Vyrsa Skydrop User manual

Installation and Quick Start Guide
Connected to Wi-Fi
Next Watering
Smart watering enabled
Tomorrow 12:00 AM
May 26, 2016
8:00 AM
Burgos, Spain
Partly sunny
10%
20º
Wi-Fi

Welcome to Skydrop
This guide will help you set up your Skydrop Controller. For more information,
check out our step-by-step installation video or visit our website.
Installation Video:
www.vyrsa.com/skydrop

Before You Begin
Wireless Access
The Skydrop Controller uses
Wi-Fi, and the controller must be
installed close to a strong signal
source for optimal performance.
If the Wi-Fi signal strength is low,
you may need to relocate your
wireless router or install a Wi-Fi
range extender.
The Skydrop Controller is designed
to be installed indoors.
If you need to place your controller
outside, ensure that is in encased
in a weather-resistance enclosure.
Outdoor Installation

Contents
Controller
Wall Plate
Wall Screws
Installation Guide
Power Supply

Step 1: Mount the Skydrop Wall Plate
Position your Skydrop Wall
Plate using the integrated
level, and secure using
anchor screws (included)
NOTE: Wall anchors are not necessary when
mounting your Skydrop Controller to drywall.
Pre-drilling with a 3mm bit is recommended
when mounting to wood studs.
Do not over-tighten screws.
Hand tightening is recommended.
Mount your Skydrop
Controller at eye level for
optimal screen viewing.
TIP:

Step 2: Power and Wiring
Insert the power supply cable through the
wiring slot found on the bottom of the
mounted Wall Plate (or through the breakaway
tab on the rear of the Wall Plate). Secure the
power cable into the top, center plug.
Push each valve wire firmly into a designated
zone position (1-8) and pull back gently to verify
that each wire is secure. The “C” positions are for
common wire(s). To remove a valve wire, depress
its corresponding button and pull the wire out.

Step 3: Place Controller onto Wall Plate
Align the snap pegs on the back
of the Skydrop Controller with
their corresponding positions
on the Wall Plate. Once aligned,
push the Skydrop Controller
firmly into place. The VYR logo
will illuminate when the
controller is powered.

Step 4: Initial Setup
The first time you power up your Skydrop Controller, you will be
guided through the initial setup process aids in connecting the
Skydrop Controller to your Wi-Fi network and helps you to
configure settings for each of your watering zones.
Create Your Skydrop
Account
Visit www.vyrsa.com/skydrop to create
your user account and to manage your
Skydrop Controller online.
Using the Jog Dial
You can manually make selections on
your Skydrop Controller by using the
illuminated jog dial. Rotate the dial to
navigate through menus and modules,
and push the ring to select a highlighted
choice. Press and hold the jog dial to
return to a previous screen.

Step 5: Mobile Control
You can manage your Skydrop Controller
configuration and settings directly on the
device itself, via the web, or through any
iOS or Android device.
Download the Mobile App
Visit www.vyrsa.com/skydrop
for more information. User Name
Password
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Water All Zones
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Zones
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Enabling Smart Watering
Once your Skydrop Controller is installed, saving
water has never been easier. Properly configuring
your Skydrop Controller helps us to make smart
decisions about how to best distribute water
through your landscape.
To set up cloud-assisted Smart Watering you
must first connect the Skydrop Controller to a
Wi-Fi Network. Select your desired Wi-Fi network
through your Skydrop Controller’s interface,
and connect by entering your Wi-Fi password
(if applicable).
Once your Skydrop Controller is connected
to a Wi-Fi Network, you will receive a Security
Code. Before you finish creating a Skydrop User
Account (trough either the Skydrop website, or
the Skydrop App) you will be prompted to enter
the Security Code from your device. Pairing is
complete once a valid Security Code has been
entered, and your User Account will be
associated with your Skydrop Controller.
You may skip pairing your Skydrop Controller
with a Skydrop User Account.

NOTE: If your Skydrop Controller is connected to a Wi-Fi and apply as many custom watering schedules as needed.
These customizable schedules allow you to water exactly
how you want to, independent from, or in addition to,
Skydrop’s weather-intelligent Smart Watering Schedules.
Using your own custom watering schedule is TIP:
• Watering new sod, or any new plant that requires
• Covered plants that are not effected by weather or climate.
more water than mature plants.
• Any other special watering needs.
network, it is connected to the cloud and cloud assisted
Smart Watering features are available. You do not need to
pair your Skydrop Controller with a Skydrop User Account
to acces cloud-assisted features.
To take full advantage of Skydrop’s Smart Watering
technology you will be prompted (via the Skydrop Mobile App,
website, or the controller itself) to answer questions about
each detected sprinkler zone. Skydrop uses your local weather
data as well as information about what type of plants,
sprinkler heads, slopes and shade patterns characterize your
landscape. After you have entered information about each
zone, you will be presented with the Schedule menu. The
Scheduling interface gives you the option to create, modify
recommended for the following scenarios:

