To 85% relative humidity, non-condensing Mechanical - Dimensions: 115 x 115 x 27mm - Weight: 170g RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... -
Page 18: Electrical
- AC Input: 24VAC, 50/60Hz, 750mA (adapter included) - Valve output (compatible with all 24VAC irrigation valves): 24VAC, 50/60Hz, max 10VA. - Master valve: 24VAC, 50/60Hz Certification - FCC, CE. Warranty - 2 years standard warranty RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... -
Page 19: Legal & Warranty
INFORMATION OR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MADE BY ANYONE OTHER THAN GREEN INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. THE ELECTRONICS OR GREEN ELECTRONICS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS. CRITICAL CONTROL OR SAFETY SYSTEMS, OR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS. RainMachine Mini-8 User manual... - Page 20 ___________________________________ © 2015 Green Electronics LLC http://www.rainmachine.com...
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