SOLEM WooBee Quick Install Guide

Overview

The WooBee is an IP68 rated waterproof irrigation controller. It operates on a 9V battery or four 1.5V AAA batteries. Programming is available via a Bluetooth® connection from a smartphone/tablet or directly using its keypad. The WooBee can control 1 to 6 9V latching solenoids and includes inputs for a rain sensor and a water meter.

1 Installation

Unscrew the battery cap and connect the 9V battery or the 4 x 1.5V AAA battery pack.

Configuration of Battery Type

From the « Set time » menu, you can select the type of battery used: « 9V » for a 9V battery or « AAA » for 1.5V AAA batteries. To do this:

• Press the [down arrow button] 4 times to enter the setting mode (date, battery type).
• Press the [down arrow button] 7 times to reach the choice of battery type.

• Press the [right arrow button] to confirm your choice.
• Press the [left arrow button] to return to the main menu screen.

Fixation

The WooBee can be directly installed on a solenoid valve using its removable support on the back. It can also be securely mounted on a wall using the two fixing holes on the back.

2 Operation with Bluetooth

Download the MySOLEM app on your smartphone or tablet from the App Store or Google Play.

Pairing

1. Launch the MySOLEM app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap on the « Add module » button or the « + » button.
3. Choose « WooBee » from the list of nearby controllers.
4. Follow the next steps as described in the application.

Notes

• Set a name and security key for your controller, then press « Validate ».
• To identify your WooBee among the controllers available nearby, refer to the « Default name » on the label fixed on the back of the product.
• To fully benefit from all product features, it is recommended to create a MySOLEM account.

Programming

Choose the product that has been previously associated, and follow the intuitive programming process by navigating through the various menus.

Security Key

The security key protects your controller.

Keypad Operation

A. Set Key

Set the security key either during the « ASSOCIATION » process or by accessing the product information by clicking on the ⚙️ icon at the top right of the screen. The key will lock the keypad one minute after the product goes to sleep.

B. Unlocking Keypad

The manual unlocking of the WooBee keyboard is done using the following buttons:

1. Locked keyboard: The first digit blinks.
2. Press the [right arrow button] to move to the next digit.
3. Press the [plus button] or [minus button] to increase or decrease the current digit.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the 4th digit is entered.
5. Unlocked keypad: The display shows the unlocked state.

C. Disable the Key

To disable the key, go to « Product Information » by clicking on the ⚙️ icon at the top right of the screen. Then, delete the key.

3 Operation without Bluetooth

Thanks to its large screen and keyboard, the WooBee can also be programmed without Bluetooth.

Main Menu

The main menu allows access to various functions:

• INFO: Displays program status, operating station, remaining watering time, and date & time.
• MAN: Allows manual control to run or stop a station or program.
• PROG: Used to set custom irrigation programs that will start automatically.
• ON/OFF: Disables any current or future programs.
• DATE: Allows setting the current date and time in 12 or 24-hour format.

Manual Control Example

Follow these steps for manual control:

1. Select « MAN » from the main menu.
2. Select the Station mode (e.g., Station 1).
3. Set the desired duration for the station (e.g., 1 minute to 12 hours).
4. Validate the settings.

Watering begins. The display shows the remaining watering time.

Find further configuration details on the installation guide at solem-irrigation.com or on the MySOLEM app.

4 Valve Wiring

Connect the valves to 9V latching solenoids.

5 Sensor Wiring

The WooBee has a sensor input (+ S -) to connect a rain sensor or a water meter equipped with a pulse sensor. Configuration is done via the MySOLEM mobile application. By default, the sensor input is configured for the rain sensor. To change the sensor type, delete the active sensor in the application.

Water Meter

If your pulse sensor is polarized, observe the polarity when wiring:

• Red wire: +
• Black wire: -

5 Water Budget (Optional)

The Water Budget feature adds a percentage to the duration of each station. It is typically used when changing seasons. For example, if Station 1 is set to 1 hour and Station 2 to 0h30 on Program A, entering a Water Budget of 120% for Program A will increase the watering time for both stations by 20% (e.g., Station 1 to 1h12 and Station 2 to 0h36).

Monthly Water Budget

The Monthly Water Budget allows you to define a percentage adjustment for the station time for each month. This helps anticipate seasonal weather changes.

The idea is to use the watering time for July as a reference (maximum watering time), setting the Monthly Water Budget to 100% for July. Other months can have lower percentages (e.g., March = 50%, May = 80%). This Monthly Water Budget is added to the Water Budget set for individual programs.

Settings

By default, the Monthly Water Budget is set to 100% for every month. To configure the Water Budget functionality:

1. Connect to the programmer by activating your phone's Bluetooth.
2. Go to the product settings by clicking the ⚙️ icon at the top right of the screen.
3. Click on « Monthly Water Budget ».
4. Adjust the water budget for each month.
5. Once changes are made, submit them by clicking the « send » button (iOS) or the arrow at the bottom right of the product's main screen (Android phones).

Technical Characteristics

Specifications

• 100% waterproof (IP68 rated)
• Rain sensor or Water meter connection
• Master valve connection
• 9V latching solenoid compatible
• Maximum wiring length with solenoids: 30m
• Operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C
• 3 years warranty

Power Supply

9V 6AM6 or 6LR61 alkaline battery or 4 x 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries.

Operation

• Bluetooth® Smart 4.0 Low Energy Frequency band used and maximum emitted power: [2400-2483.5]MHz, 1mW.
• Permanent backup of programs and internal clock in case of power failure (< 30 seconds).

Dimensions

• Width: 10.5cm (3.94 inches)
• Height: 15cm (5.90 inches)
• Depth: 5cm (1.97 inches)

General Information

•  Indicates that the product uses Bluetooth® technology.
• CE Affirms the goods' conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards.
• ♻️ Dispose this device separately. Do not dispose it along with household waste. Please use the collection and recycling points available in your country when your device is no longer of use.
• ?️ Indicates that the product is shock resistant.
• ☀️ Indicates that the product is resistant to UV radiation.
• ? Indicates that the product is waterproof.

Europe: Declaration of Conformity

Solem Electronique has declared that the WooBee irrigation controller complies with the essential requirements of the European directives:

• Directives 2014/53/EU (RED):
• Harmonized standards:
  • BLE standard: ETSI EN 300 328 v2.2.2
  • EMF standard: EN 62311 (2008) and recommendation 1999/519/CE
  • EMC standard: EN 61000-3-2 (2019) / EN 61000-3-3 (2013 + A1/2019) & ETSI EN 301 489-1 v1.1.1 & EN 301 489-17 v3.1.1
  • Electrical Safety Standard: EN 62368-1 :2014
• RoHS directive 2011/65/EU & amendment of directive (EU) 2015/863

Clapiers, 23/11/2023
SOLEM ELECTRONIQUE
ZAE La Plaine
5, rue Georges Besse
34830 Clapiers,
FRANCE
Oliver Aussillous
Industrial Manager

FCC Notice

Caution: Users are advised that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. It is not guaranteed that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is deconnected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. This device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC Statement

This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference,
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device complies with Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. This device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.