RPE DIG Programming Instruction Manual

“DIG” series controller

Programming instructions

DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY AND ICONS

The user interface of the control panel is composed of a liquid crystal display
with dedicated icons, a numerical display and four function keys.

After the battery has been inserted, all the icons on the display are illuminated

for ve seconds to check the correct operation of the LCD; when this check

is completed, the main screen with the clock and battery charge indicator is
displayed (section 2.1).

1.1 USER INTERFACE

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION KEYS

CONFIRM: Used to conrm the selected items or continue with

programming procedures: keep the button pressed until next
screen is displayed.

NEXT: To display next screen or next item, check the main menu or

exit from programming procedures (exit without saving data).

Keep the button pressed until next screen is displayed or the
procedure is completed.

+ : Increase of value in the programming stage

- : Decrease of value in the programming stage

NOTE:

Different functions associated with each key are specied in the detailed description of

the user interface in the following sections.

SERVICE NOTE

1) To cut down the electrical consumption of the control panel (energy saving mode),

the display turns off automatically if no keys are pressed within one minute.

2) To turn on the display press any one of the four keys: the main screen with the clock
and the battery charge monitor are always displayed in the default screen (section 2.1).

3.5 DIGIT NUMERICAL DISPLAY

The multifunction 3.5 digit numerical display is used to
display the time of day or any other alphanumeric item during
programming.

BATTERY

Displays the battery charged state and is always visible when
the display is on: the icon is active during programming and

in the default screen.

Icon battery on: indicates the battery is charged.
Flashing icon: indicates the battery is at and must be

replaced.

RAIN SENSOR

Displays the status of the outdoor rain sensor (if any) and is
always visible: the icon is active during programming and in

the default screen.

Icon on: indicates that the ground is wet (watering cancelled).
Icon off: indicates the ground is dry (watering enabled).

DESCRIPTION OF ICONS

HOURGLASS

Used during programming to indicate watering time (in hours
and minutes) is being set.

When the icon starts to ash, together with the irrigator, the
item to be set ashes on the numerical display (hours or

minutes).

ALARM CLOCK

Used during programming to indicate the watering start time
in hours and minutes, and AM or PM mode are being set.

When the icon starts to ash, together with the irrigator, the
item to be set ashes on the numerical display (hours or

minutes or AM/PM).

IRRIGATOR

Used in three different ways: during programming to
indicate the zone which is being programmed, in the manual

procedure to indicate the valve is open or closed, and in the

default screen to indicate that watering is under way.

Irrigator off: valve closed (watering not under way)
Irrigator on: valve open (watering under way)
Irrigator flashing: during programming to indicate the zone

being programmed.

CLOCK

Used in the programming procedures of the clock and the
weekly calendar to indicate that the time of day, minutes and
the AM or PM modes are being set.

When the clock icon ashes, together with other icons, the
item to be programmed ashes on the numerical display

(hours, minutes, AM/PM or calendar).

CALENDAR

Used in the programming procedures of the clock or watering
programmes to indicate that the weekly calendar is being set.

When the icon ashes in conjunction with the item being

programmed the week day is referenced.

MANUAL

Used in the control procedures of the manual functions.

Icon off: manual functions are not active.
Icon flashing: entry in the procedures described by the

manual.

PROGRAMMING

Used to create watering programmes.
When the PRG icon ashes, together with other icons, the

item to be programmed ashes on the

numerical display.

After the battery has been installed, all the icons on the display will illuminate

for ve seconds whilst the correct operation of the LCD is being checked.
After ve seconds, the main screen with the clock and battery charge

indicator is displayed and the main menu check is enabled.

After the battery has been installed, all icons

on the display light up in check mode for ve

seconds.

During this stage the function keys are

disabled.

2.1 - MAIN MENU CHECK

DISPLAY FUNCTIONAL CHECK

AM/PM

In the default screen it indicates the time of day.

