DIG 710A Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
710A Series
Single Station Irrigation
Battery Operated Controller
710A-XXX | 710A-ASV-XXX | 710A-011

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………… 1
1. About the controller …………………………………………………… 1
2. Component identification ……………………………………………… 2
3. LCD display and controls ……………………………………………… 4
4. Valve or wall mounting ………………………………………………… 5
5. Installing the batteries ………………………………………………… 6
6. Valve adapter installation 710A-000 …………………………………… 6
7. In-line valve installation 710A …………………………………………… 9
8. Anti-siphon valve installation …………………………………………… 10
9. Changing actuator adapters …………………………………………… 11
10. Manual valve actuator installation ……………………………………… 13
11. Programming ………………………………………………………… 15
12. Setting time and date…………………………………………………… 15
13. Setting watering frequency ……………………………………………… 16
14. Setting start times ……………………………………………………… 19
15 Setting watering run times ……………………………………………… 20
15. Setting the Simplesmart™option (set ET) ………………………………… 21
16. Setting seasonal adjustment (monthly budget) …………………………… 24
17. Rain delay setting ……………………………………………………… 25
18. Events off setting ……………………………………………………… 26
19. Manual watering ……………………………………………………… 28
20. Connecting a rain sensor ……………………………………………… 29
21. Maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs ……………………………… 30
22. Warranty ……………………………………………………………… 32
23. Technical Assistance …………………………………………………… 33

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing DIG’s 710A-Series Single-Station Battery Operated
Controller. This manual describes how to get the 710A-series controller up and
running quickly. After reading this manual and becoming familiar with the basic
functionality of the controller, use the manual as a reference for less common
tasks in the future.
1. ABOUT THE CONTROLLER
The 710A irrigation controller employs the latest irrigation programming features
to allow for complete control of any irrigation system and is available assembled
on an in-line valve, anti-siphon valve, manual valve actuator, or controller only with
solenoid adapters to fit most manufacturers’ valves. The 710A series is available
in single station with a rain sensor connection, and is powered by two AA batteries
that can last up to three years [using name brand alkaline batteries]. The controller
is enclosed in a rugged, compact, waterproof housing to protect it from the
elements and to ensure a long, trouble-free life.
710A.001
Manual Valve Actuator
710A-ASV-XXX
Anti-siphon valve
710A-000
Solenoid only
710A-XXX
In-line Valve
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
1. Controller cover
2. Quick reference label
3. LCD displays the icon-based
applications / programs
4. Seven-button programming keypad: Use for
programming, system on/off, manual
run and reviewing program
5. Battery compartment cap for
two AA alkaline batteries (not included)
6. Rain sensor yellow wire connection
7. Collapsible 36″solenoid wire
8. DC solenoid with 11/16″UN thread
9. Solenoid adapters
10. Manual flow control
11. 3/4″professional grade
in-line valve
12. Solenoid mount adapter
13. Wall/Valve box mounting bracket
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30-920 adapter
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ENTER/EXIT
ADJUSTMENTMODE
TURNON/OFF PROGRAM
START/STOPAMANUAL CYCLE
SCROLLTO SELECT PROGRAM
RAISE/LOWERTHE
SELECTEDVALUE
TOUCHANY BUTTON TO
ACTIVATESCREEN
(30-920)
(30-924) (30-922) (30-921) (30-920)
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Anti-siphon valve
14. Anti-siphon cap
15. 3/4″or 1″pipe thread outlet (FNPT)
16. Manual flow control knob
17. External bleed screw
18 3/4″or 1″ pipe thread inlet (FNPT)
Manual valve actuator
20. Manual flow control knob
21. External bleed screw
22. 3/4″adapter
23. 3/4″seat washer
24. 3/4″washer
25. 1″adapter
26. Seat washer
27. 1″washer
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3. LCD DISPLAY AND CONTROLS
LCD Display
1. Time and Date – Indicates current time and day
2. Set Watering Days – Choose either specific days, odd/even days, or up to once
every 30 days
3. Start Time – Up to five start times per day available
4. Run Time – Watering duration from 1 minute to 5 hours 59 minutes
5. Set ET – Used to set one of the 20 SimpleSmart™presets
6. Set Monthly Budget – Seasonal adjustment setting (5%-200%) in 5%
increments or to fine-tune SimpleSmart™programming
7. Rain Delay – Delay irrigation setting from 1 to 99 days with automatic restart
8. Events Off – Suspends watering for any month or any specific day within
the month.
