Gardena C 1030 plus User manual

EManual de instrucciones
Programador de riego C 1030 Plus
PInstruções de utilização
Computador de rega C 1030 Plus
DBetriebsanleitung
Bewässerungscomputer C 1030 plus
GB Operating Instructions
Water Computer Plus C 1030
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Komputer nawadniaj№cy C 1030 plus
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Summary of Operating Instructions 61
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GARDENA
Water Computer Plus C 1030
1. Notes on these Operating Instructions
Translation of the original instructions from German.
Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes
given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the
Water Computer, the unit’s features and proper use as well as with the
notes on safety.
AFor safety reasons children and young people under 16 and anyone who is not familiar with these operating instructions
may not use the Water Computer.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place.
2. Proper Use
The GARDENA Water Computer Plus C 1030 is suitable and determinated
for private use in domestic and hobby gardens, exclusively for outdoor use,
to control sprinklers and watering systems.
AThe Water Computer must not be used for industrial purposes or in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuffs, easily flammable
and explosive materials.
Compliance with the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer
is a prerequisite for proper use of the GARDENA Water Computer.
The operating instructions also contain operating, servicing and mainte-
nance conditions.
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3. Technical Data
Operating pressure: 0,5 -12 bar
Minimum flow rate: 20 l/h
Flow medium: clean fresh water
Max. water temperature: 40 °C
Number of program-controlled
watering cycles per day: up to 3
Watering cycles per week: every day, every 2nd, 3rd or 7th day
Watering time per program: 1 min. to 7 hrs 59 mins.
Battery: 1 x 9 V alkali-manganese (alkaline)
type IEC 6LR61
Service life of the battery: approx. 1 year
4. How the Water Computer Works
Your GARDENA Water Computer allows you to water your garden com-
pletely automatically any time you choose up to 3 times a day, whether
you are using a sprinkler, a sprinkler system installation or a drip-head
watering system.
Your Water Computer waters your garden completely automatically accord-
ing to the program you choose.You can use your Water Computer to water
your garden early in the morning or late at night when water evaporates
the least or when you are on holiday.
You simply program the watering start, watering time and watering
day(s) or cycles.

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5. Summary of Operating Instructions
1. Inserting the Battery
Only use a 9 V alkali-manganese (alkaline) battery type IEC 6LR61.
Observe the polarity (+/– markings).
2. Programming the Water Computer
Select the individual program steps in succession using the Menu/O.K.
key.
You can change the program data using the On/Off ▲key.
The main display (time) can be accessed using the Menu/O.K. key.
Entering the Time and Day of the Week
a) Time – hours
b) Time – minutes
c) Day of the week
Entering the Watering Data
a) Starting time – hours
b) Starting time – minutes
c) Watering time – hours
d) Watering time – minutes
e) Watering cycle
3. On/Off-Prog.
Off: The watering program is switched off (e.g. during a rainy spell)
On: The watering program is switched on (normal operation)
4. Manual On/Off Operation
Press the On/Off key once to open the valve and press again to
close it.
The opening time is pre-set at the factory to 30 minutes and
cannot be changed!

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6. Function Keys / Display of the Water Computer
6.1 Function Keys (Fig. A)
1man On/Off ▲To change the individual data you have entered
(e.g. hours, minutes, days etc.); to quickly run through
the data, press and hold the key down.
2Menu O.K. To move to the next step of the program and simulta-
neously accept and confirm data you have set using
the On/Off key.
6.2 LCD Display Note: In the entry mode the respective data flashes.
3TIME (current data: time, day of the week)
Hours Hours of the current time.
Minutes Minutes of the current time.
Seconds Dots between the hours and minutes
flash when you have entered or
changed the current time (hour/minute/
day of the week).
Day Indicates the current day of the week
(Mo, Tu, etc.) (date/time).
4START TIME (Watering Starting Time)
Hours Hour for the watering starting time.
Minutes Minute for the watering starting time.
Seconds Dots between the hours and minutes
flash during automatic watering.
5RUN TIME (Watering Time)
Hours Hours for the watering time.
Minutes Minutes for the watering time.
6Watering Cycles
Shows the watering cycles you set in the program
mode: every 8, 12, 24 hours, or every 2, 3, 7 days.

