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Toro ECXTRA Installation And Operation Manual

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v Installation Procedures
Indoor Timer Installation............................ 2
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Connecting.the.Valves................................ 2
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Connecting.a.Pump.Start.Relay. . ................ 3
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Outdoor Timer Installation......................... 4
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Preparing.the.Timer.Cabinet. . ..................... 4
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Installing.the.Cabinet.................................. 4
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Connecting.the.Valves................................ 5
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Connecting.a.Pump.Start.Relay. . ................ 6
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Connecting.the.Power.Source.................... 6
and Use........................................................ 8
To Set or Change Time/Date:. . ................... 9
Installation and Operation
. Calendar.Day.Schedule. . .................................9
. Interval.Schedule. . .........................................10
. Odd.or.Even.Date.Schedule. . ........................10
. Day.Exclusion. . ..............................................10
. Turn.Program.Off. . .........................................11
To Change Program Start Times:.................11
To Change Zone Run Times:.. . ......................12
To Turn the Timer Off. . ...................................12
Manual Operations.........................................13
. Operating.Programs.Manually. . .....................13
. Manual.Program.Controls. . ............................13
. Operating.Zones.Manually............................14
Rain Delay Feature.........................................14
Season Adjust Feature..................................15
Electromagnetic Compatibility. . ....................15
The Toro Promise...........................................16
Zone Description/Location............................16

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connecting.the.Valves........ 5 Connecting.a.Pump.Start.Relay....6 Manual Operations.........13 . Operating.Programs.Manually.......13 Connecting.the.Power.Source....6 . Manual.Program.Controls......13 Connecting a Rain Sensor (optional)..7 . Operating.Zones.Manually......14 ECXTRA Scheduling Advisor Installation Rain Delay Feature.........14 and Use............8 Season Adjust Feature........15 v Basic Timer Operations Electromagnetic Compatibility......15 To Set or Change Time/Date:..... 9 The Toro Promise...........16...

  • Page 2: Indoor Timer Installation

    Indoor Timer Installation Connecting the Valves 1.. Route.the.valve.control.wires.between.the.valves. IMPORTANT: The ECXTRA Indoor model is and.the.timer. not weather resistant and must be installed in a sheltered area. Note:.The.snap-in.wire.connectors.accept.14. 1.. Select.a.location.for.the.timer.within.4′.(1.2m).. to.18.gauge.wire..Using.18-gauge,.multi-strand,. of.an.electrical.outlet..Make.sure.the.outlet.is.. direct-burial.irrigation.cable.is.recommended.. not.controlled.by.a.light.switch. Choose.a.cable.that.has.at.least.one.more. wire.conductor.than.the.number.of.valves.to.be. 2.. Remove.the.mounting.bracket.from.the.back.of. connected. the.timer.housing.by.pulling.the.lower.edge.of.the. bracket.away.and.down.from.the.timer.housing. 2.. Attach.the.white.color-coded.wire.to.either.one.of. the.wires.from.each.valve.solenoid..This.is.called. 3.. Place.the.mounting.bracket.against.the.wall,. the.valve common wire. aligning.the.top.edge.at.about.eye.level..Secure. the.bracket.using.the.two.stainless.steel.screws. 3.. Attach.an.individual.color-coded.wire.to.the. provided,.or.use.appropriate.screw.anchors.if. remaining.wire.from.each.valve.solenoid..Make.a. installing.on.drywall.or.masonry. note.of.the.wire.color.used.for.each.valve.and.the. watering.zone.it.controls..You.will.need.to.have. Note:.If.optional.valve.wiring.conduit.is.preferred,. this.information.when.connecting.the.valve.wires. insert.3/4″.(19mm).PVC.conduit.into.the.sleeve.

