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Orbit WaterMaster 57114 Installation Manual

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User’s Manual

Sprinkler Timers by Orbit

®

Thank you for selecting an Orbit

®

sprinkler Timer. Orbit

®

designers have

combined the simplicity of mechanical switches with the accuracy of

digital electronics to give you a Timer that is both easy to program and

extremely versatile. The Orbit

®

Timer provides convenience and flexibili-

ty, letting you run a fully automatic, semi-automatic, or a manual water-

ing program for all your watering needs.

Please read this manual completely before you begin to program and use

the controller. A few of the most notable design features include:

At-a-Glance Simplicity

By turning the rotary dial to one of nine settings you can review pro-

gramming or easily make changes.

Arm Chair Programmable

By inserting two AA alkaline batteries you can program the Timer prior

to installing it in its permanent location.

Fuse

The 0.75 amp slow-blow fuse provides circuit protection. For replace-

ment, use WaterMaster 0.75 amp fuse or equivalent.

Lexan Language Covers

Available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German.

1. Digital Display

A large LCD (Liquid Crystal

Display) shows the time of day

and indicates many of the pro-

gramming settings. The display is

completely interactive with all

other controls.

2. Programming Keys

The Timer has seven push button

keys for setup and program entry.

Working in conjunction with the

rotary selector, the keys are used

to set the time of day, watering time, watering days, start times, and

other functions.

3. Selector Dial

This large dial makes it easy to see which function is currently selected

and/or in which mode the Timer is set to operate.

4. Reset Button

The reset button clears the time, date and user-defined programming but

does not remove the factory installed fail-safe program. To prevent an acci-

dental reset, the button is recessed into the panel and must be pressed with a

small pointed object such as a pen or pencil tip.

Weak or missing batteries can cause the time and date to be erased

after a power failure.

Set the Time of Day and Date

If this is the first time the Timer has been programmed, you should

press the small recessed button labeled RESET. Pressing RESET does not

affect the factory installed fail-safe program [See Figure 2].

FIGURE 2: Programming Keys

 Tu rn the rotary dial to the TIME/DATE position [See Figure 3].

 12:00 AM will appear in the display with three arrows pointing to

the year, month, and day.

 Use the + and - keys to set the correct time of day. When the cor-

rect time of day is reached, press the ENTER key to lock in the time.

To increase or decrease more rapidly, hold down either the + or –

keys until the display goes into rapid advance mode.

 A blinking cursor will appear below the arrow for the year, month,

and date when programming [See Figure 3].

 Use the + and – keys to set the correct year, then press ENTER.

 Use the + and – keys to set the correct month, then press ENTER.

 Use the + and – keys to set the correct date, then press ENTER.

FIGURE 3: LCD Display with Surrounding Information

Caution: If a watering schedule is not entered into the Timer, the factory

installed fail-safe program will turn on each station every day for 10 min-

utes.

To avoid accidental valve activation, either turn the rotary dial to

OFF or

enter a watering schedule.

Establish a Watering Schedule

To help you visualize how best to program the Timer, it might be

helpful to make a watering plan on paper. This will help you establish

which days and times you want to water.

Notable Programming Features

Two Watering Programs—Summary

The Timer gives you the option of using one or both of the independent

programs. Note that each station can independently be set to either A or

B or both A and B programs.

Program–A

This program lets you schedule selected stations to water on specific

days of the week or to water every 2nd day. Program A repeats itself

continuously in successive weeks.

Program–B

Provides two options: One for odd or even day watering or for intervals

ranging from everyday to every 28th day. This feature is designed to

meet the growing needs and restrictions imposed by local governments

and to conserve water. The Timer automatically calculates odd and even

days (by date) for each month and makes adjustments for leap years to

provide true odd and even watering through the year 2100.

Start-Time Stacking

The Timer has the intelligence to “stack” start times that overlap.

