Weathermatic smartline SL800 User manual

Controller Models version G5
SL800, SL1600,
SL1620, SL4800
Owner’s Manual
The Smart Irrigation Controller
PGM PROGRAM
NEXT
BACK
UP
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
DOWN
SMART
BASIC
WATERING
MODE
SMART
SYSTEM OFF
BASIC
ADVANCED
MENU
RUN
ON RAIN/FREEZE
SENSING
OFF
MORE / LESS
SOIL TYPE
PLANT TYPE
SPRINKLER TYPE
ZIP CODE /LATITUDE
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST

Congratulations on your purchase of the SmartLine® Controller!
Your SmartLine® irrigation controller is designed to maintain
the health and quality of your landscape while conserving water
to minimize your operation costs. The SmartLine® controller
can perform BASIC timed watering schedules or, with the
addition of the optional SLW Series On-Site Weather Sensor, the
controller’s Smart Mode will analyze “on-site” weather data to
automatically set optimum watering times for each zone, based
on Weathermatic’s patented methodology. Smart Mode will
also save water by automatically setting run and soak cycles to
minimize runo.
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING AND SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR THE SYSTEM OWNER.
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. 6,314,340
TRADEMARKS:
Weathermatic®
SmartLine®
Smart Solutions for the Professional®
Help Desk
Online: support.weathermatic.com
Email: suppor[email protected]
Telephone: [phone]
Scan with smartphone to
go to web-based help.
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Introduction

PGM PROGRAM
NEXT
BACK
UP
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
DOWN
SMART
BASIC
WATERING
MODE
SMART
SYSTEM OFF
BASIC
ADVANCED
MENU
RUN
MORE / LESS
SOIL TYPE
PLANT TYPE
SPRINKLER TYPE
ZIP CODE/LATITUDE
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
ON RAIN/FREEZE
SENSING
OFF
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Choose the SmartLine®
controller that fits
your project.
Choose the appropriate
Weather Sensor or Rain
Sensor for your controller.
3
LTE
Connect the SmartLink®
Aircard to your controller
for web-based access.
Build Your SmartLink® Network
You can now expand your SmartLine® Controller to maximize water savings, improve eciency and improve landscape beauty. Add
an on-site Weather Sensor that not only reads rain/freeze data, but also automatically adjusts for the local temperature and conditions
that may impact your landscape's need for water. Adding the SmartLink® Aircard gives you access to the SmartLink® web application
so you can program your controller and manage it from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This capability also includes water
usage reporting so you get real-time visibility to the dramatic water savings from Smart irrigation and email alerts for indications of
any issues that will impact water savings and landscape beauty. SmartLink® connectivity also allows you to view real-time water usage,
constantly reporting the water savings from your SmartLine® Controller. Email alerts allow for the indication of any issue that will
negatively impact water savings and landscape beauty.
inch
1/2
3/4
1/41/8
2

420GLS
Rain Sensor for All
SmartLine® Models
LTE
LTE
SL-AIRCARD,
SL-AIRCARDFLOW
Web-based control from
PC, tablet, smartphone.
Flow management option
SLW Series On-Site
Weather Sensors
SmartLine® Weather
Sensors with rain and
freeze sensing
SLW1
Wired
3/4
1/4
inch
1/2
3/4
1/41/8
SLW5
Wireless
RFS5
Wireless rain/
freeze sensor
inch
1/2
3/4
1/41/8
SmartLine® Accessories
SmartLine® accessories are available through your professional Weathermatic installer. For the Weathermatic distributor directory, go
to www.weathermatic.com.
