Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Timer Components ........................................ 2-5 Timer Installation n Indoor Model Installation ................................ 6 z Connecting the Valves.................................... 7 z Connecting a Pump Start Relay ..................... 8 z Connecting ...
Page 4 - Timer Components
Timer Components Timer Components SENSOR 24 VAC MANUAL START ON NEXT OFF B F
Page 5 - Control Dial Positions
Timer Components The following are brief descriptions of the timer components and display elements. Each of these items will be explained in further detail within the appropriate programming, operating and installation sections of this guide. 1 - LCD Display A - “Start Time” symbol is displayed whe...
Page 8 - Timer Installation; Indoor Model Installation; Note
Timer Installation Note : The ECXTRA indoor timer is not weather resis- tant and must be installed indoors or in a protected area. Indoor Model Installation 1. Select a location for the timer within 4 ′ (1,2m) of an electrical outlet to enable the transformer cord to easily reach. Make sure the...
Page 9 - Connecting the Valves; valve common; CAUTION: Use Toro Waterproof Wire Connectors; Valve Common Wire
Connecting the Valves 1. Route the valve control wires between the valves and the timer. Note: The snap-in wire connectors accept 14–18 gauge (2mm 2 –1mm 2 ) wire. Using direct-burial irrigation cable is recommended. Choose a cable that has at least one additional wire conductor than the number of...
Page 10 - Connecting a Pump Start Relay; CAUTION: To prevent timer damage, ensure the; Connecting the Plug-In Transformer; Do not plug the transformer into an; Jumper Wire
Connecting a Pump Start Relay CAUTION: To prevent timer damage, ensure the 24 VAC pump relay current draw does not exceed 0.30 Amps. Do not connect the timer directly to the pump starter. 1. Route a wire pair from the pump relay into the timer housing. 2. Connect one wire to the terminal labeled C...
Page 12 - Installing the Cabinet
Installing the Cabinet 1. For safe, reliable operation, select an installation site which will provide the following conditions: • Protection from irrigation spray, exposure to direct sun during the hottest hours, wind and snow. • Access to a grounded power source which is not controlled by a ligh...
Page 14 - Connecting the Power Source; in the line and neutral poles.
Connecting a Pump Start Relay CAUTION: To prevent timer damage, ensure the relay current draw does not exceed 0.30 Amps. Do not connect the timer directly to the pump starter. 1. For pump relay wires, install a 1/2 ″ (13mm) conduit adapter and conduit. 2. Connect a wire pair to the pump relay term...
Page 15 - NC
Connecting the Power Source (cont.) Connecting (optional) Rain Sensor A rain sensor is a remote sensing device that can be connected directly to your ECXTRA to interrupt auto- matic watering operation during rain.A sensor bypass switch is provided to enable the sensor operation to be turned On an...
Page 16 - Getting Started; Automatic Sprinkler System Basics; Timer
Getting Started Automatic Sprinkler System Basics The three main operating components of every auto- matic sprinkler system are the timer , control valves and sprinklers /drip emitters . The timer is the brain of the system, signaling the control valves when to start and stop the flow of water to...
Page 17 - Watering Schedule Basics; watering days; Program starts at 4:00; Program ends at 4:40; Watering Program Diagram
Watering Schedule Basics A watering schedule consists of three basic instructions: • What days to water –called watering days • When to water – called a start time • How long to water – called a run time The following example illustrates how a program has a watering schedule set for the sprinkler ...
Page 18 - Watering Program Details; Selecting Watering Days; This illustration shows how an
Watering Program Details This section covers in detail each of the three parts of a watering program – watering days, program start times and zone run times. Selecting Watering Days The ECXTRA provides four options for scheduling water- ing days: Calendar, Interval, Odd or Even and Off. Calendar S...
Page 19 - Selecting Program Start Times; Setting the Zone Run Time; assigned; position; Flashing
Selecting Program Start Times A program start time is the time of day you select to begin an automatic program watering cycle. It is important to remember that a program only requires one start time to operate automatically! When a program starts, each zone assigned to the program will water in nume...
Page 20 - Location; Planning Your Watering Schedule
Note: You can use your personal computer and the Toro Scheduling Advisor interactive software to guide you through the complete watering schedule process. When the schedule is ready, simply transfer it to the ECXTRA with the Time Pod–and it’s ready to run. It is always helpful to plan your watering ...
Page 21 - ZONE
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA MO SU TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CALENDAR LOCATION ZONE RUN TIME ZONE RUN TIME ZONE RUN TIME WATERING DAY SCHEDULE INTERVAL EXCLUDE ODD ODD/EVEN EVEN PROGRAM START T...
