User Guide

RC2 Fixed Station Controller
RC2 Series Controllers
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS:
Station timing
1 minute to 6 hours
Seasonal Adjust
5% to 200%
Max operating temperature
149°F (65°C) - Outdoor
122°F (50°C) - Indoor
CONTROLLER HARDWARE:
• Plastic wall-mount cabinet with door
(outdoor models only)
• Robust set screw terminals to accommodate
up to 8 stations plus master valve
• Mounting screws with anchor shields
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Input required
230VAC (±10%) @ 50Hz
Output
Outdoor Nominal: 0.82A @ 24VAC
Outdoor Maximum: 1.0A @ 24VAC
Indoor Nominal: 0.550A @ 24VAC
Indoor Maximum: 0.6A @ 24VAC
• External battery back-up not required.
Nonvolatile memory permanently saves
the current programming.
HOW TO SPECIFY:
RC2 Models
RC2-230V - Indoor/Outdoor, 8 Station
RC2-AUS - Indoor/Outdoor, 8 Station
RC2I4-230 - Indoor Only, 4 Station
RC2I6-230 - Indoor Only, 6 Station
RC2I8-230 - Indoor Only, 8 Station
Indoor only units available in some international markets
CERTIFICATIONS
• CE, UKCA, ACMA RCM
• IP24
• WaterSense certied
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIFICATION:
Product incorporates a 3rd party radio module
certied under EU Directive 2014/53/EU to have the
following specications:
• WiFi: 2.4GHz Band IEEE-802.11 b,g,n
• Operating frequency band:
Wi-Fi 2412-2472 MHz Bluetooth/LE: 2402-2480 MHz
• Maximum radio-frequency power: 19.22 dBm
• Antenna type: PCB antenna
• Antenna gain: 3.4 dBi
FEATURES:
•
Seamless mobile pairing with intuitive
app-based programming.
• LED indications at the controller give the user
quick indication of status
• Rain sensor input with bypass capability
• Master valve circuit
SCHEDULING FEATURES:
•
Program based scheduling with 3 individual programs and 4 independent
start times per program for 12 total start times
• Watering schedule options: Custom Days of the week, ODD or EVEN calendar days,
or Cyclic (every 1 – 30 days)
• Nonvolatile (100 year) storage memory
• Quick Pair broadcast mode
• Hotspot Direct Connect for contractor
on-site access
• Electronic diagnostic circuit breaker
Rain Bird’s controller lineup has been expanded to oer a contractor grade, mobile rst
irrigation controller for residential and light commercial applications. The RC2 Controller
will accommodate up to 8 stations plus master valve and is available in indoor and outdoor
models. The RC2 provides exible scheduling features to accommodate a wide variety
of landscape applications. Powerful advanced irrigation features help meet any type of
regional watering restrictions.
EASY TO USE AND INSTALL
The RC2 Controller provides simple commands at the controller interface that are
complemented by advanced scheduling features accessed through the Rain Bird mobile
app. The RC2 Controller requires only two screws for easy wall mounting. For professional
installation, it has a guide for conduit to run eld wires into the unit.