Irritrol MC-4E User manual
MC-E (Blue)
Installation Instructions and
Programming Guide
For Controller Models: MC-4E, MC-6E, MC-8E, MC-12E,
MC-18E, MC-24E, MC-30E, MC-36E, MC-42E & MC-48E
EnglishEspañolFrançais
2
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the MC-E controller by Irritrol. The MC-E controller is a solid-state irrigation controller,
capable of storing eight independent programs designed to meet the needs of commercial and contractor applications. The
MC-E is an enhancement to the existing MC controller with many more functions and display features. The new MC-E is
designed to be compatible with the previous MC Plus B cabinets and wiring connections.
Parts Diagram
1- 32-Character Dot Matrix LCD
2- Timing Mechanism Quick Release
3- Active Station Indicator Display
4- Function Dial
5- Flow Alarm Indicator LED
6- Master Valve Active Indicator LED
7- Power Supply Indicator LED
- Activates the LCD Display Backlight
- Use to navigate through the menu options
Table of Contents
Introduction -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -Pg. 3
Parts Diagram -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -Pg. 3
Cabinet Installation - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 4
Electrical Conduits Installation - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 4
Control Wires Installation -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 5
Rain Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 6
Start Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 6
CLIMATE LOGICTM Weather Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately) -- Pg. 6
Power Source Installation -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 7
Circuit Breaker Diagnostic System -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 7
Power On / Reset Mode - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 8
System SETUP
Time/Date Format- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 8
Current Date ---------------------------------------------- Pgs. 8–9
Current Time -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 9
Security Password -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 10
Set Master Valve ON or OFF per Station ------------------------ Pg. 11
Program SETUP
Assign Station & Runtime to a Program -------------------- Pgs. 12–13
Program Start Time - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --Pgs. 14–15
Station Delay Time ------------------------------------------ Pg. 16
Looping Start Time -------------------------------------- Pgs. 17–18
Watering Day Schedule -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pgs. 19–22
Water Budget -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 23
Program Review -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 24
Program Erase
Single Program -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 25
Complete Program Reset -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 26
Complete Controller Reset ------------------------------------ Pg. 26
Station Test -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 27
Options
Option 1 ---------------------------------------------------- Pg. 28
Option 2 - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 28
Option 3 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 29
Option 4 ---------------------------------------------------- Pg. 29
Option 5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 30
Rain Off -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 30
Semi-Auto Operation -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 31
Manual Operation -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 32
Remote Control (Purchased Separately) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 33
Flow Sensor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pgs. 34–38
Specications -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 39
Electromagnetic Compatibility - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Back Cover
3
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the MC-E controller by Irritrol. The MC-E controller is a solid-state irrigation controller,
capable of storing eight independent programs designed to meet the needs of commercial and contractor applications. The
MC-E is an enhancement to the existing MC controller with many more functions and display features. The new MC-E is
designed to be compatible with the previous MC Plus B cabinets and wiring connections.
Parts Diagram
1- 32-Character Dot Matrix LCD
2- Timing Mechanism Quick Release
3- Active Station Indicator Display
4- Function Dial
5- Flow Alarm Indicator LED
6- Master Valve Active Indicator LED
7- Power Supply Indicator LED
- Activates the LCD Display Backlight
- Use to navigate through the menu options
- Use to navigate through the menu options
- Use to navigate through the menu selections
or options
- Use to navigate through the menu selections
or options
- Finalize and save entered parameters
- SETUP - Assigns Station and Station
Runtime to a program
- SETUP - Assign Start Times to a program
- SETUP - Assign Event Days
- SETUP - Remove Event Days
- MANUAL - Activate stations or programs
manually
- SETUP / SET PROGRAM - Modify the
current time
- SETUP / SET PROGRAM - Modify current
date
- WATER BUDGET - Adjust water budget
percentage.
- Clear / Delete selection / Revert back to the
main menu of the current dial position
Table of Contents
Introduction -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -Pg. 3
Parts Diagram -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -Pg. 3
Cabinet Installation - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 4
Electrical Conduits Installation - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 4
Control Wires Installation -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 5
Rain Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 6
Start Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 6
CLIMATE LOGICTM Weather Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately) -- Pg. 6
Power Source Installation -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 7
Circuit Breaker Diagnostic System -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 7
Power On / Reset Mode - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 8
System SETUP
Time/Date Format- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 8
Current Date ---------------------------------------------- Pgs. 8–9
Current Time -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 9
Security Password -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 10
Set Master Valve ON or OFF per Station ------------------------ Pg. 11
Program SETUP
Assign Station & Runtime to a Program -------------------- Pgs. 12–13
Program Start Time - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --Pgs. 14–15
Station Delay Time ------------------------------------------ Pg. 16
Looping Start Time -------------------------------------- Pgs. 17–18
Watering Day Schedule -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pgs. 19–22
Water Budget -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 23
Program Review -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 24
Program Erase
Single Program -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 25
Complete Program Reset -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 26
Complete Controller Reset ------------------------------------ Pg. 26
Station Test -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 27
Options
Option 1 ---------------------------------------------------- Pg. 28
Option 2 - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pg. 28
Option 3 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 29
Option 4 ---------------------------------------------------- Pg. 29
Option 5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 30
Rain Off -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 30
Semi-Auto Operation -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 31
Manual Operation -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 32
Remote Control (Purchased Separately) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 33
Flow Sensor -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pgs. 34–38
Specications -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Pg. 39
Electromagnetic Compatibility - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Back Cover
4
Cabinet Installation
Step 1 – Selecting the proper installation site for the MC-E controller is
essential to safe and reliable operation. The controller features
a weather resistant cabinet designed for indoor and outdoor
installation. The controller should be installed on a vertical wall
or other sturdy structure near a grounded power source. Select a
location that provides as much protection from direct sunlight,
rain, snow and irrigation spray as possible.
