Section 5: Reference - Orbit 57894 Manual Del Usuario

Section 5: Reference
TERM
START TIME
VALVE
MASTER VALVE
MULTIPLE
START TIMES
OVERLAPPING PROGRAMS
PROGRAM
(A, B, OR C)
RAIN DELAY
SOLENOID
SPRINKLER TIMER
STATION
WATERING BUDGETING
DEFINITION
The time the program begins watering the first programmed station .
Supplies water to a specific station or area . The opening and closing of the valve is
accomplished through electrical current supplied by the sprinkler timer .
Typically located at the main water source . Turns on and off water for the entire irrigation
system when not in use .
A controller feature that allows a program to be operated multiple times on the same
watering day .
When a "Start Time" is set for a program before the previous program has completed .
Individual programs as set by the user . Each program operates independently . If one
program overlaps the other the programs will be "stacked ." After the first program
finishes the next program will begin .
A feature that postpones the running of a scheduled watering program for a specific
duration .
The electrical part on an irrigation valve that opens and closes the valve .
A device which instructs the station valves to operate .
A grouping of sprinklers operated by a single valve which is controlled by the timer .
Adjusts your overall watering program as a percentage of total watering duration .
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