Rain Bird Sst600in 6-station Indoor Simple-to-set Irrigation Timer User Guide (+ PDF)

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1 Rain Bird SST600in 6-Station Indoor Simple-To-Set Irrigation

2 Tools and Supplies Needed

3 Installation

3.1 Mount Timer

3.2 Connect Power

3.3 Connect Valve Wires To Timer

3.4 Verify System Operation

3.5 Apply Power

4 Optional Accessories

5 Master Valve Or Pump Start Relay

6 Controls and Indicators

Rain Bird SST600in 6-Station Indoor Simple-To-Set Irrigation

Tools and Supplies Needed

Phillips screwdriver
Wire stripper
Hammer
Valve wire: direct burial, color coded multi-strand (not included)
18 gauge for runs less than 800 feet.
14 gauge for runs greater than 800 feet.
Watertight splice connectors (not included)

Installation

Mount Timer

For indoor installation, choose a location within 5 feet of an AC power outlet and at least 15 feet away from major appliances or air conditioners.
Drive a screw into the wall, leaving an 1/8″ gap between the screw-head and the wall (use the supplied wall anchors if necessary).
Locate the keyhole slot on back of the unit and hang it securely on the screw.
Remove the wiring bay cover at the bottom of the unit and drive a screw through the center hole as shown (use the supplied wall anchors if necessary).

Connect Power

Indoor Timer
Attach the transformer connector to the 24VAC POWER pin connection on the terminal strip
Outdoor Timer
Standard Installation The SST outdoor version comes with a power cord and 24VAC transformer already connected.

Hard-wire Installation

Remove the wiring bay cover at the bottom of the unit.
Locate the wiring compartment in the lower left-hand corner of the unit and using a screwdriver, unscrew wiring compartment front cover
Unscrew the wire-nuts from the three wires connecting the power cord to the timer.
Remove the metal bracket holding the power cord to the back of the wiring compartment and pull the cord out through the bottom of the cabinet.
Route the three wires from an external power source into the wiring compartment.
Using the wire-nuts, connect the external power wires to the internal connection wires inside the wiring compartment.
Verify that all wiring connections are secure, then replace the wiring compartment cover

Connect Valve Wires To Timer

Valve Connections

Use direct burial cable to run wiring from the timer to valves in the field.
Connect a color coded wire from the direct burial cable to either wire on the valve.
Connect the remaining wire on each valve to a “common” wire which then connects to the timer

Timer Connections

Use a wire stripper to strip away approximately 1/4″ of insulation from the end of the valve wire.
Push the exposed end of the color coded wire from each external valve (or zone) into the corresponding zone number on the terminal block.
Connect the common wire to one of the COMMON slots on the terminal block.
Check that all wiring connections are secure

Verify System Operation

Battery Pull Tab
To activate the internal battery, grasp the yellow pull-tab on the side of the timer and pull it out.

Apply Power

Indoor Model
Plug the transformer into a wall outlet.

Outdoor Model
Turn on main power supply or plug the power cord into a waterproof receptacle.

Test Watering

Turn the dial to the ZONE 1 position.
Press the WATER 1 ZONE NOW button. The zone will start watering for the default run time of 10 minutes and the green
LED corresponding to WATER 1 ZONE NOW button turns on.
To stop watering before time is up, press the WATER 1 ZONE
NOW button a second time. The green LED corresponding with the WATER 1 ZONE NOW button will turn off.
Repeat the above steps until all connected zones have been tested.
Replace the wiring bay cover on front of the unit

Optional Accessories

Rain Sensor

Connect an optional Rain Sensor to the Timer
Remove the wiring bay cover at the bottom of the unit.
Remove the yellow jumper wire from the terminals marked RAIN SENSOR on the terminal block.
Connect the two wires from the sensor to the RAIN SENSOR terminals.

Master Valve Or Pump Start Relay

Connect an optional master valve or pump start relay

SST timers support the use of a master valve or pump start relay. A pump start relay connects to the timer the same way as a master valve, but connects differently at the water source.
Using a direct burial cable, connect one of the wires from the master valve (or pump start relay) to the timer terminal marked MSTR VALVE.
Using a direct burial cable, connect the remaining wire from the master valve (or pump start relay) to one of the timer terminals marked COMMON

Additional instructions for connecting a pump start relay

To avoid possible pump damage, connect a short jumper wire from any unused zone terminal(s) to the previous terminal, continuing back to the nearest zone terminal in use (as shown below). For example, if a 4 zone model timer is in use with only two zones connected, route the terminals for zones 3 and 4 to the nearest active terminal (zone 2 in the example below).

WARNING: Make sure that the total draw of the master valve (and/or pump start relay) plus the draw of the valve does not exceed 650mA at 24VAC, 60hz. Note that the timer does NOT provide main power for a pump.

Controls and Indicators

Setting the Timer

Step 1. Set Time
- Turn the dial to the SET TIME position.
- Press the UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the time (verify AM/PM setting is correct
Step 2. Set Date
- Turn the dial to the SET DATE position.
- Press the LEFT UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the year.
- Press the RIGHT UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the month
Step 3. Schedule Watering
- Turn the dial to select the desired ZONE (from 1 to 12).

