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(1) LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)

(2) TOP DIAL

(3) BOTTOM DIAL

(4) SCHEDULE SWITCH

(5) VALVE POWER SWITCH

(6) LEFT AND RIGHT ROCKER SWITCHES

(7) RESET SWITCH

LM and LMC CONTROL PANEL



RESET
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[1] LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
The LCD displays necessary data during programming steps and watering operations. When controller is in the
STANDBY MODE (controller is not watering nor being programmed and BOTTOM DIAL is in the "AUTO" position),
the LCD will show "day of the week" and "time of day" with a "blinking colon" as illustrated below. The "blinking colon"
confirms that the controller is operating normally and that the BOTTOM DIAL is in the "AUTO" position ready for
automatic watering.















Additional LCD configurations will be shown later in these instructions.

[2] TOP DIAL
Used for selecting P1, P2, P3 for setting program or SEMI-AUTOMATIC starts. Also used for MANUAL operation.

[3] BOTTOM DIAL
Used to select programming functions and to set controller for automatic watering. When not setting program,
BOTTOM KNOB must be left in one of the two "AUTO" positions for AUTOMATIC, SEMI-AUTOMATIC, or MANUAL
watering.

[4] SCHEDULE SWITCH:
Selects WEEKLY watering on specified days of the week, such as Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or INTERVAL
watering at intervals of 1 through 30 days, such as every 2nd day or every 3rd day.

[5] VALVE POWER SWITCH:
This switch has 3 positions: "OFF" - disconnects power to valve circuits. "SENSOR" - activates the Remote Sensor
(optional, see [17] ). "ON" - connects power to the valve circuits and bypasses the Remote Sensor.

[6] LEFT AND RIGHT ROCKER SWITCHES:
LEFT controls the left-hand 2 digits and RIGHT controls the right-hand 2 digits during PROGRAMMING functions. For
either rocker switch, press (+) to increase and (-) to decrease the value of the LCD numbers. If a rocker switch is held
down about 3 seconds, the LCD numbers will index rapidly. RIGHT also selects the day of the week shown at the top
of LCD.

[7] RESET SWITCH:
The RESET switch is mounted behind the panel and is accessible through the small hole labeled "RESET".
Operating this switch with an unfolded paper clip or other small wire disconnects all power to clear and reset a locked
up or scrambled display. This does not effect user programmed data.






OPERATING CONTROLS
Left
Rocker
Switch
Right
Rocker
Switch
Blinking Colon






[8] BATTERY BACK-UP/NON VOLATILE MEMORY
Non volatile memory (contains the user entered watering program) is unaffected by power outages. However, a
battery must be installed to maintain time of day during a power outage. In the event of a power outage beyond the
life of the battery (or if the battery is not installed), the controller will not have the accurate time of day. A fresh battery
will last for a total of several days of power loss. During a power outage, display will show the usual information
including watering operations, but the valves will not operate. When power is restored, control resumes normal
operation and time must be reset. This will be indicated by a flashing display when power is restored.

[9] START TIME STACKING:
Starting Times which occur while a previous watering cycle is in progress are "stacked" in the memory. As each
watering cycle is completed, the "stacked" starts are used so that none of the watering schedule is lost. All "stacked"
starts will take place even if simultaneous or carried over midnight. If P3 is in long time mode it's start times will run as
programmed even if that means it runs at the same time as P1 or P2.

[10] PROGRAMS P1, P2, P3:
The three programs may be scheduled independently to suit various lawn and plant requirements. For example:
Program P1 could be programmed to start at 3:00 AM and water the lawn on Monday/Wednesday/Friday for 20
minutes each on Stations 1 through 8; Program P2 might be set up to start at 1:00 AM Sunday to water the flower
beds for 45 minutes each on Stations 9 and 10; P3 might be set to drip-water the trees for 3 hours on Station 11 and
12, on Thursday.

Note that stations may be programmed to operate on P1 or P2 or P3 or all three.

The three programs are independent except they will not run simultaneously unless P3 is in long time mode then it
can operate at the same time as P1 or P2. If they are inadvertently programmed to start at the same time on the
same day, Program P1 will water first then Program P2 then Program P3.

