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6-, 9- and 12-Station Irrigation System Controller
N N e e w w R R a a i i n n D D e e l l a a y y F F e e a a t t u u r r e e
Postpones automatic
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watering up to 9 days!
(See page 24 for details.)
User's Guide
• Setup
• Installation
• Programming
• Troubleshooting
O Indoor and Outdoor Models RD-600 • RD-900 • RD-1200 O
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Summary of Contents for Irrtitrol Rain Dial RD-600
- Page 1 6-, 9- and 12-Station Irrigation System Controller N N e e w w R R a a i i n n D D e e l l a a y y F F e e a a t t u u r r e e Postpones automatic •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
O Table of Contents Key Features ........2–3 Getting Started . - Page 3 Special Functions and Features ..... 24–29 Rain Delay Feature ....... . . 24 Water Budget Feature .
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Page 4: Key Features
O Key Features Congratulations! You have selected one of the most feature-packed yet simple-to-use sprinkler system controllers available. To acquaint yourself with your new controller, take just a few min- utes to review some key Rain Dial features, then follow the recom- mended procedures for installation, programming and operation. - Page 5 • Live programming – Enables programming changes to be made at any time— even during watering! • Fully automatic, semi-automatic and manual station operations. • Manual Advance – Enables quick manual advance up through the station sequence. Works in all Automatic, Semi-auto and Manual operations.
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Page 6: Getting Started
O Getting Started Battery Installation & Armchair Programming Installing the 9V battery serves two important purposes: first, to enable the Rain Dial to be fully programmed prior to installation, and second, to keep the control module synchronized with current time and date during a main power interruption lasting more than 24 hours. - Page 7 Figure 1 Battery Compartment Cover 9-Volt Alkaline Battery...
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Page 8: Overview: Control Module Interface
Overview: Control Module Interface 1 - Program Switch • Three-position slide switch used to select Program A, B or C for setup, program review and manual operation. 2 - LCD Display • High-contrast LCD panel displays all controller programming and operating information. Plus and Minus Buttons •... - Page 9 Figure 2...
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Page 10: Overview: Internal Controller Components
Overview: Internal Controller Components 1 - Battery Compartment • Snap-in cover provides easy access to 9V alkaline battery. 2 - Control Module Ribbon Cable • Quick disconnect for easy removal of control module from cabinet to facilitate Armchair Programming or service. 3 - Ground Terminal (EARTH GROUND) •... - Page 11 Figure 3 24 VAC EARTH GROUND PUMP...
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Page 12: Installation Procedures
O Installation Procedures Installing the Controller Cabinet Locate the indoor model in a protected area, such as a garage, within 5' (1.5m) of a grounded electrical outlet. Locate the outdoor model avoiding direct exposure to sun and irrigation spray. Do not install the controller within 5' (1.5 m) of any motorized equipment. - Page 13 6. Connect the Valve Common wire to the terminal labeled “VC.” 7. Connect the master valve or pump start relay control wire (if applicable) to the terminal labeled “MV/PUMP.” Note: The controller does not supply power to operate the pump. The pump start relay or master valve must have a nominal coil voltage of 24 VAC at 0.375A.
