Orbit 57865 User manual
Battery Operated
SPRINKLER
TIMER
MODEL 57865
PN 57865-24 rA
No external power
source needed
Ideal for remote locations
and drip irrigation
Full waterproof construction
Easy-Set Logic™ Programming
Help: Before returning this sprinkler timer to the store, contact Orbit®Technical
Service at: 1-800-488-6156.
Listings: The sprinkler timer complies with UL-1951. Appropriate international
models are CE®approved.
Notice: The information in this manual is primarily intended for the user who will
establish a watering schedule and enter that schedule into the sprinkler timer. This
product is intended to be used as an automatic sprinkler timer to be used near the
valves, typically underground in a valve box, as described in this manual.
Orbit®Irrigation Products, Inc.
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
www.orbitonline.com
1-800-488-6156
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Buttons, Dial and Display ................................................................................................2
Install Batteries ...............................................................................................................4
Programming your Timer................................................................................................5
Additional Features..........................................................................................................6
Connecting the Timer ......................................................................................................8
Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................10
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BUTTONS, DIAL AND DISPLAY
Buttons
A Toggle between Programs A and B
B Clear settings or cancel events
C Decrease value
D Increase value, select HOW OFTEN
setting or access RAIN DELAY mode
E Move cursor or toggle AM/PM
F Access MANUAL WATERING mode
G Reset all timer settings
A
B C D E
F
G
3
Dial
OFF
All timer functions are OFF
AUTO
Timer is set for automatic operation and
will only water in this dial position
SET TIME
Set the time of day
SET DATE
Set the year, month and day
START TIMES
Set start times for Programs A and B
HOW OFTEN
Set the days or interval you want to water
HOW LONG
Set station run times (0 to 240 minutes)
WATER BUDGET
Seasonal Adjustment - change station
run times all at once – 10% to 200%
Display
1 Shows current station while
programming or watering
2 Shows current start time while
programming
3 Displays active program(s) while
programming or watering
4 Y=Year, M=Month, D=Day for setting date
5 Indicates low batteries (replace
batteries if showing)
6 Indicates day of week and
watering days selection
7 Indicates that more options are
available for that dial position by
pressing the button
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5
32
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INSTALL BATTERIES
Step 1
Remove cap
Step 2
Separate program pod from base
Step 3
Insert 3 AA batteries as indicated in the
battery compartment
Step 4
Return program pod to base
Note: During battery changes,
programming will be preserved
for 30 seconds.
Step 1
Step 3
Step 2
Step 4
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PROGRAMMING YOUR TIMER
Step 1
Press reset button.
Step 2–Set Time
Turn the dial to SET TIME.
Press or to set the current time.
To quickly switch between
AM or PM press .
Step 3–Set Date
Turn the dial to SET DATE.
Press or to set the current year
then press .
Press or to set the current month
then press .
Press or to set the current day.
Step 4–Start Times
Turn the dial to START TIMES.
Press to select the desired program.
NOTE: Use program B only if you want
to schedule watering independent of
Program A.
Press or to set the desired start
time.
If more cycles are desired then press
and set another start time (up to 4).
To delete a start time press .
NOTE: If start times overlap then the
second start time will water after the first
is finished.
Step 5–How Often
Turn the dial to HOW OFTEN.
Press to select the desired program.
6
Press to select the desired days to
water: select either days of the week,
interval (every 1 to 32 days), or odd/even
days.
Press to highlight your option(s).
If INT is chosen press or to change
interval.
Press or to deselect an option.
Step 6–How Long
Turn the dial to HOW LONG.
Press to select the desired program.
Press to select the desired station.
Press or to set the run time (0 to
240).
Repeat for other stations if needed.
Step 7–Auto
Turn the dial to AUTO.
The set program(s) will run automatically.
Manual Watering
To manually run a program:
Press while dial is in the AUTO
position. The timer will run all set
programs.
To select only the A or B program, or
individual stations:
Press to select only A or B program.
Press again to set individual watering
times for stations.
NOTE: Manual watering of a set program
(A or B) will only work after programming
has been set up.
Press to cancel watering.
PROGRAMMING YOUR TIMER
7
Off
Turn dial to OFF.
No watering may occur while in the OFF
position.
Water Budget
Turn dial to WATER BUDGET.
NOTE: This feature allows for seasonal
adjustments.
Set the value to 100% to water exactly as
programmed.
For a 10 minute run time, 50% will reduce
it to be 5 minutes and 200% will increase it
to 20 minutes.
Press to select the desired program.
Press or to set the budget value
(10% - 200%).
Press to reset the value to 100%.
NOTE: The % symbol will show on the
screen when the value for A or B is
anything other than 100%.
Rain Delay
NOTE: Rain Delay will cancel all scheduled
watering for a 24hr, 48hr, or 72hr period.
Press while dial is in the AUTO
position.
Press until the desired delay is
displayed.
Do not press any buttons for 3 seconds to
start the delay.
Press to stop Rain Delay and return to
scheduled watering.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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Connect the timer to the valve after you
have programmed it. This timer will only
operate with DC solenoids that have been
included in the package. Replace any
original solenoids on valves connected to
the timer with these DC solenoids.
Note: Included solenoid adapters may be
necessary depending on the specific valve.
1. Make sure the main timer unit is fully
inserted into the docking bay.
2. Twist on the protective timer cover tight
enough to ensure a waterproof, dirt-
proof seal. Do not over-tighten.
Connecting Timer to Valve
1. Attach timer clip to valve solenoid.
2. Remove plug from the receptacle
marked “1” on the bottom of the timer.
3. Insert wire connector into the receptacle
marked “1” on the bottom of the timer.
Ensure that the connector fully seats
into the receptacle.
4. Attach timer to timer clip.
5. Rotate dial to OFF. Wait 60 seconds to
allow the timer to close all valves.
6. Rotate dial to AUTO and replace cap.
CONNECTING THE TIMER
Step 1
Step 3
Step 5
Step 2
Step 4
Step 6
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