Section 8: Glossary of Terms
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Cycle Start Time | The time the program begins watering the cycle |
Master Valve | A valve that prohibits water from reaching station valves |
Multiple Start Times | A feature that allows a program to be operated multiple times on the same day |
Program (A or B) | A schedule for a group of stations that determines the date and time for watering |
Rain Delay | A feature that prevents the sprinkler timer from running it's scheduled watering program for a specific duration |
Solenoid | The electrical part on a sprinkler (irrigation) valve that opens and closes the valve |
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Sprinkler Timer | A device that is responsible for turning an automatic irrigation system on and off |
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Stacking | When a start time is scheduled to begin before the previous cycle has completed |
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Station (Watering Station) | An area where the watering (irrigation) is all controlled by a single control valve |
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Terminal | The connection point on the docking port where a wire is inserted |
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Watering Program | See “Program (A or B)” |
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Watering Restrictions | Specific days and/or times that local municipalities prohibit watering |
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Watering Valve | Used in conjunction with sprinkler timers – a convenient way to deliver water to lawns, plants and gardens |
(Irrigation Valve) |
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Zones | See “Station (Watering Station)” |
Determine a Watering Plan
Your timer has two programs: Program A and Program B. The dual program capability allows you to assign certain water- ing stations to Program A and others to Program B. There are various reasons why you would want to do so. For example, you might want to assign the stations that water the garden and flower beds to Program A and those that water the lawn areas of your yard to Program B. That way, you can set Program A to water the garden beds every day, and set Program B to water the lawn every second or third day.
Your timer allows you to set up to six different watering cycle start times for Program A or Program B. You cannot set a cycle start time for each station. Stations can be assigned to either Program A or Program B. Stations assigned to a program will turn on sequentially according to the cycle start times assigned.
To help you visualize how best to program your timer, it might be helpful to make a watering plan on paper. This will help you establish the days, times and durations to water each station.
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