Gardena 1242 User manual

GARDENA
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Programmiereinheit
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Programming Unit
FR Mode d’emploi
Console de programmation
NL Instructies voor gebruik
Programmeerunit
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Programmeringsenhet
DA Brugsanvisning
Programmeringsenhed
IT Istruzioni per l’uso
Programmatore portatile
ES Manual de instrucciones
Unidad de programación
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Intended use
Please note
Contents
GARDENA Programming Unit
Translation of the original instructions from German.
Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these
instructions to familiarise yourself with the Programming Unit, its correct use and the notes
on safety.
AFor safety reasons, children under the age of 16 as well as persons not familiar with
these operating instructions should not use this Programming Unit. 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 operating instructions in a safe place.
1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Programming Unit . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2. For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. Putting into Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5. Operating Your Programming Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7. Putting Out of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9. Service / Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Programming Unit
This Programming Unit is part of an Irrigation Control System and
serves the programming of an infinite number of Control Units
1250 with up to 6 selectable activities per day in use together with
the Irrigation Valve 1251.
1250 1251
These provide the possibility to set up fully automatic, cordless
watering systems, which can be designed to cater for varying
water requirements of different plant areas and ensure the func-
tioning of the system in case of insufficient water supply.
Compliance with the enclosed operating instructions provided by
the manufacturer is a prerequisite for proper use of the Program-
ming Unit.
The Programming Unit may only be used for programming the
Control Units for GARDENA Irrigation Valves.

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3. Function
1▲-▼ keys: For changing or advancing specific data
already entered. (If you hold down one of
the ▲-▼keys the display runs through the
hours or minutes, for example, more quickly.)
2Ok key: Confirms the values set using the ▲-▼keys.
3Menu key: Changes the programming level.
4Transmit key: Transfers data from the Programming Unit
to the Control Unit.
5Read key: Transfers data from the Control Unit to the
Programming Unit.
The display includes a symbol to indicate the charge condition
of the batteries in the Programming Unit and the Control Unit.
Battery condition in the Programming Unit:
If the voltage falls below a certain level, the symbol Batt. int. will
blink until the battery is replaced. If the battery is not replaced
after the first blinking of symbol Batt. int. it is possible to switch
from the energy-saving to operating mode (approx. 40 times) on
the Programming Unit.
Key allocation
Battery status display
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3
5
4
2. For Your Safety
Only alkaline batteries of the type 9 V
IEC 6LR61 should be used to attain
the maximum running time of 1 year.
We recommend e.g. the manufacturers
Varta and Energizer.
vTo prevent data transfer errors, the battery
must be replaced in good time.
LCD display:
It can occur that the LCD display blanks if the
outside temperature is very high or very low.
This has no effect whatsoever on the retention
of data and the correct transmission of data.
The LCD display will return when temperature
range is back to normal operating range.
Programming Unit:
The Programming Unit is splash water proof.
vHowever, protect the unit from jets of water
and do not leave it within the watering range.
Control Unit:
The Control Unit is connected to the Irrigation
Valve and is splash-proof when the cover is
closed.
vEnsure that the cover is always closed when
the Control Unit is positioned near the area
to be watered.
Wintering:
vStore the Control Unit away from frost at
the beginning of the frosty period or remove
the battery.
Warning!
This machine produces an electromagnetical
field during operation. This field may under
some circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons
with medical implants to consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
Danger!
Small parts could be swallowed during
assembly and there is a risk of suffocation
from the polybag. Keep infants away during
assembly.

