User's Manual

Rain/Freeze Sensing Function
The RFS5 wireless rain/freeze
sensor provides rain and freeze
sensing functions to prevent
watering during periods of rain
and freezing weather. The rain
override will pause watering after
a minimum of 1/4 inch (6.35mm)
of rainfall is received, based on the
1/4 inch (6.35mm) factory rain sensor
setting. Settings can be changed
incrementally up to 3/4 inch (19mm). The RFS5 freeze sensing
function will prevent watering when the outside temperature
drops below 37 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 degrees Celsius) and
allow watering to resume when the temperature increases
above 37 degrees F (1.5 degrees Celsius). The Sensor LED will
display RED during rain or freeze periods. Additionally, after
a rain event, the ProLine® controller will continue to pause
watering for 48 hours after the rain sensor has disengaged in
order to prevent over watering. During the 48-hour extended
rain delay, the sensor LED is ORANGE. In the event you choose
to end the 48-hour extended rain delay, press the Rain/
Freeze Sensor button twice and the sensor LED will return to a
GREEN color and permit watering. The ProLine® controller has
an SLW DLY function (under Advanced Features on the dial),
you can adjust the factory default setting of 48 hours delay to
a period of 0–99 hours.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
The RFS5 sensor and the RFSHUB-5 hub have a factory
installed security code that will enable communication
only between those two units. Therefore if you ever need
replace an RFS5 always install the mating RFSHUB-5 that
ships with the unit. Aft
er replacing both components, you
should reactivate the RFS5 using step 2 above to assure
communication.
The RFS5 wireless rain/freeze sensor is designed for years
of maintenance free operation. You will need to change the
two AAA lithium batteries after approximately 10 years of
operation.
Changing Lithium Batteries
To change the RFS5 wireless rain/freeze sensor batteries.
• Loosen the bottom cover screws on the RFS5 and rotate the
cover in the keyholes and remove the cover.
• Replace the existing batteries with two (2) new AAA lithium
batteries.
• Reactivate the RFS5 wireless rain/freeze sensor. Follow the
instructions is Step 2, but you do not have to remove the
RFS5 from it’s installed location.
• Return to the controller and make sure the Rain/Freeze “On”
LED is green. If the RFS5 wireless rain/freeze sensor and
controller are in communication, the antenna icon will appear
in the display.
Verify the remaining voltage in the RFS5 battery at any time
by turning the dial to Advanced Menu, Tests. Push Next to get
Outputs, then push DOWN button to get RFS Battery. Push
Next to read the remaining voltage. Note: The RFS Battery
function is visible after you have established communication
with the RFS5.
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