If you enter two or more start times that overlap (in the same or in dif-

ferent programs), the Timer will not activate two stations at the same

time. Instead, the Timer activates the first station and then activates the

next station(s) in sequence after the first station finishes its preset water-

ing duration.

The Timer will NOT stack to the next calendar day. This prevents the

Timer from violating an odd or even day watering schedule.

Manual and Semi-Automatic Modes

The Timer gives you a number of manual and semi-automatic modes for

flexibility in watering. You can override the Timer’s automatic program-

ming in a variety of ways.

Programming the Timer can be accomplished in just a few basic steps.

Before you begin programming, it is important to install the batteries, set

the time of day and date, and establish a watering plan.

Install the Batteries

The Timer requires two AA batteries to maintain the time, date, and pro-

grams in case of AC power loss. In a typical installation, fully charged

batteries should provide sufficient power for approximately three years

of operation.

 Remove the terminal cover.

 Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment.

 Return the terminal cover to its closed position.

The Timer has two programs you can setup to control a variety of

watering schedules. Depending on your needs, you can use either or

both programs.

Enter Watering Schedule in Any Order

You have the option of entering your watering schedule in whatever

order you like. This feature makes it very easy to review and change

your watering schedule. Your settings can be changed at any time while

you’re setting up the initial schedule or even after years of operation.

Start Times for Program A or B

Note: A start time is the time of day that the program begins watering the first

station, and all other stations in the program will then follow in sequence. There

are not separate start times for each station. Start times do not correspond to spe-

cific stations, but to programs (A or B). If you enter more than one start time, all

stations in the specified program will water again (in sequence).

 The way you set the cycle start time is the same for both programs.

Tu rn the rotary dial to the

CYCLE START TIMES position in the program

that you want to set. The display will show an A or B depending on

which program you have selected. The display will show —— : ——

and a blinking cursor in

CYCLE START 1 location [See Figure 4].

 Set the time you want to begin watering for start time 1 using the

+ or – keys, then press the ENTER key. The display will advance to

START 2. For additional start times, simply repeat this procedure by

using the

+ and – keys to enter the time and then press ENTER.

Remember, Each start time will activate all stations that are set to water

in the specified program. There are not separate start times for each sta-

tion. Start times do not correspond to specific stations.

 Up to four start times can be entered per program (A or B).

FIGURE 4: LCD Display with Start Time

Water Duration for Program A or B

Note: Both programs require watering durations to be programmed.

 Tu rn the rotary dial to ZONE DURATION position in either the A or B pro-

gram. The display will show which program you have selected with

an "A" or "B" and the - - cursor blinking at station "1" [See Figure 5].

FIGURE 5: Station Duration for Program A

 You can set the watering duration from 1 to 99 minutes. Press and

hold the + key to advance the number of minutes, or use the - key

to go in reverse, then press

ENTER. When the minutes are set, “A” or

“B” will appear over station 1 and the cursor will advance to station

2 and begin blinking.

 Simply repeat these steps to set watering durations for all zones on

this program

 To skip a station, press the NEXT key.

 To erase previously programmed watering durations, press the CLEAR

key.

Assigning Watering Days for Program A

 Tu rn the rotary dial to DAY OF WEEK in program A. The display will

show an “A” and the cursor will blink under the days of week

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc.

[See Figure 6].

FIGURE 6: LCD Display with Watering Days

 Press ENTER to activate watering on Monday. An arrow appears under

M and the cursor will advance to Tuesday (“T”), press ENTER to acti-

vate watering on this day. Repeat these steps for all days of the

week.

 To skip a day, press NEXT.

 To delete a previously entered day, press CLEAR

 If you want to water every second day, press the NEXT key to advance

the cursor to “2nd”, then press ENTER.

Note: If you choose to water every 2nd day, you cannot set specific days of

the week for watering

Assigning Watering Intervals for Program B

Program B is used to water at specific intervals between days (1 to 28),

or on odd or even calender dates. The Timer has a leap-year compen-

sator and will ensure conformance to the odd and even schedule

through the year 2100.

