DIG RBC 7000 User manual
Battery Powered
In-line Valve
with Watering Timer
RBC 7000
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ………………………………………………………… 1
2. About the RBC 7000 battery timer …………………………………… 1
3. Component identification …………………………………………… 1
4. LCD display and controls …………………………………………… 2
5. Installing the batteries ……………………………………………… 3
6. Installation…………………………………………………………… 4
7. Programming………………………………………………………… 7
8. Setting current time and date ………………………………………… 7
9. Setting watering day schedules ……………………………………… 9
10. Setting watering start times …………………………………………12
11. Setting watering run time duration ……………………………………14
12. Setting rain delay – optional feature …………………………………16
13. Manual watering ……………………………………………………17
14. Connecting a rain sensor ……………………………………………18
15. Changing the batteries ………………………………………………19
16. Maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs ……………………………20
17. Warranty ……………………………………………………………22
18. Technical assistance …………………………………………………23
19. To order replacement or spare parts …………………………………23
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing DIG’s RBC 7000 Single Station Battery Operated Timer.
This manual describes how to get the RBC series timer up and running quickly.
After reading this manual and becoming familiar with the basic functionality of the
timer, use the manual as a reference for less common tasks in the future.
2. ABOUT THE RBC 7000 BATTERY OPERATED TIMER
The RBC 7000 watering timer employs the latest irrigation programming features
to allow for complete control of any irrigation system and can be installed on either
an outdoor faucet or a PVC main water line. The RBC 7000 is available in single
station with a rain sensor connection, and is powered by two AA batteries that can
last up to 3 years [using name brand alkaline batteries]. The timer is enclosed in a
compact, waterproof housing to protect it from the elements.
3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
1. Timer cover
2. Quick reference label
3. LCD Display displays the icon-based
applications/ programs
4. 7 button programming keypad: Use for
programming, system on/off, manual run
and reviewing program
5. Battery compartment cap for
two AA alkaline batteries (not included)
6. Rain sensor yellow wire connection
7. Collapsible 36 in. solenoid wire
8. DC solenoid
9. Manual flow control
10. Solenoid Adapter
11. 3/4 in. professional grade in-line valve
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4. LCD DISPLAY AND CONTROLS
LCD Display
1. Time and Date Icon – Indicates current time and day is displayed
2. Sensor Icon – Appears when a rain sensor is active or when yellow wire loop
has been cut and watering is halted
3. Watering Icon – Appears when valve is open
4. Set Watering Days Icon – Choose either specific days, odd/even days, every X
hours, or up to once every 30 days
5. Start Time Icon – Up to 4 start times per day available
6. Run Time Icon – Watering duration from 1 minute to 5 hours and 59 minutes
7. Rain Delay Icon – Delay irrigation setting from 1 to 99 days with automatic restart
8. Manual Run Icon – Appears when manual button is pushed
9. Battery Level Indicator – Flashes when batteries are low and need to be replaced
10. Day of the Week Underscore –Shows which day of the week the timer
will operate
11. Represents Month
12. Represents Year
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Control Buttons
Select programming mode
Turn program(s) ON/OFF
Start/stop a manual cycle
Move left/right to select a value
Raise/lower the selected value
5. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Open the battery compartment cap by
turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Install two, fresh, brand name, AA
alkaline batteries (not included)
and note the proper direction of the
positive and negative orientation on the
underside of the timer.
3. Insert and screw the battery cap
clockwise. Make sure to securely
tighten the cover firmly by hand only.
The timer display appears with a day,
PM, and the hour digit flashing. The timer
is ready to be installed and programmed.
6. INSTALLATION
The RBC 7000 timer has a 3/4 in. inlet and outlet with
female pipe thread so it can be installed directly onto
3/4 in. PVC male pipe thread fittings as part of a sprinkler
valve manifold or as a stand-alone unit. (Figure 1)
OR
The RBC 7000 timer can be attached to a hose or faucet/
spigot using the two adapters that are included with the
timer. (Figure 7)
Warning: Wrap all pipe thread fittings with Teflon tape.
Do not use pipe dope/pipe cement on valve! This will
damage the valve and void the warranty!
