PROBLEM: SmartLine® controller does not turn on zone when expected

CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Sensor jumper is removed and no sensor is connected (Sensor LED is red)

Install jumper wire between SEN terminals Select OFF mode if desired

Sensor wires have been cut (Sensor LED is red)

Repair wires

Zone comes on at unexpected time

Program daily start times not set properly or multiple start times set. Check Program Start Times

Stacked program has commenced normal operation

Modify settings (such as program start times, zone run times) to prevent stacking if undesirable

Time of day or date not set properly

Review/set time of day and date

Watering days or omit days/dates not set properly

Review/set watering days or omit days/dates

Run/Soak feature has extended watering window

Normal operation to allow water infiltration and prevent runoff

Controller does not operate zone for expected run time

Pause for Run/Soak in progress. This is normal operation to allow water infiltration and prevent runoff

Module not installed

Install module

No initial AC power-up of controller

Connect AC power and close control panel

Zone set to OFF

Set zone run time

Dial set to SYSTEM OFF

Position Turn dial to RUN

No zone run time set; no daily start time set

Program zone run time and daily start time

Omit times/days are activated

Verify omit times/days

Rain or freeze sensor has stopped watering (Sensor LED is red)

Replace sensor if faulty Select OFF mode if desired
Reset start time to later in the day to avoid early morning freezing temperatures.