DIG Irrigation-Mart 710 Series User manual

Features
• Weekly or cyclical program
• Four start times per day in weekly mode
• Irrigation duration – from 1 minute to 12 hours in 1 minute increments
• Water budget from -95% to +95% in 5% increments
• Semi-automatic or manual operation
• Rain delay up to 30 days
• Simple, four button keypad programming
• Withstands harsh climatic conditions
° Completely waterproof
• Can be mounted on a valve or on valve box wall
• Available with 3/4”, 1”, 1 1/2”, 2” valves and 3/4” and
1” actuators to convert most manual antisiphon valves
• Available with rain sensor connection
• Operates using 1, 9-volt alkaline battery
• Up to 2 year battery life
• Uses the DIG R710DC solenoid with 18” wire
with internal manual bleed
710, 740 & 746 Series
Single, Four & Six Station
Battery Operated Controllers
instruction manual
710-075
710-011
740-000

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table of contents
INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………… 3
1. About the controllers …………………………………………………… 3
2. Parts identification ……………………………………………………… 3
3. System components …………………………………………………… 4
4. Valve or wall mounting ………………………………………………… 4
4.1 Valve mounting …………………………………………………… 4
4.2 Wall mounting ……………………………………………………… 4
5. Installation ……………………………………………………………… 5
5.1 Valve and solenoid assembly and installation ………………………… 5
5.2 4 & 6-station installation …………………………………………… 7
5.3 Actuator assembly and installation ………………………………… 8
5.4 Adapter/Seat washer installation …………………………………… 9
6. Using a sensor ………………………………………………………… 10
7. Battery installation ……………………………………………………… 11
8. Programming ………………………………………………………… 12
9. Setting current time and day of the week ………………………………… 12
10. Time format (switching between AM/PM and 24 hour) …………………… 13
11. Valve selection (740-000 or 746-000 only) ……………………………… 13
12. Setting the watering time (duration) ……………………………………… 13
13. Selecting watering frequency …………………………………………… 14
14. Setting a start time – water according to days of week …………………… 15
15. Setting a start time – cyclical or one-time watering ……………………… 16
16. Manual operation via the controller (semi-automatic) …………………… 16
17. Rain Off (shutdown) …………………………………………………… 17
18. Budget ………………………………………………………………… 18
19. Sensor operation ……………………………………………………… 18
20. Missing program data ………………………………………………… 18
21. Flashing low battery warning …………………………………………… 19
22. Constant low battery warning …………………………………………… 19
23. Maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs ……………………………… 20
24. Warranty ……………………………………………………………… 21
25. Technical assistance …………………………………………………… 22

