Irritrol LIFE-B-4 User manual

LIFE Controller 4_6_8
Irrigation Controller
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Back Module Components
1. Terminal board.
2. DB15 Connector to the Programming Module.
3. Conduit knockout.
4. Mounting holes for wall installation.
5. Mounting holes for electrical wall box installation or for alternative
wall installation.
6. Jumper to be connected to the SENSOR terminals if no Rain Sensor
is used.
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Connecting the Power Source
1. Route 10 cm of the transformer wire cable into the controller through the conduit
through the knockout (if conduit is not used).
2. Connect the transformer cable brown and blue to the terminals labeled “24 VAC”.
3. Plug the transformer into the wall plug socket.
AUS: 230-240 VAC 50Hz
EU: 220-240 VAC 50Hz
US: 120 VAC 60Hz
Connecting the LIFE Programming
Module
In order to complete the LIFE Controller
assembly connect the Programming
Module onto the Back Module by simply
aligning the two and pressing them
together.
Programming Module may be
programmed also when detought from
back module. In order to work in this
way, programming module needs to
be recharged for 5 minutes minimum
(attached to the back module) the first
time it is operated or after 24H of power
absense.
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BACK MODULE
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PROGRAMMING MODULE
Programming Module Components
1. Programming Module.
2. Programming Dial - To select irrigation functions.
Control Dial Positions:
3. Run Time - To set station run time duration.
4. Start Time - To set start times(s) for automatic watering program.
5. Water Days - To set individual days of the week for automatic watering.
6. Watering Budget - To set Watering Budget adjustment for run time
duration.
7. P+ and P- Buttons - Select next/previous irrigation programs.
8. Auto Button - To select automatic operation.
9. Help Button - To show help text on LCD display.
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10. Settings Button - To set Controller’s parameters.
11. Test Button - To run a program to check hydraulic and electric station
operation.
12. Manual Program(s) Button - To select watering programs for manual
operation.
13. Manual Station(s) Button - To select station(s) for manual operation.
14. Pause Button - Turn o and prevents automatic station operation.
15. Start/Stop Button - To start or stop manual program(s) and station(s) and
test program(s).
16. and Button - Press to increase or decrease display number values and
various functions.
17. and Button - Press to select next or previous function parameter.
18. Reset Button - Momentarily insert a clip to press the hidden Reset button to
restart operations.
19. LCD Display
20. Symbol - Displayed when the Time duration shown is in minutes and
seconds.
21. Symbol – Displayed when 24VAC is missing or the Control Module is
removed from the Back Module.
22. Symbol - Diplayed when automatic irrigation is on Pause.*
23. Symbol - Displayed when sensor is active.*
24. Symbol - Displayed when a Watering Budget run time duration adjustment
is in use.
25. Symbol - Displayed when 12H time format is used.
26. Symbol - Displayed when irrigation currently on.
27. Symbol - Displayed to identify the number of the selection within a
function.
28. 2-digit - number representing the shown selection.
29. Symbol - Displayed when an irrigation program is selected.
30. 1-Character – identifies the irrigation Program selected or M for Master Valve.
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Note: for best results it is recommended to customize the Controller’s SETTINGS
first.
Setting Language
• Press the button to access the Controller’s Settings.
• Press the or buttons to select LANGUAGE.
Many display information can be viewed in any of the 5 languages: ENGLISH,
ITALIANO, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL, GERMAN.
• press the or buttons to select the language.
Setting Current Time and Date
• Press the button to access the Controller’s Settings.
• Press the or buttons to select 12H – 24H.
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31. 10-Character - multi-language Text for function description and help info.
32. Main Display - Shows various time values and controller information.
33. DB15 connector to Back Module.
34. Wi-Fi Module (optional).
35. USB Type A Plug for connecting the Wi-Fi Module (optional).
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Setting a Calendar Day Schedule
The Calendar Day schedule enables you to set each day of the week as an active or
inactive watering day. Each day can be active or inactive in each program Aand B.
1. Turn the control dial to the Day Schedule position .
2. Press P+ or P- buttons to select the desired program Aor B. Program letter Aor B
will be displayed.
3. Press either the or button to select the day of the week.
4. Press either the or button to set the day On or O.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each day of the week.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 for each program as needed.
7. Press the Auto button when finished.
• Press the or buttons to select 12 H or 24 H.
• Press the button to select SET TIME.
