Holman Dial Ezy, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...IRRIGATION CONTROLLER 4 or 6 Station Model INSTRUCTION MANUAL SUITABLE FOR INDOOR USE ONLY OTHERWISE WARRANTY IS VOID Dial Ezy DialEZY Controller 4 6 Station Instruction Manual Rev03 indd 1 10 06 2016 11 28 AM ...

Page 2: ...1 Run A Single Station 11 Run A Program 12 Other Features Stop 12 Stacking Start Times 12 Automatic BackUp Program 12 Fitting a Rain Sensor Optional 13 Rain Off Mode 14 Water Budgeting 14 Installation Instructions Mounting The Controller 15 Electrical Hook Up 15 Field Wiring Connections 16 Terminal Block Layout 16 Power Supply Connections 17 Connection Of Valves 17 Pump Hook Up Connections 18 Elec...

Page 3: ...h water similar garden areas are often grouped together and put into the same start program as they need to be watered on the same days These stations valves will water in sequential order from the lowest number at the start time or times nominated and on the days selected Maximum watering duration for a station valve is 12 hours and 59 minutes This controller has a 7 day calendar with individual ...

Page 4: ...hing to ON OFF position Fuse Location Remove cover to access fuse Terminal Cover Remove to access terminals for solenoid valve wires and to annually replace 9 volt block battery Programming Buttons Used for adjusting the programmed information Indoor Controller Model DialEZY Controller 4 6 Station Instruction Manual Rev03 indd 2 10 06 2016 11 28 AM ...

Page 5: ...day when the watering program will commence 4 2 Set Watering Days These are the nominated days when the automatic system will be active 4 3 Set Station Run Times This sets the watering duration required for each station valve Programming Instructions This controller has been designed with four separate starts programming schedules to allow different garden areas to have their own individual wateri...

Page 6: ...un time the flower beds pergola areas are watered with micro spray nozzles Each area is put into a separate program Programming Example 1 2 3 4 START TIME Start Time 1 4 00am 20 20 20 30 10 5 MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY Start Time 2 6 00am Start Time 3 5 00am Start Time 4 7 00am WATERING SCHEDULE RUN TIME minutes P...

Page 7: ... for easy programming Tips to help eliminate programming confusion Complete the spare watering planner When setting one push of the button will increment one unit Holding one button down will fast scroll through the units During programming only the flashing values are able to be set Adjust using or buttons Pressing will scroll forward through the settings in an orderly sequence Pressing will scro...

Page 8: ... restrictions may require this feature Press button until the year month day are shown The year will be flashing Use or to adjust Press button and the month will flash Use or to adjust Press and the day will flash Use or to adjust TIP To return to the clock press or turn dial to another position Before proceeding ensure your watering planner has been completed From this you should be aware of whic...

Page 9: ...ss the hour will flash Use or to adjust Note AM PM is set correctly Press the minutes will flash Use or to adjust if required To turn an active start time off turn the dial to the Set Start times position Select the start number required using the button and then press until the hour is flashing Use or until OFF is shown OFF position is between 12 and 11pm TIP TIP Setting Start DialEZY Controller ...

Page 10: ...ess the button to set the day off if required followed by to advance Continue until all seven days have been set ON or OFF Odd Even Day Selection Optional In some regions users are only allowed to water their gardens on ODD dates if their house number is ODD or on EVEN dates when their number is EVEN This controller allows this to be done simply by setting the relevant selection of ODD or EVEN and...

Page 11: ...VEN is shown Press the button and ODD will be shown Press the button and ODD 31 This feature may be required in areas where water restrictions are enforced Note Remember to set the 365 day calendar when setting the clock or this feature will be out of sequence Interval Day Selection Interval 1 will be flashing This means that watering will occur every day To change the interval day press the butto...

Page 12: ...c cycles will take place TIP To adjust the Run time in minutes press and use or To set the run time in hours press and 0 will appear and flash To adjust use or If not required press and advance to station 2 by pressing the button Continue until all the stations in Start 1 have been set with a run time or if a station or stations are not required to be active in this particular program ensure that ...

Page 13: ...se or to adjust and to advance Run A Single Station Turn the dial to Run Single Station There will be a one second pause Use to advance to the required station and to adjust the run time then or Maximum run time is 12 hours 59 minutes If the water supply is from a pump system it is critical to ensure all outputs are connected to a valve Any output NOT connected to a valve should be linked back wit...