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Insert the battery in the
Programming Unit:
Insert the battery in the
Control Unit:
B C
D
E
A
0
7
9
8
6
Battery condition in the Control Unit:
If the battery capacity is exhausted while the Control Unit is con-
nected, then the symbol Batt. ext. will start to blink as soon as
data has been transferred (Read) and continues blinking until
the Control Unit is disconnected from the Programming Unit.
The battery of the Control Units must be changed.
If the battery is not replaced and the Control Unit is connected
to an Irrigation Valve, no watering programmes will be executed.
Manual watering using the key of the Control Unit is no
longer possible.
If left idle for 2 minutes, the Programming Unit switches to stand-
by mode and blanks the display. The image returns after any key is
touched. The main level is shown (time and weekday).
4. Putting into Operation
A programming aid in the form of a sticker is supplied with the
Programming Unit.
vStick the programming aid sticker onto the opposite side of the
handle to the battery compartment.
vLabel the Control Units with the self-adhesive labels (1 to 12).
This ensures that the Control Units match the Control Units
on the watering plan.
Before programming, you must insert a 9 V monoblock battery
in both the Programming Unit and the Control Unit.
1. Slide down the cover 6on the back of the handle 7and if
necessary remove the flat battery.
2. Insert the new battery 8in the correct position (according to
the +/– markings in the battery compartment 9and on the
battery 8).
3. Press the battery 8into the battery compartment 9.
The battery contacts
0
touch the contact springs
A
.
4. Close the battery compartment 9by sliding the cover 6back
into place.
Inserting a new battery resets the unit. The time is set to 0:00
and the day is not set. TIME and 0for hours flash on the display.
You must now set the time and day (Refer to 5. Operation
“Setting Time and Day” ).
1. Insert the battery Bin the correct position
(according to +/– markings in the battery
compartment Cand on the battery B).
2. Press the battery Binto the battery
compartment C.
The battery contacts
D
touch the contact
springs
E
.
The Control Unit is now ready for use.
Automatic energy-saving
stand-by mode
Stick programming aid sticker
onto Programming Unit:
Stick self-adhesive label
onto Control Units:

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Setting the time and day:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Operating Your Programming Unit
Structure of the 3 Programme Levels
There are three programme levels:
Main Level:
•After all programming has been completed:
– the current time and current day are displayed
– the watering programmes with entries are displayed
– the dots between the hours and minutes flash
•Activation of the function
“Changing the Manual Watering Time”.
•Transmitting and receiving programme data.
Level 1:
•Setting the current time and day.
Level 2:
•Setting or changing the watering programmes.
vPress the Menu key.
The display advances one programme
level each time you press the Menu key.
Time and Day (Level 1)
You must set the time and day before you can create the water-
ing programmes.
1. If you have not inserted a new battery and the display shows
the main level, press the Menu key.
TIME and the hours (for example 0) flash.
2. Set the hours using the ▲-▼keys (for example 12 hours)
and confirm by pressing the Ok key.
TIME
and the minutes flash.
3. Set the minutes using the ▲-▼keys (for example 30 minutes)
and confirm by pressing the Ok key.
TIME
and the day flash.
4. Set the day using the ▲-▼keys (for example Mo for Monday)
and confirm by pressing the Ok key.
The time and day are now displayed for approx. 2 seconds.
The display then advances to level 2 where you can create
the watering programmes. Programme 1flashes (refer to
“Creating Watering Programme” ).
MAIN LEVEL
DISPLAY
TIME AND DAY
LEVEL 1
ENTER
TIME AND DAY
LEVEL 2
ENTER
PROGRAMMES
MENU
MENU
MENU
Changing the
programme level:

