Weathermatic - SmartWire 96-Zone 2-Wire Fixed Station Controller - SL9696TW
Weathermatic - SmartWire 96-Zone 2-Wire Fixed Station Controller - SL9696TW is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Why so “cheap” at CheapSprinklers? Low prices by design — same parts, no compromise
Our prices are lower because of how we run our business — not because the product is different — and we pass those efficiencies directly on to you.
You’re receiving the same brand-new, factory-sealed item sold by big-box, supply-house, or bloated online-warehouse sellers — delivered direct to you, for less.
- Bulk Purchasing: We buy in high volume to lower per-unit cost
- Low Overhead: No physical storefronts or unnecessary middlemen
- Price-First Model: Our business is built around keeping everyday prices as low as possible — so you can put the savings toward other projects or your business.
- Fast & Efficient Fulfillment: Streamlined US warehouse operations keep costs down and orders moving fast.
The Result: Genuine products with full manufacturer warranty — delivered fast, without paying inflated big-box, supply-house, or bloated online-warehouse markups for the same parts.
CheapSprinklers Product Guarantee How we guarantee authenticity and warranty coverage
All products sold by CheapSprinklers are brand new and factory sealed. This Weathermatic 2-Wire Decoder Controller (SL9696TW) is sourced directly from Weathermatic 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 Weathermatic 2-Wire Decoder 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 Weathermatic 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 2-Wire Decoder Controller, you’re fully supported by CheapSprinklers and Weathermatic.
SmartWire 96-Zone 2-Wire Fixed Zone Count Smart Controller
- Automatic ET Adjustments
- Customizable Decoder Addresses
- On-Board Decoder Diagnostics
- SmartLink Network Ready
DECODER MODULE FEATURES
- Connections for up to 3 different 2-Wire paths for maximum installation flexibility
- LED display and status lights for programming, operation status, and troubleshooting with error codes
- Programs and operates SmartWire™ SLDEC Series decoders
DECODER FEATURES
- 1, 2, and 4 valve decoders available (Sold Separately)
- Decodes signals from controller to open and close valves
- Input voltage 24 – 28 volts from 2-Wire path
- Shock resistant
- Surge protection
- Fully programmable for valve addresses using on-board controller programming feature
- Freeze/heat resistant (-20° to 60°C)
- 14 gauge PVC-coated connecting wires
- Sealed electrical components for protection from water and dirt
- Operates valves to a maximum of 100’ (30m) from decoder
- Diagnoses and reports failed solenoids
- Auto shut-down if communication is lost
How it Works
Wiring Sizes
BASIC FEATURES
- 4 independent programs – each stacks or can operate simultaneously
- 8 start times per program
- Indoor/outdoor rated
- Zone run times settable from 1 min. to 9 hrs. 55 min.
- Rain/freeze sensing on/off button with tri-color LED indicator
- Rain delay of 1 – 7 days
- SLW5/SLW1 Weather Station rain delay programmable from 0 – 99 hours
- Seasonal % adjust by program, by month
- Omit time of day window, day(s) of week, and up to 7 calendar dates
- Programmable zone-to-zone delay 1 min. – 3 hrs.
- Watering days: custom days of the week, odd/even, or interval days
- Run/Soak cycles by program
- Large backlit LCD display
- Non-volatile memory – with no battery required
- Internal transformer with pre-installed 6’ line cord (SL1600, SL1620 only)
- 2 simultaneous watering modes: basic mode and smart mode. Each zone can run in either mode independent of other zones, even in the same program.
- Basic mode: user controlled conventional operation
- Smart mode: daily automatic programming adjustments
- 5 user-selectable languages
- Simultaneous solenoid operation: 3 solenoids (SL1600), 5 solenoids (SL4800)
- Internal 120VAC/230VAC transformer with pre-installed 6' line cord. Commercial Terminal block, On/Off power switch and LED Status Indicator.
SMART WATERING FEATURES
- ZIP Code input or latitude input
- Sprinkler type input
- Plant type input
- Soil type input
- More/less ET tuning
- Watering run times
- Review menu displays accumulated ET deficits by zone
- Display maximum run time and minimum soak time
- Displays temperature readings (daily high/low) for previous 5 days
- Accumulates total run times by zone from the last reset date
- Clear deficits for all zones
- Extended rain delay programmable from 0 – 99 hours
MANUAL OPERATION
- Manual test runs each zone with zone run times from 10 sec. – 10 min.
- Manual zone operation of a single zone (1 min. to 9 hrs. 55 min.)
- Push button manual start of a program from control panel
ON-SITE DIAGNOSTIC/TROUBLESHOOTING FEATURES
- Fault review displays all faults, including open and shorted zones
- Test function using on-board multi-meter
- Built-in valve locator
- Backtrack Stored Program™
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- Zone-to-zone delay
- Master valve timing sequence with zone valve programmable
- Master valve/pump start operation assignable On/Off by zone
- Clear program function
- Clear all function
- Grow-in program
- Two independently programmed master valves
- Normally open or normally closed master valve operation
- Real time milliamp display
- Flow sensor data review (requires SmartLink® Aircard)
- Real time flow display (requires SmartLink® Aircard)
Manuals & Instructions
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