Programming the Controller

About the Watering Program Memory

Once programmed, the TMC-212 memory will be retained for several years without power. Only the cur- rent time and date information will be lost and will need to be reset if power is interrupted from the controller for more than 24 hours.

The TMC-212 has a default watering program that will automatically control your sprinkler system when power is initially applied.

If you do not wish to program the controller, you can use the default settings. To enable the TMC-212 con- troller to operate Automatically in real time, just set the current time and date.

The default watering program settings are as follows:

Program A has a Calendar watering schedule set to water every day. Programs B and C are turned Off.

One program start time is set for 5:00 a.m.

Station run time is set to 10 minutes per station.

Pump Start/Master Valve circuit is On.

Pump Start/Master Valve circuit delay is two seconds.

Well Recovery time is 0 seconds.

Pump Start/Master Valve circuit is enabled during Well Recovery time.

Season Adjust is 100% (neutral).

Note: The controller’s programmable memory can be reset to the default settings at any time. See “Clearing the Program Memory” on page 36 for detailed information.

Setting the Current Time and Date

Day

Month

Turn the control dial to the CURRENT TIME/DAY position (the hour digits will begin flashing).

Note: The time of day will be displayed in hours and minutes (12-hour format). To select a 24-hour format, press the NEXT button repeatedly to display 12 H. Press the +/ON button to display 24 H. Press the NEXT button once (the hour digits will begin flashing).

To increase the display value, press the +/ON button; to decrease, press the –/OFFbutton.

Note: The display characters will change rapidly when holding the +/ON or –/OFFbutton down for more than 7 consecutive seconds.

Press the NEXT button to select the next portion of the display.

4.Repeat steps and to set the following to set the current minutes, year, month and day.

When the current time and day are displayed, return

 

the control dial to the RUN position.

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Toro TMC-212 manual Programming the Controller, About the Watering Program Memory

TMC-212 specifications

The Toro TMC-212 is a robust yet sophisticated irrigation controller designed for optimal landscape management in various settings, including residential, commercial, and municipal applications. This device offers an exceptional balance of advanced technology and user-friendly operation, making it an essential tool for maintaining healthy and vibrant landscapes.

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