Rain Bird ST8O-2.0 Operating instructions

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Welcome to
WiFi smart watering
MODEL ST8-WiFi
ENJOY STAYING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR YARD AND KEEPING
IT GREEN WHILE CONSERVING WATER.
SCAN FOR
INSTALLATION
VIDEO
ST8-WiFi
TIMER
(indoor model shown)
Contents
1 3 4
1
2
3
4
2
TRANSFORMER
(indoor model shown)
MOUNTING
SCREWS
(and anchors if needed)
BATTERIES
(2) AAA
A. CHECK WiFi SIGNAL
With your phone, check WiFi signal
strength of your timer’s location.
(2 bars minimum is recommended)
Boost signal if needed by adding a
wireless router or moving the timer
and router closer together.
B. TAKE A PHOTO OF WIRING
DETAILS
This photo will be useful reference
when installing the new timer.
RECORD CURRENT
WATERING TIMES
Days
Zone Per Week Duration
1 Mo, We, Fri :20
THEN UNPLUG TRANSFORMER/
TURN OFF POWER AND
REMOVE WIRES
1. Before removing old timer
24VAC SENSOR COM 1 2 3 4 5 6
AT&T
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A
B
AT&T
INDOOR MODEL
2. Mount new timer
OUTDOOR MODEL
For installation in drywall, use drywall anchors (included in package).
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS
123 4567 8C M
RESET
CONNECT
120 VAC
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS
123 4567 8C M
RESET
1/8 IN.
1/8 IN.
If hard wiring for AC power,
remove knockout for conduit.
A. CONNECT COLORED
ZONE WIRES
from each ZONE valve to the
corresponding ZONE number on
the timer terminal block. Refer to
your photo of the old timer’s wiring.
B. CONNECT THE WHITE
COMMON WIRE
to the COMMON (C) terminal.
3. Connect zone wires
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS
123 4567 8C M
RESET
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS
123 4567 8C M
B A
Yellow jumper wire remains
attached unless you are
installing a rain sensor.
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS
123 4567 8C M
RESET
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS
123 4567 8C M
RESET
INDOOR TIMER
Route the transformer power cord
through the conduit opening at the
bottom of the unit.
Connect the two end wires on
the power cord to the two 24VAC
terminal connections on the timer.
OUTDOOR TIMER
If you are hard wiring AC power,
open power supply box. Remove
WiFi module and existing
power cord.
Route new wires and attach with
wire nuts. Reinstall power supply
box lid and WiFi Module.
4. Connect power wires
WARNING: DO NOT plug in the transformer or turn on power until you have
completed and checked all wiring connections.
24VAC
ACCESSORY
SENS
123 4567 8C M
RESET
White (neutral)
Black (hot)
Green (ground)
WiFi Module
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the U.S. and other countries. App Store
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INSERT BATTERIES IN TIMER
DOWNLOAD APP TO BEGIN WiFi SETUP
Search and download the free “Rain Bird Mobile App”.
5. After timer is mounted & wired
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VERIFY WiFi MODULE IS READY TO CONNECT
Wait 10 seconds after turning on. If the module is alternating blinking green
and red, proceed to next step. If blinking red only, press button on the WiFi
module to broadcast WiFi signal.
6. Activate hotspot
LIGHT FLASHES:
Red Only
Alternating Red & Green
Green Only
BROADCASTING WiFi
NO
YES
NO (connected to router)
LAUNCH THE RAIN BIRD MOBILE APP
Follow the App Setup Wizard to enter information about your yard and create
an initial watering schedule. As a final setup, use the app’s “Water Now”
function to test all zones.
7. Complete app setup
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Help/Support
Add Controller
Tap Add Controller to begin
Help/Support
Add Controller
Tap Add Controller to begin
Rain Bird Corporation
6991 East Southpoint Road
Tucson, AZ 85756
For more information visit:
http://wifi.rainbird.com
NOTE: Detailed installation and setup manuals
and other useful tips can be accessed on the
Rain Bird Web site.
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure,
the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 35mm
from all persons and operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada License-exempt RSS standards.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Questions? 1-800-RAINBIRD
©2016 Rain Bird Corporation
639250-01 Rev. 04/16
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Rain Bird ST8O-2.0 Operating instructions

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