Simple To Program (STPi) Controller Installation, Programming & Operation Guide 637418-01 Rev B (STP user manual) source.
Hole provided to hang manual next to controller. 637418-01 Rev B (STP user manual) source.
Welcome! Simple To Program (STPi) Controller Thank you for Purchasing the Rain Bird Simple To Program Controller! In the following pages, you will find step by step instructions on how to use every function included in your STPi Controller. Thanks again and we hope you enjoy your new Controller. Contents Controller Functions............................................................ 2 Set Clock............................................................................... 3 Set Date.....................
Controller Functions OFF Turns off ALL watering AUTO Set dial here to run your programmed settings RAIN DELAY Delays watering up to 72 hours ADJUST WATER Adjusts watering amount (%) as seasons change ZONES 1-9 Program watering for each zone (4 Zone model shown) WATER NOW Manually waters any zone The diagram below shows the controls and displays for your new Controller. Use this to become familiar with the Controller functions.
Set Clock To input the current time into the Controller, follow these steps below: !! NOTE: Verify that the AM/PM setting is correct when setting time Step 1 Turn dial to SET CLOCK Step 2 Use left UP/ DOWN arrow keys to adjust current time !! NOTE: Reset dial to AUTO position after making any adjustments to the programming. STPi Controller Operation Manual 637418-01 Rev B (STP user manual) source.
Set Date To input the current date into the Controller, follow these steps below: Step 1 Turn dial to SET DATE Step 2 Use left UP/ DOWN arrow keys to select current year Step 3 Use right UP/ DOWN arrow keys to select current month and day !! NOTE: Reset dial to AUTO position after making any adjustments to the programming. 4 STPi Controller Operation Manual 637418-01 Rev B (STP user manual) source.
Schedule Watering To set up a watering schedule for each zone in your yard, follow these steps below: Step 4 Select number of times per day to water.
Water Now !! This option allows you to water any single zone on demand instead of waiting for the programmed schedule. NOTE: Any watering you do with this function will not affect your normal schedule. Step 1 Turn the dial to the zone you wish to water Step 2 Press WATER NOW.
Use this function to suspend watering for up to 3 days (72 hours) due to weather or other reasons. Rain Delay !! NOTE: Once the Controller has waited the amount of time you select for Rain Delay, it will resume normal scheduled watering. Any scheduled watering that falls into the delay period will not occur.
Adjust Water Use this simple option to make run time adjustments that account for seasonal variation, without changing all of the initial zone settings. !! NOTE: Instead of changing the settings for each zone, you can adjust the amount of time you water for each zone with one simple adjustment using the WATER ADJUST function. Your scheduled start times will not change, but the actual zone run time will be adjusted.
Normal Operation Below are different screens your Controller might display while in AUTO position mode. Normal Operations Screen displays current time, the zone that is scheduled to be watered next, and the date and time it will be watered. Watering Now Screen displays current time, which zone is currently being watered, and the number of minutes remaining in the cycle for that zone.
Mounting Controller Follow these instructions to mount STPi Controller: Step 1 Drive a screw into the wall, leaving an1/8” gap between screw-head and wall as shown in Figure 1 (you can also use the supplied wall anchors if necessary). Step 2 Hang the Controller on the exposed screw. Step 3 Remove access cover at bottom of Controller and drive a screw through the center hole into the wall as shown in Figure 2. 10 STPi Controller Operation Manual 637418-01 Rev B (STP user manual) source.
Connecting Power Cord Follow these instructions to connect the power cord: Step 1 Attach the transformer connector to the 24VAC POWER pin connection on the Controller. Step 2 Plug transformer into the wall socket. !! NOTE: DO NOT plug in the transformer until you have completed and checked all wiring connections. Also, do not attempt to link two or more Controllers together with a single transformer. !! NOTE: Do not plug Controller into socket that is controlled by a secondary ON/OFF light switch.
Master Valve or Pump Start Relay This example shows what a Master Valve connection would look like. A Pump Start Relay would connect differently at the water source. !! NOTE: STPi Series Controllers allow a Master Valve or Pump Start Relay to operate whenever a valve is operating (pumps are used in some places to draw water from a well or other source).
Master Valve or Pump Start Relay Note these additional instructions when connecting a Pump Start Relay: Step 3 To avoid possible pump damage when using a Pump Start Relay, connect a short jumper wire from any unused zone terminal(s) to the nearest zone terminal screw in use. For example: if you have a 4 Zone Controller with only two zones in use, route the terminals for Zones 3 and 4 to the nearest active terminal (in this example, Zone 2).
Connecting Rain Sensor Follow these instructions if you wish to connect a Rain Sensor to the STPi Controller. Step 1 Remove the jumper wire from the Rain Sensor terminals. Step 2 Connect both Rain Sensor delay wires to the terminals marked RAIN SENSOR. 14 STPi Controller Operation Manual 637418-01 Rev B (STP user manual) source.
Troubleshooting Watering Issues Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Automatic and Manual cycles do not begin watering. Water source not supplying water. Make sure the main water line and all supply lines are open and operating properly. Wires not properly connected. Make sure all field wires and master valve/pump start relay wiring is connected properly. Wires loose or cut; corroded connections. Check field wiring for broken, cut, or “skinned” wires and replace if necessary.
Programming Chart Total Start Times Run Time (circle days that apply) 1 ___ Min M T W T F SA SU ODD EVEN ___:___ AM PM 1 2 3 4 2 ___ Min M T W T F SA SU ODD EVEN ___:___ AM PM 1 2 3 4 3 ___ Min M T W T F SA SU ODD EVEN ___:___ AM PM 1 2 3 4 4 ___ Min M T W T F SA SU ODD EVEN ___:___ AM PM 1 2 3 4 5 ___ Min M T W T F SA SU ODD EVEN ___:___ AM PM 1 2 3 4 6 ___ Min M T W T F SA SU ODD EVEN ___:___ AM PM 1 2 3 4 7 ___ Min M T W T F SA SU ODD EVEN ___:___ AM
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