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WeatherTRAK ET Pro3 2-Wire Installation Instructions
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Our Promise to You
WeatherTRAK Product Series Warranty
HydroPoint Data Systems Inc. warrants to the purchaser of its
WeatherTRAK products, when shipped in its original carton that
they will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
the time period set forth below. During the warranty period,
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. will, at its option, either repair
the defect or replace the defective product or part thereof at no
charge to the purchaser for parts during the warranty period.
The WeatherTRAK ET Pro3 2-Wire controller has
a Five (5) year warranty from date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any product which has been
damaged, defaced, subjected to misuse, abnormal service or
handling (including shipping damage), or which has been altered
in design or construction.
This warranty does not cover surface discoloration on stainless
steel enclosures. Surface discoloration can occur from a variety of
environmental conditions outside of HydroPoint’s control such as
wind-blown soils, water quality, and contaminants.
The warranty described above is in addition to whatever implied
warranty may be granted to purchaser by law. (All implied
warranties, including the warranty of mechantability and t for
use, are limited to the period(s) from date of purchase set forth
above).
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authorized to make any warranties other than those described
above, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the
time period described herein.
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warranty granted by HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. and shall be
the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser.
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incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may
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grounding, acts of God, such as lightning strikes and/or
electrical line power surges, oods, earthquakes, hurricanes,
tornados, vandalism, or improper electrical connections.
Warranty Service Procedures
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty,
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a warranty claim by contacting [phone]. At that time,
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to HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. The purchaser will also need
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Getting to Know the WeatherTRAK
ET Pro3 2-Wire Controller
In this section, controller navigation and new hardware features
are identied.
Controller Hardware
The WeatherTRAK ET Pro3 2-wire controller delivers unique
hardware features to simplify installation, eld diagnostics and
troubleshooting:
• Easily removable command module.
• Interchangeable transformer and ground lug location
• Modular station hardware keys to increase or decrease
station count.
Removable Command Module
The command module can be easily removed or slid down
into a lower position by loosening the captive screws by hand.
Removing the command module (shown in Figure 1) provides
access to the rain switch input and 24 VAC source. If panel
removal is necessary, support it with one hand, then disconnect
the cables with the other hand and set it aside carefully.
Figure 1
Removable Command Module
Controller Hardware
Controller Board Design
Activation
Navigation
Valve Test
Programming
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WeatherTRAK Mobile
WeatherTRAK Mobile can be used to:
• Run manual irrigation
• Change % adjust
• Change controller mode: on/off/shutdown/winterize
• Pause controller
• See active alerts
• Unlock controller
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Controller Board Design
24 VAC MV1 MV2 MV3 MV4 VC VC VC VC FL1 FL2 FL3 FL4
3.0 Amp Slo-Blow Fuse
24 VAC
Station Expansion Key Ports
4 Flow Sensor(s) Spring Clamp Terminal
4 Common Terminals
4 Master valve Terminals
24 VAC Direct Connect Terminals
Station Program Push Release
Three 2-Wire Connection Terminals
Ground Lug
24 VAC Put for Wireless Rain Sensor (red)
Rain Switch Input
Ribbon Cable Connector
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Navigation
The user interface incorporates ve main functions:
1. The display
2. The menu buttons
3. The left and right arrow buttons
4. The plus and minus buttons
5. The button
Figure 13
Controller Front Panel
Pushing the or arrow buttons allows you to scroll through
all of the sub-functions within a menu.
Pushing the or buttons allows you to select choices for
each sub- function.
Pressing and holding the button in some limited sub-menus
within the SETUP, STATIONS, FLOW and MANUAL menus will
display additional information.
In the COPY menu the button executes the “copy” function.
Activation
In order to receive daily weather updates, your controller
must be activated. To activate, call HydroPoint
Customer Service at [phone].
For a faster call, complete the blue activation card
inside the controller before calling HydroPoint
Customer Service.
Controllers can also be activated on our
website at hydropoint.com.
Valve Test
To ensure all eld wiring is properly connected and all stations
are operating properly conduct a eld wire integrity test.
Step 1. Press the MANUAL TEST button.
Step 2. Press the minus button until the Valve Test screen
displays.
Step 3. Press the right arrow button until the following
screen displays:
RUN VALVE TEST — RTVT:OFF
00 SH 00 NC Faults
Step 4. Press the SELECT button, then press the button to
start the test. It will take about 15 seconds to verify
continuity to all stations and the master valve.
