Weathermatic SmartLine Controller User Manual

In order to calculate run time, the controller must know
theexpected precipitation rate for eachzone. Use NEXT
and BACK buttonsto move between zones. Use UP
andDOWN buttons to set zone to OFF or to
specify the precipitation rate.
Precipitation
rate can be
entered
twoways: by sprinkler type or by specicprecipitation rate. If
youdo not know the specicprecipitation rate forthe zone,
you can selectthe sprinkler type, orwatering equipmentused
on that zone: Spray,Rotor, Drip, or Bubblerirrigation. The
SmartLine®controller will apply adefault precipitation rate for
the sprinkler type selected. If youknow the specic
precipitation rate expected for the zone,stated by the sprinkler manufacturer, you can use the UP
andDOWN buttons to scroll past the sprinkler types and select thatnumber. For USA users, inches per hour
will be displayed (.2 to3.0 inches per hour). Numeric precipitation rate resolution is0.01 in/hr below the 2.0
in/hr setting. For international users, thecontroller will display precipitation numbers in centimeters
perhour. As a rule in SMART mode, the lower the precipitation rateentered, the longer the zone run time
will be to achieve requiredplant life needs. For zones selected to use set Zone Run Timesrather than
SMART run times, select STD setting Sprinkler Type.Program features and operations are supported with
STD zones, including Run/Soak, and STD zones may run within SMARTprograms or separately.
4.2.2 Plant Type for Zones
This position is used to specify thetype of plant material to
be watered byeach zone as an important componentof
determining the watering needsfor each zone. Use the UP
and DOWNbuttons to select plant type or percentfor each
zone. Press NEXT and BACKbuttons to access each zone.
Plant type selections are:
CTurf(cool turf like
bluegrass); WTurf(warm
turf like St. Augustine);Shrubs; Annuals (oral beds); Trees;and Native
plants. The SmartLine®controller formula uses cool turfmowed at 4 to 6
inches tall as thebase watering number (100%) orcrop factor. The cool turf
default is80% considering average mowingheights of 2 to 3 inches, which
resultin less transpiration and lower waterrequirements. If you prefer
more specic input, you can scrollpast the plant types and use %
designations of 10 to 300%. For
example, a Native plant zone might be assigned 30% rather thedefault of
25%. As a rule in SMART mode, the higher the planttype percentage entered, the longer the zone run time
will be toachieve required plant life needs.
For maximum water savings, it is recommended that yoursprinkler system be zoned with a separate valve
for each typeof plant material. If you have mixed types of plants in a singlezone, you will need to select
which type of plant to use in thedetermination of water requirements.

Weathermatic SmartLine Controller Specifications

General

Brand	Weathermatic
Model	SmartLine Controller
Category	Controller
Language	English