Toro EVOLUTION Series WEATHER SENSOR Installation Manual
EVOLUTION® Series Add-On:
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EVOLUTION® Series Add-On:
EVO-WS Weather Sensor
EVO-WS Weather Sensor
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing Toro’s new EVOLUTION Series
Controller with the EVO-WS Weather Sensor Add-On. With the
Weather Sensor Add-On, you will quickly realize savings in
both time and money while keeping your garden healthy and
beautiful.
e EVO-WS Wireless Weather Sensor system is designed
exclusively for your Toro EVOLUTION Series Controller to
continuously monitor and adjust automatic watering to suit
current watering needs.
e Wireless Sensor system consists of a remote Weather
Sensor. e sensor detects current sunlight level, temperature and
rainfall, then transmits this information wirelessly to the
Smart Connect™ (offered seperately) device plugged into the
EVOLUTION Series Controller. e controller then adjusts the
Specifications
• Dimensions:
2.75” (7 cm) W x 7” (17,8 cm) H (over 2” [5 cm] antenna) x 6.25” (15,9 cm) D (over 4” [10,2 cm] mounting
bracket)
• 9V Alkaline battery (included)
running time to provide the optimum
amount of water required for the
next watering day.
To familiarize yourself with
EVO-WS Weather Sensor system,
please take a few moments to read
through this guide in its entirety.
FCC-ID: OF7WS9
IC: 3575A-WS9
• RF reception range:
1000’ (305 m) LOS (line of sight)
• Operating temperature range:
14° – 140° F ( -10°– 60°C)
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Table of Contents
Specications 1
Weather Sensor Overview 3
Installation 4
Smart Connect® 4
e SD Card Explained 4
Adding the Sensor to the Controller 4
Adjusting the Rain Sensor reshold 7
Weather Sensor 7
Basic Operation 9
Menu Navigation 9
Getting to the Sensors Menu 9
Weather Sensor Menu 10
Current Adjust 10
Temperature 10
Rain Status 10
Freeze O 10
Dryout Days 10
Water Adjust 10
Update Time 11
Average % Days 11
My Location 11
Signal Strength 11
Battery Level 11
Battery Replacement 12
Review 13
Resetting to Factory Defaults 13
Wireless Communication Problems 13
Toro Warranty and Support 14
Installation Notes 15
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Weather Sensor Overview
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1. Rain Sensor Test Pin
Pressing the test pin simulates operation of the Rain Sensor
by transmitting a signal to the Smart Pod.
2. Rain Sensor Adjustment Cap
e Rain Sensor sensitivity is adjustable to suspend
watering at 1/8”, 1/4”,, 1/2” and 3/4” (3 mm, 6 mm, 12
mm and 19 mm) of accumulated rainfall.
3. Solar Collector
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Solar radiation and temperature are used by the Smart Pod
to calculate and adjust watering to suit current weather
conditions.
4. Battery Compartment
A 9V Alkaline battery (installed) can provide Weather
Sensor operation up to ve years.
See battery service information on page 9 for additional
information.
5. QuickClip™ Mounting Bracket
e QuickClip bracket design enables the Weather Sensor
to be easily installed and aligned.
6. Antenna
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Installation
EVOLUTION® Smart Connect®
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SD Card Explained
e supplied SD card contains forty years of weather data
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for all latitudes, longitudes, and zip codes in North America.
When the weather sensor's location is entered in the controller
(page 6), historical weather data is loaded into the controller.
In the event your controller loses connectivity to the weather
sensor, the controller will use the the historical weather data to
determine the irrigation run time until connectivity is restored.
Adding the Sensor to the Controller
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For the EVOLUTION® controller to communicate with
the weather sensor, the sensor (with its unique ID) must be
“added” to the controller.
(For assistance with menu navigation, please see the "Menu
Navigation" section on page 9.)
1. Press ADVANCED then .
2. to ADD/REMOVE DEVICE. to conrm.
ADVANCED
→
ZONE DETAILS
SCHEDULE STARTS
SCHEDULE DETAILS
SENSORS
→
ADD/REMOVE DEVICE
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3. to WEATHER. to ADD. to conrm.
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ADD/REMOVE DEVICE
WEATHER
SOIL 1 ADD
SOIL 2 ADD
SOIL 3 ADD
→
AUX 2 ADD
ADD
4. e EVOLUTION® controller waits for the identication
signal from the weather sensor.
To activate the sensor:
For new sensors, press and hold the Test Pin for 10-15
seconds. A red LED, viewable from the lower vent area,
will illuminate twice after 10 seconds (if not already
active).
ADD/REMOVE DEVICE
PRESS TEST PIN OR
5. Activate the sensor.
e EVO-WS Weather Sensor is shipped with the
battery circuit deactivated. It is necessary to activate the
sensor prior to installation.
WAIT FOR SIGNAL
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CANCEL
If the sensor is already installed, there are two ways to
establish communication:
• Go to the sensor and press and
release the test pin for 15 seconds
- OR -
• Simply wait 30 minutes for the
sensor to communicate with the
controller.
Return to the controller.
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