Page 2 - Specifications
2 Specifications • Dimensions - Controller • 6" W x 9" H x 3" D • (15.3 cm W x 22.9 cm H x 7.6 cm D) • Dimensions - Remote • 3" W x 8" H x 2" D • (7.6 cm W x 20.3 cm H x 5.1 cm D) • Power Specifications: • Controller • Plug-in Transformer, Class 2, UL Listed, • CSA Certified ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Wire Terminal Diagram ……… 15 Controller (VCU) Overview ……… 6 Remote Overview ……… 5 FCC notice – Electromagnetic compatibility ……… 16 Installing the Controller – Wire Hookup ……… 14 Installing the Controller ……… 13 Range – Computer/Controller Location ……… 12 Range – Remote Preparat...
Page 4 - System Connections
4 System Connections Desktop or laptop computer with software USB cable, ( included ) USB module/ hand-held remote control with desktop stand Irrigation controller with built-in transceiver In the garage The PC Control system is made up of three main components; the software disk for the customer’s ...
Page 5 - Remote Overview
5 Remote Overview LCD – all segments shown Shuttle - Move between segments Up Arrow - Move values upward Down Arrow - Move values downward Lights - Turn lighting station on/off Auto Off - Suspend automatic operations Auto On - Resume automatic operations Stop - Stop all active zones Start - Start cu...
Page 7 - Install the controller
7 Here is a quick overview of the installation steps 1. Make sure the computer meets the system requirements. 2. Check to see if the remote and the controller will be within range of each other. 3. Install the controller 4. Connect the remote to the computer 5. Load the software into the computer (D...
Page 9 - Connect the controller’s transformer following these steps
9 Check the range between the remote and controller 1. Connect the controller’s transformer following these steps • Do not plug in the transformer! • First, remove the access cover from the controller by pushing inward on the finger grips on both sides and sliding the cover forward and off the contr...
Page 10 - Preparing the controller; To wirelessly communicate and to prevent
10 Checking the range: Preparing the controller To wirelessly communicate and to prevent interference from other systems, the controller and remote need to be set with the same personal identification number or PIN. The controller, the handheld remote and the program on CD are all shipped from the f...
Page 11 - Preparing the remote
11 Checking the range: Preparing the remote 1. Connect a 9-volt battery to the battery clip in the rear compartment of the remote. Insert the battery into the compartment and (withoutcrimping the wires) replace the compartment’s cover. 2. Make sure the controller is plugged in. 3. Press any button o...
Page 13 - Installing the controller
13 Installing the controller The installation procedure for the PC Control ’s irrigation controller is the same as conventional controllers. Make sure the controller is unplugged. • Choose an indoor location that allows the plug-in-style transformer to easily reach from the electrical outlet to the ...
Page 15 - Wire Terminal Diagram