9. Manual Run – Appears when manual button is pushed
10. Battery Indicator –Flashes when batteries need to be replaced
11. Sensor – Appears only when sensor is connected and active
12. Watering – Appears when valve is open
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Control Buttons
Enter/Exit adjustment mode
Turn On/Off program*
Start/Stop a manual cycle
Scroll to select a program setting to adjust
Raise/Lower the selected value
*NOTE: Turning the controller OFF using the button will suspend all scheduled
programming and OFF will appear on the display. The Manual Run feature will still
function when the controller is OFF.
4. VALVE OR WALL MOUNTING
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4.1 VALVE MOUNTING
1. Slide the controller q into the controller valve
mount w.
2. Press the controller with the valve onto the solenoid
in the desired position.
4.2 WALL MOUNTING
2. Place the mounting plate ron the wall and secure
using three screws (not included).
3. Slide the controller assembly eup and into the
mounting plate to secure. (Mounting solenoid sleeve
is not used).
NOTE: The length of the controller connecting
cable limits the distance between the controller and
the solenoid.
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5. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Open the battery compartment cap by
turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Install two, fresh, brand name,
AA alkaline batteries (not included)
and note the proper direction of the
positive and negative orientation on the
underside of the controller.
3. Insert and screw the battery cap clockwise. Make sure to securely tighten the
cover firmly by hand only. The controller display appears with a day, PM, and
the hour digit flashing. The controller is ready to be installed and programmed.
6. VALVE ADAPTER INSTALLATION 710A-000
The 710A-000 (only) controller includes four adapters to retrofit Rainbird, Hunter,
DIG and Irritrol valves. Follow the instructions below to install.
1. Shut off the main water supply
2. Remove the existing solenoid if applicable.
NOTE: If adapting to an IRRITROL valve, remove the solenoid but leave the
existing solenoid adapter installed.
3. Select the appropriate solenoid adapter associated with the valve (see chart A).
4. Screw the solenoid adapter into the valve bonnet by hand, tighten with pliers if
necessary – but do not over tighten.
5. Thread the 710A-series solenoid into the valve adapter. Hand tighten only.
6. Turn the main water supply on and pressurize the valve; the valve may discharge
water momentarily but should then shut off.
7. Test the controller and the installation by pushing the button (or see
section 20) to perform a manual run. To turn the valve on via the solenoid,
lift the 710A-series controller from the solenoid and turn the solenoid counter
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clockwise 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn, or until you hear or see water flowing through the
valve. To turn the water off, turn the solenoid clockwise 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn and
wait for the a few seconds for the valve to close.
8. Program the 710A-series controller (see section 11).
CHART A
Model Compatible Valves
30-920* DIG, BERMAD series 200, HIT series 500, DOROT series 80,
GRISWOLD series 2000, DW and BUCKNER series VB valves
30-921
INCLUDED
RAIN BIRD DV,DVF,PGA,PEB (1″only),GB,EFB-C P,
BPE,PESB (1″only)and ASVF valves
30-922
INCLUDED
HUNTER series ASV, HPV, ICV,PGV,SRV,IBV and
ASVF valves
30-923*
WEATHERMATIC series 12000, 21000, 8200CR valves
30-924
INCLUDED
IRRITROL series 100, 200B, 205, 217B, 700, 2400, 2500,
2600 and TORO series 220, P220 valves
30-925* SUPERIOR series 950, HUNTER HBV and TORO series
252 valves (1.5″and larger)
30-926*
RAIN BIRD SERIES PEB AND PESB
*AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR DISTRIBUTOR
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SOLENOILD
ADAPTER
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7. IN-LINE VALVE INSTALLATION 710A
Operating pressure: 10-150 PSI
Recommended operating pressure: 10-80 PSI
Warning: Wrap all fittings with Teflon tape. Do not use
pipe cement on the valve as this will damage the valve
and void the warranty.
