Weathermatic ProLine 800 Series User manual

G5 Controller Models
PL800, PL1600, PL4800
Owner’s Manual
PGM PROGRAM
NEXT
BACK
UP
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
DOWN
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
SYSTEM OFF
ADVANCED
MENU
RUN
MANUAL PROGRAM
MULTIMETER
VALVE LOCATOR
SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
MONTHLY % ADJUST
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
ON RAIN/FREEZE
SENSOR
OFF

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Congratulations! The ProLine®controller performs timed watering
and is ready for options like rain and freeze sensors,
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING AND SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR SYSTEM OWNER. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
EACH MODEL IS INCLUDED SEPARATELY.
This controller is not intended for use by young children or the
infirm without supervision. Young children should be supervised to
insure they do not play with this appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an authorized service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
U.S. Patent No. 7,406,363
TRADEMARKS:
Weathermatic®
ProLine®
Smart Solutions for the Professional®
www.weathermatic.com
Help Desk
Online: support.weathermatic.com
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Scan with smartphone to
go to web-based help.
Introduction

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420GLS
Rain Sensor for All
ProLine® Models
ProLine® accessories available through your professional Weathermatic installer. For the Weathermatic distributor directory, go to
www.weathermatic.com.
SLM2
2-Zone Module
for PL800 only
SLM4
4-Zone Module
for PL1600 only
SLM12
12-Zone Module
for PL4800 only
RFS5
Wireless rain/
freeze sensor
inch
1/2
3/4
1/41/8
ProLine Accessories
SL-AIRCARD,
SL-AIRCARDFLOW
Web-based control from
PC, tablet, smartphone.
Flow management option

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1.0 Getting Acquainted With Your ProLine® Controller. . 1
1.1 Getting Acquainted With Your
ProLine® Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.0 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Current Time/Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Program Start Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Zone Run Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 Days to Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.5 Omit Times/Days/Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.6 Seasonal % Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.0 Manual Start Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Manual Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Manual Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Manual Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.0 System Diagnostics and Eco Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.1 Multimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Valve Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.3 Sensor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.4 Run and Soak Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.0 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.1 FAULTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2 OPEN CIRCUIT FAULT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.3 LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.4 UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.5 DEFAULT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.6 GROW-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.7 ABOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.7.1 MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.7.2 VERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.3 BUILD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.4 SER NUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.5 HW VERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.6 NUM ZONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.7 EEPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.8 SLHUB VER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.9 SLHUB BLD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.10 SLAC B VER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.11 SLAC B BLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.12 Z96 TYPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.7.13 Z96 VERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.8 MODBUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.8.1 SHORT ADD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.9 CLR ALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.10 CLR PGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.11 CON PGM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.12 NC/NO MV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.13 MV/ZONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.14 MV/ZN DLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.15 MV2 ZONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.16 ZN/ZN DLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.17 NUM START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.18 DS TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.18.1 DST ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.18.2 DS SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Table of Contents
5.19 RUN/SOAK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.20 SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.21 FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.21.1 HIGH PK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.21.2 CLR FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.21.3 SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.21.4 TOT FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.21.5 LOW PK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.22 SLW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.22.1 RAIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.22.2 FREEZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.22.3 DELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.23 RAIN DLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.24 SKIP CUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.25 REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.25.1 SLW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.25.2 TOTL RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.25.3 CLR TOTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.0 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1 Total Reset Procedure
For The ProLine® Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2 Watering Cycle Pause Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.3 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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1.0 Getting Acquainted With Your ProLine® Controller 1.1 Getting Acquainted With Your ProLine® Control Panel
The ProLine® Controller LCD Display provides the following
information when the controller is set to RUN, SYSTEM OFF, or
when there is no active watering operation underway (display with
program in IDLE mode):
Time of Day
Battery Strength: ProLine®
Controllers use a Real Time Clock/
Calendar instead of a backup
battery to maintain correct time
during a power outage. For the PL1600 and PL4800, the display
will show a blank battery icon in the display until/unless a battery
is installed in the controller. Battery usage is only necessary for
programming when the control panel is removed.
Next Watering Day or Days: The display will show the watering
days in the current week for Program A. To view watering days for
Program B, C or D just press the PGM button.
Fault Indicator: Appears ONLY when a fault is detected. Turn dial
to Advanced Menu and press NEXT button to view faults. Once
you turn the dial to Advanced Menu, the fault indicator will stop
flashing but will continue to appear on the screen until the fault is
removed or user clears fault in Advanced Menu. If fault is cleared
in Advanced Menu, it will appear again the next time the program
runs if the problem is not corrected.
No AC: Appears when there is no AC supply to the controller.
PGM PROGRAM
NEXT
BACK
UP
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
DOWN
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
SYSTEM OFF
ADVANCED
MENU
RUN
MANUAL PROGRAM
MULTIMETER
VALVE LOCATOR
SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
MONTHLY % ADJUST
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
ON RAIN/FREEZE
SENSOR
OFF
PGM SUN MON TUE WED
FAULT NO AC
A
B
C
D
THU FRI SAT
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PGM Button: The ProLine® controller has 4
watering programs (A, B, C, and D). This
is like having 4 controllers in one. You
can assign zones to any program you like
or more than one program Display will
alternately show both programs while the
concurrent schedule is running. Program
D is normally used for micro irrigation with low flow and long run
times. Sprinkler zones should be assigned to A, B, or C.