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4.
5.
6.
Watering Programmes (Level 2)
Prerequisite:
you must have entered the current time and current day.
For reasons of clarity, we recommend that you record the data
for your Irrigation Valves in the watering plan in the appendix of
the Operating Instructions before you begin entering watering data
in the Programming Unit.
Select the watering programme:
You can save up to 6 watering programmes.
1. If you have not reset the time and day and the display shows
the main level, press the Menu key twice.
Programme 1 flashes.
2. Select the programme using the ▲-▼keys (for example,
programme 1) and then confirm by pressing the Ok key.
START TIME
and the hours flash.
Set the Watering Start Time:
3. Set the hours for the watering start time using the ▲-▼keys
(for example 16 hours) and confirm by pressing the Ok key.
START TIME
and the minutes flash.
4. Set the minutes for the watering start time using the ▲-▼keys
(for example 30 minutes) and confirm by pressing the Ok key.
RUN TIME
and the hours flash.
Set the Watering Time:
5. Set the hours for the watering time using the ▲-▼keys
(for example 1hour) and confirm by pressing the Ok key.
RUN TIME
and the minutes flash.
6. Set the minutes for the watering time using the ▲-▼keys
(for example 30 minutes) and confirm by pressing the Ok key.
The arrow ê above the watering cycle flashes.
Set the Watering Cycle:
(a) Every 2nd or 3rd day (from the current day)
(b) Select any day (allows daily watering)
Creating watering
programmes:
1.
2.
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Changing an existing
watering programme:
Ending the programming
mode early:
Reset:
7. (a) Watering cycle every 2nd or 3rd day:
Set the arrow êto 2nd or 3rd using the ▲-▼keys
(for example 3rd = every 3rd day) and confirm by pressing
the Ok key.
The watering programme is saved. The watering cycle
(for example 3rd ) and the preview for the week (for example
Mo, Th, Su ) are displayed for 2 seconds. The display then
returns to point 1 and the next programme flashes.
The days in the preview for the week always depend on
the current day of the week.
– or –
(b) Watering cycle for any day of the week:
Set the arrow êto the correct day (for example Mo = Monday)
using the ▲-▼keys and activate or deactivate each day by
pressing the Ok key.
Once you have activated all the days on which you require
watering (for example Mo, We, Fr), press the ▲key repeatedly
until the arrow êover Su disappears.
The watering programme is saved. The watering cycle
(for example Mo, We, Fr ) is displayed for 2 seconds.
The display then returns to point 1 and the next programme
flashes.
If a watering programme already exists for one of the 6 pro-
grammes, you can change the data for this programme without
having to re-enter the entire programme.
The values for the watering start time, watering time, and water-
ing cycle already exist.You therefore only have to change the
specific data you wish to change. All other values can be accepted
in the
“Creating Watering Programme” mode by simply pressing
the Ok key.
You can exit the programming mode prematurely at any time.
vPress the Menu key.
The main level (time and day) is displayed.
The Programming Unit is reset to the basic state and all
programme data is deleted.
vPress the ▲key and the Ok key simultaneously and hold down
for 2 seconds.
•All symbols on the display are shown for 2 seconds.
•The programme data for all programmes is deleted.
•The manual running time is set to 30 minutes (0:30 ).
•The system time and day are not deleted.
You can reset the Programming Unit by pressing the ▲key and
the Ok key from all programming levels. The display then shows
the main level.
7. (a)
7. (b)

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Receiving watering
programmes (transferring
to the Programming Unit):
Transferring Watering Programmes
Data can only be transferred if both the Programming Unit
and the Control Unit are properly equipped with a 9 V battery.
The Programming Unit must also be set to the main level.
The Control Unit must be connected to the Programming Unit in
order to transfer the watering programmes.
The design of the Control Unit allows for one specific connection
to the Programming Unit only.
vDo not apply excessive force.
1. Insert the Control Unit into the fixture on the underside of the
Programming Unit.
2. Apply slight pressure to the Control Unit until it fits in the
correct position.
Transmitting data to the Control Unit overwrites any exist-
ing watering programmes saved in the Control Unit.
Watering programmes can be transferred to any number of
Control Units quickly and easily.
When transferring the watering programmes to the Control Unit,
the current time, current day and manual watering time are also
transmitted.
Prerequisite: The current time and current day must be set
and you must have already created the watering programme.
1. Connect the Control Unit to the Programming Unit.
2. Press the Menu key repeatedly until the main level (time and
day) is displayed.
3. Press the Transmit key.
The watering programmes are transferred to the Control Unit
and the double arrow symbol appears on the display.
4. Disconnect the Control Unit from the Programming Unit.
5. Connect the Control Unit to your Irrigation Valve.
A pulse is triggered when the two units are connected.
The Control Unit now triggers fully automatic, cordless watering
if the lever of the Irrigation Valve is set to the “AUTO” position.
Transferring data from the Control Unit overwrites the
watering programmes set in the Programming Unit.
1. Connect the Control Unit to the Programming Unit.
2. Press the Menu key repeatedly until the main level (day and
week) is displayed.
3. Press the Read key.
The watering programmes are transferred to the Programming
Unit. The double arrow appears on the display.
If ERROR flashes on the display:
v Please read section 6. Trouble Shooting.
Connect the Control Unit
to the Programming Unit:
Transferring watering
programmes (to the
Control Unit):