Step 5. If any eld wiring issues exist, they will be identied
as a “Fault”. A valve fault could be “SH” (valve short)
from a failing solenoid OC (over current) from valves
drawing more than 1000 mA or an “NC” (valve no-
connect or open) reecting a broken wire or wire that
is not making good contact in the corresponding
station terminal.
Free online training is available at:
hydropoint.com/training-support
Visit hydropoint.com or [e-mail] to
access and print additional copies of this Installation
Guide.
Help?
Call Customer Service
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Programming
Programming instructions are also available through our
website at www.hydropoint.com
The following SETUP functions must be performed for the
controller to operate properly. Press the SETUP Menu button.
Press the left or right arrow buttons to move to each function.
Press the plus or minus buttons to change the underlined
value.
Menu
Operating Stations
by Program
Communication
Status
Screen Number Current Time
HEADER
FOOTER
SCREEN
SPECIFIC DATA
Date: Year, Month, Day
Time: Hour (conrm am or pm), minutes
Time Zone: Select your local time zone
Auto Daylight Savings: Automatically updates controller
twice a year, unless you press the button to “No.”
Maximum Active Stations: Number of stations physically
wired into the controller.
Stack or Overlap: When Stack is selected, all programs
operate one after another. The start time and water window
for all programs is assigned to Program A. When Overlap is
selected, each program can have its own start time and water
window. See the Owners Manual for more detail.
The following SETUP functions are optional:
Master Valve: Select the type of Master Valve if used.
Assign Pump Start Output: Any station output may be
selected. If a pump start is not required, leave this setting as
Not Assigned.
Runtime Valve Test: Default setting is “Yes”. See the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Max Backup ET: Represents the worst-case weekly ET for
your area for the month of July. If you are not sure what this
number should be, call our Customer Service 800 number
for help.
Note: It is important to select None if a master valve does not
exist. Selecting Normally Open or Normally Closed when you
do not have a master valve may cause a Valve alert that can
prevent irrigation.
Days / Times
In this menu a start time, water window and a water day mode
can be assigned to one of eight available programs A – H. If a
pump start has been assigned as a station output, any one of
three programs can be excluded from a pump start.
Note: Check for STACK or OVERLAP (See SETUP for Stack or
Overlap.): If Stack is set, subsequent programs will have the
same start time as Program A. Programs will run sequentially
starting with program A. If Overlap is set, different start times
may be set for each program.
Exclude a Program from a Pump Start (only when assigned)
Any program can be excluded from a pump start when a
station output has been assigned as a pump start. The
factory default is all programs are assigned to a pump start
unless otherwise selected. This feature might be used when
drip emitters and rotor use the same mainline but only one
sprinkler type needs the added delivery pressure.
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Set Start Times and Water Windows
Press the DAYS/TIMES Menu button. Press the plus or minus
button to select the desired program. Press the right or left
arrow button to SET STARTS/WINDOWS. Press the SELECT
button to edit 1st START/WINDOW. Press the arrow and plus
or minus button in sequence to set the start time and the
water window. If a 2nd start time is needed press the right or
left arrow button to 2nd START TYPE. Press the plus or minus
button to set either High ET or Off. Repeat this procedure for
each program used. 1st and 2nd start times cannot overlap
and the maximum water window is 24 hrs.
Selecting Water Day Mode
Press the DAYS/TIMES Menu button. Press the right or left
arrow button to WATER DAY MODE (for Program A-H). Press
the plus or minus button to select one of the following seven
water day modes:
Optimized by WeatherTRAK: ET and individual station
settings determine watering days automatically. Press the plus
or minus button to exclude a day if needed.
Odd/Even: Waters based on Odd or Even calendar days.
Press the plus or minus button to select Odd or Even days.
Interval: When Interval is selected, press the right or left
arrow to WATER DAY INTERVAL. Press the plus or minus
button to set the day interval. Day intervals can be set from 1
to 30 days.
Days of Week: Uses a 7-day calendar Sunday through
Saturday. Press the right arrow to move through each day of
the week. Press the plus or minus button to turn days off or
on. (Off days shown as a dash “—“).
Days of Week by Month: Uses a 7-day calendar Sunday
through Saturday for each month of the year. Press the right
arrow button to Jan OK TO WATER ON. Press the right arrow
button to move through each day of the week. Press the
plus or minus button to turn days off or on. Press the right
arrow button to move to the next month. Follow the above
procedure for each month of the year.
Off: When Off is selected, the controller will ignore
programmed starts for the selected program until a different
water-day mode is selected.
Stations
Individual stations are assigned to a program (start time(s),
water window and water day mode), and station mode.
There are four station modes to select from: Automated by
WeatherTRAK, User w/ ET, User No ET and Off. Select the
station mode based on the type of landscape to be irrigated.
