K-Rain PRO EX 2.0 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WIFI ENABLED MODULAR CONTROLLER

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CONTENTS
This unit has been designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
install. This equipment uses, generates and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in any particular install.
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and back on again, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by: (1) reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna; (2) increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver; (3) connect the equipment into an outlet on a different
circuit from the receiver; (4) consult the dealer or an experienced
radio / TV technician for help.
Changes or modications to this equipment could void the user’s
authority to use the equipment as well as the warranty.
INTRODUCTION
The PRO EX 2.0 WiFi Enabled Controller is available as indoor or
outdoor models, with both modules utilizing a WiFi enabled Hub.
The unit consists of a master valve/pump start, test, common,
sensor terminals and one factory installed module which will
operate four electric valves. The controller is expandable by
installing separately purchased four station modules which are
installed internally in the controller.
In addition, the WiFi enabled controller includes a separated WiFi
Hub (Photo), RF Module (Installed in Controller) and optional Long-
Range Antenna.
Controls and Touch Pad 03
Setting the Controller to Off 04
Set Controller to Run Automatically 04
Program Select Button 04
Rain Sensor Select Button 05
Programming 05
uSet Time/Date 06
uSet Program Start Times 06
uSet Watering Days 07
uSet Custom Operation 07
(any day of the week)
uSet Odd/Even Operation 07
(calendar day)
uSet Cyclic Watering Cycle 08
uSet Station Run Times 08
Manual Program Operation 09
Remote/Pin 09
Running a Single Station Manually 10
Valve Locator 10
Test All Stations 11
Special Features 12
uSeasonal Adjust 12
uStation Delay/Overlap 12
uPump On/Off 12
uSensor 13
uOpen Circuit Detection 13
uClear 13
uSave 14
uRestore 14
uDisplay Contrast 14
uPermanent Day Off 15
uSet Flow Meter 16
uSet Optional Hi/Lo Flow Limits 17
uSetting by Program 18
uSetting by Zone 19
uFlow History 20
uSet Flow Units 21
uSee Live Flow Data 22
uPossible Alarm Displays 23
Program Display 24
Resetting the Controller 24
Installation 25
uDoor Removal 25
uMain Panel Removal 25
uMounting the Controller 26
uInstalling a 4 Station Module 27
uInstalling a 14 Station Module 27
uModule Layout Combinations 28
uInstalling a 14 Station Module 29
uConnecting Valve Wires 29
uConnecting the Flow Sensor 29
uPump Start/Master Valve Wiring 30
uRain Sensor Installation 30
Remote Programming 31
Powering the Controller 31
Specications 32
uOperating Specications 32
uElectrical Specications 32
uDimensions 32
Troubleshooting 33
Quick Programming Reference Guide 34
Spare Watering Planner 35
Warranty 36
*To connect Controller and WiFi hub to the internet please see
accompanying Quick Start Guide for complete instructions.

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CONTROLS AND TOUCH PAD
1
1
4
2
2
5
3
3
6
7
LCD DISPLAY
Displays the time of day
and day of the week
During programming
shows the results of
entered commands
During watering shows
the valve that is on and
the minutes remaining
in its run time
PROGRAM DIAL
Used to turn the controller
on and off and to program.
Used to run on Automatic
and to discontinue
watering (OFF)
Used to select desired
controller setting
functions (SET)
Shows total content
of a program (PROGRAM
DISPLAY)
Used to set personalized
Pin Number (REMOTE/PIN)
and pair controller with
WiFi Hub
Used to allow setting
controller special features
(SPECIAL FEATURES)
Used to run single
stations or system test
cycles (RUN)
MANUAL START /
NEXT BUTTON
Used to start a selected
irrigation program
manually, or to manually
advance watering from one
station valve to the next.
ERROR/ALARM LED
Turns on when one of
the following occurs:
Watering is suspended
by a sensor
The controller senses
a valve short circuit
A programming error
has been made.
DOWN / UP BUTTONS
Used to set time / date and
to make program changes.
PROGRAM SELECT
BUTTON
Used to select watering
program A, B or C.
SENSOR BYPASS
SELECT BUTTON
Used to tell the
controller to obey or
ignore sensor input.
1
2
3
BACK
BUTTON
PROGRAM
DIAL
ERROR /
ALARM LED
PROGRAM
SELECT BUTTON
SENSOR BYPASS
SELECT BUTTON
UP
BUTTON
DOWN
BUTTON
MANUAL START /
NEXT BUTTON
LCD DISPLAY