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Manual Watering
Prerequisite:
The lever of the Irrigation Valve must be set to the “AUTO”
position.
1. Press the key on the Control Unit.
Manual watering starts.
2. Press the key on the Control Unit during
manual watering.
Manual watering is ended prematurely.
After putting the Programming Unit into operation, the
manual watering time is pre-set to 30 minutes (0:30 ).
1. Call the main level.
The time and day are displayed.
2. Press and hold down the Ok key for 5 seconds.
MANUAL RUN-TIME
and the hours flash.
3. Set the hours for the watering time using the ▲-▼keys
(for example 0hours) and confirm by pressing the Ok key.
MANUAL RUN-TIME
and the minutes flash.
4. Set the minutes for the watering time using the ▲-▼keys
(for example 20 minutes) and confirm by pressing the Ok key.
The changed manual watering time is saved in the Program-
ming Unit and the main level is displayed.
Tip: If you have questions about programming the Programming
Unit, please do not hesitate to contact GARDENA Service.
6. Trouble-Shooting
Fault Possible cause Remedy
No display Energy-saving stand-by mode vPress any key.
has switched on. The display shows the main
level.
No battery or battery flat. vInsert battery (refer to
4. Putting into Operation).
Outside temperature vWait until the operating
below –10 °C or above + 50 °C. temperature range is
reached again.
Battery flat after a short Alkaline battery was not used. vUse an alkaline battery of
operating period the type 9 V IEC 6LR61.
Faults during data Plug connection dirty. vClean using a soft cloth or
transmission brush (do not use solvent).
Control Unit not connected vConnect Control Unit
or connected incorrectly. completely, push on as
far as possible.
ERROR 1 No contact at the plug con- vCheck contact at the plug
flashes on the display nection. connection.
(no connection to No battery in the Control Unit. vReplace battery in Control
Control Unit) Unit.
Manual watering:
Setting the manual
watering time:

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Fault Possible cause Remedy
ERROR 2 Poor contact at the plug con- vCheck contact at the plug
flashes on the display nection. connection.
(data transfer error) Battery in the Control Unit vReplace battery in Control
is low. Unit.
ERROR 3 After a longer period of storage 1. Replace battery.
flashes on the display (battery low) data entered in the
(data not valid) Control Unit has become void 2. Transfer programme again
(example: invalid time display: from Programming Unit.
28:61 ). In case of such an error
message data is not accepted
by the Programming Unit.
Solenoid valve does not Manual watering set to 0:00. vSet watering time to a value
open, no water flow larger than 0:00.
Battery is flat. vReplace battery.
No programme data in vTransfer programme data
Control Unit. to Control Unit.
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.
7. Putting Out of Operation
vDisconnect your Control Units from the Irrigation Valves
and store in a place away from frost or remove the batteries
from the Control Units.
Only dispose of batteries when flat.
vPlease dispose of used batteries properly at the appropriate
communal waste disposal site.
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.
Wintering
(before the frosty period):
Important
Disposal:
(in accordance with
Directive 2012/ 19/EU)
8. Technical Data
Power supply Alkaline monoblock battery,
(Programming Unit and Control Unit): type 9 V IEC 6LR61
Operating temperature: From above frost level to + 50 °C
Storage temperature: – 20 °C to + 50 °C
Atmospheric humidity: 20 % to 95 % relative humidity
Soil Moisture / Rain Sensor Connection: GARDENA-specific at the Control Unit
Retention of data entries during battery change: No
Number of programme-controlled
watering cycles per day: Up to 6 cycles
Watering duration per programme: 1 minute up to 9 h 59 min.