> 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 except SL800:
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Turn dial to Advanced Menu.
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While pressing the UP arrow button, use an open paper clip or ballpoint pen to push in the Reset switch located on the back of the operating panel. Release the reset button while continuing to press and hold the UP arrow button.
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Once the display shows CLEARING, release the UP arrow button.
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Reprogram SmartLine® controller.
For the SL800:
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Unplug the power supply on the side of the SL800.
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Turn dial to Advanced Menu.
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While continually holding down on the UP arrow button, reapply the power connection to the SL800.
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The display will read “CLEARING” to verify that the Reset is complete. Re-enter your controller settings.
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
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Loosen bottom cover section on the SLW or RFS5 and rotate the cover in the keyholes and remove the cover.
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Replace the existing batteries with two (2) AAA lithium batteries.
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Reactivate the SLW or RFS5 by holding down the rain tab on the top of the unit for 15 seconds.
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Return to the controller. The antenna icon will be flashing in the display.
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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
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PROBLEM: Controller won't allow entry to SMART and/or no antenna icon on display |
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CAUSES |
SOLUTIONS |
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System requires installation of SLW Weather Sensor |
Install optional SLW Weather Sensor |
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SLW Weather Sensor not initialized to controller |
Initialize SLW Weather Sensor according to instructions in SMART section |
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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. |
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Battery in SLW Weather Sensor is drained |
Replace battery with AAA LiFeS2 DO NOT use alkaline battery. When inserting battery observe polarity. |
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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. |
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Defective SLW Weather Sensor |
Replace SLW Weather Sensor. If SmartLine® controller has no communication for 5 days, it will revert to BASIC program settings |
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Defective SLHUB communication hub |
Replace SLHUB communication hub |
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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.
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PROBLEM: No Display |
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CAUSES |
SOLUTIONS |
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No power to controller |
Check fuse on SL1600 with inline fuse holder. Check fuse holder on SL1600 or SL800. Replacement fuse is 1A slow blow for SL1600 and and 1.5A slow blow for SL4800. |
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No 24V power from transformer |
Replace transformer. Likely power surge damage. |
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PROBLEM: FAULT icon display |
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CAUSES |
SOLUTIONS |
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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) |
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Shorted MV/P |
Check solenoid(s) and wiring |
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Insufficient watering opportunity |
Check programming watering days, verify omit settings are not excessive, and review accuracy of SMART settings for sprinkler and plant type. |
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PROBLEM: Display shows zone is running but no sprinklers are operating |
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SOLUTIONS |
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Water supply to system is shut OFF |
Turn on water supply to system |
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Valve failure |
Verify valve operation |
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Open or disconnected wire |
Run MANUAL TEST as shown. Verify FAULT icon is shown display. |
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PROBLEM: Controller keeps repeating a watering cycle |
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CAUSES |
SOLUTIONS |
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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. |
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PROBLEM: Display shows 0 ZONES |
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Defective or loose module |
Replace module in zone 1-4 position |
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PROBLEM: SmartLine® controller does not turn on zone when expected |
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CAUSES |
SOLUTIONS |
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Sensor jumper is removed and no sensor is connected (Sensor LED is red) |
Install jumper wire between SEN terminals Select OFF mode if desired |
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Sensor wires have been cut (Sensor LED is red) |
Repair wires |
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Zone comes on at unexpected time |
Program daily start times not set properly or multiple start times set. Check Program Start Times |
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Stacked program has commenced normal operation |
Modify settings (such as program start times, zone run times) to prevent stacking if undesirable |
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Time of day or date not set properly |
Review/set time of day and date |
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Watering days or omit days/dates not set properly |
Review/set watering days or omit days/dates |
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Run/Soak feature has extended watering window |
Normal operation to allow water infiltration and prevent runoff |
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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 |
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Module not installed |
Install module |
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No initial AC power-up of controller |
Connect AC power and close control panel |
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PROBLEM: SmartLine® controller does not turn on zone when expected |
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CAUSES |
SOLUTIONS |
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Zone set to OFF |
Set zone run time |
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Dial set to SYSTEM OFF |
Position Turn dial to RUN |
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No zone run time set; no daily start time set |
Program zone run time and daily start time |
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Omit times/days are activated |
Verify omit times/days |
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Rain or freeze sensor has stopped watering (Sensor LED is red) |
Replace sensor if faulty Select OFF mode if desired |
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