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RSD Rain Sensor
The Rain Bird® RSD Series Rain Sensor is an easy to
install, durable and visually pleasing rain sensor
device suitable for 24VAC residential and commercial
applications. This high quality product saves water
by automatically measuring precipitation amounts
and suspends irrigation cycles when watering is
unnecessary.
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NOTE:
device compatible with all 24 volt alternating
current (VAC) control circuits and 24 VAC pump
start relay circuits. Electrical rating suitable for
use with controllers that can actuate up to ten
24 VAC, 7 VA solenoid valves per station, plus
one master valve.
DO NOT use with any 110/250 VAC devices
or circuits, such as direct-acting pump start
systems or pump start relays.
Selecting a Location
Install the Rain Sensor in a location where it can
collect natural precipitation without interference
from man-made or natural obstructions. Place the
device at a height that deters vandalism. Avoid rain
sensor mounting locations such as those shown in
Figure 1.
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DO NOT
device's ability to collect and record natural
precipitation events are affected by sprinklers,
rain gutters, trees, etc.
DO NOT install the Rain Sensor where it could
accumulate debris from trees.
DO NOT install the Rain Sensor in a location
exposed to high winds.
Operation
Set Rainfall Setting
The rainfall setting on the sensor determines the
amount of rainfall needed to suspend the irrigation
watering cycle. You can adjust the rainfall setting
from 1/8" to 3/4" (5mm to 20mm). Adjustments are
made by turning the sensor dial cap clockwise or
counter clockwise. To set the rainfall setting, turn the
sensor dial cap until the desired rainfall setting lines
up with the arrow on the sensor body (A), as shown
in Figure 2.
The ideal rainfall setting for your location depends
on soil type, humidity, amount of direct sunlight the
sensor receives as well as frequency and amount
of rainfall. The table on the next page gives some
guidelines to help determine the appropriate rainfall
setting.
The RSD Rain Sensor is a low-voltage
install the Rain Sensor where the
RSD Rain Sensor
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