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RUN
CYCLE
SET STATION
RUN TIMES
SOAK
NOTE: The hidden features described below can
only be entered by starting with the dial in the RUN
position and holding down various buttons while
the knob is turned to various setup positions. This
makes it virtually impossible for someone to
stumble onto these features.
1. Cycle and Soak
The Cycle and Soak feature allows the user to split each station’s run
time into more usable, shorter duration waterings. This feature is
particularly applicable for slopes and tight soil (such as clay) because
Cycle and Soak will help prevent excessive run off. You should enter the
Cycle time as a fraction of the station’s watering time and the Soak time
as the minimum soak required before watering the next portion. The
total number of cycles is determined by taking the total programmed
station run time and dividing it by the Cycle time.
For example: Suppose Station 1 required 20 minutes worth of water but
after only 5 minutes, runoff occurred. However, after 10 minutes all the
water was absorbed. The solution would be to program 20 minutes for
the Station Run Time, 5 minutes for the Cycle time, and 10 minutes for
the Soak. Station 1 will then water for 5 minutes and then the rest of the
stations in the program will water. After all the other stations have
watered the controller will check to see if Station 1 had soaked for at
least 10 minutes. If it had, then Station 1 will water for another 5
minutes. This process would continue to repeat itself until Station 1
watered 4 times for 5 minutes each time, a total of
20 minutes.
1. Start with the dial in the RUN
position.
2. Press and hold the button
down while turning the dial to
the SET STATION RUN TIMES
position.
3. Release the button. At this
point, the display will show
the station number, the cycle
time will be blinking. The
CYCLE icons will also be lit.
4. Press the or buttons to
increase or decrease the cycle
time from 1 to 60 minutes in
1 minute increments.
5. Press the key to advance
to the next station and its
cycle time.
6. Pressing the key will
display the previous station
and its cycle time.
7. Return the Dial to the RUN
position after setting all the
cycle and soak times.
HIDDEN FEATURES AND ADVANCED PROGRAMMING CAPABILITIES .......................