XC Components (Outdoor Model)

A – LCD Display

  1. Run Times Icon Run Times – Allows user to set each valve station run time from 1 minute to 4 hours.
  2. Start Times Icon Start Times – Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each program.
  3. Station Number – Indicates currently selected station number.
  4. Program Designator – Identifies program (A, B, or C) in use.
  5. Day of the Week – Identifies day of the week.
  6. Interval Watering Icon Interval Watering – Identifies month when programming current date.
  7. Odd/Even Watering – Identifies if Odd or Even watering has been selected.
  8. Flashing Sprinkler – Indicates that watering is taking place.
  9. System Off Icon System Off – Allows user to discontinue all programs and watering. Also allows the user to set the programmable “rain off” which stops watering for a period from 1 to 7 days.
  10. Umbrella Icon Umbrella – Indicates that the rain sensor is active.
  11. Seasonal Adjustment Icon Seasonal Adjustment – Allows the user to make run time changes according to the seasons without reprogramming the controller. Bars on the left allow quick visual reference to the seasonal adjustment percentage.
  12. Rain Drop Icon Rain Drop – Indicates watering will occur on the selected day.
  13. Crossed Rain Drop Icon Crossed Rain Drop – Indicates the watering will NOT occur on the selected day.
  14. Calendar Icon Calendar – Indicates interval watering schedule has been programmed. Icon also appears when programming the current day.

B – Wiring Compartment

  1. Lithium Battery – The replaceable lithium battery (included) allows the controller to be programmed in the absence of AC power. In addition, the battery will provide power for backup timekeeping in the event of a power outage.
  2. Internal Junction Box – Junction box in outdoor models for making AC power connections.
  3. Terminal Strip – Use to attach transformer, sensor, and valve wires from their source to the controller.
  4. Reset Button – Use to reset the controller.

C – Control Buttons

Plus Button Button – Increases the selected item flashing in the display.
Minus Button Button – Decreases the selected item flashing in the display.
Left Arrow Button Button – Returns selected flashing display to previous item.
Right Arrow Button Button – Advances the selected flashing display to the next item.
Program Button Button – Selects program A, B or C for different watering zone requirements.

  1. Sensor Bypass Switch

Dial Settings

Run – Normal dial position for all controller automatic and manual operation.

Current Time/Day – Allows current day and clock time to be set.
Start Times – Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each program.
Run Times – Allows user to set each valve station run time from 1 minute to 4 hours.
Water Days – Allows the user to select interval days to water.
Seasonal Adjustment – Allows user to make run time changes according to the seasons without reprogramming the controller. Bars on the left allow quick visual reference to the seasonal adjustment percentage.
Manual-One Station – Allows user to activate a one-time watering of a single valve.
Manual-All Stations – Allows user to activate a one-time watering of all valve stations or a few selected stations.
System Off – Allows user to discontinue all programs and watering. Also allows the user to set the programmable rain off which stops watering for a period from 1 to 7 days.

D – External Transformer (Indoor Model only)

A plug in transformer is provided to supply AC power to the controller.