Weathermatic SmartLine User manual

 SmartLine Controller Owner’s Manual (vG5)
 Controller Program Template
 Controller Basic Watering Schedule Template
 Controller Smart Watering Schedule Template
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):
SmartLine Owner’s Manual

Time of Day: 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, this is used for viewing the RFS5 and SLW5 when testing the battery levels from
the ADVANCED MENU of the control panel.
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
ashing 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 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 exibility of your irrigation
schedule.Programs A, B, C, and D can be programmed
tooperateconcurrently. The display will alternately show all active running
programs when in use. Sprinkler zones should be assigned to Programs A, B
and C as Program D is intended for micro irrigation with low ow 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 decits willdecrement to 0 at the rate of 1″ per hour. The sensor LED willdisplay GREEN again
when the sensor/s are no longer pausingyour system operation.
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activity for 60 minutes.
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.
Note: The RAIN/FREEZE SENSINGbutton can be usedto bypass rain andfreeze sensors.
1.2 Quick-View

With the dial in the RUN or OFF position and FLOW is enabled through SmartLink Network, press the down
button once to reveal REAL-TIME FLOW. It will display the current ow rate from active running zone valve(s)
or mainline activities such as Quick Coupler Valves or Hose Bibs through the LEAK DETECT function.
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.
2.1 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 ashing
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ashing 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 30 sec of inactivity or dialposition changed to RUN or OFF.
2.2 Current Time/Date
Use UP and DOWN buttons to changethe ashing 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ashing menu.
Use NEXT button to ash 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.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 ashing 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 ow (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 DAYS, EVEN, ODD and
INTERVAL watering schedules. 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
ashing 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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.
To select EVEN or ODD watering days, simply press the UP or the DOWN button when viewing the panel
option DAYS TO WATER. If ODD is ashing 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 specic 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 ashing. 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 specic 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 Monthly % Adjust (Optional)
The Monthly % 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 Monthly % Adjust. When
you use the Monthly % Adjust, you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.
Note : When the SmartLine®controller is in SMART mode thisfeature is voided. SMART mode
willchange zone watering times daily.
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
specied 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.
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 rst 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 nd your latitude,
see WorldLatitudes in the Reference section.
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 ashing number. Then push NEXT to ash 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.
Find your Latitude/Longitude
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 specicprecipitation rate. If
youdo not know the specic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 specic
precipitation rate expected for the zone,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 (oral 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 specic 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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.
Note : Factorydefault settingsare clay soiland zero slope.
4.2.4 More/Less (optional)
Note : Run/Soak period can reduce the need toset
multiple start times for 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.
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 ne 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 ne 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.
4.2.6 WATERI G MODE Button
Press the WATERINGMODE button onthe
control panel toplace the
SmartLine®controller in the SMART mode. A GREEN LED on the
SMARTposition will conrm 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 WATERING MODE buttonwill ash 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.
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 below for the location of features within
the menus.

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.
5.1.3 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convenient method of locating buried valves. Use
NEXT button toscroll to the valve you want to “chatter.”
Note : In order for the locator feature to work, youwill need to turn o the system water pressure
atthe manual cut-o valve or water meter. Pressuremust be o while attempting to “chatter” a
valve. The SmartLine® controller will automatically sequence "chatter"to each valve including the
master valve(s).
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 ashing
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 ashingFAULT icon on the display each time that zone is operated.
Faults
5.3 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.
5.4 LANGUAGE
English, Espanol (Spanish), Italiano (Italian), Portuguese, or Francais (French) may be selected.
5.5 UNITS
This setting allows for you to choose either STANDARD (United States customary units) or METRIC. Press the
BACK button when the display reads your desired selection.
FAULT: ZONE XX INSUFFICIENT WATERING OPPORTUNITY 
FAULT: REMOTE BATTERY FAILURE 
FAULT: NO RECENT CONTACT WITH WEATHER SENSOR 
FAULT: ZONE XX OPEN, MV1 OPEN, MV2 OPEN 
FAULT: ZONE XX SHORT, MV1 SHORT, MV2 SHORT 