Step 2 – Drive a wood screw (provided) into the wall at eye level.
(For Large Cabinet Unit - 18 Stations or more) Drive another
wood screw 8” (20.3 cm) directly below the rst screw.
(For Small Cabinet Unit - 12 Stations or less) Drive another wood
screw 5 3/4” (14.5 cm) directly below the rst screw.
Leave approximately 1/4” (6.5 mm) of the screw extended from
the wall to accommodate the cabinet.
For drywall and masonry installation, use proper screw
anchors to prevent the screws from loosening.
Step 3 – Place the controller cabinet on the screws using the keyhole slots on the back panel. Ensure that the cabinet is
installed securely on the screws. See Figure 1.
Step 4 – Open the controller door and remove the bottom panel door. Locate the bottom screw and tighten it securely.
The MC-E series has two available lockable, weather and vandal resistant steel pedestals for free standing applications.
For MC-E controllers with 12 stations or less, use the Irritrol P-2B pedestal. For MC-E controllers with 18 stations or
more, use the Irritrol P-6B pedestal. Follow the installation and mounting instructions that are provided with the pedestal.
Electrical Conduit Installation
Electrical conduit and adapters are not supplied with the controller but may be required for installations in your area.
Check with your local electrical codes and install conduit according to requirements.
For power wires, install a 1/2” (13 mm) NPT threaded conduit access body to the transformer assembly threaded nipple.
From the access body, install conduit to the power source.
For station valve wiring, install a 2” (5 cm) conduit adapter and conduit.
Figure 1
5
Control Wires Installation
Step 1 – Route the valve control wires between the valves and the MC-E controller.
For wire runs up to 1000’ between the controller and the valves, it is recommended to use an 18 AWG
(1.0 mm2) multi-wire sprinkler valve connection cable. This cable is insulated for direct burial and is color
coded to simplify installation.
Step 2 – Attach one wire from each valve solenoid to
the white color-coded wire from the cable.
(Since the valve solenoid has no polarity, either
wire can be used for this connection.) Designate
this connection as the Valve Common.
Step 3 – Attach a separate cable wire to each of the
remaining valve solenoid wire. Take note of the
wire color being used for each valve as well
as the watering zone/area it is designated. This
information will be important when connecting
the valve wires to the controller’s station
terminals.
Step 4 – Use wire nut fasteners to secure the valve
solenoid wire connection. Waterproof all
connections with grease caps or similar
insulation method.
Step 5 – Route the other end of the control wires into the
provided conduit hole at the bottom of the cabinet. Leave about 8” of cable remaining in the cabinet. Expose
about 3/8” of bare wire from the station and the valve common wires.
Step 6 – Secure the valve common wire to one of the three terminals labeled “VALVE COMMON” and each valve wire
to its appropriate station terminal designation.
* For ow monitoring, with a ow sensor installed, Station #1 is programmed and used as activation circuit for
a normally-open master valve instead of a regular station valve. (See page 36 “Install Critical Flow Shut Off
Master Valve”.)
VALVE
COMMON
VALVE
COMMON
VALVE
COMMON
MASTER
VALVE
YEL RED VALVE
COMMON
GND
1357911131517192123252729313335373941
246810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42
Figure 2
Cabinet Installation
Step 1 – Selecting the proper installation site for the MC-E controller is
essential to safe and reliable operation. The controller features
a weather resistant cabinet designed for indoor and outdoor
installation. The controller should be installed on a vertical wall
or other sturdy structure near a grounded power source. Select a
location that provides as much protection from direct sunlight,
rain, snow and irrigation spray as possible.
Step 2 – Drive a wood screw (provided) into the wall at eye level.
(For Large Cabinet Unit - 18 Stations or more) Drive another
wood screw 8” (20.3 cm) directly below the rst screw.
(For Small Cabinet Unit - 12 Stations or less) Drive another wood
screw 5 3/4” (14.5 cm) directly below the rst screw.
Leave approximately 1/4” (6.5 mm) of the screw extended from
the wall to accommodate the cabinet.
For drywall and masonry installation, use proper screw
anchors to prevent the screws from loosening.
Step 3 – Place the controller cabinet on the screws using the keyhole slots on the back panel. Ensure that the cabinet is
installed securely on the screws. See Figure 1.
Step 4 – Open the controller door and remove the bottom panel door. Locate the bottom screw and tighten it securely.
The MC-E series has two available lockable, weather and vandal resistant steel pedestals for free standing applications.
For MC-E controllers with 12 stations or less, use the Irritrol P-2B pedestal. For MC-E controllers with 18 stations or
more, use the Irritrol P-6B pedestal. Follow the installation and mounting instructions that are provided with the pedestal.
Electrical Conduit Installation
Electrical conduit and adapters are not supplied with the controller but may be required for installations in your area.
Check with your local electrical codes and install conduit according to requirements.
For power wires, install a 1/2” (13 mm) NPT threaded conduit access body to the transformer assembly threaded nipple.
From the access body, install conduit to the power source.
For station valve wiring, install a 2” (5 cm) conduit adapter and conduit.
Master
Valve Pump Start
Relay
Station 1 *Station 2 Station 3
*
Wiring for standard (non-ow sensing) system
6
Power Source Installation
WARNING: All electrical components and installation practices must meet applicable national and local electrical
codes including installation by a qualied personnel. These codes may require an external junction box mounted on the
cabinet and a circuit breaker in the main wiring having a contact separation of at least 0.120” in the line and neutral poles.
