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Rain Bird E-6C User Manual

Summary of E-6C

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    G b f e español ...................................................................... 29 français ...................................................................... 57 english........................................2.

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    2 ec controller ec controller icon legend off auto date/time manual station(s) day cycle water day program start time station run time water budget manual cycle test preset schedules + - program button enter set month set day set time.

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    3 ec controller contents introduction ........................................................... 4 ec controller ................................................................. 4 controller stations......................................................... 5 what is a program? .......................

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    4 ec controller warning: a circuit breaker or cutoff switch is to be provided in the fixed wiring to isolate the controller. Memory is retained by a battery which is to be disposed of in accordance with local regula- tions. Caution icons the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilater...

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    5 ec controller you will need to understand the following terms to successfully program your ec controller. • watering day cycle — the period of days in which the controller repeats the program you set. For example, a 7-day cycle is a weekly schedule that repeats once every seven days. A 2-day cycle...

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    6 ec controller controller basics programming under battery power 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 ins...

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    7 ec controller every three seconds, the lcd displays the problem station’s number and the letters “err.” the controller will continue to run each operable station in the program. As each station is running, the controller (at an alternate 3-second interval) displays the working station’s number and...

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    8 ec controller programming checklist to program your ec controller for the first time, we recommend that you complete the steps in the order listed to the right. ❒ fill out the programming chart ....................... P. 8 ❒ erase any existing programming ..................... P. 12 ❒ set the curr...

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    9 ec controller.

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    10 ec controller • od31 = waters only on odd-numbered days of the month, but not on the 31st of any month or on february 29. (this watering day cycle complies with special ordinances in some water-restricted areas). 4. In the program start times box for program a, write the time you want the program...

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    11 ec controller.

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    12 ec controller programming the controller erase any existing programming diagram 5 after you finish filling out the programming chart, you are ready to begin programming the controller. When you program the controller for the first time, it is a good idea to use the program erase feature to erase ...

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    13 ec controller note: in 230 v models, the first flashing “01” represents the day. You will set the day first, and then the current month. 4. Press enter. 5. The second “01” begins flashing (representing the day of the month). A cursor will appear under the set day icon. 6. Press + or - to set the ...

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    14 ec controller select program (a, b, and/or c) diagram 10 1. Turn the programming dial to day cycle. 2. The letter of the currently selected program (a, b, or c) appears in the display. 3. Press the program button until the desired program (a, b, or c) appears in the display. Remember, if you plan...

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    15 ec controller • 7-day (custom) — waters on a weekly cycle; any day of the week can be a watering day. • ev — waters only on even-numbered days. • od — waters only on odd-numbered days. • od31 — waters only on odd-numbered days, except the 31st of any month and february 29th. 3. If you select a 7-...

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    16 ec controller 5. Press + or - to move today’s position in the watering cycle. Set program start time(s) diagram 14 1. Turn the programming dial to prgm start time. 2. The program letter (a, b, or c), the number “1” (indicating the earliest start time), and a row of four dashes “—.—.—.—“ appear in...

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    17 ec controller set station run times diagram 16 1. Turn the programming dial to station run time. 2. The program letter (a, b, or c), the number “1” (indicating the station number), and “0 00” appear in the display. 3. Press + or - to set the run time for station number 1. You can set a station to...

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    18 ec controller adjust water budget diagram 20 & 21 adjusting the water budget feature is the easiest way to increase or decrease the run times of all stations on a program. You can use water budget to decrease watering during cool winter months, or to increase watering during hot, dry periods. You...

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    19 ec controller 3. Press + to increase the water budget percentage, or press - to decrease the water budget percentage. 4. When the water budget percentage is set to any figure other than 100, all programs (a, b, and c) display a percent sign (%) in front of the program letter. 5. After setting the...

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    20 ec controller manually run a program diagram 24 1. Turn the programming dial to manual cycle. 2. Program a appears in the display. 3. To choose another program, press the program button (abc) until the desired program letter appears in the display. 4. Press enter to start the selected program. No...

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    21 ec controller note: if you want to test only one (or more) stations, follow the procedure in “manually run a station(s)” on p. 19. 2. The number “2” appears in the display, representing a two- minute test run per station. 3. Press + or - to increase or decrease the test run time. You can set the ...

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    22 ec controller caution: to avoid electrical shock, do not plug in the transformer until you have connected it to the controller. To connect the transformer cable to the terminal strip in the controller cabinet: 1. Make sure the transformer is not plugged in. 2. Plug the snap-on connector on the tr...

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    23 ec controller 5. That completes the mounting and wiring procedures for your ec controller. Replace the lower access cover on the controller, and you are ready to begin programming. Refer to “programming the controller” on p. 12. This illustration shows the various wire runs and connections betwee...

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    24 ec controller troubleshooting lcd display is blank. 1. Power is off to the controller. Re-establish power to the controller. If the current time is not shown, or your program is no longer in memory, reprogram the controller. 2. If under battery power, the controller may be in “sleep” mode. Press ...

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    25 ec controller symptom possible cause correction program does not begin watering as scheduled. 5. Programming dial is set to the off position. Set the programming dial to auto. 6. Start time has not been properly entered for the program. Turn the dial to prgm start time and check the start times e...

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    26 ec controller 11. A start time has not been entered for the station’s assigned program. Turn the dial to prgm start time and check the start times entered for the program. If the station’s start time is missing, enter it as described on p.16. Watering starts when it should not. 12. An unwanted pr...

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    27 ec controller lcd display shows “err.” 15. The automatic circuit breaker has detected an electrical problem. The “err” in the display indicates a short circuit or electrical overload on a particular station. The station’s number should also be displayed. For example, “2 err” means the problem is ...

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    28 ec controller notes.