Orbit Easy Dial 6-Station Indoor Sprinkler Controller

1. Introduzione

The Orbit 6-zone indoor sprinkler controller is designed to provide convenient and flexible control over your lawn or garden watering schedule. Its user-friendly interface simplifies setup and customization, offering features such as rain delay, water budgeting, and dual watering programs to meet specific irrigation needs.

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Orbit Easy Dial Sprinkler Controller.

Funzioni chjave:

• Opzioni d'irrigazione flessibili: Set water duration for each station between 1-240 minutes.
• Calendariu d'irrigazione efficiente: Up to 8 start times per day to reduce water runoff.
• Funzione di ritardu di pioggia: Pause watering for 24, 48, or 72 hours.
• Budgeting di l'acqua: Ajustà i tempi di corsa secondu i cambiamenti stagiunali.
• Prugrammi di doppia irrigazione: Independent programs for customized intervals, days of the week, or even/odd watering days.

Figura 1.1: Fronte view of the Orbit Easy Dial 6-Station Indoor Sprinkler Controller, showing the LCD display, control buttons, and rotary dial.

2. Informazioni di sicurezza

Please read all safety information before installing or operating the controller. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury or property damage.

• This controller is designed for solu usu di l'internu. Do not install outdoors or in areas exposed to water.
• Assicuratevi chì l'alimentazione sia scollegata prima di fà qualsiasi cablaggio o manutenzione.
• All electrical connections should be made in accordance with local electrical codes.
• Ùn pruvate micca di riparà l'unità da per voi. Affidate tutta a manutenzione à persunale qualificatu.

3. Setup è Installazione

3.1 Muntà u Controller

Choose a suitable indoor location near a standard 120V AC electrical outlet. Avoid areas with extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.

1. Marcate u locu di muntatura desideratu nantu à u muru.
2. Install two mounting screws (not included) into the wall, leaving approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) of the screw head exposed. The screws should be spaced vertically to align with the keyhole slots on the back of the controller.
3. Hang the controller on the screws.

Figura 3.1: Esample of the controller mounted on a wall in an indoor setting.

3.2 Cablaggio di u Controller

Before wiring, ensure the power adapter is unplugged from the electrical outlet.

1. Common Wire (COM): Connect the common wire from your sprinkler valves to the terminal labeled 'COM' on the controller. This is typically a white wire.
2. Zone Wires (1-6): Connect each individual zone wire from your sprinkler valves to the corresponding numbered terminals (1 through 6) on the controller.
3. Sensore di Pioggia (Opzionale): If using a rain sensor (sold separately), connect its wires to the 'SENSOR' terminals. Ensure the rain sensor switch inside the controller is set to 'ON' if a sensor is connected. If no sensor is used, keep the switch 'OFF' and ensure the jumper wire is in place between the sensor terminals.
4. Cunnessione di putenza: Plug the included 24V AC transformer into the '24VAC' terminals on the controller. Then, plug the transformer into a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.

Figura 3.2: Detailed view of the wiring terminals, showing connections for 24VAC, SENSOR, COM, and zones 1-6.

4. Operating Instructions

The Orbit Easy Dial controller features a rotary dial for selecting functions and a set of buttons for adjusting settings.

Figura 4.1: Pannellu di cuntrollu sopraview, highlighting the LCD display, directional buttons, and function dial.

4.1 Impostazione di l'ora è di a data attuali

1. Girate u dial à DATA/CLOCK.
2. Aduprà u + è - buttons to set the current year, then press ENTRA.
3. Repeat for month, day, hour, and minute.

4.2 Programming Watering Schedules (Programs A & B)

The controller supports two independent programs (A and B) for different watering needs.

4.2.1 Impostazione di l'orari di partenza

1. Girate u dial à ORA DI INIZIO.
2. The display will show '1'. Use + è - to set the first start time, then press ENTRA.
3. Continue setting up to 8 start times for the current program. To skip a start time, press ENTRA without setting a time.
4. To switch between Program A and B, press the PROGRAMMA AB buttone.

4.2.2 Setting Run Times (How Long)

1. Girate u dial à QUANTU TEMPU.
2. The display will show 'STATION 1'. Use + è - to set the watering duration (1-240 minutes) for Station 1, then press ENTRA.
3. Repeat for each station (1-6).
4. To switch between Program A and B, press the PROGRAMMA AB buttone.

4.2.3 Setting Watering Days (How Often)

1. Girate u dial à QUANTE VOLTE.
2. Pudete sceglie trà trè opzioni:
• Ghjorni di a settimana: Aduprà u FRECCIA DRITTA button to move to the desired day, then press ENTRA to select/deselect.
• Intervalli: Aduprà + è - to set the interval (e.g., every 2 days).
• Even/Odd Days: Select 'EVEN' or 'ODD' for watering on even or odd calendar days.
3. To switch between Program A and B, press the PROGRAMMA AB buttone.

4.3 Funzione di ritardu per pioggia

The rain delay feature allows you to temporarily suspend your watering schedule for a set period.

1. Girate u dial à AUTO.
2. Press u RITARDU DI PIOVA buttone.
3. Aduprà u + è - buttons to select a delay of 24, 48, or 72 hours.
4. The controller will automatically resume the schedule after the delay period. To cancel, press CLEAR.

4.4 Water Budgeting

The water budgeting feature allows you to adjust all programmed run times by a percentage, useful for seasonal adjustments without reprogramming each station.

1. Girate u dial à BUDGET.
2. Aduprà u + è - buttoni per aghjustà a percentualetage (e.g., 50% to reduce watering by half, 150% to increase by 50%).
3. The change applies to all active programs and stations.

4.5 Operazione manuale

To manually water a specific station or all stations:

1. Girate u dial à AUTO.
2. Press u MANUALE buttone.
3. Aduprà u FRECCIA DRITTA or FRECCIA SINISTRA buttons to select the desired station or 'ALL' for all stations.
4. Press ENTRA.
5. Aduprà + è - to set the manual run time.
6. Press ENTRA per inizià l'irrigazione manuale.
7. Per fermà l'irrigazione manuale, appughjà CLEAR.

4.6 Turning Off the Controller

To stop all automatic watering, turn the dial to OFF. The controller will retain its programming.

5. Mantenimentu

• Mantene u controller pulitu è ​​senza polvere è detriti. Aduprate un pannu dolce è asciuttu per a pulizia.
• Ensure the controller is not exposed to moisture or direct water spray.
• Verificate periodicamente i cunnessione di i fili per assicurassi ch'elli sianu sicuri.
• During winter months in cold climates, it is recommended to disconnect the controller and store it indoors to prevent damage from freezing temperatures.

6. Risoluzione di prublemi

7. Specificazioni

8. Garanzia è Support

For specific warranty information and detailed support, please refer to the official Orbit website or contact Orbit customer service directly. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase for any warranty claims.

Orbit is a leading provider of watering solutions, committed to delivering quality products and customer satisfaction.

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