HYDRO-RAIN HRC-900-04-01 User manual

HRC-900-04-01
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Battery Powered Controller
Model HRC-900-04-01
p 801 295 9820
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Table Of Contents
Section 1:LCD DISPLAY ICONS .................................................................................... 03
Section 2:GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................ 05
Section 3:PROGRAMMING YOUR CONTROLLER ..........................................06
Section 4:INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER ............................................................... 11
Section 5:GLOSSARY OF TERMS .................................................................................. 12
Section 6:TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... 14
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MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
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MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
1Set Mode – set day/time and programs
2Auto Mode – set programs will run
automatically
3Manual Mode – provides a variety of quick
watering options
4Water Budgeting – seasonal adjustments
(20% to 200%)
5Delay Mode – interrupt watering from
1 to 7 days
6Off Mode – set programs will not run
7Mode – advances to the next Mode
8Next – advances to the next option
9Left/Minus – advances to the left or
decreases settings
10 Right/Plus – advances to the right or
increases settings
11 Confirm – accepts a program setting
12 Toggle – toggles watering on or off for
days to water
Section 1:LCD DISPLAY ICONS
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You can program this sprinkler controller in just a few basic steps. Before you begin programming, it is important to:
• Activate batteries.
• Reset the controller.
• Set day and time.
Activate Batteries
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Remove Cap Separate Program Pod from Base Remove strip from battery Begin Programming
Note: The batteries should last a full watering season. Replace batteries as needed.
During battery changes, programming will be preserved for 25 seconds.
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13 Shows watering days or current
day of the week
14 Shows the active program(s)
15 Shows the current cycle
(A, B, or C)
16 Indicates low batteries
17 Indicates the time is being set
18 Shows time and durations
19 Interval – water every 1 to
32 days
20 2nd or 3rd – water every other
day or every third day
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Section 1:LCD DISPLAY ICONS
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You can program this sprinkler controller in just a few basic steps. Before you begin programming, it is important to:
• Activate batteries.
• Reset the controller.
• Set day and time.
Activate Batteries
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Remove Cap Separate Program Pod from Base Remove strip from battery Begin Programming
Note: The batteries should last a full watering season. Replace batteries as needed.
During battery changes, programming will be preserved for 25 seconds.
Section 2:GETTING STARTED
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Section 3:PROGRAMMING YOUR CONTROLLER
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Reset the Controller
Press (Caution! This will remove all programming, including day and time.)
Set Day and Time
1. SET and time are flashing, then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
to accept.
2. Using
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
select the current day of the week, then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
3. Set the current time using
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
Note: At this point a watering plan is needed. if you need help developing a watering plan please see page 10.
Set Program A
1. Press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
until SET and PRO A are flashing, then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
to accept.
2. Using
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
select the watering day option that best fits your needs,
then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
, a water drop will highlight your selection. If you choose
INTERVAL use
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
to select interval (1 to 32), then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
SET
SET
PRO A
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3. Using
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
set the run time (1 to 240) for each station then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
4. Using
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
set the start time then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
Note: Each program can have up to 3 start times (A-B-C).
5. Press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
until AUTO is flashing then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
Set Program B
1. Press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
until SET and PRO B are flashing, then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
to accept.
2. Follow steps 2– 5 from Set Program A.
Automatic Watering
Press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
until AUTO is flashing, then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
Note: If no buttons are pushed for 1 minute the controller will default to AUTO mode.
Bonus Feature: Pressing
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
in AUTO mode will toggle set programs on or off.
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SET
PRO B
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Manual Watering
1. Press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
until SET and MANUAL are both flashing, then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
2. Using
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
select the desired option, Press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
3. For single station watering use
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
to set the watering duration
(1-240 minutes), then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
Note: To terminate manual watering, press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
simultaneously
Watering Budgeting
1. Press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
until SET and BUDGET are both flashing, then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
2. Using
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
increase or decrease the budget adjustment
(20% - 200%), then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
Note: For a 10 minute duration, 50% will reduce it to 5 minutes and 200% will increase it to 20 minutes.