Icon AM on: it indicates the AM mode
icon PM on: it indicates the PM mode

After the display check, the main default screen
with the clock is displayed automatically: the

segment (:) between hours and minutes ashes

to indicate that the time count has started.
Use key NEXT to scroll the four functions

available in the main menu: clock preset,

programming, manual and run.

When the icon PRG ashes, use the key
CONFIRM to enter the watering programme
procedure (section 2.3) or NEXT to pass to
the following function (MAN) .

In this screen, the keys + and – are disabled.

MAIN DEFAULT SCREEN

WATERING
PROGRAMMES

When NEXT is pressed, the icon CLOCK
starts to flash: press CONFIRM to enter the
clock programming procedure (section 2.2) or
NEXT to pass to the following function (PRG).

In this screen, the keys + and – are disabled.

PROGRAMMING THE
CLOCK AND WEEKLY
CALENDAR

When the icon MANUAL ashes, use the
key CONFIRM to enter the manual function
control procedure (section 2.4) or the key
NEXT to pass to the following function (RUN).

In this screen, the keys + and – are disabled.

The RUN indication on the display means that the
control panel is performing an operation cycle.
After two seconds, the main default screen with
clock and battery charge state is displayed.

In this screen, the keys +, –, NEXT and

CONFIRM are disabled.

2.2 - PROGRAMMING THE CLOCK AND THE WEEEKLY CALENDAR

From the main menu it is possible to access the programming procedure of
the clock and weekly calendar.

NOTE: the icons printed in grey indicate that they are blinking. The rain sensor and

the battery icons are on or off according to the actual charged state of the battery and
the ground conditions (wet or dry).

MANUAL FUNCTION
CONTROL

CONTROL PANEL RUN­NING

When the icon CLOCK ashes, press
CONFIRM to enter the clock programming

procedure or NEXT to pass to the following
function (PRG).
CONFIRM: enters the clock programming
procedure.
In this screen, the keys + and – are disabled.

When the display of the hours ashes, use

keys [+] and [-] to set the desired value. Press
CONFIRM passes to the following item.

CONFIRM: conrms the value and pass to

the following item (minutes).

NEXT: disabled.
[+] / [-]: increases and decreases the

parameter to be programmed.

When the display of the minutes ashes, use

keys [+] and [-] to set the desired value.
Press CONFIRM to pass to the following item.

CONFIRM: conrms the value and pass to

the following item (PM/AM).

NEXT: disabled.
[+] / [-]: increases and decreases the

parameter to be programmed.

PROGRAMMING THE
CLOCK AND WEEKLY
CALENDAR

PROGRAMMING THE TIME

PROGRAMMING THE
MINUTES

Press key [+] to select PM and [-] to set AM.
Press CONFIRM to pass to the following
item.

CONFIRM: conrms the value and passes to

the following item (calendar).

NEXT: disabled.
[+]: selects PM (icon PM on).
[-]: selects AM (icon AM on).

When the display ashes, use keys [+] and [-]
to set the current day (1-7). Press CONFIRM
to end the procedure.

CONFIRM: conrms the value and exit from

the procedure (default screen).

NEXT: disabled.
[+] / [-]: increases and decreases the value to

be programmed.

PROGRAMMING PM/AM

PROGRAMMING THE
WEEKLY CALENDAR

The main screen is displayed when the clock
programming procedure is completed.
CONFIRM: enters the clock programming
procedure.
NEXT: main menu check.
In this screen, the keys + and – are disabled.

HOW TO EXIT FROM
CLOCK PROGRAMMING
PROCEDURE

The creation of the watering programmes consists in three steps (sub-menus):
at the beginning of the procedure the programme enable is selected (ON/OFF),
then the watering cycles are set (RATE OR CALENDAR) and nally the watering
start programmes are created (P01-P10) with setting of watering time and the
watering start time.

2.3.1- ENABLING WATERING PROGRAMMES (ON/OFF)

From the main menu screen (section 2.1) the watering programmes setting
procedure can be selected by pressing CONFIRM when the icon PRG flashes.

The rst parameter to be set using the keys [+] and [-] is the programme mode:

off to disable watering (programme disabled), ON to enable the programme
(watering cycles enabled).

