Rain Bird RC-4Bi User Manual

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RC-4Bi
RC-7Bi
RC-1260Bi
Instruction
Manual
RC-7BI MODEL SHOWN
(The RC-4Bi has a 20-minute pause position between station #4 and "REST.")
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Refer to Figure 1
A. HOUR DIAL with 23 CYCLE START PINS: The HOUR dial contains 23 pins for
scheduling automatic "Starts" on any hour (except midnight—which is day changeover
time). Embossed characters provide quick identification for each hour, AM or PM,
noon and midnight. Captive type pins are designed for simple push-pull operation.
B. DAY DIAL with 14 SCHEDULING PINS: The calendar DAY dial contains 14 cap-
tive pins for scheduling irrigation everyday or any day within a two week range. Each
pin represents a 24 hour period beginning at midnight. Embossed characters are on
the dial, adjacent to each day of the week.
C. STATION SELECTOR/INDICATOR DIAL: The STATION selector/indicator dial
contains the timing controls (D) for each of the stations. The dial automatically rotates
during a watering cycle with the current station appearing at the top, under the station
pointer. REST indicates the system is off and no watering is taking place. The dial is
also used for manual selection of any station for semi-automatic operation.
Figure 1

Rain Bird RC-4Bi Specifications

General

Number of Zones	4
Display	LCD
Mounting	Indoor/Outdoor
Stations	4
Voltage	24 VAC
Cycle and Soak	Yes
Rain Delay	Yes
Manual Watering	Yes
Outdoor Use	Yes
Type	Irrigation Controller

Summary

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

HOUR DIAL

Dial with 23 pins for scheduling automatic starts on any hour. Embossed characters for quick identification.

DAY DIAL

Calendar dial with 14 pins for scheduling irrigation everyday or any day within a two-week range.

STATION SELECTOR/INDICATOR DIAL

Dial containing timing controls for each station. Rotates to show current station or OFF.

STATION TIME CONTROL KNOBS

Individual time controls for each station, adjustable up to 60 minutes. Includes OFF position.

OPERATIONAL MODE SWITCH

2-position switch for AUTO, manual timed, or OFF (rainy weather) operation.

FUSE

1.5 AMP Slow Blow fuse protects the controller from current overload.

INDICATORS

Identifies current station, time, and day of the watering schedule.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP

CONTROLLER MOUNTING

Details for mounting the controller cabinet on a wall, including clearance and hole marking.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Guidance on wiring installation according to local codes, including valve output and master valve wiring.

ATTACHING TRANSFORMER

Instructions for connecting the plug-in transformer to the controller, including wire connections.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKOUT

Steps to verify controller operation after installation, including dial rotation and mode switch.

SETTING THE CONTROLLER

Procedure to set the correct time and day on the controller clock using the HOUR and DAY dials.

OPERATION MODES

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

Steps to set watering days using the DAY dial and start times using the HOUR dial pins.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC OPERATION

How to operate the controller for a single station manually by turning the STATION dial.

RAIN SHUTDOWN

Method to interrupt all irrigation using the MODE switch in the OFF position.

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

Information on the controller's low maintenance requirements and troubleshooting guidance.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Lists common difficulties, their possible causes, and recommended remedies for system issues.