K-Rain PRO-LC, Installation, Programming, And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...MODULAR IRRIGATION CONTROLLER INSTALLATION PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...he equipment off and back on again the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from the receiver 4 consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to this equipment could v...

Page 3: ...ingle Station Manually 10 Valve Locator 10 Test All Stations 11 Special Features 12 Seasonal Adjust 12 Station Delay Overlap 12 Pump On Off 13 Sensor 13 Clear 14 Save 14 Restore 15 Permanent Day Off 16 Program Display 16 Installation 17 Door Removal 17 Mounting the Controller 18 Field Wire Entrances 18 Connecting Valve Wires 19 Pump Start Master Valve Wiring 20 Rain Sensor Installation 20 Powering...

Page 4: ...est cycles RUN LCD DISPLAY Displays the time of day and day of the week During programming shows the results of entered commands During watering shows the valve that is on and the minutes remaining in its run time DOWN UP BUTTONS Used to set time date and to make program changes MANUAL START NEXT BUTTON Used to start a selected irrigation program manually or to manually advance watering from one s...

Page 5: ...roller will turn on automatically to meet ANY programmed water schedules The Pro LC controller has three separate programs A B and C Multiple programs allow valves automatic operation with different watering days and start times You can program any valve to run in one or more of the three programs 1 To select a program press the PROGRAM select button on the front panel to select program A B or C 2...

Page 6: ...e press the BACK or NEXT buttons Because of variations in plant watering needs the Pro LC has three separate programming options A B and C Each program is completely independent of each other and the controller will automatically stack programs that overlap This allows for all programmed watering to occur because only one program will run at a time and in alphabetical order Only one start time per...

Page 7: ...s DOWN or UP buttons to set current day 7 To set the current month press the NEXT button The word MONTH will be flashing in the display 8 Press DOWN or UP buttons to set current month 9 To set the current year press the NEXT button The word YEAR will be flashing in the display 10 Press DOWN or UP buttons to set current year 11 Return the dial to AUTO NOTE The Pro LC controller can be set for eithe...

Page 8: ...nate a watering start time press DOWN or UP buttons until OFF appears in the display The OFF setting is located between 11 45 p m and 12 00 a m 5 When additional start times are needed press NEXT button to display next watering start time Repeat steps 4 through 6 for setting additional start times 6 Return the dial to AUTO The Pro LC controller can be programmed to operate within four different wa...

Page 9: ...tton to advance to the next day of the week Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all days of the week have been set 5 Return the dial to AUTO 1 Use the PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON to select the program A B or C you wish to assign odd or even watering 2 Press the BACK and NEXT buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY until ODD or EVEN appears in the display 3 Return the dial to AUTO 08 SET CUSTOM OPERATION SET ODD EVEN OPERATION OD...

Page 10: ...minutes or minutes seconds Press BACK and NEXT buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY to toggle between setting When a full program operation is needed the user can manually start any of the three A B or C programs 1 Use the PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON to select the program A B or C you wish to manually operate 2 Turn the dial to AUTO or RUN PROGRAM 3 Press MANUAL START NEXT button to start the selected program 4 The d...

Page 11: ...gram run time If station has a zero run time OFF use PROGRAM SELECT BUTTON to select a different program Stations with a zero run time OFF can not be manually activated Only stations with a previously programmed run time can be manually started Locating a valve in an irrigation system may be needed for maintenance or repair Without the correct tools locating the valves can be time consuming The Pr...

Page 12: ...isplay shows TEST 2 Press the MANUAL START button to begin the test feature The display will now show RUN along with its remaining run time for the first available station 3 To change default test time press UP or DOWN While the test program is running the display shows the station number currently operating along with its remaining run time The controller will run each station in numerical sequen...

Page 13: ...AL ADJUST Display will show SEASONAL ADJUST 100 2 Press UP or DOWN buttons to set the percentage in 10 degree increments 3 Return the dial to AUTO STATION DELAY OVERLAP The station delay overlap feature allows the user to insert a global time delay or overlap between the end of any station s watering cycle and the beginning of the next station s watering cycle Station delay is used in systems that...

Page 14: ...WN buttons to activate ON or deactivate OFF the station 6 Return the dial to AUTO SENSOR The SENSOR ON OFF feature allows the user to enable or disable the SENSOR terminals for each individual station The on off feature is used in irrigation systems where it is desirable for a Rain Sensor to operate or not operate for a specific station s 1 Turn the dial to SPECIAL FEATURES Display will show DELAY...

