RAINPOINT Irrigation Computer User Manual

1. Уводзіны

Thank you for choosing the RAINPOINT Irrigation Computer. This device is designed to simplify your garden watering tasks with its advanced features and user-friendly interface. It allows for precise control over watering schedules across multiple zones, ensuring optimal hydration for your plants while conserving water.

Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device to ensure proper installation, programming, and maintenance. Keep this manual for future reference.

2. Прадукт скончыўсяview

2.1 Кампаненты

The RAINPOINT Irrigation Computer features a robust design with a large LCD display and intuitive controls. Key components include:

• Асноўны блок: Houses the control panel, LCD display, and battery compartment.
• Brass Inlet: Durable connection point for your water source, compatible with 3/4 and 1-inch hoses/taps.
• Three Independent Outlets: Allows for connection of up to three separate watering zones.
• Дыск кіравання: Used for navigating through settings and modes.
• кнопкі: OK/Manual, Delay/+, Zone/-, used for specific functions and adjustments.

Малюнак 2.1: Спераду view of the RAINPOINT Irrigation Computer, showing the large LCD display, control dial, and three outlets at the bottom.

Малюнак 2.2: падрабязна view of the enhanced water inlet, featuring a reinforced brass connection and an integrated metal filter for durability and clean water flow.

2.2 Асноўныя магчымасці

• 3 Independent Zones: Program distinct watering schedules for up to three different areas.
• Enhanced Timer Performance: Durable brass inlet and reinforced solenoid valve for stable water flow.
• Функцыя затрымкі дажджу: Pause watering for 24, 48, or 72 hours to prevent overwatering during rainfall.
• Рэжым ручнога паліву: Initiate immediate watering without affecting programmed schedules.
• Вялікі ВК-дысплей: Clear and easy-to-read screen for programming and monitoring.
• Абарона ад разраду батарэі: Alerts for low battery and automatically shuts off the valve to prevent water waste.

3. Настройка

3.1 Устаноўка батарэі

The irrigation computer requires 4 AA 1.5V batteries (not included). To install:

1. Знайдзіце батарэйны адсек на задняй частцы прылады.
2. Gently pull up the two tabs on the back cover to open the compartment.
3. Устаўце 4 батарэйкі АА, выконваючы палярнасць (+/-).
4. Close the battery compartment securely, pressing down until the tabs click into place.

Note: The LCD screen will activate upon successful battery installation.

3.2 Installation to Faucet

Before connecting, ensure your faucet is clean and free of debris.

1. Attach the brass inlet of the irrigation computer to your outdoor faucet. Ensure the included sealing washer is properly seated to prevent leaks.
2. Tighten the connection by hand until secure. Do not overtighten.
3. Connect your garden hoses to the three independent outlets at the bottom of the unit. Ensure each hose is securely fastened.

Figure 3.1: Installation of the irrigation computer to a standard outdoor faucet, highlighting the ergonomic design for easy handling.

4. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

4.1 Налада гадзін

1. Павярніце дыск кіравання ў становішча УСТАНОВІЦЬ ГАДЗІННІК.
2. Выкарыстоўвайце +/- buttons to adjust the current hour. Press OK/РУЧНАЯ каб пацвердзіць.
3. Выкарыстоўвайце +/- buttons to adjust the current minute. Press OK/РУЧНАЯ каб пацвердзіць.
4. Цяпер усталяваны гадзіннік.

4.2 Programming Watering Schedules (Automatic Mode)

Each of the three zones can be programmed independently. The device will execute plans for one zone at a time to maintain water pressure.

Figure 4.1: The LCD display illustrating the customizable settings for watering schedules, including start time, duration, and frequency.