 Tu rn the rotary dial to WATERING INTERVAL. The cursor will blink to the

left of the word

INTERVAL [See Figure 7].

FIGURE 7: LCD Display with Watering Interval

 Press and hold the + or - keys to select the number of days between

watering. Example: If you want to water once every 10 days, set the

interval at 10.

 To activate the watering interval, press ENTER.

Note: If an interval of “3” is entered today, the Timer will water for the first

time today, and then again every “3” days.

 To select odd or even day watering, press NEXT. The cursor will move

to either the odd or even setting, then press ENTER.

 To erase a schedule, press CLEAR. To enter a new schedule, press NEXT.

Reviewing and Changing Your Program

The Orbit Timer lets you easily review a complete watering plan.

For example, to review Program-A watering start times, simply turn the

rotary dial to the CYCLE START TIMES position in Program-A and check the

times that have been entered. Using the NEXT key, you can advance

through the schedule without fear of disturbing any programming. If

you want to change the start times, watering days, or interval, simply

follow the directions for that program. After reviewing or changing a

watering schedule, remember to turn the rotary dial back to AUTO.

Ready for Automatic Operation

After programming is complete, turn the rotary dial to AUTO

[See Figure 8]. The Timer is now fully programmed and ready to use

in the automatic mode. In automatic mode, each program will operate

sequentially, starting with Program-A.

FIGURE 8: Ready for Automatic Operation

The Orbit

Timer has

the ability to override the automatic program without disturbing the

preset program.

Using the Semi-Automatic Mode

(All stations cycle once both A & B programs)

 Tu rn the rotary dial to AUTO, then press the MANUAL key. The dis-

play will show “AB”, “MANUAL”, and “ALL” will be blinking

[See Figure 9]. This indicates all stations will semi-automatical-

ly water for their assigned durations in sequence.

 To activate the assigned water durations in the A and B programs

for each station, press ENTER.

FIGURE 9: Semi-Automatic Watering for Stations Assigned to A and B

Programs

Note: Water durations assigned to station 1 in program A will water

first, then move to station 1 in program B before advancing to the second

station and will continue alternating. Only those stations assigned a

watering duration will water when using the manual or semi-automatic

mode

[See Figure 10].

FIGURE 10: Semi-Automatic Watering Entered for A and B Programs, All Stations

(All stations cycle once, A program only)

 To activate stations assigned watering duration for the A program only,

press the MANUAL key, followed by the NEXT key. This will activate sta-

tions with assigned watering durations in the A program only. To initi-

ate this semi-automatic watering, press ENTER [See Figure 11].

(All stations cycle once, B program only)

 To activate stations assigned watering durations for the B pro-

gram only, press the MANUAL key, followed by pressing the NEXT key

two distinct times. This will activate only those stations with

assigned watering durations in the B program only. To initiate this

semi-automatic watering, press

ENTER.

FIGURE 11: Manual Watering in Either the A or B Program Only

Using Manual Operation

The manual operation mode allows you to set durations in any of

the stations from 1 to 99 minutes.

 Tu rn the rotary dial to AUTO.

 Press the MANUAL key. Then press NEXT three times. The display

will show a blinking cursor on station 1 along with - - MINS

[See Figure 12].

FIGURE 12: LCD Display with Manual Operation

 To set the number of minutes for watering duration, press and

hold the + key to advance to desired number of watering minutes.

Use the - key to go in reverse. Press ENTER to begin watering.

 To skip a station, press NEXT until the cursor is blinking over the

station number you wish to program. Example: To set station 3

for five minutes, press the

MANUAL key; then press the NEXT key

five times to select the manual operation mode and advance to

watering for station 3; using the + or - key, set the manual water-

ing duration to five minutes; then press

ENTER [See Figure 13].

FIGURE 13: Manual Watering Station 3 for Five Minutes

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Introduction

FIGURE 1: Location of Controls

on the Timer

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Getting Started

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Programming

Semi-Automatic &

Manual Operation

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