SLM2
2-Zone Module
for SL800 only
SLM4
4-Zone Module
for SL1600 only
SLM12-1600
12-Zone Module for SL1600 only
SLM12-4800
12-Zone Module for SL4800 only

Table of Contents
1.0 Getting Acquainted With Your SmartLine® Controller
1.1 Getting Acquainted With Your Control Panel .... 1
1.2 Quick View..................................3
2.0 Programming the Controller......................3
2.1 Using the Programming Buttons ...............4
2.2 Current Time/Date ...........................4
2.3 Program Start Times .........................4
2.4 Zone Run Times .............................5
2.5 Days to Water ...............................5
2.6 Omit Times/Days/Dates (Optional).............6
2.7 Seasonal % Adjust (Optional)..................6
3.0 Manual Start Functions ..........................7
3.1 Manual Zone ................................7
3.2 Manual Test .................................7
4.0 Programming for Smart Watering Mode ..........8
4.1 Set ZIP Code or Latitude......................8
4.2 Enter Smart Data for Zones ...................8
4.2.1 Sprinkler Type ............................8
4.2.2 Plant Type for Zones.......................9
4.2.3 Soil Type for Zones ........................9
4.2.4 More/Less ............................... 10
4.2.5 Activating the SLW Series On-Site Weather
Sensor .................................. 10
4.2.6 MODE Button .............................11
5.0 Advanced Menu ................................ 12
5.1 TESTS ..................................... 13
5.1.1 OUTPUTS ................................13
5.1.2 BATTERY.................................13
5.1.3 24V PWR.................................13
5.1.4 LOCATOR ................................13
5.2 FAULTS.................................... 13
5.3 OPEN CIRCUIT FAULT ....................... 14
5.4 LANGUAGE ................................14
5.5 UNITS .................................... 15
5.6 DEFAULT .................................. 15
5.7 GROW IN .................................. 15
5.8 ABOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.8.1 MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.8.2 VERSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.8.3 BUILD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.8.4 SER NUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.8.5 HW VERSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.8.6 NUM ZONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.8.7 EEPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.8.8 SLHUB VER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.8.9 SLHUB BLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.8.10 SLAC B VER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.8.11 SLAC B BLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.8.12 Z96 TYPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.8.13 Z96 VERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.9 MODBUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.9.1 SHORTADD...............................16
5.10 CLR ALL .................................. 16

Table of Contents
5.11 CLR PGM ................................ 16
5.12 CON PGM ................................ 16
5.13 NC/NO MV ............................... 16
5.14 MV/ZONE ................................ 17
5.15 MV/ZN DLY .............................. 17
5.16 MV2 ZONE ............................... 17
5.17 ZN/ZN DLY .............................. 17
5.18 NUM START .............................. 17
5.19 DS TIME ................................. 17
5.19.1 DST ON/OFF .............................18
5.19.2 DS SETUP ................................18
5.20 RUN/SOAK............................... 18
5.21 SENSOR ................................. 18
5.22 MIN DEF ................................. 18
5.23 FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.23.1 HIGH PK..................................18
5.23.2 CLR FLOW ...............................18
5.23.3 SETTINGS ................................18
5.23.4 TOT FLOW ...............................19
5.23.5 LOW PK..................................19
5.24 SLW..................................... 19
5.24.1 RAIN.....................................19
5.24.2 FREEZE ..................................19
5.24.3 DELAY ...................................19
5.25 RAIN DLY ................................20
5.26 SKIP CUR ................................20
5.27 REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.27.1 TEMP DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.27.2 SLW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.27.3 NEXT RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.27.3 RUN/SOAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.27.3 DEFICIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.27.4 RUNTIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.27.5 TOTL RUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.27.8 CLR TOTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.27.9 CLR DEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.0 Troubleshooting the Controller................22
6.1 Total Reset Procedure for the
SmartLine Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2 Watering Cycle Pause Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3 Changing SLW or RFS5 Batteries .............22
6.4 Troubleshooting Guide ......................23
Reference
World Latitude Map.............................27
Program Worksheet.............................28
Basic Watering Schedule ........................29
Smart Watering Schedule........................ 31

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1.0 Getting Acquainted With Your SmartLine® Controller
SmartLine® is the smart choice for water conservation and
beautiful landscaping. The “get acquainted” information in this
section will make programming your unit easier and faster.
1.1 Getting Acquainted With Your Control Panel
The SmartLine® 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: SmartLine® Controllers use a Real Time Clock/
Calendar instead of a backup battery to maintain correct time
during a power outage. For the SL1600 and SL4800, 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 the
DOWN then 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 th e controller.
