STIHL GCI 100 User manual

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STIHL GCI 100

Instruction Manual

Manual de instrucciones

WARNING

Read Instruction Manual thoroughly before use and

follow all safety precautions – improper use can cause

serious or fatal injury.

ADVERTENCIA

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de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso

incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales.

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Contents

1 Introduction

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2 Guide to Using this Manual

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2.1 Signal Words

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2.2 Symbols in Text

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3 Main Parts

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3.1 Smart Garden Hub

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3.2 Terminals

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4 Safety Symbols on the Product

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4.1 Smart Garden Hub

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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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5.1 Intended Use

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5.2 Smart Garden Hub

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6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage

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6.1 Warnings and Instructions

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7 Before Starting Installation

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7.1 Preparing the Smart Garden Hub for Installation

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8 LED Diagnostics

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8.1 LED Bar on the Smart Garden Hub

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9 Installing the Smart Garden Hub

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9.1 Removing and Mounting the Cover

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9.2 Mounting the Smart Garden Hub on a Wall

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9.3 Connecting Irrigation Valves

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9.4 Connecting Sensors or Flow Meters

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9.5 Connecting Landscape Lighting Systems

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9.6 Completing and Testing the Initial Installation

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10 Inspection and Maintenance

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10.1 Inspecting and Maintaining the Smart Garden

Hub

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11 Troubleshooting Guide

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11.1 Smart Garden Hub

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12 Specifications

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12.1 Smart Garden Hub STIHL GCI 100

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12.2 Symbols on the Smart Garden Hub

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12.3 Engineering Improvements

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12.4 FCC 15 Compliance Statement

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13 Compatible Devices

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13.1 STIHL GCI 100

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14 Replacement Parts and Equipment

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14.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts

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15 Disposal

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15.1 Disposal of the Smart Garden Hub

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16 Limited Warranty

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16.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy

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17 Trademarks

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17.1 Registered Trademarks

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17.2 Common Law Trademarks

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18 Addresses

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18.1 STIHL Incorporated

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1 Introduction

Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in

this manual will help you receive maximum performance and

satisfaction from your STIHL Smart Garden Hub and, if

followed, reduce the risk of injury during installation and use.

SAVE THIS MANUAL!

Allow only persons who fully understand the information in

this manual to use the STIHL Smart Garden Hub.

For further information, or if you do not understand any of

the instructions in this manual, please refer to the STIHL

GCI App or contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

2.1 Signal Words

This manual contains safety information that requires your

special attention. Such information is introduced with the

following symbols and signal words:

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the

unit or its individual components.

2.2 Symbols in Text

The following symbol is included to assist you with the use

of the manual:

1Introduction

It is important that you read and observe the

following information and warnings. Improper

installation or operation can cause serious

injury.

Read this instruction manual thoroughly before

use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety

precautions. Careless or improper installation or

operation of the Smart Garden Hub can cause

serious or fatal injury. Also read and follow all

instructions and warnings for the devices you

will be connecting to the STIHL Smart Garden

Hub. For example:

– irrigation valves

– soil moisture sensors

– flow meters

– landscape lighting systems

2 Guide to Using this Manual

Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in this

instruction manual.

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3 Main Parts

3.1 Smart Garden Hub

1LED Bar

Indicates the status of the Smart Garden Hub.

2Cover

Covers the valve terminals and electronics.

3 Power Supply Cord

Supplies the Smart Garden Hub with electricity when

plugged into an electrical outlet.

4Plug

Connects the power supply cord to an electrical outlet.

5 Terminals

Contacts for connecting control lines and ground wires of

irrigation valves, soil moisture sensors, flow meters and

landscape lighting control.

6 Sealing Plugs

Designed to prevent water from entering the unit when

the Smart Garden Hub is mounted to a wall.

7 Gasket

Designed to prevent water from entering the unit.

8 Grommet

For guiding the control lines and ground wires through

the cover. Designed to protect from water entering the

housing.

# Plate

Contains the product's serial number and access data.

## Rating Plate

Contains electrical information of the output and input

ports.

3Main Parts

1 2

5

4

3

7 8

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4 Safety Symbols on the Product

3.2 Terminals

Terminals on the Left Block

– V1 to V8: Terminals for control wires of irrigation valves

1to8.

– COM: Terminal for ground wire of irrigation valves 1 to 8.

Terminals on the Center Block

– V9 to V16: Terminals for control wires of irrigation valves

9to16.

