Gardena 4030 User manual

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Watering Controller
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Proper use
Contents
GARDENA Watering Controller 4030 / 6030
Translation of the original instructions from German.
Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the information they
contain. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the product, the
proper use and the safety instructions.
AFor safety reasons, children and young people under the age of 16, as well as people
not familiar with these operating instructions, should not use this product. Persons with
reduced physical or mental abilities may use the product only if they are supervised or
instructed by a responsible person. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the product. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
vPlease keep these instructions in a safe place.
1. Where to Use your GARDENA Watering Controller . . . . . . . . . . 15
2. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. Initial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6. Putting Out of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7. Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9. Service / Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Watering Controller
The Watering Controller is suitable for use indoors and in outdoor
locations protected against rain.
This Watering Controller is part of a garden irrigation system.
Recommended accessories: the watering valve (24V) Art. 1278,
the valve boxes Art. 1254 / 1255 and the connection cable
Art. 1280 and the cable clips Art. 1282.
These products allow you to set up fully automatic irrigation sys-
tems, which can be designed to cater for varying water require-
ments of different plant areas and ensure that the entire system
functions correctly in case of insufficient water supply.
Compliance with the operating instructions provided by GARDENA
is a prerequisite for proper use of the Watering Controller.

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3. Function
1Time key: Selects date and time.
2Channel key: Calls the channels.
3Man. key: Manually opens / closes individual
channels.
4% Run-Time key: Calls up the % run-time function.
5Rain Off key: Selects a watering break.
6▲-▼keys: Changes data already entered.
(If you press and hold down the ▲-▼
keys you can change data in the quick
run-through mode.)
7OK key: Confirms the settings you selected
using the ▲-▼keys.
8Date and time display:
Indicates the day of the week, date and current time.
9Status display:
Indicates the current programming or watering status.
0% Run-Time display:
Sets the duration of watering between 10 - 200% for all
channels.
AKey lock:
Protects against unintentional changing of settings (the reset
function cannot be locked).
BBattery status display:
When the Low Battery display flashes, the battery is almost
empty and has to be replaced.
When the Low Battery display appears, the battery is empty
or no battery has been inserted.
The Low Battery display is re-set once the new battery has
been inserted.
The Watering Controller must be used only for controlling
commercially available 24 V (AC) valves. The electric power
consumption per channel must not exceed 600 mA
(a GARDENA Irrigation Valve Art. 1278 requires 150 mA).
Please note
2. Safety Instructions
Watering Controller:
The Watering Controller must only
be operated with the 24-V (AC)
power supply unit provided.
vProtect the 24-V (AC) power supply unit
from moisture when connected.
The Watering Controller is not splash proof.
In order not to lose any data in the event of
power failure, an alkaline 9 V block battery
(type 6LR61) must be used for buffering data.
We recommend using batteries manufactured
by Duracell and Energizer (do not use
rechargeable batteries).
Keypad:
Watering Controller display:
7
1 2
3
4
5
6
8
9
B
F
E
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A
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Connecting your Watering
Controller:
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9
B
F
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C
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CSensor display:
If the sensor is inserted, the DRY or WET status report
appears. When WET is displayed the watering programs
are disabled.
DProgram / channel display:
Indicates which program of the particular channel is being
programmed. If a channel is currently open, the frame of the
opened watering channel flashes.
EDisplay of watering times:
Indicates the start time and duration of watering.
FManual watering display:
When manual watering is selected, Run Time Man. is
displayed.
GWatering cycles / watering days:
To display the watering cycles (24 h every day, 2nd every
2nd day, 3rd every 3rd day, Odd every odd day Even every
even day) or the programmed watering days (Mo, Tu, We, Th,
Fr, Sa, Su).
4. Initial Operation
ATTENTION !
AThe Watering Controller is ruined if the power
supply unit is connected to terminals other than
the 24 V AC terminals!
VConnect the power supply unit to the 24 V AC
terminals only!
Before programming your Watering Controller, install a 9-V
battery to prevent loss of data if a power failure occurs.
1. Release snap lock 1and open cover 2.
2. Connect the cable of the power supply unit to the 24 V AC
terminals.
3. Connect the cables for the valves (e.g. 7-wire GARDENA
Connection Cable Art. 1280 for up to 6 valves) to the
terminals for the channels (CHANNELS 1…) and C
(see also
“Connecting the valves” ).