PGM Button: The SmartLine® controller has 4 watering programs
(A, B, C, and D). This is like having 4 controllers in one. You can
assign zones to any of the 4 programs, allowing for complete
flexibility of your irrigation schedule. Programs A, B, C, and D
can be programmed to operate concurrently. The display will
1.0 Getting Acquainted With Your SmartLine® Controller
The Smart Irrigation Controller
NEXT
BACK
PGM MON
A
WED FRI
SMART
BASIC
ON RAIN/FREEZE
SENSING
OFF
WATERING
MODE
UP
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
DOWN
Th
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NEXT
B
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PG
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PGM PROGRAM
The Smart Irrigation Controller
PGM PROGRAM
NEXT
BACK
UP
PRESS TO START
MANUAL PROGRAM
DOWN
SMART
BASIC
WATERING
MODE
SMART
SYSTEM OFF
BASIC
ADVANCED
MENU
RUN
ON RAIN/FREEZE
SENSING
OFF
MORE / LESS
SOIL TYPE
PLANT TYPE
SPRINKLER TYPE
ZIP CODE /LATITUDE
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST

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alternately show all programs while the concurrent schedules are
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.
Care must be taken when programming. In order to not exceed
your irrigation system's hydraulic capacity, double check the
strength of your piping and points of connection. Exceeding this
capacity could lead to fault indications and interrupted irrigation
schedules. The electrical capacity is limited, depending on your
model. A pump start relay may require more mA than a solenoid.
Keep aware of these boundaries when scheduling programs to
initiate and operate simultaneously.
START MANUAL PROGRAM Button: Press
to initiate a watering operation when the
programming dial is set to the RUN position.
The SmartLine® 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. Start 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. An ORANGE LED indicates
program is in PAUSE mode waiting for a programmed delay in
the controller to expire (run/soak, master valve delay, zone to
zone delay, omit time). The display will show the reason for the
pause.
Display With Dial In SYSTEM OFF
Position: When the SmartLine®
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. The
Mode Selection LED will display red when controller is turned to
SYSTEM OFF.
If you move the dial to any position other than RUN or SYSTEM
OFF, and there is no control panel activity for 1 hour, 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.
Watering Mode Button: Used
to select SMART or BASIC
watering. During normal
operation the MODE LED will
display GREEN. It will change to ORANGE during a pause in
operation and will display RED when SmartLine® controller dial is
turned to SYSTEM OFF.
Rain/Freeze Sensing Button:
Used to activate or bypass
optional sensors for rain,
freeze, or wind. If these
sensors are connected to your SmartLine® controller, they will
override watering operations if the ON LED is selected. If your
sensor/s have paused your system operation, the ON LED will
be RED until the sensors allow watering to resume. In the event
of a "rain" pause, the LED will change from RED to ORANGE
for an additional pause time before the LED displays GREEN
and system operation resumes. Smart Watering deficits will
decrement to 0 at the rate of 1" per hour. The sensor LED will
1.0 Getting Acquainted With Your SmartLine® Controller
UP
DOWN
NEXT
BACK
PGM PROGRAMThe Smart Irrigation Controller
PGM MON
A
WED FRI
SMART
BASIC
ON RAIN/FREEZE
SENSING
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WATERING
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display GREEN again when the sensor/s are no longer pausing
your system operation.
Note: The SLW Delay dryout period is factory set for 48 hours.
To change the delay period, see SLW in Advanced Menu.
If you wish to deactivate
the sensors, use the RAIN/
FREEZE SENSING button
to light the green OFF
LED. Example: You wish
to water after fertilizing
and your rain sensor is still
pausing the watering program. As long as the OFF LED is on,
the sensors will not pause your system operation.
Note: You may have zones you want to omit from rain/freeze
shutdown. Example: Potted plants under cover. If you are
using an SLW Weather Sensor or the RFS5 rain/freeze sensor
communicating with your controller through an SLHUB, see
SLW in Advanced Menu for instructions. If you are using a rain/
freeze sensor connected to your controller at the SEN terminals,
see SENSOR in Advanced Menu for instructions.
1.2 Quick-View
With the dial in the RUN or OFF position, and FLOW is enabled,
press the DOWN button to view the current FLOW rate.
Press DOWN again to view the system current in mA.
2.0 Programming the Controller
Your SmartLine® controller has two operating modes: BASIC
mode or Weathermatic’s patented SMART mode. The BASIC
mode uses user assigned zone run times. The SMART mode
overrides user assigned zone run times and calculates zone
run times based on the location of the site, inputs by zone, and
weather readings from the SLW Weather Sensor. Note: SMART
requires the optional SLW Weather Sensor.