– COM: Terminal for ground wire of irrigation valves 9 to 16.

Terminals on the Right Block

– L1 and L2: Terminals for additional relays to control

landscape lighting 1 and 2

– P: no function

– COM: Terminal for ground wire of a relay

– S1 to S3: Terminals for control wires of moisture sensors

1 to 3

– F: Terminal for control wire of a flow meter

– GND: Terminal for ground wires of soil moisture sensors

or a flow meter

– 5V: Power supply terminal for sensors with a power supply

voltage of 5 V (DC)

– AC: no function, do not connect

4.1 Smart Garden Hub

The following safety symbols are found on the Smart Garden

Hub:

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4 Safety Symbols on the Product

To reduce the risk of injury, follow the specified

safety precautions.

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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Intended Use

WARNING

￭ The STIHL GCI 100 Smart Garden Hub is designed to

control the following outdoor components:

– irrigation valves with an output voltage of 24 V (AC) and

current of maximum 250 mA

– soil moisture sensors with a maximum input voltage of

5V(DC)

– flow meters with a maximum input voltage of 5 V (DC)

– landscape lighting systems with an output voltage of

24 V (AC) and current of maximum 250 mA

￭ The Smart Garden Hub controls the components using

up-to-date weather data and information and signals

provided by the connected components.

￭ Improper or unauthorized use of the Smart Garden Hub

could result in personal injury or property damage. Use

the STIHL Smart Garden Hub only as described in this

manual.

5.2 Smart Garden Hub

WARNING

￭ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and other

personal injury or property damage:

– Read and follow all cautionary markings on the

Smart Garden Hub and all instructions in this manual

before installing or using the Smart Garden Hub.

– Never use a damaged or improperly functioning

Smart Garden Hub.

– If installed outdoors, connect the Smart Garden

Hub's power supply cord only to a covered Class A

Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) receptacle

that has an enclosure that is weatherproof with an

attachment plug cap inserted or removed. Do not

use with receptacles that are weatherproof only

when the receptacle is covered (attachment plug cap

not inserted and receptacle cover closed).

– If installed indoors, connect the Smart Garden Hub

to a properly installed electrical outlet that matches

the voltage and electrical frequency stated on the

Smart Garden Hub.

– Use the Smart Garden Hub only within an ambient

temperature range of

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20 °F to 131 °F (

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20 °C to

50 °C).

– Do not operate the Smart Garden Hub on a

combustible surface (e.g., paper, cardboard,

textiles) or in a combustible environment.

Read and follow all safety precautions in the

instruction manual. Improper installation or

operation can lead to serious or fatal personal

injury or property damage.

To reduce the risk of injury or property damage,

immediately disconnect the Smart Garden Hub

from the power supply before inspecting the

Smart Garden Hub or carrying out any cleaning,

maintenance or repair work.

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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

￭ The Smart Garden Hub can produce sparks which may

ignite combustible gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other

combustible materials. To reduce the risk of fire and

explosion:

– Do not operate in a location where combustible

gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other combustible

materials are present.

￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock and other personal

injury or property damage when mounting the Smart

Garden Hub:

– Ensure that no electrical cables, pipes or other

service lines run behind the wall where the Smart

Garden Hub is to be mounted.

– Mount the Smart Garden Hub only as described in

this manual.

– Do not permit minors to use the Smart Garden Hub.

￭ To reduce the risk of eye injury:

– Always wear close-fitting protective eyewear when

mounting the Smart Garden Hub.

￭ Using a damaged power supply cord or plug may result in

fire, electric shock and other personal injury or property

damage. To reduce these risks:

– Never yank or jerk the power supply cord to

disconnect. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the power

supply cord.

– Do not use the power supply cord for any other

purpose, e.g., for carrying or hanging up the Smart

Garden Hub.

– Make sure the power supply cord is positioned and

secured or marked so that they will not be stepped

on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp objects,

moving parts, or otherwise be subjected to damage

or stress.

￭ In case of fire, or if the Smart Garden Hub emits smoke,

an unusual smell, feels hot or appears abnormal in any

other way:

– Immediately disconnect the Smart Garden Hub from

the electrical outlet and prepare to contact the

authorities in the event of fire or explosion.

– Have the Smart Garden Hub inspected and repaired

by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before use.

WARNING

￭ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and other

personal injury or property damage:

– If installed outdoors, connect the Smart Garden

Hub's power supply cord only to a covered Class A

Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) receptacle

that has an enclosure that is weatherproof with an

attachment plug cap inserted or removed. Do not

use with receptacles that are weatherproof only

when the receptacle is covered (attachment plug cap

not inserted and receptacle cover closed).