The 120 VAC power source must be turned OFF prior to servicing. The power cable used for connection to the controller
must have an insulation rating of 221° F minimum.
Step 1 – For power source connection, install a 1/2” electrical
conduit from the 120 VAC power source to the MC-E
controller cabinet.
Step 2 – Install an electrical junction box at the transformer to
allow access for future servicing.
Step 3 – Conrm that power has been disconnected at the power
source using a volt meter or voltage detector.
Step 4 – Route 14-AWG insulated solid copper wires for Power
(Black), Neutral (White) and Equipment Ground (Green)
through the conduit and into the junction box.
Step 5 – Strip back 3/8” of insulation from each wire. Using wire
connectors, connect the wires with similar colors together
(Black with Black, White with White, etc.).
Step 6 – Tuck the wires inside the junction box and replace the
cover.
Step 7 – Apply power to the controller.
Circuit Breaker Diagnostic System
The controller’s system for managing an electrical short circuit is designed to isolate the station with the problem and
continue to water operable stations. The sequence the controller follows is listed below.
1. The controller reaches a station with a short circuit.
2. The controller shuts off the problem station and skips to the next station in the same program and continues operation.
3. The controller displays “Fuse Alarm on __” and the problem station’s number as well as the other station in operation.
4. In between programs, when the controller is idle, it will display the Fuse Alarm station alternating with the display of
Day/Date/Time.
5. The next time the controller is supposed to run the station, it will try again. If the cause of the short has been repaired,
the Fuse Alarm will disappear from the display and the station will run normally. You can also use the CLEAR button
to clear the Fuse Alarm from the display. This does not x the shorted circuit, but only clears its display.
The controller has fractions of a second to detect and shutoff the problem station before the short circuit causes
damage. On occasion, with multiple programs and stations running, the controller shuts off and displays two stations as
having shorts. You can test each station in MANUAL mode or with STATION TEST to nd the shorted one.
Rain Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately)
IMPORTANT! The INHIBIT SENSOR is designed for a normally closed
rain sensor. The wire jumper must be present at the terminals if a sensor is not
connected.
Step 1 – Route the rain sensor cable into the controller terminals.
Step 2 – Remove the wire jumper from the INHIBIT and SENSOR terminals for
the 18 stations or more models and
INHIB.SEN and SEN.COM for the 12 stations or less models. Refer to
the provided rain sensor installation guide for wiring instructions and
connect accordingly.
The INHIBIT SENSOR will operate on any Function Dial position settings.
Start Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately)
IMPORTANT! The START SENSOR input is designed for a normally open
sensor and works in conjunction with Options 1 and 2. When the start sensor is
activated, the MC-E controller will immediately activate Program 1 providing
Option 2 is activated. Program 1 will continue to repeat the cycle until the start
sensor is deactivated. The activation of the start sensor will not affect any other
programs. Option 1 works similarly by turning ON program 8, however all other
programs are turned OFF.
Step 1 – Route the sensor connection cable through the bottom of the controller
cabinet and into the controller terminals.
Step 2 – Refer to the provided sensor installation guide for wiring instructions.
The START SENSOR will operate on any Function Dial
position except for RAIN OFF.
CLIMATE LOGICTM Weather Sensor (Purchased Separately)
The CLIMATE LOGIC TM weather sensing system connects to the upper remote
port using the CMR-ADP adapter cable (black wire up). CLIMATE LOGIC
governs the MC-E Blue’s global water budget to make the entire controller
“follow the weather”.
VALVE
COMMON
VALVE
COMMON
VALVE
COMMON
MASTER
VALVE
YEL RED
VALVE
COMMON
GND
13
57911131517192123252729313335373941
24
6810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42
1357911131517192123252729313335373941434547
246810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
INHIBIT SENSOR START SENSOR FLOW SENSOR
VALVE
COMMON
VALVE
COMMON
VALVE
COMMON
MASTER
VALVE
YELRED
VALVE
COMMON
GND
1357911131517192123252729313335373941
246810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42
1357911131517192123252729313335373941434547
246810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
INHIBIT SENSOR START SENSOR FLOW SENSOR
Models with 12 Stations or Less
Models with 18 Stations or More
SEN. COM START SEN.
START SENSOR
VALVE
COMMON
VALVE
COMMON
VALVE
COMMON
MASTER
VALVE
YELRED
VALVE
COMMON
GND
13579111315171921232527293
13335373941
246810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42
1357911131517192123252729313335373941434547
246810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
INHIBIT SENSOR START SENSOR FLOW SENSOR
CLIMATE LOGICTM
Sensor Module
7
Power Source Installation
WARNING: All electrical components and installation practices must meet applicable national and local electrical
codes including installation by a qualied personnel. These codes may require an external junction box mounted on the
cabinet and a circuit breaker in the main wiring having a contact separation of at least 0.120” in the line and neutral poles.
The 120 VAC power source must be turned OFF prior to servicing. The power cable used for connection to the controller
must have an insulation rating of 221° F minimum.
Step 1 – For power source connection, install a 1/2” electrical
conduit from the 120 VAC power source to the MC-E
controller cabinet.
Step 2 – Install an electrical junction box at the transformer to
allow access for future servicing.
Step 3 – Conrm that power has been disconnected at the power
source using a volt meter or voltage detector.
Step 4 – Route 14-AWG insulated solid copper wires for Power
(Black), Neutral (White) and Equipment Ground (Green)
through the conduit and into the junction box.
