Toro WRS1 - Manuals

Remove the valve common wire from the valve common terminal (generally marked“C”, “COM”, or “VC”). Join this wire to the White wire using a wire connector. Attachthe Brown wire to the valve common terminal. Note: The yellow wire is not used in this application. Remove all common control wires from t...

Part 2 - Power Wire Connection Note: The Receiver requires 24 V ac to operate. It should only be connected to an irrigation controller that uses a 24 V ac UL listed Class 2 transformer to supply power. Caution: Do not connect the Receiver directly to 120/240 V ac power asthis may result in irreversi...

Initial Receiver Testing Reconnect power to the controller and verify the Receiver’s Power Indicator is illumi-nated. Hold the Sensor/Transmitter at close range to the Receiver, then lightly pressand hold the Test Spindle. The Sensor Status Indicator should illuminate and remainon until the Test Spi...

Installation Procedure The Sensor/Transmitter should be mounted vertically with the antenna wire extendingstraight down. Avoid installations where the antenna wire would contact any metal object. A rain gutter is an ideal location for the Sensor/Transmitter. Simply position the bracketwith the thumb...

RainSensor Operation Normal Operation When the RainSensor activates due to sufficient rainfall, the Sensor Status Indicatorwill remain illuminated on the Receiver and the sprinkler system will remain inactiveuntil the moisture-absorbent discs inside the Sensor/Transmitter have dried out. Therate at ...

Sensor/Transmitter Battery Replacement 1 . Remove the bottom housing cover of the Sensor/Transmitter by gently pressing in anddown on the lower opposing tabs using a smallflat-blade screwdriver, then carefully slide thecircuit board out. See Figure 9 . 2 . Remove the battery cover and batteries. Rep...

The obstacles will all affect the transmitted signal and typically reduce the radiatedpower that will be read by the Receiver. Different objects such as walls and floorsaffect the transmitted signal differently depending on the material composition, geom-etry and thickness. Typically, most residenti...

Specifications: Receiver Mounting Options: Stainless steel screws and/or double-sided foam tape. Sensor/Transmitter Mounting Options: Quick-Clip TM rain gutter bracket and roof eaves/fascia mounting bracket with stainless steel screws. Sensor/Transmitter Range: Up to 300' line-of-site. Sensor Type: ...

Wireless RainSensor User’s Guide 5 B. Controllers with no sensor inputs and no pump start or master valve: Refer to Figure 7 . Disconnect the valve common wire from the controller’s common terminal (generally marked “C”, “Com”, or “VC”). Join this wire to the White wire using a wire nut. Attach the ...

6 Wireless RainSensor User’s Guide Part 2 - Power Wire Connection The Receiver requires a nominal voltage of 24 VAC to operate. It should only be connected to an irrigation controller that uses a 24 VAC UL listed Class 2 transformer to supply power. Caution: Do not connect the Receiver directly to 1...

Wireless RainSensor User’s Guide 7 Installing the Sensor / Transmitter If installing Wireless RainSensor model RFS1000 for freeze detection, please refer to additional instructions provided on page 8. Testing Signal Strength at the Installation Site The Receiver’s Signal Indicator provides an indica...

8 Wireless RainSensor User’s Guide The installation and operation of a freeze sensor should be used in conjunction with frequent visual checks of your sprinkler system. While freeze sensors are designed to prevent inadvertent watering during near or below freezing conditions, there are instances in ...

Wireless RainSensor User’s Guide 9 Sensor Adjustment Rainfall Adjustment The Sensor/Transmitter can be adjusted to respond when it has detected nominal rainfall in the following amounts: 1/8” (3 mm), 1/4” (6 mm), 1/2” (13 mm), 3/4” (19 mm) or 1” (26 mm). Carefully rotate the Rainfall Adjustment Cap ...

10 Wireless RainSensor User’s Guide Signal Indicator (Installation Validation™) The Signal Indicator provides instant signal strength feedback for the installer. The indicator always shows the strength of the last signal received. In order to clear this signal, simply press the Smart Bypass button o...

Wireless RainSensor User’s Guide 11 Model Numbers: RS1000 - Wireless RainSensor RFS1000 - Wireless RainSensor + Freeze Receiver Mounting Options: Stainless steel screws and/or double-sided foam tape. Sensor/Transmitter Mounting Options: Quick-Clip™ rain gutter bracket and roof eaves/fascia mounting ...

Domestic : This device complies with FCC rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. This eq...