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SET MANUAL
SET BUDGET
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Rain Delay
1. Press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
until DELAY is flashing, then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
2. Using
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
or
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
set the number of days to delay watering (1-7), then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
Note: To terminate the DELAY mode press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
and
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
simultaneously.
Off Mode:
Press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
until OFF is flashing, then press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
Using the Optional Rain/Freeze Sensor (HRC-900-RS-MD)
An optional Hydro-Rain®brand rain-freeze sensor (HRC-900-RS-MD) can be purchased separately to prevent programmed
watering for a period of time after rain falls or when temperatures fall below 37ºF (3ºC). The sensor jack plugs directly into the
back of the controller in the port labeled RAIN FREEZE SENSOR. For installation and operating instructions, please refer to the
instruction manual that accompanies the rain-freeze sensor.
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Using the Optional Solar Panel (HRC-900-SP-MD)
An optional Hydro-Rain®brand solar panel (HRC-900-SP-MD) can be purchased separately to supply power to the controller.
The solar panel jack plugs directly into the back of the controller in the port labeled SOLAR. For installation and operating
instructions, please refer to the instruction manual that accompanies the solar panel.
Determine a Watering Plan
1. For each station, write down the watering location, type of sprinkler head and types of plants to be watered.
2. Determine the best watering duration and frequency for each station.
3. Determine, based on step 2, the ideal watering option for each station.
4. Use this plan to program the controller.
A Few Things You Should Know…
• Whenever you press the
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
button, the current programmed watering schedule will be stopped and any station that is
currently watering will be turned off immediately.
• In most cases, while programming the controller, it will return to AUTO mode if no buttons are pressed for 1 minute.
• There is a 20-second delay between the time the controller turns one station off and the next station on.
• Scheduled watering will only take place when the controller is set to the AUTO mode. If the controller is set to OFF,
no watering will take place.
• If one watering cycle is scheduled to start while the previous cycle is still running, it will be “stacked.” This means that
it will begin upon the completion of the current watering cycle.
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Install the controller after you have programmed it. This controller will operate only with the Hydro-Rain®DC latching solenoid
that is included in the HRC-900 package. Replace the original solenoid on the valve to be connected to the controller with the
included Hydro-Rain®DC Solenoid (HRC-900-SD-MD) as follows: If more than one valve will be used with this controller you will
need to purchase additional Hydro-Rain DC latching solenoid modules. (# HRC-900-SD-MD).
1. Make sure the main controller unit is fully inserted into the docking bay.
2. Twist on the protective controller cover tight enough to ensure a waterproof, dirt-proof seal, but do not over-tighten.
3. Remove the existing solenoids from the valves to be connected to the controller by twisting counterclockwise.
4. Replace the solenoids you have just removed with the HRC-900-SD-MD solenoid(s) that is included with the controller. Twist
them clockwise onto the valves. NOTE: If the new solenoids aren’t compatible with the threads of the valve, use the thread converter
that came with the controller to install them.
5. Insert the solenoid jacks into the corresponding numbered valve ports on the back of the docking bay. Align the notches
on the plugs with the notches in the valve ports.
6. Using the clip provided mount the controller on a valve solenoid for optimal accessibility and visibility.
HRC 900 Soleniod (HRC-900-SD-MD) Start-up Instructions
1. Plug solenoid jacks into base of controller.
2. Toggle
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
to OFF and press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
.
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3. Allow controller to be OFF for 60 seconds.
4. Set DAY, TIME, and A/B PROGRAM.
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Term Definition
Stacking When a start time is set before the previous program has completed, that start
time will be “stacked” or delayed, and will start upon completion of the previous
program.
Station (Watering
Station)
An area where the watering (irrigation) is all controlled by a single control valve.
Valve (Watering or
Irrigation Valve)
Used in conjunction with sprinkler controllers – a convenient way to deliver water
to lawns, plants and gardens.
Watering Program See “Program (A or B).”
