Irrigation System Manager
ISM SPRINKLER TIMER
Rain Bird Corporation Consumer Products
6991 E. Southpoint Road, Bldg #1 Tucson, Arizona 85706, U.S.A.
Expert Advice: 1800 RAINBIRD • http://www.rainbird.com
MANUAL INSTRUCTION ISM
WARNING: A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR CUTOFF SWITCH IS TO BE PROVIDED IN THE FIXED WIRING TO ISOLATE THE CONTROLLER. MEMORY IS RETAINED BY A BATTERY WHICH IS TO BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.
CAUTION ICONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electronic shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
ATTENTION: UN DISJONCTEUR OU UN INTERRUPTEUR DOIT ETRE INSTALLE SUR LE PRIMAIRE POUR ISOLER LE PROGRAMMATEUR. LA MEMOIRE EST MAINTENUE GRACE A UNE BATTERIE RECHARGEABLE A DISPOSER SELON LA REGLEMENTATION LOCALE.
CAUTION ICONS
L’éclair avec le symbole de la flèche, placé dans les limites d’un triangle èquilatéral est prévu pour avertir l’utilisateur de la présence de “tension dangereuse” non isolé dans l’enceinte du produit qui pourrait ëtre d’une importance suffisante pour présenter un risque d’électrocution aux personnes.
Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle èquilatéral est prévu pour avertir l’utilisateur de la présence d’instructions importantes pour les opérations et l’entretien (service) dans les manuels fournis avec l’appareil.
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Introduction .................................................... |
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ISM Sprinkler Timer ............................ |
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Sprinkler Timer Stations ...................... |
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What Is a Program? ............................ |
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Sprinkler Timer Basics ................................... |
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Programming Under Battery Power .... |
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Installing the Battery ........................... |
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Controls and Indicators ..................... |
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Programming Checklist ..................... |
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Sprinkler Timer Programming Chart .. |
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Programming the Sprinkler Timer ............... |
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Erase Any Existing Programming ...... |
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Set Year ............................................ |
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Set Month and Day ........................... |
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Set Time ........................................... |
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Programmed Schedules ................... |
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Select Program (A, B or C) ................ |
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Set Watering Day Cycle .................... |
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Select the Watering Days .................. |
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2, 3, 4, 5 or 6-Day Watering Cycle .... |
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Set Program Watering Start Time(s) .. |
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Delete Program Watering Start Time(s) . 24 |
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Set Station Duration Times ............... |
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Operating the Sprinkler Timer ..................... |
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System Off ........................................ |
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System On ....................................... |
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Seasonal Adjust (SA) ........................ |
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Manually Run Stations and Programs . 30 |
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Run a Test Program .......................... |
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Installing the Sprinkler Timer ...................... |
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Choose a Proper Location ................ |
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Mount the Sprinkler Timer ................. |
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Connect Main Power Wires .............. |
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Connect Field Wires to Remote |
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Control Valves ................................... |
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Troubleshooting ........................................... |
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Have a question, problem, or comment? Call Rain Bird Technical Assistance at
1-800-RAINBIRD.
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Introduction
ISM Sprinkler Timer
Thank you for purchasing a Rain Bird ISM Sprinkler Timer. This manual shows how to install, program, and operate your irrigation system timer (sometimes called a “controller”). Please read these instructions carefully and keep this manual in the slot behind the timer for future reference.
The Rain Bird ISM is a compact, easy-to-use sprinkler timer that offers the following features:
•Three programs, with independent watering days
•Up to four watering start times per program
•Option to set any day of the week as a watering day
•Seasonal adjust feature across all programs
•Battery backup to retain time, date, and programming during power outages
•Three-year Customer Satisfaction Policy
Sprinkler Timer Stations
The Rain Bird ISM is an electronic timer that controls when your sprinkler system turns on, and how long the sprinklers run.
The ISM can control 4, 6 or 9 watering “stations” (depending on the model). A station is a series of sprinklers, or other irrigation devices, connected to a common remote control valve. When the valve
receives a signal from the timer, the valve opens and turns on the sprinklers connected to it.
