Rain Bird SST900IN

Rain Bird SST900IN 9-Zone Indoor Sprinkler System Controller User Manual

Model: SST900IN

1. Prodott Aktarview

The Rain Bird SST900IN is a 9-zone indoor sprinkler/irrigation system timer/controller designed for residential use. It features intuitive zone-by-zone programming, allowing for customized watering schedules tailored to specific areas of your yard. This model replaces the SST900I and includes enhanced features for efficient water management.

Rain Bird SST900IN 9-Zone Indoor Sprinkler System Controller

Figure 1: Rain Bird SST900IN 9-Zone Indoor Sprinkler System Controller.

Komponenti Inklużi:

2. Setup u Installazzjoni

The SST900IN controller is designed for indoor installation within a garage, home, or waterproof shed. Installation typically requires only a screwdriver.

Passi ta' Installazzjoni:

  1. Record Old Settings: Before disconnecting an old timer, note down all existing settings including start times, run times, and watering days for each zone. This information will be used for programming the new SST900IN controller.
  2. Skonnettja l-Enerġija: Unplug the power supply to the old timer.
  3. Wajers tat-Tikketta: Label each sprinkler wire with a small piece of tape corresponding to its zone number.
  4. Skonnettja l-Wajers: Carefully disconnect all sprinkler wires from the old timer.
  5. Neħħi l-Old Timer: Remove the mounting screws and take the old timer off the wall.
  6. Mount New Timer: Hang the new SST900IN controller in its place and secure it using the provided mounting screws.
  7. Qabbad Wajers: With the wire cover removed, connect each labeled sprinkler wire to the corresponding numbered zone terminal on the new controller. Connect the common wire to the common terminal.
  8. Qabbad l-Enerġija: Attach the power transformer to the controller and plug it into a nearby 120 VAC outlet.
Connecting wires to the Rain Bird SST900IN controller terminals

Figure 2: Wiring connections for the Rain Bird SST900IN controller.

Test Inizjali:

To ensure the timer is connected properly, activate each zone using the 'Water All Zones Now' or 'Water 1 Zone Now' feature. Observe that each zone's sprinklers operate as expected.

Video 1: This official seller video demonstrates the installation and basic programming of the Rain Bird SST timers, including wiring and initial setup steps.

3. Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi

The SST900IN controller allows for simple, zone-by-zone programming to customize your watering schedule.

Close-up of Rain Bird SST900IN display and control buttons

Figura 3: Close-up view of the SST900IN display and control panel.

Setting Current Time and Date:

  1. Dawwar l-arloġġ lejn il- Issettja l-ħin pożizzjoni. Uża l- Ċwievet tal-vleġġa UP / DOWN to adjust the current time.
  2. Dawwar l-arloġġ lejn il- DATA SETTA pożizzjoni. Uża l- LEFT UP/DOWN arrows to set the year, and the RIGHT UP/DOWN arrows to set the month and day.

Skedar tat-Tisqija:

Program each zone individually for precise control.

  1. Turn the dial to select the desired zone (e.g., Zone 1, Zone 2, etc.).
  2. Uża l- LEFT UP/DOWN arrows to set the start time for watering.
  3. Uża l- RIGHT UP/DOWN arrows to set the run time (watering duration) in minutes.
  4. Select watering days:
    • Agħfas il- white RUN DAYS buttons (Sun, Mon, Tue, etc.) to select specific days of the week.
    • Alternattivament, agħfas il- EVEN/ODD DAYS button to water on even or odd-numbered days of the month.
    • For a cyclic watering schedule, press the CYCLIC WATERING button. Uża l- LEFT UP/DOWN arrows to select the number of days between watering cycles, and the RIGHT UP/DOWN arrows to adjust the date when the first watering session will start.
  5. To enable multiple start times per day (up to four), press the 1st TIME, 2nd TIME, 3rd TIME, or 4th TIME buttons and set the start time and run time for each. The timer automatically orders times from early to later.
  6. Repeat these steps for all remaining zones.

Aġġusta staġjonali:

Adjust watering times for all zones simultaneously to account for seasonal weather variations (e.g., hotter/drier or cooler/rainier periods).

  1. Dawwar l-arloġġ għal AĠĠUSTA STAĠJONALI.
  2. Uża l- Buttuni tal-vleġġa UP / DOWN to adjust the watering time percentage for all zones (from -90% to +100%).
  3. To return to normal watering times, change the percentage back to 0%.

Dewmien tax-xita:

Temporarily suspend watering for a set period.

  1. Dawwar l-arloġġ għal DEWMIEN IX-XITA.
  2. Uża l- Buttuni tal-vleġġa UP / DOWN to set the delay time for up to 72 hours. Watering will automatically resume once the delay ends.

Operazzjoni manwali:

Manually start watering for all zones or a single zone.

  1. Dawwar l-arloġġ għal AUTO RUN.
  2. To water all zones: Press the green 'WATER ALL ZONES NOW' button. The display will show the current watering zone and remaining time.
  3. To water one zone: Turn the dial to select the desired zone. Press the green 'WATER 1 ZONE NOW' button. The display will show the current watering zone and remaining time. The default run time is 10 minutes, which can be adjusted using the Buttuni tal-vleġġa UP / DOWN.
  4. Biex twaqqaf it-tisqija manwali, dawwar id-dial għal OFF. Remember to return the dial to AUTO RUN to resume regular programmed watering.

4. Manutenzjoni

The SST900IN controller is designed for durability and minimal maintenance.

5 Issolvi l-problemi

The controller features automatic troubleshooting capabilities.

6. Speċifikazzjonijiet

Dimensions of the Rain Bird SST900IN controller

Figure 4: Approximate dimensions of the Rain Bird SST900IN controller.

7. Garanzija u Appoġġ

This product is covered by a manufacturer's warranty. For specific warranty details and claims, please refer to the warranty information provided with your purchase or contact Rain Bird customer support.

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