Single Station Waterproof Timer Installation and Programming Guide Features • Up to four irrigation cycles per day • Easy installation and programming • Battery powered • Waterproof and weather resistant 1234 AM PM 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SMT W T F S Part No.
Table of Contents Parts Identification ................................................................................................................ 1 Battery Installation ................................................................................................................ 2 Attaching the SST to a Valve ................................................................................................. 3 LCD Display Overview ......................................................................
Parts Identification Congratulations on purchasing a Toro® Single Station Timer (SST). You have a powerful but easy to use battery-operated valve controller that fits most common valves*. The SST comes with a DC-Latching solenoid attached, making connecting to your valve simple and easy. Please review the graphic to the right to familiarize yourself with all components. 1. Top cover 2. Timer display 3. Timer control panel 4. Solenoid (DC-Latching) 5.
Battery Installation Battery installation should take place before attaching the SST to a valve. If you have already attached the SST to a valve, you will need to detach it. 1. Place the SST face down. The battery compartment is sealed with four (4) screws. 2. Unscrew all screws and remove the battery compartment lid using a Phillips screw driver. 3. Install one 9-volt battery (not included). Observe the polarity of the picture. 4.
Attaching the SST to a Valve The SST includes a pre-wired DC-latching solenoid*. The existing solenoid on your valve is not necessary. Follow the directions below to attach the SST to your valve: 1. Turn water off to the valve. 2. Unscrew the existing solenoid and discard. 3. Screw in the included adapter (if necessary) (Figure 1). 4. Screw the Toro solenoid onto the adapter (Figure 1). 5. Mount the SST onto the solenoid (Figure 2). 6. Turn water back on.
LCD Overview 1. Low battery indicator. If the icon is flashing, the battery is low and should be changed. If the icon is solid, the controller will not operate. Replace the battery. 2. Set current time indicator 3. Digital display. Shows the current time or run-time during programming. 4. Day of week indicator 1234 5. Start time of the program indicated AM 6. Indicates if the controller is OFF (solid) PM or rain sensor delay is active (flashing) 24 7. Active irrigation icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.
Programming the SST Every programming operation begins by pressing the MODE button. A long press (>2 seconds) turns the controller off. A short press (<2 seconds) advances the controller through the different programming The Mode Button functions in the order that follows. Programming the Controller during active irrigation is not possible. Stop the irrigation cycle first (page 10). When in Programming mode, the controller will revert to the Home screen after 15 seconds of inactivity. AM/PM or 24-Hour 1.
Set Clock 1. The icon shows. The hour number (12:00 or 00:00 depending on mode chosen above) will flash. Press or to cycle to the correct hour. If in AM/PM mode, AM or PM will be set in Step 5. 2. Press to enter selection. 3. The minute number (00:00) will flash. Press or to cycle to the correct minute. 4. 24-hour mode: Press once to set and advance to the next programming option. 5. AM/PM mode: Press or to select AM or PM. Press once to set and advance to the next programming option.
Set Run Time 1. The icon shows. The default run time per program is 10 minutes. 2. Press or to adjust the hours. Press 3. Press or to adjust the minutes. 4. Press . once to set and advance to the next programming option. Set Start Time This setting has 4 possible start times to allow watering up to four times a day. 1. The Press icon shows and “1” flashes. to select desired start time (1234 ). 2. If the Start Time is not set, --:-- will flash. Press Press to set. 3.
Press or to cycle to the correct start time hour. Press 4. The minute number (00:00) will flash. Press start time minute. Press to set. 5. If in AM/PM mode, press or or to set. to advance to the correct to select AM or PM. Press 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to set additional start times, or press through the remaining start times. to set. to advance Set Watering Days 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8 The day numbers show. “1” is flashing.
day, irrigation will run past midnight. Off Mode OFF mode turns off the watering program. Active Day boxes disappear. The time display and “OFF” toggle back and forth on the display. The current day flashes. 1. Press for >2 seconds to activate OFF mode. 2. Press again to cancel the OFF mode and return to active watering. Sleep Mode The Display goes to sleep after 5 minutes of inactivity. This is to save battery life. Nothing is shown in the display, but the controller will still irrigate on schedule.
Manual Operation 1. 2. 3. To turn on the valve manually, press and together. The valve will run for the programmed run-time (page 8). To prematurely STOP a manual operation, press and together. Stopping the Current Irrigation Cycle It is possible to stop the current irrigation cycle. This might be done due to rainfall, a broken valve, or any number of reasons. 1. Press for >2 seconds to stop the current irrigation cycle. 2. Press 10 again for >2 seconds to return to normal operation.
Installing a Rain Sensor It is possible to connect a wired Toro® RainSensor™ to the SST. Other normally closed sensors can be installed as well. Wired polarity is not observed for the sensor. 1. Cut the wire loop (yellow) from the SST. 1 (See Figure 1.) yellow wire 2. Strip 1/2˝ (1.25 cm) of insulation from the wires. Connect the SST wires to the rain sensor wires using water-sealed / proof wire connectors (not included). (See Figure 2.
The Reset Button The Reset button resets the controller to erase all watering programs. 1. Remove the battery compartment lid and battery. 2. In the upper left corner, you will see a black button with a refresh symbol. Using a screwdriver, press that button. 3. Reinstall the battery. 4. Reattach the lid and screws, ensuring black rubber sealing gasket is in place.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Controller does not display anything. 1. The battery is dead. 2. Controller is in Sleep mode. 1. Install a new 9V battery. 2. Press MODE to activate screen. Water does not turn ON. 1. Faulty control valve wire connections. 2. Faulty solenoid. 1. Check all wire connections. 2. Replace solenoid. 3. Program run time is set to 0. 4. Low battery 3. Increase program run time. (p.8) 4. Install a new 9V battery. Water does not turn OFF. 1.
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