MC - E Installation and Programming Guide 1 3 2 5 4 7 6 9 8 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 YEL RED GND 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 VALVE VALVE MASTER COMMON COMMON VALVE 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 VALVE COMMON 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 VALVE COMMON 17 For Controller Models: MC-4E, MC-6E, MC-8E, MC-12E, MC-18E, MC-24E, MC-30E, MC-36E, MC-42E & MC-48E
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Introduction The MC-E controller is a solid-state controller, capable of storing eight independent programs designed to meet the needs of commercial and contractor applications. The MC-E is an enhancement to the existing MC controller with many more functions and display features. The new MC-E is designed to be compatible with the current MC Plus B cabinets and wiring connections.
Cabinet Installation Step 1 – Selecting the proper installation site for the MC-E controller is essential to safe and reliable operation. The controller features a weather resistant cabinet designed for indoor and outdoor installation. The controller should be installed on a vertical wall or other sturdy structure near a grounded power source. Select a location that provides as much protection from direct sunlight, rain, snow and irrigation spray as possible.
Control Wires Installation Step 1 – Route the valve control wires between the valves and the MC-E controller. For wire runs up to 1000’ between the controller and the valves, it is recommended to use an 18 AWG (1.0 mm2) multi-wire sprinkler valve connection cable. This cable is insulated for direct burial and is color coded to simplify installation. Figure 2 Step 2 – Attach one wire from each valve solenoid to the white color-coded wire from the cable.
Rain Sensor Installation (Purchased Separately) 1 IMPORTANT! The INHIBIT SENSOR is designed for a normally closed rain sensor. The wire jumper must be present at the terminals if a sensor is not connected. 3 2 Step 1 – Route the rain sensor cable into the controller terminals.
Power Source Installation WARNING: All electrical components and installation practices must meet applicable national and local electrical codes including installation by a qualified personnel. These codes may require an external junction box mounted on the cabinet and a circuit breaker in the main wiring having a contact separation of at least 0.120” in the line and neutral poles. The 120 VAC power source must be turned OFF prior to servicing.
Power On / Reset Mode MC-E will initiate the operating system and reload all saved data in the memory for stable operation every time the controller is powered up. Turn the Function Dial in the Auto/Run position for normal operation.
SETUP – Current Time Set Current Time Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SETUP position. Step 2 – Set the time mode if necessary. To set the time to International format (24-hour), press To return to the default U.S. format, press . Step 3 – Press or press the button until the time setup screen is displayed. Step 4 – Enter the Hour, Minutes and Seconds in HH MM format. Enter the HH MM International setting follows the 24-hour format. Example: For 10:30am, enter 1030. Step 5 – Press the .
SETUP – Security Password The MC-E can be secured with a security password to ensure that unauthorized users are not able to modify the programs. Enable Security Password Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SETUP Step 2 – Press the position. button. The screen will display the following: Step 3 – Enter a four-digit (0000–9999) security password and press the button.
SETUP – Event Days The MC-E allows you to pre-program ten event days throughout the year. During an event day, the controller will suspend automatic watering. Event days will reoccur every year unless deleted. Example: If December 25 is set as an event day, the controller will ignore watering every December 25 of each year until it is deleted from the Event Days. Set Event Day: Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SETUP position. Step 2 – Press the button.
SETUP – Master Valve Set Master Valve As factory default, the Master valve is Enabled for all stations. The master valve will activate whenever a station is activated. In situations that a station does not require the master valve to activate, use the following procedure to select the station and Disable or Enable the master valve. Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SETUP Step 2 – Press the position. button. The following display will be shown on the screen.
Program SETUP For a watering program to operate properly, it must have a station(s) with a runtime and a specific date and time to activate.
Enter/Modify/Delete - Single or Multiple Stations Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SET PROGRAM position. Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modified. Press to activate the selection. Step 3 – Enter the station number you want to create, modify or delete from the program and press the button. Select multiple stations by entering the first station number (two digits), then enter the last station in the sequence (two digits) and press the button.
Set Program – Program Start Time Set Program Start Times Each MC-E program can have up to eight start times. Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SET PROGRAM position. Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modified. Press to activate the selection. Step 3 – Press the button to review all start times. Each programmed start times will be displayed momentarily until the last start time is shown.
Delete Program Start Time Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SET PROGRAM position. Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modified. Press the to activate the selection. Step 3 – Press the button to review all start times. Each programmed start times will be displayed momentarily until the last start time is shown. Step 4 – Enter the start time number (1–8) being deleted and press the press to finalize. Step 5 – Return the Function dial to the Auto Run button.
Set Program – Station Delay Time Station delay time is the adjustable delay period between station operations. The controller’s default station delay is 0 seconds. The maximum delay time you can set between station operation is 4 hours. Assign Station Delay Time Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SET PROGRAM position. Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modified. Press the Step 3 – Press the and to activate the selection. buttons to access the station delay function.
Set Program – Looping Start Time The MC-E has the capability to loop a program. When a program is set to loop, the program will repeat after the loop delay time is satisfied. The program will continue to repeat beginning from the start time until the designated end time. To initiate the program to loop, you must assign a start time, end time and a loop delay to the program. Set a Looping Start Time Step 1 – Establish a start time to the program. (See Set Program – Program Start Time section.
Modify a Looping Start Time Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SET PROGRAM position. Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modified. Press the Step 3 – Press and press Step 4 – Press and press Step 5 – Press and press to activate the selection. to enter a new loop start time in HH MM format (Hours, Minutes and for PM) to accept. to enter a new loop end time in HH MM format (Hours, Minutes and for PM) to accept.