START MANUAL PROGRAM Button:
Press to initiate a watering operation
when the programming dial is set to the
RUN position. The ProLine® controller
will run Program A. Or, you can push the
PGM button before you push the START
MANUAL PROGRAM button to select
the program you want to run. You can
use the NEXT button to advance to other zones in a program that
you have started. Run Manual Program will override any omits or
delays.
Display with Program Running:
When a program is running, the screen
will display: program that is operating;
zone number that is operating; and run
time remaining. If the controller is in
PAUSE mode it is waiting for a programmed delay in the controller
to expire (run/soak, master valve delay, zone to zone delay, omit
time). The reason for the pause will be shown on the display.
Display with Dial In SYSTEM OFF Position:
When the ProLine® controller dial
is in the SYSTEM OFF position, the
processor and clock continue to
operate and all program values are
retained in the non-volatile memory. In the SYSTEM OFF position
no automatic watering will occur. If you move the dial to any
position other than RUN or SYSTEM OFF, and there is no control
panel activity for 30 minutes; the controller will return to the RUN
mode, and the display screen will show the idle default screen or
will return to a program in progress that was interrupted.
Note: If a station is running, the dial must remain in SYSTEM OFF
until the displays returns to the time of day.
LANGUAGE Button: Press the
language button to change the
language of the controller’s menus.
By default, the controller is in English.
Pressing the Language Button once
will change the controller’s language to Spanish (Español) and
the LED will reflect this change. Pressing the language button
again will change the language to Italian (Italiano), Portuguese
(Português), or German (Deutsche) respectively. When the
language is set to any language besides English or Spanish, the
Language LED will not be illuminated.
Note: No watering will take place when the
SENSOR LED is RED. This indicates a Rain, Freeze
or other type sensor has tripped, and programs
are prevented from running. The display will show
which event has triggered the sensor. A program in operation
will also pause if you turn the dial to any position other than
RUN or SYSTEM OFF. The program in operation will resume
when you return the dial to RUN or if there is no programming
activity for 30 minutes.
1.0 Getting acquainted with your ProLine® Controller
NEXT
BACK
UP
DOWN
PGM PROGRAM
NEXT
B
A
CK
U
P
DOW
N
PG
MPR
OG
RAM
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
PGM PROGRAM
NEXT
BACK
UP
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
DOWN
ON RAIN/FREEZE
SENSING
OFF
PG
MPROGRAM
NEXT
B
A
CK
U
P
P
RESS T
O
START
M
ANUAL PR
OG
RAM
DOW
N
ON
R
AIN
/
FREEZE
SENSIN
G
O
F
F
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
NEXT
BACK
UP
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
DOWN
NEXT
B
A
CK
U
P
PRESS T
O
STAR
T
MANUAL PR
OG
RAM
DOW
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RAIN/FREEZE SENSING Button:
Used to activate or bypass
optional sensors for rain, freeze,
or wind. If these sensors are
connected to your ProLine®
controller, they will
override watering
operations if the ON
LED is illuminated. If
you wish to deactivate
the sensors, press
the RAIN/FREEZE
SENSING button to light the green OFF LED while the controller
is in RUN mode. For example, if you wish to water after fertilizing
and your rain sensor is still pausing the watering program, simply
press the RAIN/FREEZE SENSOR Button. If the OFF LED is on, the
sensors will not pause your system operation. Note: If you have
zones you want to omit from sensor shutdown, see Section 5.3
“Sensor Operation” later in this manual.
1.2 Programming
Using the Programming Buttons
A FLASHING DISPLAY indicates that user choices are available.
The UP and DOWN buttons are used to scroll through numeric
values or to make a choice of menu options.
NEXT and BACK Buttons: When watering zones are being
programmed, the left side of the display will indicate the zone
number. The NEXT and BACK buttons are used to scroll through
the zones. If the flashing display indicates a menu selection rather
than a numeric value, the NEXT button will open the menu for
further programming. The BACK button will exit the menu and
cause the chosen value to be saved in memory.
RAPID ADVANCE: While programming, holding down the UP
or DOWN arrow button will cause the flashing display value to
rapidly advance. Rapid advance can also be used with the NEXT
and BACK buttons to rapidly advance through zones.
MENUS WITHIN MENUS: In cases where there are menus within
menus, each press of the BACK button will return to the next
higher menu until the top level menu of the dial position is
reached.
A VALUE CHANGE will be entered in memory any time you (1)
move to a different menu or (2) move the programming dial to a
different position.
2.0 Programming
2.1 Current Time/Date
Use UP and DOWN arrow buttons to
change the flashing value for the hour.
Scrolling past 12 will automatically
change AM/PM. Remember holding
down the UP or DOWN arrow button
will rapidly advance through the
flashing menu. (Note: For international
users, if controller is powered by 230VAC, 50 Hz AC, the display
will show the time in the 24-hour time format rather than AM/PM.)