Thank you for purchasing DIG’s 700 series single, four or six-station battery operated
controller. This manual describes how to get the 700 series up and running quickly.
After reading this manual and having been familiarized with the basic functionality of the
controller, this manual can be used as a reference for less common tasks in the future.
1. about the controllers
The 700 series battery operated controller’s employ the latest engineering
improvements for better operation. The 700 series controllers are available in
single, four and six-station configurations and provide advanced and simple
programming features for all types of light commercial applications. The 700 series
is powered by 1, 9-volt battery and wrapped in a compact housing design that
provides enhanced waterproofing capability. The 710, 740 and 746 controllers
operate in conjunction with DIG’s 2-wire DC latching solenoid (R710DC). DIG in-line
globe valves are also available in sizes 3/4” to 2” with the solenoid pre-installed.
2. Parts identification
1. Cover
2. Battery compartment cover
3. Controller display
4. Programming buttons
5. Controller bracket
6. Valve mounting bracket
7. Wall mounting bracket
8. Solenoid wires
9. Sensor wires (optional)
10. Master valve wires (740 & 746 only)
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3. system comPonents
To properly install 700 series controllers the following components are needed:
OPTION 1
• 710-000 Single station controller with R710DC
solenoid or with DIG in-line valve assembly
• Optional valve adapter (see below)
OPTION 2
• 740-000 Four station or 746-000 Six station controller
• DIG in-line valve assembly or R710DC solenoid (one for
each valve used) if using existing valves
• Optional valve adapter (see below)
VALVE ADAPTER
• Models P00-995 and P00-996 are used with RAIN BIRD,
DV, PGA, PEB (3/4” and 1” only), GB, EFB-CP, BPE,
PESB and ASVF valves (adapter sold separately).
4. ValVe or Wall mountinG
4.1 VALVE MOUNTING
1. Press the controller q into the controller valve
mounting bracket w.
2. Press the controller with the valve mounting bracket
onto the solenoid and arrange the controller in a
preferred position (see also pg 6).
4.2 WALL MOUNTING
1. If not assembled, press the controller bracket q into
the back of the controller.
2. Place the mounting plate r on the wall using 3
screws (not included).
3. Slide the controller assembly with the bracket up
and into the mounting plate to secure. (Mounting
solenoid sleeve w is not used).
NOTE: Be aware that the length of the controller
connecting cable limits the distance between the controller and the solenoid.
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Model #03-077
Model #P00-996
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5. installation
5.1 VALVE AND SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Suggested operating pressure: 10-120 PSI (.7 to 10.5 BAR)
Use DIG’s DC valve assembly or solenoid model R710DC.
1. Shut off the mainline to the valve.
2. Install the DIG valve and latching solenoid assembly or unscrew the conventional solenoid
from the valve used and remove the solenoid housing, solenoid stem, plunger, spring,
and O-ring (if necessary).
3. Converting SUPERIOR valves: First, remove the SUPERIOR solenoid and O-ring and
replace with one O-ring (DIG part #30-492) inside the solenoid thread cavity (this O-ring
is included). Install the adapter then, slip the manual handle into the adapter. Attach the
solenoid with the plunger and position the handle at a 45° angle towards the valve outlet
(see B1-C). This creates a manual lever, helpful for manual on/off. Firmly tighten the
solenoid by hand, but do not over tighten.
4. Converting IRRITROL (HARDIE) valves: Leave Irritrol manual handle in place (not applicable
for 205 series). Screw the provided adapter into Irritrol adapter or directly into valve (205
series only). DO NOT use the orange manual handle provided with this installation. Screw
the R710 DC solenoid with the plunger into the adapter.
5. Converting RAIN BIRD valves: Unscrew and remove Rain Bird AC solenoid. Install adapter
model P00-996 into a Rain Bird valve and tighten the adapter with a wrench. Next, install
the R710DC latching solenoid directly into the adapter clockwise and hand tight. DO NOT
use the adapter with the orange handle provided.
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Additional system components
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Additional system components
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6. Splice the solenoid hot wires (red) to the single station controller color-coded
wires (red). Splice the solenoid black wire to the single incoming white wire.
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USE CONVENTIONAL DRY-SPLICE WATERPROOF
CONNECTORS. Leave some slack on each side of the
wires so that repairs, if needed, can be carried out easily
(see D).
NOTE: Subsequent 710 Models (only) will have the
solenoids hard wired into the controller eliminating
the need for waterproof connectors.
7. Mount the controller – see section 4 on page 4 for wall
or valve mounting (see E, G, H).
8. After installation is complete, turn on the water supply
and pressurize the mainline. The valves will open
momentarily and then shut off. Test each valve in
manual operation by moving the manual handle from
left to right to open and right to left to close. Do this to
make sure that the valve is operating correctly (see F).
9. Program the controller
(see section 8 on page 11).
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WARNING: FAILURE TO USE
WATERPROOF CONNECTORS
WILL VOID MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY
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5.2 4 & 6-station instaLLation (740-000 & 746-000 onLy)
notE: Each zone requires a dedicated pair of wires from the controller.
The four (740-000) and six (746-000) station controllers have red and black pairs
of wires numbered for each valve. Notice there are 2 extra sets of wires. One
set of wires (black and red) is stamped with the letter M representing the master
valve, and one set of wires (yellow) with the letter S representing the rain sensor
connection. Connect each of the controller wire sets (each with red and black) to
each solenoid wire (red and black). Connect the red wire from the controller to the
red wire on the solenoids and each of the black wires
from the controller to each black wire on the solenoids
using waterproof connectors (see I).
NOTE: If you install a master valve, it will open
automatically with each valve.
No special programming needed.
NOTE: Do not strip the master valve or sensor
wires unless using master valve or rain
sensor.
IMPORTANT: If a valve remains open
in manual operation, you may need to
examine the solenoid and the adapter to
see that they are installed correctly.
Make sure the adapter is firmly
secured but do not over tighten the
solenoid to the valve (and do not
cross thread the adapter into the
solenoid cavity).
NOTE: The solenoid operates only
with standard 2-way normally closed valves.
CAUTION: For all valves with built-in internal manual bleed lever, make sure
the lever is in closed position. Do not move the manual lever after installing the
solenoid using the valve adapter. If the manual lever on the valve is used, it can
damage the adapter outlet port causing the valve to stay open.
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5.3 DC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
NOTE: Subsequent 710 Models (only) will have the solenoids hard wired into the
controller eliminating the need for waterproof connectors.
The actuator comes factory assembled to fit 3/4” CHAMPION and ORBIT brass
manual anti-siphon valves. Included in the package are adapters to fit 1”
CHAMPION, ORBIT brass manual anti-siphon valves, and 3/4”
and 1” RAIN BIRD and ORBIT plastic manual anti-siphon
valves.
Maximum operating pressure: 125 PSI
NOTE: Please select the proper adapter.
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WARNING: FAILURE TO USE WATERPROOF CONNECTORS
WILL VOID MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
ASSEMBLY FOR ALL PLASTIC
VALVES & 1 IN. BRASS VALVES
CHAMPION & ORBIT adapter for 1
in. brass & RAINJET, RAIN BIRD &
ORBIT 3/4 in. & 1 in. plastic
1 in. brass washer
Retainer clip
1 in. 3/4 in. seat washer body
1 in. Seat washer for 3/4 in.
and 1 in. plastic valves & 1 in.
brass valves
Main screw for seat washer
assembly
Actuator stem
Solenoid adapter
Seat washer assemblies
AS FACTORY ASSEMBLED FOR
3/4 IN. BRASS VALVES ONLY
CHAMPION, RAIN BIRD & ORBIT
3/4 in. brass adapter
3/4 in. brass washer
Retainer clip
3/4 in. seat washer body
3/4 in. seat washer for
3/4 in. brass valve
Main screw for seat washer
assembly
Manual flow control
Solenoid
External
bleed screw

