Operating The Controller; Testing Station Operation - Irritrol IBOC Plus Guía De Usuario

Therefore, an important step in the installation process is to properly
connect the controller to an earth ground source, especially if the
controller is located in a lightning-prone area.
Caution: The built-in surge protection components cannot
effectively protect the controller circuitry from power surge
unless properly connected to an earth ground source.
To connect an earth ground:
1. Route a #12 (2mm
direct path from the "Earth Gnd" lug, located on the terminal
board, to an earth ground source such as metal water pipe or
copper-clad ground rod.
2. Clamp the end of the ground wire securely to the pipe or ground
rod. Make sure the wire contact area is free of dirt and corrosion.

OPERATING THE CONTROLLER

This section includes instructions for the following controller
operations:

• Testing Station Operation

• Water Budget
• Off and Rain Delay Modes
• Manual Operations
TESTING STATION OPERATION
This feature enables you to quickly check system operation by
running each station for a selectable test duration from 1 to 10
minutes. Once started, each station will run in numerical order for
the selected test run time.
To perform the station test operation, use the following procedure:
1. Turn the function dial to the
will prompt you to set a watering run time.
2. Use the +/
time from 1–10 minutes.
3. Press the
Operating the Controller
20
2 ) solid copper wire in the shortest and most
STATION TEST
and/or –/ button(s) to set the station water
ON OFF
button, "Station 1 –Off–" will be displayed.
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position. The display