Step 5 – Strip back 3/8” of insulation from each wire. Using wire
connectors, connect the wires with similar colors together
(Black with Black, White with White, etc.).
Step 6 – Tuck the wires inside the junction box and replace the
cover.
Step 7 – Apply power to the controller.
Circuit Breaker Diagnostic System
The controller’s system for managing an electrical short circuit is designed to isolate the station with the problem and
continue to water operable stations. The sequence the controller follows is listed below.
1. The controller reaches a station with a short circuit.
2. The controller shuts off the problem station and skips to the next station in the same program and continues operation.
3. The controller displays “Fuse Alarm on __” and the problem station’s number as well as the other station in operation.
4. In between programs, when the controller is idle, it will display the Fuse Alarm station alternating with the display of
Day/Date/Time.
5. The next time the controller is supposed to run the station, it will try again. If the cause of the short has been repaired,
the Fuse Alarm will disappear from the display and the station will run normally. You can also use the CLEAR button
to clear the Fuse Alarm from the display. This does not x the shorted circuit, but only clears its display.
The controller has fractions of a second to detect and shutoff the problem station before the short circuit causes
damage. On occasion, with multiple programs and stations running, the controller shuts off and displays two stations as
having shorts. You can test each station in MANUAL mode or with STATION TEST to nd the shorted one.
Rain Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately)
IMPORTANT! The INHIBIT SENSOR is designed for a normally closed
rain sensor. The wire jumper must be present at the terminals if a sensor is not
connected.
Step 1 – Route the rain sensor cable into the controller terminals.
Step 2 – Remove the wire jumper from the INHIBIT and SENSOR terminals for
the 18 stations or more models and
INHIB.SEN and SEN.COM for the 12 stations or less models. Refer to
the provided rain sensor installation guide for wiring instructions and
connect accordingly.
The INHIBIT SENSOR will operate on any Function Dial position settings.
Start Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately)
IMPORTANT! The START SENSOR input is designed for a normally open
sensor and works in conjunction with Options 1 and 2. When the start sensor is
activated, the MC-E controller will immediately activate Program 1 providing
Option 2 is activated. Program 1 will continue to repeat the cycle until the start
sensor is deactivated. The activation of the start sensor will not affect any other
programs. Option 1 works similarly by turning ON program 8, however all other
programs are turned OFF.
Step 1 – Route the sensor connection cable through the bottom of the controller
cabinet and into the controller terminals.
Step 2 – Refer to the provided sensor installation guide for wiring instructions.
The START SENSOR will operate on any Function Dial
position except for RAIN OFF.
CLIMATE LOGICTM Weather Sensor (Purchased Separately)
The CLIMATE LOGIC TM weather sensing system connects to the upper remote
port using the CMR-ADP adapter cable (black wire up). CLIMATE LOGIC
governs the MC-E Blue’s global water budget to make the entire controller
“follow the weather”.
VALVE
COMMON
VALVE
COMMON
VA
LVE
COMMON
MASTER
VALVE
YEL RED VA
LVE
COMMON
GND
1357911131517192123252729313335373941
246810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42
1357911131517192123252729313335373941434547
246810 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Power Wire = Black
Neutral Wire = White
Equipment Ground = Green
Models with 12 Stations or Less
Models with 18 Stations or More
8
Step 4 – Press the button to accept the changes. The display will now reect the new date.
While in SET DATE mode, you can advance to the SET TIME mode by pressing
the or button.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SETUP.
SETUP – Current Time
Set Current Time
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SETUP position.
Step 2 – Press the or button to access the SET TIME screen or simply press the button.
Step 3 – Enter the Hour, Minutes and Seconds in H MM format. Enter the H MM for PM time.
International setting follows the 24-hour format.
Example: For 1:21pm, enter 0121 for U.S. format and 1321 for International format.
Step 4 – Press the button to accept the changes. The display will now reect the new time.
While in SET TIME mode, you can advance to the SET LANGUAGE screen by pressing the NEXT
button or go back to SET DATE by pressing the BACK button.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SETUP.
Power On / Reset Mode
MC-E will initiate the operating system and reload all saved data in the memory for stable operation every time the
controller is powered up. Place the Function Dial in the Auto/Run position for normal operation.
Initial Display Auto Run Mode Display
System SETUP
The SETUP function allows you to modify the following MC-E parameters:
• Time/Date Format • Current Date
• Current Time • Security Password
• Enable/Disable Master Valve
SETUP – Time/Date Format
Set Time/Date Format to International or U.S.
Step 1 – Place the Function dial to the SETUP position.
Step 2 – The default Time and Date is set to the U.S. format. To set the date to International format (Day/Month/Year),
press . To return to the default U.S. format, press .
Step 3 – Press the or button to navigate to other SETUP menu or return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN
position to exit SETUP.
SETUP – Current Date
Set Current Date
Step 1 – Place the Function dial to the SETUP position.
Step 2 – Press the or button to access the SET DATE screen or simply press the button.
Step 3 – Enter the Month, Date and Year in MM DD YY (U.S. format). If the MC-E is operating in International
format, enter the Date rst, the Month second and the year last (DD MM YY).
Example: For December 20, 2010, press the 122010 for U.S. format and 201210 for Internatinal format.
U.S. format International format
9
Step 4 – Press the button to accept the changes. The display will now reect the new date.
While in SET DATE mode, you can advance to the SET TIME mode by pressing
the or button.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SETUP.
SETUP – Current Time
Set Current Time
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SETUP position.
Step 2 – Press the or button to access the SET TIME screen or simply press the button.