Use NEXT button to flash minutes. Use UP and DOWN arrow
buttons to set minutes. Push NEXT to access calendar setting. Use
UP and DOWN arrow buttons to set month/day/year. (Note: For
international users, the display will read day/month/year.) Your
ProLine® controller has a 100-year calendar, so when you have
entered the correct date, the ProLine® controller will automatically
display the correct day of the week. Your ProLine® controller will
automatically adjust for leap years and USA daylight savings time.
See DS TIME, in Advanced Menu to to turn the feature on/off and
change the DST schedule.
2.0 Programming
RUN
SYSTEM OFFMANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
MANUAL PROGRAM
MULTIMETER
VALVE LOCATOR
SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES ADVANCED
MENU
SEASONAL % ADJUST
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
DAYS TO WATER
ZONE RUN TIMES
PROGRAM START TIMES
RUN
S
YSTEM OF
F
M
ANUAL ZONE
M
AN
U
AL TE
S
T
M
ANUAL PR
OG
RAM
M
U
LTIMETE
R
VALVE L
OC
AT
O
R
S
ENS
O
R
O
PERATI
ON
R
UN AND S
O
AK
C
Y
C
LESADVAN
C
E
D
MENU
SEAS
O
NAL % ADJUS
T
OMIT TIMES
/
DAY
S
D
AYS T
O
WATER
Z
O
NE RUN TIME
S
P
R
OG
RAM START TIME
S
CURRENT TIME / DATE
Note: The RAIN/FREEZE
SENSING button can be
used to bypass rain and
freeze sensors.
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
PGM PROGRAM
NEXT
BACK
UP
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
DOWN
E
N
G
LIS
H
ES
PA
Ñ
O
L
LAN
G
UA
GE
PG
MPROGRAM
NEXT
B
A
CK
U
P
P
RESS T
O
START
M
ANUAL PR
OG
RAM
DOW
N
ON RAIN/FREEZE
SENSING
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2.2 Program Start Times
Set Start Time for each program to be
used (A, B, C and D). If more than one
program start time is desired, refer to
NUM STRT, in Advanced Menu. The
program will start at the time you
designate and will water all zones with
set Zone Run Times for that program.
For most watering programs set only Start Time #1.
The #1 Time will water all zones with Zone Run Times
set in that program in consecutive order. Extra start
times will re-run all zones. Extra start times may be
used for new planting grow-in or other special local
conditions. Unused start times must be set in the
OFF position. To set a start time at OFF, press on
either arrow button until you reach the OFF postion
located at midnight.
When setting program start times, check the program icon in the
display to see whether you are working in A, B, C or D. Use PGM
button to move between programs. Use NEXT and BACK buttons
to move between start times. Use up and down arrow buttons to
set each start time desired. Start times are selectable in 10-minute
increments.
Note: Be sure you select the AM/PM time as desired by scrolling
past 12. (For international users, the display will show the 24-hour
time format instead of AM/PM.)
2.3 Zone Run Times
Your ProLine® controller will display
remaining hours, minutes and seconds
when a zone is watering. However, in
this position you are only required to
set minutes (or hours and minutes)
for each zone as desired for operation
time. Seconds are not selectable.
Use NEXT and BACK buttons to select
zone for run time setting. All zones are selectable from 1 minute
to 9 hours and 55 minutes. Run times of OFF to 59 minutes are
selectable in one minute increments. Run times of 1 hour to 9
hours 55 minutes are selectable in 5-minute increments. Use UP or
DOWN arrow buttons to set flashing time values for each zone. If a
zone is not to be used, set it to OFF.
Push PGM button to assign zone time in one or more programs.
Caution: If an unused zone is turned on and activates a pump start
relay, the pump may overheat or cause a pipe to burst. To prevent
operating a pump with no flow (dead heading), make sure all
unused zones are set to OFF.
2.0 Programming
RUN
SYSTEM OFF
CURRENT TIME / DATE
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
MANUAL PROGRAM
MULTIMETER
VALVE LOCATOR
SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES ADVANCED
MENU
SEASONAL % ADJUST
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
DAYS TO WATER
ZONE RUN TIMES
RUN
S
YSTEM OF
F
CURRENT TIME
/
DAT
E
M
ANUAL ZONE
M
AN
U
AL TE
S
T
M
ANUAL PR
OG
RAM
M
U
LTIMETE
R
VALVE L
OC
AT
O
R
S
ENS
O
R
O
PERATI
ON
R
UN AND S
O
AK
C
Y
C
LESADVAN
C
E
D
MENU
SEAS
O
NAL % ADJUS
T
OMIT TIMES
/
DAY
S
D
AYS T
O
WATER
Z
O
NE RUN TIME
S
PROGRAM START TIMES
RUN
SYSTEM OFF
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
MANUAL PROGRAM
MULTIMETER
VALVE LOCATOR
SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES ADVANCED
MENU
SEASONAL % ADJUST
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
DAYS TO WATER
RUN
S
YSTEM OF
F
CURRENT TIME
/
DAT
E
P
R
OG
RAM START TIME
S
M
ANUAL ZONE
M
AN
U
AL TE
S
T
M
ANUAL PR
OG
RAM
M
U
LTIMETE
R
VALVE L
OC
AT
O
R
S
ENS
O
R
O
PERATI
ON
R
UN AND S
O
AK
C
Y
C
LESADVAN
C
E
D
MENU
SEAS
O
NAL % ADJUS
T
OMIT TIMES
/
DAY
S
D
AYS T
O
WATER
ZONE RUN TIMES
Note: If display shows “0 ZONES,” this indicates
no SLM4 modules are currently installed or have
ever been installed under AC power with the
control panel firmly closed.