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Page 14: Connecting The Earth Ground
Connecting the Earth Ground Note: The built-in circuit protection in all Rain Dial controllers requires an earth ground path, such as a copper-clad ground rod or metal water pipe, to help protect the controller from power surges, and is especially important in lightning-prone areas . 1. -
Page 15: Connecting The Power Source
Connecting the Power Source Indoor Models 1. Route the plug-in transformer cable through the small hole provided in the bottom of the cabinet. 2. Tie a knot in the cable to provide a strain relief, and connect the wires to the terminals labeled “24 VAC” (in either order). 3. -
Page 16: Outdoor Models
Connecting the Power Source Outdoor Model WARNING: All electrical components must meet applicable national and local electrical codes including installation by quali- fied personnel. These codes may require a junction box installed on controller’s 1/2" NPT nipple and a means in the fixed wiring of disconnecting AC power having a contact separation of at least 0.120"... -
Page 17: Station Test Run Feature
Figure 7 1/2" (13 mm) Conduit Body Neutral to White Equipment Ground to Green Figure 8 Hot to Black Station Test Run Feature The Station Test Run feature enables all stations to be automatical- ly operated in sequence using a temporary run time from 1 to 10 minutes. -
Page 18: Getting The Most From Your Rain Dial Controller
O Getting the Most from Your Rain Dial Controller • The basic watering cycle – Once a program is given a start time, it causes each station with an assigned run time in the program to operate in sequence, beginning with the lowest numbered station. When all stations have run in sequence, the watering cycle is over. -
Page 19: Why Three Programs
Why three watering programs? – Different plant types requires vary- ing amounts of water. Rain Dial allows you to segregate different plant types and assign watering in three different programs (A, B & C). The following example below shows how this can be accomplished: Sample Watering Plan Program Start Time Valve # Location... -
Page 20: What The Display Indicates
What the Display Indicates Information Displayed When Programming The Display will show the following information with the Function switch in the Set Programs position, in conjunction with the following Dial settings: Valve Run Time - Shows run time in minutes or hours. - Page 21 Pump circuit On/Off during well recovery - Indicates if pump circuit will be On or Off during a well recovery period. Program Stacking/Overlap - If program stacking is selected, 1:on will be displayed. If program overlap is selected, 3:on will be displayed. Information Displayed During Operation With the Function Switch in the RUN position and the dial set to Current Time, the currently operating...
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Page 22: Basic Programming Procedures
O Basic Programming Procedures Setting the Current Time and Day 1. Place the Mode Switch in the Set Programs (center) position. 2. Turn the Dial to the Current Time position. 3. Use the buttons to set the current time (note the cor- rect AM/PM designation). -
Page 23: Setting The Watering Day Schedule
1. Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position. 2. Place the Program switch to select A, B or C. 3. Turn the Dial to the Start Time 1 position. 4. Use the buttons to set the start time. Hold the button down to scroll. -
Page 24: To Set A Skip Days Schedule
To Set a Skip Days Schedule: Note: To set a Skip Days schedule, Odd/Even mode must be OFF. 1. Place the Function switch in the Set Programs position. 2. Place the Program switch to select A, B or C. 3. Turn the Dial to the Skip Days /Special Functions position. 4. -
Page 25: Day Exclusion Feature
8. Press the Manual button one time to select the Day setting. 9. Use the buttons to select the current calendar day. For example, April 4 would be displayed as A:04. 10. Press the Manual button one time to select the Year setting. 11. -
Page 26: Special Functions And Features
O Special Functions and Features Rain Delay Feature The Rain Delay enables the Rain Dial to suspend all automatic watering activity from 1 to 9 days. 1. Place the Function switch in the OFF position. 2. Press the button to set 1 to 9 delay days (OF 1 – OF 9). 3. -
Page 27: Stack/Overlap Control Feature
Stack/Overlap Control Feature The Stack/Overlap Control feature provides the option to restrict operation to one Program or station at a time (stacked) or to enable three Programs or three stations to operate concurrently (overlap). Note: The Stack option prevents another Program or station from starting until the one in operation is finished. -
Page 28: Mv/Pump Per Station Feature
