Acclima SC24 - SC24-36 Controller; Introduction; Controller Components

Installation and Operation Manual
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SC24-36 Controller
Introduction
Congratulations
on your purchase of the Acclima SC24/36, the finest soil moisture
sensor irrigation controller on the market. You have joined in conserving water—earth's
most important resource.
Suspended Cycle™ Irrigation
The Acclima SC24/36 is a Suspended Cycle™ irrigation controller that utilizes advanced
Acclima Digital TDT™ soil moisture sensors that report accurate soil moisture readings
to the controller regardless of soil type, temperature, compaction or soil chemistry. Like
conventional controllers the SC24/36 uses watering schedules to determine when a zone
will irrigate, but unlike conventional controllers the zone will not water during a given
watering cycle if there is already sufficient moisture in the soil.
At the beginning of each programmed watering cycle the controller takes a moisture
reading from the sensor governing that program. If the moisture is above the 'watering
threshold' you have set for that program, the watering cycle will be suspended until the
next programmed start time. If the moisture level is below the 'watering threshold' then
the full cycle will run as programmed.
During wet or cool periods you will notice less watering activity from your Acclima system.
During hot, dry periods you will notice more watering activity.
The Acclima SC24/36
is an advanced controller allowing you to maximize the efficiency
of your sprinkler system. The controller allows for simultaneous multiple zone watering
based on your settings. You have the flexibility to set each zone to run on a conventional
timer program or on a sensor-controlled program. These options allow for customization
of the controller to your unique sprinkler system.
Controller Components
1. LCD Display
2. Controller SOFT buttons – The button's function
varies with each screen.
3. Controller Adjustment buttons (Press and Hold to
repeat)
4. Front Cover – The front cover is weatherproof and
includes a security lock.
5. Controller Dial
Auto/Run
– The normal
position for automatic
irrigation. The controller will
run in any knob position
except the OFF position.
Off – Add/Remove Hardware
– Shuts the system down. This position is also used to
install or remove sensors and flow meters.
Watering Schedule
– Knob position for setting the days or schedules on which each
watering Program will run.
Watering Start Times
– Knob position for setting the start times for each watering
Program.