Note: Run/Soak feature can reduce the need to
set multiple start times for the purpose of
preventing runoff. Using the combination of
multiple start times and Run/Soak cycles can
lead to extended watering windows since Run/Soak cycles
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2.4 Days to Water
In this dial position you can select
DAYS, INTERVAL, or ODD/EVEN
schedule. Use UP and DOWN arrow
buttons to select which type of
schedule you want in your ProLine®
controller. Remember to check the
Program (PGM) selection showing in
the display. You can select a different
watering schedule for each program if you wish.
If you select DAYS, then use the NEXT button to step through
each day of the week and the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to
select ON or OFF status for each day. Days selected to water will
be displayed at the top of the display.
If you select an INTERVAL schedule, push NEXT button. The
flashing number indicates the day interval for watering. ProLine®
contAroller will allow an interval of 1 (every day) to 30 (water once
every 30 days). After you have selected the interval you want,
push NEXT to set the day you want the interval schedule to start
on. Use UP and DOWN arrow buttons to select start day at top of
display.
If you select ODD/EVEN day scheduling, push NEXT button and
then use UP or DOWN arrow buttons to select watering on ODD or
EVEN days. Under the EVEN setting, the controller will only water
on even days of the month (2nd, 4th,6th, etc.). Under the ODD
setting, the controller will only water on the odd days of the month
(1st, 3rd,5th, etc.). If you are using an ODD schedule, the ProLine®
controller will not water on the 31st day of a month and February
29th of a leap year to prevent two consecutive watering days (31st
and 1st or 29th and 1st). When the display shows the ODD or EVEN
option you would like, rotate the dial to any position to save the
setting.
2.5 Omit Times/Days/Dates (Optional)
The omit settings are used to set
a watering blackout period. For
example, if you live in a municipality
that restricts outdoor watering
between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm,
you can blackout that time period.
If a watering program in progress is
paused for a blackout period, the display will read OMITTIME. The
watering cycle will automatically resume at the end of the blackout
period. Use the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to select OMIT:TIME,
OMIT:DAYS, and OMIT:DATES. You may choose any or all of these
omit options.
If you want a watering blackout for the same period each day,
select OMIT:TIME. Then push NEXT. A forward (>) arrow indicates
the beginning time for the blackout. Use UP and DOWN arrow
buttons to set beginning time. Then push NEXT. A reverse arrow
(<) indicates the end time for the blackout. Use UP and DOWN
arrow buttons to set ending time. The OMIT:TIME function will
pause any active watering program until the blackout period has
expired. Scrolling the beginning time (forward arrow) between
12:00 am and 11:50 pm causes NONE SET to appear and clears the
omit time.
If you want to omit a specific day or days each week from
watering schedules, select OMIT:DAYS with the UP and DOWN
arrow buttons. Then push NEXT. Display will show a day of the
week with Omit or Allow flashing. Use UP and DOWN arrow
buttons to select Omit or Allow. Use NEXT or BACK to scroll
between days of the week. Omitted days will not be visible at
the top of the display. Any running user program will be stopped
at midnight in order to honor omit days or dates. Programs
scheduled to start on an omit day will be skipped.
If you want to omit specific dates during the year, select OMIT:
DATES. Then push NEXT. Enter the month and date. Push NEXT to
2.0 Programming
RUN
SYSTEM OFF
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
MANUAL PROGRAM
MULTIMETER
VALVE LOCATOR
SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES ADVANCED
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enter up to 15 dates. Scrolling the month value between 12 and 1
causes mm/dd to appear and clears the omitted date. Any running
user program will be stopped at midnight in order to honor omit
days or dates.
NOTE: The controller can still manually run zones during an
omitted period.
2.6 Seasonal % Adjust (Optional)
The Seasonal % Adjust feature allows
the user to modify zone run times
by program for each month to easily
adjust watering for seasonal climate
changes. The time programmed for
each zone in ZONE RUN TIMES is
always the value for the 100% setting in
Seasonal % Adjust.
The adjustment ranges from 0 to 300%, in 5% increments. Use UP
and DOWN arrow buttons to select the % desired. Press PGM to
choose program.
PROGRAMMING IS COMPLETE. RETURN THE DIAL
TO THE RUN POSITION.
3.0 Manual Start Functions
The ProLine® controller has three dial positions for manual system
starts:
3.1 Manual Zone
Manual Zone allows user to water a
single zone for specified period of
time. Use NEXT and BACK buttons
to select zone. Use UP and DOWN
arrows to select run time for the zone.
A zone can be operated with the
Manual Zone function regardless of
whether the zone has an assigned run
time. You must return dial to RUN for
Manual Zone operation to begin. All manual watering operations
will override watering day settings, omit settings, and rain/freeze
events.