2.3 - WATERING PROGRAMMES

NOTE: the icons printed in grey indicate that they are blinking. The rain sensor and

the battery icons are on or off according to the actual charged state of the battery and
the ground conditions (wet or dry).

When the icon PRG in the main menu
ashes (section 2.1), press CONFIRM to
enter the creation procedure for the watering
programme: the watering enable screen is
displayed.

CONFIRM: enters the programme enable

procedure.

NEXT: passes to the following function in

the main menu (MAN).

In this screen, the keys + and – are disabled.

CREATING WATERING
PROGRAMMES

In this screen it is possible to enable or disable
watering programmes using the keys [+] and
[-]: keep one of the two keys pressed until the
desired mode is displayed.

Select the mode ON/OFF and press
CONFIRM to enter the watering programme
setting procedure (section 2.3) or NEXT to exit
from the programming procedure.
By selecting OFF, the programme setting is
disabled and the control panel, is in stand-by
mode. If ON is selected the programme is
enabled.

CONFIRM: conrms preset and passes to the

following item (rate/cal.)

NEXT: exits the programming procedure.
[+]: ON/OFF setting (cycle check).
[-]: OFF/ON setting (cycle check).

ENABLING WATERING
PROGRAMMES

2.3.2 - SELECTING THE RATE MODE OR CALENDAR MODE

After the execution mode of the programme (ON/OFF) is selected, the screen
for setting the watering start programmes is displayed: it is possible to choose
one of the four preset xed rates (h24, h48, h72, h96) or the weekly calendar
mode (CAL) to enable watering on the programmed days (1-7).
When the watering programme repetition mode is set, the watering start

programmes can be dened.

NOTE: the icons printed in grey indicate that they are blinking. The rain sensor and the
battery icons are on or off according to the actual charged state of the battery and the
ground conditions (wet or dry).

When the rate or the calendar modes are
ashing on the display, use keys [+] and [-] to
check the options.

To conrm your choice press CONFIRM: the
watering start programmes can be now set if

a xed rate is selected (section 2.3.4) and the

weekly programming if the calendar mode is
selected (section 2.3.3).
To quit the programming procedure and
return to the main menu (section 2.1), press
and keep NEXT pressed for three seconds.

CONFIRM: conrms the mode and passes to

next programming step.

NEXT: exits the programming procedure.
[+]: check of modes h24, h48, h72,

h96, CAL.

[-]: check of modes h24, h48, h72,

h96, CAL.

SELECTING THE RATE
MODE OR CALENDAR
MODE

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING MODES

In this screen of the programming procedure
the watering programe can be selected: if one

of the preset xed rates is selected, the control

panel controls the watering start programmes
according to the selected period:

h24 : watering rate every 24 hours
h48 : watering rate every 48 hours
h72 : watering rate every 72 hours
h96 : watering rate every 96 hours
CAL : weekly calendar mode

By selecting the calendar operating mode
(CAL) the programme can be changed only on
the programmed days by setting the weekly
calendar.

2.3.3 - CALENDAR MODE

With the weekly calendar mode selected (CAL), the watering days (1-7) can be
programmed.

When the day of the week is displayed (1-7)
on the numerical display, press CONFIRM to
pass to next screen.

CONFIRM: conrms the day and pass to the
following item (ON/OFF).
NEXT: exits the programming procedure

(keep it pressed for 3 sec.)

[+] / [-]: keys are disabled.

SELECTING THE WEEKLY
CALENDAR DAY

NOTE: the icons printed in grey indicate that they are blinking. The rain sensor and

the battery icons are on or off according to the actual charged state of the battery and
the ground conditions (wet or dry).

To select ON/OFF use the keys [+] and
[-], select the desired function and press
CONFIRM to return to the preceding screen

(day selection), press and keep NEXT
pressed to exit from the programming
procedure and return to the main menu
(section 2.1).
The irrigator icon lights up when ON is
selected.

To pass to the start programme denition

(section 2.3.4) press NEXT after ON/OFF
programming
of day number 7.

