HydroPoint WeatherTRAK 2-Wire - Table of Contents

WeatherTRAK 2-Wire Controller Installation Guide
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CONTENTS
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 3
How does the WeatherTRAK 2-wire controller work? ..................................................................................... 3
The Five Components .................................................................................................................................... 3
WeatherTRAK 2-Wire Devices ........................................................................................................................ 4
Total Supported Devices and Limits ............................................................................................................... 4
Maximum Concurrent Valves ...................................................................................................................... 5
Wire Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting Devices to the Spring Clamp Terminals ...................................................................................... 6
LED Light System ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2-Wire Status LED lights ............................................................................................................................. 8
Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Installation Procedure ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Step 1 — Install the WeatherTRAK 2-Wire Controller ................................................................................... 11
A. Mount the Enclosure: Wall Mounting Instructions ......................................................................... 11
B. Connect the Controller to AC Power .............................................................................................. 12
C. Insert Station Keys if Applicable ..................................................................................................... 13
D. Connect a Flow Sensor (if applicable) ............................................................................................ 13
E. Install a Rain Switch (if applicable) ..................................................................................................... 14
Step 2 — Assign Each Decoder to a Station ................................................................................................
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Assigning a Single Valve Decoder to a Station ......................................................................................... 18
Assigning a Dual Valve Decoder to a Station ............................................................................................ 19
Assigning a Master Valve, Flow Sensor or Pump Start Decoder ................................................................ 20
Reassigning a Decoder ............................................................................................................................. 21
Programming a Direct Connect Master Valve ........................................................................................... 23
Programming a Direct Connect Flow Sensor ............................................................................................ 24
Step 3
— Install Valve Decoders onto the 2-Wire Path .................................................................................. 25
Best Practices............................................................................................................................................ 26
Step 4 — Ground the System ....................................................................................................................... 28
Using the Line Surge Arrestor ................................................................................................................... 28
Step 5 — Connect the Two - ‐ Wire Path to the Controller ............................................................................... 30
Step 6 —
Configure the 2 - ‐ Wire on the WeatherTRAK Control Panel ............................................................. 30