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Application
Wireless rain sensors conserve water by suspending irrigation during rainfall,
and the wireless/freeze sensors also reduce the damage to plants and danger
to walkways caused by ice buildup by interrupting irrigation when the air
temperature drops below a predetermined set point.
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Top left: RS1000 wireless rain sensor
Top right: RFS1000 wireless rain/freeze sensor
Bottom: RS500 wired rain sensor
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Features
- Wireless models require less labor for the installer
- Constant communication between transmitter & receiver provides accurate operation even after a power interruption where a controller is back in default mode
- All models provide simple, cost-effective water conservation
- Easy, one-piece mounting requires no special tools-Quick-Clip gutter bracket included with all models
- Coming soon: a 1/2" slip-type conduit adapter for a 1/2" PVC pipe mount (included)
- Signal strength indicator ensures correct installation, communication link and signal integrity (wireless models)
- Smart Bypass for easy system override-sensor switches back automatically on next activation (wireless models)
- Fully adjustable shutoff points from 1/8"-3/4" (3-19mm) of accumulated rainfall
Models shown with optional conduit mount
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Operating Specifications
- Sensor type: industry-standard hygroscopic discs
- Rain snsitivity: adjustable nominal 1/8"to 3/4" (3-19mm)
- Operating temperature: -20°F to 120°F (-29°C to 49°C)
- Housing material: UV-resistant engineered polymer
- Transmission range: Up to 300' (91,4m) line of site (wireless only)
- Battery: Two CR2032 3V cells, average 5 year life (wireless only)
Electrical Specifications
- Receiver power: 22-28 V ac/V dc, 100mA (to be used with Class 2, UL-approved transformer)
- Load rating: normally open or normally closed-3A @ 24 V ac
- UL and CE approved
Optional Accessories
- RSCVR-RX receiver cover
- RS1000-RX rain receiver
- RFS1000-RX rain/freeze reciever
- RSCAP cap/disk/spindle assembly
- RS1000-TX rain/freeze transmitter
- RSBATT_TX battery pack (includes 2 batteries)
Models:
How to Specify
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Model |
Sensor type
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Wireless
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| RS1000 |
rain |
yes |
| RFS1000 |
rain/freeze |
yes |
| RS500 |
rain |
no |
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