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SETTING THE CONTROLLER TO OFF SET CONTROLLER TO RUN AUTOMATICALLY PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON
1. Turn the dial to “OFF”
When the dial is in the “OFF” position no
watering occurs. The display will show “OFF,”
the time of day and day of the week.
If the OFF position has been bypassed via iOS
or Android App or via web browser, the unit will display
BYPASS WiFi. To turn the controller OFF, simply turn the
dial to AUTO then back to OFF.
NOTE: Pressing any button will momentarily
display the current “Revision Number,”
“K-RAIN” or full display screen.
1. Turn the dial to “AUTO”
When the dial is in the “AUTO” position
the controller will run in automatic mode.
The display will show the selected program,
the day of the week and the time of day.
The controller will turn on automatically to
meet ANY programmed water schedules.
If the controller has been turned OFF via iOS,
Android or web browser, the display will
show BYPASS WiFi. Simply turn the dial to
OFF then back to AUTO to make the controller
run in AUTO mode.
The PRO EX 2.0 controller has three
separate programs, A, B and C.
Multiple programs allow valves
automatic operation with different
watering days and start times.
You can program any valve to run in
one or more of the three programs.
1. To select a program, touch the
PROGRAM select button on the front
panel to select program A, B or C.
2. The display briey shows the
program selected.
3. The selected program then appears
on the left side of the display.
4. Any programming instructions
entered will apply only to the
selected program.
FRI
OFF 9:10AM
A
PGMFRI 9:09AM

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RAIN SENSOR SELECT BUTTON PROGRAMMING
The purpose of a rain sensor is to stop
automatic watering when sufcient
precipitation has been reached.
The rain sensor select button allows the
user to bypass the rain sensor. If a rain
sensor has been installed, and BYPASSED
has been selected, then BYPASSED will
be displayed in the upper left corner
of the LCD.
NOTE: When the rain sensor select button
is in the ON position a rain sensor or wire jumper must
be installed in order to run a program.
Refer to page 19 for further details.
A key feature of the PRO EX 2.0 controller
is its large easy-to-read LCD display.
The display is also backlit when primary
power is being supplied to the controller,
and if any buttons are pushed, or if the
program or controller is being accessed
via smartphone, tablet or web browser.
As the program dial is rotated the display
automatically changes. The ashing value
within the display can be increased or
decreased by pressing the DOWN or UP
buttons. To go back or advance to the next
value press the BACK or NEXT buttons.
Because of variations in plant watering
needs the PRO EX 2.0 controller has three
separate programming options A, B and C.
Each program is completely independent
of each other and the controller will
automatically stack programs that overlap.
This allows for all programmed watering
to occur because only one program will
run at a time and in alphabetical order.
Only one start time per program
(A, B or C) is required to operate
all stations with a run time.
The controller automatically and
numerically advances operation
to the next station without the
need for additional start times.
For additional watering, each program
can be set with up to four separate
start times. This allows for greater
irrigating efciency when all watering
can’t be done during a single operation
(cycle and soak).
NOTE: A program must contain at least
one start time, watering day(s) and one
station with a run time in order to operate.
BYPASSED
A
PGMWED 10:26AM

