battery into the Sensor. The Controller
Interface "Sensor Indicator / Pairing Status"
icon stops flashing when the device is
synchronized to the Sensor. Continue
with programming the second Controller
Interface.
WR2 Wireless Sensor Alerts & Troubleshooting
The unique two-way communication technology of the Rain Bird Wireless Rain and Rain/Freeze
Sensor provides continuous monitoring of the Sensor status and communicates the following
Controller Interface alerts.
Alert
LCD Display
Initial Power
LCD screen is blank
Up Failure
No Sensor
"Sensor Indicator /
Paired
Pairing Status" icon
continues to flash
Sensor
"Sensor Indicator /
Pairing
Pairing Status" icon
Broken
does not communicate
battery life or signal
strength
Low Battery
"Battery Life
Remaining" icon
has only one (1) bar
illuminated
Replacement or Spare Parts
•
WR2 Battery - #651009S
•
WR2 Disk Assembly - #637810S
WARNING: Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep Batteries away from children. This product contains a
lithium button/coin cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin battery is swallowed or
enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours.
Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close
securely, stop using the product, remove the battery, and keep it away from children. If you think
batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention. The cells shall be disposed of properly. Even used cells may cause injury.
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Description
Initial Power up screen
/ icons do not appear
indicating the Controller
Interface is not receiving
power.
During Installation: The
sensor does not pair and
is not communicating
with the Controller
Interface.
After the WR2 Wireless
Sensor is in operation:
A sensor that does not
communicate battery life
/ signal strength to the
Controller Interface is no
longer paired.
Initial Power Up Failure
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4. Repeat step 3 to pair additional Controller
Interface units to the Sensor.
5. When multiple Controller Interface units
are paired to one sensor, rely on the LCD
screen signal strength indications only.
Resolution
Confirm correct wiring of the Controller
Interface to the Irrigation Controller.
1. Pair the sensor (see Section
2. If step 1 does not correct the situation,
then check/replace the battery.
1. First check/replace the battery.
If a new battery is installed, the sensor
automatically reacquires the Controller
Interface.
2. If you replace a sensor that is paired to the
Controller Interface, you will have to pair the
new sensor to the Controller Interface.
Replace the battery.
1. Remove battery cassette from sensor.
2. Remove battery from cassette.
3. Insert new battery using label on battery
cassette to properly orient battery.
4. Insert battery cassette into sensor.
5. Sensor LED blinks once to indicate
the sensor is powered up. Under normal
operation, battery should last for four (4) or
more years.
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