To take advantage of these features, spend just a few minutes to browse through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new controller. This booklet is divided into six main sections: • The first section provides a brief description of the controller components and display elements. • The second section takes you step-by-step through the installation process. • The next section provides fundamental irrigation system operation, basic controller operation as well as specific programming and operating characteristics of the TMC-212. • The fourth section takes you step-by-step through the programming process. • The fifth section explains the various methods of automatic and manual controller operations. • Finally, an appendix provides helpful reference information, troubleshooting, specifications and warranty information. A convenient watering schedule form (affixed to the cover of the outdoor model controller and included on page 20) enables you to record and keep specific station and watering program information on hand with your controller. The Quick Reference Guide provided with your User Guide should also be kept with your controller. The booklet fits conveniently between the cabinet back and the mounting bracket of the Indoor model. For Outdoor model controllers, hang the booklet on the hook provided inside the cabinet cover. Table of Contents Controller Components.........................................2 Controller Installation ■ Indoor Model Installation................................6 ■ Connecting the Valves....................................7 ■ Connecting a Pump Start Relay......................8 ■ Connecting the Transformer...........................8 ■ Outdoor Model Installation.............................9 ■ Preparing the Cabinet for Installation..............9 ■ Installing the Cabinet.....................................10 ■ Connecting the Valves..................................11 ■ Connecting a Pump Start Relay....................12 ■ Connecting the Power Source......................13 ■ Connecting a Rain Sensor...............................13 Getting Started ■ Irrigation System Basics..................................14 ■ Watering Program Basics................................15 ■ Watering Program Details................................16 ■ Planning Your Watering Schedule...................18 ■ Filling Out the Watering Schedule Form..........18 ■ Watering Schedule Form..............................20 Programming the Controller ■ About the Controller Memory...........................21 ■ Setting the Current Time and Day or Date......21 ■ Setting the Watering Day Schedule.................22 ■ Setting a Calendar Schedule........................22 ■ Setting an Interval Schedule.........................23 ■ Setting an Odd or Even Schedule.................24 ■ Using the Day Exclusion Feature.................25 ■ Turning Off a Program ....................................26 ■ Setting Program Start Times...........................27 ■ Setting Station Times.......................................28 ■ Setting Pump/Master Valve and Well Recovery Controls...................................28 Controller Operations ■ Automatic Mode............................................30 ■ Manual Mode.................................................31 ■ Operate Watering Program(s).......................31 ■ Operate Stations...........................................31 ■ Watering Control Features............................32 i Pause Watering..........................................32 i Resume Watering.......................................32 i Cancel Watering.........................................32 i Skip Stations...............................................32 i Adjust the Station Time During Operation ..33 ■ Rain Delay Feature..........................................33 ■ Season Adjust Feature....................................34 ■ Turn Off Operation...........................................35 Appendix ■ Clearing the Program Memory.........................36 ■ About Automatic Circuit Protection..................37 ■ Adding a 2-Station Expansion Module.............37 ■ Using Pump/Master Valve Controls.................38 ■ Troubleshooting...............................................40 ■ Specifications...................................................41 ■ Warranty..........................................................42 ■ Electromagnetic Compatibility.........................42 Controller Components Controller Components 1 2*3 4 жяВН-USísyjS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SU . MO TU WE TH FR SA Controller Components The following are brief descriptions of the controller components and display elements. Each of these items will be explained in further detail within the appropriate programming, operating and installation sections of this guide. 1 - LCD Display A - “Start Time” symbol is displayed when setting the program start t...