Installation guide

8. Select the “Switch Type” tab.
a. Select the appropriate switch type. If “Pump Switch” is selected and the
pump supports a backflush switch, check the “Supports Backflush Switch”
box
9. To save the configuration, click the “Apply Changes” button.
Configure Zones
Irrigation systems are grouped into zones controlled by
valves. Irrigation Manager allows you to view and manage
all the zones in one easy to use screen. Each zone may be
configured or updated as desired. Zone types, sensor
selection, soak cycling, water source and water restrictions
are all chosen from this screen.
Rename a Zone
A zone’s name is critical to the management of your
system. The names should reflect the zone's location,
sprinkler type or both. You can rename a zone at any
time.
To rename a zone
1. Select the zone in the “Configure Zones”
screen.
2. Enter a descriptive name in the “Name” box.
3. Click the “Apply Changes” button
Select a Zone Type
Refer to “Zone Decoder” in the “Configure Devices” section above.
Soak Cycle
1. Select the zone in the “Configure Zones” screen.
2. Check or uncheck the box titled “Use Soak Cycling”. Soak cycling simply waters for a period of time then waits to
soak before continuing to water, all during a single watering period. This is especially useful when irrigating a zone
located on a slope, allowing the water to soak before it runs off. While a zone is soaking the system will use the
time to water another zone then return to the soaking zone.
3. If you enable Soak Cycling, do the following:
a. Enter “Water-On Duration”: This is the number of minutes the
zone will water before waiting to soak.
b. Enter “Soak Duration”: This is the number of minutes the zone
will soak before watering continues.
4. Click the “Apply Changes” button.
Select a Water Source
Each zone must be assigned a water source If your system has only one water source and is using the default water source,
“<Unassigned>” will be displayed.
To assign a water source
1. Select the zone in the “Configure Zones” screen.
2. Select the appropriate water source from the “Water Source” drop-down list.
3. Click the “Apply Changes” button.
Select a Watering Restriction
Each zone can be assigned a watering restriction enabling it to operate independently of the system. You must create a
watering restriction before it can be assigned to a zone.