DIG - 400A Battery Operated Controller w/ 3/4" Actuator - 400A-MVA
DIG - 400A Battery Operated Controller w/ 3/4" Actuator - 400A-MVA is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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All products sold by CheapSprinklers are brand new and factory sealed. This DIG Battery Operated Controller (400A-MVA) is sourced directly from DIG and ships from us in new-in-box retail packaging.
We’ve been sourcing and supporting irrigation products for professionals and DIYers through both brick-and-mortar and online channels since 1981.
If there’s ever an issue, CheapSprinklers stands behind what we sell and will help coordinate any warranty claim or replacement.
- Genuine New DIG Battery Operated Controller: no knockoffs, no refurbished, no old stock
- Factory Sealed: shipped in original new-in-box retail packaging
- Current Production Inventory: no discontinued or clearance stock
- Complete DIG Warranty: full manufacturer coverage begins when your order is delivered
The Result: Peace of mind. You’re installing top-quality equipment — and if there’s ever an issue with this Battery Operated Controller, you’re fully supported by CheapSprinklers and DIG.
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
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