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Wireless RainSensor™ Series
Rain/Freeze Sensor
Residential, Light Commercial, Commercial


 

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.

 

Top left: RS1000 wireless rain sensor

Top right: RFS1000 wireless rain/freeze sensor

Bottom: RS500 wired rain sensor

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

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

RS - X - X

Model

Sensor type

Wireless

RS1000 rain yes
RFS1000 rain/freeze yes
RS500 rain no
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