In this article, we will go over some troubleshooting steps for both our wired and our wireless Rain/Freeze Sensors. Hard Wired Rain Sensors When a hard wired sensor is connected to a timer it can be tested on most timers by turning the sprinklers on manually from the timer. Push the “test stem” down that…Read More »
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You’ll want to mount the rain sensor where it will be exposed to direct, unobstructed rainfall (but away from sprinkler spray), as close as possible to the Orbit device. If using a wired sensor, this will cause the wire run to be shorter, minimizing the possibility of wire breaks. The mounting location should be taken…Read More »
WeatherSense technology works with the Smart Watering program, which monitors the forecast and manual weather thresholds, to place the timer in an automatic weather delay when the forecast and weather thresholds are met or exceeded. The WeatherSense program will suspend watering when one of three weather delays are activated. WeatherSense has thresholds relating to rain…Read More »
The timer will run manually, but will not run automatically. If your timer is not watering your Programs, but it is watering your manual watering cycles, you likely have your rain sensor terminal active. To turn off your rain sensor terminals: Make sure your timer is in the “Auto” position. Hold down the “Rain Delay”…Read More »
If your timer is running for only 1 second and then shutting off, it’s likely that your timer has the Rain Sensor terminals online. Your B-hyve controller will prevent the system from running if your Rain Sensor is active. You will still be able to run your controller in a manual cycle, but your custom…Read More »