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TMC-212
Residential and Commercial Irrigation System Controller
User’s Guide
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page b Congratulations! You have chosen one of the most The TMC-212 controller features several unique and sophisticated and technologically advanced irrigation helpful operating characteristics. To take advantage of system controllers available for residential and these features, spend just a few minutes to browse light-commercial applications. through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new controller. Your new Toro TMC-2
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 1 Table of Contents Controller Components.........................................2 Turning Off a Program ....................................26 Setting Program Start Times ...........................27 Controller Installation Setting Station Times.......................................28 Indoor Model Installation ................................6 Setting Pump/Master Valve and Connecting the Valves ................
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 2 Controller Components Controller Components 2
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 3 Controller Components 2 - Control Buttons The following are brief descriptions of the controller components and display elements. Each of these items +/ON button – Increases the time display, scrolls will be explained in further detail within the appropriate forward through the program information and selects programming, operating and installation sections of this watering days. guide. –/OFF button – Decreases the time di
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 4 Controller Components SEASON ADJUST – Enables the station time of 11 - Two-station Expansion Module (Standard and all stations in a program to be simultaneously High-surge Protection Models) – Each expansion increased or decreased in 10% increments. module provides a snap-in wire connection for two stations. Up to six modules can be installed to expand SPECIAL FUNCTIONS – Provides optional control the TMC-212 control from 2
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 5 Controller Components 4 5 6 7 8 5
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 6 Controller Installation IMPORTANT: TMC-212 indoor model is not weather resistant and must be installed indoors or in a protected location. Indoor Model Installation 1. Select a location for the controller within 4' (1.2 m) of an electrical outlet to enable the transformer wires to easily reach. Make sure the outlet is not controlled by a light switch. 2. Remove the mounting bracket attached to the back of the controller hous
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 7 Connecting the Valves 2 2 Note: Using 14 to 18 AWG (2.5mm to 1mm ) irrigation cable is recommended. This cable is made specifically for automatic irrigation systems and is available in several lengths and conductor count. Always use a cable that has at least one wire for each valve and one wire for the valve common connection. 1. Route the valve control wires between the valves and the controller. 2. Attach the white-color cab
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 8 Connecting a Pump Start Relay Connecting the Plug-in Transformer CAUTION: Never connect an auxiliary pump CAUTION: Do not plug the transformer into an starter directly to the controller. A 24 VAC relay, electrical outlet until all of the wiring procedures have rated at 0.50A maximum current draw, must be used been completed. to connect the controller to the pump starter circuit. 1. Route the cable from the transformer (13) thr
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 9 Outdoor Model Installation Four wiring access holes are provided in the cabinet Preparing the Cabinet for Installation base as follows: 1. Remove the lower housing cover (A) by pulling (D) - 1/2" (13mm) for power and equipment ground wires. outward on the handle. (E) - 1/2" (13mm) (plugged) for optional Toro Rain 2. Remove two phillips screws from the transformer Sensor wires. access cover (B). Pull the cover outward from t
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 10 Installing the Cabinet 1. For safe, reliable operation, select an installation site which will provide the following conditions: • Protection from irrigation spray, exposure to direct sun during the hottest hours, wind and snow. • Access to a grounded power source which is not controlled by a light switch or utilized by a high current load appliance, such as a refrigerator or air 6" (15.24 cm) conditioner. • Access to the sp
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 11 Connecting the Valves 2 2 11 Note: Using 14 to 18 AWG (2.5mm to 1mm ) irrigation cable is recommended. This cable is made specifically for automatic irrigation systems and is available in several lengths and conductor count. Always use a cable that has at least one wire for each valve and one wire for the valve common connection. 8 1. Route the wire cable from the valve location into the controller cabinet. 9 2. Attach the wh
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 12 Connecting a Pump Start Relay Connecting the Power Source CAUTION: To prevent controller damage, never WARNING connect an auxiliary pump starter directly to the AC power wiring must be installed and connected controller’s 24 VAC output. A 24 VAC 0.50A relay, by qualified personnel only. All electrical compo- must be used to connect the controller to the pump nents and installation procedures must comply starter circuit. with
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 13 Connecting the Power Source (cont.) Toro Rain Sensor Model TWRS 5 Plastic Insert 6 1. Route the sensor wires into the controller housing through the access hole provided. Connecting a Rain Sensor (optional) 2. Release the Sensor terminal connectors and remove A rain sensor is an optional control device that connects the plastic u-shaped insert. Connect the sensor wires directly to the TMC-212 to automatically interrupt auto-
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 14 Getting Started – Irrigation System Basics The three major components of every automatic sprinkler system are the controller, the control valves and the sprinklers/emitters. Valve 1 Controller The controller is the brain of the system, signaling each control valve when and how long to open. The valves are connected to expansion modules within the controller, and identified as Station 1, Station 2, etc. Each station controls
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 15 Watering Program Basics Watering Program Diagram The following example illustrates how a typical watering Program Starts program could be set up for the sprinkler system shown at 3:00 a.m. on the previous page. 12 Station 1 9 3 The diagram at the right depicts the watering program in Station time a timeline format. 6 10 minutes Example: The program start time is set for 3:00 a.m. Lawn stations 1 and 2 each have a run time of
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 16 This illustration shows how an Watering Program Details Interval schedule would be displayed. In this example, program B has a This section covers in detail each of the three parts of a watering program: watering days, program start times 3-day Interval schedule set to begin and station times. on Monday. Selecting a Watering Day Schedule Odd or Even Day Format The TMC-212 provides three optional formats to schedule The Odd
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 17 Setting Program Start Times Setting the Station Run Time A program start time is the time of day an automatic Station run time is the length of time a station valve stays program watering cycle will start. The TMC-212 enables open during a watering cycle. Station run time can be set each watering program (A, B and C) to have four indepen- from 1 minute to 4 hours (in 1-minute increments). dent start times. When setting a sta
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373-0402 TMC-212 UG-E:373-0319 TCM 212 Doc2 8/5/08 10:06 AM Page 18 Filling Out the Watering Schedule Form Planning Your Watering Schedule Location - Identify the portion of the landscape • It is generally helpful to organize your initial watering watered by each station. schedule on paper before beginning the programming Note: Enter the following information for each program steps. The information can be recorded on the Watering (A, B and C). If a program is not needed, leave its Scheduling