5.4. ADAPTER/SEAT WASHER INSTALLATION
The actuator is factory setup to fit 3/4 in. brass
manual anti-siphon valves. To install the actuator
on 1 in. brass anti-siphon valves and all other
manual plastic valves, the 3/4 in. seat washer
and adapters must be removed and replaced
with the 1 in. adapter and seat washer which are
included in this box.
1. Turn the actuator so that the seat washer and the
3/4 in. threaded adapter facing up.
2. Using pliers, remove the seat washer screw by
turning counter clockwise and pull off the 3/4 in.
seat washer assembly (see Figure A).
3. Push the 3/4 in. threaded adapter down (see
Figure B).
4. 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 then upwards,
removing it from the base of the
3/4 in. adapter threaded. Next, pull off the
3/4 in. threaded adapter from the actuator stem
(see Figure C).
5. Install the 1 in. 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 D).
6. Spread the retainer clip with your thumbs and
push the retainer into the adapter until it clicks
(see Figure E).
7. Install the 1 in. seat washer assembly making
sure the plastic is on top and the rubber is facing
down. Insert the seat washer screw into the
bottom of the actuator stem and tighten with
pliers by turning clockwise (see Figure E).
NOTE: Do not over-tighten.
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INSTALLATION
1. Shut off main water supply.
2. Remove the manual stem
from the existing valve and
temporarily remove the
anti-siphon cap (see A).
3. Replace any existing worn
washers with the new ones
provided.
4. Install the actuator with the
controller into the manual anti-siphon valve body by turning actuator clockwise.
Tighten firmly, but do not over tighten (see B).
5. Turn on main water supply.
6. Splice the solenoid hot wires (red) to the controller color-coded wires
(red). Splice the solenoid white wire to the single incoming black wire. USE
CONVENTIONAL DRY-SPLICE WATERPROOF CONNECTORS. Leave slack on
each side of the wires so that repairs, if needed, can be carried out easily.
7. After installation is complete, test each valve in manual mode through the
controller (see section 16 on page 16). Adjust the flow by turning the flow
control knob, making sure that each valve is operating correctly.
8. Program the controller (see section 8 on page 12).
6. usinG a sensor
1. Carefully strip each of the controller’s two yellow sensor wires.
2. Select a normally open sensor, or configure the sensor to be normally open (see
sensor instructions).
3. Connect 1 of each yellow wire from the controller to each of the normally open
wires from the sensor USING WATERPROOF CONNECTORS.
4. When the sensor is active, appears on the display and the sensor will
override the program when triggered.
5. Do not strip or cut the wire if a sensor is not used.
6. Follow the sensor manufacturer’s instructions for calibrating the sensor.
7. Compatible rain sensors: Hunter Mini Click NO and Rain Bird RSD.
Anti-Siphon Cap
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Manual Stem
Flow control knob