Page 14: ...tandard 9 volt alkaline block battery should be fitted to the battery snap supplied to maintain the clock accuracy and hold the automatic programs during power outs Manual Operations cont Run A Start To manually run a complete start once for the run times as set in the automatic schedule turn the dial to the Run a Start position Start 1 will be shown in the display To run start 1 leave or advance ...

Page 15: ...wire into the common C the other into the 24VAC Polarity not applicable It is important to move the sensor switch back to the ON position after completing your manual watering cycle TIP New Sensor wires Remove link connector NOTE Far left 24VAC Terminal is active To fit a rain sensor follow this procedure 1 The sensor switch accessed on the fascia must be up in the ON position To over ride the sen...

Page 16: ... The word Off will appear in the display This means the automatic programs will not come on but the programmed information is still retained in the memory To re activate the automatic start times turn the dial back to the Auto position DialEZY Controller 4 6 Station Instruction Manual Rev03 indd 14 10 06 2016 11 28 AM ...

Page 17: ... controller from the key slot located in the back of the case Make sure the head is properly seated inside the controller case Additional screws may be inserted through the holes in the lower corners of the controller case WARNING 1 All electrical work must be carried out in accordance with these instructions following all applicable Local State and Federal codes or warranty will be void 2 Disconn...

Page 18: ... tighten screws Do not over tighten as this may damage the terminal block 3 A maximum of 0 5 Amps may be supplied by any output Check the inrush current of your solenoid coils before connecting more than two valves to any one station Installation Instructions Terminal Block Layout The terminal block is laid out as follows GLOSSARY 24VAC 24VAC Power Supply C Common valve wire input P Master valve o...

Page 19: ...ing or supplying motors i e Air conditioners pool pumps refrigerators etc Lighting circuits are suitable as a power source Connections to the unit are as follows Valve wires can enter the controller through rear Connection Of Valves Up to two 24VAC Solenoid Valves can be connected to each station output and wired back to the common COM thus DialEZY Controller 4 6 Station Instruction Manual Rev03 i...

Page 20: ...the controller common For systems supplied with water from a pump unused stations MUST be connected back to the last used station to eliminate the possibilty of the pump running against a closed head Failure to do so could lead to pump damage The diagram shows an 6 station controller with 4 active stations valves Unused stations must be linked back to the last used station Use insulated cable Dial...

Page 21: ...MPS To Solenoid Valves 24 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 75 AMPs max To the Master Valve Pump Start 24VAC 0 25 AMPs maximum Note Transformer and fuse capacity must be compatible with output requirements Overload protection Standard 20mm 1 Amp fuse Power failure 9 Volt block type battery maintains clock starts for up to 4 6 weeks Permanant memory feature wil hold the programs and last clock time during power outag...

Page 22: ...you to easily wire them back to the controller maintaining your valve watering sequence 4 Disconnect valve wires from the terminal block 5 Remove the complete unit from the wall 6 Carefully wrap the complete unit in protective wrapping and pack in a suitable box Return to your service agent or the manufacturer Note Tampering with the unit will cancel the Guarantee 7 Replace your controller by reve...

Page 23: ...lock with known working station wire If the faulty valve still does not work on the known working connection then the solenoid coil is faulty The panel may need to be repaired Check wiring and joints If unit works manually check settings Check fuse and field wiring Check instruction book to ensure programming correct If keypad still not responding return panel to supplier or manufacturer Check num...

Page 24: ...tering Planner 1 2 3 4 START TIME Start Time 1 Start Time 2 Start Time 3 Start Time 4 WATERING SCHEDULE RUN TIME minutes PROGRAM DialEZY Controller 4 6 Station Instruction Manual Rev03 indd 22 10 06 2016 11 28 AM ...

Page 25: ...tering Planner 1 2 3 4 START TIME Start Time 1 Start Time 2 Start Time 3 Start Time 4 WATERING SCHEDULE RUN TIME minutes PROGRAM DialEZY Controller 4 6 Station Instruction Manual Rev03 indd 23 10 06 2016 11 28 AM ...

Page 26: ...of the product or incidental or consequential damages including damages to other parts of any installation of which this product is part The guarantee shall not apply to any equipment which is found to have been improperly installed set up or used in any way not in accordance with the instructions supplied with this equipment or to have been modified repaired or altered in any way without the expr...