Toro TEMPUS DC LCD User manual

TEMPUS DC LCD Controller 1_2_4_6
Residential Controller
User’s Guide

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TEMPUS DC LCD Controller Features
• Large Display and Easy programming
• 1 to 6 valves output
• 4 Independent Watering Programs, A, B, C, D
• 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 increment
• User Set Budget
• Permanent programs retention in memory without Battery
• 100% Waterproof (IP68)
• Bluetooth connection
TEMPUS DC LCD Controller 1_2_4_6

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INTRODUCTION
Remotely controlled system, TEMPUS DC LCD is a
Bluetooth® and waterproof irrigation controller.
TEMPUS DC LCD is the ideal solution for all those
applications where there is no power supply.
Control your irrigation through the large LCD display or the
intuitive TEMPUS DC Mobile App.
DIMENSIONS
• 4.1 inches W
• 6.1 inches H
• 1.9 inches D
• Weight: 0.57 pounds
POWER
• Power Supply: 9 VDC or 4 x 1.5V AAA battery pack
• Output: 9 VDC solenoid (latch type)
• Maximum 1 output ON at a time.
WORKING PRESSURE
• Qualied for up to 87 psi with Toro®DCLS-P and Irritrol®
DCL solenoids
WORKING TEMPERATURE
• From 14°F to 122°F
MODELS
• TEMP-1-DC-L 1 Station plus MV
• TEMP-2-DC-L 2 Station plus MV
• TEMP-4-DC-L 4 Station plus MV
• TEMP-6-DC-L 6 Station plus MV
SPECIFICATIONS

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WIRING
STEP 1
+S- C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 C
2. You can connect on the P output a master valve. The
output will automatically start 2s before each station and
during the watering of each stations.
+S- C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 C
3. (Option) If you want to install a rain sensor, cut the yellow
wire of the TEMPUS DC LCD and connect it to the sensor.
When connected, the rain sensor will a󰀨ect all four
programs. With the rain sensor active, programs A, B,
C, and D will be suspended in the event of rain. Normal
irrigation will not resume until after the rain sensor has
completely dried out. Manually starting a station or program
will override the rain sensor.
+S- C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 C
1. Connect the TEMPUS DC LCD to the solenoids as described
below. Use 9VDC solenoid (latch type).
APP DOWNLOAD
1. The mobile app is available free of charge on the Apple App
Store and Google Play Store.
2. Search for The Toro Company in the search bar.
3. Locate and download the Tempus DC app.
To operate properly, your Android device should be running
Android 4.3 or greater and feature Bluetooth Smart 4.0 or
greater, while Apple devices should be running iOS 9.0 or
greater and feature Bluetooth Smart 4.0 or greater.
4. Once installed, activate the Bluetooth® of your smartphone
or tablet.
Developer
The Toro Company
STEP 2
Sensor
wire
Sensor
wire

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STEP 3
Thanks to its large display and keys, the Tempus DC LCD
can be programmed in absence of a smart device and app.
OPERATION WITH BUTTONS
Display
Main Menu
Battery level indicator
HOME/Menu
ENTER/Conrm button
Setting button + or -
PAIRING
1. Unscrew the TEMPUS DC LCD’s cap.
2. Install the 9V alkaline battery or the 4 x 1.5V AAA battery
pack. Ensure the gasket is in place and tighten the battery
compartment cap to hand tight. Be careful to not over
tighten the cap.
Starting Display
3. Launch the TEMPUS DC App.
4. Tap on the «Add a module» button or on the «+»
button.
5. Choose the TEMPUS DC LCD from the list of nearby
controllers.
6. To nish the pairing of your TEMPUS DC LCD, follow
the next steps described in the app.
7. After pairing, select the “Power source” (9V or AAA) in
the APP, Information Menu .

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STEP 4 - SETTING UP CONTROLLER WITHOUT MOBILE APP
INITIALIZING
PHASE 1 - TURN ON THE DISPLAY LCD
PHASE 2 - SET DATE & TIME AND POWER SOURCE
TURN ON THE LCD DISPLAY
PRESS THE HOME BUTTON TO “DATE”
1. PRESS THE ENTER BUTTON AND SET THE “DATE”
2. SET 12H OR 24H TIME FORMAT
3. SET THE YEAR
4. SET THE MONTH
Note: In 24H Time format the Date format is dd/mm/yy
In 12H AM/PM Time format the Date format is mm/dd/yy

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STEP 4 - SETTING UP CONTROLLER WITHOUT MOBILE APP
5. SET THE DAY
INITIALIZING
6. SET THE TIME (HOURS)
7. SET THE TIME (MINUTES)
8. SET POWER SOURCE (9V or AAA)
Note: In 24H Time format the Date format is dd/mm/yy
In 12H AM/PM Time format the Date format is mm/dd/yy

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STEP 5
MAIN MENU
1. DISPLAY INFORMATION
2. MANUAL MODE
3. PROGRAM MODE
4. PAUSE, ON/OFF MODE
5. DATE & TIME MODE
Run or stop manual command:
- Allows to manually turn on a
station or a program A,B,C,D
- Allows to manually shutdown the
watering in progress.
Set the irrigation program:
Allows to set the custom
programs that will be started
automatically.
ON/OFF Command:
Disable all current or
future programs.
Set Date, Time & Source Power:
Allows to set the date and time of
the current day in 12 or 24 hour
format.
Allows to set the Source Power in
9V or AAA.

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STEP 6
PROGRAMMING
1. SELECT PROGRAM
3. SET THE WATER BUDGET (BETWEEN 0% AND 200%)
4. SET PROGRAM START TIME (3 PER PROGRAM)
5. SET STATION RUN TIME DURATION
(UP TO 8H WITH 1 MIN INCREMENT)
TURN ON THE LCD DISPLAY
PRESS THE HOME BUTTON TO “PROG”
a. PRESS THE BUTTON AND SELECT THE PROGRAM
(A, B, C,D)
2. SELECT A DAY INTERVAL SCHEDULE
a. PERS: TO SET INDIVIDUAL DAYS OF THE WEEK
b. EVEN: TO SET EVEN DAYS OF THE MONTH
c. ODD: TO SET ODD DAYS OF THE MONTH WITH 30 DAYS
d. OD31: TO SET ODD DAYS OF THE MONTH WITH 31 DAYS
Note: Use the Tempus DC App to select the Period Mod
(to set a day interval from 1 to 31 days)

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STEP 7
CONTROL OPERATIONS
TURN CONTROLLER ON/OFF, AND SET NUMBER OF DAYS
WATERING IS SUSPENDED
SET MANUAL OPERATION
TURN ON THE LCD DISPLAY
PRESS THE HOME BUTTON TO “MAN”
a. STOP: STOP MANUAL WATERING
b. PROG: FOR MANUAL PROGRAM OPERATION
c. STAT: FOR MANUAL STATION OPERATION
1. PRESS THE ENTER BUTTON AND SELECT THE
DESIRED MANUAL OPERATION (STOP, STATION,
PROGRAM) WITH +/-BUTTONS.
TURN ON THE LCD DISPLAY
PRESS THE HOME BUTTON TO “ON/OFF”
1. PRESS THE ENTER BUTTON AND SELECT ON, OFF,
OR OFF FOR THE NUMBER OF DAYS SUSPENDED
WITH +/-BUTTONS. PRESS ENTER BUTTON TO
CONFIRM. WATERING CAN BE SUSPENDED FOR UP TO
15 DAYS.
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