This illustration shows a diagram of a station layout. Station 1 is currently watering. When station 1 finishes, the timer shuts it off and turns on station 2. When station 2 finishes watering, station 3 begins, and so on.
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What Is a Program?
Programming is the process of telling the timer exactly when and how long you want to water. The timer opens and closes the remote control valves for each station according to the program you set.
The ISM offers three independent programs; A, B and C. Each program controls from one to nine stations, and lets you customize your watering schedules to meet the needs of different types of plants, soil conditions, slopes, shady or sunny areas, etc.
You will need to understand the following terms to successfully program your ISM sprinkler timer.
•Watering day cycle - The period of days in which the timer repeats the program you set. For example, a 5-day cycle is a weekly schedule that repeats once every five days. A 2-day cycle repeats every other day.
•Days to water - The specific days within the watering day cycle when watering
takes place. In a 7-day cycle, you may select multiple watering days within the cycle. For example, you might water on day 1 (Monday), day 3 (Wednesday), and day 5 (Friday). In a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6-day cycle, day 1 is always the only watering day. A 2-day cycle waters on day 1, skips a day, and then waters again on day 1 as the cycle repeats. A 3-day cycle waters on day 1, skips 2 days, and then repeats.
•Watering Start time - This is the time the first station in a program begins watering. All other programmed stations then follow in sequence. Each program may have up to four start times. For example, a program could begin watering at 6:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 6:00 p.m.
NOTE: The term “watering start time” refers to the time the program begins - not duration of time that each station will run.
•Duration - The number of minutes that each station runs.
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Sprinkler Timer Basics
Programming Under Battery Power
If you wish, you can program the timer under battery power. This feature can be useful if the timer is installed in an area that is not readily accessible. This feature also allows you to enter program information before installing the timer.
To program the ISM sprinkler timer under battery power, you must first install the battery.
NOTE: To save battery power, the ISM goes into “sleep” mode after a period of inactivity on the programming dial or buttons. Press any button once to reactivate the timer.
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Installing the Battery
The battery back-up feature retains time, date, and programming information during power outages. The battery also lets you program the timer under battery power before it is connected to an AC power supply.
For best results, use a long-life, 9-Volt alkaline battery. A new battery will normally provide power for up to one year. Replace the battery yearly to ensure an uninterrupted power supply.
NOTE: Make sure the timer is connected to an AC power supply when replacing the battery, or you will lose all programming information including date and time.
To install the battery:
1.Remove the timer’s lower access cover to expose the battery compartment.
2.Snap the two-wire battery clip onto the terminals of the new battery. If you are replacing an old battery, dispose of the old battery properly.
3.Insert the new battery snugly into the battery compartment.
4.Replace the lower access cover.
NOTE: If no battery is installed, short circuit detection may not function as desired. Please ensure the battery is installed prior to the operation.
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Controls and Indicators
This illustration shows the programming controls on the face of the ISM sprinkler timer. These controls include:
1.Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) - During normal operation, displays the time of day and the programs that will run today. During programming, shows the results of your commands. During watering, shows the station that is running, the minutes remaining in the station’s run time, and whether another program is waiting to water.
2.Up and Down (+) or (-) buttons - Set start times and days, and make programming changes.
3.Enter button - Enters programming commands, and starts manual operation.
4.Prog ABC button - Selects watering program A, B or C.
5.Programming Dial - Turns the timer off or on and selects other programming functions.
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Programming Checklist
To program your ISM sprinkler timer for the first time, we recommend that you complete the following steps in the order listed below.
For your convenience, a check-off box ( ) is provided for each step.
Fill out the Programming Chart ..................................... |
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Set the current year/month/day/time ............................ |
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Sprinkler Timer Programming Chart
Before programming your ISM, fill out the Programming Chart included with your timer. Then program the timer in the order shown on the Programming Checklist. Page 14 shows a completed programming chart.
1.Select the watering day cycle you wish to use, and circle the watering days within the cycle. In the example shown for program A, the operator has chosen a 7- day watering cycle and circled M, W, and F as watering days. This means that program A will water every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
2.For program B, the operator selected a 3- day watering cycle. With these selections, program B will water once, skip two days, and then water again on the first day of a new three day cycle.
