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An X-10 based sprinkler and
irrigation controller for your home
   
Product Overview
This unique product allows you to turn your sprinklers ON/OFF using X-10 signals.
If you have a home automation controller capable of scheduling X-10 transmissions
(e.g., Stargate, Ocelot, TimeCommander, etc.) you can create customized watering schedules
with your computer. Optional rain and weather sensors allow automatic schedule
adjustment for rain, wind, and freezing conditions.
Important: This product has built in safety features that
are a must for X-10 based control of your sprinkler system. First, the product has a
built-in timer that will not allow a single sprinkler zone to run for more than 80
continuous minutes. If an X-10 OFF signal is not received by the irrigation
controller, it will automatically shut off 80 minutes after it received the X-10 ON
signal. This prevents your sprinklers from running indefinitely if the X-10 OFF
signal does not get through. Second, the product does not allow more than one
sprinkler valve to be on at the same time. This feature prevents excessive current
draw and low water pressure problems. (Note - this second safety feature can
disabled by the user to specifically allow zones 1 and 2, or zones 3 and 4 to be ON
concurrently when using the 8-zone controller.)
Key Features and Specifications
 | Easily replaces your existing electronic irrigation timer.
 | Operates on 24VAC (power supply included). |
| Requires existing solenoid controlled electronic sprinkler valves. |
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| Uses X-10 commands on one housecode (e.g., A through P) to control your sprinklers and
irrigation. |
| Manual remote control with any X-10 transmitter (e.g., Palm Pad, keychain remote,
mini-controller, etc) |
| Create customized watering schedules with your home automation controller
(e.g.,Stargate, Ocelot, etc.). |
| Control your sprinklers from your home, office or cellular telephone with any X-10
compatible telephone interface. |
| Auto shut-off after 80 minutes of continuous operation of one zone (safety feature). |
| Manual ON/OFF control of your sprinklers via the "radio" buttons on the
controller. |
| You can initiate a watering schedule by pressing a button on the controller. When
you press the button, it sends an X-10 signal that can be used to "trigger" a
macro or event in your home automation controller (this feature only available on
8-zone model). |
| LEDs on the controller show ON/OFF status of zones, and status of optional rain/moisture
sensor (8-zone controller only) |
| You select the X-10 housecode (e.g. A through P) you want the system to operate on (each
controller requires a dedicated separate housecode). |
| You can temporarily (72 hours), or permanently suspend your watering schedule by sending
an X-10 code to the irrigation controller or by pressing a button on the irrigation
controller. |
| Optional weather sensors will automatically place the irrigation
controller in a "weather delay" mode and send an X-10 signal to your home
automation controller to report the weather delay status (8-zone controller only).
| The wired rain sensor (pictured above) mounts on the side of your home or other area
exposed to rainfall. It is adjustable so that a "rain delay" condition
begins after receiving greater than 1/8 inch to 1 inch of rain (you select the amount). |
| The wireless rain sensor (pictured above) can be placed up to 300 feet from the IR8Z.
The sensor can suspend IR8Z operation within 2 minutes from first sensing rain.
This is quicker than the wired version which must accumulate at least 1/8 inch of
rain to suspend IR8Z operation. |
| The Three-in-One weather sensor (pictured above) mounts on a two inch PVC pipe (not
included) and detects rain, wind, and freezing conditions. It is adjustable so that
a "rain delay" condition begins after receiving from 1/8 inch to 1 inch of rain
(you select the amount). The wind sensor is adjustable so that when wind speeds
greater than 12 to 35 mph are detected (you select the wind speed), a "wind
delay" begins. The freeze sensor is preset to begin a "freeze delay"
when the temperature drops below 37 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| The Two-in-One weather sensor is the same as the Three-in-One weather sensor, but
excludes the freeze sensor. |
| A 4-zone controller can be used with a 8-zone controller to control 12 sprinkler valves,
and share one weather sensor (any type). The 8-zone controller communicates with the
4-zone controller via X-10 signals to update the status of the optional weather sensor. |
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| Available in 4 and 8 zone models. |
| Size: 5.0 inches x 5.75 inches x 1.5 inches. |
Pricing
| Description |
SKU # |
Price |
| 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller, 24VAC Power Supply, and X-10 Powerline Interface
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IR4Z |
$144 |
| 8-Zone Sprinkler Controller, 24VAC Power Supply, and X-10 Powerline Interface
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IR8Z |
$199 |
| Rain Sensor with 25 feet of cable (image on top of page) - for IR8Z only |
RS8 |
$35 |
| Wireless Rain Sensor (image on top of page) - for IR8Z only
NEW PRODUCT! |
RS8RF |
$99 |
| Three-in-One Weather Sensor - Rain, Wind, and Freeze (image on top of page) - for IR8Z
only |
WS-RWF |
$195 |
| Two-in-One Weather Sensor - Rain and Wind - for IR8Z only |
WS-RW |
$149 |
| Wind Sensor - for IR8Z only |
WS-W |
$119 |
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