Toro TEMPUS 53828 User manual

TEMPUS Controller
Residential Controller Models:
53828 - 6 Station
53829 - 8 Station
53827 - 8 Station with Wi-Fi
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TEMPUS Controller Features
• Modular Solution:
– Universal programming module for the TEMPUS family of irrigation controllers
– Programming module automatically adapts to each back model:
- 53827: 8 Station with Wi-Fi, Indoor
- 53828: 6 Station, Indoor
- 53829: 8 Station, Indoor
• 2 Independent Watering Programs, A and B
• Watering Schedule by 7 Day Calendar, Day Interval or Odd/Even Days
• 3 Start Times per Program
• Run Time Up to 8 Hours with 1 Min Increments
• User Set Budget and Optional Pre-Set Seasonal Budget
• Multi-Language Display Option: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German
• 24-Hour Date and Time Keep Alive Without Battery
• Automatic Short Circuit Detection
• Full Electric Test for the Valve Solenoid: Open/Short Circuit, Current Reading
• RAIN Delay Mode
• Rain Sensor Ready
• Wi-Fi Remote Control Ready
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Specifications
DIMENSIONS
• Programming Module
7.3 in. W
5.5 in. H
2.6 in. D
• Back Module
5.9 in. W
4.1 in. H
1.5 in. D
POWER
• Back Module
Power Supply: 24 VAC 50/60Hz @ 0.625 Amps
Output to Each Solenoid Valve and to MV:24 VAC @ 250mA
Maximum 2 Outputs ON at the same time, including MV
Sensor Input: N.C. Dry Switch - 24 VAC @ 15mA
• Programming Module
Power Supply: 24 VAC 50/60Hz @ 150mA
• Wi-Fi Module (model 53827 only)
Power supply:3.3 VDC @ 150mA
USE
• Programming module and back module work as a matching pair only.
WORKING TEMPERATURE
• From -10°C to 60°C
• Disconnection means: Type 1Y
• Pollution degree: 2
• Rated impulse voltage: 330V
Back Module Models
53828
6 Station
53829
8 Station
53827
8 Station with Wi-Fi
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Table of Contents
Back Module 5-9
Back Module Components 5
Back Module Installation 5
• Connecting the Valves 6
• Connecting a Pump Start Relay 7
• Rain Sensor Installation 7
• Connecting the Power Source 8
• Connecting the Programming Module 8
Programming Module 9-16
Programming Module Components 9
Setting Language 11
Setting Current Time and Date 11
Planning Your Watering Schedule 11
Watering Schedule Form 12-13
About the TEMPUS Controller Memory 14
Setting a Calendar Day Schedule 14
Setting an Odd or Even Day Schedule 14
Setting a Day Interval Schedule 15
Setting Program Start Time 15
Setting Station Run Time Duration 16
Setting the Water Budget 16
Special Settings 16-17
Setting Scheduled Days Mode 16
Setting Max Stations ON at the Same Time 17
Setting Seasonal Water Budget 17
Control Operations 18-20
Automatic Operation 18
Manual Station Operation 19
Manual Program Operation 19
Test Mode 20
Pause or Set to OFF the TEMPUS Controller 20
Help Function 20
Automatic Circuit Breaker 21
Local Wi-Fi Module 21
Installing the Optional Wi-Fi Module 21
• Installing the APP on your
Smartphone 21
Troubleshooting 22
For Technical Assistance 23
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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.
Back Module Installation
1. For safe, reliable operation, select an installation site which can ideally provide
the following conditions:
• Inside a garage or other structure which will provide protection from the
weather.
• Access to a grounded AC power source (within 4 ft.) which is not controlled by a
light switch or utilized by a high current load appliance, such as a refrigerator
or air conditioner.
• Access to the sprinkler control valve wiring and optional accessory wiring.
2. Position the back module on the wall at eye level and drive the first wood screw
through the top opening (A). Position the back module horizontally and drive the
second wood screw through the opening (B). See Figure 1.
Note: If installing the controller on drywall or masonry, install screw anchors.
Install the lower screw anchor 2.9 in. directly below the top screw anchor.
Note: Conduit and adapters are not provided. Install conduit as required by local
electrical codes.
6. Remove the conduit knockout. Install 0.5 in. conduit (C) and (D) for 24 VAC power
wires and for valve wires.
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Connecting the Valves
1. Route the valve wires or wire cable from the valves, into the controller cabinet.
Note: Residential sprinkler wire is recommended.
2. Attach the red color-coded wire from each valve solenoid (either solenoid wire
can be used for connection) to a single cable wire. This is called the “valve
common” wire. See Figure 2.
3. Attach a separate cable wire to the remaining wire from each valve solenoid.
Note the wire color code used for each valve and the watering station it controls.
You will need to have this information when connecting the valve wires to the
controller.
4. Secure all wire splices using wire nut connectors. To prevent corrosion and
possible short circuits, always use an insulated wire nut, grease cap or similar
waterproofing method.
5. At the controller end of the valve connection cable, strip back 0.25 in. of insulation
from all cable wires.
6. Secure the valve common wire to the terminal labeled COM. Connect the individual
valve wires to the appropriate station terminals. Connect the master valve wire (if
applicable) to the terminal labeled MV.
Note: Connecting a master valve or pump start relay is optional and may not be
required for your sprinkler system.
Figure 1 Figure 2
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Connecting a Pump Start Relay
CAUTION: To prevent controller damage, ensure the pump start relay
current draw does not exceed 0.3 amps. Do not connect the pump motor starter
directly to the controller.
1. Connect a wire pair to the 24 VAC pump start relay. Route the wires into the
controller housing with the valve wires.
2. Connect one wire to the terminal labeled COM. Connect the remaining wire to the
terminal labeled MV. See Figure 3.
CAUTION: To prevent pump damage due to “Dead-heading,” connect a jumper wire
from any unused station terminal to a station terminal with a valve connected. See Figure 3.
Rain Sensor Installation
A rain sensor can be connected directly to the TEMPUS controller to automatically
interrupt watering when it begins to rain. When the rain sensor absorbs rain water, it
automatically signals the TEMPUS controller to suspend all watering operations. The
display will alternately show (sensor).
1. Route the wire cable from the rain switch sensor into the controller along with the
valve wires.
2. Remove the jumper wire from the sensor terminals.
3. Referring to the instructions provided with the rain sensor, connect two wires
from the rain sensor designated for “normally closed” applications to the sensor
terminals. See Figure 4.
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Connecting the Power Source
1. Route 4 in. of the transformer wire cable into the controller through the conduit (C)
of Figure 1 or through the knockout (if conduit is not used).
2. Connect the transformer cable brown and blue to the terminals labeled “24 VAC”.
See Figure 5.
3. Plug the transformer into the wall plug socket.
Connecting the TEMPUS
Programming Module
In order to complete the TEMPUS 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 detached 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.
Figure 5
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PROGRAMMING MODULE
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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 time(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.
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 prevent 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 24 VAC is missing or the control module is
removed from the back module.
22. Symbol - Displayed 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 is 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.
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 (included on model 53827 only).
35. USB Type A Plug for connecting the Wi-Fi Module (optional).
* When both displayed, rain sensor is active