3.You may also choose three special watering day cycles that do not require you to select watering days. These cycles are:
• Ev = Waters only on even-numbered
days of the month.
•Od = Waters only on odd-numbered days of the month.
•Od31 = Waters only on odd-numbered days of the month, but not on the 31st of any month or on February 29. (This watering day cycle complies with special ordinances in some water-restricted areas).
4.In the Start Times box for program A, write the time you want the program to begin watering. You may assign up to four watering start times to each program. If you want the program to water only once each watering day, enter only one start time. Enter other start times only if you want to repeat the entire program more than once each watering day.
5.Enter the watering start time for program B (if any). In the example, Program A begins watering at 7 a.m. Program B begins watering twice each watering day, once at 5 a.m. and again at 3 p.m.
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NOTE: If the total run time for one program overlaps the start time for a second program, the timer will automatically “stack” the programs and delay the start time of the second program until the first program finishes watering.
6.Next to each station number, enter a brief description of the area covered by each timer station. Remember, a “station” is a set of sprinklers operated by one remote control valve.
This example shows six currently assigned stations, but your ISM may be able to control more or less depending on the model.
7.In the Station Duration column for each program, enter the number of minutes you want each station to run.
Notice that stations 1 through 4 are assigned to program A, while stations 5 and 6 are assigned to program B. The ISM allows you to use the same station in multiple programs for special watering needs. However, for most applications, choosing not to repeat a station makes programming simpler.
NOTE: Anytime you use the “Seasonal Adjustment” feature (see page 28) the setting applies to all programs (A, B and C).
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Programming the Sprinkler Timer
Erase Any Existing Programming
Use the following procedure any time you want to erase all programming in the timer’s memory and “start from scratch”.
1.Unplug the transformer from the wall.
2.Disconnect the battery clip from the battery.
3.Wait 10 seconds.
4.Reconnect the battery clip to the battery.
5.Plug the transformer back into the wall.
“AM 12:00” will appear in the display. All previous programming is now erased, and you may turn the Programming Dial to the
Set Current DATE/TIME position and begin setting the Year, Month, Day, and Time.
Set Year
1.Turn the Programming Dial to Set Current DATE/TIME position.
2.Press the (+) or (-) buttons to set the current year.
3.Press Enter.
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Set Month and Day
1.After setting the correct year, leave the Programming Dial on Set Current DATE/ TIME.
2.The month and day appear as “01 01,” with the first “01” flashing (representing the month). A cursor will appear under the Set Month icon.
3.Press the (+) or (-) buttons to set the current month (1 through 12).
4.Press Enter.
5.The second “01” begins flashing (representing the day of the month). A cursor will appear under the Set Day icon.
6.Press the (+) or (-) buttons to set the current day (1 through 31).
7.Press Enter.
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Set Time
1.After setting the correct month and date, leave the Programming Dial on Set Current DATE/TIME.
2.The time of day appears in the display. The display will also show AM or PM (for example, 12:01 AM).
A cursor will appear under the Set Times icon.
3.Press the (+) or (-) buttons to set the current hour (1 through 12 AM or PM).
4.Press Enter.
5.The minute digits begin flashing.
6.Press the (+) or (-) buttons to set the current minute (1 through 59).
7.Press Enter. Turn the Programming Dial back to the SYSTEM ON position.
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Pre-Programmed Schedules
Use this procedure if you want to select a pre-programmed schedule. If you want to set your own custom watering schedule, go directly to Select Program (A, B or C) on page 19.
For your convenience, the ISM has THREE PRE-PROGRAMMED watering schedules you can select for any program (A, B or C). These schedules are already programmed into the timer, and are shown below.
•Pre-Programmed 1 (5 Pr E1) - Waters all stations for five minutes three times every day at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., and 2 p.m.
•Pre-Programmed 2 (10 Pr E2) - Waters all stations for ten minutes every other day at 6 a.m.
