Hunter NODE-100 Operating instructions

NODE
ES Programador de pilas
Manual del usuario e instrucciones de programación
EN Battery-Operated Controller
Owner’s manual and programming instructions
FR Programmateur à piles
Manuel de l'utilisateur et consignes de programmation
IT Programmatore a batteria
Manuale dell’utente e istruzioni per la programmazione
DE Batteriebetriebenes Steuergerät
Bedienungs- und Programmieranleitung
PT Controlador de Funcionamento a Pilhas
Manual do Proprietário e Instruções de Utilização
TR Pilli Kontrol Ünitesi
Kurulum, Programlama ve Kullanım Kılavuzu

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NODE FEATURES ...............................................2
NODE COMPONENTS ........................................... 3
Control Buttons
LCD Display
CONNECTING THE BATTERY/BATTERIES .........................4
ATTACHING SOLENOIDS ........................................ 5
To Wire DC Solenoids to the NODE
To Mount the NODE to a Valve (Figure 1)
MOUNTING THE NODE ..........................................6
CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR ..............................6
Setting the Date and Time
IDLE MODE .................................................... 7
RUN MODE..................................................... 7
PROGRAMMING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting Watering Start Times
Setting the Run Times
Setting Watering Days
Selecting Odd/Even Days to Water
Selecting Interval Days to Water
Setting the Seasonal Adjustment
Turning the System O
Manual Watering
Sensor Operation
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES..........................12
Sensor Bypass
Easy Retrieve Memory
Setting Master Valve Operation (NODE-200, NODE-400,
& NODE-600 Only)
Programmable O (Up to 99 Days)
BATTERYLIFE INDICATOR ..................................... 14
RESETTING CONTROLLER ...................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .....................................15
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 16
NOTES .........................................................17
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NODE FEATURES
• Simple push-button programming
• Single-station model (NODE-100) with DC latching solenoid. Single-, two-, four-, or six-station models are also available
(solenoids not included).
• Large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with easy-to-understand icons
• Operates using at least one standard nine-volt alkaline battery (use two for extended battery life)
• Three programs (A, B, or C) with up to four start times each
• Run times from one minute to six hours
• Manual watering capabilities
• Battery-life indicator
• Wired rain sensor compatible
• Non-volatile memory retains all program information
• Seasonal Adjustment from 10–150%
• Easy Retrieve™ memory allows saving/retrieval of preferred program data
• Manual bypass of rain sensor
• Total Run Time Calculator shows total program irrigation time per program
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NODE COMPONENTS
This section provides an overview of some of the components of the
NODE. Each item will be discussed in further detail later. However, this
section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the dierent options
available.
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Control Buttons
1. Button – Increases the selected ashing display
2.
Button – Decreases the selected ashing display
3.
Button – Selects programming function
4.
Button – Advances the selected ashing display back to the
next item
5.
Button – Navigates the selected ashing display back to the
previous item
6.
Button – Selects the program (A, B, or C)
LCD Display
1. Main Display – Indicates all program information
2.
Station Number – Indicates the station number being programmed
3.
Start Time Number – Indicates the start timer number being
programmed
4.
Program – Indicates the program (A, B, or C)
5.
Current Time/Day – Indicates when current day/time is
being set
6.
Start Times – Indicates when start times are being set
7.
Run Times – Indicates when Run Times are being set. Allows
user to set run times from one minute to six hours.
8.
Watering Days – Allows the user to select individual days to
water or a selected number of days between watering (interval)
9.
% Seasonal Adjustment – Allows the seasonal adjustment to be
programmed form 10–150% (default value is 100%)
10.
System O – Indicates that watering is suspended
11.
Manual On/O – Indicates when manual watering is
programmed. Allows the user to activate the station manually.
12.
MV – Indicates that station one is set to master valve operation
(only available on two-, four-, or six-station models)
13.
Battery Status – Indicates remaining battery life
14.
Umbrella – Indicates the rain sensor is suspending irrigation
15.
Crossed Umbrella – Indicates the rain sensor has been
manually bypassed
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To Install the Battery/Batteries
1. Unscrew the rear body of the NODE body to gain access to the
battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery/batteries into the battery tray and connect to
the controller using the battery connector.
