Orbit ST2-RF, 57926, 57922, 57916, 57912 User Manual

ST2-RF SPRINKLER TIMER MANUAL

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PN 57926-24 Rev C

MODELS:
57926, 57922,
57916, 57912,
91916, 91912, 91926, 91922,
94916, 94912, 94926, 94922

p 801 295 9820

proof no: 1

date:

05.27.08

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job no:

client:

ORBIT

sku: 57926

upc: NA

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Registration

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Fluid Studio.

Printed piece

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dimensions:

flat: w: 13.76" h: 5.7"

finished: w 6.88" d: 0" h 5.7"

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Table of Contents

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• Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

• Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

• Programing Your Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

• Using the Remote Control Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• Using the Optional Rain-Freeze Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Installing Indoor Mount Sprinkler Timer

and Remote Control Device Sleeve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

• Diagnostics Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• Glossary of Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

• Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Section 1: Introduction

Thank you for selecting an Orbit® Signature Control timer,
the most advanced and versatile controller available. Orbit®
designers have combined the latest technological features with
an intuitive display to create a controller that ts every watering
need.

Please read this manual completely before you begin
programming and using the controller.

Important Features and Capabilities

Dual Programs

The timer offers two programs – Program A and Program B – for
watering exibility. Any of the watering stations can be assigned
to either program. For example, stations that water your garden
and ower beds could be assigned to Program A and watered
daily starting at 8 a.m., while stations that water your lawn could
be assigned to Program B and watered every third day starting at
5 a.m.

Six Cycle Start Times Per Program

The timer accommodates six different start times for each of the
two programs (A and B). Most timers only allow four different
cycle start times.

No-Watering Days and Times

It’s easy to prevent watering on one or more days of the week
or during specic periods of the day. This comes in handy if
watering restrictions are imposed in your area.

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Docking Port

This timer has been designed for convenience and “armchair”
programming. The timer’s docking port is mounted on a wall
and all wires are connected to it. The main timer unit can be
easily and quickly slid on and off the docking port, allowing
you to take the timer virtually anywhere to create or change
watering programs.

Remote Control Capabilities (Not included on all models)

This timer can be controlled by the included remote control
device via a radio frequency (RF) receiver and antennae, both
of which are built into the timer. The remote control device
allows you to turn stations on and off on the spot and to
perform programming tasks from anywhere within range. The
433 megahertz remote frequency is approved for use in the
United States, Canada, Europe and Australia, and permits an
effective line-of-sight range of 300 feet (reduced to 200 feet
with obstructions).

Programming Information Stored Safely
in Non-Volatile Memory

All programming information for Program A and Program
B is stored indenitely in the timer’s non-volatile memory
(EEPROM) and internal memory. This high-end feature means
your programming won’t be lost or erased if the power and
batteries go out.

Easy-to-Read Back-Lit LCD Display

The timer’s back-lit blue LCD display screen is easy to read
under any lighting conditions.

Choice of Five Languages

You can easily set the LCD display to read in any of ve
languages: English, Spanish, French, German or Italian.

Water Budgeting

This convenient feature provides a quick, easy way to increase
or decrease the watering durations of all stations in both
programs to match seasonal watering needs. You won’t have to
adjust each station’s watering time individually.

Rain Sensor (Optional)

An optional rain sensor can be purchased separately to prevent
programmed watering for a period of time after rain falls
(determined by the amount of rain and how quickly the
sensors dry out). If your unit is RF capable then you can use a
wireless sensor. Otherwise a hard-wired sensor can be used.

Commonly Used Controls

Digital Display with Text Messaging

A large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) shows the time of day and
indicates many of the programming settings. Interactive text
messaging simplies programming and current sprinkler timer
status. (See Figure 1)

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Programming Buttons

These nine buttons are used for programming and other
operations:

A RF Sync (only on remote control model)

Allows the timer to synchronize with a new remote or wire
less sensor.

b Rain Delay

Push this button once while in AUTO to access the rain
delay option. NOTE: Pressing this button will access the
Language and No Watering Period options while in those
respective dial positions.

c Reset (pin hole)

Resets the timer to its factory settings.

d Increase
e Decrease
f Enter
g Next
h Clear
i Manual

Selection Dial

This dial is used for programming, reviewing and operating the
sprinkler timer.