•Pre-Programmed 3 (10 Pr E3) - Waters all stations for ten minutes every third day at 6 a.m.
1.Turn the Programming Dial to PRE-
PROGRAMMED SCHEDULES.
2.The first pre-programmed schedule (5 Pr
E1) appears in the display.
3.To select one of the other pre-pro- grammed schedules, press the (+) or (-) buttons until the desired schedule appears in the display.
4.Press the Prog ABC button until the desired program letter (A, B or C) appears in the display with the pre-programmed schedule.
5.Then press Enter. The program letter flashes to confirm your selection.
After selecting a pre-programmed schedule, you can modify the program settings (watering day, watering start time, etc.) by using the programming steps given on the following pages.
6.Turn the Programming Dial back to the SYSTEM ON position.
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Select Program (A, B or C)
Program A is already programmed for your convenience. You can also completely customize your own watering schedules by following the steps on page 20-25. Programs B and C are not pre-programmed.
1.Turn the Programming Dial to SET
WATERING DAY CYCLE.
2.The letter of the currently selected program (A, B or C) appears in the display.
3.Press the Prog ABC button until the desired program (A, B or C) appears in the display. Remember, if you plan to use only one program, use program A.
NOTE: It is easier to select one program (A, B or C) and program it completely before moving on to the next program. Switching from program to program can be confusing.
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Set Watering Day Cycle
Use the procedure below if you want to set your own custom watering schedule. Make sure the Programming Dial is on SET
WATERING DAY CYCLE.
NOTE: If you have selected a preprogrammed schedule (page 18), skip this page. Go directly to “Set Program Watering Start Time(s)” on page 23.
1.Press the (+) or (-) buttons until the watering day cycle you want to use appears in the display along with the selected program (A, B or C). Available watering day cycles include:
•7-day (Custom) - Waters on a weekly cycle; any day of the week can be a watering day.
•Ev - Waters only on even-numbered days.
•Od - Waters only on odd-numbered days.
•Od31 - Waters only on odd-numbered days, except the 31st of any month and
February 29th. (This watering day cycle complies with special ordinances in some water-restricted areas).
• 2-, 3-, 4-, 5 or 6-day - Waters only on the first day of a repeating 2-, 3-, or 5-day cycle.
2.If you select a 7-day, or a 2-, 3-, 4-, 5 or 6-day watering cycle, go to “Select Days to Water” on page 22.
NOTE: If you select Ev, Od, Od31 or 1 day as your watering day cycle, you do not have to select the watering days. Go directly to “Set Program Watering Start Time(s)” on page 23.
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Select Days to Water
Use the procedure below to select the watering days for a 7-day custom watering cycle.
7-Day Watering Cycle
1.Turn the Programming Dial to SELECT DAYS
TO WATER.
2.If you selected a 7-day watering cycle, the seven weekdays appear as a row of numbers and the number “1” in the day cycle flashes (day 1 is Monday, day 2 is Tuesday, etc).
3.The display shows the program’s letter (A, B or C).
4.A number appears, indicating the “today” number (the day on which you are programming the timer). The day’s abbreviation also appears in the display.
5.Press the (+) or (-) buttons to turn a particular watering day ON or OFF. An ON day has a box around it. An OFF day has no box around it.
6.Press Enter to move to the next day.
7.Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each day.
8.Proceed to set to SET WATERING START
TIME(S).
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2-, 3-, 4-, 5 or 6-Day Watering Cycle
Use the procedure below if you selected a 2-, 3-, 4-, 5 or 6-day watering cycle.
1.Turn the Programming Dial to SELECT DAYS
TO WATER .
2.If you selected a 2-, 3-, 4-, 5 or 6-day watering cycle, the row of days in that cycle appears in the display with a box around day 1.
NOTE: The only watering day in a 2-, 3-, 4-, 5 or 6-day cycle is day 1.
3.The display shows the program’s letter (A, B or C).
4.A flashing number appears in the display, indicating where “today” is in the watering cycle.
5.Press the (+) or (-) buttons to move today’s position in the watering cycle.
