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Irritrol Dial Series User Manual

Irritrol Dial Series
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DIAL SERIES
CONTROLLERS
OWNER’S
MANUAL
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11, 14, 16, 18, 24, 30 and 36 stations
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Irritrol Dial Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Start Times3 start times per program
EnclosureIndoor/Outdoor
Rain Sensor CompatibleYes
Master Valve/Pump StartYes
Cycle and SoakYes
Manual OperationYes
Enclosure RatingNEMA 3R
Zones4, 6, 12
Programs3 independent programs
Watering Schedule7-day calendar
Power SourceAC power
Backup Battery9V battery
MountingWall mount
ProgrammingDial
Water Budget10% to 200%
Watering Duration1 minute to 6 hours per zone
Backup MemoryNon-volatile memory

Summary

Location of Parts

Control Dials and Buttons

Details on the function dial, program select switch, advance, and on/off buttons for controller operation.

Display and Indicators

Information on the digital display, program LEDs, and water budget indicator for monitoring controller status.

Programming Controls

Covers water budget, program erase, options, and time/day/station settings for programming watering schedules.

Operational Modes and Connectivity

Explains valve testing, rain off, auto run, semi-automatic modes, terminal strip, battery, transformer, and short wire.

Installing and Wiring the Controller

Site Selection and Mounting

Guidelines for choosing an appropriate location and mounting the controller securely.

Power Connection

Instructions for safely connecting the controller to the electrical power supply.

Valve Hook-ups and Testing

Procedures for connecting and testing the controller's valve wiring.

Pump Start Relay and Backup System

Details on connecting pump start relays and the function of the backup system.

Sensor Port Installation

Guidance on installing and connecting rain off and start sensors.

Electronic Circuit Breaker

Explanation of how the electronic circuit breaker protects against shorts.

Programming the Controller for Watering

Watering Plan Development

Guidance on creating effective watering plans and understanding watering cycles.

Setting Current Time, Day, and Programs

Instructions for setting the controller's current time, day, and managing program cycles.

Station and Day Scheduling

Procedures for setting station watering times and selecting watering days.

Watering Start Times Management

Details on setting, displaying, and cancelling watering start times, including Program B.

Manual Operation

Manual Station Control

How to manually turn stations on, off, or stop current watering.

Rain Delay Features

Instructions for temporary rain off and programmable rain off settings.

Using Advanced Features

Water Budgeting

Adjusting watering times by a percentage for seasonal needs.

Six-Day Watering Schedule

Configuring the controller for a 6-day watering calendar instead of 14-day.

Seconds and Hours Watering Time

Options to program watering times in seconds or hours for program B.

Loop Operation and Delay

Setting up loop watering cycles and programming delays between cycles.

Troubleshooting

Valve Operation and Flow Errors

Diagnosing and resolving issues with valves not turning on or staying on.

Programming and Display Errors

Addressing problems like cannot program, skipped cycles, or no display.

Circuit and System Errors

Troubleshooting 'FUSE' displays, 'Err 1/Err 2', and other circuit-related faults.

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