Rain Sensor; Pump Start & Master Valve; Term Definition - Orbit B-hyve User Manual
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To water a specific zone
1. Turn the dial until the selection box is on MANUAL.
2. Press the dial. You will now see ALL show in the display.
3. Turn the dial past the A, B, C programs until STATION
1. Press the dial. You will see 0 and MINS appear in the
display.
4. Turn the dial until the station you want to run appears in the
display.
5. Press the dial. The 0 will flash once.
6. Turn the dial until the number of minutes you want to run
the station appears.
7. Press the dial to begin watering the specified program.
Example: To manually water on zone 3 for five minutes, turn
the dial to [MANUAL] then press the dial. Turn the dial until
you see station 6 or 12, press the dial and turn it until you see
station 3, then press the dial again. Turn the dial until five
minutes shows in the display then press the dial.
Note: While your programmed manual station is running,
you can program more than one specific zone using this
process. Repeat the steps for zone selection and duration to
water additional zones.
To stop manual watering press CLEAR.
Rain Sensor
Connect the rain sensor wires to the wiring
terminal ports labeled "Sensor".
Note: Refer to your rain sensor manual
for specific wiring instructions.
Rain Sensor Bypass
This sprinkler timer is equipped with a sensor override
"on/off". This is for use during maintenance and repairs,
so the sprinkler timer can be operated even if the rain
sensor is in active mode. To override the sensor, press
and hold the Rain Delay button for 5 seconds.
The display will show SENS and OFF or SENS and ON.
Important: If the rain sensor is "on" and no sensor
is connected, the sprinkler timer will not operate.
To resume sprinkler timer operation press and hold
the Rain Delay button for 5 seconds or reconnect
the jumper wire to the sensor terminals.
Pump Start & Master Valve
This sprinkler timer allows a master valve or pump
start relay to operate whenever a station is on.
Note: If you are activating a pump from this timer, you
must purchase a Pump Start Relay. From the pump start
relay (or master valve); connect one wire to the "Pump"
terminal and the other wire to the "Common" terminal.
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Term Definition
START TIME
The time the program begins watering
the first programmed station.
VALVE
Supplies water to a specific station or area. The opening
and closing of the valve is accomplished through
electrical current supplied by the sprinkler timer.
MASTER VALVE
Typically located at the main water source. Turns on and
off water for the entire irrigation system when not in use.
MULTIPLE START TIMES
A controller feature that allows a program to be
operated multiple times on the same watering day.
OVERLAPPING PROGRAMS
When a "Start Time" is set for a program before
the previous program has completed.
PROGRAM (A, B, OR C)
Individual programs as set by the user. Each program
operates independently. If one program overlaps the
other the programs will be "stacked." After the first
program finishes the next program will begin.
RAIN DELAY
A feature that postpones the running of a scheduled
watering program for a specific duration.
SOLENOID
The electrical part on an irrigation valve
that opens and closes the valve.
SPRINKLER TIMER
A device which instructs the station valves to operate.
STATION
A grouping of sprinklers operated by a single
valve which is controlled by the timer.
WATERING BUDGETING
Adjusts your overall watering program as a
percentage of total watering duration.
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How to delete a zone in program A for example bc that zone has its seperate zone.
can i control my sprinkler system from the app while i'm on vacation in another state?
Yes, you can control your Orbit B-hyve sprinkler system from the app while on vacation in another state. The system connects to Wi-Fi, allowing remote access through the B-hyve app.
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My Orbit Model # 96046 6 station watering system timer has lost power as if there may be a short circuit through water getting into the wires connecting to the solenoids or similar. Is there a fuse that can be replaced to fix this problem.
my b-hyve is tring to connect to blue tooth not wi fi
Your Orbit B-hyve initially connects to your phone via Bluetooth to assist with the Wi-Fi setup. If it is not switching to Wi-Fi, possible reasons include incorrect Wi-Fi credentials, interference, or the device not entering pairing mode properly. Try resetting the device by turning it off, pressing the reset button, and ensuring it enters pairing mode. If the issue persists, check your Wi-Fi settings and restart both your router and the B-hyve hub.
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Did the app change? I needed to run one zone manually, an extra run for one zone.used to just open the app. Select manual pick the time and then it ran now you select manual and it makes you run a new program very inconvenient thanks
The context does not provide direct information on whether the process for running a zone manually in the Orbit B-hyve app has changed. However, it does mention that the app's interface has been updated and differs from older screenshots and videos, which suggests that some processes may have changed.
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@Mary Hulyk
How to schedule watering on the app?
To schedule watering using the Orbit B-hyve app, follow these steps:
1. Open the app and go to the home screen.
2. If no program is scheduled, click in the area where it states this.
3. Select a program slot (e.g., Slot A) to set your first schedule.
4. Choose between "Basic" or "Advanced" scheduling.
5. Name the schedule (e.g., "Emerald Greens") and click "Next."
6. Set a start time (e.g., 6:00 AM) and click "Next."
7. Choose how often you want to water, with flexibility ranging from hourly to less frequent intervals.
8. Save the schedule.
This allows you to create and manage watering schedules for different zones.
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How do I replace the battery in Model 57946 and also where is the reset button located?
To replace the battery in the Orbit B-hyve Model 57946:
1. Use only a CR2032 coin cell battery.
2. Remove the plastic strip to activate the battery if it's new.
3. To remove the old battery, lift it from the edge. Do not use a screwdriver or metal object.
4. Insert the new battery at an angle and press until it clicks into place.
5. Make sure the "+" side is facing up.
To locate the reset button:
1. Open the front door of the device.
2. Open the swing panel inside.
3. Locate the reset button and press and hold it for 10 seconds to perform a factory reset.
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How can I get the zones to turn on on my b-have XR timer? They are displayed with an “x” and I can’t get them to respond.
To activate the zones on your Orbit B-hyve XR timer that are marked with an "x", press the button, slide the wire into the terminal for that zone, and it will be connected.
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What is smart watering?