Note: The same station cannot be assigned to different
programs.
Programming for Existing Landscapes
Automated by WeatherTRAK
Automatically calculates run times, cycle and soaks for each
zone based on zone-specic attributes. Daily ET updates
then adjust the calculated run times to reect current weather
conditions. Run times will vary as weather changes.
Note: To navigate through the next several screens, press the
right arrow button to move to each underlined heading and
press the plus or minus button to select a choice within each
function. To preview abbreviate Auto mode station settings for
this specic station, press and hold the button.
Select Station: Locate the station to be programmed.
Select Station Mode: Select Automated by WeatherTRAK
Select a Program: Assign the station to a program that has a
start time and water day mode.
Use Water Window: If this station can irrigate outside of the
water window, select “No”.
Usable Rainfall: If a station is under a roof, heavy tree canopy
or semi-porous roof, select either “None” or a percent of
rainfall that is actually used. When “None” is selected, the
specic station will water during Rain Pause.
Sprinkler Type: Select 1 of 13 industry-recognized sprinkler
types. When a sprinkler type is selected, a default precipitation
rate and sprinkler efciency value is automatically assigned.
Both values can be changed in the next two screens if different
than the displayed default rates.
Precipitation Rate: Is how much water is applied in Inches per
Hour. Changing the precip rate will change run times. Lower
Precip rates = higher run times, Higher Precip rates = lower run
times.
Sprinkler Efciency: Every sprinkler applies water with a
specic efciency based on its design and performance and
spacing. If head or row spacing is stretched, efciency is less.
(Higher = less water; Lower = more water).
Soil Type: Select 1 of 5 soil types determined by the USDA.
Plant Type: Select 1 of 17 plant types that best represents the
valve zone being irrigated.
Root Depth: Press the plus or minus button to select root
depth. (Shallow roots = more frequent watering; deep roots =
less frequent watering.)
Microclimate: Select 1 of 4 levels of sun exposure of the valve
zone being irrigated.
Slope: Select 1 of 5 slope gradients. The steeper the slope
the higher number of cycles will be applied.
Sprinkler Location on Slope: Select 1 of 5 choices identifying
sprinkler locations on a slope.
Next Station: Press the right arrow button to go to the next
station or use COPY to duplicate settings to like stations.
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Maintenance Tips
Manual Watering
Stations can be operated individually with specic run times or
all stations with one run time. Press the MANUAL Menu button.
Select “Specic Stations” or “All Stations” by pressing the plus or
minus button.
Manual Water Specic Stations: Press the right or left arrow
button to the rst station you want to water. Press the plus or
minus button to the minutes desired. The selected station will
start immediately. To add more stations, press the right or left
arrow button to the next station desired.
Manual Water All Stations: Press the plus or minus button to
the desired run time. Station 1 will start immediately, and all
other active stations will follow sequentially for the same run
time.
Note: To stop a station that is operating manually press the
OFF Menu button for 5 seconds then back to RUN.
% Adjust - More or Less Water
Adjusts individual stations for more or less water. A 0% setting
means there is no adjustment for that particular station.
Adjust Water Amount: Press the % ADJUST Menu button if a
station is too wet or too dry. Press the plus or minus button to
select the station to adjust in 5% increments from -50% to
+25%.
Adjust Day Frequency: Increases or decreases the number of
days of the week per station when water is applied and does
not increase the amount being applied unless ET increases.
A 0% setting means there is no adjustment for that particular
station.
Press the plus or minus button to Day Frequency/Depletion.
Press the right or left arrow button to ADJ DAYS (MAD). Press
the right or left button to select the station to adjust.
Note: Using either Adjust function adjusts ET or MAD which
will adjust runtimes or frequency of irrigation.
Rain Pause - Suspend Irrigation
If the controller is not connected to a rain switch, the rain
pause feature can be used to stop irrigation in the event of
rain. Irrigation stops immediately, and resumes or counts
down a day at the Program A start time. For longer pauses
select more days.
During a rain pause, all irrigation start times will be
suspended unless the Usable Rainfall station setting is set to
None. While paused, station depletions are held constant.
Programming for New Landscapes
User With ET
Set run times, number of cycles and the soaks between cycles.
It then automatically increases or decreases runtime based on
the daily weather information dened as ET.
Select Station: Locate the station to be programmed.
Select Station Mode: Select User w/ ET
Select a Program: Assign station to a program (with a start
time, water window and water day mode).
Use Water Window: If this station can irrigate outside of the
water window, select “No”.
