Connecting Valves and Transformer

  1. Route control wires between valve location and controller. Typically it is recommended that at least 1 mm diameter conductor cable be used. This type of cable is insulated for burial and is color-coded to help keep track of your connections.
  2. At the valves, attach the common wire to either solenoid wire of the valve. This is most commonly a white colored wire. Attach a separate control wire to the remaining solenoid wire and make a note of the color corresponding to each valve and the watering station it controls.
  3. Secure the wires with a waterproof wire connector to protect the connection.
  4. Slide down wiring compartment door to access the terminal strip area shown in the diagram.
  5. Route the valve wires into the cabinet. Strip 5 mm of insulation from ends of all wires.
  6. Secure the white valve common wire to the screw on the terminal marked C. Connect the color-coded wires from the valves to their appropriate station numbers and tighten the screws.
  7. For the indoor model, route transformer cable through the left side of the controller and connect the wires to the two screws marked AC.
  8. Before closing the compartment door make sure wires hang in the slotted areas so that the door can snap shut without damaging wires.
  9. For the outdoor model, transformer wires are already connected to the AC slots so all that is required is to connect primary power to the junction box from a power source.
  10. Remove junction box cover and attach power wires to either screw slot. Be sure to use a code approved conduit and adapter for the primary wires.

NOTE: Do not plug transformer into power source until the controller is mounted and all valves have been connected.