Page 23 - About the Watering Program Memory; next; Setting the Current Time and Date; Programming the Timer; Day
About the Watering Program Memory Once programmed, the ECXTRA memory will be retained for several years without power. Only the cur- rent time and date information will be lost and will need to be reset if power is disconnected from the timer for more than 24 hours. The ECXTRA has a permanent (defau...
Page 24 - Setting a Calendar Schedule; CAL; Setting the Watering Day Schedule
Note: For each program, you can select Calendar, Inter- val Odd, Even or Off. To set a Calendar schedule, con- tinue here. To set an Interval schedule see page 23. To set an Odd or Even schedule, see page 24. To turn Off a program, see page 26. Setting a Calendar Schedule Turn the control dial to th...
Page 25 - Setting an Interval Schedule; Int
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. If Int (Interval) is not displayed, press the +/ on or –/ off butto...
Page 26 - Setting an Odd or Even Schedule; Odd
Setting an Odd or Even 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. If Odd or Even is not displayed, press the +/ on or –/ off butt...
Page 27 - Using the Day Exclusion Feature; d E
Using the Day Exclusion Feature A Calendar watering day schedule is used to select spe- cific days of the week to water. However, if an Interval or Odd/Even watering schedule is preferred (or required due to watering restrictions in your area), specific days of the week can be removed from the wate...
Page 28 - Turning Off a Program; OFF
Turning Off a Program Note: Turning off a program does not alter or erase a preset watering day schedule. Selecting Off simply places the program on hold until one of the watering day schedules is selected. Turn the control dial to the watering days position. Check the program s switch setting. If n...
Page 29 - 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. The current program start time or OFF will be displayed for start time number 1. To select ...
Page 30 - and; Setting Zone Run Times
PGM A 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 5 3 5 9 4 3 5 2 1 4 2 5 Turn the control dial to the set zone times position. Check the programs switch setting. If necessary, reposition the switch to select the desired program. Zone number 1 will be flashing and its current run time or OFF will be shown. To select a different ...
Page 31 - Pump Control
The Special Functions dial position provides optional control features specifically for pump system operation. Pump/Master Valve control circuit operation is active (On) with two seconds of delay time (turns on two sec- onds before the first zone begins watering) but can be turned Off for each water...
Page 32 - Automatic Operation; Timer Operation
The ECXTRA timer has three modes of operation: Auto- matic, Manual and Off. In the Automatic mode the timer tracks the time and day and operates the automatic watering schedules. The Manual mode enables the zones and watering programs to be started and con- trolled manually at any time. The Off mode...
Page 33 - Starting Programs and/or Zones Manually; two; Manual Operation
Manual operation enables the automatic watering pro- grams or selected zones assigned to the program to be started manually. During operation, temporary changes can be made to increase or decrease the zone run time, step through the zone sequence and pause or stop watering using the “Watering Contro...
Page 34 - To Pause Watering; at the same time; To Cancel Watering; To Skip Zones; 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 programs started manually and automatically. To Pause Watering Press the +/ on and –/ off buttons at the same time . • The zone currently wa...
Page 35 - Using the Rain Delay Feature
This feature enables all watering operations to be delayed from 1 to 7 days. For example, rain is forecast in your area for the next two days. Instead of turning the timer off (and possibly forgetting to turn it back on), a rain delay of 3 days can be easily entered. At the end of 3 days, the timer ...
Page 36 - Using the Season Adjust Feature
Changes in season and temperature generally require a change in zone run time to maintain a healthy landscape and conserve water. The Season Adjust feature enables you to change the run time of all zones assigned to a program, simultaneously up or down, in 10% increments – with just the press of a b...
Page 37 - Turning Off the ECXTRA
When the control dial is turned to the off position, the timer immediately shuts off any watering operation cur- rently in progress. Leaving the control dial in the off position will prevent all automatic and manual watering operations. The timer will continue to track the current time and day of th...
Page 38 - Service and Specifications; Clearing the Program Memory
Once programmed, the ECXTRA memory will be retained for several years with or without power. Only the current time and date information will be lost and will need to be reset if power is disconnected for more than 24 hours. The programmable memory can be cleared and reset to the default settings of ...
Page 39 - Automatic Circuit Protection
The ECXTRA features built-in circuit protection to help prevent damage to the timer caused by excessive current draw on the zone and/or pump/master valve circuits. The instant an overload condition is detected, the affected zone is turned OFF and the next zone in the watering sequence is turned ON. ...
Page 40 - Toro Help Line; Troubleshooting; Possible Cause
If you are having a problem with the timer, 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 at 1-800-367-8676, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ...
Page 44 - Warranty; The Toro Promise — Limited One-Year Warranty; Electromagnetic Compatibility
Warranty The Toro Promise — Limited One-Year Warranty The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrants, to the owner against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Neither The Toro Co...
