> 6.1 Total Reset Procedure For The SmartLine® Controller
> 6.2 Watering Cycle Pause Functions
> 6.3 Changing SLW or RFS5 Batteries
> 6.4 Troubleshooting Guide
6.1 Total Reset Procedure For The SmartLine® Controller
A total reset will clear all programming data in the SmartLine® controller. All settings will return to factory defaults.
For all SmartLine® models manufactured April 2018 to present day (Panel versions 10.XX).
- Rotate the dial to the ADVANCED MENU position of the SmartLine panel and the display will read TESTS.
- Press the UP or the DOWN button until the display reads CLR ALL.
- Press the NEXT button to enter the function and the display will read CONFIRM.
- Press the NEXT button and the display will read CLEARING and when it has finished the task, the display will read COMPLETE.
- Reprogram SmartLine® controller.
For all SmartLine® models manufactured between 2012 to March 2018 (Legacy Panel versions 3.10 through 3.30) Except for the SL800 SmartLine® controller.
- Rotate the dial to the ADV MENU position and the screen will display TESTS.
- Press the UP or the DOWN button until the display reads CLR ALL.
- Press the NEXT button and the display will read KEEP.
- Press the UP or the DOWN button and the screen will read CLEAR.
- Press the NEXT button and the screen will briefly display CLEARING and then return to CLR ALL.
- Reprogram SmartLine® controller.
For the SL800 controller:
- Unplug the power supply on the right side of the SL800.
- Rotate the dial to the ADV MENU position of the panel.
- Press and HOLD both the UP and the DOWN arrow buttons and reapply the power connection to the SL800.
- When the LCD reads “CLEARING”, release both the UP and the DOWN arrow buttons.
- Reprogram SmartLine® controller.
6.2 Watering Cycle Pause Functions
SmartLine® controllers will “pause” watering cycles in response to certain sensor readings or program settings in the controller. Pauses are a normal function of the controller. Watering pauses will be indicated on all SmartLine® controllers by the presence of a RED or ORANGE LED as shown in the table and the reason for the pause will be displayed.
| MODE | SENSOR | ||
| LED Color | LED Color | Display/ Message | Reason |
| Red | Controller dial is set to OFF | ||
| Green | Red | RAIN | Rain sensor disks are wet (SLW Only) |
| Green | Red | FREEZE | Temperature is 37 degrees F or colder (SLW Only) |
| Green | Red | SENS | Sensor tripped at the SEN terminals |
| Green | Orange | RAIN DLY | Irrigation cancelled for additional hours in SLW DLY (SLW Only) |
| Orange | Green | OMIT-TIME | Cycle paused for omit hours set |
| Orange | Green | SOAK | Zone waiting for soak time out |
| Orange | Green | ZONE DLY | Waiting for next zone valve to open |
| Orange | Green | PAUSE | Waiting for MVP to turn on or off |
6.3 Changing SLW or RFS5 Batteries
NOTE: Minimum combined battery operating voltage is 2.5VDC
- Loosen and remove the (2) Phillips screws of the battery cover on the bottom of the SLW5 or RFS5 and then remove the cover.
- Carefully remove the battery tray from the SLW5 or RFS5 and then remove the (2) AAA lithium batteries from the battery tray.
- Insert the (2) new AAA lithium batteries into the battery tray. Watch for the LED in the battery compartment as it will blink 4 times, all (4) should be green.
- Reactivate the SLW or RFS5 by holding down the rain tab on the top of the unit for 15 seconds.
- If successful, The antenna icon will be flashing in the LCD.
- Push mode and sensor buttons to verify a green LED at SMART and Active positions.
If you have an SLW5 Weather Sensor, you can verify the remaining voltage in the SLW battery at any time by turning the dial to Advanced Menu, Tests. Push Next to get Outputs, then push DOWN button to get SLW Battery. Push Next to read the remaining voltage. Note: The SLW Battery function is visible after you have established communication with the SLW.
