STATION MODELS OUTDOOR MODEL – Available in 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 stations –S upplied with a 120VAC x 24VAC inbuilt transformer (or 240VAC 50Hz for international) INSTRUCTION MANUAL 0207P8011_RPS624_Instruction_Manual-FINAL-USA.
CONTENTS Introduction 1 Glossary 2 Key Features 3 Programming Instructions Introduction Set automatic program Programming example Spare watering planner General tips for easy programming 4 4 5 6 7 Programming Set current time & correct day 8 Set calendar 8 Set start times 9 Set watering days 10-11 Set station run times 11-12 Manual Operations Run a single station Current test feature Run a program Manually test all stations Stop watering Stacking start times Automatic back up Other Features Rain sen
INTRODUCTION RPS624 is available in 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 station configurations. Designed to cover a wide range of applications from residential and commercial turf, to light agriculture, and professional nursery. This controller has a possible 6 separate programs with up to 24 starts per day. The controller has a 7 day watering schedule with individual day selection per program or a 365 calendar for odd/even day watering or selectable interval watering schedules from every day to every 15th day.
GLOSSARY LARGE BACKLIT LCD Displays all programming information. FRONT MOUNTED SENSOR SWITCH ON/OFF switch for easy access to override LARGE MENU BUTTONS Easy operation with fast scroll feature for entry and review. QUICK PROGRAM SELECTION KEY The “P” key allows faster program entry and review. INTERFACE DECAL LARGE SELECTION DIAL Navigates through all programming information. TERMINAL COVER Easy to remove for easy access. 2 0207P8011_RPS624_Instruction_Manual-FINAL-USA.
KEY FEATURES 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 station models. Toroidal high capacity transformer rated to 1.25AMP (30VA): Outdoor model with an inbuilt transformer. 6 programs, each of which has 4 start times. Maximum of 24 start times per day. Station run times from 1 minute to 12 hours & 59 minutes. Selectable watering options: - Individual 7 day selection. - Even, Odd or Odd -31. - Interval watering day selection from every day to every 15th day.
PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION This controller has been designed with 6 separate programs to allow different landscape areas to have their own individual watering schedules. A program is a method of grouping stations (valves) with similar watering requirements to water on the same days. These stations will water in sequential order and on the days selected. Group the stations (valves) which are watering similar landscape areas together. Examples: Turf, flower beds, gardens.
PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE A typical example of a 6 station system is outlined below as a guide to assist you when planning your watering schedule. In this example 3 programs are used, the lawn areas are using gear drive sprinklers. The vegetable garden is using drip and the flower beds are being watered with micro sprays.
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PROGRAMMING This controller has been designed for quick intuitive programming. Remember these simple tips for hassle free programming. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Complete the spare watering planner at the back of this book. When setting, one push of the button will increment one unit. Holding one button down will fast scroll through units. During the programming, only flashing units are able to be set. Adjust flashing units using the or buttons.
PROGRAMMING Set current time & correct day Turn the dial to “Set Clock/Calendar” position. The minutes will be flashing. Use the or Press to adjust. button and the “hour” will flash. Use or to adjust. NOTE: AM/PM must be set correctly. Press and the “day of the week” will flash. Use correct day. or to set the Set Calendar NOTE: The calendar only needs to be set when selecting Odd/Even day watering in areas where water restrictions may require this feature.
PROGRAMMING Example: SET PROGRAM 1 Step 1 – SET START TIMES NOTE: all stations will come on in sequential order for each start time. Turn the dial to “Set Start Times” and ensure that “Prog No 1” is showing. If not, then use the button to select “Prog No 1”. The “Start No” will be flashing. The display will show: Use or to change the “Start No” if required, otherwise press “hour” will flash. Use or to adjust if required. and the NOTE: Ensure AM/PM position is correct. Press and the “minutes” will flash.
PROGRAMMING Step 2 – SET WATERING DAYS This unit has individual day selection, EVEN/ODD/ ODD -31 Date selection in areas where water restrictions require this feature, or interval watering from every day to every 15th day. INDIVIDUAL DAY SELECTION Turn the dial to “Set Watering days” and ensure that “Prog No 1” is showing. If not, then use the button to select “Prog No 1”. “MON” will be flashing. The display will show: To turn Monday off press the button. To turn it back on press the button.
PROGRAMMING INTERVAL DAY SELECTION Press the button until “interval days” is flashing. The display will show: “Interval 1” will be flashing. This means the controller will water every day. The display will show how many days are left before an active schedule. For example, if it showed “1” then in one day’s time the controller will run this program. To change the interval day, press the or button. Select from 1 to 15 interval days.
PROGRAMMING Step 3 - Station Run Times (cont.) Press or button to select the station (valve) number, and press the button and the run time minutes will flash. Alter by using or . Press the button and the run time hours will flash. Alter by using or . Press the button and the current station will flash. Select the next station to change by using or and proceed by pressing and alter using or .
MANUAL OPERATIONS Run a Single Station The maximum run time for a station is 12 hours 59 minutes. To manually run a single station once, turn the dial to the “Run Single Station / System Test” position. The display will show: The default run time for a single station is 10 minutes. Advance to the selected station by pressing as many times as required, and then press to adjust the run time with and . The controller will start running the selected station and the run time will decrement in the display.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Run a Program To manually run a complete program or to stack multiple programs to run, rotate the dial to “Run Program”. The word “OFF” will be flashing. The display will show: To enable program 1 to start press the button. The icon “OFF” will change to “ON”. This program has now been enabled so that it can be run. To make program 1 run, press the button. NOTE: So long as there are run times in program 1 then program 1 will start and water the stations associated with it.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Manually Test All the Stations To manually test all the stations in sequence, turn the dial to “Run Program”. The display will show “Prog No 1 OFF”. Press button six times. The display will show: STATION Press to change OFF to ON and then to run all stations for the default run time of 2 mins per station. The controller will start running all stations with the selected run time.