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7On/Off-Prog. Status indicator
Off No watering (e.g. during a rainy spell).
On Watering programs are run.
8Batt. Flashes when the battery power is too low.
Change the battery!
6.3 Other Features
9Release button To release the control unit.
0Connection For GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor (Art. Nº 1188)
and GARDENA Rain Sensor (Art. Nº 1189).
ABattery compartment
To insert a 9 V battery in the back of the control unit.
BConnection socket
Socket to connect the control unit.
CSleeve nut incl. filter
To connect the water computer to the tap.
6.4 Accompanying Accessories
DG ¾ Adapter for sleeve nut
To connect the water computer to taps with
a G ¾ thread.
EGARDENA threaded tap connector
Fits GARDENA System hose connectors.
6.5 Option
FAnti-theft protection
With special one-way screw and bracket.
Available from GARDENA Service.
6.6 Other Products Which can be Connected
Fig. E GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor (Art. No. 1188)
Fig. F GARDENA Rain Sensor (Art. No. 1189)
Fig. G GARDENA Automatic Water Distributor (Art. No. 1198)

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7. Preparations for Use
1. Inserting the battery (Fig. A)
Only use a 9 V alkali-manganese (alkaline) battery type IEC 6LR61.
Observe the +/– markings.
When using the Water Computer for the first time all LCD symbols
light up for 2 seconds when the battery is inserted (Fig. 1).
The unit is then ready for data input (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1 All LCD symbols Fig. 2 Unit ready for data input
2. Connecting to the Tap
The Water Computer is fitted with a sleeve nut for taps with 33.3 mm
(G1) thread.
Adaptor for G ¾ thread (26.5 mm)
The adaptor supplied allows the Water Computer to be connected to
taps with a G ¾ thread (26.5 mm). If you are using the adaptor, screw
the adaptor onto the tap before screwing the Water Computer onto
the adaptor.
Warning! Attach and screw on manually. Do not use pliers!
3. Checking the New Battery
To check the new battery, turn on the tap and set the Water Computer
to On (valve opens) and then shortly afterwards to Off (valve closes).
If the battery capacity is too low a warning tone which beeps at intervals
will sound.
ATo ensure that the water does not cause any damage make sure that the water flow is directed away from the Water
Computer (connect hose, stand a bucket underneath, etc.).
If the battery symbol does not appear, the battery has sufficient power
and your water computer is now ready for use.

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8. Programming Your Water Computer
Important Information: You can remove the control unit from the housing
using the release button 9as shown in Fig. B and program your computer
somewhere other than where it is to be used, i.e. away from the tap.
8.1 Entering the Current Data (Time/Day)
1. Press Menu/O.K.
1 second. The hours (TIME) flash.
2. Enter the hours using On/Off ▲,
e.g. 17:00.
3. Press Menu/O.K. to allow you to
enter the minutes.
Range: 0 - 23
4. Enter the minutes using On/Off ▲,
e.g. 23;
press Menu/O.K. to allow you to enter
the weekday.
Monday (Mo) is followed by Tuesday
(Tu) etc.
5. Enter the weekday using On/Off ▲,
e.g. Fr for Friday.
6. Press Menu/O.K. to confirm
the entered data and to move to
START TIME (hour setting).

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8.2 Entering the Watering Data (Starting Time, Watering Time, Days)
1. Set the hour for the starting time
(START TIME) using On/Off ▲,
e.g. 21.
Confirm the data you have entered
and move to the minutes for the
starting time (START TIME) using
Menu/O.K.
Range: 0 - 23
2. Enter the minutes for the starting time
using On/Off ▲, e.g. 30.
Confirm the data you have entered
and move to the watering time (hour)
using Menu/O.K.
Range: 00 - 59
3. Enter the hours for the watering time
(RUN TIME) using On/Off ▲,
e.g. 0hours.
Confirm the data you have entered
and move to the watering time
(minutes) using Menu/O.K.
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4. Enter the minutes for the watering
time using On/Off ▲, e.g. 15 minutes.
Confirm the data you have entered
and move to the watering cycle using
Menu/O.K.
Range: 00 - 59.
The maximum watering time
you can set is 7 hours and
59 minutes.
8.3 Setting the Water Cycles
1. Enter the watering cycles using
On/Off ▲, e.g. watering every
24 hours (24 h).
2. Confirm the data you have entered
and move to On/Off-Prog. using
Menu/O.K.
You can set the watering
for every 8, 12, 24 hours
(8h, 12h, 24h), or every
2, 3 or 7 days (2nd, 3rd, 7th).