  • Page 3: Connecting.a.pump.start.relay

    4.. Route.the.wire.cable.into.the.timer.through.the. CAUTION: To prevent pump damage due to large.opening.in.the.base.of.the.housing.or. back pressure, remove all unused zone modules. through.PVC.conduit.(if.installed)..Strip.insulation. Connect a jumper wire from an unused zone back.3/8″.(10mm).from.all.cable.wires. terminal to a terminal with a valve connected. Note:.The.zone.modules.have.quick-release.wire. terminals..To.attach.wires,.simply.raise.the.lever,. Connecting the Plug-in Transformer insert.the.stripped.wire,.and.press.the.lever.down. to.secure. CAUTION:.Do not plug the transformer into an 5.. Secure.the.valve.common.wire.to.the.terminal. electrical outlet until all of the wiring procedures labeled.COM..Connect.the.individual.zone.valve. have been completed. wires.to.the.appropriate.zone.module.terminals.. 1.. Route.the.cable.from.the.transformer.through.the. Connect.the.master.valve.wire.(if.applicable).to. small.opening.in.the.base.of.the.housing. the.terminal.labeled.PUMP/MV.. 2.. Connect.one.cable.wire.(in.either.order).to.each. Connecting a Pump Start Relay terminal.labeled.24.VAC. Note:.The.display.will.begin.flashing.12:00. Note:.Connecting.a.master.valve.or.pump.start.relay. Press.any.button.to.halt.flashing.. is.optional.and.may.not.be.required.for.your.sprinkler. system. CAUTION: To prevent timer damage, do not connect the timer directly to the pump starter. A 24 VAC, 0.3A (max) relay must be used. 1.. Route.wire.pair.from.the.24V.relay.into.the.timer.. 2..

  • Page 4: Outdoor Timer Installation

    Note:.Three.lower.mounting.holes.are.provided.. . •.Access.to.the.sprinkler.control.valve.wiring.and. The.center.hole.is.open.and.the.outer.holes. optional.accessory.wiring. partially-through.pilot.holes..If.the.outer.holes.are. to.be.used,.open.the.pilot.holes.using.a.3/16″. 2.. Drive.a.provided.stainless.steel.screw.into.the. (6mm).drill.bit. wall.at.eye.level..Leave.a.1/4″.(6.4mm).gap. between.the.screw.head.and.the.wall.. Three.wiring.(conduit).access.holes.are.provided.in. the.cabinet.base.as.follows: Note:.Use.appropriate.screw.anchors.if.installing. the.timer.on.drywall.or.masonry. . 1. –.1/2″ (13mm).for.input.power.wires. 3.. Hang.the.cabinet.on.the.screw.using.the.keyhole.. . 1. –.3/4″.(19mm).for.sprinkler.valve.wires. slot.on.the.back.panel..Make.sure.the.cabinet. slides.down.securely.on.the.screw. . 1.–.1/2″. (13mm).for.Toro.RainSensor.(optional)... 4.. Install.the.lower.mounting.screw(s).and.tighten. Note:.Leave.access.holes.plugged.if.not.used. securely. Note:.Conduit.and.adapters.are.not.provided.. Install.conduit.as.required.by.electrical.code.

  • Page 5: Connecting.the.valves

    5.. Install.1/2″.(13mm).conduit.for.input.power.wires. CAUTION: To prevent corrosion, connection and.3/4″ (19mm).conduit.for.valve.wires. failure and possible short circuit, use Toro Note:.After.installation,.store.the.Quick.Start. waterproof wire connectors (Model # 53687) guide.on.the.inside.of.the.cabinet.door. or grease caps on all exposed wire splice connections Connecting the Valves 4.. Route.the.wire.cable.into.the.timer.through.the. large.opening.in.the.base.of.the.housing.or. 1.. Route.the.valve.wires.or.wire.cable.from.the. through.PVC.conduit.(if.installed)..Strip.insulation. valves,.into.the.timer.cabinet. back.3/8″.(10mm).from.all.cable.wires. Note:.The.snap-in.wire.connectors.accept.14. to.18.gauge.(1mm ).wire..Using.direct-burial. Note:.The.zone.modules.have.snap-in.wire. terminals..To.attach.wires,.simply.raise.the.lever,. irrigation.cable.is.recommended..Choose.a.cable. insert.the.stripped.wire,.and.press.the.lever.down. that.has.at.least.one.additional.wire.conductor. than.the.number.of.valves.to.be.connected. to.secure. 2.. Attach.the.white.color-coded.wire.to.either.one.of. 5.. Secure.the.valve.common.wire.to.the.terminal. the.wires.from.each.valve.solenoid..This.is.called. labeled.COM..Connect.the.individual.zone.valve. the.valve common wire. wires.to.the.appropriate.zone.module.terminals.. Connect.the.master.valve.wire.(if.applicable).to. 3.. Attach.an.individual.color-coded.wire.to.the.

