This section will give you a brief overview of some of the components on the SRC faceplate. Each item will be discussed in further detail later, however this section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the different options available.

A – LCD Display

Start Time – Identifies selected start time (only one start time per program is required).

Program Designator – Identifies program in use A, B, or C.

Station Number – Identifies currently selected station number.

LCD Display – Indicates various times and values.

Run Time – Duration of individual stations watering.

Year – Current calendar year.

Month – Current calendar month.

Day – Current calendar day.

Running – Indicates when watering is occurring.

AM/PM – Arrow differentiates either am or pm time.

24 HR – 24-hour time is available in addition to am and pm.

Day of the Week – Identifies days of the week to water or you can select to water on odd or even days.

(For all above LCD display items, when an arrow cursor is flashing, that is what you are setting.)

B – Control Buttons

Button – Increases the selected flashing display.

Button – Decreases the selected flashing display.

Button – Advances the selected flashing display.

Button – Selects program A, B, or C.

C – Transformer

A key feature of the SRC is its clear, easy-to-use dial design that makes programming a snap. All essential keypad functions are clearly marked to eliminate the confusion that’s a characteristic of so many other controllers.

D – Control Dial

Run – Normal dial position for automatic and manual operation.

Run (Bypass Sensor) – Used to disengage optional weather sensor that may be wired to your system.

Set Current Date/Time – Allows current date and clock time to be set.

Set Watering Start Times – Allows 1 to 4 start times to be enabled in each program.

Set Station Run Times – Allows user to set each station run time from 0 to 99 minutes.

Set Days To Water – Allows user to select individual days to water or to select an odd or even watering schedule, according to the date.

Manual – Single Station – Allows user to activate a one time watering of a single station.

Manual – All Station – Allows user to activate a one time watering of all stations or a few selected stations.

System Off – Allows user to discontinue all programs and stop all watering until dial is returned to the RUN position.

E – Wiring Compartment

Fuse – 0.75 Amp fuse (two included with controller, one installed, one spare).

9-Volt Battery – The alkaline battery will maintain the controller memory if power to the transformer is disconnected. However, the battery will not operate any of the watering activity (not included).

Transformer – A plug in transformer is included to provide power to the controller.

Terminal Strip Area – Use to attach transformer and valve wires from their source to the controller.