You may now set program watering start times as shown on page 23.
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Set Program Watering Start Time(s)
The watering start time for your program is the time that the first programmed station begins to run. Up to 4 watering start times may be entered per program. Each subsequent station will then run in sequence. There is a 2-second delay between the activation of stations.
1.Turn the Programming Dial to SET
WATERING START TIME.
2.The program letter (A, B or C), the number “1” (indicating the earliest start time), and a row of four dashes “--.--” appear in the display.
3.Press the (+) or (-) buttons to set the program start time. If you want all the stations on the program to run only once each watering day, enter only one start time for the program.
4.To enter another watering start time, press Enter. The next watering start time number (2-, 3 or 4) and a row of four dashes appear in the display. Repeat steps 3 and
4 to set up to four separate watering start times for each program, if needed.
NOTE: If you selected one of the preprogrammed schedules, you will see the default watering start time(s) for that schedule.
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Delete Program Watering Start Time(s)
1.If you want to delete an unwanted watering start time from a program, turn the Programming Dial to SET WATERING
START TIME(S).
2.Press Enter to select the start time number (1, 2, 3 or 4) you want to delete.
NOTE: Watering start times appear in chronological order. The earliest watering start time is number 1, the next later watering start time is number 2, and so on. If you delete a watering start time, all later start times are automatically advanced by one watering start time number. This re-numbering only occurs after you move the Programming Dial from the
SET WATERING START TIME(S) position to another function.
3.The watering start time number to be deleted appears in the display.
4.Press the (+) or (-) buttons until the blank position (four dashes, “--.--”) appears in
the display.
5.Turn the Programming Dial back to the SYSTEM ON position. The unwanted watering start time is now deleted.
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Set Station Duration
1.Turn the Programming Dial to SET STATION
DURATION.
2.The program letter (A, B or C), the number “1” (indicating the station number), and “0” appear in the display.
3.Press the (+) or (-) buttons to set the amount of time you want it to run for station number 1. You can set a station to run from 0 minutes up to 240 minutes (four hours), in one-minute increments. All durations display in minutes (for example, a two hour duration will appear as 120 minutes).
NOTE: If you do not want to include a particular station in the selected program, set that station’s duration to zero “0”.
4.Press Enter to display additional stations. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set a duration for each station.
You have now completed all programming
steps for one program. If you are finished programming, turn the Programming Dial to the SYSTEM ON position to run all programs automatically. If you want to enter settings for another program, repeat the programming instructions, beginning with “Select Program (A, B or C)” on page 19.
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Operating the Sprinkler Timer
After programming the timer, you will normally set it to SYSTEM ON mode to operate all programs automatically. You can also manually run one or more programs, or manually run a single station or several stations.
In addition, you can adjust for changes in the weather or time of year with the Seasonal Adjust feature to increase or decrease the run time of all programs by a selected percentage (in 10% increments). You may also wish to run a test program to make sure all sprinklers in the system operate properly.
System Off
1.To turn the timer off and suspend all watering, turn the Programming Dial to
SYSTEM OFF.
2.In the SYSTEM OFF position, the LCD displays OFF. The timer remembers the current time and date and retains all programming, but no watering occurs. You may wish to turn the timer OFF during a rainy period, or for any day(s) when you do not want watering programs to run as scheduled.
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System On
1.To return the timer to automatic operation, turn the Programming Dial to SYSTEM ON.
2.When the timer IS NOT watering, it displays:
•Any program (A, B or C, or none) scheduled to water today.
•The current time.
•%A %B %C, if there is a Seasonal Adjust setting other than 100%.
3.When the timer IS watering, it displays:
•Any programs (A, B or C) scheduled to run today.
•The station number currently running.
•The duration time remaining for that station.
•%A %B %C, if there is a Seasonal Adjust setting other than 100%.
4.If a problem or short is detected in any of the stations, the display toggles every 3 seconds and shows an error message "Err #", # being the station where the problem was detected. For example, if the master
valve has a problem, it shows "Err M". For station 3 - "Err 3". The station is automatically ignored until the cause of error is corrected. Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for more information.
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