The Processes
Precipitation Rate Gathering - Initial Controller Installation Process
Review the System Installation
Make note of the following:
1. A descriptive name for each active station on the controller.
2. The manufacturer of the irrigation nozzles on each station.
3. The spacing of heads for each station (general observation only).
4. The pressure at the heads (general observation only).
5. For retrofit applications, the age of the irrigation system
components, especially the sprinkler nozzles and piping. (The
performance of these components is likely to degrade over time.)
6. All other station properties are gathered and entered on the
Installation and Program Settings worksheet and into the
controller at this time.
Enter the Station Precipitation Rate in the Controller
1. If the precipitation rate of the station is known from an irrigation
design or other calculation; enter it in the station’s properties.
This is most common with new irrigation installations.
2. If the precipitation rate is not known, such as a retrofit
installation, set the station “sprinkler type” to the type of heads
that are installed on that station. The controller will set a default
precipitation rate for you.
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