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HydroPoint WeaterTRAK ET plus - User Manual

HydroPoint WeaterTRAK ET plus
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9 & 12 station models

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Summary

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your WeatherTRAK ET plus

Overview of the Controller

Details the main controls and features of the WeatherTRAK ET plus controller.

Selecting and Adjusting the Settings

Explains how to navigate and modify the controller's settings using its interface.

Chapter 2: Setting Up Your WeatherTRAK ET plus

Setting the Irrigation Start Time

Configures the primary start time for irrigation cycles managed by the controller.

Setting the Water Window

Defines a specific time frame during which irrigation is permitted to operate.

Setting the High ET Start

Establishes a secondary start time for watering during periods of high evapotranspiration.

Setting the Clock

Sets the accurate date and time for the controller's operation and scheduling.

Setting the Time Zone

Configures the controller to the correct local time zone for accurate operations.

Setting Auto Daylight Savings

Enables or disables automatic adjustment for Daylight Saving Time.

Setting the Maximum Active Stations

Specifies the total number of active stations wired to the controller.

Viewing the Serial Number

Displays the unique serial number of the WeatherTRAK ET plus controller.

Viewing the Phase Integrity

Shows the signal strength for wireless reception, important for ET Everywhere service.

Locking on a Phase

Selects a specific phase for activation, used during ET Everywhere service setup.

Displaying the Microzone

Shows the controller's specific location identifier for ET updates.

Displaying the WT Version

Displays the current software version of the WeatherTRAK ET plus controller.

Setting the Stacking Option

Configures sequential versus simultaneous station operation for irrigation schedules.

Setting the Water District Number

Assigns a water district number for participation in agency programs.

Setting the Radio Antenna

Configures the controller to use either the internal or an external radio antenna.

Activating WeatherTRAK ET plus

Final step to activate the controller with the ET Everywhere service.

Chapter 3: Programming Your WeatherTRAK ET plus

Setting Schedules

Defines water day patterns for irrigation schedules (A and B).

Introduction to Programming

Overview of the different programming modes and their functionalities.

Fully Automated Program

Automates irrigation programming based on landscape parameters and ET data.

User Program With ET

Allows manual entry of irrigation parameters, adjusted by ET Everywhere service.

User Program No ET

Manual irrigation programming without ET service adjustments.

Copying

Duplicates station settings to other stations for efficient programming.

Reviewing

Displays detailed irrigation schedule information for each station.

Adjusting

Fine-tunes station runtimes in "Fully Automated" mode by percentage.

Chapter 4: Using Special Features

Viewing Run

Displays the current operational status and active stations of the controller.

Watering Manually

Allows immediate manual start of irrigation for specific stations or all stations.

Using Rain Pause

Temporarily suspends all irrigation for a set number of days.

Understanding Alerts

Provides status alerts for key controller functions and potential issues.

Using ET

Allows viewing of current daily and weekly evapotranspiration (ET) values.

Using Display Adjust

Adjusts the contrast of the controller's display for better readability.

Using Help

Accesses support information and contact details for HydroPoint Customer Service.

Setting to Off

Stops all controller operations until switched back to RUN or another mode.

Activating WeatherTRAK Rain Service

Enables the WeatherTRAK Rain Service for rainfall monitoring.

Setting the Zip Code

Configures the controller's zip code for local ET data.

Setting the ET Zone

Sets the ET zone number for receiving local ET updates.

Displaying the Group Number

Shows the assigned group number for grouping controllers for ET messages.

Setting the Maximum Backup ET

Sets a backup ET value for communication failure events.

Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

Getting Started

Initial steps for setting up the irrigation system and controller.

Setup Controller

Guides through the basic controller configuration steps.

Activate

Instructions for activating the controller with customer service.

Schedules

Explains how to set water day patterns for irrigation schedules.

Programs

Details on modifying station-specific irrigation program settings.

Copy

Features for copying program settings between stations or restoring defaults.

Review

How to view projected irrigation schedules for each station.

Adjust (Auto Mode Only)

Fine-tuning station watering times in 5% increments for auto mode.

Manual

Instructions for manual irrigation operation for specific or all stations.

Rain Pause

Steps to suspend irrigation for a specified duration.

Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide

Alert Troubleshooting

Guidance on diagnosing and resolving various status alerts from the controller.

The Controller Programs Correctly But the Stations are Not Irrigating

Steps to troubleshoot why stations fail to irrigate despite correct programming.

Is Your Landscape Too Wet?

Adjusting settings to correct over-watering issues in the landscape.

Is Your Landscape Too Dry?

Adjusting settings to correct under-watering issues in the landscape.

Feature Adjust is Not Working

Troubleshooting steps if the feature adjustment function is unresponsive.

Controller Just Installed, Activated and Still Beeping

Resolving issues with a newly installed and activated controller that is beeping.

What the Beeps Mean

Explains the different beep codes and their meanings for controller status.

The Display is Blank

Steps to diagnose and fix a blank display screen on the controller.

The Display is Frozen

Troubleshooting steps for a controller display that has become unresponsive.

ET Display has a “P” After It

Explains the meaning of the "P" indicator in the ET display.

Week 1 in the Review Screen is Much Different

Understanding discrepancies in Week 1 data within the Review screen.

The Display in REVIEW Shows “99+” Minutes

Explains the "99+" indication for runtime in the Review screen.

Appendix C: Site Data Gathering

Introduction

Overview of collecting site-specific data for irrigation program calculation.

The Processes

Outlines the methods for gathering precipitation rate and other site data.

Appendix D: FCC Information

Electrical

Details electrical specifications and fuse replacement for the controller.

HydroPoint WeaterTRAK ET plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerHydroPoint
CategoryWeather Station
InstallationProfessional installation recommended
ModelWeatherTRAK ET Plus
ConnectivityEthernet
SensorsRainfall, Temperature, Humidity, Solar Radiation, Wind Speed, Wind Direction
Power SourceBattery Backup
Weather DataEvapotranspiration (ET), rainfall, temperature, solar radiation, wind speed
User InterfaceWeb-based interface