3.2 Manual Test
The Manual Test can be used to set
a test run time for all zones which
have an assigned zone run time in
any program. Any zone without an
assigned zone run time will NOT run
in the Manual Test. Use UP and DOWN
arrow buttons to set Manual Test run
time. The Manual Test can be set to run
a minimum of 10 seconds or a maximum of 10 minutes. You must
return dial to RUN for Manual Test operation to begin.
3.0 Manual Start Functions
RUN
SYSTEM OFF
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
MANUAL PROGRAM
MULTIMETER
VALVE LOCATOR
SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES ADVANCED
MENU
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SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
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Manual Test will detect open circuits (less than 30 mA draw) on
any used zone or a short on any output (master valve or zone). If
the display indicates FAULT while running a Manual Test, refer to
Advanced Menu to identify the FAULT.
3.3 Manual Program
Manual Program allows you to start
any program set up in the controller; A,
B, C or D. Zones will run for the time
set at Zone Run Times for the selected
program.
•Turn dial to Manual Program. OFF
will appear in the screen.
•Use UP and DOWN arrows to select
the program you want to run (PROG
A, B, C or D)
•Return dial to RUN. Program will commence watering. At the
end of the manual watering cycle, the controller will return to
automatic RUN mode.
1 amp = 1,000 milliamps
0.250 A 250 mA
0.500 A 500 mA
0.750 A 750 mA
1.000 A 1,000 mA
4.0 System Diagnostics and Eco Features
Your ProLine® controller has both System Diagnostic and Eco
Friendly dial positions:
4.1 Multimeter
Outputs
Turn dial to Multimeter position.
Outputs will appear on the screen. Push
the NEXT button to check the amperage
output for the MV (master valve) and
each numbered zone. Typical range is
.150 to .350 Amps. Anything less than
.03 Amps is considered an open circuit
for that zone. If an Open or Short
fault message appears during this testing, the fault indication is
identifying the electrical problem (short circuit or open circuit)
with the zone. Note: If you have more than one valve on a zone,
the ProLine® controller will measure total current for the combined
valves.
Battery
To check the battery voltage level (applies to PL1600 & PL4800
only), turn dial to Multimeter. Outputs will appear on the screen.
Push the Adjust Value up arrow button one time. Battery will
appear on the screen. Push the Next button once to read battery
voltage status. A minimum of 7.5V is required to operate the
screen. ProLine® controllers use a Real Time Calendar Clock
instead of a backup battery to maintain correct time during a
power outage. A battery is only necessary for viewing the screen
and programming when the panel is removed from the housing.
4.0 System Diagnostics and Eco Features
SYSTEM OFF
ADVANCED
MENU
RUN
MULTIMETER
VALVE LOCATOR
SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
MANUAL ZONE
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PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
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24V Power
To check transformer voltage, turn dial to Multimeter. Outputs will
appear in the screen. Press Adjust Value up arrow button until you
get 24V Power. Push Next button once to read output voltage for
the transformer. Normal reading is 24 to 30 volts AC.
4.2 Valve Locator
This patented feature will rapidly cycle power to a solenoid valve
to create a “chatter” for a selected
valve as a convenient method of
locating buried valves. Use NEXT
button to scroll to the valve you want
to “chatter”. You will need to turn off
the main water valve for the Valve
Locator feature to work properly.
Note: As many valves are located
underground, the sound may be dampened. If this is the case, you
will need to listen carefully for the valve “chatter”.
4.3 Sensor Operation
Sensor
The Sensor Operation function is
used to omit selected zones from
sensor shutdown during rain or freeze
conditions. Factory default is all zones
included for sensor shutdown. If you
have zones like potted plants under
cover, you may wish to omit those
zones from sensor shutdown. Turn
dial to Sensor Operation. Push NEXT
button to view SENSOR and NEXT again to view first zone. Use
up or down Adjust Value buttons to select sensor ON or OFF
for the zone. OFF means the zone WILL WATER during sensor
shutdown.
RFS
ProLine® controllers can utilize the RFS Sensor for Rain and
Freeze Shutdown. This means that you can take advantage of
differentiating between Rain and Freeze events, unlike standard
sensors on the market. Another powerful feature is the ability
to extend a Rain shutdown event beyond the short time the Rain
sensor is actually wet, saving even more water.
Press the NEXT button at SLW to display DELAY. Press NEXT
again to display the number of hours the controller will suspend
irrigation after the Rain sensor has dried out. The factory default
is 48 hours.
RAIN and FREEZE selections work the same as SENSOR described
above, however allow you to differentiate between rain and freeze
events. For example, you may want your potted plants to irrigate
during rain but not during a freeze.
4.0 System Diagnostic and Eco Features
Note: In order for the locator feature to work,
you will need to turn off the system water
pressure at the manual cut-off valve or water
meter. Pressure must be off while attempting
to “chatter” a valve. The ProLine® controller will
automatically sequence "chatter" to each valve including
the master valve(s).
RUN
SYSTEM OFF
SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
ADVANCED
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MANUAL TEST
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4.4 Run and Soak Cycles
The Run and Soak Cycles setting allows you to set a variable run
and pause time for each program. Run/Soak cycles are used to
break up long run times which can often cause wasteful runoff. This
feature is especially useful in areas that have slopes or dense soil.
