Simple-To-Set Smart Controller Operation Manual
Welcome and thank you for purchasing the Rain Bird SST Smart Controller! In the following pages, you will find step by step instructions on how to use every function included in your Controller. If at any time you have trouble understanding how to setup your controller, please call Rain Bird Technical Support at 1.800.Rain Bird and let us guide you through the setup process. Thanks again and we hope you enjoy your new controller.
Smart Logic
Read below to understand how the controller automatically adjusts watering times.
This controller automatically adjusts its watering time based on an internally stored database of historic weather conditions for your area, as well as current weather conditions. Create an automatic watering schedule by setting watering times for the hottest period of the year in your area (most likely July or August) and by entering your zip code. Once setup, the controller will use its internal weather database in combination with weather sensors to automatically adjust watering amounts.
The controller will adjust each zones watering duration up or down by a certain percentage of the scheduled amount. The adjustment percentages are shown
in the upper left corner of the screen. In this example, all watering durations have been reduced by 20%.If that zone had been scheduled to water for 10 minutes, watering time is now automatically reduced to 8 minutes.
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Getting Started
Below is a diagram that shows all of the controls and displays for your controller. Use this diagram to become familiar with the controller functions.
AUTO RUN Set dial here to run your programmed settings
OFF (Main) Turns off all watering
DELAY
Delay watering up to 72 hours
ZONES 1-12 Program watering for each area
(12 zone model Shown)
WATER All NOW Waters all zones in sequence for scheduled duration
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SET DATE |
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SET ZIP CODE |
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ZONE OFF |
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WATERING TIMES |
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Select how many |
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ARROWS Use |
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Up/Down arrows |
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date, zone, etc. |
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1 WATER 1 ZONE |
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NOW Manually |
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USER TIP: Always begin by turning the dial to the area you want to make a change to and make your changes using the options and information displayed to the right and below the dial. For instance, if you want to set a schedule for Zone 1 in your yard, first turn the dial to “Zone 1” and then make your changes using the buttons to the right of the dial.
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Setting Clock
The first thing you will want to do before setting up your watering schedule is to put the correct time into the controller . Follow the steps below.
To Set Clock:
Step 1
Turn dial to
Set Clock
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Use left Up/ Down arrow keys to choose current time
STOP IMPORTANT:
Reset dial to Auto Run after making any adjustments to the programming
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Setting Date
The next thing you will want to do before setting up your watering schedule is to put the correct date into the controller. Follow the steps below.
To Set Date:
Step 1
Turn dial to
Set Date
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Use left and right Up/ Down arrow keys to choose current date
STOP
IMPORTANT:
Reset dial to Auto Run after making any adjustments to the programming
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