EASY RAIN™

Single-Valve Battery-Operated Controller

Primary Applications:

The Easy Rain™ battery-operated single-valve irrigation controller is a professional system designed to automate irrigation on a site where no AC power is available. The quick-installation and easy-to-use design make the Easy Rain the perfect choice for watering isolated sites, AC-restricted or wireless areas, drip zones and greenhouses, and for repairs, testing, and provisional operation of AC-powered irrigation systems during power interruption.

Features and Benefits:

• Operates with any top-grade 9V alkaline battery for applications with no AC power supply. (Duracell™, Energizer™, etc.)
• Factory pre-wired with a DC latching solenoid in a plastic adapter that hand-screws onto most Rain Bird valves for quick and easy out-of-the box installation.
• Program module mounts directly on solenoid adapter for easy installation.
• Pre-wired cable, over 20 inches (50,8 cm) long, allows programming outside of valve box.
• One programming knob to access all functions for programming ease.
• Choice of 6 calendars (cycles) for scheduling flexibility.
• Choice of 7 run times for diverse watering requirements.
• Soak time (4 hours) between the double cycles (2X) for special terrain and applications.
• Easy-to-use manual start/stop function.
• Standby function prevents unnecessary irrigation during rainy weather.
• Resin-encased electronic components, silicone-filled cavities, and waterproof battery compartment allow operation even in flooded valve boxes.
• Incorporates TBOS (formerly UNIK™) technology for field-proven reliability.
• Handy “Cycle Indicator” reminds you of the calendar/cycle selected in the controller’s program

Models:

• EASY RAIN

Specifications:

• Valve capacity: 1
• Valve compatibility: Rain Bird DV, DVF, ASVF, PGA, PEB, PESB, GB, EFB-CP, BPE, and BPES valves
• Start time: Selectable from 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 hours after battery installation.
• Calendar (Cycles): Single cycle every 24 hours (1X 24h); Single cycle every 48 hours (1X 48h); Single cycle every 72 hours (1X 72h); Double cycle every 24 hours (2X 24h); Double cycle every 48 hours (2X 48h); Double cycle every 72 hours (2X 72h)
  Note: Double cycle equals full run time, 2-hour soak, full run time again.
• Run times: 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90 minutes
  Note: Under double cycle (2X) calendar, total watering time is twice the run time for a maximum watering time of 180 minutes.
• Soak time: 4 hours
  Note: Double cycles (2X) only
• Default program: The controller will irrigate for the selected run time by the programming dial every day stating 8 hours after battery installation if the controller has been programmed incorrectly. The default program will only run if reprogramming dial is positioned on a run time.
  Note: If a start time is not validated, the default program will begin watering 8 hours after the programming knob has been moved from the RESET PGM position.
• Maximum operating pressure: 150 psi (10 Bars)
• Battery life: One year with top-grade alkaline battery (battery not included)
• Three year professional customer satisfaction policy.
• Power: 9V alkaline battery (international 6AM6 standard or European 6LR61 standard, for example: Duracell, Energizer, etc.)

Dimensions:

• Height: 5 1/8″ (12,8 cm)
• Width: 2 1/6″ (5,5 cm)
• Depth: 3 3/4″ (9,5 cm)

Installation Manual

TBOS™

Three-Program Battery-Operated Controller

The TBOS battery-operated line of buriable controllers allows the use of automatic irrigation in the absence of AC power. TBOS is easy to program, vandal-resistant, and reliable. With a host of flexible features, the TBOS will meet all of your irrigation needs with only a 9V alkaline battery.

