Rain Bird WP 8 User Manual

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WP SERIES
WP 2 / WP 4 / WP 6 / WP 8
09/2004
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Rain Bird WP 8 Specifications

General

Number of Stations	8
Cycle and Soak	Yes
Manual Watering	Yes
Programs	4
Start Times per Program	8
Rain Delay	Yes
Type	Battery-operated controller
Watering Days	7

Summary

Wiring and Installation

Wiring to Electric Valves

Details controller capacity, master valve usage, and wiring important notes.

Rain Sensor Wiring

Instructions for connecting the optional Rain Sensor RSD-BEx.

Sensor Activation Indicator

How the rain sensor activation is displayed on the controller.

Controller Setup and Basic Programming

Battery Installation and Initial Setup

Steps for connecting batteries and initial startup procedures.

Accessing Programming Menus

How to enter the protected programming menu and basic menu options.

Setting Clock and Day

Configuring the current time and day of the week on the controller.

Setting Watering Days

Selecting specific days of the week for watering programs.

Setting Watering Time per Station

Defining watering duration for each station and assigning it to a program.

Setting Watering Start Times

Configuring the start times for watering cycles.

Advanced Controller Functions

Controller Status Screen and Rain Delay

Viewing system status and setting the Rain Delay feature.

Water Budget Adjustment

Using the Water Budget feature to adjust watering time percentages.

Manual Operation Modes

Initiating single station or cycle watering manually.

Station Testing

Performing a test cycle for all stations to verify irrigation system.

System On/Shutdown Control

Enabling or disabling programmed watering and setting weather shutdowns.

Support and Compliance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses problems like stations not starting or continuous irrigation.

Technical Assistance and Warranty

Contact information for support and warranty details.

Declaration of Conformity

Statement of conformity to EU directives for electromagnetic compatibility.