Galcon 6100 Series User manual

Main Features (Not including “S” series*):
• Independent programming of each individual valve
• Weekly or cyclical programming
• 4 operations per day at each valve in weekly program mode
• Irrigation duration: 1 minute to 12 hours
• Irrigation frequency in cyclical program: from once a day to once every thirty days
• Waterproof (IP68)
• Weather resistant
• Irrigation duration modifiable as a function of percentage entered
• Operation of 1 to 6 valves and from master valve
• Option of manual computerized operation of each individual valve
• Option of sequential manual operation
• Powered by 9V alkaline batteries
• Option to connect to a sensor
• Operational temperature -10°C to 70°C
* The “S” series features are detailed in Chapter 7
Battery Operated Irrigation Controller
Installation and Operating Instructions
6100 Series

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1. Irrigation Controller Parts Identification..................................................................................................................... 4
2. Manual-Mechanical Operation............................................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Installing the Controller in the System........................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Battery Connection............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Installing on the Wall..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Installing on the Wall..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Wiring the Controller to a 2-wire Solenoid................................................................................... 8
3.5 Wiring the Controller to a 3-wire Solenoid................................................................................... 9
4. Irrigation Programming.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Setting the Current Time and Day of the Week............................................................. 11
4.2 Switching Between AM/PM and 24 Hour Time Format............................11
4.3 Valve Selection................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Setting the Irrigation Duration........................................................................................................................................... 12
4.5 Selecting Days of the Week for Irrigation......................................................................................... 13
4.6 Setting Irrigation Start Times................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.7 Example: Programming a Weekly Irrigation Program..................................... 14
5. Additional Functions........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 One-time Irrigation............................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Periodic Irrigation..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.3 Setting a Day and Time for Opening in A
Periodic Plan and in a one-time Plan............................................................................................................. 17
5.4 Example of Defining a Periodic Irrigation Program................................................ 17
5.5 Computerized Manual Operation of the Valve.................................................................... 18
5.6 Serial Manual Operation for all Valves......................................................................................................... 19
5.7 Downtime........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.8 Addition and Reduction in Percentages................................................................................................ 20
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6. Additional Views............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Valve in Waiting Mode.............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
6.2 Blinking Alert for Low Batteries....................................................................................................................................... 22
6.3 Steady Alert for Low Batteries............................................................................................................................................. 22
6.4 Missing Definition in the Irrigation Program............................................................................. 22
6.5 Sensor........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
7. Instructions for Series S Controllers
DC-1S, DC-2S, DC-4S, DC-6S......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
7.1 Main Features of the S Series.............................................................................................................................................. 24
7.2 Defining the Duration of Irrigation in a
Periodic Irrigation Program.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
7.3 Opening a Window After the Start Time.............................................................................................. 26
7.4 Sensor........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
8. Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair......................................................................................................... 27
9. Warranty Certificate.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

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1. Irrigation Controller Parts Identification
1. Cover
2. Controller display
3. Push buttons
4. Adaptor
5. Solenoid
6. Mechanical operation lever
7. Hydraulic valve
8. Battery compartment cover
The irrigation valve can be opened regardless of the controller’s operation.
This mode is useful when immediate irrigation is required, and the controller
is not assembled yet. The operating lever is below the solenoid.
The lever has 3 positions:
1. AUTO – Mid position
2. CLOSE - Rotating clockwise
3. OPEN - Rotating counter clockwise
NOTE: In normal working conditions,
the lever should be in the middle, in
AUTO position.
2. Manual-Mechanical Operation

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3. Installing the Controller in the System
3.1 Battery Connection
a. Open the battery compartment cover (1).
b. lnsert the batteries according to your model (for 9V controller one battery
needs to be inserted, and for 18V two batteries) (2).
NOTE - AII controller display elements appear briefly on the display,
followed by a blinking at 12:00. The controller is now ready to be
programmed.
Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure the pins are in
place, and then rotate the cover 1/8 of a turn to the right. Be sure to do
so, otherwise the battery cover pins might break!
CLOSE

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The controller can be installed on the solenoid or on the wall.
Place the base of the controller (1) on the solenoid (2). Position the
solenoid wires so that they will go through the opening in the base.
Connect the controller (3) to the base.
NOTE: Assembly of a filter upstream of the valve is mandatory!
3.2 Installing on the Wall
The controller makes a soft click sound when
properly connected to the base.
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a. Attach the wall mounting plate (1) on the wall using 3 screws (2) (not
included).
b. Remove the bracket (3) from the controller and mount it on the wall
adapter by sliding it downwards onto the mounting plate.
c. Press the controller (4) into the bracket.
The controller fits the bracket with a small click
3.3 Installing on the Wall

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3.4 Wiring the Controller to a 2-wire Solenoid
The controllers have pairs of red and black wires numbered for the number
of valves in the controller. 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 sensor connection.
1. Connect each pair of cables coming out of the controller to each pair of
solenoid cables.
2. The wiring area should be protected from moisture by an airtight box.
3. Connect the black wire coming out from the solenoid to the black wire
of the controller, according to the valve number. The valve number is
marked on the wires on the controller
4. Connect the red wire from the solenoid to the corresponding red wire in
the controller, according to the valve number
NOTE - If you install a master valve, it will open automatically with
each valve. No special programming is needed.
NOTE: The controller and its cables are waterproof. In order to
preserve the waterproof characteristics it is important not to expose
the wires that are not being used.
NOTE - Do not uncover the master valve or sensor wires, unless
using master/sensor

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3.5 Wiring the Controller to a 3-wire Solenoid
Labeled cables (1) emerge from the controller. The end of each cable is
protected by a cover that must be removed prior to connecting the cable.
NOTE: The controller and its cables are waterproof. In order to
preserve the waterproof characteristics it is important not to expose
the wires that are not being used.
To preserve watertightness the following instructions need to be followed:
• Connect the cables to the valves (3) using the special waterproof
connectors (2) supplied with the product. See illustration.
1. Cut the cover of the cable coming out of the controller (1) near the end of
the cable and expose the cable leads from the outer black insulating sleeve
only. The solenoid cables have three wires: white, red and black. Do not
expose the three wires from their colored insulation
2. Connect the wires to the waterproof connector (2).
Connect the valves to the cables emerging from the controller according to the
illustration and explanation below.

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4. Irrigation Programming
This section describes the programming steps for a simple irrigation
schedule.
The next section deals with more advanced irrigation operations.
The irrigation controller is programmed with the aid of 4 buttons:
Enter Button - Used to switch between the desired programming
modes
Set Button - Used to select the parameter to be changed (e.g. hour,
minute, etc.) The selected parameter can only be changed when its
icon is blinking on the display.
Plus Button - Increases the value of the selected parameter (e.g. adds
an hour).
Minus Button - Decreases the value of the selected parameter (e.g.
decreasing an hour).
SET
PLUS
MINUS
ENTER