Irritrol Rain Dial R User Manual

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Table of Contents

Features

2

Control Module Interface

2

Battery Installation

3

Internal Controller Components 4
Controller Installation

5

Installing the Controller Cabinet 5
Connecting the

Valve Control Wiring

5

Connecting an

Earth Ground Device

6

Connecting the Power Source

6

Controller Station Test

8

Setting Up an Irrigation Schedule 8
Manual Operation

10

Contact Information

12

Specifications 12

Features

Modular design. Permits easy access to connection terminals and battery. “Snap-out”

design allows the controller to be programmed from any location.

Remote control ready

Three independent watering programs

Three start times per program

Scheduling flexibility

Control Module Interface (see opposite graphic)

1 - Program Switch

Three-position slide switch used to select Program A, B or C for setup, program review

and manual operation.

2 - LCD Display

High-contrast LCD panel displays all controller programming and operating information.

3 - Plus and Minus Buttons

Push buttons used to increase and decrease display values during controller setup,

programming and manual operations. Adjusts values incrementally (press and release) or

by rapid scrolling (press and hold).

4 - Dial

A 25-position rotary switch used to select stations, start times, watering days and special

functions for setup, programming and manual operations.

5 - Manual Button

Push button used to start and control manual operations by station. Also serves as

a “Next” button to step forward through various setup, programming and manual

operations.

6 - Function Switch

A three-position slide switch used to select one of three controller

function modes:

Off or Stop -

Stops all current watering operations, and prevents all automatic

and manual operations.

Set Programs - Enables automatic watering program setup values to be selected

and changed.

Run or Manual - Normal switch position for all automatic and manual watering

operations.

7 - Semi-Auto Start Button

Push button used to manually start an automatic watering Program. Also used to initiate

the Station Test Run operation.

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