johgee HCT-379 4-Output Digital Irrigation Computer User Manual

1. Sarrera

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, programming, and operation of your johgee HCT-379 4-Output Digital Irrigation Computer. This device is designed to automate watering for various applications, including gardens, lawns, and greenhouses, offering flexible and independent control over four separate watering zones.

Image: The johgee HCT-379 irrigation computer highlighting its key features.

2. Segurtasun informazioa

• Ensure the device is installed securely to prevent accidental detachment.
• Do not submerge the device in water. While it is IPX5 waterproof, prolonged submersion can cause damage.
• Use only 1.5V AA alkaline batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries or different battery types.
• Keep the device out of reach of children and pets to prevent unintended operation.
• Disconnect the device from the faucet and store it indoors during freezing temperatures to prevent damage.

3. Paketearen edukia

Egiaztatu elementu guztiak paketean daudela:

• johgee HCT-379 4-Output Digital Irrigation Computer
• Erabiltzailearen eskuliburua
• Standard faucet connector (typically 3/4 inch)
• Additional adapters/seals (if included)

4. Produktua amaitu daview

The johgee HCT-379 features a large LCD display and intuitive controls for easy programming. It includes four independently controlled outlets for versatile watering.

Irudia: Aurrealdea view of the irrigation computer with display labels.

Funtsezko osagaiak:

• LCD pantaila: Shows current time, program settings, and status.
• Kontrol-botoiak: For navigation, setting values, and mode selection (NOW, ABCD, ESC/OFF, OK, +, -, DELAY).
• Faucet Connector: Top inlet for connecting to a standard outdoor faucet.
• Four Independent Outlets (A, B, C, D): Bottom outlets for connecting hoses to different watering zones.
• Bateriaren konpartimendua: Located at the back, secured with a sealed cover.

5. Konfigurazioa

5.1. Bateriaren instalazioa

1. Kokatu bateriaren konpartimendua gailuaren atzealdean.
2. Open the sealed battery cover.
3. Insert two (2) new 1.5V AA alkaline batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-).
4. Securely close the battery cover to maintain the IPX5 waterproof rating.

Image: Steps for battery insertion and device installation.

5.2. Connecting to the Faucet

1. Ensure your outdoor faucet is turned off.
2. Thread the top connector of the irrigation computer onto your faucet. Hand-tighten until secure. Do not overtighten.
3. Turn on your faucet fully to ensure adequate water pressure to the timer.

5.3. Connecting Hoses to Outlets

1. Attach your garden hoses or irrigation lines to the four independent outlets (A, B, C, D) at the bottom of the device.
2. Ziurtatu konexio guztiak estu daudela ihesak saihesteko.

6. Funtzionamendu-argibideak

6.1. Pantaila ulertzea

The LCD display provides all necessary information for programming and monitoring. Familiarize yourself with the indicators:

• ORAIN: Egungo ordua.
• ABCD: Indicates which output zone(s) are currently selected or being programmed.
• HASIERA ORDUA: The programmed time for watering to begin.
• ZENBAT: The duration of watering for a selected zone (1 second to 360 minutes).
• ZENBATERO: The frequency of watering (1 hour to 23 hours, or 1 day to 15 days).
• NEXT START: Time remaining until the next scheduled watering cycle.
• Bateria adierazlea: Bateriaren iraupena erakusten du.
• Haurren blokeoaren ikonoa: Haurren blokeoa aktibo dagoen adierazten du.
• Rain Delay Icon: Indicates if rain delay is active.

6.2. Uneko ordua ezartzea

1. Sakatu ORAIN button. The current time will flash.
2. Erabili + eta - ordua doitzeko botoiak.
3. Sakatu OK to confirm the hour and move to minutes.
4. Erabili + eta - minutuak doitzeko botoiak.
5. Sakatu OK to save the current time.