– If installed indoors, connect the Smart Garden Hub

to a properly installed electrical outlet that matches

the voltage and electrical frequency stated on the

Smart Garden Hub.

– Always mount the Smart Garden Hub in accordance

with building code requirements, but at least 18 in.

(45 cm) off the ground.

￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:

– Do not plug the Smart Garden Hub into a power

strip.

– Check the Smart Garden Hub’s power

supply cord and your plug regularly for

damage. If it becomes damaged,

immediately disconnect the Smart

Garden Hub from the power supply.

Never use a damaged power supply cord

or plug.

– Always disconnect the Smart Garden

Hub from the electrical outlet at the end

of the watering season and before

carrying out any inspection, cleaning or

maintenance on the unit.

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6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage

DANGER

￭ Using a damaged power supply cord or plug may result in

fire, electric shock and other personal injury or property

damage. To reduce the risk of electrocution:

6.1 Warnings and Instructions

WARNING

￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the Smart

Garden Hub. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or

other personal injury and property damage:

– Users may carry out only the cleaning and

maintenance operations described in this manual.

Users must not attempt any other cleaning,

maintenance or repair.

– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance

instructions in the appropriate sections of this

instruction manual.

– STIHL recommends that all repair work be

performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.

– Maintain and replace warning and instruction labels

as necessary.

￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL

may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.

– STIHL recommends that only authorized STIHL

replacement parts be used for repair or

maintenance.

￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock:

– Regularly check the Smart Garden Hub and ensure

that the insulation of the power supply cord and plug

are in good condition and show no signs of aging

(brittleness), wear or damage.

– Replace the Smart Garden Hub if its power supply

cord or plug is damaged.

– Replace all worn or pierced grommets.

– Check the power supply cord and plug

regularly for damage. If they become

damaged, immediately disconnect from

the electrical outlet. Never use a

damaged power supply cord or plug.

– Do not abrade, crush, jerk, or otherwise

abuse or misuse the power supply cord

or plug. Protect them from heat, oil and

sharp edges.

– If the power supply cord or plug becomes

damaged, replace the Smart Garden

Hub.

– Always disconnect the Smart Garden

Hub from the electrical outlet at the end

of the watering season and before

carrying out any inspection, cleaning or

maintenance on the unit.

– Never yank or jerk the power supply cord

to disconnect. To unplug, grasp the plug,

not the power supply cord.

– Make sure the power supply cord is

positioned and secured or marked so

that it will not be stepped on, tripped

over, come in contact with sharp objects,

moving parts, or otherwise be subjected

to damage or stress.

6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage

– Always disconnect the Smart Garden

Hub from the electrical outlet at the end

of the watering season and before

carrying out any inspection, cleaning or

maintenance on the unit.

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7 Before Starting Installation

7.1 Preparing the Smart Garden Hub for Installation

To prepare the Smart Garden Hub for installation:

► Select a location and mount the Smart Garden Hub to the

wall, @ 9.2.

► Connect irrigation valves to the Smart Garden Hub,

@ 9.3.

► Connect any soil moisture sensors or flow meters, @ 9.4.

► Have any landscape lighting systems connected to the

Smart Garden Hub by a qualified electrician, @ 9.5.

► If installed outdoors, connect the Smart Garden Hub's

power supply cord only to a covered Class A Ground Fault

Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) receptacle that has an

enclosure that is weatherproof with an attachment plug

cap inserted or removed and matches the voltage and

electrical frequency stated on the Smart Garden Hub's

rating plate.

► If installed indoors, connect the Smart Garden Hub to a

properly installed electrical outlet that matches the voltage

and electrical frequency stated on the Smart Garden Hub.

► Download and open the STIHL GCI App. The STIHL GCI

App is available on the App Store

®1

and on Google

Play™.

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► Follow the step-by-step instructions for creating your

STIHL GCI App user account.

► Verify your e-mail address and re-open the STIHL GCI

App.

► Follow the step-by-step instructions in the App for

completing the installation process. Initial access data can

be found on the inside of the cover.

► Complete and check the initial installation, @ 9.6.

NOTICE

If the Wi-Fi connection is lost, the Smart Garden Hub will try

to re-establish a connection every 15 minutes. If it is unable

to connect to the Internet within 12 hours, the Smart Garden

Hub will restart and try to connect to the Internet once again.