MV/Pump Control per Station Feature This feature enables the MV/Pump circuit to be automatically turned On and Off by specific station as needed, where only certain sta- tions require a booster pump to increase system pressure. The default setting is pump On (P:ON) for all stations. Note: Applies to the station regardless of it’s Program assignment. -
Page 29: Pump Control During Well Recovery Feature
Pump Control During Well Recovery The Pump Circuit Control feature enables the pump or master valve to be automatically turned On or Off in conjunction with the Well Recovery Delay feature. The pump/master valve circuit is energized at the beginning of the watering operation and remains on for the duration of the cycle. -
Page 30: Diagnostic Circuit Breaker Feature
Diagnostic Circuit Breaker Feature The message “FUS” and the malfunctioning station number will be displayed if a short circuit is detected. The station will be bypassed during the watering cycle enabling the remaining stations in the watering cycles to run. The FUS display will alternate with the current time display. -
Page 31: Factory Default Reset Feature
Factory Default Reset Feature The Rain Dial factory default Program settings are as follows: Current Time: 12:00 AM. Current Day: Sunday. Current Date: January 1, 2006. Program A: Weekday watering schedule with all days active. One start time at 7:00 AM. All stations have 10-minute run time. -
Page 32: Manual Operations
O Manual Operations Semi-Automatic Operation Semi-Automatic operation enables a selected Program watering cycle to be started manually. Once running, the manual advance feature enables you to step through the programmed station sequence. 1. Place the Function switch in the Run position. 2. -
Page 33: Manual Station Operation
Manual Station Operation Manual Station operation provides manual control at the individual station level and provides the following four control options: • Station(s) can be operated for a one-time run duration without altering the station’s set run time in an automatic Program. •... -
Page 34: In Case Of A Problem
O In Case of a Problem... If a problem arises with your new Rain Dial controller that cannot be resolved with the following troubleshooting solutions, give us a call and we will be glad to help. Our Customer Support Team is available to answer any question or concern you may have regarding your Rain Dial controller or any Irritrol product. - Page 35 Problem Possible Cause Correction Watering at wrong Reset to current time Current Time of day (correct AM or PM). times. incorrectly set. Blank display Check circuit breaker No power. panel, wiring connec- tions, transformer and 2A fuse. Program won’t display. Place Function switch Wrong Function switch in the Run position.
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Page 36: Replacing The Fuse
O Replacing the Fuse The Rain Dial utilizes a 2.0A Slow-blow fuse to protect the controller on the 24 VAC input power. If the fuse blows, check for the probable cause of the condition and take corrective action before replacing the fuse. WARNING: The 2.0A safety fuse protects the transformer from damage due to a current overload (short circuit) condition. -
Page 37: Remote Control Feature
O Remote Control Feature The Rain Dial controller is remote-ready and is fully compatible with both Irritrol Handheld Remote Control models: the close-range residential model KSR-KIT, and the long-range commercial model CMR-KIT. Both remote models offer the same convenient remote con- trol features. -
Page 38: Specifications
similar, but are not interchangeable. O Specifications Outdoor Models: • Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz, 30 VA (Domestic), 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 30VA (International) 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 30VA (Australia) Indoor Models: • Input: 24 VAC, 60 Hz, 30 VA (domestic) or 24 VAC, 50 Hz, 30 VA (International and Australian) All Models: •... -
Page 39: Fcc Rules
O FCC Rules Domestic: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 40 For Product Inquiries: U.S.A. Australia P.O. Box 489 Irritrol PTY Ltd. Riverside, California 92502 53 Howards Road Tel:(909) 785-3623 Beverley, SA 5009 (800) 634-8873 Tel: (08) 8300 3633 Europa Irritrol Europe s.p.a. Via dell’Artigianato, 1/3-Loc Prato della Corta 00065 Fiano Romano (Roma), Italia Tel: (39) 0765 455201 ©...
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I have the Rain Dial R. If I want to run the semi automatic feature will it go back to regular use once it cycles? I ask because the manual says you have to set the main switch to off momentarily to shut off the semi auto mode but then I saw a video that says you just hit the semi auto button and it will cycle and then shut off automatically, meaning I would not have to set the main switch to the off position.
The Irritrol Rain Dial RD-600 automatically returns to regular use after the semi-automatic feature cycles. There is no mention of needing to set the main switch to off.
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