CONFIRM: conrms the day and passes to

the following item (ON/OFF).

NEXT: exits the programming procedure

(keep it pressed for 3 sec.).

[+]: ON/OFF mode selection (cyclic

check).

[-]: OFF/ON mode selection (cyclic

check).

ON/OFF SETTING ON
THE SELECTED DAY

2.3.4 - START PROGRAMMES

Used to select the start programme number in which the watering times are

dened.

Use keys [+] and [-] to select the start
programme number in which to set the
watering times and the watering start time.

Choose the start programme number and

press CONFIRM to enter the programming
procedure of watering data (section 2.3.5).

CONFIRM: conrms the start and passes to
the following item (ON/OFF).
NEXT: exits the programming procedure

(keep it pressed for 3 sec.).

[+]: selects the start programme number.
[-]: selects the start programme number.

SELECTING A START
PROGRAMME NUMBER

NOTE: the icons printed in grey indicate that they are blinking. The rain sensor and

the battery icons are on or off according to the actual charged state of the battery and
the ground conditions (wet or dry).

2.3.5 - CREATION OF THE WATERING PROGRAMME

After selecting the rate mode or setting the days in the calendar mode and the
start programme number (P01-P10) the watering data can be set.

Use function keys [+] and [-] to set the watering

time in hours. Upon rst start of the control
panel or if no information is previously set, zero

is displayed on the numerical display.
When the desired period has been selected,
press CONFIRM to enter the minute

programming procedure; keep the key pressed
for at least 10 secs. to save the data, the active

programme and to exit from the procedure.

To quit the procedure without saving the data

press NEXT for three seconds.

SETTING WATERING
TIMES: HOURS

NOTE: the icons printed in grey indicate that they are blinking. The rain sensor and

battery icons are on or off according to the actual charged state of the battery and the
ground conditions (wet or dry).

CONFIRM : conrms the value and passes to the
following item (MINUTES).
NEXT: exits the programming procedure without

data backup.

[+]: sets the watering time (0 to 11 hours).
[-]: sets the watering time ( 0 to 11 hours).

SETTING WATERING
TIMES: MINUTES

Use the function keys [+] and [-] to set the watering

time in minutes. Upon rst start of the control
panel or if no information is previously set, zero is

displayed on the numerical display.
When the desired period has been selected,
press CONFIRM to enter the time programming

procedure; keep the key pressed for approximately
10 secs. to save the data and exit from the

procedure.

To quit the procedure without saving the data press

NEXT for three seconds.

CONFIRM : conrms the value and passes to the
following item (START TIME).
NEXT: exits the programming procedure without

data backup.

[+]: sets the watering time (0 to 59 minutes).
[-]: sets the watering time (0 to 59 minutes).

SETTING WATERING
START TIME: HOURS

Use keys [+] and [-] to set the watering start time.

Upon rst start of the control panel or if no
information is previously set, zero is displayed.

When the desired start time has been selected,
press CONFIRM to enter the minute programming

procedure; keep the key pressed for 10 secs. to
save the data and exit from the procedure.
To quit the procedure without saving the data

press NEXT for three seconds.

CONFIRM: conrms the value and passes to the

following item (MINUTES).

NEXT: exits the programming procedure

without data backup.

[+]: sets the start time (1 -12).
[-]: sets the start time (1 -12).

SETTING WATERING
START TIME:
MINUTES

Use the function keys [+] and [-] to set the minutes
of the watering start time.

Upon rst start of the control panel or if no
information is previously set, zero is displayed.
When the desired value has been selected, press

CONFIRM to enter the AM/PM programming

procedure; keep the key pressed for approximately
10 secs. to save the data and exit from the

procedure.

To quit the procedure without saving the data press

NEXT for three seconds.

CONFIRM: conrms the value and passes to the

following item (AM/PM).

NEXT: exits the programming procedure

without data backup.

[+]: sets minutes of start time (00 -59).
[-]: sets minutes of start time (00-59).