[11] AUTO % TIMING:
If the weather is unusual, station time may be increased or decreased by 100% in 1% increments by setting the
BOTTOM DIAL in the "AUTO SEASON %" position. While watering, the display will show the actual increased or
reduced station time. When weather is again normal, the BOTTOM DIAL may be returned to "AUTO 100%" to use
originally programmed station time.

[12] STATION TIME COUTDOWN:
As station time progresses during a watering cycle, the time shown in the LCD decreases each minute so that it
always indicates how much watering time is actually left. This holds true for both of the "AUTO" positions, SEASON
% and 100%.

[13] MANUAL OPERATION:
Manual watering of any single station is available with the TOP DIAL in the "MAN" position.

[14] WATER RATIONING:
The "INTERVAL" position at the SCHEDULE switch provides watering intervals of 1 to 30 days to suit almost any
water rationing program. When set at the "2 day" interval, this becomes a true "odd/even" program with watering
canceled on the 31st day of long months.

[15] DRIP WATERING:
Program P3 can be allocated to station timing of 0.1 hour to 9.9 hour (instead of 1-99 minutes). To do this, remove
wiring access cover and locate small square contact cover on circuit board next to fuse. Disconnect power, remove
the small contact cover from two pins, place it over one pin (save cover in case you wish to replace) and reconnect
power. P3 is now in long station time mode.

[16] REMOTE SENSOR:
All models have a SENSOR circuit which may be connected to various sensing devices, such as the Weather-matic
"RAINSTAT" rain sensor, moisture detectors, or any device which closes a non-powered switch or non-powered relay
contacts. This circuit is normally connected when the controller is installed but may be one at a later time if desired.
The remote sensor wire loop (white wire with purple stripe) is located underneath the wiring access cover. Disconnect
power, cut loop, make sensor connection into the cut loop ends, and reconnect power.

[17] RAIN OFF
This feature allows you to program a one time off period of 1-7 days when control will not turn on the stations. See
"Additional Programming".

[18] TEST
Allows a one time operation of 2 minutes for all stations that have any run time programmed. See "Additional
Programming".

ADDITIONAL FEATURES







[A] POWER-UP PROCEDURE:

When the controller is first connected to a power source, the DIGITAL DISPLAY will show all of the available display
characters for about 3 seconds and then flash "0.00". Turn BOTTOM DIAL to an "AUTO" position and press "STOP"
at RIGHT ROCKER SWITCH to stop flashing. Display will now be in the "STANDBY MODE" showing the day as
Sunday (SU) and time of day as 12:00 PM with a BLINKING colon.














[B] BEFORE PROGRAMMING:

If display is in the "STANDBY MODE" with "blinking" colon as illustrated above, proceed with "SETTING THE
CLOCK", section [C] below.

If display shows random characters or is blank, reset controller as follows:

(1) Make certain the BOTTOM DIAL is in an "AUTO" position

(2) Locate the small hole labeled "RESET"

(3) Using a small piece of wire similar to a paper clip, insert through hole and momentarily push the RESET
switch located under eh panel. The display will briefly turn on all characters and then a flashing "0.00"

(4) Press "STOP" at RIGHT ROCKER SWITCH to stop flashing. Display will now change to the "standby
mode" showing SU and "12:00 PM" with a blinking colon indicating that the controller is keeping time
and functioning normally.


[C] SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND TODAY:

Rotate BOTTOM DIAL into the "SET CLOCK" section.

(1) TIME: Set current hours with LEFT ROCKER SWITCH and minutes with RIGHT ROCKER SWITCH
(including AM and PM)

(2) DATE: Ste current month with LEFT ROCKER SWITCH and day of the month with RIGHT ROCKER
SWITCH, EX: February 12 = 2 12.

(3) TODAY: Set day of the week with RIGHT ROCKER SWITCH. EX: SU=Sunday, MO=Monday, etc.)

NOTE: If CALENDAR has been previously programmed and the "DATE or "DAY" is being changed, the CALENDAR
programming should be checked for correctness with respect to the new "DATE" or new "DAY" and re-programmed if
necessary.

NOTE: When control is connected to 50HZ POWER, it automatically changes clock to 24 hour timing (no AM or PM).






STARTING UP
Left
Rocker
Switch
Right
Rocker
Switch
Blinking Colon
Display Showing
Standby Mode