Raindrip WeatherSmart RSC600i, Installation & Programming

Page 1: ...Smart Controller Installation Programing RSC600i watch the video at raindrip com smart SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmng_Bklt 3 31 09 4 51 PM Page 1...

Page 2: ...acting Technical Support MODEL NO SERIAL NO Additional Support If additional support is required after reading the instructions in this guide then Internet Video Support or Technical Phone Support is...

Page 3: ...gramming Edit Schedule 13 16 Auto Run ON SKIP OFF 17 Water Now 18 Disabling Smart Mode 19 Rain Sensor Switch 20 Operational Notes 21 Status Indicators 22 FAQ 23 Troubleshooting 24 Programming Aid Intr...

Page 4: ...of the programmed watering duration during the hottest months of the year and reduces watering durations for cooler months Watering duration compensation factors are based on 10 years of historical we...

Page 5: ...m smart Installation Programming 2 illustration 3 E E D A B D C A Controller B Wires C Valves and Solenoids D Sprinkler Zones E Drip Irrigation Zones Irrigation System Overview SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrm...

Page 6: ...tion Programming 3 Package Contents Smart Controller Docking Station AC Power Supply Mounting Hardware a 8 X 11 4 Screws 4 b Drywall Anchors 4 Installation Programming Guide Registration Card SmrtCntr...

Page 7: ...s Audible beeps to alert for low batteries wiring faults and other user interface actions Skip function allows for manual interruption of watering schedule for yard work and other activities Water Now...

Page 8: ...WATERING SCHEDULE page 13 16 Auto Run Change operating mode to ON SKIP OFF page 17 Water Now Manual watering Start Stop page 18 A C Power Connection External power connection Valve Solenoid Wire Termi...

Page 9: ...Overview RSC600i watch the video at raindrip com smart Installation Programming 6 SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmng_Bklt 3 31 09 4 56 PM Page 6...

Page 10: ...strippers Power drill if drywall anchors are to be used 1 4 drill bit if drywall anchors are to be used Sprinkler wire 18 gage solid copper wire recommended Installation Requirements Note If replacin...

Page 11: ...station on the wall Using the docking station as a template mark the four screw locations on the wall If drywall anchors are needed drill a 1 4 hole in the wall at each marked location Insert a drywa...

Page 12: ...Connections Insert the common wire from the solenoids to a COMMON terminal white at the bottom of the docking station Zone Wire Connections Insert one control wire from a specific solenoid zone 1 to...

Page 13: ...cking station Slide the controller downward until it is firmly seated at the bottom of the docking station Confirm UNDOCKED indicator is turned off The controller is ready for programming and operatio...

Page 14: ...DAYS option Programming Settings watch the video at raindrip com smart Installation Programming 11 1 Press SETTINGS button 2 Adjust CURRENT DATE Press ENTER 3 Adjust CURRENT TIME note AM or PM Press E...

Page 15: ...gnized Check the entered zip code number Use a neighboring zip code if necessary 5 Select WATERING DAYS option Press ENTER Option 1 see page 13 WATER ON SPECIFIC DAYS OF WEEK Option 2 see page 14 WATE...

Page 16: ...se Programming Aid to facilitate watering schedule programming pages 25 thru 30 2 Press EDIT SCHEDULE button 3 Adjust number of watering CYCLES for each day 4 After CYCLES have been set for all days t...

Page 17: ...id to facilitate watering schedule programming pages 25 thru 30 2 Press EDIT SCHEDULE button 3 Select ODD DATES or EVEN DATES 4 Adjust number of watering CYCLES then press ENTER 5 Repeat for all ZONES...

Page 18: ...ion Programming 15 AM PM Start time Cycle Zone Duration 6 Adjust DURATION 1 99 minutes Set DURATION for the hottest month of the year 7 Adjust START TIME note AM or PM Press ENTER 8 Repeat for remaini...