Step 3 – Enter the Hour, Minutes and Seconds in H MM format. Enter the H MM for PM time.
International setting follows the 24-hour format.
Example: For 1:21pm, enter 0121 for U.S. format and 1321 for International format.
Step 4 – Press the button to accept the changes. The display will now reect the new time.
While in SET TIME mode, you can advance to the SET LANGUAGE screen by pressing the NEXT
button or go back to SET DATE by pressing the BACK button.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SETUP.
Power On / Reset Mode
MC-E will initiate the operating system and reload all saved data in the memory for stable operation every time the
controller is powered up. Place the Function Dial in the Auto/Run position for normal operation.
Initial Display Auto Run Mode Display
System SETUP
The SETUP function allows you to modify the following MC-E parameters:
• Time/Date Format • Current Date
• Current Time • Security Password
• Enable/Disable Master Valve
SETUP – Time/Date Format
Set Time/Date Format to International or U.S.
Step 1 – Place the Function dial to the SETUP position.
Step 2 – The default Time and Date is set to the U.S. format. To set the date to International format (Day/Month/Year),
press . To return to the default U.S. format, press .
Step 3 – Press the or button to navigate to other SETUP menu or return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN
position to exit SETUP.
SETUP – Current Date
Set Current Date
Step 1 – Place the Function dial to the SETUP position.
Step 2 – Press the or button to access the SET DATE screen or simply press the button.
Step 3 – Enter the Month, Date and Year in MM DD YY (U.S. format). If the MC-E is operating in International
format, enter the Date rst, the Month second and the year last (DD MM YY).
Example: For December 20, 2010, press the 122010 for U.S. format and 201210 for Internatinal format.
U.S. format
U.S. format
International format
International format
U.S. format International format
International format
10
SETUP – Master Valve ON or OFF per Station
Set Master Valve
As factory default, the Master valve is Enabled for all stations. The master valve will activate whenever a station
is activated.
If ow sensing is to be activated, all stations must be set to “MV=ON”.
In situations that a station does not require the master valve to activate, use the following procedure to select the station
and Disable or Enable the master valve.
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SETUP position.
Step 2 – Press the button. The following display will be shown on the screen.
Step 3 – Press the or buttons to select the station number you want to edit. Use the or button to
toggle MV (Master Valve) from ON or OFF.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 4 – Repeat Step 3 for additional stations.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SETUP.
SETUP – Security Password
The MC-E can be secured with a security password to ensure that unauthorized users are not able to modify the programs.
Enable Security Password
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SETUP position.
Step 2 – Press the button. The screen will display the following:
Step 3 – Enter a four-digit (0001–9999) security password and press the button.
Once a security password is established, all menu functions will require you to enter the four-digit
security password before gaining access. However, manual operations are allowed.
Once the security password is veried, the MC-E will allow access to the menu functions for one hour. Within
that hour, you will be able to navigate through all the function dial positions without re-entering the security
password. After the 1-hour time limit expires, you will need to re-enter the password to gain access to the
menu functions.
In the event that you have forgotten the four-digit security password, press , , and to disable
the password verication process. To reestablish password security to the controller, you must repeat Steps
1–3.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SETUP.
11
SETUP – Master Valve ON or OFF per Station
Set Master Valve
As factory default, the Master valve is Enabled for all stations. The master valve will activate whenever a station
is activated.
If ow sensing is to be activated, all stations must be set to “MV=ON”.
In situations that a station does not require the master valve to activate, use the following procedure to select the station
and Disable or Enable the master valve.
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SETUP position.
Step 2 – Press the button. The following display will be shown on the screen.
Step 3 – Press the or buttons to select the station number you want to edit. Use the or button to
toggle MV (Master Valve) from ON or OFF.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 4 – Repeat Step 3 for additional stations.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SETUP.
SETUP – Security Password
The MC-E can be secured with a security password to ensure that unauthorized users are not able to modify the programs.
Enable Security Password
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SETUP position.
Step 2 – Press the button. The screen will display the following:
Step 3 – Enter a four-digit (0001–9999) security password and press the button.
Once a security password is established, all menu functions will require you to enter the four-digit
security password before gaining access. However, manual operations are allowed.
Once the security password is veried, the MC-E will allow access to the menu functions for one hour. Within
that hour, you will be able to navigate through all the function dial positions without re-entering the security
password. After the 1-hour time limit expires, you will need to re-enter the password to gain access to the
menu functions.
In the event that you have forgotten the four-digit security password, press , , and to disable
the password verication process. To reestablish password security to the controller, you must repeat Steps
1–3.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SETUP.
12
Enter/Modify/Delete - Single or Multiple Stations
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Enter the station number you want to create, modify or delete from the program and press the button.
Select multiple stations by entering the rst station number (two digits), then enter the last station in the
sequence (two digits) and press the button.
Entering a station number that is not assigned to the program will return a “No Runtime” message.
Step 4 – Assign the station runtime and press the button. If the station has a previous runtime, the newly entered
runtime will overwrite the previous value. Enter a runtime value of 0 minutes to delete.
Step 5 – Repeat Steps 3–4 to enter/modify/delete additional station(s) from the program.
Step 6 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
Review Program Runtimes
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press the button once to review the program’s cumulative runtime.
Press the button twice to review individual station’s runtime in the program. The controller will
sequentially scroll through the program’s active stations along with their corresponding runtime.
Press any key if you want to stop the scrolling before it reaches the last station.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position.
