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- Page 1 Precision Soil Sensor Quick Start Guide / Guía Rápida / Guide rapide...
- Page 2 Step 4 - Sensor Installation and Calibration ......p. 5 General Operation..............p. 7 The Precision Soil Sensor is designed to help maintain healthy landscape plants while reduc- ing water usage by allowing watering only when needed. To gain the full benefit of your Precision Soil Sensor, it is important to make sure the automatic sprinkler system is properly installed and in good working order.
- Page 3 Step 1– Site Selection Note: Only one sensor is needed for the entire landscape. Choosing the right location to place the sensor is important for the overall effectiveness of the Precision Soil Sensor system. The illustration in Figure 1 below depicts a typical residential landscape. The areas indicated in white are suitable for the sensor, since they provide the most direct sunlight throughout the day.
- Page 4 Step 2 - Install and Connect the Receiver Fig. 2 1. Attach the receiver next to the irrigation controller using the two stainless steel screws provided (Fig. 2). Where appropriate, foam tape (provided) can be used to attach the receiver. Warning: Disconnect 24 VAC power to controller before connecting receiver.
- Page 5 2. Set the run time for each zone to those used during the summer months. Visit http://schedulingadvisor.toro.com to download free software to help with this step. Step 4– Sensor Installation and Calibration 1. Before installing the batteries in the probe, press the Menu button on the receiver once so “CA”...
- Page 6 Step 4– Sensor Installation (continued) Fig. 4 compartment cover (Fig. 4). The sensor’s LED will turn green and the receiver will display “10.0”. At this point the sensor must be installed within 30 minutes. 5. Move the sensor to the selected site and verify signal strength as indicted by the sensor LED color: LED Signal Green - Excellent...
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Page 7: General Operation
General Operation After calibration has been completed, the receiver will Fig. 7 begin to toggle between the current moisture level Waste* and “watering completion time”. Capacity other zones in the irrigation program that’s currently Optimum running get watered before the sensor begins blocking irrigation after it has been triggered by the moisture Stress level in the soil approaching 100%.