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WGL Wireless X10 Irrigation Controller
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Order the Rain8WLM Wireless Irrigation Controller for your first 8 zones. The Rain8WLM Comes complete with 24VAC 20VA transformer, RS232 cable, coax cable, antenna & antenna mounting bracket. Everything you need to get started. Order additional Rain8WLM's to add additional zones.
The Rain8WL is a 8 to 256 zone modular sprinkler controller that can be directly controlled by X10 wireless remotes, wireless X10 motion detectors (PMS02, FWMD, DM10A), or from any computer with an X10 wireless adapter ("Firecracker" CM17A).
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- Standard 24VAC irrigation valves are wired in a conventional manner to the controller module's terminal strip.
- A complete irrigation schedule can be triggered by the reception of a single wireless command (Auto Mode).
- Optionally, for greater control, each individual zone can be controlled independently (Manual Mode).
How to set it up
To configure the Rain8 you connect it to your computer and run the configuration utility application. This allows you to define the X10 address zone assignments and set the operational mode. For maximum flexibility you can choose between two different operational modes.
Automatic Zone Programmed Mode
The Rain8WL can be used with nothing more than X10's Handheld or Keychain wireless remotes. Anything that can generate a X10 RF command can trigger a complete irrigation sequence, cycling through all eight zones. When one zone times out, the next one starts. In this instance the time settings for each zone are stored internally. The Rain8 provides for two independent schedules, each with its own X10 trigger assignment and run times.
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Rain8 Auto Mode
The auto mode is for the user who does not care to dedicate a PC to run a home automation program or whose irrigation needs can be condensed into two separate schedules that don't require frequent changes.
In the example here, only Auto A schedule has been enabled, therefore the House Code and Unit code that will trigger this schedule are set by drop down text boxes.
Auto B is not enabled therefore its HC/UC and run time boxes are grayed out (deactivated).
Sending the Rain8 an A-9 ON would turn on the zone 1 sprinkler valve. This valve would remain on for 250 minutes, then it would turn off and the zone 2 valve would turn on and so on...
The run times for each zone may be anything from 0 to 250 minutes, in one minute increments. A setting of zero would cause the Rain8 to skip that particular zone. Here zones 6 - 8 would be skipped.
Manual Computer Controlled Mode
This mode requires an individual ON and OFF to generate RF signal to start and stop each zone. This provides an easy means of adjusting run times for seasonal irrigation changes. As a safeguard, the user can set the maximum "valve on" time for each zone anywhere from 1 to 240 minutes. This guarantees that the sprinkler valve will turn off even in the absence of an X10 OFF command. As each sprinkler valve has its own default setting, this guarantees a minimum of wasted water in the advent of a lost X10 signal. Another safeguard to help in the conservation of water is the inter lock feature. Only one sprinkler valve is allowed on at a time.
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Rain8 Manual Mode
This mode would be the selection for anyone who wants total control of their irrigation schedules at their PC. A unique water conservation feature is the default or maximum run time values. In event of a lost X10 OFF command, the run time is determined by this default setting. Each zone has its own default value.
The default values may be any value between 0 and 250 minutes. In most cases this value would be slightly larger than the greatest run time that would ever be considered for this particular zone. The example shown, zone 1 is set to 3 minutes because it is used in a green house, controlling a misting head that never runs longer than 2 minutes. Entering a 0 disables that particular zone.
This mode lets you assign an individual X10 code to each sprinkler valve. You have the option of using any of the usual X10 house codes and either 1 - 8 or 9 - 16 unit codes. In the example shown here, sending X10 code E-1 ON will turn the zone 1 sprinkler valve on. Send it an E-1 OFF and the sprinkler valve turns off. The Rain8 is smart enough to assume that if it receives an E-2 ON it should first shut off the zone 1 valve, before starting zone 2. Only one zone can be active at a time.
Requirements and Specs
The Rain8WL requires a RF signal generated by an X10 device. This includes keychain remotes (PHR04, HCCKR, FWKR, Handheld remotes (PHR03, FWIR, PUR09, HCCUR, FWMR) or even the wireless motion sensors (PMS02, FWMD) (makes a great deterrent to trespassers). Nothing else is required. Pushing a single key can start a complete irrigation program or if you prefer keys can be assigned to single on-off control of individual zones. It is possible to combine these features and have the best of both worlds.
Computer based control is also possible and without the need of running wires between the Rain8 location and your computer. An X10 wireless adapter is connected to an available serial port on the PC and becomes the necessary link. You have a choice of using our stand alone software or other home automation software packages.
Additional "slave" modules may be daisy chained to provide control and 24 VAC power to as many as 32 modules or 256 irrigation zones.
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Initial 8 zones
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Rain8WLM
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Rain8wlm (Wireless Master). Order this item for your first 8 zones. Comes complete with 24VAC 20VA transformer, RS232 cable, coax cable, antenna & antenna mounting bracket. Everything you need to get started.
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Rain8WLS
Expansion Module
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Rain8wls (Wireless Slave) Expansion module. Order this item for expanding by 8 zone increments an existing Rain8wireless system. Includes a network cable. Everything you need for adding 8 more zones.
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Rain8 Accessories |
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Save water and money by getting a rain sensor to inhibit sprinkler operation during and after rain showers.
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Wireless control of your Rain8 system! Turn on/off individual valves. Great for checking sprinkler heads.
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Keep up to two Rain8s protected from the elements in this professional enclosure.
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Software CD. Windows software for Rain8 irrigation controllers. Internet based with five separate irrigation programs.
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USB to serial RS232 Adapter. Required only when a serial port is not available.
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Mounting Rack. Use this aluminum mounting rack to stack up to 3 modules (24 zones) on end.
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