OTHER FEATURES Stop Watering To stop an automatic or manual watering schedule, turn the dial to the “OFF” position. NOTE: For automatic watering remember to turn the dial back to the “Auto” position, as “OFF” will stop any future watering cycles from occurring. Stacking Start Times Should you accidentally set the same watering start time on more than one program, the controller will “stack” them in sequential order. All programmed start times will be watered from the highest number first.
OTHER FEATURES Rain Sensor When installing a rain sensor, first remove the the factory fitted link between the “COM” and “SENS” terminals shown here, by the plate. Replace with the two wires from the rain sensor into these terminals, polarity NOT required. Move the rain sensor switch on the fascia to “ON”. Turn the dial to “Auxiliaries” to enable individual stations to be set rain sensor “ON” or “OFF”.
OTHER FEATURES Rain Delay (Rain sensor cont...) Different rain sensors react in different ways. The most common complaint about rain sensors, is that they dry out too quickly, and allow the system to come on within hours of a rain storm. To counter this problem the controller has a “Rain Delay” setting that allows a specific delay time to elapse after the rain switch has dried out before the controller will water again. Turn the dial to the “Set Rain Sensor” position. Then press the button.
OTHER FEATURES Water Budgeting & Seasonal Adjustment The automatic station run times can be adjusted by percentage as the seasons change. This will save valuable water as the run times can be adjusted quickly in spring, summer, and autumn to reduce or increase water usage. Note: This can be set for each month from “OFF” to 200% in 10% increments. It is important to set the calendar as shown on page 8 and the budget will change for each month. Ensure the dial is in the “Auto” position. Press the button.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Current Sensing and Faulty Station Skip This unit has a M205 1AMP Glass Fuse to protect the transformer from power surges, and an electronic fuse to protect the circuit from field or valve faults. The electronic fuse has a cut-off point of 1AMP and any field fault drawing a current higher than this will cause the unit to shut the station output off and then skip to the next available station. This fault will be displayed as “Fuse Fault” and STN__.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Clearing the Programs As this unit has a permanent memory feature, the best way to clear the programs is as follows: Turn the dial to “Off” Press Then Press twice until the display shows. . The clock will be retained, and the other functions for setting starts times, watering days and station run times will be cleared and returned to the start up settings.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Controller Install the controller near a 120VAC/240 VAC (international) outlet. Preferably located in a house, garage, or exterior electrical cubicle. For ease of operation, eye level placement is recommended. Ideally, your controller location should not be exposed to rain or areas prone to flooding or heavy water. This inbuilt controller comes with an internal transformer and is suitable for outdoor or indoor installation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. A maximum of 0.75 Amps may be supplied by any output. Check the inrush current of your solenoid coils before connecting more than two valves to any one station. This can be done by using the “System Test” feature. Power Supply Connections INBUILT TRANSFORMER It is recommended that the transformer is not connected to a 120VAC / 240 VAC (international) supply which is also servicing or supplying motors (i.e. air conditioners, pool pumps, refrigerators).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Pump Start Relay Connection (Water supply by pump system) This controller does not provide mains power to drive a pump. A pump must be driven via an external relay and contactor setup as detailed below. The controller provides a low voltage signal that actuates the relay which in turn enables the contactor and finally the pump.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Master Valve Installation (Water supply off mains water) The purpose of the master valve is to shut off the water supply to the irrigation system when there is a faulty valve or none of the stations are operating correctly. It’s used like a back-up valve or fail safe device and is installed at the start of the irrigation system where it is connected to the water supply line.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Station Valve Installation Up to two 24 vac solenoid valves can be connected to each station output and wired back to the Common (COM) connector. When using long runs of cables, be aware that voltage drop can play a significant roll, especially when more than one coil is wired to a single station.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Pump Protection (System Test) In some circumstances not all operational stations might be hooked up. For example, if the controller was capable of running 6 stations but there were only 4 field wires and solenoid valves available for connection. This situation can pose a risk to a pump when the system test routine for the controller is initiated. The system test routine sequences through all available stations on the controller.
FAULT FINDING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTION No display Faulty transformer, blown fuse or no AC Check fuse, check field wiring, check transformer, connect to AC power Single station not working Faulty solenoid coil, or break in field wire Check fault indicator in display Check solenoid coil (a good solenoid coil should read around 33ohms on a multi meter). Test field cable for continuity. Test Common cable for continuity. Fuse fault Stn shown in display Incorrect wiring or bad connection.
FAULT FINDING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTION More than one station coming on at once Possible faulty driver triac Check wiring and swap faulty station wire’s on the controller terminal block with known working stations. If the same outputs are still locked on, return panel to supplier or manufacturer. Pump start chattering Faulty relay or pump contactor Electrician to check voltage on relay or contactor.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Electrical Outputs POWER SUPPLY Mains supply: This unit runs off a 120VAC 60Hz / 240VAC 50Hz (international) single phase outlet. The controller draws 30 watt at 120VAC / 240 VAC (international). The internal transformer reduces the 120VAC / 240 VAC (international) to an extra low voltage supply of 24 VAC. This unit has a 1.25AMP low energy, high efficient toroidal transformer for long life performance.
SERVICING THE CONTROLLER Note: The batteries do not run the outputs. The internal transformer requires mains power to run the valves. WIRING: The output circuits should be installed and protected in accordance with wiring code for your location. Servicing the Controller The controller should always be serviced by an authorised agent. Follow these simple steps to return the unit: 1. Turn the mains power OFF to the controller.
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