A 3-day cycle waters on day 1, skips 2 days, and then repeats. All other stations in the program then follow in sequence. If you wish, you can program the controller under battery power.
This feature can be useful if the controller is installed in an area that is not readily accessible. This feature also allows you to enter program information before installing the controller at a job site. To program the Ec controller under battery power, you must first install the battery.
Press any button once to reactivate the controller. The battery back-up feature retains time, date, and programming information during power outages. The battery also lets you program the controller under battery power before it is connected to an AC power supply.
For best results, use a long-life, 9-Volt alkaline battery. A new battery will normally provide power for up to one year. Replace the battery yearly to ensure an uninterrupted power supply. NOTE: Make sure the controller is connected to an AC power supply when replacing the battery, or you will lose all programming information including date and time. Snap the two-wire battery clip onto the terminals of the new battery. If you are replacing an old battery, dispose of the old battery properly.
Insert the new battery snugly into the battery compartment. Replace the lower access cover. After 30 to 40 seconds, while it checks again to confirm the fault, the controller advances to the next working station in the program. After the program finishes, you should isolate and repair the short circuit. Short circuits occur most frequently in the valve solenoid the plastic-encapsulated coil on the valve with the two wire leads , or in the wire connectors to the valve leads.
After you find and repair the short circuit, turn the programming dial to AUTO. You may wish to operate the station manually to make sure it works properly. The LCD display shown in Diagram 3 indicates that the controller has detected a short circuit on station 2. This illustration shows the programming controls on the face of the Ec controller. These controls include:. During programming, shows the results of your commands. To program your Ec controller for the first time, we recommend that you complete the steps in the order listed to the right.
Before programming your Ec controller, fill out the Programming Chart included with your controller. Then program the controller in the order shown on the Programming Checklist. Select the watering day cycle you wish to use, and circle the watering days within the cycle.
In the example shown for program A, the operator has chosen a 7-day watering cycle and circled M, W, and F as watering days. This means that program A will water every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For program B, the operator selected a 3-day watering cycle. With these selections, program B will water once, skip two days, and then water again on the first day of a new three day cycle. You may also choose three special watering day cycles that do not require you to select watering days.
These cycles are:. This watering day cycle complies with special ordinances in some water-restricted areas. In the Program Start Times box for program A, write the time you want the program to begin watering. You may assign up to four start times to each program. If you want the program to water only once each watering day, enter only one start time. Enter other start times only if you want to repeat the entire program more than once each watering day.
Enter the start time s for program B if any. In the example, Program A begins watering at 7 a. Program B begins watering twice each watering day, once at 5 a.
Next to each station number, enter a brief description of the area covered by each controller station. Bay 1 is for stations Bay 2 is for stations So, you either have a 3 station module installed in Bay 2 or no module at all. It means that you have a programming error.
Either there are: no start times, no run times, or no watering days selected. The controller ships from the factory with the following settings: 1 Start time of AM, 10 minute run time for the first 4 stations base module and all days set to ON. It means that you have an electrical error. The controller will automatically skip the affected station and proceed to the next station. To clear an alert condition, make sure the dial is in the AUTO and press and hold the right arrow key for 3 seconds.
Arrow with teardrop shape. Turn dial to the Run Manual Program position and press and hold the right arrow key with teardrop shape OR. Turn the dial to the Run Manual Station position. Rain bird E-6 Pdf User Manuals. Rain Bird E Class Series. PLUS add. If the controller detects an electrical short circuit on one of the sprinkler system's station wires or valves solenoids, the.
The Rain Bird Ec controller is an electronic timer that controls when your the sprinkler system's station wires or valve solenoids, the controller.
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