  • Page 6: Connecting.a.pump.start.relay

    Connecting a Pump Start Relay Connecting the Power Source Note:.Connecting.a.master.valve.or.pump.start.relay. : AC power wiring must be installed WARNING is.optional.and.may.not.be.required.for.your.sprinkler. and connected by qualified personnel only. All system. electrical components and installation procedures CAUTION: To prevent timer damage, do not must comply with all applicable local and national connect the timer directly to the pump starter. electrical codes. Some codes may require a means A 24 VAC, 0.3A (max) relay must be used. of disconnection from the AC power source installed 1.. For.pump.relay.wires,.install.a.1/2″.(13mm). in the fixed wiring and having a contact separation conduit.adapter.and.conduit. of at least 0.120″ in the line and neutral poles. 2.. Connect.a.wire.pair.to.the.pump.relay.terminals. Make sure the power source is OFF prior to and.route.the.cable.through.the.conduit.and.into. the.timer.housing. connecting the timer. 3.. Connect.one.wire.to.the.terminal.labeled.COM.. 1.. Route.120.VAC.power.and.equipment.ground. Connect.the.remaining.wire.to.the.terminal. wires.from.the.power.source,.through.the.conduit. labeled.PUMP/MV. and.into.the.timer.transformer.compartment. Note:.The.input.power.terminal.block.accepts. CAUTION: To prevent pump damage due wire.size.up.to.14.gauge.(2mm to back pressure, remove all unused zone modules. Connect a jumper wire from an unused 2.. Remove.3/8″ (10mm).insulation.from.each.wire.. zone terminal to a zone terminal with a valve 3..

  • Page 7: Connecting A Rain Sensor (Optional)

    4.. Replace.the.transformer.compartment.cover. 3.. Set.the.Sensor.Configuration.Switch.to.NC. (Normally.Closed).or.NO.(Normally.Open). 5.. Apply.power.to.the.timer. operation.as.required.by.the.type.of.sensor. Note:.The.display.will.begin.flashing.12:00. connected.. Press.any.button.to.halt.flashing. Note:.Refer.to.the.instructions.provided.with. the.rain.sensor.to.determine.NC.or.NO.switch. Connecting a Rain Sensor (optional) type.and.for.additional.installation.and.operating. information. A.rain.sensor.is.a.remote.device.that.can.be. 4.. Set.the.Sensor.Control.Switch.as.required:.. connected.directly.to.your.ECXTRA.to.automatically. ENB.(enable).allows.the.rain.sensor.to.interrupt. interrupt.watering.during.rain. watering;.DIS.(disable).bypasses.the.rain.sensor. A.sensor.control.switch.is.provided.to.enable.the. input.. sensor.operation.to.be.turned.On.and.Off.as.needed IMPORTANT: Do not use the ENB switch When.the.rain.sensor.detects.a.specified.amount.of. position with the NC switch position unless rain,.it.automatically.signals.the.ECXTRA.to.suspend. a Normally Closed rain sensor is connected. all.watering.operations..The “No.Watering”. Watering operation will be suspended if this symbol . will.appear.in.the.upper.right.corner.of.the. condition occurs. display.until.the.sensor.automatically.resets.for.dry. conditions..The.symbol.will.then.disappear,.and.

  • Page 8: Ecxtra Scheduling Advisor Installation And Use

    4.. Follow.the.step-by-step.programming.setup. ECXTRA Scheduling Advisor procedures.provided.by.the.Scheduling.Advisor.. Installation and Use Enter.the.required.data.into.all.the.text.fields.as. prompted. Minimum PC System Requirements 5.. To.transfer.the.programming.data.from.the.PC. *Windows .98,.SE,.2000.or.XP.operating.system,. ® to.the.ECXTRA.timer,.plug.the.Time.Pod .into. one.USB.Port,.CD-R.drive,.800.MHz.Intel ® the.computer’s.USB.port.when.instructed. (or.equivalent).processor,.64.MB.RAM,.40.MB. available.hard.disk.space,.1024.X.768,.16-bit.color. 6.. After.successful.data.transfer,.unplug.the.. monitor. Time.Pod.and.carefully.connect.it.to.your. ECXTRA.timer.. 1.. Launch.Windows. 2.. Place.the.provided.ECXTRA.CD.into.the.. Note:.Refer.to.pages.4.and.5.of.the.ECXTRA. User’s.Guide.for.the.location.of.the.Time.Pod. CD-R.drive..Windows.will.automatically.launch. connection.port. the.installation.setup..Follow.the.on-screen. instructions.to.complete.installation. 7.. Verify.that.the.ECXTRA.timer.is.set.to.RUN,.

