Weathermatic SmartLink SmartLine User manual

 SmartLine Controller Owner’s Manual
 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):
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
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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