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SET TIME / DATE SET PROGRAM START TIMES
1. Turn the dial to SET TIME / DATE, the LCD
will display the time of day. The word
“HOURS” will be ashing in the display.
NOTE: If the controller is connected to the
internet via WiFi Hub, the server will push
the correct time and date to the controller
according to the controller address and
zip code entered during set up.
2. Press the DOWN or UP buttons to set
current hour.
3. To change minutes, press the NEXT button.
The word “MINUTES” will be ashing in
the display.
4. Press the DOWN or UP buttons to set
current minutes.
5. To set the current date, press the NEXT button.
The word “DAY” will be ashing in the display.
6. Press the DOWN or UP buttons to set
current day.
7. To set the current month press the NEXT
button and the word “MONTH” will be
ashing in the display.
8. Press the DOWN or UP buttons to set the
current month.
9. To set the current year press the NEXT
button. The word “YEAR” will be ashing
in the display.
10. Press the DOWN or UP buttons to set the
current year.
11. Return the dial to AUTO.
NOTE: The PRO EX 2.0 controller can be set for
either 12 or 24 hour display. Pressing the BACK
and NEXT buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY will allow user to
toggle between 12 or 24 hour display.
The PRO EX 2.0 controller will allow up
to four separate watering start times for
each program.
1. Use the PROGRAM select button to
select the program (A, B or C) you wish
to assign a start time.
2. Turn the dial to SET PROGRAM START
TIMES. The display will show the rst start
time currently set for the selected program.
3. Press the DOWN or UP buttons to change
the start time. The time setting change is
in 15-minute increments.
4. To eliminate a watering start time press
the DOWN or UP buttons until “OFF”
appears in the display. The OFF setting is
located between 11:45 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.
5. When additional start times are needed
press the NEXT button to display the next
watering start time. Repeat steps 4-6 for
setting additional start times.
6. Return the dial to AUTO.
TIME
9:10AM
hours minutes
fri
day month year
28feb18
A
PGM1st 8:00AM
start time 1

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SET WATERING DAYS SET CUSTOM OPERATION SET ODD/EVEN OPERATION
The PRO EX 2.0 controller can be
programmed to operate within four
different watering cycles.
CUSTOM waters on the days of
the week you select.
ODD waters only on odd number
days of the month.
EVEN waters on even numbered
days of the month.
CYCLIC waters on a selected daily
interval (for example every 5 days).
1. Use the PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON
to select the program (A, B or C) you wish
to assign watering days.
2. Turn the dial to SET WATERING DAYS.
“MON ON” should appear in the display.
3. Press the DOWN or UP buttons to
enable (ON) or disable (OFF) day of the
week operation.
4. Press the NEXT button to advance to the
next day of the week. Repeat steps 3 and
4 until all days of the week have been set.
5. Return the dial to AUTO.
1. Use the PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON
to select the program (A, B or C) you
wish to assign odd or even watering.
2. Press the BACK and NEXT buttons
SIMULTANEOUSLY until “ODD” or
“EVEN” appears in the display.
3. Return the dial to AUTO.
mon tue wed thu fri sat sun
A
PGM MON ON
days
A
PGM ODD
days
A
PGM even
days