1. Павярніце дыск кіравання ў становішча ЧАС ПАЧАТКУ.
2. Націсніце ZONE +/- button to select the zone you wish to program (ZONE 1, 2, or 3).
3. Выкарыстоўвайце +/- buttons to set the desired start time for the selected zone. Press OK/РУЧНАЯ каб пацвердзіць.
4. Павярніце дыск кіравання ў становішча КОЛЬКІ.
5. Ensure the correct zone is selected using ZONE +/-. Выкарыстоўвайце +/- buttons to set the watering duration (from 1 minute to 4 hours). Press OK/РУЧНАЯ каб пацвердзіць.
6. Павярніце дыск кіравання ў становішча ЯК ЧАСТА.
7. Ensure the correct zone is selected using ZONE +/-. Выкарыстоўвайце +/- buttons to set the watering frequency (from 1-12 hours or 1-7 days). Press OK/РУЧНАЯ каб пацвердзіць.
8. Repeat steps for other zones as needed.
9. Павярніце дыск кіравання ў становішча ON to activate the programmed schedules.

Important Note: The device can only execute the plan for one zone at a time. If there is a conflict in activation plans for multiple zones, only one zone will operate, and the others will wait for the previous zone's execution to complete before starting. This ensures optimal water pressure for each zone.

4.3 Ручной паліў

To initiate immediate watering without affecting your programmed schedules:

Figure 4.2: A user demonstrating manual watering, with the display showing options to select and activate specific zones for immediate watering.

1. Павярніце дыск кіравання ў становішча ON.
2. Націсніце OK/РУЧНАЯ кнопка. На дысплеі з'явіцца надпіс «MANUAL» (РУЧНЫ).
3. Выкарыстоўвайце ZONE +/- button to select the zone you wish to water manually.
4. Выкарыстоўвайце +/- buttons to set the desired manual watering duration (from 1 minute to 8 hours).
5. Прэса OK/РУЧНАЯ каб пачаць ручной паліў.
6. Каб спыніць ручны паліў, націсніце OK/РУЧНАЯ зноў або павярніце дыск у становішча ВЫКЛ.

4.4 Функцыя затрымкі дажджу

The rain delay function allows you to temporarily suspend your watering schedule for a set period, preventing overwatering during rainy conditions.

Figure 4.3: The irrigation computer displaying the rain delay options, allowing users to pause watering for 24, 48, or 72 hours.

1. Павярніце дыск кіравання ў становішча ON.
2. Націсніце ЗАТРЫМКА/+ кнопка. На дысплеі адлюструецца надпіс «ЗАТРЫМКА».
3. Выкарыстоўвайце +/- buttons to select the desired delay duration (24H, 48H, or 72H).
4. Прэса OK/РУЧНАЯ to activate the rain delay. The timer will automatically resume its schedule after the selected delay period.
5. To cancel the rain delay, press ЗАТРЫМКА/+ again and select "0H" or turn the dial to ВЫКЛ а потым назад да ON.

4.5 Turning Off the Device

To stop all watering and programming, turn the control dial to ВЫКЛ. This will suspend all active schedules until the dial is turned back to ON.

5. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

• Замена батарэі: Replace batteries when the low battery indicator appears on the LCD. The valve will automatically shut off when batteries are critically low to prevent water waste.


Figure 5.1: The display indicating a low battery reminder and the automatic shut-off feature to conserve water.

• Уборка: Periodically clean the brass inlet filter to prevent debris from entering the unit and affecting water flow. Remove the filter, rinse it under running water, and reinsert.
• Зімовае захоўванне: During freezing temperatures, remove the irrigation computer from the faucet and store it indoors in a dry, frost-free location. Remove batteries before storage.
• Valve Maintenance: The improved coil valve design minimizes shock and ensures smoother water flow. No specific user maintenance is required for the internal valve beyond keeping the inlet filter clean.

Figure 5.2: Visual comparison highlighting the structural design improvements of the upgraded coil valve, leading to less water pressure loss compared to older valve types.

6. Выпраўленне непаладак

7. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

8. Гарантыя і падтрымка

RAINPOINT offers lifetime support for this product. If you require further assistance, have questions, or encounter any issues not covered in this manual, please contact RAINPOINT customer service.

For warranty information and to register your product for a 5-year guarantee, please refer to the contact details provided with your purchase or visit the official RAINPOINT webсайт.