Programming The Controller; Getting Started - Toro Custom Command 36 Station Manual Del Usaurio

PROGRAMMING THE
CONTROLLER
This section covers the following topics:
•

Getting started

• Setting the current time and date
• Erasing any prior programs
• Setting the station run time
• Selecting Master Valve/Pump Start on/off
• Setting the program start times
• Selecting the days to water
GETTING STARTED
The unique modular design of the Custom Command enables you to easily
remove the timing module (TM) from the cabinet and take it anywhere for
handy programming– even to your favorite easy chair! Just release the
faceplate pull latches, unplug the TM ribbon cable, then remove the TM
by releasing the plastic catch. Now, by installing a 9-volt alkaline battery
you can program and review your watering schedules and have it ready to
operate upon completion of the installation. (See battery installation
instructions on page 4.)
Note: To extend battery life, the display will automatically turn off after
two minutes of inactivity. To restore the display, simply turn the function
dial to any position.
WHAT IS A WATERING PROGRAM?
In basic terms, a watering program is a set of instructions which tells the
controller when to start a watering cycle, which stations to operate during
the cycle, which days the cycle will be active and how long each station
will operate during the cycle. The Custom Command has four independent
watering programs for your use. Separate programs are usually used to group
stations with similar watering requirements. For example, one program to
water lawns in full sun every day and another program to water lawns in
partial shade only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Trees and shrubs
using drip irrigation could run on a separate program for example once
every two weeks. The garden area requirements might include watering
every other day. As you can see, the availability of four programs allows
you to have unique watering programs for your varied landscape needs.
Since water pressure and delivery rate is variable, the controller program
stacking feature enables you to limit the number of programs which can
operate simultaneously; controlling low pressure watering situations.

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