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How to Set Watering Mode in SmartLink Network

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Learn how to set the watering mode on your SmartLine irrigation controller using SmartLink Network by following the instructions provided below

 

 

 

Understanding Watering Modes

SmartLine controllers offer two watering modes:

  • Smart Mode: Uses on-site weather data and user settings (sprinkler type, plant type, soil type, and slope) to calculate zone run times based on plant water requirements.
  • Basic Mode: Allows zones to run for pre-set user-defined run times without considering weather data.

If your controller is connected to a Weathermatic weather sensor, it can automatically adjust watering schedules based on weather conditions.

 

Step 1: Log In and Select Your Controller

  1. Go to smartlinknetwork.com and enter your login credentials to access your account.
  2. On the Site Page, find the search bar and type in and select your Site Name from the search results.
  3. Then click on the Controller name
    -OR-
  4. Locate the Controller List at the top, then find and click the Controller name.

 

Step 2: Set Your Controller to Smart Mode

  1. Ensure your watering programs are correctly set, including start times, scheduled days, and zone run times.
  2. Confirm active zones by verifying that they have assigned run times.
  3. Double-check that your controller’s Smart Programming and location zip code are set.

Instructions:

  1. From the SmartLink Controller Page, Click on Edit Settings under the Run Status and Watering Mode
  2. Change the watering mode from Basic to Smart.
  3. If the Smart option is unavailable, confirm the weather sensor is connected.
  4. Click Save and then click Send to push the update from the SmartLink cloud to your controller.
  5. Verify successful communication with the green banner.

 

Step 3: Set Specific Zones to Basic Mode

If you want to water specific zones outside of Smart Programming, you can switch them to Basic Mode using these steps:

  1. Click on Edit Smart Settings.
  2. Select the desired zone under Program Zone Runtime.
  3. Click on the Zone Sprinkler Type setting.
  4. Change the setting to Standard Non-ET.
  5. Once all zones are set, click Stop Editing.
  6. Click Send to apply the updates.
  7. Verify successful communication with the controller.

 

Step 4: Monitor and Adjust

  • Once set, your SmartLine controller will track water deficits and irrigate on the scheduled watering days and times.
  • If the water deficit is insufficient for irrigation, the controller will skip the event until a sufficient deficit has accrued.

 

Still Need Help?

If you have any questions, please email us at support@weathermatic.com or call us at 888-484-3776.

Thank you!

 

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