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  • Page 1 User Manual WARRANTY...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing Holman Home Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home Adding your KRX8 using EZ Mode Adding your KRX8 using AP Mode Field Wiring Setting up your KRX8 in Holman Home Mounting the Unit Checking Connected Zones Controls KRX8 Home Screen...
  • Page 3 Please be sure to read through all the instructions before attempting to use your controller Model no: KRX8 iOS is a trademark of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Controls Do not disassemble this product. There are 1. MAIN DIAL no serviceable parts 2. Indicator LED ring inside. Some internal 3. START button components can run at 4. STOP button elevated temperatures 5. SENSOR SWITCH and touching these could cause burns 4 of 40...

  • Page 5: Key Features

    Overview Key Features L Wi-Fi control with L On-board MANUAL Holman Home via controls: START and ® ® Android STOP, including shut-off with the MAIN DIAL L 8 ZONES can be added L M-205 fuse rated at 1A to the 4 START times for power spike protection L Scheduling options: L Memory backup power...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation 9V Battery 1. Open the controller 4. Connect a 9V battery to housing door the snap, and fit below the terminal block (c) 2. Remove the terminal cover using the two tabs as shown (a) 5. Replace the terminal cover to house the battery 3.

  • Page 7: Power Supply

    Installation Power Supply L Input: 24V AC 50/60Hz This unit runs off a 240V 50Hz single phase outlet, Output: Max 1 amp drawing 30W at 240V AC L To stations: L Internal transformer: 24V AC 50/60Hz. Reduces 240V AC 0.5 amp max to extra low voltage L To master/pump: supply of 24V AC...

  • Page 8: Installing Holman Home

    Installation Installing Holman Home 1. Download Holman Home 4. Read our User Agreement to your mobile device and Privacy Policy via the App Store and tap AGREE if you Google Play wish to proceed 5. Follow the prompts to register a Holman Home account with your email address Ensure your country...

  • Page 9: Adding Your Krx8 To Holman Home

    Installation Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home 1. Before attempting to 3. If your KRX8 appears connect your KRX8 to in the DISCOVERING Holman Home, ensure: DEVICES... section (f), tap ADD (g) • 9V battery connected • KRX8 is close to your router •...
  • Page 10 Installation Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home 4. In the following screen, tap Alternatively, to connect (h) next to your KRX8 without sharing location, tap MANUAL INPUT (j) 5. Enter the Wi-Fi NAME (k) and PASSWORD (l) of your Wi-Fi network...
  • Page 11 Installation Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home It may take a few minutes On first use, the KRX8 for your KRX8 to add to interface will need a Holman Home; please moment to initialise (p) wait for the progress dial (n) to finish 6.
  • Page 12 Installation Adding your KRX8 to Holman Home 7. Once initialisation 8. Your KRX8 will now is complete and the be shown on the KRX8 is connected, HOME screen under the KRX8 screen ALL DEVICES (r) will display; tap to return to the HOME...

  • Page 13: Adding Your Krx8 Using Ez Mode

    Installation Adding your KRX8 using EZ Mode Follow these 2. In the instructions if K-RAIN PRODUCTS your KRX8 does menu, tap KRX8 (t) not appear in the previously mentioned DISCOVERING DEVICES... dialogue 1. In the ADD DEVICE menu, tap K-RAIN PRODUCTS (s) 3.

  • Page 14: Adding Your Krx8 Using Ap Mode

    Installation Adding your KRX8 using EZ Mode 4. Work through the following prompts in Holman Home to complete the EZ MODE connection process Adding your KRX8 using AP Mode 1. Ensure your smartphone mobile data is switched off before trying AP MODE 2.

  • Page 15: Field Wiring

    Installation Field Wiring Disconnect all 240VAC power before commencing any field wiring or solenoid valve connection L Strip approx. 6mm of insulation and place under the loosened screw, tighten gently and check the cable is firmly held 1. Connect one cable from the terminals to each solenoid valve 2.

  • Page 16: Setting Up Your Krx8 In Holman Home

    Installation Setting up your KRX8 in Holman Home 1. Set up the ZONES 2. Set up the STARTS Name each ZONE Enable each START ii. Choose the ii. Choose the START WATERING MODE– TIME and WATERING NORMAL (default) ROSTER or MISTING...
  • Page 17 Installation Setting up your KRX8 in Holman Home 3. Set up the MANUAL 4. Set the MAIN DIAL WATERING run time position–for STARTS for each ZONE to water, ensure it is set to RUN, otherwise This run time is used...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Unit

    Installation Mounting the Unit Position the unit in a place that is convenient for valve wiring and near a power source L Install near a 240V AC outlet L We recommend mounting the unit at eye level 1. Drive a #8 screw into the wall, leaving approx. 4mm exposed.

  • Page 19: Checking Connected Zones

    Installation Checking Connected Zones 1. Open Holman Home, enable START A and select the ZONES to be tested 2. Turn the MAIN DIAL to TEST 3. Press START on the controller • Activated ZONES in any START will run for 2 minutes, sequentially from ZONE 1 to 8 •...