Turn dial to Run and Soak Cycles. Use PGM button to select the
program you want. Press the NEXT button when the display reads
RUN to set the run time. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to enter
the amount of time you would like system to run before pausing. If
you are unsure of how long the system should run before pausing
use the Manual Program feature to run the program until the soil
becomes saturated and run off begins forming. Selectable times
for RUN range from OFF to 30 minutes, adjustable in 1 minute
increments. The default for the controller is OFF. Once you have
entered in the run time desired, press the BACK button. The value
flashing will be saved.
After the RUN time has been configured, press the UP or DOWN
button so that the display reads SOAK. Press the NEXT button to
alter the SOAK time. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the
soak time. Selectable times for soaking range from OFF to 2 hours,
adjustable in 1 minute increments. A good rule of thumb for setting
the soak time is twice the run time. The default setting for SOAK is
OFF.
Note: Adjusting the Run and Soak Cycles setting will increase the
total amount of elapsed time before a program is complete. For
example, a zone run time is programmed to run for 15 minutes and
set to Run/Soak cycle is set to run for 5 minutes and soak for 10
minutes. The system will irrigate for 5 minutes and then pause for
10 three times so that the system was irrigating for a total of 15
minutes. However, the total time elapsed will be 45 minutes, due to
the 3, 10-minute pauses (30 minutes) required.
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5.0 Advanced Menu
The Advanced Menu provides additional information and
allow more technical inputs commonly used by professional
installers. Advanced Menu contains menus within menus. To
advance to a sub-menu, press the NEXT button. Each press
of the BACK button will return you to a higher level until the
top level of the Advanced Menu dial position is reached.
Refer to the chart to the right for the location of features
within the menus.
5.0 Advanced Menu
RUN
SYSTEM OFF
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
MANUAL PROGRAM
MULTIMETER
VALVE LOCATOR
SENSOR OPERATION
RUN AND SOAK CYCLES
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[UNITS]
[DEFAULT]
[GROW IN]
[ABOUT]
[MODBUS]
[CLR ALL]
[CLR PGM]
[CON PGM]
[NO/NC MV]
[MV/ZONE]
[MV:ZN DLY]
[MV2 ZONE]
[NUM STRT]
[DS TIME]
[FLOW]
[SLW ]
[RAIN DLY]
[SKIP CUR]
[3 STARTS]
[METRIC]
[STANDARD]
[ZN:ZN DELAY]
[ON DELAY]
[OFF DELAY]
[SHORT ADR]
[RETRIEVE]
[STORE]
[DEUTSCHE]
[PORTUGUE]
[ITALIANO]
[ESPANOL]
[ENGLISH][VERSION]
[BUILD]
[SER NUM]
[MODEL]
[Z96 VER]
[HW VERSION]
[NUM ZONES]
[EEPROM]
[S LHUB VER]
[SL HUB BLD]
[SLAC VER]
[SLAC BUILD]
[SLAC BUILD VER]
[SLAC B BLD]
[Z96 TYPE]
[SAMPLE T]
[LINEFILL]
[SHUTDOWN]
[LEAK DET]
[FLOW PPG]
[FREEZE]
[DELAY]
[RAIN]
[ON/OFF]
[DS SET UP]
[REVIEW]
[CLR TOTL]
[TOTL RUN]
[RUNTIME]
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5.1 FAULTS
This feature is used to identify problems that may require
attention or repair to ensure proper operation of the system.
Use NEXT button to view the type of fault. If more than one
fault exists, you can use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll
through additional faults. Pressing the NEXT button while a fault
message is shown cause the display to show the CLEAR prompt.
Pressing the NEXT button again while the CLEAR prompt is
shown will erase the fault from the controller’s memory and
cause the FAULT icon to disappear. If you do not wish to clear a
fault, pressing the BACK, UP, or DOWN button will take you back
to the fault type menu. If the cause of the fault is not corrected,
the controller will continue to skip watering a zone with a fault
and will resume the flashing FAULT icon on the display once the
zone becomes active and the same fault is detected again.
SCROLLING FAULT
MESSAGE FAULT DESCRIPTION
ZONE XX SHORT
MV1 SHORT
MV2 SHORT
OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT: A load placed
on any output that results in a current draw
exceeding the skip current setting will
result in a fault after the output is turned
on. The output will be skipped until the
next watering program attempts to use
it. If the MV/P output is shorted, all zones
using it will eectively be skipped. The
fault indication can be manually cleared or
will be automatically cleared if the short
condition goes away and the output turns on
successfully.
SCROLLING FAULT
MESSAGE FAULT DESCRIPTION
ZONE XX OPEN
MV1 OPEN
MV2 OPEN
OUTPUT OPEN CIRCUIT: If a zone has a
current draw less than 0.03 Amps a zone
open fault is created, but operation continues
normally. The fault can be manually cleared
or will automatically clear if a load exceeding
0.03 Amps is placed on the output and the
output turns on successfully.
