Toro EVOLUTION Series User Manual
EVOLUTIONTM Series Controller
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Controller Introduction
Timing Mechanism - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
Internal Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Home Screen Messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Setup Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Installation
Cabinet Installation/Template - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Power Supply Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Zone Expansion Module Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Battery Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Valve, Pump Relay and Sensor Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Time and Date Setup
Editing Time and Date - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Changing the Time and Date Format - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Schedule Setup
Water Days - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Schedule Start Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Zone Runtimes Setup- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Water Now
Manually Activate a Schedule - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Manually Activate a Specic Zone(s) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Manually Activate All Zones- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Water O
Turn O Current Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Water O - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Advanced Functions
Zone Runtimes- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Zone Details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Schedule Starts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
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Schedule Details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Maximum Schedule- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Type- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Weekday Scheduling- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Even Day Scheduling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Odd Day Scheduling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Interval Day Scheduling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Restrictions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Set Monthly Adjust - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Set Schedule as Grow In- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Erase Schedule - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Set MV/Pump Delay - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Set Zone Delay - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Set MV/Pump In Delay - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Sensors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Diagnostics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Firmware - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Firmware Update - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Factory Reset- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Help/Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Alerts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Contact Toro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Set Time/Date - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Load From USB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
Save to USB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
Preferences
Set Language - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Set Display Contrast - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Set Clock Format - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Set Date Format - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Set the Beginning of the Week - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Specications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back Cover
Electronic Compatibility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back Cover
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ank you for purchasing Toro’s new EVOLUTION
irrigation system. e EVOLUTION
to handle even the largest of residential irrigation systems. EVOLUTION
automating your irrigation needs. Using the bundled EVOLUTION
data to further automate irrigation. And lastly, the controller is housed in a rugged and durable case allowing for years of maintenance-free
service and steadfast performance. If you have any questions or problems with our controller, please call us toll-free at 1-800-367-8676 and
we will be happy to answer your questions and resolve any problem you might have.
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controller is easily expandable from 4-zones to 8- and even 12-, giving the controller the ability
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Series Controller delivering unprecedented control and ease-of-use of your
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allows a rain sensor or soil sensor to be attached further
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software for your PC, you can use online evapotranspiration (ET)
Controller Introduction
Timing Mechanism
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– LCD Screen
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– Water O Button. Use to turn o scheduled and manually activated watering. For extended watering o, you can select
1-14 days or Remains O.
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– Water Now Button. Use to manually activate a schedule, specic zone(s) or All Zones Test.
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– Schedules Button. Use to set your active watering day(s), schedule start(s) and zone runtime(s).
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– Adjust Water Button. Adjust your watering percentage per schedule or zone.
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– Review Button. Use to review your schedule parameters.
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– Advanced Button. Use to access the controller’s advanced features from zone and schedule details to sensor setup and
controller diagnostics.
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– Home Button. Use to display the controller’s activity and alert messages.
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– Help/Setup Button. Use to access and clear alerts, set the controller’s time and date, locate Toro contact information
and local Toro service providers, as well as modify controller preferences such as the display language and time and
date format. Use Setup also to save or load a schedule to or from your USB device.
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– Up and Down Arrow Buttons. Use to navigate up or down through the menu items. ey is also used to modify
parameters.
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– Left and Right Arrow Buttons. Use to navigate between menu parameters. e button is also used to revert back
to previous menu selections.
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– Select Button. Use to select a menu item or enter and save parameters.
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– LED Indicator. Indicates that Water O is active (constantly lit) or an Alert condition is detected (blinking).
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Internal Components
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– Zones and Sensor Terminals
VALVE TEST – Use this terminal to test a valve for proper function.
24VAC – 24 VAC Power Source
GND – Power Source Ground
SENSOR – Sensor Terminals
MV PUMP – Master Valve Terminal
COM – Zones’ and Master Valve Common Terminals
1, 2, 3 and 4 – Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4 Terminals
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– Zones’ 5, 6, 7 and 8 Expansion Module Socket
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– Zones’ 9, 10, 11 and 12 Expansion Module Socket
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– Schedules USB Flash Drive Connector
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– 9 Volt Battery Compartment
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– Power Supply Terminal Compartment
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– Smart ConnectTM Module
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– EMOD-4, Four-Zone Expansion Module (available separately)
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– EMOD-12, Twelve-Zone Expansion Module (available separately)
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Home Screen Messages
HOME
01:09PM
NEXT START 06:00AM
ALERT: PRESS HELP
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Title Bar
HOME
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Main Display
01:09PM
SCHEDULE A/B/C OR AUX
SCHEDULE A GROW IN
NOT WATERING TODAY
NOT ACTIVE TODAY
WED
01/08
TUES
01/08
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e battery icon indicates that the controller’s VAC power is o and the timer is running under the
battery power.
Note: e 9-volt battery is used to retain schedule parameters and will not activate any zones when
the VAC power supply is o.
Display the current time, day of the week and date.
Indicates which schedule (A, B or C) or auxilliary is associated with the displayed status. If only
Schedule A is active, EVOLUTION
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will not display the Schedule “A”, “B” and “C” or AUX.
Indicates the displayed schedule is set as Grow In. e Grow In option is set in the Schedule Details
under the Advanced menu.
Indicates that the displayed schedule will not water that day.
e displayed auxilliary schedule (Aux) will not activate that day.