1. Shut off main water supply.
2. Install a 3/4″ball or gate valve onto the PVC pipe
or to the valve manifold before installing the controller
(Figure F and G).
3. Turn water supply on to flush the line and then shut the
water off using the ball or gate valve.
4. Wrap the male threads of the PVC adapters with
4-6 layers of Teflon tape, then tighten into the valve with a wrench.
5. Glue fittings to PVC main line and allow to dry.
6. Turn water supply on to pressurize the system. The controller will open
momentarily and then will shut off.
7. The unit is now ready to be programmed.
BELOW GROUND INSTALLATION
ABOVE GROUND INSTALLATION
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8. ANTI-SIPHON VALVE INSTALLATION
Operating pressure: 20-150 PSI
Recommended operating pressure: 10-80 PSI
The 710A-ASV controller can be installed directly to PVC
pipe with two PVC male adapters (not included). Inlet 3⁄4″
FNPT, outlet 3⁄4″FNPT.
NOTE: The 710A-ASV or 710A-011 must be installed at least
6″higher than the highest sprinkler head on the system or
back-drainage may occur. Additional control valves must not
be installed downstream of the anti-siphon valve. The valve
must not be operated continuously for more than 12 hours in
any
24-hour period.
Consult local codes for specific details.
1. Flush main line until water runs clear before installation.
2. Shut off main water supply.
3. Install the anti-siphon valve directly to PVC pipe using 3⁄4″
PVC male adapters (Figure H and I) or use 3/4″schedule
80 nipple. The arrow on valve body indicates direction of
water flow. (Figure I)
NOTE: Wrap all fittings with Teflon tape. Do not use pipe
cement on the valve as this will damage the valve and void
the warranty.
Make sure when wrapping fittings with Teflon tape that no excess gets into the
internal assembly. Tighten the fittings with
a wrench, but do not over tighten.
4. Turn the main water supply on and pressurize the system.
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5. To test the 710A, push the button. A click will be heard, indicating the valve is
open. A droplet icon on the upper left of the screen and the run time remaining
will appear on the display in 5 seconds. Check that the system is operating
correctly and push the button again to turn it off. A second click will be heard
indicating that the valve closed. The droplet icon and the manual icon will
disappear from the display and OFF will appear momentarily; then the display will
revert to the time of day.
6. The unit is now ready to be programmed.
9. CHANGING ACTUATOR ADAPTERS
The 710A-011 controller with actuator is factory set to fit a 3/4″brass manual
anti-siphon valve. To install the controller with actuator on a 1″ brass or plastic
manual anti-siphon valve, the 3/4″seat washer and adapter must be removed
and replaced with the 1″adapter and seat washer, which are included in this
box.
1. Turn the actuator so that the seat
washer and the 3/4″threaded
adapter face up.
2. Using pliers, or a 5/16″wrench,
remove the seat washer screw by
turning counter clockwise and pull
off the 3/4″seat washer assembly
(see Figure J).
3. Push the 3/4″threaded adapter
down towards the actuator to ease
the tension on the retainer clip
(see Figure K).
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4. Next, place your thumb on one
side of the retainer clip and with
a pair of pliers grip the other
side of the retainer clip and
pull outwards, away from your
thumb, and upwards, removing
it from the base of the 3/4″
threaded adapter then, remove
the adapter (see Figure L).
5. Install the 1″threaded adapter
by pushing it onto the actuator
stem and making sure the
notch on the adapter lines up
with the notch on the stem of
the actuator
(see Figure M).
6. Spread the retainer clip with your
thumbs and push the retainer into
the adapter until it clicks
(see Figure N).
