Quick Installation & Start Guide The UgMO UG1000C-A Irrigation controller is designed to bring full moisture sensor control to both residential and large commercial landscapes. Available in 12 and 24 zone models, and utilizing its fully digital interface and patented UGMO adaptive watering algorithm, the UG1000C-A breaks the traditional watering schedule paradigm. There are no start-times to set and no complex site variables to enter.
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1 1 6 5 2 2 Timer Controlled Zone 1. Zone Number 2. Duration of Last Irrigation Cycle 3. Zone Control Indicator – watering cycles are controlled by timer Wiring the UG1000C-A Controller AC + - R A A M U I V X N R E T N F L 1 O 2 W V 3 4 Sensor Controlled Zone 1. Zone Number 2. Soil Moisture Level 3. Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) 4. Sensor Battery Condition 5. Current Soil Moisture Condition 6.
Getting Started…Configuring Global Settings
Highlight Date and Press OK Press System Settings Soft Key Finish configuring the Global Settings by highlight changing the value using the same process as the sure to choose the properties correct; • Country (location of site) • Language (spoken by users) • Pump/MV to activate a Master Valve or P • DST – to activate Day Light Savings if obse • Zip Code • Units to establish Fahrenheit or Celsius a • Temp – to activate the cold temperature Highlight Global Settings and Press OK Using the navigation keys
Configuring Global Settings…Continued Setting Watering Blackout Times Return to System Settings and this time Highlight Watering Blackouts and Press Default settings for each day will be NO BLACKOUT.
Assigning Sensors Press Device Soft Key on Main Screen Highlight Moisture Sensors and Press OK Highlight the desired zone that the sensor will manage and Press OK The zone will appear with be highlighted with a thick boarder and will also appear Turn the sensor on and look for its Net Work Address (NWA) to appear in the list, highlight and press Assign or OK.
Managing Zones…Sensor Controlled Press the Zones Soft Key Next, press SET to manually set the soil moisture level (UgMO can do this automatically as well see page ?) Highlight the desired zone and Press MANAGE Move the checkered cursor to the desired moisture range. High and Low thresholds are visible above and below the icon Highlight Manage Zone by Sensor and Press OK.
Managing Zones…Timer Controlled Press the Zones Soft Press SET to program zone cycle runtimes Highlight the desired zone and press MANAGE Highlight MANAGE ZONE BY TIMER and press OK. Scroll to lower box and highlight ZONE ON and press OK Choose the day of the week that you want to schedule watering and press OK or EDIT.
Enrolling the Internet Bridge Press the Device Soft Key on the Main Screen ENROLLED will appear in the window on the left. Press the DETAIL button to view/change setting and navigate to ADVANCE settings Highlight Internet Bridge from the list and press OK Highlight Information and Press OK to modify information. Press ADVANCE to view/change the internet settings The NWA of the Bridge should appear to the right (make sure the Bridge is powered on).
Enrolling a Repeater Press the Device Soft Key on the Main Screen ENROLLED should appear in the STATUS window. You can press DETAIL to view wireless signal strength Highlight Repeaters and Press OK Repeater Detail Screen With the Repeater powered on, look for its NWA to appear in the first column. Highlight and Press ENROLL You can also manually enter the repeater NWA (like a sensor) to enroll by pressing MANUAL in the screen above.
Controller Modes Press the Mode Button To run all zones, Highlight RUN ALL ZONES, press OK and move the cursor up and down to pick desired runtime and press START The systems defaults to OFF when first powered To place the system in to AUTO mode highlight AUTOMATIC MODE and press OK, then exit.
Soil Moisture Setting The UG1000C-A controller has the ability to automatically determine your soil characteristics helping it decide on what the soil type setting should be and the moisture range that is optimal for the health and growth of your lawn and landscape. You also have the option of manually configuring the soil type setting and/or adjusting the UgMO determined setting. For best system operation, use the UgMO auto calibration and then make adjustments to the settings if necessary.
Soil Moisture Setting …Continued Press the System Settings soft key Once auto calibration is started it can be stopped by pressing the STOP soft key or manual setting of the soil type can be chosen by pressing MANUAL Highlight SET SOIL TYPE and press OK Highlight the zones that you wish to calibrate or choose ALL ZONES and decide to calibrate NOW or LATER in auto mode or MANUAL When Auto Calibration for soil setting the soil type, LEARNING will appear on the main screen in those affected zones To manu
Signal Quality and Sensor Communication To check sensor communication go to Devices and choose Sensors Scroll to and highlight the desired sensor and press OK or DETAIL This screen displays all the details of the sensor including NWA, zone assignments and current readings. AUTO 12:13PM 3/6 Sensor 4 Long term Press the HISTORY soft key to see last five communication packets from the sensor This will show the last 5 transmissions and the time when they were received by the controller.
Trouble Shooting and Alerts AUTO 12:13PM 3/6 B ERROR LIST Over Current Valve 2 Water Line break clear DETAI 1 To view any registered alerts, highlight the Alerts Soft Key and press OK Highlight error and press DETAIL for more information or press CLEAR to remove it from the list Note: The USB port is intended for use with a USB memory stick. It is a host port that must not be connected to a personal computer.
Regulatory Notices FCC ID: YVAUG1000CA; IC ID: 10216A-UG1000CA M/N: UG1000C-A This device complied with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada License Exempt RSS Standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. A separation distance of 20 cm should be observed to maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines set out in OET Bulletin 65.
