ECx Introduction and Set Up
■Timer Components.........................................2-5
■Sprinkler System Basics....................................6
■Watering Program Basics..................................7
■Watering Program Details ..............................8-9
■Planning Your Watering Schedule...................10
■Filling Out the Watering Schedule Form.....10-11
❚Watering Schedule Form ..............................12
■“Remote” Programming...................................13
■Installing the Battery........................................13
■Selecting Optional Control Features................14
❚24-Hour Clock Mode.....................................14
❚15-Second Run Delay ..................................14
❚Odd/Even Watering Days .............................14
■About the ECx Memory....................................14
■Resetting the Timer Memory ...........................15
❚To reset the Permanent Memory ..................15
❚To Clear the Memory ...................................15
Programming the Timer
■Setting the Current Time and Day or Date ......16
■Setting the Watering Day Schedule............17-19
❚Setting a Calendar Schedule ........................17
❚Setting an Interval Schedule.........................18
❚Setting an Odd/Even Schedule ....................19
❚Turning Off a Program .................................19
■Setting Program Start Times ...........................20
■Setting Valve Run Times.................................21
Installation
■Preparing the Cabinet for Installation ..............22
■Installing the Cabinet.......................................23
■Connecting the Valves.....................................24
■Connecting a Pump Start Relay ......................25
■Connecting a Toro Rain Switch.......................25
■Connecting the Power Source.........................26
Timer Operation
■Automatic Operation.....................................27
■Manual Operation ..........................................28
❚Starting Programs/Stations Manually............28
❚Watering Control Features............................29
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To Pause Watering.....................................29
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To Resume Watering..................................29
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To Cancel Watering....................................29
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To Skip Zones.............................................29
❚
To Adjust the Valve Run TIme....................29
■Turning Off the ECx.........................................30
■Using the Rain Delay Feature..........................30
■Using the Season Adjust Feature....................31
Service and Specifications
■Replacing the Fuse..........................................32
■Adding a Zone Module.....................................32
■Troubleshooting...............................................33
■Specifications...................................................34
■FCC Rules.......................................................34
■Warranty .........................................................34
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