DIG | 400A Series Battery Operated Controller

Features

• Powered by two AA alkaline batteries with a safe period of 60 seconds to replace without losing the program
• Watering flexibility with a selection of watering frequencies and four start times
• Seven buttons with an integrated high-resolution screen
• Easy-to-read LCD display with AM/PM clock and icon-based intuitive programming for easy navigation
• Blinking notification on days the controller is active
• Programming time options in AM/PM or 24 hour
• After programming, the controller display indicates if irrigation is set to water for the day and if any of the additional programming features are active
• Non-volatile memory retains program and controller integrity (excluding time)
• Emergency backup program of 5 minutes every 24 hours if no program is selected after battery installation starting at 8:AM
• Manual irrigation cycle can be performed via the controller’s manual program button or via the solenoid
• One button for Program Off until reactivated or as an irrigation suspension override (rain mode)
• After 15 minutes the controller screen is turned off automatically to conserve energy
• Low battery indicator
• Easily retrofits to most manufacturers’ valves with one of the three adapters included
• Semi-automatic, automatic, or manual operation
• Retractable cord for easy removal of the controller
• Efficient heavy-duty inline globe valve with high flow and low-pressure loss
• The rugged, reinforced self-cleaning diaphragm provides reliable operation even with contaminated water
• Internal bleed via the solenoid for system checkup and testing
• Available with NPT or BSP threads
• Latching solenoid with encapsulated plunger and spring for reliable operation
• Wire ready for a rain sensor
• Completely waterproof (IP68) - can operate in harsh environments
• Environmentally friendly - utilizes RoHS compliant components
• Battery life up to three years
• Three-year warranty

Controller Specifications:

• Type: DC
• Body: IP68
• Program mode: seven keypad buttons with integrated liquid crystal display
• Temperature range: 38°F to +130°F (3°C to +54°C)
• Power source: two AA alkaline batteries (not included)
• Latching Solenoid: 7-12 VDC, two-way, normally closed
• Completely waterproof (IP68 certified) - can operate in harsh environments
• Solenoid control orifice: .065 (1.65 mm)
• Encapsulated solenoid thread: 11/16"-12 UN male thread
• Retractable solenoid wire: 8.1" (coiled length when extended, approximately 36"
• Sensor connection: normally closed 6" (15 cm) yellow wire (16 AWG)
• Adapters included to convert Rain Bird, Hunter, and Toro valves (model 400-000)
• Valve type: globe valves 3/4" to 2" (NPT or BSP)
• Materials:
  • Housing: high-impact plastic
  • Solenoid housing: glass-reinforced nylon
  • Plunger & spacer: 430F stainless steel
  • Plunger rubber cap: EPDM
  • O-ring: Buna-N
  • RoHS compliant

In-line Valve Specifications:

• Valve type: inline globe
• Valve sizes: 3/4”, 1”, 1 1/2”, and 2” NPT or BSP
• Valve inlet and outlet: female pipe thread
• Operating pressure range: 10-150 PSI (.7-10.5 BAR)
• Bonnet solenoid thread: 3/4”-20 UNEF female threaded
• Bonnet/solenoid adapter: 11/16"-12 UN female thread x 3/4”-20 UNEF male threaded
• Flow rates:
  • 3/4": .1 to 28 GPM (.23 to 6.4 m3/h)
  • 1": .2 to 35 GPM (.45 to 8 m3/h)
  • 1" inch: 20 to 132 GPM (4.5 to 30 m3/h)
  • 2": 30 to 160 GPM (6.8 to 36 m3/h)
• Materials:
  • Valve housing and bonnet: reinforced nylon
  • Diaphragm: NBR (Buna-N)
  • Spring and plunger: stainless steel 430F
  • Bonnet bolts: stainless steel
  • Plunger rubber cap: EPDM
  • O-ring: Buna-N

Programming options

• Watering duration: 1 minute up to 5 hours and 59 minutes set in 1-minute increments
• Watering frequency: weekly or cyclical schedule with odd days, even days, or intervals from one to thirty (1- 30) days utilizing 365-day yearly calendar with leap year.
• Up to four start times per day in a weekly or cyclical schedule provides added flexibility for any type of watering application including sandy or clay soil.
• Rain Off/Delay option with automatic restart up to 99 days
• Program Off option holds program until reactivated
• Manual On/Off button with semi-automatic feature utilizing the program runtime and shows the time left to run with quick override

Manual

DIG 400A Series Instruction Manual