4. If required, connect the sensor (e.g. GARDENA Moisture Sensor
Art. 1188) using the accompanying adapter cable z
Sand connect
the latter to the SENSOR terminals.
5. If necessary (e.g. Art. 1273) connect the cable for the master
channel to the PUMP terminals (see “Master channel” ).
6. Remove the empty battery as necessary: Depress the clip z
L
(the battery is released) and remove the empty battery.
7. Attach the battery 3to the battery clip 4and insert it into the
battery compartment 5.
8. Close cover 2and let snap lock 1engage.
9. Plug the mains plug of the 24 V (AC) power supply unit into a
mains socket.
After this it is necessary to set the date and time
(see 5. Operation “Setting the date and time”).
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2
5
3
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Master Channel:
Connecting the valves:
The master channel is a channel that can be operated at the same
time as other channels. This is important, for example, if you want
to use a pump to supply your irrigation system with water and if
the pump should always be activated each time an irrigation valve
is activated.
The pump can be operated, for example, using the GARDENA
Pump Control Art. 1273 that is connected to the master channel.
The example shows the connection of 2 valves Art. 1278 in the
Valve Box Art. 1255 to the Watering Controller 4030 / 6030.
As the output of the Watering Controller is 24 V AC (alternating
current) for switching the valves, it is does not matter which of
the two cables of a valve is inserted into C.
Labelling the valves:
1Label the valves (1
- 6), so that the channels (CHANNELS 1,
CHANNELS 2, …) of the Watering Controller can be clearly
assigned to the valves.
Connecting the valves to the Valve Box:
2Connect one cable of the valve V1 to the cable terminal 1of
the valve box.
3Connect the other cable of the valve V1 to a cable terminal C
of the valve box (All 4 cable terminals Care interconnected
and equivalent to one another).
4Connect one cable of the valve V2 to the cable terminal 2of
the valve box.
5Connect the other cable of the valve V2 to a cable terminal C
of the valve box.
Other valves can be connected similarly to V1 and V2 .
Connecting the Watering Controller to the Valve Box:
6Connect a cable terminal Cof the Watering Controller to a
cable terminal Cof the valve box. Both cable clips Care
connected to each other and equivalent.
7Connect the cable terminal of channel 1 CHANNELS 1 to
the cable terminal 1of the valve box.
8Connect the cable terminal of channel 2 CHANNELS 2 to
the cable terminal 2of the valve box.
Other channels can be connected similarly to CHANNELS 1
and CHANNELS 2 .
Cable cross-section of the connection cable:
The maximum permissible distance between the Watering
Controller and the valve depends on the cross-section of the
connection cable. For a distance of 30 m, the cross section is
0.5 mm2and 0.75 mm2for a distance of 45 m. No more than
3 valves must be in operation at the same time.
The GARDENA connection cable Art. 1280 is 0.5 mm2in size
and is 15 m long. Up to 6 valves can be connected using this
cable. The connection cable can be connected so that it is
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The two screws (not supplied) for attaching the Watering
Controller have to be screwed into place 80 mm apart and the
screw head diameter must not exceed 8 mm.
1. Screw the screws 6into the wall 80 mm apart.
2. Attach the Watering Controller.
3. Release snap lock 1and open cover 2(see
“Connecting
your Watering Controller” ) and mark hole for screw 6of the
elongated hole 7.
4. Screw the screw 6into the elongated hole 7for fixation.
5. Close cover 2and let snap lock 1engage.
5. Operation
5.1 Basic Programming
Date and Time (Time Key)
You can end the programming mode at any time by pressing the
Time key.
You must set the date and time before you can set the watering
programs. The day of the week is selected automatically using
the date. When the Time key is pressed, all the valves are clo-
sed as a precaution.
1. Plug in the power supply unit – or – press the Time key.
YEAR
and date-year flash in the display.
2. Select the date-year using the ▲-▼keys (e.g. 2010 ) and
confirm by pressing the OK key.
MONTH
and date-month flash.
3. Select the date-month using the ▲-▼keys (e.g. 05 ) and
confirm by pressing the OK key.
Day
and date-day flash.
4. Select the date-day using the ▲-▼keys (e.g. 23 ) and
confirm by pressing the OK key.
