8-Zone X10 Irrigation Sprinkler Control
The Rain8 is an 8 zone irrigation controller that can be controlled with X-10 Interfaces and Transmitters. Also requires one XM10 Interface
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The Rain8 is a high featured~ 8-zone irrigation controller that may be networked together to provide a maximum of 256 independent zones. A must for automating lawn and garden bed sprinkler systems. Using X10 home control transmitters you can control your sprinkler system in the same way you can control your lights and appliances - with remote control~ touch screen control~ computer control~ even over the internet!
A complete irrigation sequence can be triggered when the Rain8 receives a single X10 home control signal. Alternatively~ with its dual-mode capability each individual zone can also be controlled independently with its own X10 address.
The Rain8 can be configured by directly connecting it to a computer via the serial port. Note: The device doesn't require a computer once configured.
How it Works:
To configure the Rain8 you connect it to your computer (Windows or Mac) and run the configuration utility application. This allows you to define the X10 addresses for each zone and set the operational mode. For maximum flexibility~ once programmed you can run the Rain8 in two different operational modes:
Automatic Zone Programmed Mode: Any of the X10 home control transmitters or interfaces can trigger a complete irrigation sequence~ cycling through all eight zones. When one zone runs for its programmed duration~ the next one starts. The time duration settings for each zone are stored internally. The Rain8 can be programmed with two different schedules~ each with its own separate X10 trigger assignment and run times. This feature is useful if you'd like separate programmes depending on the moisture content of your garden. Manual Computer Controlled Mode: In this mode~ X10 home control transmitters and interfaces send X10 home control signals to start and stop each zone of your irrigation system. The duration each zone stays on is controlled by the X10 home control transmitter~ not stored in the Rain8. This provides an easy means of adjusting run times for seasonal irrigation changes. As a safeguard~ the user can set the maximum run time for each zone~ anywhere from 1 to 240 minutes. This guarantees that the sprinkler valve will turn off even if it doesn't receive an X10 OFF command. As each sprinkler valve has its own default setting~ this guarantees a minimum of wasted water in the advent of a lost X10 signal. Another safeguard to help in the conservation of water is the interlock feature - only one sprinkler valve is allowed on at a time in this mode. |
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Requirements and Specs:
The Rain8 irrigation controller does not directly receive X10 home control signals itself - it requires an XM10 power line interface.
A 24V a.c. power adaptor is also required (see our Home Control > Accessories category). We do not include this as the method of providing the 24V power varies from installer to installer.
Software:
To download the configuration software for the Rain8 Irrigation controller~ click here.
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