  • Page 20: Controls

    Controls KRX8 Home Screen Within the KRX8 interface, tap KRX8 This page displays info for your KRX8, including WATERING status (b), STARTS status (c), WATERING DELAY settings (d), and DEVICE status (e)–note the icon will turn red when your battery...

  • Page 21: Start Settings

    Controls Start Settings Within the KRX8 interface, tap STARTS in the main footer menu Tap the desired START (g) for the following settings: • ENABLE (h) • Set a START TIME (i) • WATERING ROSTER (j) • Activate a ZONE using the check box •...

  • Page 22: Zone Settings

    Controls Zone Settings Within the KRX8 interface, tap ZONES (m) Tap the desired ZONE for the following settings: • ZONE NAME (o) • WATERING DELAY on or off (p) Also includes MISTING: • WATERING MODE (q) • ON TIME (r) •...

  • Page 23: Manual Watering

    Controls Manual Watering Within the KRX8 interface, tap MANUAL (u) Use the selector (v) to select a START to water Tap START (x) to begin watering as per the pre-set START settings Tap STOP (y) to end the watering session...
  • Page 24 ZONES will run as NORMAL or MISTING watering depending on pre-set ZONE settings It is not possible to choose multiple STARTS for manual watering If your KRX8 is already watering a schedule, you will need to stop this to be able to water manually 24 of 40...

  • Page 25: Device Information

    KRX8 page–this contains the following: WATERING QUEUE (c)–it is possible to have zones in all the queues. Your KRX8 will water in order of the queues shown on screen ii. WATERING HISTORY (d) iii. INTERVAL WATERING ROSTER (e)–if a START...

  • Page 26: Inputs/Outputs

    Inputs/Outputs App Integration Within the KRX8 interface, tap INPUTS (c) Refer to the INPUTS screen for details on this function Disconnect all 240VAC power before commencing any field wiring or solenoid valve connection 26 of 40...

  • Page 27: Rain Sensor

    Inputs/Outputs Rain Sensor L A rain sensor suspends watering during rainfall, resuming after the sensor dries out L This is only available once a rain sensor has been added and SCENE AUTOMATIONS have been set L Ensure the SENSOR switch is set to N/C L To install a rain sensor, wire as shown below PUMP ST5 ST6...

  • Page 28: Pump Connection

    (pump start) setup not all operational zones L The controller provides may be hooked up–for a low voltage signal that example, your KRX8 is actuates the relay which in capable of running 8 turn enables the contactor zones but there were and finally the pump...
  • Page 29 Inputs/Outputs Pump Connection In the above example It is mandatory if the this would mean zones system test routine is 5 through to 8 would going to be used, that become active and all unused, spare zones, would cause the pump should be linked together to operate against and then looped to...

  • Page 30: Additional Notes

    Offline Device A warning message (a) will be displayed if your KRX8 is not connected to the internet If your KRX8 still has a connection to power, it will still water the saved STARTS despite being offline from Holman Home–it...

  • Page 31: Holman Home Automations

    Additional Notes Holman Home Automations Test Function STARTS run from a 1. To test the KRX8 Holman Home automation system, turn the will behave the same as MAIN DIAL to TEST a manually run START 2. Press START on WATERING DELAYS only...

  • Page 32: Wi-Fi Signal Strength

    DEVICE INFORMATION on how to access this This signal (c) determines if your internet connection is reliable enough for your KRX8 to function correctly The stronger the signal, the more reliable your connection will be The higher the number the stronger the signal–for example;...

  • Page 33: Battery Notification

    9V Battery Notification If the 9V battery needs to be replaced, a notification will display (d) in Holman Home in the device list–if the KRX8 interface is opened, this will be dismissed To review the notification: ME below the Holman Home device list (e) ii.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    11. Make sure that the Wi-Fi router has the DHCP service enabled. If it is not enabled, the address will be occupied 12. Your Wi-Fi router may not compatible with your KRX8. It is recommended that you replace the Wi-Fi router and try again...
  • Page 35 This indicates a lack of Wi-Fi signal. You will need to not connecting move your KRX8 and Wi-Fi router closer to each other after mounting in desired position This indicates that there is no power to the unit. Your controller No LED lights on will not operate if there is an AC fault.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Symptom Suggestion KRX8 is not connecting in Ensure mobile data is switched off AP MODE For third party sensors, this could be faulty wiring Rain sensor or sensor. Check rain sensor information on not working Holman Home and check the wiring on sensor...
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  • Page 39: Warranty

    Warranty 5 Year Replacement Guarantee Holman Industries offers a 5 year To the extent permitted by law, this Holman replacement guarantee with this product. Replacement Guarantee excludes liability for consequential loss or any other loss or damage caused to property of persons arising In Australia our goods come with guarantees from any cause whatsoever.
  • Page 40 This will ensure we have a copy of your purchase and activate an extended warranty. Keep up to date to with relevant product information and special offers available through our newsletter. Scan here, or visit k-rain.com.au/register for more info...

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