TIME
and time-hours flash.
5. Select the time-hours using the ▲-▼keys (e.g. 12 hours) and
confirm by pressing the OK key.
TIME
and time-minutes flash.
6. Select the time-minutes using the ▲-▼keys (e.g. 30 minutes)
and confirm by pressing the OK key.
The date and time have been set and the main level is displayed.
Wall-mounting the Watering
Controller:
Setting the date and time:
1.
2.
3.
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5.
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Watering Programs (Channel Key)
Prerequisite: The date and time have been set.
To give you a better overview, we recommend that before starting
to enter the watering data you enter the data for your valves into
the watering plan in the appendix of these operating instructions.
You can save 3 watering programs for each channel (a maximum
of 3 programs x 4 (Art. 1283) / 6 (Art. 1284) channels = 12 (1283) /
18 (1284) programs).
You can exit the programming mode prematurely at any time.
vPress the Channel key twice.
The main level is displayed.
PLEASE NOTE !
If two programs overlap on one channel, this results in
the total watering duration being less than planned.
If two programs overlap on different channels, the water
pressure may drop to an extent such that watering is
inadequate or the pop-up sprinklers fail to extend.
VMake sure that the watering times of the programs do
not overlap.
Selecting the channel and program memory location:
1. Press the Channel key.
SELECT CHANNEL
and the channel flash.
You can end the programming mode at any time by pressing the
Channel key.
2. Select the channel using the ▲-▼keys (e.g. channel 2) and
confirm by pressing the OK key.
Channel
appears on the display (e.g. 2 ) and
Select Program and the program memory location flash.
3. Select the program memory location using the ▲-▼keys
(e.g. program memory location 3) and confirm by pressing
the OK key.
Start Time
and the hours for the watering start time flash.
Setting the watering start time:
4. Select the hours for the watering start time using the ▲-▼keys
(e.g. 16 ) and confirm by pressing the OK key.
Start Time and the minutes for the watering start time flash.
5. Select the minutes for the watering start time using the ▲-▼
keys (e.g. 30 ) and confirm by pressing the OK key.
Run Time
and the hours for watering duration flash.
Setting the watering duration:
(This always corresponds to 100% run-time)
6. Select the hours for watering duration using the ▲-▼keys (e.g.
1hour) and confirm by pressing the OK key.
Run Time
and the minutes for watering duration flash.
Setting the
watering programs:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Ending the programming
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7. Select the minutes for watering duration using the ▲-▼keys
(e.g. 20 minutes) and confirm by pressing the OK key.
24h
flashes.
Setting the watering cycle / watering days:
(a) Watering cycle:
Watering options are every 24 hours “24h”, every second day
“2nd”, every third day “3rd”, every “Odd” day odd or every
even day “Even”.
(b) Watering days:
Every day Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su can be individually set.
8. (a) Watering cycle:
Using the ▲-▼keys, select the desired watering cycle (e.g.
2nd = every 2nd day) and confirm by pressing the OK key.
The watering cycle (e.g. 2nd ) and the preview for the week
(e.g.
Su ,Tu ,Th ,Sa ) are shown on the display in frames.
The days in the preview for the week are always with respect
to the day of the week set in the system (e.g. Sunday Su).
– or –
(b) Watering days:
Using the ▲-▼keys, select the desired day of the week (e.g.
Mo = Monday) and select / deselect the day by pressing the
OK key.
The selected watering days (e.g. Mo ,We ,Fr ) are shown
on the display in frames.
9. Press the Channel key and set up more watering programs.
The program is saved and
SELECT CHANNEL
and the channel
flash (program step 1.).
10. Press the Channel key.
The programs have been set up and the main level is
displayed.
The main level displays the next programmed watering. In this
example: watering on 2 (Channel 2 ), watering start time 16:30
(Start Time 16 : 30 ) on Monday (Mo ).
Programming of the Watering Controller is now completed, i.e. the
valves installed open / close entirely automatically and therefore
water at the programmed times.
You can change an existing program stored in one of the
3 program memory locations without having to create the
program from scratch.
The data for the watering start time, duration, and cycle are preset;
therefore you only need to change the specific values of the wate-
ring program you want to change.You can transfer all other values
from “Setting the watering programs” by pressing the OK key.
8a)
8b)
10.