Page 15: ... CLEARED before automatically advancing to the next available feature 5 Return the dial to AUTO SAVE The SAVE feature allows the user to save all current programing This allows the user to quickly and easily restore any saved program s should they be changed 1 Turn the dial to SPECIAL FEATURES Display will show DELAY 0 00 2 Press the NEXT button until SAVE is displayed 3 To enter the SAVE feature ...

Page 16: ... 2 Press the NEXT button until RESTORE is displayed 3 To enter the RESTORE feature press the UP or DOWN button and the display should now show RESTORE 4 Press the NEXT button to restore any previously SAVED program s Display will briefly show RESTORD before automatically advancing to the next available feature 5 Return the dial to AUTO SPECIAL FEATURES 15 RESTORE ...

Page 17: ...dvance to next day of the week 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all non watering days have been selected 6 Return the dial to AUTO NOTE All days visible at the top of the display will become non watering days regardless of programming The Pro LC program display feature provides a complete visual overview of any program contents From this one screen the user can see all programmed Watering Days the num...

Page 18: ...equired Installation should be done at least 15 feet away from a pump start relay or any high draw motors such as air conditioners and refrigerators For ease of installation the enclosure door and main panel can be removed 12 inches of horizontal clearance to the left is necessary to fully open the hinged door 1 Open the enclosure door and swing it to the left until fully open 2 Using both hands g...

Page 19: ...ppropriate fastening device for the type of wall material into the mark for the keyhole Hang the controller on the keyhole slot making sure the fastener is secured on the narrow neck area of the keyhole slot Making sure the controller is level drive an appropriate fastener s in the lower circular hole s The Pro LC controller has two plugs available for the routing valve pump start and sensor wires...

Page 20: ...umbers are engraved in the mid box with the following numbering 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 and 12 2 Connect the common field wire from all valves to the terminal screw located at the left side between the Sensor and P Pump terminal screws 3 Only use code approved wiring for underground installation CONNECTING VALVE WIRES ...

Page 21: ...uld cause pump or system damage should the unused station be turned on Pump operation with no flow dead head could cause over pressurization of the system or the pump to overheat All electrical connections and wiring must be made according to local building codes 1 Open the cabinet door 2 Connect the two rain sensor wires to the two terminals marked SENSOR located at 3 and 4 screw terminals NOTE I...

Page 22: ... the cabinet should be used to bring AC power wires and conduit into the power junction box FOR INDOOR CONTROLLER ONLY Pro LC is powered with either 115VAC or 220VAC which must be noted when ordering the unit Installation is easy Simply plug connector from the controller with the connector on the end of the plug pack The Pro LC controller is powered with either 115VAC or 220VAC which must be noted...

Page 23: ...pth 3 7 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Transformer Input 115VAC 60Hz or 220 VAC 50 60Hz Transformer Output Outdoor Unit 24VAC 1 amp Indoor Unit 24VAC 1 amp Maximum Output Outdoor Unit 24VAC 0 75 amp Indoor Unit 24VAC 0 75 amp includes Master Valve Pump Start For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated external to the equipment DEFAULT SETTINGS The Pr...

Page 24: ...to SET PROGRAM START TIMES and enter a start time s if needed page 5 Change permanent day programming if needed page 14 Restore primary AC power Turn the dial to PROGRAM DISPLAY and check program Watering Day s If missing turn the dial to SET WATERING DAYS and enter watering day s if needed page 6 Check LCD Display for BYPASSED or SENSOR Set Rain Sensor Switch to the Bypassed position Restore prim...

Page 25: ...tripped electrical Breakers or fuses Perform a controller RESET If no permanent damage occurred the controller will accept programing commands and function normally Turn the dial to PROGRAM DISPLAY and check program s for additional start time s If unwanted start times are present turn dial to SET PROGRAM START TIMES and remove page 5 Programs stack when another program start time occurs while ano...

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Page 28: ...een modified repaired or altered in any way without the expressed consent of the manufacturer This warranty shall not apply to any batteries or accessories used in the equipment covered under this warranty or to any damage which may be caused by such batteries If the controller develops a fault the product or main panel must be returned in adequate packing with 1 a copy of your original invoice 2 ...