Program SETUP
For a watering program to operate properly, it must have a station(s) with a runtime and a specic date and time to
activate. The following program parameters can be dened and/or modied in the SET PROGRAM function:
• Assign Station and Runtime to a Program • Assign Watering Day Schedule
• Assign Station Delay Time - Exclusion Day
• Assign Program Start Time - Odd Day
• Assign Looping Start Time - Even Day
• Assign Global Water Budget - Interval Day
Set Program – Assign Station and Runtime to a Program
Assign Station and Runtime to a Program
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) you want to create or modify. Press to activate your selection.
Step 3 – Enter the station number being added or modied in the program and press the button.
Entering a station number that exceeds the controller’s station count will return an error message.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 4 – Enter the station runtime in MM (Minutes), H MM (Hours:Minutes) or 0:SS (0:Seconds) and press . To
enter a station runtime in seconds, enter “0” rst before entering the number of seconds. For example, to enter
30 seconds of runtime you must press . The minimum runtime you can enter is 10 seconds.
Repeat Steps 3–4 for additional stations and runtimes.
To assign similar runtimes to a group of stations, enter the program number (1–8) and press . Enter the
two-digit station number of the lowest station and the two-digit station number of the highest station in the
group (i.e. 0912 will designate stations 9 through 12 in the group) and press to accept. To enter a runtime
for all available stations, use . Enter the length of runtime, then press . This procedure will
replace all station runtimes in the group with the new runtime.
Enter a runtime value of 0 minutes to delete.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
13
Enter/Modify/Delete - Single or Multiple Stations
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Enter the station number you want to create, modify or delete from the program and press the button.
Select multiple stations by entering the rst station number (two digits), then enter the last station in the
sequence (two digits) and press the button.
Entering a station number that is not assigned to the program will return a “No Runtime” message.
Step 4 – Assign the station runtime and press the button. If the station has a previous runtime, the newly entered
runtime will overwrite the previous value. Enter a runtime value of 0 minutes to delete.
Step 5 – Repeat Steps 3–4 to enter/modify/delete additional station(s) from the program.
Step 6 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
Review Program Runtimes
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press the button once to review the program’s cumulative runtime.
Press the button twice to review individual station’s runtime in the program. The controller will
sequentially scroll through the program’s active stations along with their corresponding runtime.
Press any key if you want to stop the scrolling before it reaches the last station.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position.
Program SETUP
For a watering program to operate properly, it must have a station(s) with a runtime and a specic date and time to
activate. The following program parameters can be dened and/or modied in the SET PROGRAM function:
• Assign Station and Runtime to a Program • Assign Watering Day Schedule
• Assign Station Delay Time - Exclusion Day
• Assign Program Start Time - Odd Day
• Assign Looping Start Time - Even Day
• Assign Global Water Budget - Interval Day
Set Program – Assign Station and Runtime to a Program
Assign Station and Runtime to a Program
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) you want to create or modify. Press to activate your selection.
Step 3 – Enter the station number being added or modied in the program and press the button.
Entering a station number that exceeds the controller’s station count will return an error message.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 4 – Enter the station runtime in MM (Minutes), H MM (Hours:Minutes) or 0:SS (0:Seconds) and press . To
enter a station runtime in seconds, enter “0” rst before entering the number of seconds. For example, to enter
30 seconds of runtime you must press . The minimum runtime you can enter is 10 seconds.
Repeat Steps 3–4 for additional stations and runtimes.
To assign similar runtimes to a group of stations, enter the program number (1–8) and press . Enter the
two-digit station number of the lowest station and the two-digit station number of the highest station in the
group (i.e. 0912 will designate stations 9 through 12 in the group) and press to accept. To enter a runtime
for all available stations, use . Enter the length of runtime, then press . This procedure will
replace all station runtimes in the group with the new runtime.
Enter a runtime value of 0 minutes to delete.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
14
Set Program – Program Start Time
Set Program Start Times
Each MC-E program can have up to eight start times. Programs can start at anytime except midnight.
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press to activate the selection.
Press the button to review all start times. Each programmed start times will be displayed
momentarily until the last start time is shown. Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Enter the start time number (1–8) being created/modied and press the button. Enter the start time in
H MM (Hours and Minutes) and press .
Enter H MM for PM time. (U.S. Time Mode)
The start time number will adjust according to the start time sequence. If assigning start time 4 with 6:00am
and currently, the earliest start time is at 7:30am, 6:00am will automatically become start time number 1 and
adjust the start time numbers according to the overall runtime for that program.
Example: Assign 5:30am to start time number 1 for program 1 by entering 0530 .
The 05:55am time indicated on the display is the end time. This is calculated by adding the sum of all
the station runtimes and station delays to the start time.
If the assigned start time will result with an end time past midnight, the controller will emit a long beep to
indicate that end time will run to the next watering day schedule. An asterisk (*) next to the end time also
indicate that the displayed end time is effective past midnight.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
If setting a start time causes as overlap through midnight (day changeover), you will hear two long
beeps and see an asterisk in the display to alert you of the situation. The controller will complete the cycle
that initiates before midnight and completes it even after midnight. However, any subsequent start times in the
same program that were pushed into the next day will be lost. Check your start times and adjust accordingly.
Do not use midnight as a start time.
Delete Program Start Time
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press the button to review all start times. Each programmed start times will be displayed momentarily
until the last start time is shown.
Step 4 – Enter the start time number (1–8) being deleted and press the button. Assign a start time of 0and
press to nalize.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
Step 6 – Repeat Steps 1–5 to delete additional start times.
15
Set Program – Program Start Time
Set Program Start Times
Each MC-E program can have up to eight start times. Programs can start at anytime except midnight.
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press to activate the selection.