Features and Benefits:

• Ideal for commercial applications, including municipal parks, street and highway landscape projects and construction projects.
• Convenient temporary option for providing uninterrupted irrigation while repairs are made to an AC-powered system.
• 365-day calendar (adjusts for leap year).
• AM/PM or 24-hour display.
• Basic programming (standard mode) includes 3 independent programs, each with 8 start times per day. Run time is from 1 minute to 12 hours in 1-minute increments on a 7-day calendar.
• Additional cycles (turbo mode) include even, odd, odd-31 and 1-6 day program cycles for maximum flexibility.
• The low battery indicator warns of failing batteries in the TBOS field transmitter or TBOS control module.
• Independent station operation allows simultaneous start times or sequential start times based on system hydraulic capacity.
• The TBOS field transmitter has a large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), with self-explanatory function icons. Each function is indicated by an easy-to-understand symbol.
• The 7-key keypad is equipped with a ‘beep’ sound to confirm that a key has been pressed for fast and sure programming.
• One TBOS field transmitter programs an unlimited number of TBOS and UNIK Control Modules
• Fully backward compatible – operates in standard mode with all components of Rain Bird’s UNIK controller line.
• The field transmitter and control module have external optical connectors for easy plug-in.
• It is possible to transmit information even if the module is under water.
• The TBOS potted latching solenoid will mount on all Rain Bird valves in the DV, DVF, ASVF, PGA, PEB, PESB, GB, EFB-CP, BPE and BPES series.
• The TBOS solenoid adapters will adapt the potted latching solenoid for use in retrofit applications with selected Irritrol® (Hardie/Richdel) and Buckner® valves or Champion® and Superior® valve actuators.

Models:

• TBOSFTUS: Field Transmitter
• TBOS1CMUS: 1-Station Control Module
• TBOS2CMUS: 2-Station Control Module
• TBOS4CMUS: 4-Station Control Module
• TBOS6CMUS: 6-Station Control Module
• TBOSPSOL: Potted Latching Solenoid
• TBOSADAPP: Solenoid Adapter for plastic valves
• TBOSADAPB: Solenoid Adapter for brass valves
• TBOSRAINSO: Rain Shut-Off Device

Specifications:

Control Module

• Available in 4 models: 1,2,4, and 6 stations
• Operates one valve per station
• Station timing: 1 minute to 12 hours in 1-minute increments with a 365-day calendar. Stations are assigned to a single program.
• Operates with only one 9V alkaline battery (Energizer™ and Duracell™ are recommended) type 6 AM6 (international standard) or 6LR61 (European standard); battery not included.
• Battery life is approximately one year with a high-quality 9V alkaline battery.
• Waterproof case and dual-sealed battery compartment for reliable operation under water.
• Mounting bracket on top of control module for the ON/OFF switch for the TBOS Rain Shut-off Device.
• Control Module Dimensions:
  • Width: 3 3/4″ (9,5 cm)
  • Height: 5 1/8″ (13,0 cm)
  • Depth: 2″ (5,3 cm)
  • Weight: 17.64 ounces (500g)
• Maximum Wire run between the module and solenoid:
  

  Wire Size (AWG)	18	16	14
  Maximum Distance (feet)	32	50	80
  Wire Size (mm2)	0,75	1,5	2,5
  Maximum Distance (m)	10	15	24

Field Transmitter

• Field Transmitter required for programming control module.
• Field Transmitter Dimensions:
  • Width: 3 1/2″ (9,0 cm)
  • Height: 7 1/2″ (19,0 cm)
  • Depth: 1 7/8″ (4,5 cm)
  • Weight: 7.05 ounces (200g)
• Operating temperature: 32° to 140° F (0° to 60°C)

Potted Latching Solenoid

• Two 18 gauge (0,75mm) wires are supplied: 23.6 inches (60 cm) long.
• FitsRain Bird valves: DV, DVF, ASVF, PGA, PEB, PESB, GB, EFB-CP, BPE and BPES series
• 150 psi (10,3 bars) maximum operating pressure Latching
• Solenoid Dimensions:
  • Width: 1 3/8″ (4,0 cm)
  • Height: 2 3/8″ (6,0 cm)
  • Depth: 1 1/2″ (4,2 cm)

Solenoid Adapters

• Easy to install
• Black adapter for plastic valves allow the TBOS potted latching solenoid to be used with selected Irritrol (Hardie/Richdel) and Buckner valves
• Brown adapter for brass valves allow the TBOS potted latching solenoid to be used with selected Champion and Superior valve actuators.

User Manual