Getting Started - Orbit WaterMaster 57004 Manual Del Usuario

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Notable Programming Features
Two Watering Programs—Summary
The controller gives you the option of using any or all of these independent
programs. Note that each station can independently be set to either A or B or
both A and B programs.
Program A—Days
Any or all days in a two week schedule can be set to water. This program lets you
schedule selected stations to water on specific days of the first and second weeks.
At the end of the two weeks, Program A repeats continuously.
Program B—Interval, Odd, Even
Provides two options: One for odd or even day watering and another for an
interval ranging from every day to every 28th day. This feature is designed to
meet the growing needs and restrictions imposed by local governments and
to conserve water.
The controller automatically calculates odd and even days (by date) for each
month and makes adjustments for leap years to provide true odd and even
watering. An interval of "1" will water every day, an interval of "2" will water
every other day, and so on.
Program A+B—Combined
This setting allows the stations to water under a combination of the A and B
programs. This feature is especially useful for new grass (for watering up to 8
times per day) and allows greater flexibility in scheduling watering. If both
the A and B programs are scheduled to water on a specific day, the station
will water multiple times per day.
Start-Time Stacking
The controller has the intelligence to "stack" start times that might overlap. If
you enter two or more start times that overlap (in the same or in different
programs), the controller will not activate two stations at the same time.
Instead, the controller activates the first program cycle and then activates the
next program cycle(s) in sequence after the first program finishes its preset
watering duration.
The controller will not stack to the next calendar day. This prevents the con-
troller from violating an odd or even day watering schedule.
Manual and Semi-Automatic Modes
The controller gives you a number of manual and semi-automatic modes for
flexibility in watering. You can override the controller' s automatic program-
ming in a variety of ways.
User-Selectable Rain Delay
Unique watering delay button cancels program for 24, 48, or 72 hours (user-
selectable), then resumes automatically.
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s e c t i o n
Programming the controller can be accomplished in just a few basic steps.
Before you begin programming, it is important to install the batteries, set the
time of day and date, and determine a watering plan.
Install the Batteries
The controller requires two AA alkaline batteries to keep the program in
memory in case of AC power loss. In a typical installation, fully charged bat-
teries should provide sufficient power for approximately one year of protec-
tion. Therefore, we recommend changing the batteries annually.
Remove the battery cover by sliding it to the left.
Insert two AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment.
Return the battery cover to its closed position.
Weak or missing batteries can cause the time, date, and program to be erased
after a power failure. If this happens, you will need to install fully charged
batteries and reprogram the controller.
Note: Batteries alone will not operate the valves in your sprinkling system. The 24-
volt transformer must be plugged in and have power to operate your system normally.
Set the Time of Day and Date
If this is the first time the controller has been programmed, you should press
the small recessed button labeled
tory installed fail-safe program [See Figure 2].
MANUAL CLEAR
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FIGURE 2: Programming Keys
Do not press the button again unless you want to completely remove all
RESET
your programming.
Turn the rotary dial to the
SET TIME
12:00 AM will appear in the display with three arrows pointing to the year,
month, and day.
Press and hold the + button to advance the clock to the correct time of day.
Use the – button to go in reverse [See Figure 3]. When the correct time of
day is reached, press the button to lock in the time.
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does not affect the fac-
RESET RESET
NEXT
PROGRAM
RESET
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RAIN DELAY
ENTER
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