• Program Stacking/Sequential Operation
This feature enables you to change from operating watering programs in
sequence (stacked), to operating two or three programs simultaneously.
CAUTION: Before disabling the stacking feature, ensure the hydraulic
capacity of the irrigation system and the controller's maximum current
draw will not be exceeded if multiple stations and master valve/pump start
circuits operate concurrently. Refer to Table 2 on page 26 to review
various combinations of output loads and acceptable applications.
1. Turn the Function Dial to the Special Functions
2. Press the
button as needed to display 1PROG (one program).
3. Press the
or
• Program Memory Erase
This feature allows each program to be erased independently from one another.
Erasing a program will remove all user-defined attributes including run times,
start times, well recovery delay time, water budget % change and pump/master
valve enable/disable option.
1. Set the Program Switch to select program A, B, C, or D.
2. Turn the Function Dial to the Special Functions
3. Press the
button as needed to display ERASE.
4. Press and hold the
displayed, then release.
Note: The memory will not be erased if the button is released before DONE
is displayed.
• Setting Master Valve/Pump Start Operation
The factory default for the Master Valve/Pump Start (MV/PS) is On for all programs
and stations. The TMC-424 allows you to disable MV/PS operation by specific
program(s) and specific station(s).
Note: The TMC-424 has one standard Master Valve/Pump Start (MV/PS)
connection terminal. The flow-sensing expansion module also provides a MV/PS
connection terminal which operates independently and is not affected by this
Special Functions option. For detailed information regarding flow
sensing, refer to "Flow Sensor Operation" on page 14.
•• Pump Start/Master Valve Control by Program
1. Set the Program Switch to select program A, B, C, or D.
2. Turn the Function Dial to the Special Functions
3. Press the
[program A] – Yes).
4. Press the
or
10
buttons to select 2PROG or 3PROG.
button until ERASE stops flashing and DONE is
button as needed to display MV[A] – Y - (Master Valve
buttons to select MV[A] – N (Master Valve [program A] – No).
position.
position.
position.