You do not need to be connected to
a Wi-Fi network to use your Skydrop
Controller. Enter your current local
time, and enable one or more
customized watering schedules.
WiFi
July 31st, 2016
12:27 PM
WateringSchedules
Select existing or add new
Back
Smart Watering
Schedule A
Schedule B
Adjust frequency and duration
Schedule is inactive
Schedule is active
Setting Up Offline Watering

Day-to-Day Use
Skydrop Isn’t Watering Enough
A visibly stressed lawn, or dry, discolored plants indicate that
Skydrop may not be watering enough. You may find that this is
only in specific areas in your landscape. Unfortunately, if this is the
case you will probably have to water more than is required in the
rest of a particular watering zone to make up for the isolated spot
in question.
Determine which zone(s) is not receiving enough water and enter
the Zone Settings Menu to adjust the “Water More / Water Less”
slider. Move the slider to “Water More”.
If more drastic adjustments are needed, select the cog found in
the “Settings” menu and adjust frequency and duration directly.
In most cases, Smart Watering will handle all daily watering needs across all zones.
Skydrop Is Watering Too Much
Over-watering can be more difficult to diagnose. If it hasn’t rained
and you find a lot of mushrooms in your landscape, this can be a
good sign that your Skydrop Controller is watering an area too much.
Seasonal change is another good reason to adjust your Skydrop
Controller to water less.
Determine which zone(s) is receiving too much water and enter
the Zone Settings Menu to adjust the “Water More / Water Less”
slider. Move the slider to “Water Less”.
If more drastic adjustments are needed, select the cog found in
the “Settings” menu and adjust frequency and duration directly.

Expansion Module
Outdoor Box
Accessories

Expansion Module Installation Guide
Before you begin
If your are installing the Skydrop expansion module to a Skydrop Controller
that is already installed and setup, make sure you follow the proper steps to
power down the system before removing the controller from the wall plate.
Power down. To power down, press and hold the power button located on
the bottom of the controller until the jog dial glows yellow.
Release the power button and wait 10 seconds.
Grab the right side of the controller with the ring and gently pull until it
unsnaps from the wall plate.

Connect the Skydrop expansion module to the
wall plate. Align the snap pegs on the back of
the expansion module with the holes in the wall
plate, then push the two firmly together.
Alternate Wiring Connection
NOTE: Prior to connecting the expansion module
to the wall plate, you can choose to feed the wires
through the middle of the expansion module by
popping out the logo plate.
Step 1: Connect expansion module

Feed wires into the expansion module. Push each valve wire firmly into a zone receptable (9-16) and pull
back slightly to verify each wire is secure.
The sensor inputs, S-(negative) and S+(positive) on the expansion module will allow you to connect a flow or rain
sensor to the skydrop controller. Once your sensor is connected and your skydrop controller is powered on, go to
Controller Settings for configuration. Place the controller onto the expansion module.
The VYR logo will iluminate when the controller is powered on.
Step 2: Connect wires

Once the controller is powered on, the setup wizard will prompt you to configure each new zone added
with the expansion module.
After you have completed the setup for all zones, check to verify all zones appear in the menu list.
For users with custom schedules, you will need to add the new zones (Zones 9 to 16)
to your existing custom schedules.
You can make any edits or adjustments from the ‘Settings Menu’ using your smartphone app
or web browser. You can also create a custom schedule specific to your newly added zones.
Step 3: Setup wizard

Limited Warranty
VYRSA warranties do not extend to repairs, adjustments, or replacement of
any of our products or part that results from misuse, negligence, alteration,
tampering, modification or improper installation and/or maintenance of
the product. This warranty extends only to the original installer of the
VYRSA product.
In case that a defect appears in a VYRSA product or part during the
warranty period, you should contact your local VYRSA Authorized
Distributor.
VYRSA´S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ITS PRODUCTS AS SET FORTH
ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY SET FORTH BY VYRSA. THERE
ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRAN-
TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. VYRSA
WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY IN STRICT LIABILITY, TORT, CONTRACT OR
ANY OTHER MANNER FOR DAMAGES CAUSED OR CLAIMED TO BE CAUSED AS
A RESULT OF ANY DESIGN OR DEFECT IN VYRSA PRODUCTS, OR FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSECUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE.
If you have any questions concerning the warranty or its application, please
write to:
VYR S.A. - Polig. Ind. N1 - 09001 Burgos, SPAIN
VYRSA warrants all our control system products to be free of defects in
materials or workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years
from the date of the original retail purchase. All our sprinklers and
accessories products are warranted to be free of defects in materials or
workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of the
original retail purchase. In case VYRSA detects any defect during the
warranty period on any of our products, VYRSA will repair or replace, at its
option, the product or the defective part.

[phone]
www.vyrsa.com/skydrop