6.3. Programming Watering Schedules (Zones A, B, C, D)

Each of the four outlets can be programmed independently.

1. Sakatu ABCD button to select the zone you wish to program (A, B, C, or D). The selected zone will flash.
2. Sakatu OK to enter programming mode for that zone.
3. Ezarri hasiera-ordua: The 'START TIME' will flash. Use + eta - ordua doitzeko, orduan OK to confirm and move to minutes. Adjust minutes and press OK.
4. Set Watering Duration ('HOW LONG'): The 'HOW LONG' value will flash. Use + eta - to set the watering duration from 1 second to 360 minutes. Press OK.
5. Set Watering Frequency ('HOW OFTEN'): The 'HOW OFTEN' value will flash. Use + eta - to set the frequency from 1 hour to 23 hours, or 1 day to 15 days. Press OK to save the program for the selected zone.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for each zone (A, B, C, D) you wish to program.

Image: Programming options for watering duration and frequency across multiple zones.

6.4. Manual Watering Mode

This mode allows immediate watering without affecting your programmed schedules.

1. Sakatu water faucet icon button (usually labeled with a faucet symbol).
2. Erabili ABCD button to select the desired output zone(s) for manual watering.
3. Erabili + eta - buttons to set the manual watering duration.
4. Sakatu OK to start manual watering. The selected zone(s) will begin watering for the set duration.
5. To stop manual watering prematurely, press the water faucet icon button berriro edo ESC/OFF.

Image: Activating manual watering mode.

6.5. Rain Delay Mode

The device does not have an automatic rain sensor. Rain delay must be activated manually to pause scheduled watering during rainfall.

1. Eduki sakatuta ATZERATU botoia 3 segundoz.
2. Erabili + eta - buttons to select the desired delay duration (e.g., 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours).
3. Sakatu OK to confirm. The rain delay icon will appear on the display, and all programmed watering cycles will be paused for the selected duration.
4. To cancel rain delay, press and hold the ATZERATU button again for 3 seconds, then set the delay to '0' or press ESC/OFF.

Image: Rain delay mode activated on the irrigation computer.

6.6. Haurrentzako blokeo funtzioa

To prevent accidental changes to your settings, activate the child lock.

1. Eduki sakatuta lock icon button for 3 seconds. The lock icon will appear on the display.
2. Desblokeatzeko, luze sakatu lock icon button again for 3 seconds. The lock icon will disappear.

6.7. Manual Valve Operation (Video Demonstration)

This video demonstrates how to manually open and close the valves on the irrigation computer.

Video: Demonstration of manually opening and closing the valves on the johgee HCT-379 irrigation computer. This shows how to test water flow through each output.

7. Mantentzea

7.1. Garbiketa

• Garbitu gailuaren kanpoaldea leun batekin, damp oihal. Ez erabili garbitzaile edo disolbatzaile urratzailerik.
• Periodically check the filter screen in the faucet connector for debris and clean if necessary to maintain optimal water flow.

7.2. Winter Storage

• Before the first frost, disconnect the irrigation computer from the faucet and hoses.
• Remove the batteries to prevent corrosion.
• Store the device in a dry, frost-free location indoors.

8. Arazoak

9. Zehaztapenak

• Eredua: HCT-379
• Marka: johgee
• Irteerak kopurua: 4 (independently controlled)
• Ureztatze Iraupena: 1 segundotik 360 minutura
• Ureztatze maiztasuna: 1 hour to 15 days
• Energia iturria: 2 x 1.5V AA bateria alkalino (ez dira barne hartzen)
• Iragazgaitzaren balorazioa: IPX5
• Materiala: Reinforced Nylon Fiber
• Produktuaren neurriak: 14.2 x 16.4 x 7.4 cm
• Pisua: 890 gramo

10. Bermea eta Laguntza

For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the contact details provided with your purchase or visit the official johgee webgunea. Gorde erosketa-agiria erosketaren frogagiri gisa.