Changing an existing
watering program:
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5.2 Special Functions
If Program Off is selected as program memory location for a
channel, the respective channel is blocked and the watering
programs of the channel are no longer executed. The programs
of the channel are retained.
You can end the programming mode at any time by pressing the
Channel key.
1. Press the Channel key.
SELECT CHANNEL
and the channel flash.
2. Select the channel using the ▲-▼keys (e.g. channel 2) and
confirm by pressing the OK key.
Channel
appears on the display (e.g. 2 ) and Select Program
and the program memory location flash.
3. Select the program memory location Off using the ▲-▼keys
and confirm by pressing the OK key.
Select CHANNEL
flashes in the display.
4. Press the Channel key.
CHANNEL OFF
and the channel (e.g. channel 2 ) is shown in
the display.
If several channels are blocked, Channels off is displayed.
If the run time % is not equal to 100, the display alternates
every 3 seconds between Channel off and Run Time %.
Manual Watering (Man Key)
The manual watering duration can be set between 0 to 59 min.
Channels which are already open are displayed in frames.
1. Press the Man. key.
SELECT CHANNEL
and the channel flash.
2. Select the channel desired using the ▲-▼keys (e.g. channel 4)
and confirm by pressing the OK key.
Run Time Man.
and minutes flash in the display.
3. Select the manual watering duration (00:30 minutes are
preset) using the ▲-▼keys (e.g. 00:15) and confirm by
pressing the OK key.
Manual watering starts and the frame around the active
channel flashes.
If the watering duration is not confirmed within 10 seconds by
pressing the OK key, the watering begins with the watering
duration selected.
Blocking a channel:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Manual watering:
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You can exit active watering (programmed or started manually)
prematurely without changing the programs.
1. Press the Man. key.
SELECT CHANNEL
and the channel flash.
2. Select the active channel desired (in the frame e.g. channel 4)
using the ▲-▼keys and confirm by pressing the OK key.
Watering is ended and the main level is displayed.
If all the channels are to be enabled manually, the channels are
opened manually one after the other with the manual watering
duration.
1. Press and hold down the OK key.
2. Also press and hold down the Man. key for 3 seconds.
Run Time Man., MANUAL ALL and minutes flash in the display.
3. Select the manual watering duration (00:30 minutes are preset)
using the ▲-▼keys (e.g. 00:15) and confirm by pressing the
OK key.
Manual watering starts with channel 1,
MANUAL ALL
and the
frame around the active channel flashes.
If the watering duration is not confirmed within 10 seconds by
pressing the OK key, the watering begins with the watering
duration displayed.
You can exit watering all the channels prematurely by pressing
the OK key + Man. key for 3 seconds.
Percentage Watering Duration
(% Run-Time Key)
You can end the programming mode at any time by pressing the
Run-Time key.
The programmed watering durations of all the watering programs
can be changed centrally in 10 % increments from 10 % to 200 %,
without having to change the individual programs (e.g. if you wish
to water your garden less in the autumn than in the summer).
ATTENTION ! If the run-time % figures are above 100 %,
programs may overlap as a result (see
“Setting the watering
programs”).
1. Press the % Run-Time key.
Run TimE %
and the percentage watering duration flash.
2. Select the figure for the percentage watering duration using
the ▲-▼keys (e.g. Run Time 60 %) and confirm by pressing
the OK key.
The percentage watering duration has been transferred and
the main level is displayed.
Ending active watering
prematurely:
1.
2.
Water all channels
manually:
1.
3.
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Rain Off function:
1.
2.
3.
Key lock:
E.g. In case of 60% run-time, a programmed watering duration
of 60 min. is reduced to 36 min.
Note:
When the percentage of the watering duration is changed the
display of the originally programmed watering durations in the
programs stays as it is. When setting up / modifying a program,
this is automatically set to 100 % Run-Time. The % Run-Time
does not apply to manual watering.
Watering Breaks (Rain Off Key)
You can end the programming mode at any time by pressing the
Rain Off key.
If watering is not necessary, e.g. due to lengthy rainfall, a
watering break can be set. All the programs can be set for a
1 to 9-day break ( 1to 9) or they can all be blocked (Off ),
in which case manual watering is still possible.
1. Press the Rain Off key.
Rain Off
and Off is displayed.