3. Make sure that no water is inside the battery compartment.
4. Screw the NODE rear body back onto the front half.
NOTE: Verify that the seal marker on the rear half
of the NODE lines up with the front half, ensuring
that a proper seal is created.
The NODE uses one or two standard nine-volt batteries (not included)
to operate the valves and program the controller. The controller can
operate using either a single nine-volt battery or using two nine-volt
batteries. Under normal conditions, the expected life is one year for a
single battery and two years when using two nine-volt batteries.
NOTE: The NODE has non-volatile memory. This
allows the battery to be removed without losing
program information.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY/BATTERIES
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Common Wire (Black Leads)
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ATTACHING SOLENOIDS
The NODE-100 is provided with a solenoid attached to the controller.
The NODE-100-LS does not include a solenoid. The NODE-200,
NODE-400, and NODE-600 multi-station controllers will operate up to
two, four, or six solenoids, respectively. Hunter DC-latching solenoids
(P/N 458200) can easily be installed on all Hunter plastic valves.
NOTE: Use DC latching solenoids operating
between 9-11 VDC. 24 VAC solenoids will not
operate with the NODE.
To Wire DC Solenoids to the NODE
1. Attach the black leads from each solenoid to the single common
wire (black lead) coming from the NODE. Secure all wire
connections with waterproof connectors.
2. Attach one red wire from each solenoid to the corresponding
station wire (red lead) from the NODE. The station numbers are
identied on the face of the NODE. Secure all wire connections
with waterproof connectors.
NOTE: The maximum wire distance between the
solenoid and NODE is 100' (30 m) using 18 AWG
(1 mm) minimum wire size.
Station Wire (Red Leads)
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Figure 1 Hunter Model Mini-Clik®
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The NODE can easily be mounted on any Hunter plastic valve. A
specially designed valve mounting clip makes installation a snap. A
protective rubber cover is provided to prevent dirt from accumulating
on the face of the NODE.
To Mount the NODE to a Valve (Figure 1)
. Screw the Hunter DC latching solenoid (P/N ) into
the valve bonnet.
. Set the small open end of the NODE holder on top of the solenoid.
. Set the NODE controller into the large open end of the
NODE holder.
A Hunter Mini-Clik®or Wired Rain-Clik®rain sensor can be connected
to the NODE. The purpose of this sensor is to stop watering when
weather conditions dictate.
1. Cut the yellow wire loop attached to the NODE at approximately
the middle of the loop.
2. Remove approximately ½" (13 mm) of insulation from each wire.
Attach one yellow wire to each of the wires of the weather sensor.
You can mount the rain sensor up to 100  (30 m) from the NODE
controller (18 AWG/1 mm minimum wire size).
3. Secure wire connections with waterproof connectors.
CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR
NOTE: When the Wired Rain Sensor is interrupting
the watering, the display will show the System O
icon , “OFF” and on the display.
MOUNTING THE NODE
NODE holder
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IDLE MODE
RUN MODE
Normally, the NODE display shows the time and day, day of the
week, MV (if master valve option is activated), and the battery-life
indicator. Aer a short period of inactivity, the display will shut o to
retain battery power. Pressing any button will bring the NODE into
idle mode.
When the controller is operating a program, the items shown on the
display will include the station number, program letter, remaining
run time, and the blinking Rotor icon.
The NODE uses standard Hunter controller programming with three
programs (A, B, or C) and four start times per program. On standard
Hunter controllers a dial is used to scroll between the programming
functions. However, on the NODE the button is used to quickly
and easily create the irrigation program. When programming, the
ashing portion of the display can be changed by pressing the or
buttons. To change something that is not ashing, press the or
buttons until the desired item is ashing.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Push the button until the icon is displayed.
2. All four digits will be displayed representing the year. Use the
or buttons to change the year. Press the button to proceed
to setting the month.
3. All four digits will be displayed with the two digits on the le
representing the month ashing. Use the or buttons to
change the month. Press the button to proceed to setting
the day.