Zones See “Station (Watering Station).”
Term Definition
Controller (Timer) A device that is responsible for turning an automatic watering system on and off.
Cycle Start Time The time the program begins watering the first station.
Multiple Start times A feature that allows a program to be operated multiple times on the same day.
Program (A or B) One or more watering stations that share a common programmed watering
schedule.
Rain Delay A feature that prevents the sprinkler controller from running it’s scheduled water-
ing program for a specific duration.
Solenoid The electrical part on a sprinkler (irrigation) valve that opens and closes the valve.
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Section 5:GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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Term Definition
Stacking When a start time is set before the previous program has completed, that start
time will be “stacked” or delayed, and will start upon completion of the previous
program.
Station (Watering
Station)
An area where the watering (irrigation) is all controlled by a single control valve.
Valve (Watering or
Irrigation Valve)
Used in conjunction with sprinkler controllers – a convenient way to deliver water
to lawns, plants and gardens.
Watering Program See “Program (A or B).”
Zones See “Station (Watering Station).”
Term Definition
Controller (Timer) A device that is responsible for turning an automatic watering system on and off.
Cycle Start Time The time the program begins watering the first station.
Multiple Start times A feature that allows a program to be operated multiple times on the same day.
Program (A or B) One or more watering stations that share a common programmed watering
schedule.
Rain Delay A feature that prevents the sprinkler controller from running it’s scheduled water-
ing program for a specific duration.
Solenoid The electrical part on a sprinkler (irrigation) valve that opens and closes the valve.
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Section 5:GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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Possible Causes of Problems
One or more stations do not turn on.
1. Programming is incorrect.
2. Controller is in OFF or DELAY mode.
3. Jack is not plugged in correctly.
4. Debris is in solenoid.
5. Batteries need replacing.
6. Valve control stem is keeping valve off.
7. The solenoid wire is broken.
8. The solenoid is faulty.
Stations turn on when they are not supposed to.
1. Water pressure is too high.
2. More than one start time is programmed.
One station is stuck on and will not shut off.
1. Valve is faulty.
2. Particles of dirt or debris are stuck in valve
or solenoid.
3. Valve diaphragm is faulty.
4. Jack was unplugged while valve was watering.
All stations do not turn on.
1. Controller is in OFF or DELAY mode.
2. Lack of power due to depleted batteries or faulty
solar panel (optional).
3. Programming is incorrect.
Controller will not power up.
1. Batteries are installed incorrectly.
2. Lack of power due to depleted batteries or faulty
solar panel (optional).
Stations continue to turn on and off when they are
not programmed to.
1. More than one start time is programmed with
overlapping schedules.
2. Excessive pressure.
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Section 6:TROUBLESHOOTING
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HRC 900 Soleniod Start-up Instructions:
1. Plug solenoid jacks into base of controller.
2. Toggle
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
to OFF and press
MODE
NEXT CONFIRM
.
3. Allow controller to be OFF for 60 seconds.
4. Set DAY, TIME, and A/B PROGRAM.
Help: Before returning this sprinkler controller to the distributor, contact Hydro-Rain®Technical Service at: 1-888-HYDRORAIN
Listings: Appropriate international models are CE®approved.
Notice: The information in this manual is primarily intended for the user who will establish a watering schedule and enter that
schedule into the sprinkler controller. This product is intended to be used as an automatic sprinkler controller to be used near
the valves, typically underground in a valve box, as described in this manual.
Warranty and Statement: Hydro-Rain®warrants to its customers that its products will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.We will replace, free of charge, the defective part or parts found to
be defective under normal use and service for a period of up to three years after purchase (proof of purchase required). We reserve
the right to inspect the defective part prior to replacement. Hydro-Rain®will not be responsible for consequential or incidental cost
or damage caused by the product failure. Hydro-Rain®liability under this warranty is limited solely to the replacement or repair of
defective parts.
To exercise your warranty, return the unit to your dealer with a copy of the sales receipt.
Questions please call: 1-888-493-7672, www.hydrorain.com
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