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Rain Bird STP-400i Installation, Programming & Operation Manual
Summary of STP-400i
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Simple to program (stpi) controller installation, programming & operation guide 637418-01 rev b (stp user manual) source.Indd 1 3/7/2008 5:23:54 pm.
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Hole pro vide d t o ha ng ma nu al ne xt t o c ontroller . 637418-01 rev b (stp user manual) source.Indd 2 3/7/2008 5:23:54 pm.
Page 3: Welcome!
1 stpi controller operation manual 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. Welcome! Simp...
Page 4: Controller Functions
Stpi controller operation manual 2 controller functions the diagram below shows the controls and displays for your new controller. Use this to become familiar with the controller functions. Note: always begin by turning the dial to the position you want to make a change to and then make your changes...
Page 5: Set Clock
3 stpi controller operation manual set clock to input the current time into the controller, follow these steps below: 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. Note: ve...
Page 6: Set Date
Stpi controller operation manual 4 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 note: reset dial to auto position after making ! Any adjustments to the programming. Step 3 use...
Page 7: Schedule Watering
5 stpi controller operation manual schedule watering to set up a watering schedule for each zone in your yard, follow these steps below: step 1 turn dial to the zone you wish to program step 2 use left up/down arrow keys to select 1st start time to water step 3 use right up/ down arrow keys to selec...
Page 8: Water Now
Stpi controller operation manual 6 water now this option allows you to water any single zone on demand instead of waiting for the programmed schedule. Step 1 turn the dial to the zone you wish to water step 2 press water now. The zone will start watering for a default 10 minutes note: any watering y...
Page 9: Rain Delay
7 stpi controller operation manual rain delay use this function to suspend watering for up to 3 days (72 hours) due to weather or other reasons. Note: reset dial to auto position after making ! Any adjustments to the programming. Note: once the controller has waited the amount of time you select for...
Page 10: Adjust Water
Stpi controller operation manual 8 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: reset dial to auto position after making ! Any adjustments to the programming. Note: instead of changing t...
Page 11: Normal Operation
9 stpi controller operation manual normal operation below are different screens your controller might display while in auto position mode. Watering now screen displays current time, which zone is currently being watered, and the number of minutes remaining in the cycle for that zone. Normal operatio...
Page 12: Mounting Controller
Stpi controller operation manual 10 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...
Page 13: Connecting Power Cord
11 stpi controller operation manual 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 h...
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Stpi controller operation manual 12 this example shows what a master valve connection would look like. A pump start relay would connect differently at the water source. Master valve or pump start relay step 1 connect the color-coded “hot” wire from the master valve (or pump relay) to the controller ...
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13 stpi controller operation manual note these additional instructions when connecting a pump start relay: master valve or 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 sc...
Page 16: Connecting Rain Sensor
Stpi controller operation manual 14 follow these instructions if you wish to connect a rain sensor to the stpi controller. Connecting rain sensor 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. 637418-01 r...
Page 17: Troubleshooting
15 stpi controller operation manual 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 con...
Page 18: Programming Chart
Stpi controller operation manual 16 programming chart zone zone description run time (max 240 min.) watering days (circle days that apply) * start time #1 (15 min. Increments) total start times (circle no. Of starts) 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 ...
Page 19: Notes:
Notes: 637418-01 rev b (stp user manual) source.Indd 17 3/7/2008 5:24:11 pm.
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