4. Only the two digits on the right side will be displayed and ashing,
representing the day. Press the or buttons to change the
day. Press the button to proceed with changing the hour. Press
the button to proceed to setting the time.
5. The AM/PM/24-hour time setting is shown ashing. Press the
or button to change the time setting to AM, PM, or 24-hour
time. Press the button to proceed to setting the hour.
PROGRAMMING
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6. All four numbers are shown with the two numbers on the le
ashing, representing the hour. Use the or buttons to
change the hour. Press the button to proceed to setting
the minutes.
7. All four numbers are shown with the two numbers on the right
ashing, representing the minutes. Use the or buttons to
change the minutes. Pressing the button will advance
to the year setting at Step 2.
8. Press the button to proceed to the next programming function
or allow controller to return to idle mode.
Setting Watering Start Times
1. Press the button until the icon is displayed.
2. The start time will be displayed ashing, along with the program
letter (A, B, or C) and the start time number (1, 2, 3, or 4) in the
upper le of the display. Up to 4 dierent start times can be set for
each program.
3. Use the or buttons to change the start time for the program
that is displayed. Each press of the button will change the start
time in one-minute increments.
4. Press the button to add an additional start time to the program
displayed. The start time number is shown in the upper le corner
of the display.
5. Press the button to add start times to a dierent program.
6. Press the button to proceed to the next programming function
or allow controller to return to idle mode.
NOTE: Aer programming the run time for the last
station press the button to display the total run
time for the program.
Setting the Run Times
1. Press the button until the icon is displayed.
2. The run time will be displayed ashing. Also shown is the program
letter (A, B, or C) and the active station number on the lower
le side of the display. Press the or buttons to change the
station run time from one minute to six hours.
3. Press the button to advance to the next station.
4. Press the button to add a run time to another program.
5. Press the button to proceed to the next programming function
or allow controller to return to idle mode.
PROGRAMMING CONTINUED
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Setting Watering Days
1. Press the button until the icon is displayed.
2. The program letter (A, B, or C) will be displayed.
3. Arrows point at the specic days of the week on which watering
will occur. Press the or buttons to scroll though the days.
4. Press the button to activate that day for the program displayed, or
the button to cancel watering for that day. The arrow will show
on the watering days for the active program.
5. Press the button to set days to water for a dierent program, if
desired.
6. Press the button to proceed to the next programming function
or allow controller to return to idle mode.
Selecting Odd/Even Days to Water
This feature uses numbered days of the month for watering instead of
specic days of the week.
1. Press the button until the icon is displayed.
2. Press the button until the cursor is above either ODD or EVEN
on the display.
3. Press the button to select, or the button to cancel either
ODD or EVEN days to water.
4. Once ODD or EVEN mode is activated, it will be the only cursor
shown on the display.
Selecting Interval Days to Water
1. Press the button until the icon is displayed.
2. Press the button until the cursor is above INT on the display.
3. Press the button and a 1 will be ashing, indicating the number
of days between watering.
4. Press the or buttons to select the number of days between
watering days (1 to 31).
Setting the Seasonal Adjustment
1. Press the button until the is displayed.
2. Press the or button to increase or decrease the seasonal
adjustment value from the default 100% (down to a minimum of
10% or a maximum of 150%).
3. The value programmed for seasonal adjustment will be applied to
all irrigation programs and will immediately be reected in
the run times displayed. For example, if 20-minute run times are
programmed and then the seasonal adjustment is changed from
100% to 50%, the run times displayed will be 10 minutes.
PROGRAMMING CONTINUED
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Turning the System O
To turn your controller o, press the button until the icon
and OFF is displayed on screen. To return the controller to auto
programming mode, press the button. The controller will
immediately return to auto programming mode and will display the
time and battery-life indicator.
Manual Watering
Manual Watering allows the user to test each station or a program
for a specied run time. The weather sensor condition (if used) will be
disregarded in this mode.
1. Make sure the controller is in idle mode. Press and hold the
button until the icon is displayed.
2. The station number will be displayed in the lower le side of the
display along with the run time.
3. Use the and buttons to select the desired station and
the and buttons to set the manual watering time for the
station shown.