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7. battery installation
Rotate the battery compartment cover handle counter clockwise to the “11
o’clock” position to remove the cover (see A). Insert one 9-volt alkaline battery
onto the terminal clips and slide the battery into the sleeve. Insert the battery into
the battery compartment and reinstall the cover (see B-C). The controller display
appears briefly followed by a water droplet on the lower left side of the display. The
droplet will flash momentarily and shut off. When the display flashes “12:00” the
controller is ready to be programmed.
IMPORTANT: To replace the battery compartment cover, insert the battery
compartment cover with the handle in the “11 o’clock” position and then rotate the
cover 1/4” clockwise to avoid breaking the cover guide pin.
IMPORTANT: Do not install battery before splicing
controller/solenoid wires (see section 5).
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8. ProGramminG
This section explains the programming features, use of buttons and the steps
necessary to assign irrigation schedules. To program the controller use the left
button to select the desired programming mode, the right button to make the entry
flash and the plus minus buttons to change the value.
Note: Only a flashing character can be changed.
DIG controllers are programmed with the aid of four buttons:
Use to select the desired programming mode
Use to lower the value of the selected parameter (e.g. deducts an hour)
Use to raise the value of the selected parameter (e.g. adds an hour)
Use to select the parameter to be changed (hour, minute, etc.). To implement
the changes, the selected parameter must be flashing.
If no changes are implemented, the controller will always revert to the main screen.
9. settinG current time and day of the WeeK
To enable the controller to operate properly, the
current time and current day of the week
must first be set. The steps below explain
how to set the day and time.
Press and the hour digit will flash. Use
the or to set the current hour (note
AM and PM designations). Press and the minute digit flashes. Set the current
minute using or . Press and a flashing arrow will appear under “M” for
“Monday”. Use the or to move the arrow to current day. Press to proceed
to the next step.
Note: If the last data entered stops flashing, press again to resume programming.

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10. time format (sWitchinG betWeen am/Pm and 24 hour)
The default time format is AM/PM. There is
also a 24 hour time format option. It is a simple
process to switch between the two formats.
Press several times until appears.
Press and the hour digit will flash. Press the
and simultaneously. The clock reading switches from AM/PM to a 24 hour
time display or vice versa.
NOTE: The time display format can be switched at any step in the programming process.
11. ValVe selection (740-000 & 746-000 only)
The four and six station controllers allow each
station to be independently programmed. First
select the desired valve following these steps:
Press until appears with an arrow above
the valve number. Press . The arrow above
the valve number will flash. Move the flashing arrow to the desired valve number
by pressing or . Press to proceed to the next step. To program other
station, first select the station number then repeat programming the station.
NOTE: This screen appears only on the 4-station (740-000) or 6-station (746-000)
controller.
12. settinG the WaterinG time (duration)
This setting determines the length of time that
the valve will remain open.
Press until appears. Press and the hour/
minute digits flash. Set the desired number of
hours by pressing or . Press again and
the minute digits flash. Set the desired number of minutes by pressing or .
Press to proceed to the next step.

