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WATERING
When does my SmartLine controller update watering times?
The SLW series weather station will send updated ET information to the controller at 11:50 each night. The controller will update next run times at midnight using the latest information. After a watering cycle, the run times will return to zero and a new deficit calculation will begin.
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What if my system did not water at a scheduled time when operating with the SmartLine controller?
Check the ACTIVE LED. If it is RED, a rain or freeze sensor has shut down operation. It will resume watering at the next scheduled start time.
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Does Auto Adjust change my watering days or start times for the watering cycle?
No. It will never change these settings. Due to enforced regulations with many cities, it is important that you be able to determine your watering schedule. Auto Adjust will only change the length of watering time for each zone.
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How do I modify the Auto Adjust watering times in my SmartLine controller?
If you think that the Auto Adjust watering times are too much or too little for any zone, you can fine tune the watering times. There are primarily two positions on the dial for adjusting your run times. You can use the Sprinkler Type position to change the precipitation rate for each zone. The higher the precipitation rate you select, the shorter the run time will be. Spray heads are generally rated at 1.5 inches per hour and rotary sprinklers at .5 inches per hour.
You can also use the More/Less position to adjust run times for individual zone conditions such as total shade. See your owner's manual. It is normal to have a 3 or 4 week adjustment period after setting up a SmartLine system.
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How do I start a manual watering program in my SmartLine controller?
There are three ways. If you want to run all programs for the scheduled run time programmed in the controller, just push the RUN MANUAL PROGRAM button at the top of the controller. It will run all programs and return to the auto adjust mode by itself. If you want to select a single zone, you can turn the dial to MANUAL ZONE, use the arrow buttons to enter a run time for the zone and then return the dial to RUN to start the operation. You can also use the MANUAL TEST position on the dial to quickly run through all zones with time assigned. When you turn to MANUAL TEST, the screen will display a 10 second run time for all stations. You can change this time using the arrow buttons if you like; then return the dial to RUN to start the operation
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How do I know that my SmartLine controller is really watering?
Turn the dial to Advanced Functions. Click the up arrow button until you see REVIEW in the screen. Push the NEXT button twice to view the next run time for Zone 1. Push the NEXT button again to view the run times for the other zones. Return the dial to RUN.
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Why is my system repeating a watering cycle?
1) More than one Daily Start Time has been set for each program. The program will start at the designated start time and run all zones assigned to that program in consecutive order. If you are using Auto Adjust mode with an SLW weather station, the Auto Adjust mode will automatically divide run times to minimize water run off. To turn off extra start times, turn the dial to the Daily Start Times position and use the Next button to view all start times for each program (A, B, C and D). Use either arrow button to advance to the OFF position for each start time.
2) In Auto Adjust the combination of Soil Type, Slope and Precipitation Rate (Sprinkler Type) set an automatic Run/Soak feature that causes the controller to cycle multiple times so that the proper amount of water can be applied without creating runoff.
3) In the Standard mode a Run/Soak feature has been set in the Advanced Functions position causing the controller to cycle multiple times so that the proper amount of water can be applied without creating runoff.
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