Step 1 : Set up your long-term SMART or BASIC 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 conrm 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 UP and DOWN 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 long-term program stored in Step 2. Return dial to Run.
5.8 ABOUT
Provides information on software version in the SmartLine® controller.
5.8.1 MODEL Displays the model name of the controller.
5.8.2 VERSION Displays current version of the controller’s software.
5.8.3 BUILD Displays current build version of the controller.
5.8.4 SER NUM Displays the controller’s serial number.
5.8.5 HW
VERSION Displays the hardware version of the controller.
5.8.6 NUM
ZONES Displays the maximum number of zones that can be created.
5.8.7 EEPROM Displays the amount of EEPROM available in bytes.
5.8.8 SLHUB VER Displays the version of the RFS weather sensor. NI is show if this is not
installed.
5.8.9 SLHUB
BLD
Displays the build version of the RFS weather sensor. NI is show if this is not
installed.
5.8.10 SLAC B
VER Displays the version of the aircard. NI is show if this is not installed.
5.8.11 SLAC B
BLD Displays the build version of the aircard. NI is show if this is not installed.
5.8.12 Z96 TYPE Displays the decoder manager type if SmartWire equipped.
5.8.13 Z96 VERS The display reads Z96 VERS here.
5.9 MODBUS

5.9.1
SHORT ADD
This displays a static address along with a user programmable address to integrate
with third party software.
5.10 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 nished to conrm that all programs
have been cleared.
5.11 CLR PGM
This feature allows the user to clear all programmed values specic 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.
5.12 CON PGM
Programs will prioritize in the order of Programs Start Times, unless they are all set to start at the same
time. In this example the priority would be pgm D, and then A, B and C. Program D is set to the highest
priority
5.13 NC/NO MV
Enter this menu to select between normally open or normally closed master valves for MV1 and MV2. Check
with your valve manufacturer on the Model that has been installed to ensure the correct selection has been
made. Maybe we should dene the MV Types as; Normally Closed Master Valve requires the controller to
send a 24VAC signal to activate the solenoid and open the valve to deliver water downstream to the zone
valves. A Normally Open Master Valve will remain open at all times on the system without requiring a 24VAC
signal to allow access to water in the mainline for Quick Coupler Valves or Hose Bibs connected throughout
the system.
5.14 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 ow (dead heading), make sure all unused zones are set
to OFF.
5.15 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 rst 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 UP and DOWN 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.
5.16 MV2 ZONE
A second master valve circuit can be enabled in this menu by designating a zone valve to be MV2
5.17 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 ow or have slow well recovery. Use UP and DOWN
buttons to change value. Adjustable in one-minute increments from 0 (the SmartLine® controller default
setting) to 30 minutes; adjustable in 10 minute increments from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
5.18 NUM START
This SmartLine® 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.
5.19 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
(rst, 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.
5.19.1
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
5.19.2
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 rst Sunday in November. If
you would like to adjust these settings, you may do so in this menu.
5.20 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®
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 from OFF to 2 hours in one-minute increments. Repeat these steps for adjusting multiple programs
within the panel.
5.21 SENSOR
Sensor is an ON/OFF toggle to override the SEN terminals rain/freeze functions on selected zones. Factory
default is ON.
5.22 MIN DEF
This feature allows a Minimum Decit to be set. The feature requires that a zone decit be greater than the
MIN DEF setting in order to run during a scheduled program. The setting is global for all zones in SMART.
The range for the global setting is 0.00 to 0.50 inches. The factory default is 0.15 inches.
5.23 FLOW
The Flow menu must be accessed by rst activating a SmartLink Flow Aircard connected to the controller.
5.23.1 HIGH PK Shows the highest ow value for each individual zone, can scroll through each
zone for a 7-day history.
5.23.2 CLR
FLOW Clears All ow data from the controller.
5.23.3
SETTINGS Allows the user to set Flow parameters.
> 5.23.3.1 FLOW
PPG
A settable value that lets the controller know how many pulses to expect per
gallon.
> 5.23.3.2
SENSOR Lets the user select a custom sensor or one of our preset ow sensor types.
> 5.23.3.3
SHUTDOWN
Allows the user to select if the controller should shut down operation per zone
or by system.
> 5.23.3.4
LINEFILL The time it takes for the system to completely ll the line.
> 5.23.3.5
SAMPLE T How often the controller reads ow pulses from the Aircard.