2. Using the ▲-▼keys, set the desired break
(e.g. 3 days 3 ).
Day Delay
and the frame flash.
3. Confirm the break by pressing the OK key.
The selected break (e.g. 3 days
3 Days Off
) is displayed and
the programs are suspended for the break selected.
From 2 days onwards, the remaining break period displayed in
hours (48h off (48 hours) … 1h off (1 hour)).
To deselect the Rain Off function the Rain Off key has to
be pressed.
The keypad can be locked to protect against unintentional
changing of the settings.
1. Press and hold down the OK key.
2. Also press and hold down the Rain Off key for 3 seconds.
The lock symbol is displayed.
To disable the key lock, the OK key + Rain Off key have to be
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Wintering / Storage:
Important:
Disposal:
(in accordance with
Directive 2012/ 19/EU)
6. Putting Out of Operation
The watering controller is frost-proof. No measures are required
when frost commences. Legibility of the display is restricted
below 0 °C.
vCheck battery status display before the power supply unit is
disconnected.
Only dispose of batteries when they are flat.
vReturn flat batteries to the place you bought them or dispose
of them properly at your local recycling/disposal centre.
The product must not be added to normal household waste. It
must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations.
vImportant: Make sure that the unit is disposed of via your
municipal recycling collection centre.
7. Trouble-Shooting
Fault Possible Cause Remedy
No display External temperature below vWait until the external air
0 °C or above +60°C. temperature returns to the
operating temperature range.
AC OFF The power supply unit is not vPlug the power supply unit
is indicated on the display plugged in. into a mains socket.
(the programs are retained)
Overload The power supply is over- vOnly so many valves may be
is indicated on the display loaded because valves from opened at the same time that
(the programs are retained). other manufacturers have the total power consumption
been used. does not exceed 800 mA.
Cabling of the valves has a vCable the valves properly
short circuit. (see 4. Initial Operation
“Connecting the valves” ).
The Watering Controller is reset to the default setting and
all the program data is deleted.
1. Press and hold down the OK key.
2. Also press and hold down the Channel key for 3 seconds.
The lock symbol is displayed.
•All the symbols of the display light up for 2 seconds.
•The program data for all programs is deleted.
•The date and time are retained.
•The key lock is cancelled.
A reset can be triggered at any time.
Tip: Should you have any questions about operating and
programming your Watering Controller, please do not hesitate
to contact your nearest GARDENA Service Centre.
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Warranty
9. Service / Warranty
GARDENA guarantees this product for 2 years (from date of
purchase). This guarantee covers all serious defects of the unit
that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. Under
warranty we will either replace the unit or repair it free of charge
if the following conditions apply:
•The unit must have been handled properly and in keeping
with the requirements of the operating instructions.
•Neither the purchaser or a non-authorised third party have
attempted to repair the unit.
GARDENA will not replace Watering Controllers with defects result-
ing from incorrect installation of the battery or leaking batteries.
This manufacturer’s guarantee does not affect the user’s existing
warranty claims against the dealer/seller.
If you have any problems with your watering controller, please
contact our Customer Service or return the defective unit
together with a short description of the problem directly to one
of the GARDENA Service Centres listed on the back of this
leaflet.
AIn the event of other faults please contact GARDENA Service.
Repairs should only be carried out by GARDENA service centres or dealers
authorised by GARDENA.
8. Technical Data
Power supply from power supply unit: 24 V (AC) / 800 mA (sufficient for 5 simultaneously
open GARDENA Watering Valves Art. 1278)
Power supply for memory in case of
mains power failure: 9V block battery (type 6LR61)
Life of the battery: At least 1 year (to retain data if there is
a mains failure)
Operating temperature range: From 0 °C to + 60 °C
Temperature range for storage: – 20 °C to + 70 °C
Air humidity: max. 95 % relative humidity
Soil moisture/rain sensor connection: GARDENA-specific
Program saved when replacing battery: Yes (if power supply unit connected)
Number of channels: Art. 1283: 4 channels and one master channel
Art. 1284: 6 channels and one master channel
Number of program-controlled
watering cycles per channel: Up to 3
Watering duration per program: 1 minute to 24 min. (10 % Run-Time)
1 minute to 3 h 59 min. (100 % Run-Time)
2 minutes to 7 h 58 min. (200 % Run-Time)