Smart watering calculates ET (evapotranspiration), the
landscape’s daily water loss, and schedules the correct amount
of irrigation to replace the loss. When combined with a
Weathermatic SLW Weather Sensor, Smart mode gives you the
power to reduce water waste. Many water districts are oering
rebates for Smart mode users. Check with your local district.
Both the BASIC mode and SMART mode operate based on the
user’s programmed start times, watering days, omit times/days,
and several Advanced Menu features (rain delay, zone to zone
delay, and master valve settings).
Important Note: Zone run times must be entered for every zone
in use for the controller to recognize the zone in either BASIC or
SMART modes.
2.0 Programming the Controller
Note: The RAIN/
FREEZE SENSING
button can be used
to bypass rain and
freeze sensors.
Note: No watering will take place when the RAIN/
FREEZE SENSING LED is RED. This indicates a
Rain, Freeze or other type sensor has tripped,
and programs are prevented from running. An
ORANGE MODE LED means watering is paused
temporarily due to: run/soak, master valve delay, zone to
zone delay, or omit time. 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
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2.1 Using the Programming Buttons
A FLASHING DISPLAY indicates that user choices are available.
The UP and DOWN Adjust Value 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 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: Saves after 30sec of inactivity or dial
position changed to RUN or OFF
2.2 Current Time/Date
Use UP and DOWN buttons to change
the flashing value for the hour.
Scrolling past 12 will automatically
change AM/PM. Remember holding
down the UP or DOWN button will
rapidly advance through the flashing menu.
Use NEXT button to flash minutes. Use UP and DOWN buttons
to set minutes. Push NEXT to access calendar setting. Use
UP and DOWN buttons to set month/day/year. (Note: For
international users, the display will read day/month/year.)
Your SmartLine® controller has a 100-year calendar, so when
you have entered the correct date, the SmartLine® controller
will automatically display the correct day of the week. Your
SmartLine® controller will automatically adjust for leap years and
USA daylight savings time. See DS TIME, in Advanced Menu to
to turn the feature on/o and change the DST schedule.
2.3 Program Start Times
Set Start Time for each program to
be used (A, B, C and D). If more than
three program start times are 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 UP or DOWN
button until you reach the OFF position located between
11:50 PM and 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.
SMART
BASIC
MORE / LESS
SOIL TYPE
PLANT TYPE
SPRINKLER TYPE
ZIP CODE /LATITUDE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
ADVANCED
MENU
RUN
SYSTEM OFF
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SMART
BASIC
MORE / LESS
SOIL TYPE
PLANT TYPE
SPRINKLER TYPE
ZIP CODE
/LATITUDE
ZONE RUN TIMES
DAYS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEASONAL % ADJUST
MANU
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MANUAL TES
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MENU
RUN
SYSTEM OFF
CURRENT TIME / DATE
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CURRENT TIME
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2.0 Programming the Controller

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Use PGM button to move between programs. Use NEXT and
BACK buttons to move between start times. Use UP and DOWN
buttons to set each start time desired. Start times are selectable
in 10-minute increments.
Push PGM button to assign zone time in one or more programs.
Care has to be taken when programming. You need to have
awareness of the hydraulic capacity of the irrigation system
piping and points of connection so that they are not exceeded.
Further care should be taken so the electrical capacity of the
controller is not exceeded. The electrical capacity is 750 mA
or 3 irrigation solenoids. A pump start relay may require more
mA than a solenoid. Keep aware of these boundaries when
scheduling stations to initiate and operate simultaneously.
Note: Be sure you select the AM/PM time as desired by
scrolling past 12. (For international users, the display will show
international hours instead of AM/PM.)
2.4 Zone Run Times
Your SmartLine® 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 buttons
to set flashing time values for each zone. If a zone is not to be
used, set it to 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.
Note: Run/Soak feature can reduce the need to set
multiple start times for the purpose of preventing
runo. Using the combination of multiple start
times and Run/Soak cycles can lead to extended
watering windows since Run/Soak cycles are applied to each
start time. See Soil Type, page 9 section 4.2.3.
2.5 Days to Water
In this dial position you can select
a DAYS, INTERVAL, or ODD/EVEN
schedule. Use UP and DOWN buttons
to select which type of schedule you
want in your SmartLine® controller.
Remember to check the Program
(PGM) selection showing in the display. You can select a
dierent 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 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.
