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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................................................................................................
PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Controller waters the same area more than
one time or cycles continuously.
Too many start times entered in program
(user error).
One start time activates a complete cycle.
See "Setting Program Times" (page 18).
The display reads “No AC”
There is no AC power present. Check to make sure power is on. Check to
see if transformer is properly installed.
Display indicates irrigation but station
does not water.
Faulty or miswired valve Check valve and valve wiring.
Faulty pump or pump relay. Check pump and pump relay. Replace if defective.
No water pressure to supply. Turn on main system water system.
Display is blank.
No AC power reaching controller. Verify AC power and wiring. Correct any
errors. Check transformer output.
Display is blank with AC power to
terminal and with a new battery.
Controller may be damaged by power surge. Call dealer.
Time of day display is blinking.
Unit has just been powered up for the first time.
Set time/date.
Extended power outage has occurred that
has drained backup battery.
Replace battery and reprogram current time.
Short power outage has occurred but
backup battery is dead.
Replace battery and reprogram current time.
The display reads “ERR”.
Electrical noise is entering the system,
through the smart port wiring harness.
Check the SmartPort
®
wiring harness. If the
wires were extended then they will need to be
replaced with shielded cable. Contact your local
distributor for information on shielded cable.