MistKing RCT-24 User manual

Timer is ON and connected MistKing® system is misting
Timer is OFF and idle
Current time clock
System is in day mode
System is in night mode
LCD Display
Setup Instructions:
1. Set Current Time (picture A):
In normal status, press “ O ” key once to set the current time.
Press “
O ” key to switch between hour, minute and seconds.
Press up arrow or down arrow to adjust the values when ashing.
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NOTE: Clock is in 24H mode and not AM/PM
2. Set ON duration for DAY & NIGHT modes
a. Set the “MODE” (picture B):
In normal status, press “SET” key once, the current mode ashes, press up arrow or down arrow key to
switch between “AUTO, ON and OFF”. Choose the desired mode, then press “SET” key once.
ON - Always ON
OFF - Always OFF
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AUTO - uses congured cycle programs for Day and Night
NOTE: Programmed functions work only in AUTO mode
b. Set ON duration for day - “DAY START” time (picture C):
When ”hour” of “DAY START” ashes, press “ O ”key to switch between hour, minute and second; press
“up arrow” or “down arrow” to adjust the values when ashing.
c. Set “NIGHT START” time (picture D):
AAfter setting “DAY START” time setting, press “SET” key once. When ”hour” of “NIGHT START” ashes,
press “
O ”key to switch between hour, minute and second; press “up arrow” or “down arrow” key to
adjust the value when ashing.
3. Set OFF duration for DAY & NIGHT modes:
REMEMBER: Programmed operation of the timer works only in AUTO mode (see 2a)
a. Set “DAY STOP” time (picture E):
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MistKing® Repeat Cycle Timer (RCT-24) is ideally suited to control MistKing® misting system in repeated patterns. Please note that you
can have different ON and OFF cycles during the day and night. RCT-24 is a perfect choice for aeroponics and many plant growing
applications. Current time, length of ON and OFF for Day and Night cycles, as well as DAY and NIGHT start can all be configured.
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MistKing® Repeat Cycle Timer does not use a photo cell to specify Day and Night modes. In our experience, a photo cell often incorrectly
gauges the start of day and night due to physical timer placement, shade, and conditions of the environment, which leads to undesired
configurations and user preferences. Instead of a photo cell, MistKing® timers rely on specific Day and Night times controlled by an
internal clock. Extending Day and Night, if needed, is very easily accomplished.
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Example: Current Time 3:30 pm. Day starts at 6am, Night set to start at 6 pm. Day ON 4sec, OFF 2 min. Night ON 5 sec OFF 60 min. The
timer will work in a continuous and repeating pattern during the day, misting for 4 sec every 2 min. At 6 pm, it will switch into NIGHT
mode and will mist for 5 sec every 60 min.
Model: RCT-24
Repeat Cycle Timer
Repeat Cycle Timer Connection
1.
Connect the BLUE lead on the repeat cycle controller to the
power adapter of your MistKing misting system.
2.
Connect the BLACK lead to your pump and ZipDrip (if
available). DO NOT plug ZipDrip to blue lead.
NOTE: Repeat controller works only with MistKing
systems and therefore requires additional Mistking
components to work properly.
Using the repeat cycle timer with
non-MistKing equipment voids warranty.

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Tips:
a) RAPID ADJUST: While setting individual values, press and hold "up arrow" or "down arrow" for faster advancement of settings
b) SAVE & EXIT: When done modifying values press and hold “SET” key for 3 seconds to Save & Exit. Alternatively don't input anything
for 15 seconds and timer will exit automatically saving and and displaying the main screen.
c) RESET: In normal status press UP and DOWN arrows together for 5 seconds. Timer will reset to factory settings and clear any
programming to 00:00:00
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Quick-ON Function:
In normal status, press and hold up arrow key for 5 seconds to active the quick-on function. While pressed the timer will activate
allowing you to quickly bypass any timer settings and manually activate the misting system. Quick ON, does not affect any settings.
When up arrow is released, timer resumes normal operation and misting stops.
Energy-Saving:
If there is no key activity on the RCT-24 for approximately 10 minutes the LCD back light auto turns off. Pressing any key will reactivate
the back light again.
MENU ITEM
MODE
DAY START
NIGHT START
DAY STOP
NIGHT STOP
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DAY FROM
NIGHT FROM
CLOCK
Description
Species if timer is permanently ON, OFF or in AUTO. Only AUTO mode will
follow set ON and OFF cycles during day and night
Duration of ON cycle during the day
Duration of ON cycle during the night
Duration of OFF cycle during the day
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Duration of OFF cycle during the night
Time when DAY starts
Time when NIGHT starts
Internal Timer Clock. Based on current time precise DAY and NIGHT operation
is possible.
Settings Range
AUTO / ON / OFF
Max Cycle length 12:59:59
Max Cycle length 12:59:59
Max Cycle length 12:59:59
Max Cycle length 12:59:59
02:00:00 - 10:00:00
02:00:00 - 10:00:00
16:00:00 - 22:00:00
00:00:00 - 23:59:59
After setting “DAY START” time setting, press “SET” key once. When ”hour” of “NIGHT START” ashes,
press “
O ”key to switch between hour, minute and second; press “up arrow” or “down arrow” key to
adjust the value when ashing.
3. Set OFF duration for DAY & NIGHT modes:
REMEMBER: Programmed operation of the timer works only in AUTO mode (see 2a)
a. Set “DAY STOP” time (picture E):
AAfter nishing “NIGHT START” time setting, press “SET” key once. When ”hour” of “DAY STOP” ashes,
press “
O ”key to switch between hour, minute and second; press “up arrow” or “down arrow” key to
adjust the value when ashing.
b. Set “NIGHT STOP” time (picture F):
After nishing “DAY STOP” time setting, press “SET” key once. When ”hour” of “NIGHT STOP” ashes,
press “
O ”key to switch between hour, minute and second; press “up arrow” or “down arrow” key to
adjust the value when ashing.
4. 4. Set “DAY FROM” and "NIGHT FROM" time (picture G):
NOTE: Specify when DAY & NIGHT start. Default setting 06:00 and 18:00
a. After setting “NIGHT STOP” press “SET” key once. When ”hour” of “DAY FROM” ashes, press “
O ”
key to switch between hour, minute and second; press up arrow or down arrow key to adjust the value
when ashing.
b. Set “NIGHT FROM” time (picture H):
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After nishing “DAY FROM” time setting, press “SET” key once, When ”hour” of “NIGHT FROM” ashes,
press “
O ”key to switch between hour, minute and second. Press up arrow or down arrow keys to adjust
the values while ashing.
c. After nishing “NIGHT FROM” time setting, press “SET” key once to save and exit.
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