Setting Station Run Times

Station run time determines how long the station will operate during a program watering cycle. Each station can have a different run time assignment in each program. Run time is adjustable from OFF to 4 hours, in 1-minute increments.

- Turn the control dial to the STATION TIMES position. All station numbers with a run time set in the selected program will be shown at the bottom of the display.

- Check the PROGRAMS switch setting. Position the switch as necessary to select the desired program.

3.- Station 1 and its current run time (or OFF) will be flashing. To adjust the run time, continue at step .

- To select a different station number, press the NEXT button.

- Press the +/ON button to increase or –/OFFbutton to decrease the time display.

Note: To change the display rapidly, press and hold the button for more than 7 consecutive seconds. To quickly reset the start time to Off, press the +/on and–/OFFbuttons at the same time until OFF is displayed.

6.- To set station run times for another program, repeat the procedure starting at step .

- When finished, turn the control dial back to the RUN position.

Note: Basic programming is now complete. For optional Pump Start/Master Valve control setup procedures, continue at “Setting Pump Start/Master Valve.”

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Setting Pump Start/Master Valve Control

The following procedures enable you to select and set the Pump Start/Master Valve (PS/MV) control options for each watering program. (Default shown in parenthesis.)

•PS/MV Master Switch (On)

Enables the PS/MV circuit to be switched On or Off for each program.

•PS/MV Pre-start (2 Seconds)

The PS/MV circuit is switched on prior to the first station in a watering cycle enabeling a pump or master valve to be fully operational before watering begins. Adjustable from 2 to 60 seconds in 1-second increments.

•Well Recovery Delay (0 Seconds)

This feature enables a timed delay period to be placed between consecutive watering stations to facilitate well or reservior recovery during a watering cycle.

•PS/MV Operation During Well Recovery (Yes)

This feature enables the PS/MV circuit to be switched On or Off during a Well Recovery delay period.

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TMC-212 specifications

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