ZONE 1 00:05
WATERING COMPLETE
SCHEDULE COMPLETE
NEXT START 06:00AM
DELAY 00:05
SOAK 00:05
RAIN HOLD
NEXT START 06:00AM
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Message Bar
ALERT: PRESS HELP
WATER OFF 04 DAYS
Indicates that Zone 1 is active with a 5-minute remaining runtime. Pressing the Right arrow will
deactivate the running zone and activate the next zone (if additional zones are scheduled) in the schedule
regardless of the remaining runtime.
e displayed schedule completed its watering cycle.
e displayed auxilliary schedule (Aux) completed its cycle.
Indicates the next start time of the displayed watering or auxilliary (Aux) schedule.
Indicates that the controller is performing a zone delay before the next zone in the schedule is activated.
e zone delay is set in the Schedule Details under the Advanced menu.
Indicates that the active zone is performing a soak delay before continuing operation. e soak delay is
set in the Zone Details under the Advanced menu.
Indicates that the rain sensor is activated and the schedule is delayed until the rain sensor dries up.
If rain delay is set, the controller will indicate Rain Hold until the rain delay expires.
e scroll down arrow indicates that additional information are available. Use the Down arrow to
reveal the additional message(s).
Indicates that the controller detected a condition that needs user attention. Check the alert messages in
the Alerts menu under the Help/Setup function. For a list of the Alert messages and description, please
refer to the Alert Messages section on page 20.
Indicates that scheduled watering has been suspended for the indicated days. Watering can be turned o
from 1–14 days, Remains O or will operate at the next scheduled start.
SYSTEM OK
Indicates that the system is functioning as expected.
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Setup Screen
WELCOME
INITIALIZING
PLEASE WAIT . . .
Upon power up, the initialization screen will display briey. On initial power up, the EVOLUTIONTM will display the SETUP screen. is
SETUP screen is only accessed during initial power up or after a factory reset is performed.
Set Language
Select the preferred display language. Select from English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Portuguese.
Step 1 – While LANGUAGE is selected, press the Right arrow or SELECT .
Step 2 – Use the Up
Press SELECT
Step 3 – Press the
HOME button to return to the main screen.
Set Date Format
Step 1 – Use the Down
Step 2 – Use the Up
Press SELECT
Step 3 – Press the
HOME button to return to the main screen.
SETUP
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
DATE FORMAT MM/DD/YY
CLOCK 12 HOUR
TIME 12:01AM
DATE 01/01/13
BEGIN WEEK SUNDAY
or Down arrows to select from English (default), Spanish, French, German, Italian or Portuguese.
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arrow to select DATE FORMAT. Press the Right arrow or SELECT .
or Down arrows to select MM/DD/YY (Month/Day/Year) (default) or DD/MM/YY (Day/Month/Year).
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Set Clock Format
Step 1 – Use the Down
Step 2 – Use the Up
Step 3 – Press the
arrow to select CLOCK. Press the Right arrow or SELECT .
or Down arrows to select 12 HOUR (default) or 24 HOUR. Press SELECT .
HOME button to return to the main screen.
Set the Current Time
Step 1 – Use the Down
Step 2 – Use the Left
arrow to select TIME. Press the Right arrow or SELECT .
or Right arrows to navigate between the Hour and Minute positions. Use the Up or Down
arrows to set the correct values. Press SELECT when nished.
Step 3 – Press the
HOME button to return to the main screen.
Set the Current Date
Step 1 – Use the Down
Step 2 – Use the Left
arrow to select DATE. Press the Right arrow or SELECT .
or Right arrows to navigate between the Month, Day and Year positions. Use the Up or Down
arrows to set the correct values. Press SELECT when nished.
Step 3 – Press the
HOME button to return to the main screen.
Set the Beginning of the Week
Step 1 – Use the Down
Step 2 – Use the Up
Press SELECT
Step 3 – Press the
arrow to select BEGIN WEEK. Press the Right arrow or SELECT .
or Down arrows to select SUNDAY (default) or MONDAY as the beginning of the weekly schedule.
when nished.
HOME button to return to the main screen.
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Installation
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t'PS0VUEPPSNPEFMDPOUSPMMFST - Protection from irrigation spray, wind and snow. A
tAccess to the sprinkler control valve wiring and optional accessory wiring.
tAccess to a grounded AC power source (within 4' [1.2 m] for indoor models) which
shaded location is recommended.
is not controlled by a switch or utilized by a high current load appliance, such as a
refrigerator or air conditioner.
t'PS*OEPPSNPEFMDPOUSPMMFST - Inside a garage or other structure which will provide
protection from the weather.
can provide the following conditions:
Cabinet Installation
Use this page as a template to mark the screw location of the EVOLUTION
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ere are two mounting options for the EVOLUTION
to mount the cabinet with three screws and the second option allows you to mount the
cabinet with two screws. For safe and reliable operation, select an installation site that
Step 3 – Drill 1/8" (3mm) pilot holes at the marked locations.
Step 4 – Secure the cabinet with screws.
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Option 2
Step 2 – Mark the mounting screw location
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Step 3 – Drill 1/8" (3mm) pilot holes at the marked locations.
Step 4 – Secure the cabinet with screws.
Step 2 – Mark the mounting screw location
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upwards. Removing it from the cabinet allows you to access the
mounting location.
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and detach it from the cabinet by pulling the bottom portion
Step 1 – Unplug the controller panel ribbon cable. Open the front panel about
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cabinet.
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