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8.4 On/Off-Prog.
You can activate or deactivate the watering program using On/Off-Prog.
1. Choose the setting using On/Off ▲:
Off = Automatic watering is turned off,
e.g. during a rainy spell.
On = Watering programs are run.
2. Confirm the data you have entered
and move back the normal display
screen using Menu/O.K.
You have completed the programming.
The dots between the hours and
minutes flash when you have finished
programming the computer, the clock
is running..
Note: You can move to the next program level (current data, watering
data, On/Off-Prog., normal display) at any time during programming by
pressing the Menu/O.K. key.
If there is an interval between data entry of more than 60 seconds the
water computer automatically leaves the programming mode and the LCD
shows the current time (normal display).
You have now successfully programmed your water computer, i.e. the inte-
grated valve opens and closes completely automatically and your garden
is watered at the times you have programmed.

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8.5 Display During Automatic Watering
(Fig. Display during
Example: automatic watering)
– It is Friday (Fr) 18:45, the water com-
puter is programmed for watering every
2 days (2nd).
–On/Off-Prog. is set to On (watering
desired).
– The remaining watering time (RUN
TIME) is 50 minutes.
– The dots between the hours and
minutes are flashing.
– The clock is running.
– The RUN TIME is counting down.
After the RUN TIME has finished the display shows normal operation.
If the valve is opened by a program it can be closed prematurely at any
time by pressing the On/Off key 1without influencing the program data
(starting time, watering time and watering days).
9. Read/Change Program
You can run through the program levels to check the data you have entered
by repeatedly pressing the Menu key and select and check the program
steps by pressing O.K.
You can change the watering programs as described under “Programming”.
10. Manual Program-Independent man On/Off
Operation
After you have entered data, you can
operate your water computer manually
at any time, independent of the pro-
grammed watering times, by pressing
the man On/Off key 1.
Press the man On/Off key once to open
the water flow. Press the same key again
to close the valve.
If you do not manually close the valve,
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automatically after 30 minutes. The remaining watering time (RUN TIME)
is shown on the LCD display.
If the valve is opened manually and the manual watering time and a pro-
grammed watering time overlap, the programmed watering is suppressed.
11. Battery
11.1 Status Indicator
If the battery voltage falls below a certain level the Batt. indicator appears
8. It is possible to initiate watering manually even if the battery capacity is
too low (valve no longer opens), but programmed watering times, however,
are not initiated. Even if the battery capacity is too low to run a program,
if the valve is open it will be closed.
The battery voltage is tested during the opening pulse. In this way you
can test the capability of the battery at any time. To do this, simply
press the man On/Off key 1. If the valve opens and the Batt. indicator
does not appear then the battery does not have to be changed.
11.2 Changing the Battery
If you exchange the battery within 100 seconds, the data you have
entered will be saved (program saved). When the battery is removed the
LCD display extinguishes and programs will not run while the battery is
being changed. When you have inserted a new battery, we recommend
that you check the data as described under “Read/Change Program”.
If you do not insert a new battery within 100 seconds, or if the battery
power was already so low that the valve no longer opened, the water com-
puter is RESET (all program data is deleted).You must re-program your
water computer. The current date / time which was previously displayed
remain unchanged within the given time.
12. Notes on Safety and Operation
AFor safety reasons only a 9 V alkali-manganese battery (alkaline) type IEC 6LR61 must be used.
.The minimum water output to ensure that the Water Computer
functions correctly is 20-30 l/h.
For example, at least 10 x 2-litre Drip Heads are required to
control the Micro-Drip-System.
.The battery must be exchanged in time to prevent the Water Com-
puter failing due to a low battery when you are away for longer