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SET CYCLIC WATER CYCLE SET STATION RUN TIMES
1. Use the PROGRAM select button to select
the program (A, B or C) you wish to assign cyclic
watering.
2. Press BACK and NEXT buttons simultaneously until
“CYCLE” appears in the upper right corner of the
display and “DAYS REMAINING” in the lower left.
“DAYS REMAINING” will be ashing.
3. The display shows the number of days
remaining until the next watering day and
the number of days in the cycle.
4. Press the DOWN or UP buttons to set the
number of days remaining before the next
automatic watering should begin.
5. Press the NEXT button to advance to “DAY CYCLE.”
“DAY CYCLE” will be ashing.
6. Press the DOWN or UP buttons to set the
number of days in the cycle from 1 to 31.
(For example: to water every 5 days set
the day cycle to “5.”)
7. Return the dial to AUTO.
Stations 1–28 can be set to run from one
second up to six hours. The rst hour settings
are in one minute increments. The remaining
ve hours can be set in ten minute increments.
1. Use the PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON to
select the program (A, B or C) you wish
to assign a run time.
2. Turn the dial to SET STATION RUN TIMES.
The display will show all available stations (module
must be installed). The rst available station num-
ber will be ashing.
3. Press the DOWN or UP buttons to set the
number of seconds/minutes/hours you wish
the station to operate (run time). For stations that
don’t require a run time set to “OFF.”
4. Press the NEXT button to advance to
the next station number in sequence.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
a run time for each desired station in
the selected program.
5. Return the dial to AUTO.
NOTE: Station run times can be set to
run in either hours/minutes or minutes/
seconds. Press the BACK and NEXT
buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY to toggle
between setting.
During station run time setting, if the
next button is pressed to a station
number that doesn’t have an installed
module, a message indicating
“NO MOD” will appear in the display.
cycle
A
PGM 0 7
days remaining day cycle
A
run time
PGM :10
station 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 minutes

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MANUAL PROGRAM OPERATION REMOTE PIN
When a full program operation is needed
the user can manually start any of the three
(A, B or C) programs.
1. Use the PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON to
select the program (A, B or C) you wish
to manually operate.
2. Turn the dial to AUTO or RUN PROGRAM.
3. Press MANUAL START / NEXT button to
start the selected program.
4. The display will show “RUN,” the station
currently running and the remaining run time
for that station. As each station completes its
previously programmed run time the next station in
sequence will begin watering.
5. Manual operation can be canceled anytime
by turning the dial to OFF for 3 seconds.
6. Return the dial to AUTO.
NOTE: Pressing the BACK or NEXT
buttons will manually advance to the
next or previous station number.
Previously programmed run times can
be increased or decreased during manual
operation. Any run time changes during
manual operation WILL NOT change the
station’s stored program run time.
The PRO EX 2.0 has an optional
Handheld Remote (not included)
for convenient controller operation
eliminating back and forth trips to
the controller.
NOTE: To use this feature the
controller must be connected to
AC power and the optional Remote
RF Module must be installed.
For RF Module installation, Pin Code
programming and operation please
refer to the optional PRO EX 2.0 remote
user manual.
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PGMFRI 9:09AM
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PGMstart \
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RUNNING A SINGLE STATION MANUALLY VALVE LOCATOR
When only a single station operation is needed,
the user can manually start a specic station.
1. Use the PROGRAM select button to select
the program (A, B or C) that contains the
station you wish to manually operate.
2. Turn the dial to RUN SINGLE STATION.
The display will show selected program
and the word “SINGLE.” Press the NEXT
button to enter single station operation.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select
desired station.
4. Press the MANUAL START button to begin station
operation.
NOTE: Pressing the BACK or NEXT buttons
will manually advance to the next or previous
station number.
Previously programmed run times can be
increased or decreased during manual
operation. Any run time changes during
manual operation WILL NOT change the
station’s stored program run time.
If the station has a zero run time (OFF) use
the PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON to select
a different program.
Stations with a zero run time (OFF) can not
be manually activated. Only stations with
a previously programmed run time can be
manually started.
Locating a valve in an irrigation system
may be needed for maintenance or repair.
Without the correct tools locating the
valves can be timely.
The PRO EX 2.0 controllers locate feature
helps the user nd buried valves by pulsing
the valves solenoid.
1. Turn the dial to RUN SINGLE STATION/
SYSTEM TEST. The display will show
selected program and “SINGLE.”
Press the UP or DOWN buttons until
display shows “LOCATE.”
2. Press the MANUAL START button to
begin the locate feature. The display
will now show the rst available station.
3. Press the MANUAL START button to
advance to the next available station.
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PGM single
locate