6.4 Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM: Controller won't allow entry to SMART and/or no antenna icon on display | |
|---|---|
| CAUSES | SOLUTIONS |
| System requires installation of SLW Weather Sensor | Install optional SLW Weather Sensor |
| SLW Weather Sensor not initialized to controller | Initialize SLW Weather Sensor according to instructions in SMART section |
| Missing required SMART settings | Push and hold down MODE button for a scrolling message indicating needed information. Enter needed information for time, date and ZIP Code or Latitude. |
| Battery in SLW Weather Sensor is drained | Replace battery with AAA Lithium DO NOT use alkaline battery. When inserting battery observe polarity. |
| Communication cable or wireless communication problem | Check cable and connections at controller. Use SLW battery diagnostics to check for RF problems on wirelss SLW. See note below. |
| Defective SLW Weather Sensor | Replace SLW Weather Sensor. If SmartLine® controller has no communication for 5 days, it will revert to BASIC program settings |
| Defective SLHUB communication hub | Replace SLHUB communication hub |
| The SLW Weather Sensor and transceiver HUB have gotten off of the channel sequence. | Remove the SLHUB from the cabinet. Remove the batteries from the SLW Weather Sensor. Press the rain spindle on the top of the SLW Weather Sensor. Replace the SLHUB int othe cabinet and the batteries into the SLW Weather Sensor and resynchronize by pressing rain spindle. |
Note: You can use the diagnostic LED on the SLW5 to determine the reason the controller will not let you enter SMART. To view the diagnostic LED, look through the vent hole on the bottom of the SLW5 unit. Hold the Rain Spindle on the SLW5 unit . See section 4.2.5. Observe the blinking LED. First Blink RED—The battery/s in the SLW should be replaced. Second or Third Blink RED—The SLW is defective and should be replaced. Fourth Blink Red—Communication problem is in the cable or SLHUB or RF signal problem on wireless units. If all SLW diagnostic blinks are GREEN, all SLW functions and communications between the SLW and SLHUB are working properly. Recheck data entry required into controller.
PROBLEM: No Display | |
|---|---|
| CAUSES | SOLUTIONS |
| No power to controller | Check the incoming power from the outlet or hardwired connections for 120VAC. Check fuse. |
| No power continued | Check fuse in the SL1600 inline fuse holder. Replacement fuse is 1A (Littlefuse #21800XP) slow blow for SL1600. Check the fuse light adjacent to the sliding door, green indicates fuse is good, red will indicate fuse is blown, replace with 1.5A (Littlefuse #576-031301.5HXP) slow blow for SL4800. |
| No 24V power from transformer | Replace controller. Likely short from the field wiring and solenoids. |
PROBLEM: FAULT icon display | |
|---|---|
| CAUSES | SOLUTIONS |
| Shorted or open condition on a zone(s) | Check solenoid(s) and wiring (turn dial to Advanced Menu for fault information in Sec 5.2) |
Shorted MV/P |
Check solenoid(s) and wiring |
Insufficient watering opportunity |
Check programming watering days, verify omit settings are not excessive, and review accuracy of SMART settings for sprinkler and plant type. |
PROBLEM: Display shows zone is running but no sprinklers are operating | |
|---|---|
| CAUSES | SOLUTIONS |
| Water supply to system is shut OFF | Turn on water supply to system |
| Valve failure | Verify valve operation |
| Open or disconnected wire | Run MANUAL TEST as shown. Verify FAULT icon is shown display. Turn dial to Advanced Menu to determine location of fault |
PROBLEM: Controller keeps repeating a watering cycle | |
|---|---|
| CAUSES | SOLUTIONS |
| Extra start times are set at the Program Start Times position on the dial. | Turn dial to Program Start Times. Use NEXT button to view all start times. Hold down UP or DOWN button to change the start times or to advance to the OFF position. Each Program will start and run all zones assigned to that program in consecutive order. For most installations, only one start time is needed and the rest should be set to OFF. See Program Start Times for more information. |
PROBLEM: Display shows 0 ZONES | |
|---|---|
| CAUSES | SOLUTIONS |
| Defective or loose module | Replace first zone module in controller |
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 |
PROBLEM: SmartLine® controller does not turn on zone when expected | |
|---|---|
| CAUSES | SOLUTIONS |
| 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. |