If the Smart Garden Hub is still unable to connect to the

Internet, a notification will be sent to the registered email

address associated with the unit.

NOTICE

If the internet connection is lost, the Smart Garden Hub will

continue to operate on its existing settings, but it won't

receive weather updates or setting changes. In addition, the

internal clock will not be updated, which may affect the

watering schedule.

8.1 LED Bar on the Smart Garden Hub

An LED bar(1) shows the status of the Smart Garden Hub.

The LED bar can glow or flash green, yellow or red.

If the LED bar is off: The Smart Garden Hub is not connected

to a electrical outlet.

If the LED bar flashes yellow: The Smart Garden Hub is

booting.

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1

Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple

Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. App

Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

2

Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google

LLC.

8 LED Diagnostics

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If the LED bar flashes green: The Smart Garden Hub is

trying to establish a wireless network and internet

connection.

If the LED bar flashes green from outside to inside: The

Smart Garden Hub has set up its wireless hotspot to be

configured.

If the LED bar glows green: The Smart Garden Hub is

switched on, connected to the internet and functioning

properly.

If the LED bar glows red: The Smart Garden Hub is not

connected to the internet.

If the LED bar slowly flashes red: Check your e-mail account

for troubleshooting notifications and follow the instructions.

If the LED bar does not start to glow green within 20 minutes

again, disconnect the Smart Garden Hub from the electrical

outlet and contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.

For troubleshooting information, @ 11.

9.1 Removing and Mounting the Cover

9.1.1 Removing the Cover

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, make sure the Smart

Garden Hub is not plugged into the electrical socket when

removing the cover. Take care not to damage the

electronics.

To remove the cover:

► Disconnect the Smart Garden Hub from the electrical

outlet.

► Remove the four screws (1) and remove the cover (3).

► Avoid touching the electronics (2).

9.1.2 Mounting the Cover

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, make sure the Smart

Garden Hub is not plugged into the electrical socket when

removing the cover.

To mount the cover:

► Make sure that the rubber seal (1) is not damaged and is

firmly seated in the housing.

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2

3

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► Attach the cover (2) and tighten down all four screws (3)

until the cover is firmly attached.

9.2 Mounting the Smart Garden Hub on a Wall

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock and other personal injury

or property damage when mounting the Smart Garden Hub,

ensure that no electrical cables, pipes or other service lines

run behind the wall where the Smart Garden Hub is to be

mounted, @ 5.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury during installation and operation,

read and follow the safety precautions and instructions in

this manual, @ 5. To reduce the risk of eye injury, always

wear close-fitting protective eyewear when mounting the

Smart Garden Hub.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install the Smart

Garden Hub at least one (1) foot off the ground and ensure

that there is no risk that it may be immersed in water or other

liquids. Always install the Smart Garden Hub on a stable

surface.

WARNING

Do not mount the Smart Garden Hub on a combustible

surface or in a location where combustible gases, liquids,

vapors, dusts or other materials and substances are

present, @ 5.

When mounting, ensure that no electrical cables, pipes or

other service lines run in the wall behind the Smart Garden

Hub.

To mount the Smart Garden Hub to a wall:

► Disconnect the Smart Garden Hub from the electrical

outlet.

► Select a mounting location near the sprinkler valve lines,

within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of an electrical outlet that also receives

a strong signal from your WiFi network.

► Remove the cover, @ 9.1.1.

► Always install the Smart Garden Hub at least one foot off

the ground and never in any location where it could be

immersed in water or other liquids.

► Use appropriate screw-in wall anchors or other similar

mounting devices if an appropriate wall stud is not

available.

► Align the Smart Garden Hub as shown above. Mount to a

wall with the following dimensions:

– a = minimum 1 ft. (30 cm)

– b = minimum 7.6 in. (20 cm)

– c = 6.3 in. (16 cm)

b

c

a

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► Push the sealing plugs (1) into the holes.

► Mount the cover, @ 9.1.2.

9.3 Connecting Irrigation Valves

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, make sure the Smart

Garden Hub is not plugged into the electrical socket when

removing the cover.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of short circuit, which could lead to

electric shock, fire and explosion, make sure you only

connect irrigation valves with an output voltage of 24 V (AC)

and current of maximum 250 mA to the Smart Garden Hub.

To connect irrigation valves:

► Disconnect the Smart Garden Hub from the electrical

outlet.

► Remove the cover, @ 9.1.1.