Press the button to review all start times. Each programmed start times will be displayed
momentarily until the last start time is shown. Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Enter the start time number (1–8) being created/modied and press the button. Enter the start time in
H MM (Hours and Minutes) and press .
Enter H MM for PM time. (U.S. Time Mode)
The start time number will adjust according to the start time sequence. If assigning start time 4 with 6:00am
and currently, the earliest start time is at 7:30am, 6:00am will automatically become start time number 1 and
adjust the start time numbers according to the overall runtime for that program.
Example: Assign 5:30am to start time number 1 for program 1 by entering 0530 .
The 05:55am time indicated on the display is the end time. This is calculated by adding the sum of all
the station runtimes and station delays to the start time.
If the assigned start time will result with an end time past midnight, the controller will emit a long beep to
indicate that end time will run to the next watering day schedule. An asterisk (*) next to the end time also
indicate that the displayed end time is effective past midnight.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
If setting a start time causes as overlap through midnight (day changeover), you will hear two long
beeps and see an asterisk in the display to alert you of the situation. The controller will complete the cycle
that initiates before midnight and completes it even after midnight. However, any subsequent start times in the
same program that were pushed into the next day will be lost. Check your start times and adjust accordingly.
Do not use midnight as a start time.
Delete Program Start Time
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press the button to review all start times. Each programmed start times will be displayed momentarily
until the last start time is shown.
Step 4 – Enter the start time number (1–8) being deleted and press the button. Assign a start time of 0and
press to nalize.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
Step 6 – Repeat Steps 1–5 to delete additional start times.
16
Set Program – Station Delay Time
Station delay time is the adjustable delay period between station operations. The controller’s default station delay is 0
seconds. The maximum delay time you can set between station operation is 4 hours.
Assign Station Delay Time
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press the and buttons to access the station delay function.
Step 4 – Enter the station delay duration in H MM SS (Hours, Minutes and Seconds) and press .
To disable the station delay, assign 0for the time duration.
Example: To assign a 30-second station delay to program 1, enter 0 00 30.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
To set the pump start circuit ON or OFF during the station delay, See Option 3 section.
Set Program – Looping Start Time
The MC-E has the capability to loop a program. When a program is set to loop, the program will repeat after the loop
delay time is satised. The program will continue to repeat beginning from the start time until the designated end time.
To initiate the program to loop, you must assign a start time, end time and a loop delay to the program.
Set a Looping Start Time
Step 1 – Establish a start time to the program. (See Set Program – Program Start Time section.)
Step 2 – Assign a program End time. Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position. Enter the program
number being modied. Enter to access the loop function.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Enter the program end time in H MM format and press . Use the button for PM.
Example: Enter 6:00am start time and 10:00pm end time.
Step 3 – You must assign a loop delay by entering . Enter the delay time in H MM or MM and press .
One minute loop delay is the minimum.
Example: Assign a 30-minute loop delay. Enter .
After establishing a loop, any additional program start time(s) will be deleted.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
IMPORTANT! A looping program must have it’s start time and end time programmed to occur on the
same day. Looping through midnight (end time is on another day) may cause the end time to be ignored or lost.
If the Master Valve/Pump must be ON during the loop delay, program an unused station at the end of the cycle
with a runtime equal to the loop delay. Make sure the Master Valve/Pump is active for this station and the loop delay is
equal to zero.
To set the pump start circuit ON or OFF during the loop delay, See Option 3 section.
17
Set Program – Station Delay Time
Station delay time is the adjustable delay period between station operations. The controller’s default station delay is 0
seconds. The maximum delay time you can set between station operation is 4 hours.
Assign Station Delay Time
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press the and buttons to access the station delay function.
Step 4 – Enter the station delay duration in H MM SS (Hours, Minutes and Seconds) and press .
To disable the station delay, assign 0for the time duration.
Example: To assign a 30-second station delay to program 1, enter 0 00 30.
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
To set the pump start circuit ON or OFF during the station delay, See Option 3 section.
Set Program – Looping Start Time
The MC-E has the capability to loop a program. When a program is set to loop, the program will repeat after the loop
delay time is satised. The program will continue to repeat beginning from the start time until the designated end time.
To initiate the program to loop, you must assign a start time, end time and a loop delay to the program.
Set a Looping Start Time
Step 1 – Establish a start time to the program. (See Set Program – Program Start Time section.)
Step 2 – Assign a program End time. Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position. Enter the program
number being modied. Enter to access the loop function.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Enter the program end time in H MM format and press . Use the button for PM.
Example: Enter 6:00am start time and 10:00pm end time.
Step 3 – You must assign a loop delay by entering . Enter the delay time in H MM or MM and press .
One minute loop delay is the minimum.
Example: Assign a 30-minute loop delay. Enter .
After establishing a loop, any additional program start time(s) will be deleted.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
IMPORTANT! A looping program must have it’s start time and end time programmed to occur on the
same day. Looping through midnight (end time is on another day) may cause the end time to be ignored or lost.
If the Master Valve/Pump must be ON during the loop delay, program an unused station at the end of the cycle
with a runtime equal to the loop delay. Make sure the Master Valve/Pump is active for this station and the loop delay is
equal to zero.
To set the pump start circuit ON or OFF during the loop delay, See Option 3 section.
18
Modify a Looping Start Time
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press to enter a new loop start time in H MM format (Hours, Minutes and for PM)
and press to accept.
Step 4 – Press to enter a new loop end time in H MM format (Hours, Minutes and for PM)
and press to accept.
Step 5 – Press to enter a new loop delay time in H MM format (Hours, Minutes) and press to accept.
