Toro DDCWP User Manual

DDCWP™ Series

Waterproof, Battery Controller

CONTROLLERS

Finally, a battery-powered, water­proof controller that programs just
like its A.C. counterpart!

Introducing the DDCWP Series,
Toro’s waterproof version of the
popular DDC™ controller series.
Using latching solenoids and
battery-power, the DDCWP is
100% waterproof to IP68
standards, making it ideal
for mounting in valve boxes
or outside.

Available in 2, 4, 6, or 8-station
models, the DDCWP waterproof
controller features an exclusive,
patent-pending virtual dial
interface that guides a user
through simple programming
functions. A convenient mounting
bracket and waterproof connectors
are included with each model.

DDCWP Controller

DDCWP Custom Mounting Bracket Toro latching solenoid

WATERPROOF

IP68

SUBMERSION

STANDARD

DDCWP Controller

Worldwide Headquarters

The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.toro.com

GB

Form Number: 200-2730

©2005 The Toro Company – All Rights Reserved.

2, 4, 6 and 8 stations

Features exclusive to DDCWP Controller

• Fully waterproof and submersible to 2m (6’), per
IP68 standard

• Convenient mounting bracket included for easy
installation in valve boxes or other tight spaces

• Compatible with wired rain sensor

•Waterproof connectors included for all stations,
master valve and optional sensor

•2 x 9V alkaline batteries provide sufficient power
to last entire irrigation season; (program retention
completely independent using internal coin battery)

• Low battery indicator visible in LCD screen

• Unique power feature verifies sufficient voltage level
for turning stations off before turning any stations on

Shared Features of DDC and DDCWP

•Toro exclusive “digital dial” technology simulates
the simplicity of a mechanical dial

• Large LCD display

•3 independent, stacking programs, easily identified
within “digital dial” interface

•3 Start Times per Program

•1 to 240 minute run times

• Multiple watering days options

- 365 day calendar

- 7 day calendar, 14 day interval

- Odd/Even day watering, with 31st day exclusion

•0 to 200% Seasonal Adjust (Water Budget) setting
in 10% increments, by program

• AM/PM or 24-hour time option

•True manual and manual program start

• Built-in Rain delay

• Programmable Master Valve

• Convenient program review feature

• Easy to read faceplate in English
and symbols (multi-language

overlays on A.C. models)

•5 Year program retention, with
on board coin battery

• Default program if loss of power
occurs

• Conforms to electromagnetic
compatibility directives (CEE,
FCC and C-Tick)

Electrical Specifications

• Operates using 2 x 9V alkaline
batteries (not supplied).

• Operates one Toro latching
solenoid per station and one
latching solenoid equipped
master valve

• Maximum distance between
controller and a latching
solenoid using 1.0 mm

2

(AWG

#18) sized wire: 60 m (197’)

• Controller is compatible with all
Toro valves accepting latching
solenoids (model DCLS or
equivalent) and select
competitive valve models/
latching solenoids

• Accepts Toro TRS RainSensor™
and other wired rain sensors

Mechanical Specifications

•Weight without 9-volt batteries:
672 grams (23.3 ounces)

• Dimensions:

12.6 x 14.5 x 4.9cm
5" x 5

3

/4" x 115/16" (H x W x D)

• Operating temperature:
0° - 60°C (32° - 140° F)

Specifying Information

For Example:

When specifying a 4 station DDCWP controller with 9-volt power supply,

you would specify:

and

* Available with DDCWP models only

DDCWP-4-9V 4 x DCLS

Description Optional Stations Power Supply Optional

DDC - Digital WP - Waterproof 2 - 2 station* 120 - 120 V a.c. OD - outdoor AC model
Dial Controller 4 - 4 station 220 - 220 V a.c. DCLS - latching solenoid

6 - 6 station 240 - 240 V a.c. for WP models
8 - 8 station 9V - 9V batteries*

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