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periods of time. Make sure that the time the battery has been in
operation and the time you are planning to be away does not add
up to more than a year.
.The functional safety of the Water Computer depends on the capa-
bility of the battery. The Water Computer will only run for approx.
a year if the alkali-manganese battery has a nominal voltage of at
least 9 V. Check the battery before you buy it.
.To prevent water penetrating the battery compartment, the Water
Computer may only be installed in a perpendicular position with
the sleeve nut pointing upwards.
.Program the Water Computer with the tap turned off. In this way
you can avoid getting wet when trying out the “man On/Off”
function. You can remove the control unit from the housing to
program the Water Computer.
.The control unit must be attached to the Water Computer during
operation.
.Only use the Water Computer outdoors.
Warning! The Water Computer must not be used indoors.
.The Water Computer must be stored in a dry place away from frost
before the frosty season begins.
.The cover provided for the operating display must be used as
shown in Fig. B. To protect the operating display against the
weather the cover must be flipped over when you have finished
programming the computer (Fig. B).
Stick the programming help provided on the inside of the display
cover.
.At high temperatures (over 60 °C at the display) the LCD display
may extinguish. This does not affect the program in any way.
When the computer cools down the LCD display illuminates again.
.The max. temperature for the water flow is 40 °C.
.The minimum operating pressure is 0,5 bar, the maximum operating
pressure is 12 bar.
.Check the filter in the sleeve nut Cregularly and clean if neces-
sary.
.Avoid tensile strain.
Do not pull the hose connected to the Water Computer.
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13. Options
13.1. Anti-Theft Protection (Fig. D)
To protect your Water Computer against theft, the GARDENA anti-theft
protection F(1815-00.791.00) is available at GARDENA Service.
The bracket on the anti-theft protection is fitted onto the back of the unit.
Note that the screw included cannot be loosened once it has been
screwed in. The bracket can be used, for example, to attach a chain.
13.2 GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor (Fig. E)
Together with the GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor (Art. No. 1188) water-
ing is controlled considering the soil moisture.
Assembly
The Soil Moisture Sensor is connected to the socket 0on the back of
the control unit (Fig. A).
How it Works
If the connected Soil Moisture Sensor indicates there is sufficient moisture
then the watering program is either interrupted or not initiated.
Note: Manual watering (man On/Off) is still possible.
13.3 GARDENA Rain Sensor (Fig. F)
Together with the GARDENA Rain Sensor (Art. No. 1189) watering is
controlled considering natural precipitation.
Assembly
The Rain Sensor, as an alternative to the Soil Moisture Sensor, can be
connected to the connection socket 0on the back of the control unit
(Fig. A).
How it Works
If the rain sensor indicates an adequate amount of rain, then the watering
program is interrupted or not initiated.
Note: Manual watering (man On/Off) is still possible.
13.4 GARDENA Automatic Water Distributor (Fig. G)
Connecting the GARDENA Automatic Water Distributor (Art. No. 1198)
allows you to control up to 6 watering lines with your Water Computer
Plus C 1030.
Each output can be watered every 2nd day. Therefore, 3 outputs can be
watered every day every 8 hours.
This is ideal where there is an insufficient amount of water or where in-
dividual areas of the garden have varying water requirements. It allows
all watering lines to be operated one after another.

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14. Faults
Fault Possible Cause Remedy
LCD display Battery inserted Check +/– markings.
not lit. incorrectly
Flat battery. Insert a new alkaline
battery and test by
pressing the On key.
Temperature at display Display illuminates
is above 60 °C. again when tempera-
ture falls, test function
by pressing On/Off.
Not able to enter Current data hours, Set current data.
watering data (minutes, day) not
(hours, minutes, complete.
(starting time,
time, days).
Not able to open Weak battery, Insert a new alkaline
manually using Batt. indicator appears. battery.
man key. Tap turned off. Turn on tap.
Watering not Weak battery, Insert a new alkaline
initiated. Batt. indicator appears. battery.
Watering data (starting Check data and
time / duration / days) complete if necessary.
not complete.
On/Off-Prog. active – Restart the program:
set to Off. Set to On (see
“On/Off-Prog.”).
Data input / changes Input / change data
made while the program before or after the
was starting or set start times.
immediately before.
Valve was opened by Avoid possible
manual On, program program overlaps.
was not executed.

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Fault Possible Cause Remedy
Watering not Tap turned off. Turn on tap.
initiated. Soil Moisture / Rain If dry, check setting/
Sensor indicates position of the Soil
sufficient moisture. Moisture / Rain Sensor.
Battery flat after Not an alkaline Use an alkaline
working for a battery. battery.
short time.
Undefined Battery was not changed RESET the water
LCD display after within 100 seconds or computer by simultane-
battery has been the battery was already ously pressing the
changed. run down so that ▲and O.K. keys.
there was no longer Re-enter data as
an opening pulse. described.
If you have any problems with your Water Computer, please contact our
Customer Service.
We expressly point out that, in accordance with the product liability
law, we are not liable for any damage caused by our units if it is due
to improper repair or if parts exchanged are not original GARDENA
parts or parts approved by us, and, if the repairs were not carried
out by a GARDENA Service Centre or an authorised specialist.
The same applies to spare parts and accessories.
Disposal (in accordance with RL2002 /96 /EC)
Device may not be added to normal household refuse but
must be disposed of in the technically correct way.