• Press the or buttons to set the current time.
• Press the button to select SET DAY.
• Press the or buttons to set the day of the month.
• Press the button to select SET MONTH.
• Press the or buttons to set the month.
• Press the button to select SET YEAR.
• Press the or buttons to set the year.
• To exit Settings press the AUTO button.
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Setting Program Start Time
The program start time is the time of day you select to begin an automatic watering
program cycle.
When a program starts, each station with a designated run time duration in the program
will operate in numerical order, one station at a time.
Sometimes it is necessary to run a watering program more than once per day. For
example, when watering a new lawn.
The LIFE Controller provides 3 independent start times per day for each program.
1. Turn the control dial to the Start Time position .
2. Press P+ or P- buttons to select the desired program Aor B. The selected Start Time
number and the program letter Aor Bwill be displayed.
3. Press either the or button to select the desired Start Time number: 1, 2 or 3.
4. Press either the or button to set the start time.
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5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each Start Time number, as needed.
• To remove a Start Time from the program, decrease the Start Time below 12:00AM
(0:00) or increase it above 11:59PM (23:59).
6. Repeat steps 2–5 for each program as needed.
7. Press the Auto button when finished.
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Setting Station Run Time Duration
The station run time duration is the amount of time a station will operate once it has
been started.
A station is assigned to a program when it is given a designated run time duration
ranging from 1 minute to 8 hours. Each station can have a dierent run time duration
in each program.
1. Turn the control dial to the Run Time position .
2. Press P+ or P- buttons to select the desired program Aor B. The selected station
Run Time number and the program letter Aor Bwill be displayed.
3. Press either the or button to select the desired Run Time number from 1 to
the maximum number of stations of the LIFE Controller model: 4, 6 or 8.
4. Press either the or button to set the run time.
• To remove the station from the program, decrease the run time duration to less
than 1 minute to display OFF.
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5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each Run Time number, if desired.
6. Repeat steps 2–5 for each program as needed.
7. Press the Auto button when finished.
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CONTROL OPERATIONS
Automatic Operation
Automatic operation will occur whenever the programmed start time and watering
day matches the LIFE Controller internal clock and calendar.
Pres the Auto button when automatic operation is desired. Also the LIFE
Controller automatically returns to AUTO control after 3 minutes from last pressure
of any button. However, the LIFE Controller will operate automatically in any mode of
operation other than Pause (O).
While in Auto operation the display will show the current time and date.
When 12H time format it is used the date is MM-DD-YYYY.
When 24H time format it is used the date is DD-MM-YYYY.
When there is an extra INFO, the word “INFO” will replace the year number YYYY.
Press the or button to view the INFO(s) or return to current time and date.
Possible INFO are:
NO 24VAC: during power outage or when the Control Module is removed.
MANUAL ON: when a station has been turned ON manually.
IRRIGAT ON: when an irrigation cycle is running.
TEST ON: when the TEST program is running. PAUSE ON: when the controller mode of
operation is PAUSE (O).
SHORT CIRC: when at least a station line has been found short circuited.
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CONTROL OPERATIONS
Manual Station Operation
Manual controller operations will override all currently active automatic operation
and sensor input. Any automatic program start time that occurs during a manual
operation will be cancelled.
Manual operation enables any stations to be given a temporary station run time
duration.Manual operation stops any running watering cycle.
1. Press the Manual Station button.
The selected station number and a Manual run time will be displayed.
Press either the or button to select the desired station number. Station
numbers go from 1 to the maximum number of stations of the LIFE Controller
model: 4, 6 or 8.
2. To manually start a station that is currently OFF (the symbol is o to indicate
the station is OFF), press either the or button to set the run time from 1
minute (0:01) to 8 hours (8:00) and press the Start/Stop button. The symbol
is turned on to indicate the station is ON.Note: if the maximum number of
stations that can be turned ON has been reached, pressing the Start/Stop
button. The symbol is turned on to indicate the station is ON.
Note: The temporary station run time will not aect the station’s run time within
any automatic program.
3. To manually stop a station that is currently ON (the symbol is on to indicate
the station is ON), press the Start/Stop button to stop the selected station.
The symbol is turned o to indicate the station is OFF.
4. Repeat steps 2–4 for additional stations.
5. Press the Auto button when finished.

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Manual Program Operation
Manual program operation enables automatic watering programs to be manually
started.
