Gardena 1867 - 7. TROUBLESHOOTING; Common Operational Issues; LED Indicator Meanings

8. TECHNICAL DATA
Soil Moisture Sensor Unit Value (Art. 1867)
Connection cable m 5
Outdoor operating temperature °C 5 – 50
Storage temperature °C – 20 – + 60
Batteries required 2 x alkalimanganese (alkaline) batteries type LR6 (AA) (Mignon)
Operating time of the batteries approx. 1 year with alkaline batteries (min. 2000 mAh)
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Watering is switched on
although soil is damp
Defective or loose sensor cable. v Check the sensor cable and the connections.
Batteries spent / inserted incorrectly /
wrong batteries used.
v Replace the batteries / insert correctly / use alkaline
batteries.
Air is trapped at the sensor tip. v Remove the trapped air (see 3.INITIAL OPERATION
To plant the sensor ).
Watering is not switched on
although soil is dry
Sensor is in a dip in the ground. v Insert the sensor in the correct position
(see 3. INITIAL OPERATION
To select the
correct location
).
Switching point is selected too dry. v Select the switching point “damper”.
LED battery flashes red Batteries of the sensor are flat. v Replace the batteries of the sensor.
LED battery illuminates red Sensor is defective. v Contact the GARDENA Service.
NOTE: For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service department. Repairs must only be done by GARDENA service
departments or specialist dealers approved by GARDENA.
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