Component overview receiver (figure 1), Sensor/transmitter (figure 2) – Irritrol RainSensor User Manual

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Component Overview

Receiver (Figure 1)

1 - Weather-resistant Cover:

Slides upward to remove. Protects
the receiver module when located
outdoors. Keep the cover installed
at all times other than when
manually operating the receiver.

2 - Antenna wire:

Straighten vertically for the best
reception.

3 - Sensor Status Indicator:

Steady light - Sensor is active
(either rain or freeze).

Blinking light - Indicates receiver
has been bypassed for one rain
cycle. Smart Bypass

TM

button

pressed once. Press again to exit
bypass mode.

4 - Signal Indicator: Indicates quality of last received signal.

Steady light - good signal.

Blinking light - fair signal.

No light - poor signal (relocate Sensor Transmitter).

5 - Smart Bypass

TM

Button:

Press to temporarily override the sensor when active.

Press and hold for 5–7 seconds to turn off the receiver.

6 - Power Indicator:

Steady light - 24 VAC power is connected.

Blinking light - Sensor/Transmitter battery power low, or other communication
problem.

No light - Unit is off or is disconnected from 24 VAC.

7 - Multi-wire Cable: 20" (50cm) color-coded wires provided for controller connections.

Sensor/Transmitter (Figure 2)

1 - Spindle: Press down and hold to

manually test transmitter operation.

2 - Rainfall Adjustment Cap: Adjusts the

Sensor/Transmitter to signal the
receiver when the accumulated rainfall
reaches 1/8" (3mm), 1/4" (6mm), 1/2"
(12mm) or 3/4" (19mm).

3 - Vent Ring: Adjust “dry-out” rate.

4 - Universal Mounting Bracket with

Quick-Clip

TM

: Simplifies installation on

rain gutter, or roof eaves, fences, etc.
Sensor/Transmitter adjusts easily to
the vertical position.

5 - Conduit Adapter: Alternative

mounting option for conduit mount.

6 - Antenna Wire: Straighten downward

for maximum range.

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