4. To manually activate a program, press the button. The program
letter (A, B, or C) will show on the screen. If a dierent program
is needed, press the button until the desired program is
displayed.
5. To stop the Manual Watering cycle, press the button until the
time is reduced to zero.
6. Press the button to proceed to the next programming function
or allow controller to return to idle mode.
NOTE:
• Pressing the or buttons when a station is
running in Manual Watering mode will modify the
irrigation time for that station.
• Pressing the button when a station is running in
Manual Watering mode will stop irrigation on the
current station and advance to the next station.
• Pressing the button when a station is running in
Manual Watering mode will stop irrigation on the
current station and revert to the previous station.
PROGRAMMING CONTINUED
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PROGRAMMING CONTINUED
Sensor Operation
The NODE is compatible with Hunter Clik-type rain sensors, including
Mini-Clik®, Freeze-Clik, and Wired Rain-Click®, as well as many other
interrupt-type devices/sensors that do not require power. Simply
connect the sensor to the NODE controller by cutting the yellow wire
loop and connecting to the sensor wires.
NOTE: NODE is not compatible with Hunter
Wireless Rain-Clik®or other weather devices that
require 24 VAC power.
When the sensor is activated, it will suspend irrigation and the icon
will show on the display.
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ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES
All advanced programming functions are initiated from the idle mode,
which shows the time, day of the week, and battery-life indicator on
the display. If something is ashing on the display then the controller is
in one of the programming modes. Aer a short period of inactivity the
controller will return to idle mode.
Sensor Bypass
1. From the idle mode, press and hold the button until the icon
is displayed.
2. The display will show the umbrella icon ashing and ON.
3. Press the button to bypass the sensor. The display will show
and OFF to indicate the weather sensor is bypassed.
The icon will show on the display during normal operation,
indicating the controller is in bypass mode.
4. To reactivate the weather sensor, press and hold the button
until the icon is displayed. Press the button to return to
normal sensor mode.
Easy Retrieve Memory
This function allows the user to save a preferred program to permanent
memory in the controller, which can be restored at any time. This is a
great way to override changes made, and revert back to the original
programming schedule.
To save a program:
1. Make sure that the controller is programmed with the preferred
programming schedule.
2. From idle mode, press and hold the and button for ve
seconds to save the current program.
3. The screen will show three dashed lines moving from le to right
to indicate the current program is being saved to permanent
memory. The display will ash DONE when the process is
complete.
To retrieve a saved program:
1. From idle mode, press and hold the and button for ve
seconds.
2. The screen will show three dashed lines moving from right to
le to indicate the preferred program is being retrieved from
memory.
The controller now has the preferred program as the current program.
The display will ash DONE when the process is complete.
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ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES CONTINUED
NOTE: Be careful when using Easy Retrieve
memory. Saving program data to memory using
Easy Retrieve will take the current program
information and override whatever is saved in
permanent memory. When saving program data,
make sure that the current program data is what
you want saved.
Setting Master Valve Operation
(NODE-200, NODE-400, & NODE-600 Only)
The multi-station NODE models (NODE-200, NODE-400, and
NODE-600) can be programmed with the use of a normally closed
master valve. When programming with the master valve you will be
assigning Station 1 as the master valve, eectively losing the use of
Station 1 for activation of an irrigation station.
1. From the idle mode, press the button until the icon
is displayed.
2. Program A will be displayed along with the active station number
on the lower le. Make sure the active station showing is "1." The
run time will be shown.
3. Press the button once and the MV icon will display on the
screen and the time will disappear. Station 1 is now acting as
the master valve and will not be available in other programming
screens.
4. When the master valve is activated, it will apply to all programs
and the MV icon will stay displayed on the screen at all times.
Programmable O (Up to 99 Days)
This feature permits the user to stop all programmed watering for the
designated period from 1-99 days. At the end of the programmable o
period, the controller will resume normal operation.
1. From idle mode, press the button until the icon is
displayed. Wait two seconds until OFF is shown on the display.
The controller is now in System O mode.
2. Press the button and a blinking "1" will be displayed, indicating
the number of days the controller will stay o. Program the o
days as desired, up to 99 days maximum.