  • Page 9: Basic Timer Operations

    Basic ECXTRA Timer Operations To Set or Change Time/Date: To Change a Watering Day Schedule: 1.. Turn.the.control.dial.to.the.. Calendar Schedule position. current time 1.. Turn.the.control.dial.to.the 2.. To.adjust.the.flashing.portion.of.the. position. watering days display,.press.the.+/ .or.–/ button. 2.. Set.the. switch.as.necessary.. programs 3.. Press.the. button. next to.select.the.desired.program. 4.. Repeat.steps.2.and.3.to.set.the.following.

  • Page 10: Interval.schedule

    Odd or Even Date Schedule To Change a Watering Day Schedule (continued): 1.. Turn.the.control.dial.to.the. position.. Interval Schedule watering days 2.. Set.the. switch.as.necessary.. programs 1.. Turn.the.control.dial.to.the. to.select.the.desired.program. position.. watering days 3.. Press.the.+/ .or.–/ button.. 2. . Set.the. switch.as.necessary. programs to.select.Odd or Even. to.select.the.desired.program. 4..

  • Page 11: Turn.program.off

    3.. Press.the. .button.as.needed.to. next To Change Program Start Times: display.d E..The.currently.eligible.days.of. 1.. Turn.the.control.dial.to.the. the.week.will.be.displayed.and.. start time position.. .(Sunday).will.begin.flashing. 2.. Set.the. switch.as.needed.. 4.. To.exclude.Sunday from.the.watering. programs to.select.the.desired.program. schedule,.press.the.–/ .button..To.keep. Sunday.and.skip.to.the.next.day,.press.the. 3.. Press.the.+/ .or.–/ button.to.select. .button;. .(Monday).will.now.begin. the.desired.program.start.time.number. flashing..Continue.to.exclude.or.skip.each. 4.. Press.the. button. next day.of.the.week.as.needed..

  • Page 12: To Change Zone Run Times

    8.. Press.the. button. The.next.program. Note:.To.remove.a.zone.run.time,.select.OFF. next by.pressing.the.+/ .and.–/ buttons.at the start.time.number.will.begin.flashing. 9.. To.review.or.change.another.start.time,. same time. Press.the. button. return.to.step.3. next eturn.the.control.dial.to. To.review.or.change.a.run.time.for.another. . . zone,.repeat.steps.5 and.6 . To Change Zone Run Times: eturn.the.control.dial.to. Turn.the.control.dial.to.the. position.. To Turn the Timer Off: set zone times 2..

  • Page 13: Manual Operations

    Manual Program Controls Manual Operations Note: During.automatic.program.operation,. Operating Programs Manually the.following.manual.controls.are.available: Note: Watering.programs.(A,.B.and.C). wPause Watering can.be.operated.individually.or.set.to.run. Press.the.+/ .and.–/ buttons.at the consecutively.in.alphabetical.order.. same time.. 1.. Ensure.the.control.dial.is.in.the. wResume Watering (when paused) position. Press.the. button. next 2.. Position.the. .switch.to.select.a. programs program.you.wish.to.start. wCancel Watering 3.. Press.the. button.two times.. Press.the.+/ .and.–/ buttons.at the manual start same time - two times.

  • Page 14: Operating.zones.manually

    Operating Zones Manually Rain Delay Feature 1.. Return.the.control.dial.to. This.feature.enables.all.watering.operations. 2.. Position.the. .switch.as.needed. to.be.delayed.from.1.to.7.days. programs to.select.the.program.with.the.assigned. 1.. Turn.the.control.dial.to.the . rain delay zone(s). position.. 3.. Press.the. button.. 2.. To.set.the.number.of.Rain.Delay.days,. manual start press.the.+/ .or.–/ button. 4.. The.first.zone.assigned.to.the.program.will. begin.flashing..To.select.this.zone,.press. 3.. Turn.the.control.dial.to.the . the.+/ button..To.skip.this.zone,.press. Note:.To.cancel.Rain.Delay.operation,.

