DIG 710A Battery Operated Controller with 2 in. Valve | 710A-200

• Zones: 1
• Valve Size: 2 in.
• Expandability: Fixed
• Power Source: Battery Operated

Features & Benefits

The 710A series single station controller is an advanced battery operated controller with a two wire DC latching solenoid. Powered by two AA alkaline batteries that can last for up to three years and mounting options on a wide range of inline valves, actuators, and anti-siphon valves, the 710A series features a simple scrolling screen for easy programming and review.

The 710A includes seven buttons with a large, easy-to-read LCD screen and simple icon-based programming with five start times per day in weekly or cyclical mode, manual operation, monthly budget, a rain delay of up to 99 days, and 20 preset smart programs utilizing historical ET. The controller also features a cyclical mode that runs every 1 to 12 hours that can be used for new planting and germination.

• Stand alone unit includes in-line valve or actuator
• Four button keypad with integrated large liquid crystal display (LCD)
• Operates drip or sprinkler system
• Easy to read AM/PM clock
• Automatic, semi-automatic and manual operation
• Programming shut-off override
• Internal manual bleed for manual on
• Irrigation suspension override (rain mode)
• Rain sensor connections
• Withstands harsh climatic conditions (completely sealed and waterproof)
• Available valves from 3/4" to 2"
• Powered by two AA alkaline batteries featuring low power consumption
• Program stored for up to 20 seconds during battery change
• Latching solenoid with encapsulated plunger and spring for reliable operation
• 3 year warranty

Product Details

• Controller type: DC
• Power source: two AA alkaline batteries (not included)
• Controller power input: constant 11 volt
• Seven keypad buttons with integrated liquid crystal display
• Temperature range: 38 ½ F to +130 ½ F (3 C to +54 ½ C)
• Solenoid: 7-18 VDC, two-way latching, normally closed
• Solenoid control orifice: .065 (1.65 mm)
• Encapsulated solenoid thread: 11/16 in.-12 UN male thread
• Retractable wire: 4.1 ½ (coiled length when extended, approximately 18 in.)
• Sensor connection: normally closed 6" (15 cm) AWM 1007 / 1569 16 AWG 300V VW-1-yellow wire
• Mounting options: actuators, anti-siphon and globe valves

Materials

• Controller housing: high impact plastic
• Solenoid housing: glass reinforced nylon
• Plunger & spacer: 430F stainless steel
• Plunger rubber cap: EPDM
• O-ring: Buna-N
• RoHS

• Custom programming schedules with a weekly calendar, odd days, even days, intervals from one to thirty (1-30) days or 1 to 12 hours utilizing yearly calendar with leap year
• Five start times per day in normal programming and one stat time per day in intervals of 1 to 12 hours
• Durations up to 5 hours and 59 minutes in one-minute increments
• 20 preset historical ET programs available for 10 climate zones, with 10 for drip irrigation and 10 for spray heads, to use with any irrigation setup and including the option to review the new calculated duration
• Monthly seasonal adjustment through the seasons with option to reduce the program duration setting to 0 or to increase it up to 200% in 5% increments without modifying the controller's program duration; also can be used to fine-tune the preset ET program for each month
• Irrigation suspension for up to 99 days with auto-restart; resumes irrigation automatically
• Program Off button allows the user to turn off the controller and reactivate it as desired
• Manual On/Off button with semi-automatic feature utilizing the program runtime shows the time left to run with quick override
• Daily and monthly programming restriction feature allows controller to bypass irrigation schedules. Can be used to comply with city and municipal watering restrictions

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