Toro ECXTRA INDOOR User Manual

ECXTRA Features• Easily expandable to 10 Zones (Indoor model) or 12 Zones (Outdoor Model) with 2-zone Plug-in Modules• Snap-in Wire Connectors• Compat

  Connecting a Pump Start RelayCAUTION: To prevent timer damage, ensure the 24 VAC pump relay current draw does not exceed 0.30 Amps. Do not connect t

  Outdoor Model Installation1. Remove the lower housing cover (A) by pulling outward on the handle.2. Remove the two phillips screws from the trans

  Installing the Cabinet1. For safe, reliable operation, select an installation site which will provide the following conditions: • Protection from

11  Connecting the Valves1. Route the valve wires or wire cable from the valves, into the timer cabinet. Note: The snap-in wire connectors accept 14

  Connecting a Pump Start RelayCAUTION: To prevent timer damage, ensure the relay current draw does not exceed 0.30 Amps. Do not connect the timer dir

 Connecting the Power Source (cont.) Connecting (optional) Rain Sensor A rain sensor is a remote sensing device that can be connected directly to your

  Getting Started Automatic Sprinkler System BasicsThe three main operating components of every auto-matic sprinkler system are the timer, control val

  Watering Schedule BasicsA watering schedule consists of three basic instructions: • What days to water –called watering days • When to water – call

16  Watering Program DetailsThis section covers in detail each of the three parts of a watering program – watering days, program start times and zone

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

Notes:

18Note: You can use your personal computer and the Toro Scheduling Advisor interactive software to guide you through the complete watering schedule pr

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About the Watering Program MemoryOnce programmed, the ECXTRA memory will be retained for several years without power. Only the cur-rent time and date

22Note: For each program, you can select Calendar, Inter-val Odd, Even or Off. To set a Calendar schedule, con-tinue here. To set an Interval schedule

23Setting an Interval Schedule Turn the control dial to the watering days position. Check the programs switch setting. If necessary, reposition the

Setting an Odd or Even Schedule  Turn the control dial to the watering days position. Check the programs switch setting. If necessary, reposition t

Using the Day Exclusion Feature A Calendar watering day schedule is used to select spe-cific days of the week to water. However, if an Interval or Odd

Turning Off a ProgramNote: Turning off a program does not alter or erase a preset watering day schedule. Selecting Off simply places the program on ho

Turn the control dial to the program start time position. Check the programs switch setting. If necessary, reposition the switch to select the desi

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PGM A1 2 3 4 5 63 53 5943521425 Turn the control dial to the set zone times position. Check the programs switch setting. If necessary, repositio

The Special Functions dial position provides optional control features specifically for pump system operation.Pump/Master Valve control circuit opera

The ECXTRA timer has three modes of operation: Auto-matic, Manual and Off. In the Automatic mode the timer tracks the time and day and operates the au

31Manual operation enables the automatic watering pro-grams or selected zones assigned to the program to be started manually. During operation, tempor

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

33This feature enables all watering operations to be delayed from 1 to 7 days. For example, rain is forecast in your area for the next two days. Inste

Changes in season and temperature generally require a change in zone run time to maintain a healthy landscape and conserve water. The Season Adjust f

When the control dial is turned to the off position, the timer immediately shuts off any watering operation cur-rently in progress. Leaving the contro

Once programmed, the ECXTRA memory will be retained for several years with or without power. Only the current time and date information will be lost

The ECXTRA features built-in circuit protection to help prevent damage to the timer caused by excessive current draw on the zone and/or pump/master va

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38If you are having a problem with the timer, check the following symptoms, possible causes and remedies. If the problem cannot be resolved, or you w

Cabinet Dimensions: Indoor Model 7.5” W x 6.25” H x 2” D (19cm W x 15.9cm H x 5cm D)Outdoor Model 13.25” W x 9” H x 3.5” D (33.7cm W x 22.9cm H x 9

40Master Valve An automatic or manual control valve located between the irrigation water source and the sprinkler system valves and/or backflow preven

Season AdjustSeason Adjust enables the run time of all zones to be adjusted up or down simultaneously in 10% increments from 10% to 200%. Any increase

 WarrantyThe Toro Promise — Limited One-Year WarrantyThe Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them,

Timer Components The following are brief descriptions of the timer components and display elements. Each of these items will be explained in further

Timer Components 3 - Control Dial Positions (continued) season adjust – Enables the run time of all stations in a program to be simultaneously inc

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  Timer InstallationNote: The ECXTRA indoor timer is not weather resis-tant and must be installed indoors or in a protected area.    Indoor Model Inst

  Connecting the Valves1. Route the valve control wires between the valves and the timer. Note: The snap-in wire connectors accept 14–18 gauge (2mm2