SERVICE

 

Automatic Operation, Step-By-Step

Select Valve Watering Times

  1. Set Program Switch to "A"
  2. Move Function Switch to "Set Programs"
  3. Turn dial to valve number 1. Use the +1- buttons to enter how long valve is to water.
  4. Repeat step 3 for valve number 2, valve number 3 and so on. Use the +/- buttons to set unused valves to "Off."

Repeat the above steps if you wish to use Programs "B" and "C."

Dial in Start Time(s)

  1. Turn dial to "1st Start Time." Use the +1- buttons to enter the time when you want Program "A" to start.
  2. If you want Program "A" to water more than once a day, turn dial to 2nd Start Time. Repeat step 1 to enter a second start time, or press "-" for off. Repeat for 3rd Start Time. To shut off start time. press the "+" button until you reach 11:59 PM. Then Dress "+" button once more to disDlav Off.

Repeat the above steps if you wish to use Programs "B" and "C."

Dial in Daily Schedule
First, decide whether you want to use the controller's daily schedule (for example, water every Monday, Wednesday and Friday) or the interval "Skip Days" schedule (to water every third day, for example, set at 3) to activate your watering cycle.

Daily Schedule
Dial in Sunday. Use the +1- buttons for "On" or "Off." Repeat this proceure for each succeeding day of the week. NOTE: When using this schedule, be sure to set the "Skip Days" setting to "Off."

"Skip Days" Schedule

  1. Turn dial to "Skip Days." Use the +1- buttons to set the desired daily interval (for example, once every 8 days).
  2. Turn the dial to "Today." Use the +1- buttons to set which day in the cycle "Today" should be, see page 12.

Repeat the above steps if you wish to use Programs "B" and "C."

Set the Clock

  1. Turn dial to "Current Time." With the Function Switch still in the "Set Programs"position, use the +1- buttons to set the current time.
  2. Turn the dial to "Today." Use the +1- buttons to select the current day.
  3. Return the dial to "Current Time."

Activate the Controller
Activate the programming you have just entered by moving the Function Switch to the "Run" setting.

How to Check Your Program
Move the Function switch to "Off' and move the Program Switch to whichever program you wish to check, then turn the dial to the parameter you want to check. With the Function switch in the "Off' position, you can check, but you cannot change the programming.

What the LCD Displays Mean

Information Displayed When Programming

The LCD will display these kinds of data with the Function switch in the"Set Programs" position, in conjunction with the following dial settings:

Valve Run Times
Shows minutes (e.g., 15 MIN) or hours (e.g., 1.5 HOUR). Also displays "OFF" for unused valves.

Start Times
Displays time in AM, PM or OFF for unused start times.

Skip Days
Shows days numbered 1-15, or OFF. The words, "'ONCE EVERY" appear to the left.

Schedule
Displays ON or OFF. If "Skip Days" has been set, 3 dashes (-) and the words, "SKIP MODE" will be displayed for each of the 7 daily settings.

Today
Displays 7 individual days for a weekly schedule, or displays day interval numbers (1-15) for a "Skip Days" schedule.

Information Displayed When Operating


With the Function switch in the "Run" position, and the dial set to "Current the number of any valve that is on will be displayed.

Automatic Mode With No Program On
With the Function switch in the "Run" position, the current time with a flashing colon (:) is displayed. If the entire display is flashing, the controller has just been plugged in or there has been a power outage. If the colon is not flashing, the controller is using battery power.

Automatic or Semi-Auto Mode With Program On
Shows the current time. Turn the dial to a valve that is on, and the display will show the valve number, the program (A, B or C) and the time remaining for the valve to run. If you turn the dial to a valve that is not currently on, the display shows "OFF" (even though that valve may have a programmed run time).

Manual Mode
With the dial pointing to the appropriate valve, the display shows the valve's number, an "M" (for manual mode), and the time remaining for the valve to run.

Short / Malfunction Detection
A flashing "OFF" indicates that the dial is pointing to a valve that has a short or other electrical malfunction.

Note: After a power outage or when the controller is energized, the display will flash 12:00 (or the current time if it was a short outage). Stop the flashing by pressing either of the +/- buttons.

Semi-Auto and Manual Operation

Use semi-auto or manual operation to supplement regularly programmed watering cycles on especially hot or dry days.

Semi-Auto Operation...
Runs an entire program (A, B or C) whenever you want a supplemental watering.

  1. Make sure the Function Switch is in the "Run" position and the dial points to 'Current Time."
  2. Use the Program Switch to select the program (A, B or C) you want to run.
  3. Press the Semi-Auto Start button.

The display will show whichever valves are on in the program you have selected. When the semi-auto cycle is complete, the controller will resume its regular schedule.

Manual Operation...
Runs a single valve for the amount of time you select.

  1. Make sure the Function Switch is in the "Run" position.
  2. Dial in the valve number (1-12) you want to run.
  3. Use the +1- buttons to select the amount of time you want to water.
  4. Press the Manual button.

The display will show an "M" (for manual), the valve number, and the time remaining for that valve to run. When the namual cycle is complete, the controller will resume its regular schedule. Return the dial to Current time.

Manual Shut Off

To shut valves off, make sure dial points to Current Time, then move the Function Switch to "OFF". Scheduled watering will resume when the Function Switch is returned to "Run".

Troubleshooting the System

How to Check for Valve "Shorts"
Rain Dial controllers are uniquely able to detect and identify valves malfunctioning due to electrical shorts in their wiring. Use your controller to check any or all valves with a twist of the dial:

  1. Make sure the Function Switch is set to "Run."
  2. Turn the dial to the valve you want to check.
  3. Use +/- buttons to enter a run time.
  4. Press the Manual button.

If the display flashes "OFF," that particular valve has an electrical short or other problem. The solenoid and field wiring should be inspected. CAUTION: Do not test valves by touching wire ends to terminal screws. Serious damage may result.

 Problem
Possible Cause
Correction
Some valves don't operate Solenoid defective Test & replace as required
  Loose wire connection Secure wire connections Check for continuity
 No valves operate Function Switch in "OFF" or 'STOP" position Set switch to "RUN" or "MANUAL" position
  Solenoid defective Test & replace as required
  Loose wire connection Secure wire connectionsCheck for continuity
  Day set to "OFF" Check current day in display. Set dial to correct day and check setting.
  "Skip Days" incorrectly set Check and reprogram.
  "Start Times" set to "OFF" Reprogram "Start Times' 
Watering at wrong times "Current Time" of day incorrectly set Check and reset "Current Time"
Start Time: incorrectly set Check and reset all "Start Times."
Display blank No power Check circuit breaker panel
Check wiring connections Transformer plugged in?
 Program won't display Wrong function setting Function Switch must be in "Run or Manual" setting
  Controller is in watering cycle Check or change program with Function switch in "Set Programs"
Incorrect display (After a power outage or after being plugged in.) Battery is weak or missing Remove AC power and battery for 1 minute. Replace battery, restore power and reprogram
Waters on wrong days Weekly or "Skip Days" schedule incorrectly set Reprogram
"Current Time" is wrong and flashing Power outage occurred with no battery or weak battery in controller Replace battery and reprogram controller
Display is flashing Excessive load Check max. ratings
  Shorted solenoid or field wiring Check solenoids and wiring
Valve won't turn off (Function switch "Off") Mechanical override. (Manual bleed is on) Turn solenoid on top of valve fully clockwise

 


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