I have an irrigation system being installed in a couple weeks. I am supplying the control system (HS2Pro, HS Rain8Net plug-in and Rain8Net 41014 controller).
This week, I installed an Orbit 57095 Sprinkler System Weather-Resistant Outdoor-Mounted Control Timer Box w/ Cover. I paid $28.60 for this box (Amazon.com). The box has a GFCI duplex AC receptacle in it as well. Pretty nice for the money.
The 24 VAC transformer that comes with the Rain8Net controller fits inside the box with the door closed.
I also purchased the Rain Sensor. I mounted the Rain8Net controller in the box and now have it connected to and communicating to Homeseer. I created a series of HS Events to test the controller. A bit of tweaking and all the events worked! Here's what I created so far:
- All Zones On
- All Zones Off
- Zone n On (I created separate events for each of 8 zones)
- Zone n Off (I created separate events for each of 8 zones)
- Zone n On for 15 Minutes then Off (I created separate events for each of 8 zones)
- Zone 1-8 On for 15 Minutes*
This event contains each of the above 15 minute watering events, in order, with a 15
minute start delay for zone 2, a 30 minute start delay for zone 3 and so forth
* I tested this event by changing the nested event On duration to 15 seconds and changing the start delays in 15 second increments. This event tested perfectly!
Once my irrigation system is installed and tested, I'll work with my landscaper to determine a good initial schedule and I use these tested scripts to create my program.
I am considering the mscSprinkler plug-in, but I sort of want to try the HS plug-in first as it came with my HSPro purchase. If I want even more control, I will try mcs.
Does anyone have any tips/suggestions for me as I get closer to using this system?
This week, I installed an Orbit 57095 Sprinkler System Weather-Resistant Outdoor-Mounted Control Timer Box w/ Cover. I paid $28.60 for this box (Amazon.com). The box has a GFCI duplex AC receptacle in it as well. Pretty nice for the money.
The 24 VAC transformer that comes with the Rain8Net controller fits inside the box with the door closed.
I also purchased the Rain Sensor. I mounted the Rain8Net controller in the box and now have it connected to and communicating to Homeseer. I created a series of HS Events to test the controller. A bit of tweaking and all the events worked! Here's what I created so far:
- All Zones On
- All Zones Off
- Zone n On (I created separate events for each of 8 zones)
- Zone n Off (I created separate events for each of 8 zones)
- Zone n On for 15 Minutes then Off (I created separate events for each of 8 zones)
- Zone 1-8 On for 15 Minutes*
This event contains each of the above 15 minute watering events, in order, with a 15
minute start delay for zone 2, a 30 minute start delay for zone 3 and so forth
* I tested this event by changing the nested event On duration to 15 seconds and changing the start delays in 15 second increments. This event tested perfectly!
Once my irrigation system is installed and tested, I'll work with my landscaper to determine a good initial schedule and I use these tested scripts to create my program.
I am considering the mscSprinkler plug-in, but I sort of want to try the HS plug-in first as it came with my HSPro purchase. If I want even more control, I will try mcs.
Does anyone have any tips/suggestions for me as I get closer to using this system?
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