1. Press the Manual Program button.
The selected program number will be displayed.
2. Press either the or button to select the desired program, A or B, to be
turned ON manually.
3. To manually start a watering cycle for a program that is currently OFF (the symbol
is o to indicate the program’s watering cycle is OFF) press the Start/Stop
button. The symbol is turned on to indicate the watering cycle is ON.
Note: if the maximum number of stations that can be turned ON has been reached,
pressing the Start/Stop button will not start the watering cycle and the
display shows STACK.
The watering cycles will be delayed (STACKed) until the current watering cycle is
finished.
4. To manually advance through the station sequence, for the selected program,
press the button.
5. To manually cancel the STACK condition for the selected program and set it back to
OFF, press the Start/Stop button.
6. To manually terminate a watering cycle for a program that is currently ON (the
symbol is on to indicate the program’s watering cycle is ON), press the Start/
Stop button. The symbol is turned o to indicate the watering cycle is
OFF.
7. Repeat steps 2–6 for additional programs.
Press the Auto button when finished.
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HELP Function
LIFE Controller has an HELP feature that provide instant help for the current function.
• Press and keep it pressed the the HELP button to start viewing the help text
on the display. NOTE: the help text repeat itself as long as the HELP button is
pressed.
• Release the HELP button when finished.
Note: when in SETTINGS the help suggests to check this User Guide.
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CONTROL OPERATIONS Specifications
DIMENSIONS
• Controller
186 mm W
140 mm H
67 mm D
• Programming Module LIFE-MOD
186 mm W
140 mm H
47 mm D
• Back Module LIFE-B-4 /B-6 / B-8 INDOOR
149 mm W
104 mm H
37 mm D
POWER
• Back Module LIFE-B-4 /B-6 / B-8
Power Supply: 24VAC 50/60Hz @ 0.625 Amps
Output to Each Solenoid Valve and to MV:24VAC @ 250mA
Maximum 2 Outputs ON at the same time, including MV
Sensor Input: N.C. Dry Switch - 24VAC @ 15mA
• Programming Module LIFE-MOD
Power Supply: 24VAC 50/60Hz @ 150mA
Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed
with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources. To return your used device, please use the return
and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was
purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

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• WiFi Module (Optional)
Power supply:3.3VDC @ 150mA
• Disconnection means: Type 1Y
• Pollution degree: 2
• Rated impulse voltage: 330V
USE
• Programming Module and Back Module (LIFE-B-4, LIFE-B-6, LIFE-B-8) work
as a matching pair only.
WORKING TEMPERATURE
• From -10°C to 60°C
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Back Module Models
• LIFE-B-4
4 Station+MV
• LIFE-B-6
6 Station+MV
• LIFE-B-8
8 Station+MV
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LIFE Controller 4_6_8
Irrigation Controller

Programmatore
LIFE 4_6_8
Programmatore per irrigazione
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Componenti del modulo posteriore
1. Morsettiera.
2. Connettore DB15 al modulo di programmazione.
3. Punto di uscita della canalina.
4. Fori di montaggio per l’installazione a parete.
5. Fori di montaggio per l’installazione nel quadro elettrico o per l’installazione
alternativa a parete.
6. Ponticello da collegare ai morsetti del SENSORE se non viene usato
il sensore pioggia.
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Collegamento dell’alimentazione
1. Far passare 10 cm del cavo del trasformatore nel programmatore attraverso la
canalina oppure attraverso il punto di uscita (se non viene usata la canalina).
2. Collegare i cavi marrone e blu del trasformatore ai morsetti contrassegnati con
“24 VAC”.
3. Collegare il trasformatore alla presa a muro.
AUS: 230-240 VAC 50Hz
EU: 220-240 VAC 50Hz
US: 120 VAC 60Hz
Collegamento del Modulo di
programmazione LIFE
Per completare il montaggio del
Programmatore LIFE, collegare il modulo
di programmazione al modulo posteriore
semplicemente allineandoli e premendoli
insieme.
Il modulo di programmazione può essere
programmato anche se scollegato dal
modulo posteriore. Perché funzioni in
questo modo, il modulo di programmazione
deve essere ricaricato per almeno 5 minuti
(collegato al modulo posteriore) la prima
volta che viene utilizzato o dopo 24 ore di
assenza di corrente.
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MODULO DI PROGRAMMAZIONE