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Irritrol MC-12E User Manual

Irritrol MC-12E
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MC-E (Blue)
Installation Instructions and
Programming Guide
For Controller Models: MC-4E, MC-6E, MC-8E, MC-12E,
MC-18E, MC-24E, MC-30E, MC-36E, MC-42E & MC-48E
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Irritrol MC-12E Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeIrrigation Controller
Number of Zones12
Stations12
DisplayLCD
Weather Sensor CompatibleYes
EnclosureIndoor/Outdoor
Number of Programs4
Number of Start Times4 per program
Rain DelayYes
Electrical Output24V AC
Surge ProtectionYes
Battery BackupNo
Master Valve/Pump StartYes
Sensor InputYes
Water Budget0% to 200%
Electrical Input120V AC
Voltage24V
Watering Days7 days per week

Summary

Control Wires Installation

Control Wires Installation

Instructions for routing and connecting valve control wires between solenoids and the controller terminals.

Sensor Installations

Rain Sensor Installation

Connecting a rain sensor to automatically suspend watering during rain events.

Power and System Diagnostics

Power Source Installation

Safely connecting the MC-E controller to a 120 VAC power source following electrical codes.

System Setup: Security Features

Security Password Setup

Enabling and managing a four-digit password to prevent unauthorized access to settings.

System Setup: Master Valve Control

Set Master Valve ON or OFF per Station

Enabling or disabling the master valve for individual stations as needed.

Program Setup: Station Assignment

Assign Station and Runtime to a Program

Associating specific stations and their watering durations with a program.

Program Setup: Station Runtime Management

Enter/Modify/Delete Station Runtimes

Adding, changing, or removing station runtimes for programs, including batch operations.

Program Setup: Start Time Configuration

Set Program Start Times

Defining up to eight distinct start times for each watering program.

Program Setup: Managing Start Times

Program Setup: Watering Day Schedules

Set Schedule to Days of the Week / Exclusion Days

Selecting specific days for program operation or excluding certain days.

Program Setup: Skip Day Scheduling

Water Budget Adjustment Feature

Adjust the Global Water Budget

Modifying the global watering percentage to conserve water based on seasonal conditions.

Program Erase Operations

Controller Data Management and Reset

Reset the Controller

Performing a complete factory reset, erasing all data and settings.

Station Test Functionality

Controller Options: Start Sensor Integration

Controller Options and Rain Off Feature

Semi-Auto Operation Mode

Manual Operation Mode

Flow Sensor System Overview

Flow Sensor Installation Guide

Installing the flow meter and connecting sensor wires to the controller.

Flow Sensor Setup and Configuration

Enable/Disable Flow Sensing

Activating or deactivating the flow sensing feature for system monitoring.

Catastrophic Flow Protection

Install Critical Flow Shut-off Master Valve

Installing a master valve for emergency shut-off of unscheduled flow.

Flow Sensor Model and Unit Settings

Set Flow Sensor Model

Selecting the correct flow sensor model and size code for accurate readings.

Read/Learn Station Flow Value

Teaching the controller the normal flow rate for each station.

Flow Sensor Settings and Alarm Management

Set Overflow Percentages

Defining maximum flow limits to trigger overflow alarms.

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