An X-10 based irrigation controller for your home

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Product Overview

This unique product allows you to turn your sprinklers ON/OFF using X-10 signals.   If you have a home automation controller capable of scheduling X-10 transmissions (e.g., X-10 Pro, Stargate, CommStar, etc.) you can create customized watering schedules with your computer.  Optional rain and weather sensors allow automatic schedule adjustment for rain, wind, and freezing conditions.

Important:  This product has built in safety features that are a must for X-10 based control of your sprinkler system.  First, the product has a built-in timer that will not allow a single sprinkler zone to run for more than 80 continuous minutes.  If an X-10 OFF signal is not received by the irrigation controller, it will automatically shut off 80 minutes after it received the X-10 ON signal.  This prevents your sprinklers from running indefinitely if the X-10 OFF signal does not get through.  Second, the product does not allow more than one sprinkler valve to be on at the same time.  This feature prevents excessive current draw and low water pressure problems.  (Note - this second safety feature can disabled by the user to specifically allow zones 1 and 2, or zones 3 and 4 to be ON concurrently.)

Key Features and Specifications

• Easily replaces your existing electronic irrigation timer.
  • Operates on 24VAC (power supply included).
  • Requires existing solenoid controlled electronic sprinkler valves.
• Uses X-10 commands on one housecode (e.g., A through P) to control your sprinklers and irrigation.
• Manual remote control with any X-10 transmitter (e.g., Palm Pad, keychain remote, mini-controller, etc)
• Create customized watering schedules with your home automation controller.
• Control your sprinklers from your home, office or cellular telephone with any X-10 compatible telephone interface.
• Auto shut-off after 80 minutes of continuous operation of one zone (safety feature).
• Manual ON/OFF control of your sprinklers via the "radio" buttons on the controller.
• You can initiate a watering schedule by pressing a button on the controller.  When you press the button, it sends an X-10 signal that can be used to "trigger" a macro or event in your home automation controller.
• LEDs on the controller show ON/OFF status of zones, and status of optional rain/moisture sensor.
• You select the X-10 housecode (e.g. A through P) you want the system to operate on (each controller requires a dedicated separate housecode).
• You can temporarily (72 hours), or permanently suspend your watering schedule by sending an X-10 code to the irrigation controller or by pressing a button on the irrigation controller.
• Optional weather sensors will automatically place the irrigation controller in a "weather delay" mode and send an X-10 signal to your home automation controller to report the weather delay status.
  • The wired rain sensor (pictured above) mounts on the side of your home or other area exposed to rainfall.  It is adjustable so that a "rain delay" condition begins after receiving greater than 1/8 inch to 1 inch of rain (you select the amount).
• Size: 5.0 inches x 5.75 inches x 1.5 inches.

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