Toro TMC-212 manual Connecting the Valves, Master Valve Common Station Wire Valves

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Connecting the Valves

Note: Using 14 to 18 AWG (2.5mm2 to 1mm2) irrigation cable is recommended. This cable is made specifically for automatic irrigation systems and is available in several lengths and conductor count. Always use a cable that has at least one wire for each valve and one wire for the valve common connection.

1.Route the valve control wires between the valves and the controller.

2.Attach the white-color cable wire to one wire from each valve solenoid. (Either solenoid wire can be used for this connection.) This wire is referred to as the valve common.

3.Attach a separate cable wire to the remaining wire from each valve solenoid. Make a note of the wire color code used for each valve and the station it controls. You will need to have this information when connecting the wires to the controller.

4.Secure all wire splices using twist-on wire connectors. To prevent corrosion and possible short circuits, use a grease cap or similar waterproofing method to insulate each connection.

5.Route the wire cable into the controller through the large opening in the base of the housing or through PVC conduit if it is installed. Remove 1/2" (13mm) of insulation from the end of each wire.

Master

Valve Common

Station

Valve

Wire

Valves

Note: The station module has snap-in wire connectors To attach wires, simply raise the lever and insert the bare wire end into the small hole beneath the lever. Press the lever down to secure the wire. Pull lightly on the wire to confirm that it is locked into the module.

6.Referring to the Controller Components on page 5 and the diagram above, secure the valve common wire to the terminal labeled COM (8). Connect the individual station valve wires to the appropriate station module terminals (11). Connect the master valve control wire (if applicable) to the terminal labeled PUMP/MV (9).

Note: Connecting a master valve or pump start relay is optional and may not be required for your sprinkler system.

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Contents TMC-212 Page Table of Contents Controller Components Controller ComponentsLCD Display Control ButtonsControl Dial Positions Wire connector for the valve common wire Controller Components Indoor Model Installation Controller InstallationMaster Valve Common Station Wire Valves Connecting the ValvesConnecting the Plug-in Transformer Connecting a Pump Start RelayPage Installing the Cabinet If applicable to the terminal labeled PUMP/MV Connecting a Pump Start Relay Connecting the Power Source Important Do not use ENB and NC switch Connecting a Rain Sensor optionalValve House Getting Started Irrigation System BasicsWatering Program Basics Watering Program Details Setting the Station Run Time Setting Program Start TimesPlanning Your Watering Schedule Guidelines for WateringFilling Out the Watering Schedule Form Example Program a Program B Program C About the Watering Program Memory Programming the ControllerPage Turn the control dial to the Watering Days position Setting an Interval ScheduleSetting an Odd or Even Schedule Using the Day Exclusion Feature Turning Off a Program Setting Program Start Times Setting Pump Start/Master Valve Control Setting Station Run TimesDisplay will be flashing P On Pump On Controller Operation Automatic ModeManual Mode Operate Watering ProgramsOperate Selected Stations Cancel Watering Watering Control FeaturesAdjust the Operating Station Run Time Pause WateringRain Delay Feature Season Adjust % Feature Turn Off Controller Operation To clear and reset memory of a selected program Clearing the Program MemoryTo clear the memory of all programs Adding a 2-station Expansion Module About Automatic Circuit ProtectionUsing Pump Start/Master Valve and Well Recovery Controls Example Troubleshooting Specifications Toro Promise Limited Three- or Five-year Warranty Warranty

TMC-212 specifications

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