7. Install the 1″seat washer
assembly as shown. Insert the
seat washer screw into the
bottom of the actuator stem and
tighten turning clockwise
(see Figure O).
NOTE: Do not over-tighten.
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10. MANUAL VALVE ACTUATOR INSTALLATION
Operating pressure: 20-125 PSI
Recommended operating pressure: 20-80 PSI
1. Shut off main water supply.
2. Remove the manual stem from the existing valve and temporarily remove the
anti-siphon cap (Figure P).
3. Replace any existing worn washers with the new ones provided (Figure Q).
4. Install the actuator into the manual anti-siphon valve body by turning actuator
clockwise. Tighten firmly, but do not over tighten (Figure R).
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MANUAL STEM
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WASHERS
VALVE BODY

5. Turn actuator flow control knob clockwise until it stops (Figure S).
6. Turn on main water supply.
7. Activate the solenoid through the controller manual button, a click will be heard
indicating the valve is open (The manual symbol will appear on the display).
8. Turn the actuator flow control knob counter clockwise to allow flow and
check the system to make sure that the sprinklers or the drip system is
working properly (Figure T).
9. De-activate the solenoid through the controller’s manual button, a faint click will be
heard and the valve will close. (The manual symbol will disappear and water flow will
stop). If flow continues, turn flow knob clockwise, one full turn at the time until
flow is stopped, and the valve is shut off.
10. Repeat steps 7 and 9 and make sure that flow is turned on and off.
Note: Turn the flow control knob clockwise to decrease flow,
counter-clockwise to increase flow. For low-flow drip systems below 60
gallons per hour, the flow control knob should be turned no more than 1 to 3
turns up (counter-clockwise) from the fully closed position.
11. The unit is now ready to be programmed.
FLOW CONTROL KNOB FLOW CONTROL KNOB
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11. PROGRAMMING
This section explains the programming features and the steps necessary to assign
irrigation schedules. To program the controller use the or buttons to select the
desired programming mode, then push to make the entry flash and the
buttons to change the value. Only a flashing value can be changed.
NOTE: If the last data entered stops flashing, push again to resume
programming and repeat the steps.
12. SETTING TIME AND DATE
The controller can display the time in either a 12 or 24 hour format.
To change the time format, from the current time:
1. Push and hold the button for three seconds until the display switches
format (AM/PM disappears).
SETTING THE CURRENT TIME AND DATE
To enable the controller to operate properly, the current time and date must
be set.
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1. Push to select the hour and adjust using . AM/PM is changed by
increasing or decreasing the hour.
2. Continue to push to set the minutes, and current month, day, then year.
MONTH DAY YEAR
3. Push to confirm your settings. The current day is selected automatically.
Push to proceed to the next step Set Days .
13. SETTING WATERING FREQUENCY
This setting determines which days the 710A controller will operate. Choose either
watering on specific days of the week, Even/Odd days, hourly, from every 1 to 12
hours, or daily cyclical from once a day up to every 30 days. The controller’s default
setting is to water on all specific days of the week (all days are underscored).
Option 1 – Setting Specific Days of the Week:
1. Push to select Set Days . By default all days are set to water.
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2. Push and M will begin to flash. Advance through days of the week
using . Deselect or select a day to water using .
3. Push to confirm your settings.
Option 2 – Setting Even or Odd Days:
1. Push to select Set Days .
2. Push and M will begin to flash then advance through days of the
week using until Even appears flashing, push to select Odd.
3. Push to confirm your settings.
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WATERING DAY
NON-WATERING DAY

Option 3 – Watering once every X hours (cyclical watering)
Please note that only 1 start time is available in this mode.
1. Push to select Set Days .
2. Push and M will begin to flash then advance through days of the
week using until appears flashing.
3. Push to select to water once every 1 to 12 hours.
4. Push to confirm your settings.
Option 4 – Watering once every X days (cyclical watering)
1. Push to select Set Days .
2. Push and M will begin to flash then advance through days of the
week using until 1 DAY appears flashing.
3. Push to select to water once every 1 to 30 days.
4. Push to confirm your settings.
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