3. The display will show the number of days remaining in the
OFF period.
4. To interrupt the OFF period, press the button to return to the
idle mode screen, showing the time of day and day of the week.
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The remaining battery life can be estimated from the battery-life
indicator shown on the display. The NODE can operate using either
a single nine-volt battery or using two nine-volt batteries. Using two
nine-volt batteries will yield approximately twice the battery life of a
single nine-volt battery. The battery-life indicator chart below shows
an estimate on the remaining battery life.
Full: 100–60% remaining battery life
Med: 60–25% remaining battery life
Low: 25–0% remaining battery life
Replace battery immediately!
BATTERYLIFE INDICATOR RESETTING CONTROLLER
Resetting the controller will erase the current program data and restart
the controller. A reset does not, however, delete a program saved to
permanent memory using the Easy Retrieve memory feature (see
page 12) to save a preferred program.
1. From idle mode, press and hold the , , and keys.
2. Aer two seconds the screen will go blank. Continue to hold
the , , and keys.
3. 12:00 will ash on the display. Release the keys.
4. The controller may show a countdown from 10 to 1 on the display,
and then 12:00  will be shown ashing when the reset is
complete. The controller can now be reprogrammed.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 3 ½"(89 mm) diameter, 2 ½"(64 mm) high
Sensor inputs: One
Power source: One nine-volt alkaline battery (use two for extended
battery life). Activates DC latching solenoids operating 9-11VDC
(Hunter PN 458200).
Operating temperature: 0ºF to 140ºF (-17ºC to 60ºC)
Approvals:
IP68
CE
FCC
C-Tick
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Causes Solutions
There is no display.
Display is o.
Battery is dead.
Press any button for one second.
Replace the battery.
Display indicates watering but
none is occurring.
No water pressure.
Faulty solenoid.
Incompatible solenoid.
Turn on main system supply.
Replace solenoid.
Must use Hunter DC latching solenoid (P/N 458200) or
other compatible DC latching solenoid.
Automatic irrigation does not
start at start time.
Controller in System O mode.
AM/PM/time of day not set correctly.
AM/PM/start time not set correctly.
Verify that controller is programmed for
automatic watering.
Correct AM/PM/time of day.
Correct AM/PM/start time.
Rain sensor does not suspend
watering.
Rain sensor defective or miswired. Verify proper operation of the rain sensor and wire
connections (see page 11).
Controller waters more than one
time.
The program has more than one start time
assigned to it. Each program has up to four
start times.
Eliminate program start times as needed.
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ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDOS
CARACTERÍSTICAS DE NODE................................................................ 2
COMPONENTES DE NODE..................................................................... 3
Botones de control
Pantalla LCD
CONEXIÓN DE LAS PILAS ................................................................4
CONEXIÓN DE SOLENOIDES ................................................................. 5
Cableado de solenoides DC a NODE
Montaje de NODE en una válvula (Figura 1)
MONTAJE DE NODE ...............................................................................6
CONEXIÓN DE UN SENSOR METEOROLÓGICO....................................6
Conguración de la fecha y la hora
MODO INACTIVO ................................................................................... 7
MODO DE FUNCIONAMIENTO.............................................................. 7
PROGRAMACIÓN................................................................................... 7
Conguración de las horas de inicio de riego
Conguración de los tiempos de riego
Conguración de los días de riego
Selección de días pares/impares de riego
Selección de días de intervalo de riego
Conguración del ajuste estacional
Apagado del sistema
Riego manual
Funcionamiento del sensor
CARACTERÍSTICAS DE PROGRAMACIÓN AVANZADAS....................12
Bypass del sensor
Memoria Easy Retrieve
Conguración del funcionamiento de la válvula maestra (sólo para
NODE-200, NODE-400 y NODE-600)
Apagado programable (hasta 99 días)
Quick Check de Hunter
INDICADOR DE CARGA DE LA PILA.....................................................14
RESTABLECIMIENTO DEL PROGRAMADOR.......................................14
GUÍA DE RESOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS.............................................15
ESPECIFICACIONES ..............................................................................16
NOTAS....................................................................................................17
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CARACTERÍSTICAS DE NODE
• Programación sencilla con un botón.