PROGRAMMING
PM/AM

Press key [+] to select PM (icon on) and [-] to

set AM (icon off). Press CONFIRM to return to
selection of a new programme number (section

2.3.4).

To quit the procedure without saving the data

press NEXT for three seconds.

CONFIRM: conrms the item and returns to

selection of a new programme.

NEXT: exits the programming procedure

without data backup.

[+]: selects PM (icon PM on).
[-]: selects AM (icon AM on).

NOTE ON PROGRAMMING MODES

1) Watering starts (P01-P10) need not be programmed in chronological order: the
control panel performs the watering cycle as nearer as possible to the real time by
temporarily creating an order in automatic mode.

2) The watering starts (P01-P10) need not be programmed following a chronological
order: some positions may be left empty by setting time to zero.

3) The programme cycle can be changed at any time.

2.4 - MANUAL FUNCTIONS

The user interface of the control panel presents a liquid crystal display with
dedicated icons, a numerical display and four function keys.

When the icon MAN ashes in the main
menu (section 2.1), press CONFIRM to enter
the manual procedure.
CONFIRM: enters the clock programming
procedure.
NEXT: passes to the following function of the
main menu (MAN).
In this screen, the keys + and – are disabled.

MANUAL FUNCTIONS

NOTE: the icons printed in grey indicate that they are blinking. The rain sensor and

the battery icons are on or off according to the actual charged state of the battery and
the ground conditions (wet or dry).

Use the keys [+] and [-] to select ON/
OFF; select the desired function and press
CONFIRM to enter the watering time setting

screen (following screen).
To quit the manual function control procedure
and return the main menu (section 2.1) press

NEXT.

CONFIRM: conrms the selection and passes

to the following item (TIME).
NEXT: exits the manual function control.
[+]: selects ON/OFF mode (cyclic

check).
[-]: selects ON/OFF mode (cyclic

check).

MANUAL WATERING
ON/OFF SETTING

Use the function keys [+] and [-] to set the

watering time hours. Upon rst start of the
control panel or if no information is previously

set, zero is displayed.
When the desired time has been selected,
press CONFIRM to enter the minute
programming procedure.

To quit programming without saving the data

press NEXT.

CONFIRM: conrms the value and passes to

the following item (MINUTES).
NEXT: exits the programming procedure

without data backup.
[+] : sets the watering time (0 to 11

hours).
[-]: sets the watering time (0 to 11

hours).

MANUAL SETTING OF
WATERING TIME: HOURS

Use the function keys [+] and [-] to set the

watering time minutes. Upon rst start of the
control panel or if no information is previously

set, zero is displayed on the numerical
display.
When the desired time has been selected,
press CONFIRM to enable the opening pulse

of the solenoid valve and display the on

status (following screen).

To quit programming without saving the data

press NEXT.

CONFIRM: conrms the value and passes to

the following item (EV ON).
NEXT: exits the programming procedure

without data backup.

[+]: sets the watering time (00 to 59

minutes).

[-]: sets the watering time (00 to 59

minutes).

MANUAL SETTING
OF WATERING TIME:
MINUTES

After the opening pulse given by the solenoid
valve, the irrigator xed icon and ON are

displayed on the numerical display.
To exit from the manual function control
procedure and return to the main menu
(section 2.1)
press CONFIRM.

CONFIRM: exits from the manual and return

to the main menu.

NEXT: disabled.
[+]: disabled.
[-]: disabled.

SERVICE NOTES

Watering is active until the set manual time has
elapsed: to close the solenoid valve and stop watering

return to the manual function and select OFF.
If the manual watering is added to an automatic cycle
(P01-P10), the manual cycle will be performed rst.
If CONFIRM is pressed with the time set to zero,

the valve does not open and the system will be as

programmed.

EXITING FROM THE MA­NUAL FUNCTIONS

NOTE ON MANUAL OPERATION

1) The manual watering cycle comes before a programmed automatic cycle.

2) If a watering start has been programmed during a manual opening, the automatic
watering cycle will not operate.

3) In manual mode it is possible to disable the programmed watering cycle during operation.

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