SmartLine® controller 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
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schedule to start on. Use UP and DOWN buttons to select start
day at top of display. The controller will begin on the next
upcoming start day.
Note: The display will only show the upcoming watering days for
the current week.
If you select ODD/EVEN day scheduling, push NEXT button
and then use UP and DOWN buttons to select watering on
ODD or EVEN days. If ODD is flashing on the display when
you turn the dial to another position, you have selected ODD.
The same is true for EVEN. When you return the dial to RUN,
you can view the next day that your schedule will run. The
SmartLine® Controller will run ODD or EVEN programming at
the next available start time, even if it is on the same day that
you set up the schedule. If you are using an ODD schedule, the
SmartLine® 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).
2.6 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 ORANGE LED will display
during the pause. The watering cycle will automatically resume
at the end of the blackout period. Use the UP and DOWN
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 buttons to set beginning time. Then push NEXT. A
reverse arrow (<) indicates the end time for the blackout. Use
UP and DOWN buttons to set ending time. The OMIT:TIME
function will pause any active watering program until the
blackout period has expired.
If you want to omit a specific day or days each week from
watering schedules, select OMIT:DAYS with the UP and DOWN
buttons. Then push NEXT. Display will show a day of the week
with Omit or Allow flashing. Use UP and DOWN buttons to
select Omit or Allow. Use NEXT or BACK to scroll between
days of the week. Omitted days will 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 enter up to 15 dates. Scrolling the month value between 12
and 1 causes mm/dd to appear and clears the omitted date/s.
Any running user program will be stopped at midnight in order
to honor omit days or dates.
2.7 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. When you use the Seasonal % Adjust, you
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are increasing or decreasing the 100% time value. % settings in
this mode are 0 to 300% in 5% increments. Use UP and DOWN
buttons to select % desired. Press PGM to choose program. A
0% setting will adjust zones to a zero second runtime.
PROGRAMMING IS COMPLETE FOR BASIC OPERATION.
RETURN THE DIAL TO THE RUN POSITION.
3.0 Manual Start Functions
The SmartLine® controller has two 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 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
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.
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.
SMART
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CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DA
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Note: When the SmartLine®
controller is in SMART mode this
feature is voided. SMART mode will
change zone watering times daily.
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4.0 Programming for Smart Watering Mode
Weathermatic’s patented SMART mode overrides user-assigned
zone run times and calculates zone run times based on the
location of the site, inputs by zone, and weather readings
from the SLW Series On-Site Weather Sensor. SMART mode is
designed to help you protect your landscaping, reduce wasteful
run-o, and minimize your water costs.
Warning: Smart mode positions on the dial can
only be selected when an optional SLW Series
On-Site Weather Sensor accessory is installed.
Additionally, Basic Program Function must be
set up completely before setting up SMART mode. SMART
Mode replaces the Zone Run Times with a calculated value
using the SMART settings.
4.1 Set ZIP Code or Latitude
SMART operation first requires that
the SmartLine® Controller know “where
in the world” it is located. Users in the
USA can set location by ZIP Code.
Users outside of the USA can set
location by latitude. Use UP and DOWN buttons to select ZIP
Code (USA) or LATITUDE. To find your latitude, see World
Latitudes in the Reference section on page 27.
If you are setting a ZIP Code, push NEXT. Display will show 5
numerical positions for ZIP Code settings. Use UP and DOWN
buttons to set the flashing number. Then push NEXT to flash the
next number. Use UP and DOWN buttons to set second number.
Continue process until all 5 numbers of your ZIP Code are set.
If you are outside the USA, you will enter LATITUDE. You can
use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose any latitude between
60 degrees south and 60 degrees north. 0 degrees setting is
marked as EQUATOR.
4.2 Enter Smart Data for Zones
Enter SMART data for zones: Sprinkler Type, Plant Type, Soil
Type, and MORE/LESS. The SmartLine® controller cannot
calculate run times without SMART data for each zone and
without Zone Run Times assigned to each operational zone,
which serve to back up SMART mode.
4.2.1 Sprinkler Type
In order to calculate run time, the controller must know the
expected precipitation rate for each
zone. Use NEXT and BACK buttons
to move between zones. Use UP and
DOWN buttons to set zone to OFF or to
specify the precipitation rate.