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13. selectinG WaterinG frequency
This setting determines which days the controller will operate. Choose either
A) Watering According to the Days of the Week or B) One-time Irrigation or
C) Cyclical Irrigation.
Press until appears. Press and a flashing arrow appears at the top of the
display, under Monday. At this stage select one of 3 options:
A. Watering according to the days of the week
B. One-time only watering or cyclical watering
C. Cyclical Mode
A. WATERING ACCORDING TO THE DAYS OF THE WEEK
To select a watering according to the days of the
week, press and move the flashing arrow to
the desired day of the week. Press and the
arrow under the selected day stops flashing. In a
few seconds the arrow moves one position to the
right, and flashes under the next day of the week.
Select additional days of the week in the same manner.
Press to proceed to the next step.
To cancel a scheduled watering day press and move the arrow under the
selected day. Press under the selected day, the arrow will disappear and the
flashing arrow will move one position to the right, and appear at the next day of the
week. Cancel additional scheduled irrigation days in the same manner.
Press to proceed to the next step.
B. ONE-TIME IRRIGATION IN CYCLICAL MODE
This option is used to program the controller to
operate the system one-time only, for the irrigation
period as set in watering time (durations).
Press until appears. Press several times (for all the days of the week)
until appears, and flashes on the display.
NOTE: In cyclical mode only 1 start time is available.
See section 15 for setting start time.

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C. CYCLICAL MODE TO WATER EVERY X DAYS
Press until appears. Press several times
(to advance all the days of the week) until
appears, and flashes on the display. With the
display flashing, press or . The number of
days between watering appears on the display.
For example, if “every 30 days” appears, watering will take place once every thirty
days for the irrigation period as set in duration. To change the number of days
press or . Press to proceed to the next step.
14. settinG a start time –
WaterinG accordinG to days of WeeK
In this step, up to 4 separate irrigation start
times can be programmed in the weekly mode
(watering according to the days of the week).
Press until START I appears. The word OFF
(or the last start time entered) appears. Press
the word OFF flashes. Press or to set the desired start time hour (note AM
and PM). Press the minute will flash. Press or to set the desired start time
minute. Press to set START II and repeat the same steps for start times number
II, III, and IV for zones 2, 3 and 4 as needed.
To cancel one of the start times select it by pressing . Then press and the
hour digit flashes. Press or until the word OFF appears.
NOTE: Zones do not operate sequentially. Start time(s) must be entered for each
zone. Calculate each run time to avoid overlapping.

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15. settinG a start time – cyclical or one-time
WaterinG (With oPtion to delay ValVe start time)
This program is used to pre-set the valve start
time (only one start time available) and the
number of day(s) to delay the valve start time.
The number of day(s) to delay option will appear
on the display to the right of the irrigation start
time above the word “days”.
In this feature 0 days = program starts today; where 1 = program starts tomorrow,
etc. (start can be delayed up to 30 days).
Press until START I appears or the last opening time entered appears on the
display. Press and the hours and the AM/PM digits flash. Set the desired
opening hour by pressing the or (note: AM and PM designations appear to
the left of the hour digits). Press and the minute digits flash. Repeat the same
steps for setting the minutes. To delay watering press again. The number above
“days” flashes. Press or to change the number of days to delay the start
time from today.
16. manual oPeration Via the controller
(semi-automatic)
This option turns on the valve at any time and operates the system for the defined
irrigation period. The valve will automatically close at the end of the irrigation
period. The originally programmed irrigation schedule continues to function at the
times set. (Model 740 & 746 see section 11 to select other valve.)
NOTE: In order to use semi-auto feature the controller must be programmed with
the current day & time, duration, watering day & start time.
There are 2 ways to use the “semi-auto” feature.
Method 1: From the now screen ( ) press and
hold down the button for a few seconds. A
water droplet icon and a appears in the
display with the countdown of the remaining
irrigation duration appearing a few seconds
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for the pre-programmed duration. If watering needs to be stopped before the full
duration; simply press the button again.
Method 2: Press until appears. Press
to open the valve. The word ON is displayed and
a water droplet appears on the lower left side of
the display. After 5 seconds, a count down of the
remaining irrigation duration appears.
To close the valve manually before the end of the
manual cycle press until ON appears again. Press to close the valve.
17. rain off (shutdoWn)
This option is used to temporarily suspend the
controller operation. The irrigation schedule
remains stored in the controller memory, but is
not implemented until the suspension is
canceled. The suspension option disables the
valve.
Press until appears. Press and hold down for 5 seconds until appears
flashing. The controller is now suspended. To restore control to the controller,
press until appears, and then press and hold down the until the
disappears.
RAIN OFF can be used while a valve has been activated.
If an attempt is made to operate the valve manually while the controller has been
suspended, or if the valve is programmed to open, the word “rain” appears, and
the valve will not open.