NO RECENT
CONTACT
WITH Weather
Sensor
COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE: If the
battery in the Weather Sensor is dead,
the communication fault is set. The fault
indication can be manually cleared or will
clear automatically once communication is
received.
REMOTE
BATTERY
FAILURE
If the controller receives communication from
the Weather Sensor that indicates the remote
battery is low, the fault is set. The fault indi-
cation can be manually cleared or will clear
automatically if the Weather Sensor sends an-
other message that indicates a good battery.
The fault will also clear if no communication
is received for a full day (i.e. communication
failure). See Section 6.3 Replacing Weather
Sensor Battery.
5.2 OPEN CIRCUIT FAULT
This is a user selectable feature that sends a fault message for
zones that detect no electrical load. From the ADVANCED MENU
dial position press the UP button until the “OPEN FLT” menu is
displayed. Press the NEXT button to enter the menu and the UP
or DOWN buttons to select on or o for the alert.
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5.3 LANGUAGE
In addition to being able to change the controller’s menu
languages by using the LANGUAGE button, they can be set
in this menu. The language options in this menu are the same
as those provided by the LANGUAGE button. The available
languages are English, Spanish (Español), Italian (Italiano),
Portuguese (Português), or German (Deutsche). Press the
BACK button when the display reads your desired selection.
5.4 UNITS
This setting allows for you to choose either STANDARD (Unit-
ed States customary units) or METRIC. Press the BACK button
when the display reads your desired selection.
5.5 DEFAULT
This is an optional function that allows the user to store a
program that can be retrieved later if it is inadvertently deleted
or changed. Once the controller has been programmed, go to
Advanced Menu and select DEFAULT. Press NEXT and STORE
will appear on the display. Pressing NEXT one more time will
show the CONFIRM prompt; press NEXT to proceed or BACK
to exit the prompt. Pressing NEXT at the CONFIRM prompt
will cause the display to read COMPLETE to show that you
have successfully stored the program. Press the BACK button
any time after the display shows COMPLETE to return to the
advanced menu.
If the controller has had the operating program changed and
you want to return to the stored program, go to DEFAULT,
press NEXT and then of the arrow buttons. The display will
show RETRIEVE. Pressing NEXT one more time will show the
CONFIRM prompt; press NEXT to proceed or BACK to exit the
prompt. Pressing NEXT at the CONFIRM prompt will cause the
display to read COMPLETE to show that you have successfully
restored the program default program to the operating
program. Press the BACK button any time after the display
shows COMPLETE to return to the advanced menu.
5.6 GROW-IN
Grow In allows you to set up a new landscape grow-in water-
ing program that will automatically expire after a set number
of days that you select. At the end of your selected grow-in
period, the controller will automatically retrieve your long-term
watering program to avoid the necessity of having to return to
the controller.
Step 1: Set up your long-term watering program.
Step 2: Go to Advanced Menu and select DEFAULT. Press
NEXT and STORE will appear on the display. Press the NEXT
button and the screen will display CONFIRM, press the NEXT
button once more and within a few seconds the display will read
COMPLETE to confirm that you have successfully stored your
program.
Step 3: Set up your temporary Grow-In program.
Step 4: Go to Advanced Menu and select GROW IN. Press
NEXT once to view default days for grow in. Use Adjust Value
buttons to select 1 to 99 days for the grow in period. At the end
of your grow in, the controller will automatically retrieve the
DEFAULT program stored in Step 2. Return dial to Run.
5.7 ABOUT
Provides information on software version in the ProLine®
controller.
5.7.1 MODEL
Displays the model name of the controller.
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5.7.2 VERSION
Displays current version of the controller’s software.
5.7.3 BUILD
Displays current build version of the controller.
5.7.4 SER NUM
Displays the controller’s serial number.
5.7.5 HW VERSION
Displays the hardware version of the controller.
5.7.6 NUM ZONES
Displays the maximum number of zones that can be created.
5.7.7 EEPROM
Displays the amount of EEPROM available in bytes.
5.7.8 SLHUB VER
Displays the version of the RFS weather sensor. NI is show if this
is not installed.
5.7.9 SLHUB BLD
Displays the build version of the RFS weather sensor. NI is show
if this is not installed.
5.7.10 SLAC B VER
Displays the version of the aircard. NI is show if this is not
installed.
5.7.11 SLAC B BLD
Displays the build version of the aircard. NI is show if this is not
installed.
5.7.12 Z96 TYPE
Displays the decoder manager type if SmartWire equipped.
5.7.13 Z96 VERS
The display reads Z96 VERS here.
5.8 MODBUS
5.8.1 SHORT ADD
This displays a static address along with a user programmable
address to integrate with third party software.
5.9 CLR ALL
This feature is similar to CLR PGM except that it clears all user
programmed data for all four programs and returns most
Advanced Menu changes to factory defaults. Turn the dial to
Advanced Menu and use and use the UP button to navigate to
CLR ALL. Press the NEXT button and the screen will display
CONFIRM. Press the NEXT button once more and the display will
show CLEARING when finished to confirm that all programs have
been cleared.
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5.10 CLR PGM
This feature allows the user to clear all programmed values
specific to a selected program. All zone run times and daily
start times will be set to OFF; watering days will default to Days
of the Week (all on); Season % will equal 100% for all months
and Run/Soak will be OFF. Omit times/days are not reset when
clearing a program.
