Toro 212 - Manuals

The three main components of every automatic sprinklersystem are the controller, station control valves andsprinklers. The controller is the brain of the system, telling the controlvalves when and how long to supply water to the sprin-klers. The sprinklers direct and control the water applied tothe ...

A watering program requires three basic instructions tooperate automatically:• What days to water –called watering days• When to water – called a program start time• How long to water – called station run time The following example illustrates how a typical wateringprogram could be set for the sprin...

This section covers in detail each of the three parts of awatering program – watering days, program start timesand station run times. Selecting Watering Days The GreenKeeper 212 provides four options for schedul-ing watering days: Calendar, Interval, Odd or Even andOff. Calendar Schedule A Calendar ...

Selecting Program Start Times A program start time is the time of day you select tobegin an automatic program watering cycle. It is important to remember that a program onlyrequires one start time to operate automatically.When a program starts, each station assigned to a pro-gram will water in numer...

It is always helpful to plan your watering schedule onpaper before beginning the programming steps. You willhave a record of your watering schedule and station loca-tions which can be kept with your GreenKeeper 212 afterit is installed. A watering schedule form is provided onpage 12 for you to fill ...

The GreenKeeper 212 utilizes a 9-volt battery to retain itswatering program information in the event of a main powerinterruption. This battery backup feature also enablesyour controller to be fully programmed for operation rightout of the box—before installation—in the comfort of yourhome. Simply at...

24-Hour Clock Mode The GreenKeeper 212 is set to display time in the 12-hour clock mode. If youprefer to use a 24-hourclock mode (military time),select this option by remov-ing the 12/24 Hour SelectorJumper (5). To store thejumper, install it on one pinas shown. See Figure 3. 15-Second Run Delay The...

15 The GreenKeeper 212 program memory can be reset tothe permanent program values or cleared completely atany time without removing power. Resetting the permanent program erases all user inputand replaces it with the permanent program values. Clearing the program memory sets all program values toOff...

16 Note: To select the 24-hour clock mode, see page 14. Turn the control dial to the CURRENT TIME / DAY position (the hour digits will begin flashing). To adjust the display, press the +/ ON button to scroll the digits forward or the –/ OFF button to scroll the digits backward. Note: The display wil...

For each program, you can select Calendar, IntervalOdd, Even or Off. To set a Calendar schedule, continuehere. To set an Interval schedule see page 18. To set anOdd or Even schedule see page 19. To turn Off a pro-gram, see page 19. Setting A Calendar Schedule Turn the control dial to the WATERING DA...

Setting An Interval Schedule Turn the control dial to the WATERING DAYS position. Check the PROGRAMS switch setting. If necessary, reposition the switch to select the desired program. The current watering schedule will be displayed. IfInt (Interval) is not displayed, press the +/ ON or –/ OFF button...

Setting An Odd or Even Schedule Note:The Odd/Even Selector Jumper must be removedthis type of watering schedule. See page 14 for details. Turn the control dial to the WATERING DAYS position. Check the PROGRAMS switch setting. If necessary, reposition the switch to select the desired program. The cur...

Turn the control dial to the PROGRAM START TIME position. Check the PROGRAMS switch setting. If necessary, reposition the switch to select the desired program. Program start time number 1 will begin flashing. Thecurrent program start time or OFF will be displayedfor start time number 1. To select a ...

Turn the control dial to the STATION TIMES position. Check the PROGRAMS switch setting. If necessary, reposition the switch to select the desired program. Station number 1 will be flashing and its current runtime or OFF will be shown. To select a different sta-tion number, press the +/ ON or –/ OFF ...

Note: The GreenKeeper 212 controller is not weatherresistant and must be installed indoors or in a pro-tected area. For outdoor installation, a weather-resistant outdoor cabi-net is available. Order model number GK212-CAB-01 fordomestic controllers or GK212-CAB-02 for export controllers. 1. Select a...

1. Route the valve control wires between the valves and the controller. Note: Using 18 AWG (0.75mm 2 ) multi-wire sprinkler valve connection cable is recommended. This cable is insulated for direct burial and is color-coded to sim-plify installation. 2. Attach the white color-coded wire from the cab...

(Optional) CAUTION: To prevent controller damage,ensure the relay current draw does not exceed0.35 Amps. Do not connect the controller directly to the pump starter. 1. Route a wire pair from the pump relay into the con- troller housing. 2. Connect one wire to the terminal labeled COM (12). Connect t...

(Optional) The Toro Rain Switch is a remote rain sensor which canbe connected directly to your GreenKeeper 212 to auto-matically interrupt watering during rain. A sensor bypass switch is provided which enables theRain Switch operation to be turned On and Off. When the Rain Switch absorbs rain water ...

The GreenKeeper 212 controller has three modes ofoperation: Automatic, Manual and Off. In the Automaticmode the controller tracks the time and day and oper-ates the automatic watering schedules. The Manualmode enables the watering programs to be started andcontrolled manually at any time. The Off mo...

Manual operation enables the automatic watering pro-grams or selected stations assigned to the program to bestarted manually. During operation, temporary changescan be made to increase or decrease the station runtime, step through the station sequence and pause orstop watering using the “Watering Co...

The following watering control features enable you to fur-ther control the watering program during operation. All watering control features apply to watering programsstarted manually and automatically. To Pause Watering Press the +/ ON and –/ OFF buttons at the same time. • The station currently wat...

Changes in season and temperature generally require achange in station run time to maintain a healthy land-scape and conserve water. The season adjust featureenables you to change the run time of all zones assignedto a program, simultaneously up or down, in 10% incre-ments – with just the press of a...

A 0.75 Amp fuse protects the controller from damage dueto power surges and excessive current draw through theStation Modules. Before replacing the fuse, check for theprobable cause, such as a shorted or improperly connect-ed control valve wire, then replace the fuse as follows: 1. Unplug the transfo...

32 If you are having a problem with the controller, check the following symptoms, possible causes and remedies. If the problem cannot be resolved or you would like assistance with any Toro irrigation product, call our toll-free Toro Help Line, 1-800-664-4740 Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM ...

Housing: Plastic, indoor, wall mount, 7.5" W x 8.5" H x 2" D (19cm W x 21.6cm H x 5cm D)Power Specifications, Domestic Model:Plug-In Transformer, Class 2, UL Listed, CSA Certified(or equivalent)• Input: 120 V a.c. 50/60 Hz, 0.5A• Output: 24 V a.c. 50/60 Hz; 18VAPower Specifications, Expo...

© 2000 The Toro Company, Irrigation Division Form Number 373-0063 Rev. B Domestic: This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harm-ful interfe...