DIG - 400A Battery Operated Controller w/ 3/4" Actuator - 400A-MVA

DIG 400A-MVA Valve Mounted Battery-Operated Controller with pre-installed 3/4'' Manual Valve Adapter (1'' connection also included but seat washer must be removed and replaced)

The 400A-MVA Controller employs the latest irrigation programming features to allow for complete control of any irrigation system. It is a single-station battery operated controller with a factory pre-assembled actuator to convert a 3/4'' Champion or Orbit manual brass anti-siphon valve. It also includes a 1'' adapter and seat washer to fit 1'' Champion or Orbit manual brass valves, 3/4'' and 1'' Rain Bird manual plastic valves, or 3/4'' and 1'' Orbit plastic valves. The controller has a rain sensor connection and is powered by two AA batteries that can last up to three years, using name brand alkaline batteries. The controller is enclosed in a compact, waterproof housing to protect it from the elements.

Features & Benefits

• 400A Battery Operated controller with pre-installed 3/4'' manual valve adapter (1'' connection also included but seat washer must be removed and replaced)
  
• Powered by two AA alkaline batteries with a safe period of 60 seconds to replace without losing the program
• Watering flexibility with a selection of watering frequencies and four start times
• Seven buttons with integrated high resolution screen
• Easy-to-read LCD display with AM/PM clock and icon-based intuitive programming for easy navigation
• Blinking notification on days the controller is active
• Programming time options in AM/PM or 24 hour
• After programming, the controller display indicates if irrigation is set to water for the day and if any of the additional programming features are active
• Non-volatile memory retains program and controller integrity (excluding time)
• Emergency backup program of 5 minutes every 24 hours if no program is selected after battery installation starting at 8:AM
• Manual irrigation cycle can be performed via the controller’s manual program button or via the solenoid
• One button for Program Off until reactivated or as an irrigation suspension override (rain mode)
• After 15 minutes the controller screen is turned off automatically to conserve energy
• Low battery indicator
  
• Semi-automatic, automatic or manual operation
• Retractable cord for easy removal of the controller
• Efficient heavy-duty inline globe valve with high flow and low pressure loss
• Rugged, reinforced self-cleaning diaphragm provides reliable operation even with contaminated water
• Internal bleed via the solenoid for system checkup and testing
  
• Latching solenoid with encapsulated plunger and spring for reliable operation
• Wire ready for a rain sensor
• Completely waterproof (IP68) – can operate in harsh environments
• Environmentally friendly – utilizes RoHS compliant components
• Battery life up to three years
• Three-year warranty
  

Controller Specs

• Type: DC
• Body: IP68
• Program mode: seven keypad buttons with integrated liquid crystal display
• Temperature range: 38°F to +130°F (3°C to +54°C)
• Power source: two AA alkaline batteries (not included)
• Latching Solenoid: 7-12 VDC, two-way, normally closed
• Completely waterproof (IP68 certified) - can operate in harsh environments
• Solenoid control orifice: .065 (1.65 mm)
• Encapsulated solenoid thread: 11/16"-12 UN male thread
• Retractable solenoid wire: 8.1" (coiled length when extended, approximately 36"
• Sensor connection: normally closed 6" (15 cm) yellow wire (16 AWG)
• Housing: high-impact plastic
• Solenoid housing: glass reinforced nylon
• Plunger & spacer: 430F stainless steel
• Plunger rubber cap: EPDM
• O-ring: Buna-N
• RoHS compliant

Actuator Specs

• Valve type: 3/4" or 1'' Manual Valve Actuator
• Assembled with 3/4” adapter with seat-washer; also includes a 1” adapter with washer in the package
• Operating Pressure: 20 to 80 PSI

Programming Options

• Watering duration: 1 minute up to 5 hours and 59 minutes set in 1-minute increments
• Watering frequency: weekly or cyclical schedule with odd days, even days, or intervals from one to thirty (1- 30) days utilizing 365 day yearly calendar with leap year.
• Up to four start times per day in weekly or cyclical schedule provides added flexibility for any type of watering application including sandy or clay soil.
• Rain Off/Delay option with automatic restart up to 99 days
• Program Off option holds program until reactivated
• Manual On/Off button with semi-automatic feature utilizing the program runtime and shows the time left to run with quick override

Manuals & Literature

• Owner's Manual
• Cut Sheets