5. Routine Operations
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5. Routine Operation
When installed and programmed properly, the ET
Manager will automatically provide ET based manage-
ment to your sprinkler system. In most cases, program-
mable settings should not need to be changed. Routine
operation may include viewing and using:
• Weather Information: Current weather infor-
mation is displayed. A two-week log of condi-
tions is displayed graphically.
• Irrigation Status: Current moisture levels and
irrigation settings are easily monitored.
• Information Log: Key events are recorded in
the information log.
• Override: If manual watering is needed, press
override to temporarily allow watering.
• Status Messages: The Home screen reports
current activity.
• Attention Messages: If the Attention Indicator
Light is on, the Status line will display impor-
tant information.
Weather Information
Current weather information can be viewed in your ET
Manager. The weather information is measured at a
selected weather station and hourly data is broadcast in
the weather signal to your ET Manager. The data is as
current as the last broadcast. If a local rain gauge or rain
region is used, rainfall amounts are recorded immedi-
ately. The following weather information can be viewed
in the weather summary screen:
Main Menu
Weather Info
• Rain
• Temperature
• Wind
• Humidity
Rain
Main Menu Weather Info Rain
The rain screen displays rainfall values measured by the
selected rain source. The following detail is displayed:
• Last Hour: Total measured rainfall in the last
hour.
• Last 24 Hours: Total measured rainfall in the
last 24 hours.
• Last 7 Days: Total measured rainfall in the last
7 days.
• Graph: Press
À to view a graph that repre-
sents the recorded rainfall over the last two
weeks.
Temperature
Main Menu Weather Info Temperature
Temperature values included in the weather signal are
recorded hourly averages. The following detail is dis-
played:
• Current: Hourly average air temperature from
the latest recorded broadcast.
• High Today: The day’s highest air temperature
recorded broadcast since midnight.
• Low Today: The day’s lowest air temperature
recorded broadcast since midnight.
• Graph: Press
À to view a graph that displays
the recorded high and low temperatures over
the last two weeks.
Wind
Main Menu Weather Info Wind
Wind values included in the weather signal are record-
ed hourly averages. Peak wind velocity is not displayed.
The following detail is displayed:
• Current: Hourly average wind speed from the
latest recorded broadcast.
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