► Combine all irrigation valve ground wires of V1 to V16 to

one ground wire (3, COM) outside the Smart Garden Hub,

e.g. using the luster terminal in your valve box.

► Separately wrap the individual wires of the valves (1) and

the combined ground wire (3) in water-tight and dust-tight

cable sheathing. The cable sheeting (2) must be round

and have a diameter of 0.2 in. to 0.4 in.(5 mm to 10 mm).

1

0000-GXX-5263-A1

COM

Vx

V3

V2

V1

7

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► Carefully push the irrigation valves' combined control

wires (2) and ground wire (3) through different grommets

(7) without touching the electronics (5), electric

connection cover (4) or cable (6). Always guide through

the grommet closest to the control line and ground wire.

► Carefully tear off the remnants (arrow) of the punctured

grommets (7) by hand.

► Pull the wires back a few inches so that the grommet is

turned outwards in order to ensure water tightness.

► Use a suitable tool (e.g. a wire stripper) to strip a = 0.2 in.

(5 mm) from the end and twist the wire strands of each

line.

► STIHL recommends to crimp the wire strands with

appropriate wire-end ferrules (8) with insulating collar

meeting the requirements of your valves' wire diameter.

► Select a terminal port from V-1 to V-16 you want the valve

to be connected to.

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2

5

4

6

7

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► Loosen the screw (9).

► Connect the control wire (11) to the selected

terminal (10).

► Press firmly to ensure that the connection is secure and

will not come loose in the event of any subsequent

movement.

► Tighten the screw.

► Repeat the process for each irrigation valve.

NOTICE

The connection V16 is always active at the same time, if one

of the connections V1 to V15 is active.

► Loosen the screws (12) of both "COM" marked

terminals (13 and 14).

► Connect the ground wires to the respective "COM"

marked terminal.

► Press firmly to ensure that the connections are secure and

will not come loose in the event of any subsequent

movement.

► Tighten the screws.

► Mount the cover, @ 9.1.1.

9.4 Connecting Sensors or Flow Meters

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, make sure the Smart

Garden Hub is not plugged into the electrical socket when

removing the cover.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of short circuit, which could lead to

electric shock and fire, make sure you only connect sensors

with a maximum input voltage of 5 V (DC) to the Smart

Garden Hub.

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To connect sensors or flow meters:

► Disconnect the Smart Garden Hub from the electrical

outlet.

► Combine all sensor ground lines to one ground line (4,

GND) outside the Smart Garden Hub, e.g. using a luster

terminal.

► Combine all sensor supply lines to one supply line (3,

VCC) outside the Smart Garden Hub, e.g. using a luster

terminal.

► Separately wrap the individual sensor control lines (1), the

combined ground line (4) and the combined supply line (3)

in water-tight and dust-tight cable sheathing. The cable

sheeting (2) must be round and have a diameter of 0.2 in.

to 0.4 in.(5 mm to 10 mm).

► Remove the cover, @ 9.1.1.

► Carefully push the sensor‘s combined control lines (2),

ground wire (4) and supply wire (3) through different

grommets (8) without touching the electronics (6), electric

connection cover (5) or cable (7). Always guide through

the grommet closest to the control line, ground wire and

supply line.

► Carefully tear off the remnants (arrow) of the punctured

grommets (8) by hand.

► Pull the wires back a few inches so that the grommet is

turned outwards in order to ensure water tightness.

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► Use a suitable tool (e.g. a wire stripper) to strip a = 0.2 in.

(5 mm) from the end and twist the wire strands of each

line.

► STIHL recommends to crimp the wire strands with

appropriate wire-end ferrules (9) with insulating collar

meeting the requirements of your valves' wire diameter.

► Select a terminal port from S1 to S3 you want the sensor

to be connected to.

► Loosen the screw (10).

► Connect the control line (12) to the selected terminal (11).

► Press firmly to ensure that the connection is secure and

will not come loose in the event of any subsequent

movement.

► Tighten the screw.

► Repeat the process for every sensor.

► Loosen the screw (13) of the "GND" marked terminal (14).

► Connect the ground line (15) to the "GND" marked

terminal.

► Press firmly to ensure that the connections are secure and

will not come loose in the event of any subsequent

movement.

► Tighten the screw.

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► Loosen the screw (17) of the "5V" marked terminal (18).

► Connect the supply line (19) to the "5V" marked terminal.

► Press firmly to ensure that the connections are secure and

will not come loose in the event of any subsequent

movement.

