Toro GreenKeeper 212 User Manual Page 1

RMANUALSTARTONNEXTOFFPROGRAMSBCAGreenKeeper 212 Features:• Easily Expandable Up To 12 StationsWith 2-Station Plug-In Modules• 3 Watering Programs With

This section covers in detail each of the three parts of awatering program – watering days, program start timesand station run times. Selecting Wateri

Selecting Program Start TimesA program start time is the time of day you select tobegin an automatic program watering cycle. It is important to rememb

It is always helpful to plan your watering schedule onpaper before beginning the programming steps. You willhave a record of your watering schedule an

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12SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 1123456789101112 23 456 7123 456 7123 456 7CALENDARLOCATIONZONEZONE RUN TIMEZONE RUN

The GreenKeeper 212 utilizes a 9-volt battery to retain itswatering program information in the event of a main powerinterruption. This battery backup

24-Hour Clock ModeThe GreenKeeper 212 is set to display time in the 12-hour clock mode. If youprefer to use a 24-hourclock mode (military time),select

15The GreenKeeper 212 program memory can be reset tothe permanent program values or cleared completely atany time without removing power. Resetting th

16Note: To select the 24-hour clock mode, see page 14.Turn the control dial to the CURRENT TIME/DAYposition (the hour digits will begin flashing).To a

For each program, you can select Calendar, IntervalOdd, Even or Off. To set a Calendar schedule, continuehere. To set an Interval schedule see page 18

Setting An Interval ScheduleTurn the control dial to the WATERING DAYSposition. Check the PROGRAMS switch setting. If necessary,reposition the switch

Setting An Odd or Even Schedule Note:The Odd/Even Selector Jumper must be removedthis type of watering schedule. See page 14 for details.Turn the cont

Turn the control dial to the PROGRAM START TIMEposition. Check the PROGRAMS switch setting. If necessary,reposition the switch to select the desired p

Turn the control dial to the STATION TIMESposition. Check the PROGRAMS switch setting. If necessary,reposition the switch to select the desired progra

Note: The GreenKeeper 212 controller is not weatherresistant and must be installed indoors or in a pro-tected area. For outdoor installation, a weathe

1. Route the valve control wires between the valves andthe controller.Note: Using 18 AWG (0.75mm2) multi-wire sprinklervalve connection cable is recom

(Optional)CAUTION: To prevent controller damage,ensure the relay current draw does not exceed0.35 Amps. Do not connect the controller directly to the

(Optional)The Toro Rain Switch is a remote rain sensor which canbe connected directly to your GreenKeeper 212 to auto-matically interrupt watering dur

The GreenKeeper 212 controller has three modes ofoperation: Automatic, Manual and Off. In the Automaticmode the controller tracks the time and day and

Manual operation enables the automatic watering pro-grams or selected stations assigned to the program to bestarted manually. During operation, tempor

Introduction and Set Up GreenKeeper 212 Components...2-5 Sprinkler System Basics...6 Watering P

The following watering control features enable you to fur-ther control the watering program during operation.All watering control features apply to wa

When the control dial is turned to the OFF position, thecontroller immediately shuts off any watering operationcurrently in progress. Leaving the cont

Changes in season and temperature generally require achange in station run time to maintain a healthy land-scape and conserve water. The season adjus

A 0.75 Amp fuse protects the controller from damage dueto power surges and excessive current draw through theStation Modules. Before replacing the fus

32If you are having a problem with the controller, check the following symptoms, possible causes and remedies. If the problem cannot be resolved or yo

Housing: Plastic, indoor, wall mount, 7.5" W x 8.5" H x 2" D (19cm W x 21.6cm H x 5cm D)Power Specifications, Domestic Model:Plug-In Tr

©2000 The Toro Company, Irrigation Division Form Number 373-0063 Rev. BDomestic: This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits fo

Controller ComponentsGreenKeeper 212 Introduction and Set Up21 3 BATTERY2

GreenKeeper 212 Components The following are brief descriptions of the controller com-ponents and display elements. Each of these items willbe explain

Controller Components 3 - Control Dial Positions (continued)SEASON ADJUST – Enables the run time of allzones in a program to be simultaneously increa

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The three main components of every automatic sprinklersystem are the controller, station control valves andsprinklers. The controller is the brain of

A watering program requires three basic instructions tooperate automatically:• What days to water –called watering days• When to water – called a prog