Gardena C 1030 plus Art. 1862 manual Function, Programming, Controls Display levels

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The Water Computer may only be set up vertically with the sleeve nut to the top to prevent water penetrating into the battery compartment.

The minimum water output to ensure that the Water Computer functions correctly is 20 - 30 l/h.

For example, at least 10 x 2-litre Drip Heads are required to control the Micro-Drip-System.

At high temperatures (over 60 °C at the display) the LCD display may extinguish. This does not affect the program in any way.

When the computer cools down the LCD display illuminates again.

The max. temperature for the water flow is 40 °C.

vOnly use clear fresh water.

The minimum operating pressure is 0.5 bar, the maximum operating pressure is 12 bar.

Avoid tensile strain.

vDo not pull the hose connected to the Water Computer.

Programming

vProgram the Water Computer with the tap turned off.

In this way you can avoid getting wet when trying out the manual On / Off function (man. On/Off). You can remove the control unit from the housing to program the Water Computer.

If the controller is removed when the valve is open, the valve remains open until the controller is fitted again.

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3. Function

Controls :

1

4

2

3

Display levels:

With the Water Computer, the garden can be watered fully auto- matically up to 3 times a day at any time of day (every 8 hours). Sprinklers, a sprinkler system or a drip head watering system can be used for watering.

The Water Computer carries out watering fully automatically according to the set program and can therefore also be used during holidays. Early in the morning or late in the evening, evaporation and therefore water consumption is lowest.

The watering programme is easily entered using the controls.

Control

Function

1

Rotary button

Changes the adjustable values.

2

OK button

Applies the values set with the rotary

 

 

button.

3

Menu button

Changes to the next programme level.

4

Man. button

For switching the water throughput on or

 

 

off manually.

The 6 display levels,

 

Level 1:

Normal display

Level 2:Current time and day of the week

Level 3:

Watering start time

Level 4:

Watering duration

Level 5:

Watering frequency

Level 6:Switches programme on and off

can be selected one after the other by pressing the Menu key.

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Contents Gardena Battery Where to Use Your Gardena Water ComputerSafety Instructions ContentsFunction ProgrammingControls Display levels Display For tap with a G ³ ⁄₄ 26.5 mm thread Insert battery Connect Water ComputerPutting Your Water Computer into Operation Correct polarity z. The displayInsert watering programme ProgrammingFit anti-theft device optional Set current time and day of weekSelect each watering day with the rotary button Start Prog and the minute display flashes on the screenWatering frequency can be selected by Display jumps to the watering programme on the screenWatering during the night 8 p.m. 6 a.m. when Watering when the soil moisture sensor registers dryWatering during the day 6 a.m. 8 p.m. when Soil moisture sensor registers dryManual operation Normal display appears on the screen againStart and the hours flash on the display Putting Your Water Computer out of Operation MaintenanceAvailable accessories TroubleshootingService / Warranty Technical DataGB Product Liability 93/68/EC Plus1862 2004/108/ECAlbania

C 1030 plus Art. 1862 specifications

The Gardena C 1030 plus Art. 1862 is a sophisticated irrigation controller designed for homeowners and garden enthusiasts who seek an efficient and user-friendly solution for managing garden watering schedules. This versatile product embodies the latest advancements in irrigation technology, optimizing water usage while ensuring plants receive the right amount of moisture.

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