Section One: Introduction - Orbit WaterMaster 57096 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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SECTION ONE
Introduction
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have combined the simplicity of mechanical switches with the accuracy
of digital electronics to give you a Controller that is both easy to program
and extremely versatile. The Orbit
flexibility, letting you run a fully automatic, semi-automatic, or a manual
watering program for all your watering needs. This Controller also adds
the convenience and flexibility of, wireless remote control.
Please read this manual completely before you begin to program and use
the Controller. A few of the most notable design features include:
Arm Chair Programmable
By inserting two AA alkaline batteries you may program the timer prior to
installing it in its permanent location.
Wireless Remote Control
With the use of the wireless remote transmitter, the Controller can be
operated via wireless remote control, up to 200 feet from the controller.
You may initiate a manual watering cycle of 2, 10, 30 or 60 minutes for all
or any individual station. This feature is useful for maintenance, repairs
and system start-up and shut-down. The Controller allows up to 6 inde-
pendent transmitters. The convenient LED light on the Controller face
verifies wireless transmission.
Fail-Safe Program/Non-Volatile Program Memory
If the Timer loses AC power, the existing program will not be lost. After
the AC power returns, the Timer will recall the last program into memory
and there will be no need to re-program. If both the AC power is lost and
the batteries are dead or missing, the user will only need to reset the time
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and date; all other program settings are held in non-volatile memory, and
there is no need for re-entry.
Fuse
The 0.75 amp slow-blow fuse provides circuit protection. For replace-
ment, use WaterMaster 0.75 amp fuse or equivalent.
Features of the Timer
1. Reset Button
The reset button clears the time and date but does not remove the factory
installed fail-safe program. To prevent an accidental reset, the button is
recessed into the panel and must be pressed with a small pointed object
such as a pen or pencil tip.
2. Digital Display
A large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) shows the time of day and indicates
many of the programming settings. The display is completely interactive
with all other controls.
3. Programming Keys
The Timer has seven push button keys for setup and program entry.
Working in conjunction with the rotary dial, the keys are used to set the
time of day, watering time, watering days, start times, and other func-
tions.
4. Rotary Dial
The heart of the Timer is the rotary dial. This makes it easy to see which
function is currently selected and/or in which mode the Timer is set to
operate.
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