johgee HCT-379 4-Output Digital Irrigation Computer User Manual

1. Introdução

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, programming, and operation of your johgee HCT-379 4-Output Digital Irrigation Computer. This device is designed to automate watering for various applications, including gardens, lawns, and greenhouses, offering flexible and independent control over four separate watering zones.

Image: The johgee HCT-379 irrigation computer highlighting its key features.

2. Informações de segurança

• Certifique-se de que o dispositivo esteja instalado com segurança para evitar desprendimento acidental.
• Do not submerge the device in water. While it is IPX5 waterproof, prolonged submersion can cause damage.
• Use only 1.5V AA alkaline batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries or different battery types.
• Keep the device out of reach of children and pets to prevent unintended operation.
• Disconnect the device from the faucet and store it indoors during freezing temperatures to prevent damage.

3. Conteúdo da embalagem

Verifique se todos os itens estão presentes na embalagem:

• johgee HCT-379 4-Output Digital Irrigation Computer
• Manual do usuário
• Standard faucet connector (typically 3/4 inch)
• Additional adapters/seals (if included)

4. Produto acabadoview

The johgee HCT-379 features a large LCD display and intuitive controls for easy programming. It includes four independently controlled outlets for versatile watering.

Imagem: Frente view of the irrigation computer with display labels.

Componentes principais:

• Tela LCD: Shows current time, program settings, and status.
• Botões de controle: For navigation, setting values, and mode selection (NOW, ABCD, ESC/OFF, OK, +, -, DELAY).
• Faucet Connector: Top inlet for connecting to a standard outdoor faucet.
• Four Independent Outlets (A, B, C, D): Bottom outlets for connecting hoses to different watering zones.
• Compartimento da bateria: Located at the back, secured with a sealed cover.

5. Configuração

5.1. Instalação da bateria

1. Localize o compartimento da bateria na parte traseira do dispositivo.
2. Open the sealed battery cover.
3. Insert two (2) new 1.5V AA alkaline batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-).
4. Securely close the battery cover to maintain the IPX5 waterproof rating.

Image: Steps for battery insertion and device installation.

5.2. Connecting to the Faucet

1. Certifique-se de que a torneira externa esteja fechada.
2. Thread the top connector of the irrigation computer onto your faucet. Hand-tighten until secure. Do not overtighten.
3. Turn on your faucet fully to ensure adequate water pressure to the timer.

5.3. Connecting Hoses to Outlets

1. Attach your garden hoses or irrigation lines to the four independent outlets (A, B, C, D) at the bottom of the device.
2. Certifique-se de que todas as conexões estejam firmes para evitar vazamentos.

6. Instruções de operação

6.1. Compreendendo o visor

The LCD display provides all necessary information for programming and monitoring. Familiarize yourself with the indicators:

• AGORA: Hora atual.
• ABCD: Indicates which output zone(s) are currently selected or being programmed.
• TEMPO DE INÍCIO: The programmed time for watering to begin.
• QUANTO TEMPO: The duration of watering for a selected zone (1 second to 360 minutes).
• COM QUE FREQUÊNCIA: The frequency of watering (1 hour to 23 hours, or 1 day to 15 days).
• NEXT START: Time remaining until the next scheduled watering cycle.
• Indicador de bateria: Mostra a autonomia restante da bateria.
• Ícone de bloqueio infantil: Indicates if the child lock is active.
• Rain Delay Icon: Indicates if rain delay is active.

6.2. Configurando a hora atual

1. Pressione o AGORA button. The current time will flash.
2. Use o + e - botões para ajustar a hora.
3. Imprensa OK Para confirmar a hora e passar para os minutos.
4. Use o + e - botões para ajustar os minutos.
5. Imprensa OK Para salvar a hora atual.

6.3. Programming Watering Schedules (Zones A, B, C, D)

Each of the four outlets can be programmed independently.

1. Pressione o ABCD button to select the zone you wish to program (A, B, C, or D). The selected zone will flash.
2. Imprensa OK to enter programming mode for that zone.
3. Definir hora de início: The 'START TIME' will flash. Use + e - para ajustar a hora, então OK to confirm and move to minutes. Adjust minutes and press OK.
4. Set Watering Duration ('HOW LONG'): The 'HOW LONG' value will flash. Use + e - to set the watering duration from 1 second to 360 minutes. Press OK.
5. Set Watering Frequency ('HOW OFTEN'): The 'HOW OFTEN' value will flash. Use + e - to set the frequency from 1 hour to 23 hours, or 1 day to 15 days. Press OK to save the program for the selected zone.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for each zone (A, B, C, D) you wish to program.

Image: Programming options for watering duration and frequency across multiple zones.

6.4. Modo de rega manual

This mode allows immediate watering without affecting your programmed schedules.

1. Pressione o water faucet icon button (usually labeled with a faucet symbol).
2. Use o ABCD button to select the desired output zone(s) for manual watering.
3. Use o + e - buttons to set the manual watering duration.
4. Imprensa OK to start manual watering. The selected zone(s) will begin watering for the set duration.
5. Para interromper a rega manual prematuramente, pressione o water faucet icon button novamente ou ESC/DESLIGADO.

Image: Activating manual watering mode.

6.5. Modo de atraso por chuva

The device does not have an automatic rain sensor. Rain delay must be activated manually to pause scheduled watering during rainfall.

1. Pressione e segure o ATRASO botão por 3 segundos.
2. Use o + e - buttons to select the desired delay duration (e.g., 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours).
3. Imprensa OK to confirm. The rain delay icon will appear on the display, and all programmed watering cycles will be paused for the selected duration.
4. Para cancelar o atraso por chuva, pressione e segure o botão. ATRASO button again for 3 seconds, then set the delay to '0' or press ESC/DESLIGADO.

Image: Rain delay mode activated on the irrigation computer.

6.6. Função de bloqueio para crianças

To prevent accidental changes to your settings, activate the child lock.

1. Pressione e segure o lock icon button for 3 seconds. The lock icon will appear on the display.
2. Para desbloquear, pressione e segure o lock icon button again for 3 seconds. The lock icon will disappear.

6.7. Manual Valve Operation (Video Demonstration)

This video demonstrates how to manually open and close the valves on the irrigation computer.

Video: Demonstration of manually opening and closing the valves on the johgee HCT-379 irrigation computer. This shows how to test water flow through each output.

7. Manutenção

7.1. Limpeza

• Limpe o exterior do dispositivo com um pano macio e úmidoamp pano. Não use produtos de limpeza abrasivos ou solventes.
• Periodically check the filter screen in the faucet connector for debris and clean if necessary to maintain optimal water flow.

7.2. Armazenamento de inverno

• Before the first frost, disconnect the irrigation computer from the faucet and hoses.
• Remove the batteries to prevent corrosion.
• Store the device in a dry, frost-free location indoors.

8. Solução De Problemas

9. Especificações

• Modelo: HCT-379
• Marca: joe gee
• Número de saídas: 4 (independently controlled)
• Duração da rega: 1 segundo para 360 minutos
• Frequência de rega: 1 hora a 15 dias
• Fonte de energia: 2 x 1.5V AA Alkaline Batteries (not included)
• Classificação à prova d'água: IPX5
• Material: Reinforced Nylon Fiber
• Dimensões do produto: 14.2 x 16.4 x 7.4 cm
• Peso: 890 gramas

10. Garantia e Suporte

For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the contact details provided with your purchase or visit the official johgee webGuarde o comprovante de compra como prova de aquisição.