WeatherTRAK 2-Wire Controller Installation Guide
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Wire Specifications
Use the following recommended wire.
Wire Size: 12 or 14 AWG
Construction: Special irrigation control wire
Conductor: 2 same gauge solid core conductors conforming to ASTM B-33, B-3, or B-8
Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) conforming to UL-493 or UL-719 for thermo-plastic-insulated style UF
(underground feeder)
Outer Jacket: Low density, high molecular weight polyethylene (PE) with a thickness of 0.045”
Temperature: 60°C (140°F)
Voltage: 600 volts RMS max
Example of approved wire:
Coleman Cable #51452
Paige P7072D, P7296D, P7350D, and P7354D
Regency 14/2 and 12/2 Maxi Cable, Toro Decoder Cable, and Hunter Decoder Jacketed Service Wire
DEC12/2BE and DEC14/2BE.
Connecting Devices to the Spring Clamp Terminals
The chassis board inside the enclosure has the following spring clamp terminals:
Two-Wire Direct Connect Terminals
4 Master Valve terminals
4 Common terminals
Two-Wire Connection and programming Terminals
3 2-Wire connection terminals
1 decoder station programming push release terminal
Other Terminals
1 Main 24VAC terminal