Rain Sensor

Starbuck rain receivers are located on the outside of each of the FIVE controllers. The wireless sensors are out of the way of domestic water spray and are mounted on a nearby street sign. ALL Starbuck controllers are hooked up to a rain sensor which will shut down that clock when enough rain (about 0.12") has been measured by the sensor. The clock should stay off until the sensor "dries out". All controllers are locked. If you need to access to the controllers (ie, the combination) go here.

The Sensor

The Reciever

CONTROLLER and RAIN SENSOR LOCATIONS
(All controllers are Irritrol MCPLUS with year placed in service)
CLOCK A - (2006) 4533 Mirage – Program 1 & 2
CLOCK B - (2006) 4503 Silver Wing
CLOCK C - (2000) 4503 Silver Wing
CLOCK D - (2000) 4518 Silver Gate
CLOCK E - (2006) 4518 Silver Gate – Program 1 & 2

Location of the Irrigation clocks, Rain Sensors and shut off valves

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The Rain Sensor is located on the outside of the Controller panel.

Receiver Lights (LED) Indications

Normal – ALL Lights OFF

Watering Suspended - RED SOLID LED

The Red LED becomes solid if the Transmitter is activated while the Receiver is in the Bypass or Monitor Mode.

No Signal – YELLOW SOLID LED

The Transmitter retransmits its current state several times a day. If the Receiver does not receive two consecutive transmissions, then the Yellow LED becomes solid to indicate a loss of signal. The LED will turn off if the Transmitter becomes activated. Possible causes include low batteries, radio frequency interference, and physical obstacles.

Sensor Bypass – GREEN SOLID LED

The Green LED becomes solid if the Receiver is put into the Bypass Mode. Until a change of state is received from the Transmitter or the user toggles the Receiver back to Monitor Mode, the irrigation system will operate independently from the WRS.

Test Mode – RED FLASHING LED

The Red LED flashes when the Receiver has successfully received the test signal from the Transmitter. Once the test signal is received, the Receiver will continue to flash the Red LED for two and a half (2.5) minutes. The flashing LED will turn off if the Receiver changes mode.

Low Battery – YELLOW FLASHING LED

The expected life of the battery is 3 years. The yellow LED begins to flash when approximately two and a half years of battery life have been depleted. Changing the batteries will reset the low battery indicator.

Program Mode – GREEN FLASHING LED

When the Bypass Switch on the Receiver is held for more than three seconds, the Green LED will begin to blink rapidly. If the button is then released, the Receiver will enter the Program Mode, which is indicated by the Green LED blinking approximately once per second. The Green LED will turn off if the Receiver Bypass Switch is pushed again or the Transmitter becomes activated.