Turn the dial to Advanced Menu and use the UP button to
navigate to CLR PGM. Press the NEXT button and the display will
read CONFIRM. Use the PGM button to select the program (A,
B, C or D) to be cleared. Press the NEXT button and when the
selected program has been cleared from the panel the display
will read COMPLETE. Repeat these steps to clear each individual
program to be reset.
5.11 CON PGM
Select the ability to run 1, 2,3, or all 4 programs simultaneously.
Default is two simultaneous programs. Programs will prioritize
with the order of priority being: A, B, C, D.
5.12 NC/NO MV
Enter this menu to select between normally open or normally
closed master valves for MV1 and MV2.
5.13 MV/ZONE
This feature allows you to select which master valve(s) to be
assigned for each zone operation. The default is MV1. The other
options are MV2, BOTH, OFF.
Caution: If an unused zone is turned on and activates a pump
start relay, the pump may overheat or cause a pipe to burst. To
prevent operating a pump with no flow (dead heading), make
sure all unused zones are set to OFF.
5.14 MV/ZN DLY
This function allows the user to set a delay time between the
opening of the master valve and the opening of the first zone
valve as well as a delay between the closing of the last zone
valve and the closing of the master valve.
Use the NEXT button to enter menu. Select setting for the ON
Delay or OFF Delay by pressing NEXT. Use UP and DOWN
buttons to select delay time. Use arrow buttons to set ON
Delay time from 0 seconds to 1 minute in 1 second increments.
OFF Delay can be set from 0 seconds to 3 minutes in 1 second
increments.
5.15 MV2 ZONE
A second master valve circuit can be enabled in this menu by
designating a zone valve to be MV2
5.7.5.16 ZN/ZN DLY
This function allows user to set delay times between zone starts
for use in systems with slow closing valves or pump systems that
are operating near maximum flow or have slow well recovery.
UseUP and DOWN buttons to change value. Adjustable in one-
minute increments from 0 (the controller default setting) to 30
minutes; adjustable in 10 minute increments from 30 minutes to
3 hours.
Note: The Master Valve/Pump Start circuit will
operate 2 seconds prior to program operation
and 5 seconds after program completion.
This On/Off time delay aids zone valve operation and
prevents unnecessary cycling of the pump.
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5.17 NUM START
This feature allows you to select the number of Watering
Program Start Times that you want to appear at Program Start
Times on the dial. The default number of start times shown is
3. To select 1 to 8 start times, go to Advanced Functions, NUM
STRT. Press Next to view the default of 3 start times. Scroll the
UP/DOWN buttons to select 1 to 8 start times to be visible on
the dial. Return the dial to Run.
5.18 DS TIME
Your SmartLine® controller can automatically adjust the time for
daylight saving time (DST). The factory default setting is OFF
and has been preset for the current USA schedule. To turn DST
adjust ON, press the next button at DS TIME, the NEXT button at
ON/OFF then select ON.
The DS Time feature can be customized to match any
international DST schedule. Press the NEXT button at DS
TIME in advanced functions. Select DS SETUP and press the
NEXT button again. You will be prompted to enter the START
schedule (time of day is moved ahead 1 hour per START
schedule), and the STOP schedule (time of day is moved back
1 hour per STOP schedule). DST start and stop are formatted
with the the Week (first, second, third, last), the Day (Sun-Sat)
and the Month (Jan-Dec). All DS Time adjustments are made at
2 am. To return the DS Time schedule back to the USA factory
default, use the US DEFLT option.
5.18.1 DST ON/OFF
If you would like for your controller to automatically set the time
of day on the occurrence of Daylight Saving Time, make sure it is
turned on in this menu
5.18.2 DS SETUP
Your controller is programmed with the a default of starting
Daylight Saving Time starting on the second Sunday in March
and ending on the first Sunday in November. If you would like to
adjust these settings, you may do so in this menu.
5.19 RUN/SOAK
The purpose of Run/Soak is to break up long run times that
often cause wasteful runo. The Run/Soak is programmable for
each program if you are using the BASIC watering mode. Note:
If you are using SMART, these inputs are not used since the Run/
Soak period is automatically calculated.
Turn the dial to Advanced Menu and use the UP button to
navigate to RUN/SOAK. Press the NEXT button and the screen
will display RUN, now press the PGM button to select the
program you wish to set the RUN feature. After the program has
been selected, press the NEXT button and then using the UP or
the DOWN button adjust the RUN value. **NOTE: the RUN time
can be set from OFF to 30 minutes (SmartLine®TM controller
default is OFF). Once completed, press the BACK button and the
screen will again display RUN, now press the UP or the DOWN
button and the screen will display SOAK. Press the NEXT button
to enter the SOAK feature and then using the UP or the DOWN
button adjust the SOAK value. **Note: the SOAK time can be set
f from OFF to 2 hours in one-minute increments. Repeat these
steps for adjusting multiple programs within the panel.
5.20 SENSOR
Sensor is an ON/OFF toggle to override the SEN terminals rain/
freeze functions on selected zones. Factory default is ON.
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