► Tighten the screw.

► Mount the cover, @ 9.1.2.

9.5 Connecting Landscape Lighting Systems

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury or property

damage, have landscape lighting systems connected only

by a qualified electrician.

To connect landscape lighting systems, an external relay is

required. The STIHL GCI Smart Garden Hub supports relays

with a coil rating of 24 V (AC) and a maximum current of

250 mA. The relay used must have a potential-separating,

double insulation between the coil and contact side.

► Have any landscape lighting systems connected to the

Smart Garden Hub by a qualified electrician.

The relay's contact rating should be determined based on

your landscape lighting system voltage and maximum

electrical current.

9.6 Completing and Testing the Initial Installation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, make sure the Smart

Garden Hub is not plugged into the electrical socket when

removing the cover. Make sure that the rubber seal is not

damaged and is firmly seated in the housing.

To complete the initial installation if installing the Smart

Garden Hub indoors:

► Secure all lines so that they will not be stepped on, tripped

over, come in contact with sharp objects or otherwise be

subjected to damage or stress.

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► Insert the plug (1) into a properly installed electrical

outlet (2) that matches the voltage and electrical

frequency stated on the Smart Garden Hub.

The Smart Garden Hub will turn on and glow yellow for

approximately 30 seconds. Next, the LED bar (3) first

flashes and then glows green as the Smart Garden Hub

will be ready for use.

If the Smart Garden Hub has not been prepared for

operation yet, @ 7.1, the LED bar will start flashing green

first and then flash green from outside to inside. The Smart

Garden Hub is to be configured now.

To complete the initial installation if installing the Smart

Garden Hub outdoors:

► Secure all lines so that they will not be stepped on, tripped

over, come in contact with sharp objects or otherwise be

subjected to damage or stress.

► Insert the plug (1) only into to a properly grounded,

covered Class A GFCI receptacle (2) that has an

enclosure that is weatherproof with the attachment plug

cap inserted or removed and that matches the voltage and

electrical frequency stated on the Smart Garden Hub.

The Smart Garden Hub will turn on and the LED bar (3)

first flashes and then glows green as the Smart Garden

Hub will be ready for use.

If the Smart Garden Hub has not been prepared for

operation yet, @ 7.1, the LED bar will start flashing green

first and then flash green from outside to inside. The Smart

Garden Hub is to be configured now.

To test the initial installation:

► Open the STIHL GCI App.

► Enter your e-mail address and password to sign in.

► In the main menu, select the sub-menu "Status."

► Make sure the indicators "Internet connection" and "App/

cloud" are green. If one indicator is not green, disconnect

the Smart Garden Hub from the electrical outlet and wait

for a few seconds before you reconnect it. Wait a few more

minutes for the boot process to complete.

► Return to the main menu and select "Create new zone."

► Select "Zone 1," and activate the zone with the slider

"Enable zone."

► Program the irrigation time using the slider "Activate

Manually."

This should operate the sprinklers in Zone 1. The initial

response time might take up to one minute. If the

sprinklers in the selected zone are working, Zone 1

successfully passed the test.

► Repeat the process for every other irrigation zone. The

Smart Garden Hub is ready for use.

► If one or more zones are not responding correctly, check

your system wiring and see the troubleshooting guide,

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Active Output Ports or Zones

Maximum 3 output ports or zones can be activated at the

same time. If both landscape lighting ports are activated, no

other valve can be activated at the same time.

Examples:

– Master port V16 is activated, two other irrigation zones

between V1 and V15 are activated, landscape lighting L1

or L2 cannot be activated.

– Master port V16 is activated, one other irrigation zone

between V1 and V15 is activated, landscape lighting L1 or

L2 can either be activated.

– No irrigation zone between V1 and V15 is activated,

landscape lighting L1 and L2 can both be activated.

10.1 Inspecting and Maintaining the Smart Garden

Hub

WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal injury always unplug the

Smart Garden Hub before cleaning or inspecting.

To properly care for your Smart Garden Hub:

► Keep the Smart Garden Hub housing and electrical

contacts free from foreign matter.

► Clean the Smart Garden Hub as necessary with a dry

cloth or soft, dry brush.

► Replace worn-out grommets.

► Replace the Smart Garden Hub if the power supply cord

or plug is damaged.

► Have worn, missing or damaged safety labels replaced by

an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.

If you make a warranty claim for a component that has not

been serviced or maintained properly, coverage may be

denied.

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