Precipitation rate can be entered two
ways: by sprinkler type or by specific
precipitation rate. If you
do not know the specific
precipitation rate for
the zone, you can select
the sprinkler type, or
watering equipment
used on that zone: Spray,
Rotor, Drip, or Bubbler
irrigation. The SmartLine®
controller will apply a
default precipitation rate for the sprinkler type selected. If you
know the specific precipitation rate expected for the zone, as
4.0 Programming for Smart Watering Mode
SMART
BASIC
MORE / LESS
SOIL TYPE
PLANT TYPE
SPRINKLER TYPE
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
RUN
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CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
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SPRAY 1.5 inches per hour
ROTOR 0.5 inch per hour
DRIP 1.1 inches per hour
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stated by the sprinkler manufacturer, you can use the UP and
DOWN buttons to scroll past the sprinkler types and select that
number. For USA users, inches per hour will be displayed (.2 to
3.0 inches per hour). Numeric precipitation rate resolution is
0.01 in/hr below the 2.0 in/hr setting. For international users, the
controller will display precipitation numbers in centimeters per
hour. As a rule in SMART mode, the lower the precipitation rate
entered, the longer the zone run time will be to achieve required
plant life needs. For zones selected to use set Zone Run Times
rather than SMART run times, select STD setting Sprinkler Type.
Program features and operations are supported with STD zones,
including Run/Soak, and STD zones may run within SMART
programs or separately.
4.2.2 Plant Type for Zones
This position is used to specify the
type of plant material to be watered by
each zone as an important component
of determining the watering needs
for each zone. Use the UP and DOWN
buttons to select plant type or percent
for each zone. Press NEXT and BACK
buttons to access each zone. Plant type selections are: CTurf
(cool turf like bluegrass); WTurf
(warm turf like St. Augustine);
Shrubs; Annuals (floral beds); Trees;
and Native plants. The SmartLine®
controller formula uses cool turf
mowed at 4 to 6 inches tall as the
base watering number (100%) or
crop factor. The cool turf default is
80% considering average mowing
heights of 2 to 3 inches, which result
in less transpiration and lower water
requirements. If you prefer more specific input, you can scroll
past the plant types and use % designations of 10 to 300%. For
example, a Native plant zone might be assigned 30% rather the
default of 25%. As a rule in SMART mode, the higher the plant
type percentage entered, the longer the zone run time will be to
achieve required plant life needs.
For maximum water savings, it is recommended that your
sprinkler system be zoned with a separate valve for each type
of plant material. If you have mixed types of plants in a single
zone, you will need to select which type of plant to use in the
determination of water requirements.
4.2.3 Soil Type for Zones
Soil settings for soil type and degree of slope are used to
enable your SmartLine® controller to automatically calculate
the maximum length of a zone run
time before pausing watering for a
calculated period to allow the water
to soak into the soil. These Run/Soak
(also called Cycle/Soak) periods based
on industry BASIC formulas reduce
wasteful runo caused by watering
more than the soil can absorb. The
Run/Soak feature included in
Advanced Menu can be manually
entered for use with the BASIC
mode. However, in the SMART
mode, the SmartLine® controller
will automatically calculate Run/
Soak times with soil inputs made
at the soil type position on the
dial. Run/Soak settings made in
Advanced Menu are not active
when controller is in SMART
SMART
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MORE / LESS
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MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
RUN
SYSTEM OF
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CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
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SEA
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PLANT TYPE DEFAULT %
CTURF 80%
WTURF 60%
SHRUBS 60%
ANNUALS 100%
TREES 80%
NATIVE 25%
SLOPE/GRADE DEGREE OF
SLOPE
SLIGHT 1-5
MILD 6-10
MODERATE 11-15
STEEP 16-20
EXTREME 21-25
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MANUAL TEST
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CURRENT TIME / DATE
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mode. Smart calculated run/
soak schedules can be viewed
by selecting Advanced Menu,
Review and Run/Soak.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons
to select Clay, Loam or Sandy
soil type for each zone. After you have selected a soil type for
a zone, push NEXT button to advance to the next zone. Slope
for each zone can also be set in the Soil Type menu. From the
Soil Type menu, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select Slope.
Using the NEXT button select the degrees of slope (elevation
change) for each zone. Set each zone for 0 to 25 degrees of
slope based on the chart provided.
