Manual

6
Valve, Pump Relay and Sensor Installation
Figure 13
1 2
MV PUMP
SENSOR
SENSOR
COM
COM
Step 1 Route valve wires from the valves, master valves, pump relay and/or sensor into the controller cabinet.
Note: 18 AWG (1.0 mm
2
) multi-wire sprinkler valve connection cable can be used. is cable is insulated for direct burial
and is color-coded to simplify installation. It can be routed directly into the controller through the access hole provided for
valve wire conduit (if conduit is not used).
Step 2 Connect valves, master valves and pump start relay to the valve wires - Connect the white color-coded wire from the cable
to one wire from each valve solenoid and/or pump relay. (Either of the two wires from the solenoid or pump relay can be used
for this connection.) is connection will be designated as the valve common wire.
Connect a separate cable wire to the remaining wire from each valve solenoid. Note the wire color-code used for each valve and
the zone it controls. You will need this information when connecting the valve wires to the controller.
Step 3 Secure all wire splices using wire nut connectors. To prevent corrosion and possible short circuits, always use an insulated wire
nut, grease cap or similar waterproong method.
Step 4 Connect valves wires to the controller - Secure the valve common wire (white) to either of the two terminals labeled COM.
Secure the individual valve wires to the appropriate zones they control, Zone 1 valve to terminal 1, Zone 2 valve to terminal 2, etc.
Step 5 Connect master valve/pump relay wires to the controller - Secure the valve common wire (white) to either of the two
terminals labeled COM. Secure the Master Valve or Pump Relay wire to the terminal labeled MV/PUMP.
Caution: To prevent controller damage, do not connect the pump motor starter directly to the controller.
Step 6 Connect sensor wires to the controller - Remove the jumper wire from the SENSORS terminals. Secure the two sensor wires
to the sensor terminals. Refer to the provided sensor instructions for further installation instructions.
EVOLUTION
®
is designed to operate with “normally closed” NC sensors.
Note: For sensors with “normally open” (NO) and “normally closed” (NC) options, select the NC option.
Step 7 Test for proper operation.