  • Page 15: Season Adjust Feature

    Season Adjust Feature Electromagnetic Compatibility This.equipment.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the. Note:.Prior.to.using.the.Season.Adjust.feature. limits.for.a.Class.B.digital.device,.pursuant.to.Part.15.of.the. for.the.first.time,.refer.to.the.ECXTRA.User’s. FCC.Rules..These.limits.are.designed.to.provide.reasonable. protection.against.harmful.interference.in.a.residential.instal- Guide.for.additional.important.operating. lation..This.equipment.generates,.uses.and.can.radiate.radio. information.. frequency.energy.and,.if.not.installed.and.used.in.accordance. with.the.instructions,.may.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio. 1.. Turn.the.control.dial.to.the . communications..However,.there.is.no.guarantee.that.interfer- season adjust ence.will.not.occur.in.a.particular.installation..If.this.equipment. position. does.harmful.interference.to.radio.or.television.reception,. which.can.be.determined.by.turning.the.equipment.off.and.on,. 2.. Set.the. switch.to.select.the. programs the.user.is.encouraged.to.try.to.correct.the.interference.by.one. desired.program. or.more.of.the.following.measures: 1.. Reorient.or.relocate.the.receiving.antenna. 3.. Press.the.+/ .or.–/ until.the.desired. 2.. Increase.the.separation.between.the.equipment.and.

  • Page 16: The Toro Promise

    Zone Description / Location The Toro Promise - Limited One-year Warranty The.Toro.Company.and.its.affiliate,.Toro.Warranty.Company,.pursuant.to. an.agreement.between.them,.jointly.warrants,.to.the.owner.against.defects. in.material.and.workmanship.for.a.period.of.one.year.from.the.date.of. purchase.. Neither.The.Toro.Company.nor.Toro.Warranty.Company.is.liable.for.failure. of.products.not.manufactured.by.them.even.though.such.products.may.be. sold.or.used.in.conjunction.with.Toro.products. During.such.warranty.period,.we.will.repair.or.replace,.at.our.option,.any.part. found.to.be.defective...Return.the.defective.part.to.the.place.of.purchase. Our.liability.is.limited.solely.to.the.replacement.or.repair.of.defective.parts.. There.are.no.other.express.warranties. This.warranty.does.not.apply.where.equipment.is.used,.or.installation.is. performed,.in.any.manner.contrary.to.Toro’s.specifications.and.instructions,. nor.where.equipment.is.altered.or.modified. NEITHER.THE.TORO.COMPANY.NOR.TORO.WARRANTY.COMPANY. IS.LIABLE.FOR.INDIRECT,.INCIDENTAL.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAM- AGES.IN.CONNECTION.WITH.THE.USE.OF.EQUIPMENT,.INCLUDING. BUT.NOT.LIMITED.TO:.VEGETATION.LOSS,.THE.COST.OF.SUBSTI- TUTE.EQUIPMENT.OR.SERVICES.REQUIRED.DURING.PERIODS..OF. MALFUNCTION.OR.RESULTING.NON-USE,.PROPERTY.DAMAGE.OR. PERSONAL.INjURY.RESULTING.FROM.INSTALLER’S.NEGLIGENCE. Some.states.do.not.allow.the.exclusion.or.limitation.of.incidental.or.conse- quential.damages,.so.the.above.limitation.or.exclusion.may.not.apply.to.you. ALL.IMPLIED.WARRANTIES,.INCLUDING.THOSE.OF.MERCHANTABIL- ITY.AND.FITNESS.FOR.USE,.ARE.LIMITED.TO.THE.DURATION.OF. THIS.EXPRESS.WARRANTY. Some.states.do.not.allow.limitations.of.how.long.an.implied.warranty.lasts,. so.the.above.limitation.may.not.apply.to.you. This.warranty.gives.you.specific.legal.rights.and.you.may.have.other.rights.

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