Irritrol Rain Dial R - Manual (Page 2)

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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.