Toro XTRA Smart Precision Soil Monitoring System (53812) User Manual download pdf

Count on it.

Precision

Soil Sensor System

User’s Guide

Introduction

Leveraging the same Toro soil-sensing technology used on high-end

commercial sites and world-class golf courses, the Toro Precision

™

Soil

Sensor continuously monitors the soil moisture and determines when

watering is actually needed – greatly increasing the efciency of your

sprinkler system, reducing wasteful over-watering, while promoting

the overall health and beauty of your landscape.

The Precision system consists of a wireless soil moisture sensor and

digital receiver, making installation quick and simple. The compact

receiver installs alongside the timer, either indoors or out, and connects

directly to the timer’s power and sensor terminals, or simply taps into

the valve common wire circuit. The sensor is placed in a suitable lawn

area where it sends soil moisture and air temperature readings to the

receiver every 10 minutes. When automatic watering is scheduled to

start, the Precision system allows the sprinklers to run only if the soil

moisture has dropped below the minimum moisture setting, and the air

temperature is favorable for watering.

The Precision sensor simply plugs into the soil – so there’s no holes to

dig or wires to bury. All you’ll need to complete the installation is a

small Phillips screwdriver, three AA alkaline batteries and a bit of

do-it-yourself enthusiasm.

The Precision Soil Sensor system is designed to help grow and maintain healthy landscape vegetation while reducing water

use by improving the operation of your sprinkler control timer. It cannot improve or remedy a sprinkler system that’s improperly

designed, installed or maintained. So, to gain the maximum benefit afforded by the addition of the Precision system, it is vitally

important to make certain your automatic sprinkler system is in good working order; capable of providing proper sprinkler

coverage–where and when it’s needed.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Soil Sensor System

Count on it.PrecisionTM Soil Sensor SystemUser’s Guide IntroductionLeveraging the same Toro soil-sensing technology used on high-end commercial sites

Page 2 - TableofContents

10SolvingReceptionProblemsThe Precision Soil Sensor system operates under Part 15 of the FCC rules. This means that it has to comply with certain st

Page 3 - Component Overview

11Receiver• Receiver Mounting Options: Indoor or Outdoor (stainless steel screws and double sided tape provided).• OperatingTemperature:14°F–14

Page 4 - System Operating Modes

12This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

Page 5 - SoilMoistureAdjustment

2Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1System Component Overview ...

Page 6 - System Operations Menu

3 System Component OverviewReceiver1-Antenna2-BypassSensorButton3-BypassSensorLEDIndicator4-SetupMenuAccessButton5-Cover6-Connect

Page 7 - SensorLearnMode

4 System Operating ModesNote: If installation of the Precision Soil Sensor system has not been completed or the system is not yet operational, refer

Page 8 - AdjustWateringProgram

5 System Status IndicationsWarningModeIndication If the sensor does not communicate with receiver within a 24-hour period, the Precision system

Page 9 - InstallSensor

6The system operations menu lists a variety of operational settings and system status indicators. For most residential landscape applications, the d

Page 10 - Troubleshooting

7SystemCalibrationModeThe sensor system will be automatically calibrated within 24–48 hours after the initial installation. Calibration is required

Page 11 - Specications

8InstallReceiver • Positionthereceivernexttothetimer(onthesideoppositethetimer’shinged cover). • The receiver can be installed indoor

Page 12 - FCCPart15Rules

9SelecttheSensorInstallationSiteChoosing the right location for the sensor is vitally important for the over-all eectiveness of the Precision Soi