Use NEXT button to move between zones.
4.2.4 More/Less (optional)
When your SmartLine® controller is set
in SMART mode, the Seasonal % Adjust
in the BASIC mode is inactivated since
the automatic adjustments are made
daily rather than monthly. You can use
MORE/LESS to fine tune the run time
calculation by zone in the SmartLine®
controller by –50 to +25%.
Use UP and DOWN
buttons to select %
adjustment. Use NEXT
and BACK buttons to
move between zones.
This feature can be
useful to reduce run time
adjustments for shady
and partially shaded zones. The table provided may be used for
general shade guidelines. Other factors may result in needing
to use MORE/LESS for fine tune adjustments including sprinkler
eciency, zone eciency, and wind. Sprinkler eciency varies
between types of sprinklers and the manufacturer’s design. Zone
eciency varies based on the design layout of sprinklers in a
zone, sometimes overlapping or sometimes not. High winds can
serve to dry out plant and soil to increase the need for water.
For optimum results considering the many unique variables in
each zone, users should periodically monitor plant life health and
water usage, especially after initial controller setup, so proper
adjustments can be made.
THIS COMPLETES PROGRAMMING FOR SMART WATERING.
RETURN THE DIAL TO THE RUN POSITION.
4.2.5 Activating the SLW Series On-Site Weather Sensor
SLW5 wireless and SLW1 wired weather
stations both communicate with the
controller via an SLHUB transceiver.
Install the SLHUB by inserting the pins
of the HUB into the connector located
at the top right of the controller cabinet.
On the SLW Weather Sensor, press and
hold down the Rain Sense test tab in the
center of the rain sensor for 15 seconds.
SMART
BASIC
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
RUN
SYSTEM OF
F
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DA
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OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEA
SONAL % ADJUST
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SHADE LEVEL MORE/LESS %
TOTAL SHADE -50%
FILTERED SHADE -20%
MORNING SHADE -10%
AFTERNOON SHADE -30%
3/4
1/4
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Rain Sense spindle
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Note: Run/Soak period can reduce the need to
set multiple start times for 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 are applied to
each start time.
Note: Factory
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On the SmartLine® controller, verify that the antenna icon
appears on the bottom line of the LED display. (Note: The icon
will flash for 1 minute at the time of a communication. The icon
will be static between communication events.) The antenna
indicates communication has been established. The SLW
Weather Sensor provides rain and freeze pause functions to
prevent watering during periods of rain and freezing weather.
The rain override will pause watering after a minimum of 1/8th
inch of rainfall is received (the factory setting of 1/8th inch can
be changed incrementally up to 3/4 inch by sliding the rain
sensor into the desired position). The SLW Weather Sensor will
also pause watering when the outside temperature drops to
37 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 degrees Celsius). The Sensor LED
will display RED during these rain or freeze periods. Controller
operation will resume when the temperature is again above 37
degrees F (1.5 degrees Celsius). However, after a rain event, the
SmartLine® controller will block watering for the amount of time
set in SLW DLY.
4.2.6 MODE Button
Press the MODE
button on the control
panel to place the SmartLine® controller in the SMART mode. A
GREEN LED on the SMART position will confirm that you have
communicated with the SLW Weather Sensor. If there is no SLW
Weather Sensor installed or ZIP Code or Latitude or time/date
setting and at least one zone with a sprinkler type set, pressing
the MODE button will flash the SMART LED to RED and then
return to the BASIC mode. When this occurs, you can press the
MODE button to see a scrolling message indicating the reason
SMART mode is not available.
