AUTOMATIC CONTROLLERS ‘AT A GLANCE’
Irritrol Systems
Applications Overview
This document provides a comparative overview of Irritrol's automatic controller range, detailing features across various models.
Controller Series Comparison
| Feature | Junior DC | Slim Dial™ | Multi-Program | Kwik-Dial™ | Richdel 508/512 | Rain Dial® Series | Rain Dial® Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | Residential | Commercial | Hybrid | ||||
| Operation | Solid State | Solid State | Solid State | Solid State | Solid State | ||
| Stations | 1, 4 | 6 | 4,6,8 | 4,6,8 | 8,12 | 6,9,12 | 6,9,12 |
| Programs | 2 independent | 2 independent | 4,6,8 independent | 4,6,8 independent | 2 independent | 3 independent | 3 independent |
| Start Times | 3 per program | 2 per program | 3 per program | 3 per program | 2 per program | 3 per program | 3 per program |
| Indoor/Outdoor | outdoor | indoor | indoor | indoor & outdoor | outdoor | indoor & outdoor | indoor & outdoor |
| Water Budgeting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electronic Circuit Breaker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Odds/Even Watering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feature | Total Control® Series | Dial Series | MC Plus Series | IBOC Plus | Micro-Master 4000 | Micro-Master 5000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | Commercial | |||||
| Hybrid | ||||||
| Operation | Solid State | Solid State | ||||
| Stations | 6,9,12,15 18,24 | 7,11,16 18,24,36 | 4,6,8,12,18 24,30,36,42 | 4,8,12 | 16,32 | 32 |
| Programs | 4 independent | 2 independent | 4 independent | 3 independent | 4 independent | 10 independent |
| Start Times | 16 total | 3 per program | 11 total | 8 per program | 30 per program | 8 per program |
| Indoor/Outdoor | outdoor | outdoor | outdoor | outdoor | outdoor | outdoor |
| Water Budgeting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electronic Circuit Breaker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Odds/Even Watering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Our controller range has been tested and found to comply with the relevant electrical and communication safety standards.
Basic Control Wire Layout
The diagram illustrates the basic control wire layout for a Raindial Controller. It shows a central controller unit connected to multiple solenoid valves. Key components and connections are labeled:
- Wiring Connection: Indicates the use of Scotchlok or Twistlok waterproof connectors for secure connections.
- Common Wire: This wire, typically black in color, serves as a common connection point for all solenoid valves.
- Active Wire: This wire, which can be of various colors, connects a specific valve to a designated station on the controller (e.g., 'Active Wire (Station 6)').
Important Notes
- The common wire links one wire on all solenoid valves to the controller and is usually black in colour.
- An active wire is defined as that which connects a valve to a specific station. They can be various colours.
- When installing control wire, ensure wire is looped at valve location to allow for expansion/contraction and soil movement.
- Ensure all wire connections are accessible for later servicing/fault finding. All wire connections must be waterproof.
Company policy is one of constant improvement and therefore changes in specifications may be made without notice and without incurring liability. Irritrol Systems, a business unit of Toro Australia Pty Limited, 53 Howards Road, Beverley, South Australia, 5009. Phone 1300 130 898, Fax (08) 8243 2488.
