Page 3 - Table of Contents
Introduction and Set Up ■ GreenKeeper 212 Components......................2-5 ■ Sprinkler System Basics ....................................6 ■ Watering Program Basics ..................................7 ■ Watering Program Details ..............................8-9 ■ Planning Your Watering Schedule ....
Page 4 - Controller Components; GreenKeeper 212 Introduction
Controller Components GreenKeeper 212 Introduction and Set Up 2 1 3 BATTERY 2
Page 5 - GreenKeeper 212 Components
GreenKeeper 212 Components The following are brief descriptions of the controller com-ponents and display elements. Each of these items willbe explained in further detail within the appropriate pro-gramming, operating and installation sections of thisguide. 1 - LCD Display A - “Start Time” symbol – ...
Page 8 - Sprinkler System Basics; Controller
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 ...
Page 9 - Example: The program start time is set for 5:00; As shown in the watering program diagram, at 5:00; Watering Program Basics; Station 1; Station 2
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...
Page 10 - Selecting Watering Days; Calendar Schedule; and; Interval Schedule; Watering Program Details
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 ...
Page 11 - Selecting Program Start Times; when the control dial is in the; position and indicate how; Setting The Station Run Time; position; Flashing
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...
Page 12 - Guidelines For Watering; • Water early in the morning, one to two hours before; Filling Out The Watering Schedule Form; rogram Start Times - Indicate the time of day to; Planning Your Watering Schedule
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 ...
Page 15 - button to stop the display from flashing. The; Installing The Battery; Figure 1
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...
Page 16 - Odd/Even Watering Days; Sunday. Program A has a Calendar watering; About The GreenKeeper 212 Memory; Figure 3
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...
Page 17 - To Reset The Permanent Program; To Clear The Memory; Press the; Resetting The Controller Memory; Figure 4
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...
Page 18 - Repeat step 2 and 3 to set the current minutes.; Repeat steps 7 and 8 to set the current month (first; Setting The Current Time and Day or Date; Programming The Controller; Example 1
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...
Page 19 - Setting A Calendar Schedule; To set a Calendar schedule for another program,; Setting The Watering Day Schedule
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...
Page 20 - Setting An Interval Schedule; To set an Interval schedule for another program,
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...
Page 21 - Setting An Odd or Even Schedule; To set an Odd or Even schedule for another; Turning Off A Program; To turn another program Off, repeat steps
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...
Page 22 - To set, change or remove a program start time for; Setting Program Start Times
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 ...
Page 23 - Setting Station Run Times
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 ...
Page 24 - Mounting The Controller; Installation
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...
Page 25 - Connecting The Valves
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...
Page 26 - Connecting The Transformer; Pump Relay
(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...
Page 27 - Connecting A Toro Rain Switch; Toro Rain Switch
(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 ...
Page 28 - Automatic Operation; Controller Operation
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...
Page 29 - Starting Programs and/or Stations Manually; To select additional programs, repeat steps; Manual Operation
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...
Page 30 - Watering Control Features
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...
Page 32 - To apply the Season Adjust feature to another pro-; Using The Season Adjust Feature
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...
Page 33 - CAUTION: For continued protection against risk; Adding A Station Module; WARNING
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...
Page 34 - Troubleshooting; Possible Cause; Symptom
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 ...
Page 35 - The Toro Promise — Limited Two-Year Warranty; Warranty
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...
Page 36 - Electromagnetic Compatibility; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; International: This is a CSPR 22 Class B product.
© 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...