Set Program – Watering Day Schedule The MC-E offers you several options to schedule your watering programs. Having multiple options will allow you to optimize your watering need while practicing water conservation.
Odd Days watering schedule will activate the program on the odd-numbered days in the calendar month (1, 3, 5, ..., 29). However, the controller will treat all the 31st of the month and the 29th of February in leap years as a non-watering day. Set Program Schedule to Odd Days Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SET PROGRAM position. Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modified. Press the Step 3 – Press the to activate the selection. button to activate Odd days watering schedule.
Even Days watering schedule will activate the program on the Even-numbered days in the calendar month (2, 4, 6, ..., 30). Set Program Schedule to Even Days Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SET PROGRAM position. Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modified. Press the Step 3 – Press the to activate the selection. button to activate Even days watering schedule. Step 4 – Return the Function dial to the Auto Run position to exit SET PROGRAM.
Skip Days watering schedule will activate the program within the specified interval. You can designate skip days from 1 through 59 days. The entered value will be the number of days the controller will skip until an active watering day. If you enter a value of 3, MC-E skip watering for 3 consecutive days and water on the fourth day. MC-E will repeat the schedule after the active day. Set Skip Days Program Schedule Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SET PROGRAM position.
Monthly Adjust / Water Budget The MC-E water budget feature maximizes water conservation by allowing you to micro-adjust watering on a monthly basis. By adjusting your irrigation during dry seasons, wet seasons, etc., you can be sure that your landscape areas are receiving the optimum irrigation while conserving water resource. Adjust the Monthly Water Budget Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the MONTHLY ADJUST position.
Set Water Budget per Program Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the SET PROGRAM position. Step 2 – Enter the program number (1–8) being modified. Press the Step 3 – Press the to activate the selection. button. Step 4 – Enter the desired water budget percentage for the selected program. You can decrease the program’s watering to 0% (no watering) or increase it up to 200%. Press the button to accept the water budget modification. Example: Increase Program 1’s watering budget to 150%.
Program Review Use this function to review program parameters. Parameter modification is not allowed while in review mode. Review the Program’s Parameters Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the Program Review position. Step 2 – Enter the program number being reviewed. Step 3 – Press the following buttons to review the parameters: - Review the stations and the corresponding runtimes that are assigned to the selected program.
Program Erase Program Erase – Single Program Erase Single Program Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the Program Erase position. Step 2 – Enter the program number being erased and press Example: Erase program 8 by pressing the to process. buttons. Step 3 – After the deletion, the display will show the following. Repeat Step 2 to delete additional programs. Erasing a program will revert it back to default.
Program Erase – Complete Program Reset Activating this function will erase all saved irrigation programs in the MC-E controller. However, it will not erase the current time, date or any Option settings. Reset All Programs Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the Program Erase Step 2 – Enter Press the and press position. . button to exit or press to accept. Step 3 – Return the Function dial to the Auto Run position to exit Program Erase.
Station Test The MC-E provides the Station Test to allow you to activate all stations whether they are assigned to a program or not. When a Station Test is performed, the controller will sequence through all the stations and activate them for the specified duration. Perform Station Test Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the Station Test position. Step 2 – Enter the station runtime from 01 second to 30 minutes (seconds must be entered with 0 first, i.e.
Options The Option function allows you to make modifications to the controller’s operation. • Allows program 1–8 to utilize Station 1 as a secondary Master Valve. • Allows sensor feedback to activate Program 1. • Allows you to activate or deactivate the Master Valve during station delays. Options 1–8 Select Program to use Station 1 as a secondary Master Valve.
Option 10 Option 10 is used in conjunction with the Start Sensor and Program 1. Whenever the Start Sensor is triggered, Program 1 will activate immediately. Program 1 will repeat the cycle continuously until the start sensor is deactivated. All other programs will not be affected and will activate as scheduled. Activate Option 10 Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the Options Step 2 – Use the or position. Press the or button until Option 10 is displayed. button to activate or deactivate Option 10.
Rain Off The MC-E provides Rain Off to temporarily suspend the controller’s automatic watering. When Rain Off is activated, automatic watering cycles are halted until the Rain Off duration has elapsed. Rain Off can be programmed from 0 (Rain Off deactivated) to 14 days. Activate Rain Off Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the Rain Off position. Step 2 – The MC-E will countdown execute a 3-second countdown to cancel any active watering.
Manual Operation The MC-E provides True Manual operation feature for unscheduled station activation. With True Manual, the selected station will then water until you turn it off or until the controller’s current time reaches midnight. As a safety precaution, the controller is programmed to halt Manual watering at midnight. When Manual is in operation, MC-E will beep every 30 seconds to indicate active operation. Activate Station Manually Step 1 – Turn the Function dial to the Manual position.
Remote Control (Purchased Separately) The MC-E is equipped with two remote control ports to be used with the Toro SentinelTM Remote Central System and hand-held maintenance remote controls.
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Specifications Cabinet Dimensions: Small Metal Cabinet Unit: (9.71” H) x (10.68” W) x (4.25” D) [(24.66 cm H) x (27.13 cm W) x (10.79 cm D)] Large Metal Cabinet Unit: (12.37” H) x (14.32” W) x (4.75” D) [(31.42 cm H) x (36.37 cm W) x (12.06 cm D)] Input Voltage: Domestic: Primary - 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz; Secondary - 24 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 50VA Class 2 Transformer, UL and CSA Listed. Export: Primary - 250 VAC, 50/60 Hz; Secondary - 24 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 50VA Class 2 Transformer, CE and TUV Listed.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Radio complies with FCC Part 22 and Part 90 of the FCC Rules Domestic: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a FCC Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
