Advanced Features

Programmable Sensor Override

The XC allows the user to program the controller so that the sensor disables watering on only desired stations. For example, patio gardens that have pots under overhangs and roofs may not receive water when it rains and will continue to need to be watered during periods of rain. To program sensor override:

  1. Turn the dial to the RUN position.
  2. Press and hold the Minus Button button down while turning the dial to START TIMES position.
  3. Release the Minus Button button. At this point, the display will show the station number, ON, and the Umbrella Icon icon, will be flashing.
  4. Press the or Plus Button button Minus Button to enable or disable the sensor for the station shown.
    ON = Sensor enabled (will suspend irrigation)
    OFF= Sensor disabled (will allow watering)
  5. Use the Left Arrow Button or Right Arrow Button buttons to scroll to the next station that you would like to program the sensor override.

NOTE: The controller default is for the sensor to disable watering on all zones when rain occurs.

XC Display - Programmable Sensor Override

When the XC receives an input from the sensor to disable watering, the display will indicate those stations that have been programmed to override the sensor. A station that is running in the sensor override mode will flash the Umbrella Icon and Automatic Watering Icon icons alternately.

XC Display - Input from Sensor