> 5.23.3.6 LEAK
DET
A settable value that determines when the controller will produce a Leak
Detect fault.
> 5.23.3.7 LOW
LMT The lowest ow value the controller can sense without producing a fault.
> 5.23.3.8 HIGH
LMT The highest ow value the controller can sense without producing a fault.
5.23.4 TOT
FLOW
Shows the daily total ow for each zone. Can scroll through each zone for a 7-
day history.
5.23.5 LOW PK Shows the lowest ow value for each individual zone, can scroll through each
zone for a 7-day history.
5.24 SLW
5.24.1
RAIN
The rain selection is on/o toggle to override the SLW sensor feature for selected zones.
Factory default is ON for all zones.
5.24.2
FREEZE
The freeze selection is on/o toggle to override the SLW freeze sensor feature for
selected zones. Factory default is ON for all zones.
5.24.3
DELAY
This feature allows the user to adjust the factory set 48 hour watering delay that will
occur after a rain event shutdown if you are using an SLW Weather Sensor. To eliminate
the delay or to reduce or increase the factory default hours, turn the dial to Advanced
Menu and use an UP and DOWN button to select SLW DLY. Press the NEXT button and
48 hours will show in the display. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to eliminate the delay
or to select a dierent number of hours (0–99 hours). Note: The SLW DLY begins after
the SLW rain sensor has reset following a rain event. Accumulation of new water decits
will not begin until after the SLW DLY has cleared.
5.25 RAIN DLY
The rain delay feature allows user to globally suspend watering operations for all programs for a selected
number of days in either the BASIC or SMART watering modes.
Use UP or DOWN buttons to select 1 to 14 days for watering suspension. The watering blackout will
automatically be cleared from the SmartLine® controller after the assigned days have expired and watering
will resume at the next available start time. SMART watering decits will reset at zero and will not resume
accumulation until the delay has ended.
5.26 SKIP CUR
You can increase the skip circuit threshold here. Some accessories, like pump start relays, In rush currents
exceed the factory setting of 1.0 Amp for SL800 and 1.5A for all other controllers. The maximum setting is
2.5A.
5.27 REVIEW

Turn dial to Advanced Menu. Push NEXT button to access review functions. Use UP/DOWN buttons to select
review functions you wish to view.
5.27.1
TEMP/DATA
TEMP/DATA provides the daily high/low temperature readings in Fahrenheit
(Celsius for 230V applications. Celsius is set using METRIC under UNITS menu) from
the SLW Weather Sensor for the past 5 days. Press NEXT to view daily high and low
readings for the prior day. Continue pressing NEXT to view up to 7 days of
temperature history.
5.27.2 SLW
> 5.27.2.1
LASTCOM
This feature records time elapsed since last successful communication between the
weather station and control panel.
> 5.27.2.2
BATTERY Check the battery status in your wireless weather station here.
5.27.3 NEXT
RUN
NEXT RUN is the total amount of run time SMART has calculated for each zone
based on ET decits and SMART system audit information entered on the SMART
side of the dial. NEXT RUN is calculated and revised each night at midnight 365
days per year. The cumulative run time will carry forward until the next scheduled
watering cycle. NEXT RUN times will return to zero after each watering cycle. To
review NEXT RUN, turn the dial to Advanced Menu. Use the UP arrow button to
access Review and then use the NEXT and BACK buttons to scroll through the
zones.
5.27.4
RUN/SOAK
This feature allows the user to review expected Run/Soak schedules that will occur
when the controller is in the SMART mode. Turn the dial to Advanced Menu. Use
the UP button to go to REVIEW and press the NEXT button. Use the UP button to
advance to RUN/SOAK. Press the NEXT button and zone 01 will show in the display.
Press NEXT again and RUN with a time will show. This is the maximum RUN time
the controller can do in SMART before going to SOAK. Press NEXT again and SOAK
will show in the display with a time. This is the minimum time the zone must soak
before it is ready to run again. SMART Run/Soak times can be changed by adjusting
the soil and slope settings at SOIL TYPE on the programming dial. The times are
also aected by adjusting the SPRINKLER TYPE setting on the dial for precipitation
rate.
5.27.5
DEFICIT
Decit is the amount of water (displayed in inches) that needs to be replaced for
your plant material due to water loss through evapotranspiration – evaporation
from soil and transpiration from plants. Your SmartLine® controller will calculate
the water decit each day at midnight based on data communicated to it by the
SLW series Weather Sensor. The water decit will continue to accumulate until the
next scheduled watering cycle and will return to a zero reading when watering is
nished. The SmartLine® controller uses an internationally recognized formula
called the Hargreaves formula for calculating evapotranspiration.
During a rain event, decits will decrease to zero. SmartLine® will not begin