Usable Rainfall: If a station is under a roof, heavy tree canopy
or semi-porous roof, select either “None” or a percent of
rainfall that is actually used. When “None” is selected, the
specic station will water during Rain Pause.
Set Runtime: Set a desired cycle run time.
Set Number of Cycles and the Soak Time: Select from 1-20
cycles and Soak times from 0 to 480 minutes in 10 minute
increments.
Reference ET: Set a reference ET that is appropriate for the
schedule just set. The number you see in parenthesis is ET
for the past week and is the value to enter as Part 1 and 2.
Alternately, you can set the program you would run in July and
use a weekly reference ET that is normal for your area in July.
Other Stations: Repeat these steps for other stations
assigned to this station mode.
Programming for New Landscapes
User No ET
Commonly used for plant establishment periods when
overwatering is required to establish new roots. Run times,
cycle and soak periods are all user dened in this station
mode. User No ET sets up the same as User With ET except
there is no reference ET. Activation is not required for User
No ET.
Copy
This function lets you quickly copy all station settings from
any particular station to any other station or to all stations.
Press the COPY Menu button. Press the right or left arrow
button to select the station to copy from. Press the plus or
minus button to select the station to copy to. (“All Stations”
is one of the choices.) Push the button until COPYING is
displayed. Repeat the process for each station to be copied.
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Caution: The rain pause feature is intended to be used
ONLY during rain events. To stop irrigation during
specic events, please go to www.weathertrak.net to
pause the controller via the Event Pause feature. Event
pause will pause all stations regardless of the Usable
Rainfall setting.
Note: For rmware version before 7.2, when a rain pause
day is selected, the controller pauses irrigation immediately
and resumes or counts down a day at midnight. Make sure to
select more days accordingly.
To pause irrigation for rain:
Step 1. Press the RAIN PAUSE button.
Step 2. Press the + or – button to set the number of days you
would like to pause irrigation for.
Step 3. Press the RUN button to nish.
Preview
This menu previews programming changes of individual
station data or ow parameters (if a ow sensor is used and
setup).
Station Data: Press the right or left arrow button to view
station data. Press the right or left arrow button to change the
station number and the plus or minus button to view projected
water days (based on current ET) in one week increments from
1-8 weeks. Displayed station data includes run time, cycle and
soak periods, station mode, % adjustments, projected water
days on a weekly basis.
Flow Data: Press the plus or minus button to view ow data.
Press the right or left arrow button to view previously setup ow
parameters. (If a ow sensor is set-up and used).
Manual Valve Test
Manual Valve Test Function: This feature conrms wire
integrity between the controller and valves in the eld. This
test can quickly identify, on a station basis, where an electrical
fault exists.
Run Manual Valve Test: Press the MANUAL Menu button.
Press the right or left arrow button to RUN VALVE TEST. Press
the plus or minus button to change from Skip to View. Press
the button to run the Manual Valve Test. You will hear
the controller briey send a signal to every station including
the master valve. Press the right or left arrow button to view
the rst eight valves. Press the right or left arrow button to
view additional stations in groups of eight. “?” means the test
has not been operated and “- -“means the station does not
have an electrical fault. This test cannot be run if any valve is
operating. The controller will identify a (SH) “Short” (current
draw exceeding 1000 mA) or (NC) “No Connect” reecting a
broken wire.
Caution: Valve alerts must be cleared in the ALERT
menu to ensure stations will operate. Failure to clear an
alert could suspend watering. If a relay is present, the
controller will display an “SH” because the relay cannot
open and close fast enough for the duration of this test.
Viewing Solenoid Current Draw
The controller will display the milliamp draw of any station
solenoid in this test.
Step 1. Press the main menu button to SETUP.
Step 2. Press the right arrow button until the following screen
appears:
RUN VALVE TEST — RTVT:OFF
Skip 00 SH 00 NC Faults
Step 3. Press the minus button to change the word “Skip” to
“View”, then press the button to start the test. It
will take about 15 seconds to verify continuity to all
stations and the master valve.
Step 4. If any eld wiring issues exist, they will be identied
as a “Fault”. A valve fault could be “SH” (Valve Short)
from a failing solenoid or an “NC” (Valve No-Connect
or open) reecting a broken wire or wire that is not
making good contact in the corresponding station
terminal.
System Shutdown
This feature can be found in the OFF menu when a
catastrophic event occurs. This feature is not intended
for winterization but will stop scheduled irrigation until
emergency repairs can be made. Press the OFF Menu button.
Press the plus or minus button to locate “System Shutdown”.
The controller will immediately stop all scheduled irrigation
and close a normally open master valve until reset by pressing
the button in this submenu.
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