SMART
BASIC
WATERING
MODE
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5.0 Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu provides
additional information and allows
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
SMART
BASIC
MORE / LESS
SOIL TYPE
PLANT TYPE
SPRINKLER TYPE
ZIP CODE /LATITUDE
MANUAL ZONE
MANUAL TEST
RUN
SYSTEM OF
F
CURRENT TIME / DATE
PROGRAM START TIMES
ZONE RUN TIMES
DA
YS TO WATER
OMIT TIMES / DAYS
SEA
SONAL % ADJUST
S
MART
BASI
C
MO
RE
/
L
E
SS
S
O
IL TYPE
PLANT TYPE
S
PRINKLER TYPE
Z
IP
COD
E/
LATIT
U
DE
M
ANUAL ZONE
M
AN
U
AL TE
S
T
RUN
S
YSTEM OF
F
CURRENT TIME
/
DAT
E
P
R
OG
RAM START TIME
S
ZO
NE RUN TIME
S
DA
YS T
O
WATER
OMIT TIMES
/
DAYS
S
EAS
O
NAL % ADJUS
T
ADVANCED
MENU
[UNITS]
[DEFAULT]
[GROW IN]
[ABOUT]
[MODBUS]
[CLR ALL]
[CLR PGM]
[CON PGM]
[NC/NO MV]
[MV/ZONE]
[MV:ZN DLY]
[MV 2ZONE]
[NUM STRT]
[DS TIME]
[RUN/SOAK]
[SENSOR]
[MIN DEF]
[FLOW]
[SLW]
[RAIN DLY]
[SKIP CUR]
[FAULTS]
[REVIEW]
[3 STARTS]
[METRIC]
[STANDARD]
[ZN:ZN DELAY]
[ON DELAY]
[OFF DELAY]
[SHORT ADD]
[RETRIEVE]
[STORE]
[DEUTSCHE]
[PORTUGUE]
[ITALIANO]
[ESPANOL]
[ENGLISH][SLHUB BLD]
[SLAC VER]
[SLAC BLD]
[SLHUBVER]
[EEPROM]
[SLAC B VER]
[SLAC B BLD]
[TYPE]
[VERS]
[MODEL]
[VERSION]
[BUILD]
[SER NUM]
[HW VERSION]
[NUM ZONES]
[TOT FLOW]
[SETTINGS]
[CLR FLOW]
[LOW PK]
[HIGH PK][FREEZE]
[DELAY]
[RAIN]
[RUN]
[SOAK]
[ON/OFF]
[DS SET UP]
[CLR TOTL]
[TOTL RUN]
[RUNTIME]
[CLR DEF]
[TEMP DATA]
[RUN/SOAK]
[NEXT RUN]
[SLW]
[DEFICIT]
[BATTERY]
[LAST COM]
[24V PWR]
[LOCATOR]
[OUTPUTS]
[BATTERY]
[ADVANCED FUNCTIONS]
UP
DOWN
NEXT
BACK
[LANGUAGE]
[OPEN FLT]
[TESTS]
[LEAK DET]
[FLOW PPG]
[LINEFILL]
[SHUTDOWN]
[SENSOR]
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5.1 TESTS
Your SmartLine® controller can assist you with several diagnostic
functions by pressing NEXT when TESTS appears.
5.1.1 OUTPUTS
Use the UP to select OUTPUTS function.
Then use NEXT and BACK buttons to
scroll through MV and Zone Valves to
view AC Amp reading for each valve.
Scroll BACK to OUTPUTS display to
move to next diagnostic function.
Typical range is .15 to .35 Amps per valve
with a valve connected. An OPEN or SHORT message indicates a
problem with a zone. Note: If you have more than one valve on a
zone, the SmartLine® controller will measure total current for the
combined valves.
5.1.2 BATTERY
Use the UP button to select BATTERY (applies to SL1600,
SL4800 & SL9600TW only), Push the Next button once to read
battery voltage status. A minimum of 7.5V is required to operate
the screen. SmartLine® 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.
5.1.3 24V PWR
Use the UP button to select 24V PWR. Push Next button once to
read output voltage for the transformer. Normal reading is 24 to
30 volts AC.
5.1.4 LOCATOR
This feature will create a “chatter” for a selected valve as a con-
venient method of locating buried valves. Use NEXT button to
scroll to the valve you want to “chatter.”
5.2 FAULTS
This feature is used to identify problems that may require
attention or repair to insure 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 search for
additional faults. Use the NEXT button to view the type of fault.
If more than one fault exists, you can use the UP and DOWN
buttons to search for additional faults. Use the NEXT button on
the fault description currently displayed and the screen will read
CLEAR, press the NEXT button to CLEAR the fault and the fault
icon on the display will disappear. However, 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 each time that zone is operated. If additional faults
are present repeat the procedure to remove them from the panel.
Once the faults have been cleared the screen will read, no faults
present. However, 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 each time
that zone is operated.
5.0 Advanced Menu
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
SmartLine® controller will automatically sequence "chatter"
to each valve including the master valve(s).
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