Rain Sensor Bypass Switch

In Active position the controller will monitor the rain sensor, in
Bypass position the controller will ignore the rain sensor. (This
switch is for hard wired sensors only and does not effect wireless
rain sensors - sensors sold separately).

About This Manual

We have added the following features to this manual to assist
you:

• BLUE TEXT relates to the buttons used for programming.

• BLUE UNDERLINED TEXT relates to stop positions for the

selection dial.

• A glossary of the most common terms is included.
(see page 16)

Section 2: Getting Started

You can program this sprinkler timer in just a few basic steps.
Before you begin programming, it is important to:

• Activate the batteries

• Reset the sprinkler timer

• Select the preferred language

• Set the time of day and date

• Determine a watering plan

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Figure 1: Front view of timer

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Activating the Batteries

• Slide the docking port off the timer unit to gain access to the
battery compartment door.

• Slide the door off the battery compartment in the direction
of the arrow.

• Remove the black strip from the battery compartment.

• Replace the battery compartment door.

• Slide the docking port back onto the main controller unit.

The display will show “LOW BATTERY” when it is time to
replace the batteries.

NOTE: Batteries alone will not operate the valves in your sprinkling
system. The transformer must be plugged in and have power to oper­ate your system normally.

Reset the Timer

If this is the rst time the sprinkler timer has been pro­grammed, you should press the small recessed button labeled

RESET (located under the RAIN DELAY button). You will prob-

ably need a pen, pencil or similarly small object to push it.

Do not press the RESET button again unless you want to com­pletely remove all your programming, including time and date.

If no programming occurs after the RESET button has been
pressed and the dial is left in the AUTO position the timer will
assume a default program mode. In default mode, the timer will
automatically water each station for 10 minutes, beginning at 5
a.m. each day.

Select the Preferred Language

• Turn the selection dial to BUDGETING/LANGUAGE.

• Press the RAIN DELAY button.

• Press the NEXT button until the desired language is

shown in the display.

• Exit the language selection mode by turning the selection dial
or pressing the RAIN DELAY button.

Set the Time of Day and Date

If this is the rst time the timer has been programmed, press
the small recessed RESET button.

• Turn the selection dial to TIME/DATE.

• The top line of the display reads “SET TIME.” Set the current

time by pressing either the or button.

NOTE: To move faster through the time or other selections, hold the
or buttons down, rather than merely pressing and releasing.

• Press the ENTER button. The display now reads “SET
YEAR.” Set the current year by pressing either the
or button.

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• Press the ENTER button. The display now reads “SET
MONTH.” Set the current month by pressing either the
or button.

• Press the ENTER button. The display now reads “SET
DATE.” Set the current day of the month by pressing either
the or button.

• Exit the set time and date mode at any time by turning the
selection dial.

Determine a Watering Plan

See page 20 for instructions.

Section 3: Programming Your Timer

Set Start Times

IMPORTANT: Multiple start times in Program A will repeat the water­ing program. Generally, only one cycle start time is required for each
program (A and B) Start times do not correspond to individual stations.

• Turn the selection dial to START TIMES for the program you
wish to set (A or B).

• Set Start Time 1 using the and buttons.

• If you wish to set additional start times (up to six) for the same

program, press the NEXT button or ENTER button.

• To remove a start time press CLEAR .

• Exit the set start time mode by turning the selection dial.

Set Station Watering Durations

• Turn the selection dial to DURATION for the program you
wish to set (A or B).

• Set the desired duration (0 - 120 minutes) for the station
displayed. Press NEXT or ENTER to advance to
the next station. Press CLEAR to remove a duration.

IMPORTANT: Each station can have two durations. For example:
Station 1 can have a duration of 5 minutes in Program A and a
duration of 25 minutes in Program B. Typically a station has only
one duration in either Program A of B. A station with a setting of 0
minutes will not water with that Program.

• If two programs are needed repeat these steps for the other
program.

• Exit the set watering durations mode by turning the
selection dial.

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Figure 2: Program A and Program B Dial Settings

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