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GARDENA Flexcontrol
GARDENA Flexcontrol
GARDENA Flexcontrol
EN
DE Betriebsanleitung
Bewässerungscomputer
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EN Operation Instructions
Water Computer
DA
SV Bruksanvisning
Bevattningscomputer
DA Brugsanvisning
FI
Vandingscomputer
FI Käyttöohje
NO
Kastelunohjain
NO Bruksanvisning
Vanningscomputer
ET
ET Kasutusjuhend
Kastmiskompuuter
LT
LT Eksploatavimo instrukcija
FlexControl Laistymo kompiuteris
Art. 1883 LV Lietošanas instrukcija
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Laistīšanas dators
AR دليل التشغيل
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كمبيوتر مراقبة الري
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1. SAFETY
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penetrating into the battery compartment. is open, the valve remains open until the con-
The minimum water output to ensure that the Water troller is fitted again.
Computer functions correctly is 20 – 30 l/h. DANGER!
For example, at least 10 x 2-litre Drip Heads are This product makes an electromagnetic field while
required to control the Micro- Drip-System. it operates. This field may under some conditions
At high temperatures (over 60 °C at the display) the interfere with active or passive medical implants. To
LCD display may extinguish. This does not affect decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly
the program in any way. When the computer cools injure or kill, we recommend persons with medical
down the LCD display illuminates again. implants to speak with their physician and the med-
ical implant manufacturer before you operate the
The max. temperature for the water flow is 40 °C.
product.
v Only use clear fresh water.
DANGER!
The minimum operating pressure is 0.5 bar, the Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also
maximum operating pressure is 12 bar. a risk that the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep
Avoid tensile strain. toddlers away when you assemble the product.
2. FUNCTION
With the Water Computer, the garden can be The Water Computer carries out watering fully auto-
watered fully automatically up to 3 times a day matically according to the set program and can
at any time of day (every 8 hours). Sprinklers, therefore also be used during holidays. Early in the
a sprinkler system or a drip head watering system morning or late in the evening, evaporation and
can be used for watering. therefore water consumption is lowest.
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8 Program times
9 Watering cycle
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The Water Computer must only be operated with
a 9V alkalimanganese (alkaline) battery type IEC Apart from scheduled watering there is also the
6LR61. option of including how damp the soil is or rainfall
into the watering programme.
1. Remove controller q from the housing of the
Water Computer. Note:
2. Insert battery in the battery compartment w. If the soil is damp enough, the programme will be
Observe correct polarity N. stopped, or a programme will be prevented from
The display shows all LCD symbols for 2 seconds starting. Manual operation is possible at all times.
(see 4. PROGRAMMING).
3. Install controller q on the housing again. 1. Remove controller q from the housing of
the Water Computer (see 3. PUTTING YOUR
WATER COMPUTER INTO OPERATION
“Insert battery”).
Connect Water Computer [ Fig. I3 / M1 ]:
2. Place soil moisture sensor in the watered area
The Water Computer is fitted with a sleeve nut t – or – place rain sensor (with extension cable if
for taps with (G 1") (33.3 mm) thread. The adaptor necessary) outside the watered area.
supplied e allows the Water Computer to be con- 3. Run the sensor cable z through the opening of
nected to taps with a (G ³⁄₄") thread (26.5 mm). the housing.
v Insert the filter r into the sleeve nut t and con- 4. Disconnect the cover u and insert the sensor
nect the water computer to the tap. cable plug z into the sensor connection i of
the water computer.
It can take up to 1 min. until the status of the
sensor is shown on the display.
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4. PROGRAMMING
Tip: 2. Select the time in hours (example: 10 hours) with
VP rogram the Water Computer with the tap the + button and confirm with the OK button.
turned off. The time in minutes flashes.
In this way you can avoid getting wet. 3. Select the time in minutes (example: 20 minutes)
with the + button and confirm with the OK but-
Enter watering program: ton.
The day of the week flashes.
To set the programme, the controller can be
removed and mobile programming can be carried 4. Select the day of the week (example: friday) with
out (see 4. PUTTING YOUR WATER COMPUTER the + button and confirm with the OK button.
