PC Control Installation and Start Up
Specifications • • • • • • Dimensions - Controller 6" W x 9" H x 3" D (15.3 cm W x 22.9 cm H x 7.6 cm D) Dimensions - Remote 3" W x 8" H x 2" D (7.6 cm W x 20.3 cm H x 5.1 cm D) • • • • • • • • Power Specifications: Controller Plug-in Transformer, Class 2, UL Listed, CSA Certified (or equivalent) • Input: 120 V a.c. 50/60 Hz, 0.5 Amps • Output: 24 V a.c. 50/60 Hz, 20 VA Remote • Input: 9 VDC - battery • • Maximum Load Per Station: 0.4 Amps @ 24 V a.c. • • Maximum Load For Pump/Master Valve: 0.
Table of Contents Page 4 ……… System Connections 5 ……… Remote Overview 6 ……… Controller (VCU) Overview 7 ……… Quick Overview 8 ……… Computer Requirements 9 ……… Range Check 10 ……… Range – Controller Preparation 11 ……… Range – Remote Preparation 12 ……… Range – Computer/Controller Location 13 ……… Installing the Controller 14 ……… Installing the Controller – Wire Hookup 15 ……… Wire Terminal Diagram 16 ……… FCC notice – Electromagnetic compatibility 3
System Connections The PC Control system is made up of three main components; the software disk for the customer’s computer, the remote control device (with desktop stand and USB cord) and the 12station, indoor controller. In the home USB cable, (included) Desktop or laptop computer with software In the garage The remote relays commands and programming from the computer to the controller .
Remote Overview LCD Shuttle – all segments shown - Move between segments Up Arrow - Move values upward Start - Start currently selected zone Down Arrow - Move values downward Stop - Stop all active zones Auto On - Resume automatic operations Lights - Turn lighting station on/off Auto Off - Suspend automatic operations 5
Controller (VCU) Overview Power Zone Indicators - Shows active zones Signal Indicator - Indicates signal quality Sensor - Shows an active sensor (flow/rain) Master Pump/Valve - Indicates active MP/MPV Test Indicator - Lights during test modes All Stations Hook-up Panel - All station run mode - Remove for wire installation Manual (button/light) - When manual mode is active Off (button/light) - VCU is off 6
Here is a quick overview of the installation steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the computer meets the system requirements. Check to see if the remote and the controller will be within range of each other.
Make sure the computer meets these System Requirements • • • • • • • • • • Windows 98SE (second edition)*, 2000, ME, XP Prof, or 2003 Windows compatible PC with CD-ROM drive Available USB port (1.0 or greater) 900 MHz CPU 64 MB RAM 12MB free hard disk space 1024x768 64K color display/monitor Mouse & keyboard Internet capability (preferably high speed) Digital photo capability * The 2nd edition of Windows 98 was the first version to support the USB capability required.
Check the range between the remote and controller Connect the controller’s transformer following these steps 1. • • • • • • • Do not plug in the transformer! First, remove the access cover from the controller by pushing inward on the finger grips on both sides and sliding the cover forward and off the controller. Slip the 3-wire cord from the transformer through the small whole on the left hand side of the bottom of the controller’s case.
Checking the range: Preparing the controller To wirelessly communicate and to prevent interference from other systems, the controller and remote need to be set with the same personal identification number or PIN. The controller, the handheld remote and the program on CD are all shipped from the factory with “0000” as their PIN. This default PIN will allow immediate communication. A few moments after the controller is plugged in, its POWER and AUTO ON indicator lights will illuminate.
Checking the range: Preparing the remote 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Connect a 9-volt battery to the battery clip in the rear compartment of the remote. Insert the battery into the compartment and (without crimping the wires) replace the compartment’s cover. Make sure the controller is plugged in. Press any button on the remote to “wake it up”. All the segments in the display will illuminate for about 2 seconds.
Checking the range: Computer location to the controller. • • • • • • Place the controller, plugged in and upright, at the approximate location at which it will be mounted in the garage. If the controller’s AUTO ON indicator light is not on, press the AUTO ON button to turn on the light. Take the handheld remote to the location of the computer within the home. Press any button to wake up the remote.
Installing the controller The installation procedure for the PC Control’s irrigation controller is the same as conventional controllers. Make sure the controller is unplugged. • Choose an indoor location that allows the plug-in-style transformer to easily reach from the electrical outlet to the controller with its 3-wire cord. Make sure the outlet is the type with an earth ground that will accept the 3-pronged transformer connection.
Installing the controller: wire hookup If you are not using a conduit to cover the incoming field wires, the open entrance hole in the bottom of the controller is large enough to accommodate two 7-wire (one white- colored valve common and six different colored valve wires) cables just in case the less common13conductor (for a 12-station controller) cable is not available. • The wire connections out at the valves need to be waterproof using connectors like insulated wire nuts or grease caps.
Wire Terminal Diagram 15
Caution: The user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Electromagnetic Compatibility Domestic: This device complies with FCC rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