Page 19: ...le entries can be reviewed and corrected at any time during programming by pressing the EDIT SCHEDULE button START TIMES and DURATIONS are restricted so that watering cannot cross midnight The automat...

Page 20: ...is in automatic watering mode SKIP Controller will skip watering for a selected time period 1 Input DURATION 1 to 99 hours 2 Press ENTER to start the skip cycle After SKIP cycle completes the control...

Page 21: ...R NOW Notes To stop a manual watering cycle press the WATER NOW button again After a manual watering cycle is complete the controller will return to the previous operating mode ON SKIP or OFF The oper...

Page 22: ...ow disabled To enable Smart mode repeat steps 1 5 above and enter your local ZIP CODE as shown on page 12 Conventional Timer Mode Notes The ZIP CODE indicator will flash slowly as a reminder the contr...

Page 23: ...w terminal blocks ignore color of sensor wires NOTE The controller cannot send a watering signal to valve solenoids if the jumper wire is removed and a rain sensor is not connected Actual watering wil...

Page 24: ...o reactivate the LCD display press and hold any button for 2 seconds Battery power is used for keeping current time and for undocked programming only when A C power is not available power loss or undo...

Page 25: ...cept current time will be maintained during battery replacement ZIP CODE ERROR The entered zip code was not recognized See SETTINGS on page 12 ERROR CHECK VALVE WIRES A wiring fault was detected durin...

Page 26: ...o I need more than one cycle or start time per day If your landscape soil is not easily penetrated by moisture or the landscape is sloped it can be beneficial to run a short watering cycle first to lo...

Page 27: ...Y indicator is on Replace batteries b ERROR CHECK VALVE WIRES indicator is on Note zone on display Check Repair shorted wires or faulty valve solenoid No watering occurs when controller shows watering...

Page 28: ...30 MIN 6 00 P 3 4 2 FRONT LAWN LOCATION 0 0 0 2 Odd Even Specific Days of Week 2 Number of watering CYCLES per day CYCLE 1 1 25 Programming Aid Introduction If watering on Specific Days of Week ZONE...

Page 29: ...S 0 1 2 3 or 4 Water 2 times per day on EVEN dates of the month DURATION Water 20 minutes on the first cycle CYCLE 1 Water 30 minutes on the second cycle CYCLE 2 START Start first cycle CYCLE 1 at 4 0...

Page 30: ...ATION the next available START time is 4 25 AM 45 min 5 min 5 15 AM Programming Aid Example watch the video at raindrip com smart 27 Option 1 Example WATER ON SPECIFIC DAYS OF WEEK ZONE SU MO TU WE TH...

Page 31: ...1 20 MIN 4 00 A 2 30 MIN 6 00 P 3 4 1 45 MIN 4 25 A 2 60 MIN 6 35 P 3 4 1 10 MIN 5 15 A 2 10 MIN 10 00 A 3 10 MIN 7 40 P 4 10 MIN 10 00 P 4 LOCATION 2 BACK LAWN 3 2 LOCATION 2 LOCATION FLOWER BEDS Spe...

Page 32: ...mber of watering CYCLES per day ZONE SU MO TU WE TH FR SA ODD EVEN DURATION START 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 LOCATION LOCATION 3 LOCATION 2 Odd Even Specific Days of Week 1 CYCLE SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmn...

Page 33: ...mber of watering CYCLES per day ZONE SU MO TU WE TH FR SA ODD EVEN DURATION START 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 LOCATION LOCATION 6 5 LOCATION 4 Specific Days of Week Odd Even CYCLE SmrtCntrl_InstlltnPrgrmn...

Page 34: ...Zone Output 24VAC 0 25amps Battery Power Two 2 AA alkaline not included Depending on battery usage batteries should be replaced once a year do not use lithium or rechargeable batteries Operating Tempe...

Page 35: ...ong an implied warranty lasts and some do not allow exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty will be i...

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