INTO OPERATION “Insert battery”). A bar is displayed beneath the selected day of
the week.
Set time and day [ Fig. P1 ]: Set watering start time [ Fig. P2 ]:
1. Turn rotary knob to . 5. Turn the rotary knob to .
The time in hours flashes. The start time hours flash.
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A bar is displayed beneath the selected days.
7. Set the start time minutes (example: 30 minutes)
with the + button and confirm with the OK but- 13. Set the frequency (e. g. 2x = twice in 24 hours)
ton. with the + button and select with the + button
and confirm / deselect with the OK button.
Set watering duration [ Fig. P3 ]: A bar is displayed beneath the selected
f requency.
8. Turn the rotary knob to .
The duration hours flash.
9. Set the duration hours (example: 0 hours) with Activate program (Prog):
the + button and confirm with the OK button. 14. Turn the rotary knob to Prog.
The duration minutes flash. The program is activated.
10. Set the duration minutes (example: 20 minutes)
with the + button and confirm with the OK but- Next watering start time and day:
ton.
The next programmed watering start time and start
Set watering cycle (day, frequency) day can be displayed if the rotary knob is turned to
[ Fig. P4 ]: Prog.
The watering days can be selected directly (Mo to v Press the OK button.
Su) or every 2nd (2nd) or 3rd (3rd) day. On the The next watering start time and start day is dis-
watering day, the watering frequency can be set to played.
1x (every 24 hours), 2x (every 12 hours) or 3x (every
8 hours) respectively. Important information:
Comfort function: Watering is performed every If the subsequent day is not a watering day, the
day if only the watering frequency is selected. watering will stop at 12:00 a.m.
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5. STORAGE
To put into storage / Overwintering: Disposal:
(in accordance with RL2012/19/EC)
1. To preserve the battery, it should be
removed (see 3. PUTTING YOUR WATER The product must not be disposed of to
COMPUTER INTO OPERATION). normal household waste. It must be dis-
When the battery is inserted again in spring, the posed of in line with local environmental
watering program must be newly entered again. regulations.
2. Store controller and valve unit in a dry place Important! Dispose of the product through or via
where they are protected from frost. your municipal recycling collection centre.
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6. MAINTENANCE
Clean filter [ Fig. I3 / M1 ]: 2. If necessary unscrew the adaptor e.
The filter r should be checked regularly and 3. Remove filter r from sleeve nut t and clean.
cleaned when necessary. 4. Fit the Water Computer again (see 3. PUTTING
YOUR WATER COMPUTER INTO OPERATION
1. Unscrew sleeve nut t of the Water Computer by “Connecting Water Computer”).
hand from the tap thread (do not use pliers).
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
No display appears Battery inserted incorrectly. vC
heck polarity markings match (+/–).
Flat battery. v Insert new (alkaline) battery.
Temperature on the display is higher vD
isplay appears after temperature
than 60 °C. has dropped.
Manual watering is not possible Battery flat ( is continuously v Insert new (alkaline) battery.
using the rotary knob set to On displayed).
Tap turned off. vT
urn tap on.
Controller is not connected. v Mount controller on housing.
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OTE: For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service department. Repairs must
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only be done by GARDENA service departments or specialist dealers approved by GARDENA.
8. ACCESSORIES
GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor Art. 1188
GARDENA Rain Sensor electronic Art. 1189
GARDENA Anti-theft device Art. 1815-00.791.00
from GARDENA Service
GARDENA Adapter cable To connect older GARDENA sensors Art. 1189-00.600.45
from GARDENA Service
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9. TECHNICAL DATA
Unit Value (Art. 1883)
Min./max. operating pressure bar 0,5 / 12
Operating temperature range °C 5 to 50
Flow medium clear fresh water
Max. liquid temperature °C 40
Number of program-controlled
3 x (every 8 hrs.), 2 x (every 12 hrs.), 1 x (every 24 hrs.)
watering cycles per day
Number of program-controlled
Monday to Sunday or every second or third day.
watering cycles per week
Watering duration 1 minute to 1 hour 59 minutes
Battery required 1 × 9V alkaline manganese (alkaline) battery type IEC 6LR61
Operating time of the battery approx. 1 year
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