YL10104 4-Station Irrigation Controller Manual

Product Overview

The YL10104 is a 4-station controller designed as the main control unit for a 4-way irrigation system. It integrates with a 4-way water distributor and can be connected to up to 4 solenoid valves.

Specifications

• Working voltage: DC 3V
• Battery: 2 *AA alkaline batteries
• Static current: ≤60uA
• Drive pulse width: 100ms, pulse height: 18V
• Low voltage sign: Blinks at ≤2.4V
• Working water pressure: 0.5-8 BAR
• Working water temperature: 5-60°C

How to Install

1. Connect the controller to the 4-way water distributor inlet. Connect the 4-way water distributor outlet to the solenoid valve.
2. Install 2 *AA alkaline batteries into the controller.
3. Remove the plug from the connection port on the controller and connect the solenoid valve to this port. Keep the plug in place on the connection port if it is not connected to a solenoid valve, to protect it from water.
4. After connecting, perform a test-run using the manual watering function to ensure all valves are working correctly.
5. Rain Sensor Connection: The larger port on the top right side of the controller is for the rain sensor connection. If a rain sensor is not connected, this port is short-circuited with a metal strip. To connect a rain sensor, remove this metal strip and connect the two points with the rain sensor's wires. When connected, the controller will not open valves during rainy days, helping to conserve water.

Visual description: An image of the YL10104 controller's rear, showing multiple connection ports. A prominent port on the top right is labeled 'rain sensor'.

Explanation of Buttons and Dial

A. Explanation of the 5 Buttons

• MAN OK: In Auto Run mode, pressing this button allows setting the manual watering time for each of the 4 stations. In other setting modes, this button confirms settings.
• ➕ (Plus button): Adds numbers or confirms selection.
• ➖ (Minus button): Subtracts numbers or cancels selection.
• ▶️ (Right arrow button): Moves the arrow to the right.
• ◀️ (Left arrow button): Moves the arrow to the left.

B. Explanation of the Dial

• OFF: Shuts off all irrigation.
• RUN: Auto run mode, where all set programs run automatically.
• SET CLOCK: Sets the current clock time.
• START TIME: Sets the start watering time for each station.
• HOW LONG: Sets the watering duration for each station. The range is from 1 minute to 180 minutes.
• HOW OFTEN: Sets the watering frequency for each station. There are two options: by day of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday...Sunday) or by number of days (from 1 day, 2 days...up to 15 days).

How to Use

1. Setting the Clock: Turn the dial to SET CLOCK. Install 2 *AA alkaline batteries. The screen will blink with “24 : 00”. Press the ▶️ or ◀️ button to select the time mode (24H from 00:01 to 24:00, or 12H from 00:01 am to 12:00 pm). Press the MAN OK button to confirm. Then, press the ➕ or ➖ button to set the clock time. Press MAN OK to confirm the hour setting, then press ➕ or ➖ to set the minutes, and confirm by pressing MAN OK. Further press ➕ or ➖ to pick the week of the day, and confirm by pressing MAN OK.
2. Setting Start Time: Turn the dial to START TIME. “A” will blink. Press ➕ or ➖ to select the program. Press MAN OK to set the start watering time. By pressing ➕ or ➖, and then MAN OK, confirm the setting. Repeat these steps for the other 3 cycles (B, C, D).
3. Setting Watering Duration: Turn the dial to HOW LONG. Station “#1” will blink. Press ➕ or ➖ to select the desired station. Press MAN OK to confirm and then proceed to set the time. By pressing ➕ or ➖, and then MAN OK, confirm the setting. Repeat these steps for the other 3 stations (2, 3, 4).
4. Setting Watering Frequency: Turn the dial to HOW OFFEN. The week of the day, “MO” (Monday), will blink. Press ➕ or ➖. The selected week of the day will blink. Press MAN OK to confirm the selection (or ➖ to cancel selection). Repeat this process by pressing ➕ or ➖, and then ➕ to select other desired days of the week. When pressing ➕ or ➖ until “INTERVAL” blinks, if you then press MAN OK, you can choose how many days as watering frequency (this cancels the pre-selected week of the day). Set the range from 1 day to 15 days by pressing ➕ or ➖.
5. Manual Watering: For instant one-time watering. In auto RUN mode, press MAN OK. Station “#1” will blink. (If you press ➕, then stations “#1”, “#2”, “#3”, “#4” will blink at the same time). Then press MAN OK. You can set the manual watering duration for the 4 stations by pressing ➕ or ➖. If you press MAN OK, you can set the manual watering duration for station “#1” by pressing ➕ or ➖, and confirm with MAN OK. Repeat these steps to finish settings for the other 3 stations. Once settings for all 4 stations are done, the controller will exit manual watering setting mode in 5 seconds. Watering will start immediately with each station in turn. During manual watering, you can stop watering by pressing MAN OK.
6. Setting Rain Delay: This feature is used during rainy days to make the controller skip watering. In auto run mode, press ➕ to enter rain delay setting mode. “24” will blink, indicating a default rain delay of 24 hours. You can select from 0HRS, 24HRS, 48HRS, to 72HRS by pressing ➕ or ➖, and confirm with MAN OK. The setting is saved after 5 seconds, and the controller will return to auto run mode. The rain delay is now effective.
7. Low Battery Indication: When the low battery sign blinks, new batteries need to be replaced. All programs will stop working, and valves will close.