Set Start Time and Run Time

Press the Left UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the Start Time.
Press the Right UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the Run Time (duration).

Select Run Days

Press the RUN DAYS buttons to select which days to water.
Active watering days will show lights illuminated
Select specific days of the week or select ODD /EVEN DAYS or

CYCLIC WATERING.

When ODD/EVEN DAYS is pressed:
1st press will show Odd Days on the screen.
2nd press will show Even Days on the screen.
When CYCLIC WATERING is pressed:
Press the LEFT UP/DOWN arrow keys to increase or decease the number of days between watering (EVERY XX DAYS).
Press the RIGHT UP/DOWN arrow keys to adjust the Cyclic Watering start date.

Select Watering Times Per Day

Press the TIMES PER DAY buttons to schedule the number of times per day to water.
Press the LEFT UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the Start Time.
Press the RIGHT UP/DOWN arrow keys to set he Run Time (duration).
Repeat Step 3 for remaining zones.
Turn the dial to AUTO RUN

Optional Features

Multiple Start Times

After selecting a time per day the screen will show that time, “First”, as an example
Press the LEFT UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the start time.
Press the RIGHT UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the duration.
Repeat to set additional watering times, up to 4 per day.

Seasonal Adjust

Adjust for seasonal weather variation
Turn the dial to SEASONAL ADJUST
Press the UP/DOWN arrow keys to adjust the percentage.
For example, a +50% adjustment means 10 min. becomes 15 min.
NOTE: Adjustment applies to ALL watering run times (durations) for all zones.

Rain Delay

Suspend Watering

Turn the dial to RAIN DELAY.
Press the UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the delay time for up to 3 days (72 hours).

Normal Operation
While set to AUTO RUN, one of the following screens will be displayed:

Not Watering
Screen displays the current time, the zone that is scheduled to be watered next, and the date and time when watering will occur.

Watering Now
Screen displays the zone currently being watered and the number of minutes remaining for that zone.

Rain Delay
Screen displays the current time and the number of delay hours that are left until regularly scheduled watering resumes

Seasonal Adjust
Screen displays the percentage adjustment for all zones.

Error Detected
If an error is detected, the affected zone is displayed

Manual Operation

Choose from two Manual Watering options

Water All Zones Now

Turn the dial to AUTO RUN.
Press the WATER ALL ZONES NOW button to start watering.
Screen displays which zone is being watered and the number of minutes remaining for that zone.

Water 1 Zone Now

Turn the dial to select a ZONE.
Press the WATER 1 ZONE NOW button to start watering (default run time of 10 minutes).
Press the UP/DOWN arrow keys to adjust the run time.
To stop manual watering, turn dial to OFF, wait until watering is stopped, and then turn dial to AUTO RUN, or press the Water 1 Zone Now button a second time.

Troubleshooting

Watering Issues

Problem	Possible Cause	Possible Solution
Automatic and manual cycles do not begin watering.	Water source not supplying water.	Verify the main water and all supply lines are open and operating properly.
	Wires not properly connected.	Verify field wires are connected properly including the timer, master valve (or pump start relay) and any spliced connections.
	Wires damaged or corroded.	Check field wiring for damage and replace if necessary. Check all connections and replace with watertight connectors as needed.
	Dial not set to AUTO RUN position.	Turn the dial to set date and set time and use UP/Down arrows to set correct date and time.
	Date and/or Time is not set correctly.	Enter the current Date and Time on the controller.
	An installed Rain Sensor may be activated.	Operation will resume when sensor dries out. To test operation, disconnect the Sensor and connect a jumper wire between the Rain Sensor terminals.
	If no Rain Sensor is installed, the jumper wire may be damaged or missing.	Connect the two yellow Rain Sensor terminals with a short length of 14 to 18 gauge jumper wire.
	An electrical surge may have damaged the timer’s electronics.	Disconnect power to the timer for 3 minutes, press the reset button, then turn back on. If there is no damage, the timer will accept programming and resume normal operation.
Watering cycles do not shut off.	Debris trapped in valve.	Flush the valve by temporarily opening the bleed-screw and re-tighten.

Electrical Issues

Problem	Possible Cause	Possible Solution
LCD Display is blank.	Timer is not receiving power.	Verify the power cord is connected and securely plugged in (indoor).
LCD Display is blank.	Timer is not receiving power.	Verify the transformer is wired correctly and the circuit breaker is on (outdoor).
No red LED light on transformer (indoor only).	Blown transformer.	Replace transformer.
LCD Display is “frozen” and timer will not accept programming.	An electrical surge may have damaged the timer’s electronics.	Disconnect power to the timer for 3 minutes, press the reset button, then turn back on. If there is no damage, the timer will accept programming and resume normal operation.
Valve short error message on LCD display.	Wires damaged or corroded.	Check the indicated zone wiring for damage and replace if necessary. Check all connections and replace with watertight connectors as needed.

Questions?

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