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18. budGet
Watering durations may need to be increased
in hot weather and decreased in cool or wet
weather. This can be done without affecting
programmed schedules by specifying a
percentage increase or decrease.
Press until appears, wait until no digit is
flashing. Press simultaneously until 00+% is displayed. Press and the 00
flashes. Press or to increase or decrease the percentage as necessary (in
5% increments from -95% to +95%). Displayed on the “now ” screen is +% or
–% when a budget choice is entered.
19. sensor oPeration
To connect a sensor to the 700 series controllers, see section 6 on page 9. In the
current time mode, the sensor icon will appear when the sensor is tripped and
“SOFF” will appear in the manual mode if a manual start is attempted.
20. missinG ProGram data
During “manual” operation via the irrigation
controller “no Prog” appears on the display (see
section 16 on page 15), indicating that no time
duration has been set for the valve. In this case,
automatic opening of the valve is disabled.

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21. flashinG loW battery WarninG
When the batteries are low, a flashing battery icon appears. In this state, the
batteries still enable valve operation, but must be promptly replaced.
After replacing the batteries, press any button to
resume controller operation.
Programmed data is retained if batteries are
replaced within a 30 second time period.
HINT: Simply replace one battery at a time.
22. constant loW battery WarninG
When the batteries are low and not replaced in a
timely manner, the battery icon is displayed. All
other display elements disappear and all valves
are closed. Replace batteries promptly, and press
any button to resume controller operation.
Programmed data is retained if batteries are
replaced within a 30 second time period.

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23. maintenance, troubleshootinG and rePairs
• Batteries should be removed if the irrigation controller will not be operated for a prolonged
period.
• Under normal usage, batteries (alkaline) will last for a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of
2 years.
• It is good operating practice to replace old batteries with new ones at the start of the
irrigation season.
• In-line valve recommended operating water pressure range: 10-80 PSI.
• In-line valve operating pressure range: 10-150 PSI.
• Actuator recommended operating water pressure range: 25-90 PSI.
PROBLEM: In-line valve does not open during automatic operation or during “manual”
operation via irrigation controller
CAUSE: Weak battery
SOLUTION: Replace battery
PROBLEM: No display
CAUSE: Weak battery
SOLUTION: Replace battery
PROBLEM: Valve does not close despite solenoid activation
CAUSE: Valve is installed backwards
SOLUTION: Reverse valve
PROBLEM: In-line valve does not close despite solenoid activation
CAUSE: Outlet flow may be too low
SOLUTION: Increased flow rate by adding drip emitters or micro sprinklers
CAUSE: The solenoid orifice or adapter inlet if used is blocked
SOLUTION: Flush and clear port
PROBLEM: In-line valve does not fully close
CAUSE: Debris stuck in diaphragm
SOLUTION: Remove bonnet and diaphragm and clean diaphragm
PROBLEM: Valve does not open.
CAUSE: Actuator ports are blocked.
SOLUTION: Shut off water supply, remove solenoid and solenoid
adapter, open water supply momentarily and flush out solenoid
ports. Reinstall solenoid. Open water supply and test manually.
For additional troubleshooting please visit: www.digcorp.com/700_troubleshooting