• Modelo de una estación (NODE-100) con solenoides tipo “latch” de CC. También modelos de una, dos, cuatro o seis estaciones disponibles (no
se incluyen los solenoides).
• Gran pantalla de cristal líquido (LCD) con iconos fáciles de entender.
• Opera con al menos una pila alcalina estándar de 9 voltios (use dos piles para una mayor duración de las pilas).
• Tres programas (A, B o C) con hasta cuatro horas de inicio cada uno.
• Tiempos de riego de un minuto hasta seis horas.
• Capacidad de riego manual.
• Indicador de carga de la pila.
• Compatible con sensor de lluvia cableado.
• La memoria no volátil conserva toda la información de programas.
• Ajuste estacional entre 10% y 150%.
• La memoria Easy Retrieve™ permite guardar/recuperar los datos del programa preferido.
• Anulación manual del sensor de lluvia.
• La calculadora de tiempos de riego muestra el tiempo de riego total por programa.
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COMPONENTES DE NODE
Esta sección proporciona una vista general de algunos de los
componentes del NODE. Cada elemento se describirá detalladamente
en secciones posteriores. Sin embargo, esta sección puede resultar útil
para familiarizarse con las distintas opciones disponibles.
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Botones de control
1. Botón : Aumenta el elemento seleccionado.
2.
Botón : Disminuye el elemento seleccionado.
3.
Botón : Selecciona la función de programación.
4.
Botón : Desplaza el elemento seleccionado hasta el elemento
siguiente.
5.
Botón : Desplaza el elemento seleccionado hasta el elemento
anterior.
6.
Botón : Selecciona el programa (A, B o C).
Pantalla LCD
1. Pantalla principal : indica toda la información del programa.
2.
Número de estación : indica el número de estación que se
está programando.
3.
Número de hora de inicio : indica el número de hora de inicio que
seestá programando.
4.
Programa : indica el programa (A, B o C).
5.
Día/hora actual : aparece cuando se establece el día/hora actual.
6.
Horas de inicio : aparece cuando se establecen las horas de inicio.
7.
Tiempos de riego : aparece cuando se establecen los tiempos
de riego. Permite al usuario congurar los tiempos de riego de un
minuto hasta seis horas.
8.
Días de riego : permite al usuario seleccionar días individuales para
regar o un número seleccionado de días entre riegos (intervalo).
9.
% de ajuste estacional : permite la programación del ajuste
estacional entre 10% y 150% (el valor por defecto es 100%).
10.
Sistema apagado : indica que el riego se ha suspendido.
11.
Encendido/apagado manual : aparece cuando se programa el
riego manual. Permite al usuario activar la estación manualmente.
12.
MV – Indica que la estación uno está congurada a la operación de
válvula maestra (solo disponible en los modelos de dos, cuatro o seis
estaciones)
13. Estado de la pila : indica la duración restante de la pila.
14.
Paraguas : indica que el sensor de lluvia ha suspendido el riego.
15.
Paraguas tachado : indica que el sensor de lluvia se ha
anulado manualmente.
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Instalación de las pilas
1. Desenrosque la tapa posterior del cuerpo de NODE para poder
acceder al compartimento de las pilas.
2. Inserte las pilas y conéctelas al programador utilizando el
conector.
3. Asegúrese de que no hay agua en el interior del compartimento
delas pilas.
4. Vuelva a enroscar la tapa posterior en el cuerpo de NODE.
NOTA: Verique que el marcador de sello en la mitad
posterior del NODE se alinee con la mitad frontal para
asegurar la creación de un sello adecuado.
El NODE utiliza una o dos pilas estándar de 9 voltios (no incluidas) para
operar las válvulas y congurar el programador. El programador puede
funcionar usando una sola pila de 9 voltios o dos pilas de 9 voltios. En
condiciones normales, la esperanza de vida útil es de un año con una
sola pila, y dos años cuando se utilizan dos pilas de 9 voltios.
NOTA: NODE tiene una memoria no volátil. Esto
permite que la pila se retire sin perder la
información del programa.
CONEXIÓN DE LAS PILAS
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