Step 6 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
Delete a Looping Start Time
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Enter and press to clear the looping start time. (The start time and end time are
automatically deleted.)
Step 4 – You must re-enter a start time to reactivate the program. (See Set Program – Program Start Time section.)
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
Set Program – Watering Day Schedule
The MC-E offers you several options to schedule your watering programs. Having multiple options will allow you to
optimize your watering need while practicing water conservation.
Each of the eight controller programs can be set to one of the following schedule options:
• Days of the Week / Exclusion Days
• Odd Days Watering w/ Exclusion Days
• Even Days Watering w/ Exclusion Days
• Skip Days
Set Program Schedule to Days of the Week / Exclusion Days
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press the button to review the program schedule. The Weekdays scheduling is the factory default. If Odd
or Even scheduling is activated, press to reestablish Weekdays scheduling.
Step 4 – To exclude a day, enter the day designation number and press the button.
Su = 1, Mo = 2, Tu = 3, We = 4, Th = 5, Fr = 6 and Sa = 7
Example: Deactivate Sunday (Su) and Wednesday (We) to the Weekdays schedule. Press to deactivate
Sunday and buttons to deactivate Wednesday.
The remaining days, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are all active days. The program will
run only on these days.
To deactivate all the days of the week, press .
Step 5 – To re-activate a day, enter the day designation number and press the button.
Step 6 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
19
Modify a Looping Start Time
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press to enter a new loop start time in H MM format (Hours, Minutes and for PM)
and press to accept.
Step 4 – Press to enter a new loop end time in H MM format (Hours, Minutes and for PM)
and press to accept.
Step 5 – Press to enter a new loop delay time in H MM format (Hours, Minutes) and press to accept.
Step 6 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
Delete a Looping Start Time
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Enter and press to clear the looping start time. (The start time and end time are
automatically deleted.)
Step 4 – You must re-enter a start time to reactivate the program. (See Set Program – Program Start Time section.)
Step 5 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
Set Program – Watering Day Schedule
The MC-E offers you several options to schedule your watering programs. Having multiple options will allow you to
optimize your watering need while practicing water conservation.
Each of the eight controller programs can be set to one of the following schedule options:
• Days of the Week / Exclusion Days
• Odd Days Watering w/ Exclusion Days
• Even Days Watering w/ Exclusion Days
• Skip Days
Set Program Schedule to Days of the Week / Exclusion Days
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press the button to review the program schedule. The Weekdays scheduling is the factory default. If Odd
or Even scheduling is activated, press to reestablish Weekdays scheduling.
Step 4 – To exclude a day, enter the day designation number and press the button.
Su = 1, Mo = 2, Tu = 3, We = 4, Th = 5, Fr = 6 and Sa = 7
Example: Deactivate Sunday (Su) and Wednesday (We) to the Weekdays schedule. Press to deactivate
Sunday and buttons to deactivate Wednesday.
The remaining days, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are all active days. The program will
run only on these days.
To deactivate all the days of the week, press .
Step 5 – To re-activate a day, enter the day designation number and press the button.
Step 6 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
20
Odd Days watering schedule will activate the program on the odd-numbered days in the calendar month (1, 3, 5, ..., 29).
Set Program Schedule to Odd Days
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press the button to activate Odd days watering schedule.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
In conjunction to setting your irrigation schedule to Odd Days of the calendar schedule, you can also deactivate any day
of the week.
Set Program Schedule to Odd Days with Excluded Days
Step 1 – Set watering schedule to Odd days. (See section “Set Program Schedule to Odd Days”.)
Step 2 – To exclude a day, enter the day designation number and press the button.
Su = 1, Mo = 2, Tu = 3, We = 4, Th = 5, Fr = 6 and Sa = 7
Example: Deactivate Wednesday (We) and Saturday (Sa) to the Weekdays schedule. Press to
deactivate Wednesday and buttons to deactivate Saturday.
To return the program’s scheduling to Weekdays, press the buttons.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
Even Days watering schedule will activate the program on the Even-numbered days in the calendar month (2, 4, 6, ..., 30).
Set Program Schedule to Even Days
Step 1 – Place the Function Dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modied. Press the to activate the selection.
Press the button to clear any “Key Entry Error”.
Step 3 – Press the button to activate Even days watering schedule.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
In conjunction to setting your irrigation schedule to Even Days of the calendar schedule, you can also deactivate any day
of the week.
Set Program Schedule to Even Days with Excluded Days
Step 1 – Set watering schedule to Even days. (See section “Set Program Schedule to Even Days”.)
Step 2 – To exclude a day, enter the day designation number and press the button.
Su = 1, Mo = 2, Tu = 3, We = 4, Th = 5, Fr = 6 and Sa = 7
Example: Deactivate Sundays (Su) and Fridays (Fr) to the Weekdays schedule. Press to deactivate
Sundays and buttons to deactivate Fridays.
To return the program’s scheduling to Weekdays, press the buttons.
Step 4 – Return the Function dial to AUTO/RUN position to exit SET PROGRAM.
This manual suits for next models
9
Table of contents
Other Irritrol Controllers manuals
Irritrol
Irritrol KwikDial User manual
Irritrol
Irritrol KwikDial Series Reference guide
Irritrol
Irritrol LIFE DC User manual
Irritrol
Irritrol Junior Plus 2 User manual
Irritrol
Irritrol LIFE-B-4 User manual
Irritrol
Irritrol Dial Series User manual
Irritrol
Irritrol KD2 User manual
Irritrol
Irritrol IT-NTT User manual
Irritrol
Irritrol Rain Dial-R Operating and maintenance instructions
Irritrol
Irritrol Total Control User manual