ATTENTION: PLEASE NOTE THE DIRECTION OF THE
VALVE WHEN INSTALLING. THE SOLENOID AND TIMER MOUNT IS POSITIONED
TOWARDS THE OUTLET SIDE OF THE VALVE.
IN-LINE INSTALLATION
Rated operating pressure: 10-125 PSI
Recommended Operating Pressure:
10-80 PSI
1. Shut off main water supply.
2. Install a 3/4 in. ball or gate valve onto the PVC pipe
or to the valve manifold before installing the timer (Figure 2 and 3). This valve can
be very useful as an emergency
backup to turn the system off. This
type of arrangement is used by
professional installers.
3. Turn water supply on to flush the line
and then shut the water off using the
ball or gate valve.
4. Install the timer wrapping Teflon
tape on all male pipe thread fittings.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Below ground installation
Figure 3
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WATER FLOW
5. Turn water supply on to pressurize the system. The timer will open momentarily
and then will shut off.
6. The unit is now ready to be programmed.
FAUCET INSTALLATION
1. Wrap the swivel adapter and the nipple male pipe threads with 4-6 layers of
Teflon tape in a clockwise direction.
2. Screw the swivel adapter male threads into the inlet side of the controller valve
and tighten with a wrench or pliers. Repeat the steps with the ¾” MPT x MHT
nipple. (see Figure 4).
Note: Do not apply any Teflon tape to the male hose thread faucet.
3. Make sure the washer is in place inside the female swivel adapter, and then
screw the female swivel threaded clockwise onto the faucet and tighten by
hand only. Do not use pliers or a wrench. (Figure 5)
4. Turn on the faucet and check for leaks.
Warning: Do not tighten the swivel nut with pliers or wrench: Over-
tightening can cause damage to the swivel and washer resulting in leaks
and/or disconnection from the faucet.
Basic installation of converting the controller with pipe thread into a hose thread
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Figure 2
3/4 in. FHT x MNPT
swivel adapter
Nipple pipe
x hose thread
Figure 5Figure 4
water
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If a backflow preventer is part of the faucet (new houses) do not install any other
backflow preventer to the faucet. If backflow preventers are part of your city code
and you have purchased a unit as part of your drip system, install the device on the
downstream side of the RBC 7000 (Figure 6 and 6a).
It is best to include a filter on a drip system. The filter cleans small particles out of
the water that would otherwise clog the drippers. The filters can also automatically
apply fertilizer through a drip system (Figure 7 and 8).
backflow preventer
Hose end drip system installation using a pressure regulator
pressure regulator
swivel adapter
to drip system
Figure 6 Figure 6a
Hose end drip system installation using a filter and a pressure regulator
Figure 8Figure 7
filter
pressure regulator
swivel adapter
to drip system
water
flow
water
flow
backflow preventer
Figure 8
7. PROGRAMMING
The RBC 7000 timer can be programmed to operate on any day of the week, odd
days or even days. In cyclical mode the RBC can also operate from every 1 hour up to
every 12 hours or from once a day up to every 30 days. The RBC has four start times
per day and durations from 1 minute up to 5 hours and 59 minutes.
This section explains the programming features, and the steps necessary to assign
irrigation schedules. To program the timer use the to select the desired
programming mode, the to make the entry flash and the buttons to
change the value.
NOTE: Only a flashing value can be changed.
NOTE: If the last data entered stops flashing, press again to resume
programming and repeat the steps.
8. SETTING CURRENT TIME AND DATE
The timer can display the time in either a 12 or 24 hour format.
To change the time format, from the home screen:
1. Press the button for three seconds until the display switches format
(AM/PM disappears).
SETTING THE CURRENT TIME AND DATE
To enable the timer to operate properly, the current time and date must
be set.
1. Press the button, until the icon appears along with the time and the day
of the week.
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2. If the current time has not been set or needs to be updated press and the
hour digit starts flashing.
3. To set the current hour, press or (note AM and PM designations).
4. To set the minutes, press again and the minute digit starts flashing. Press
the or to set the current time in minutes.
5. Repeat the steps to set the current date including, month, day and year. When
the date is selected and updated, the day of the week will be update at the
same time to correspond with the date.
MONTH DAY YEAR
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