Melnor 15043C WiFi Aquatimer Control Unit User Manual

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This guide will help you connect your

WiFi AquaTimer to your home WiFi network using a

smartphone or tablet.

After the initial setup, you can program your timer from

a smart phone, tablet or computer.

If at any time you need assistance, feel free to

contact our support toll-free at:

844-MELNOR1 (844-635-6671)

or by email at: wisupport@melnor.com

2After opening the package, please ensure you

have all parts.

• Valve Unit

• Control Unit

• Yellow Setup Tool

• Power Adapter

Install batteries in the Valve Unit.

You will need to supply

4 alkaline AA batteries.

Ensure the battery

cover is locked.

Note: Do not use lithium

or rechargable batteries in this product.

Determine the best location for the

Control Unit. The Control Unit will

need to be plugged in at all times.

It needs to be located in an area that

has good WiFi signal as well as within

200 feet of the Valve Unit.

Walls, electrical equipment and other

materials may aect this range.

On your smart device, download and

install the “Melnor AquaTimer

Conguration” app.

Before launching the app,

proceed to step 8.

The app is only used to

connect the timer to your home

WiFi network.

Ensure that your smartphone or tablet is connected

to the WiFi network you want to use

for your WiFi AquaTimer.

If not, switch your WiFi

network in the smart

device settings.

This is for setup only. Once

connected, you can control

your timer from anywhere.

Use the included power

adapter to connect the

Control Unit to an

indoor wall outlet.

You should see

ashing LED lights,

alternating between

“STATUS” and

“CONFIG”.

Setup Guide

If you discover that you are missing a part, please contact us:

844-MELNOR1 or wisupport@melnor.com

Remove the Yellow Setup Tool from the bottom

of the Control Unit and gently push it into the

“Setup” button until the

“CONFIG” light is lit solid

and the “STATUS”

light goes out.

Go to: www.wiaquatimer.com

Click on “Register” on the top menu bar.

Follow the prompts to setup your account.

Once registered, you will need to log in using the

password you just created.

Note: It is important for you to remember your login

information. You will need to access this website to

program and review your WiFi AquaTimer.

You no longer need the Melnor AquaTimer

Conguration app. You can turn it o and uninstall it

at anytime. If you ever need to setup your timer on

another WiFi network, you can easily reinstall the app.

Moving forward, everything

can be completed using

any web browser on a smart

phone, tablet or computer.

The website will then prompt you to enter the serial

number of your Control Unit.

You can nd the 12-character serial number on the

back of the Control Unit.

SSID Network Name

Password xxxxxx

Gateway IP Address 192.168.000.000

Start

10 Enter the network

password for your WiFi

home network.

The app will use this

information to add your

WiFi AquaTimer to

your WiFi home

network.

Press “Start”.

SSID Network Name

Password xxxxxx

Gateway IP Address 192.168.000.000

Start

Launch the app.

Beside “SSID” you should

see the name of your WiFi

home network.

If you don’t see the

correct network name,

your smart device is not

connected to the WiFi

network.

Next, you enter your postal code.

This information is used to provide

local weather information.

On the Control Unit, watch for the Cong light to

go out and the Status light to begin ashing.

This process may take several minutes. Please be

patient.

Congratulations, the Control Unit

is now connected to your

home WiFi network.

Note: Depending on your network,

the app may or may not conrm the

connection. If the Status light has started blinking,

the unit is connected.

Zone1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4

Zone

Start Water

Water For (min)

Water Every

Eco Mode

A zone is what is watered from one of the timer outlets.

You can easily name Zones under Setup.

Select the Start Time of the rst watering cycle of the day.

All watering cycles must be complete by 11:59 p.m.

How many minutes would you like to water?

How often do you want to water?

Once every 4 , 6, 8 or 12 hours -or-

Once every 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 days?

Saves water by repeatedly opening and closing the

valve during the watering cycle, allowing more soak-in

and less run o. (ON/OFF)

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Simple Program

Use this grid to determine your watering

needs before you begin programming.

The website will then prompt you to enter the

4-character serial number of your Valve Unit. The serial

number is printed on the bottom of the unit.

Press “Finish Registration”.

The website will take you

to the Home page.

During setup, It may

take a few minutes for all

information to be visible

on the home page.

The Valve Unit has four Zones or water outlets to attach

hoses. Each Zone can have its own watering program.

Tip: You may want to leave one outlet unprogrammed

for everyday use with a hose and nozzle.

To enter a program, click “Edit” under the Zone you

want to program.

Remember, you can now log in to your account from

any smart phone, tablet or computer.

Watering programs can be either “Simple” or

“Advanced.” The grid below is to help you plan your

watering before you begin programming.

For “Advanced” programming, after clicking “Edit”,

change the Zone Editing Mode from “Simple” to

“Advanced.” This will provide additional

programming options.

Attach the Valve Unit to an outside faucet. Firmly

tighten the coupling nut. Do not overtighten.

Turn the faucet on and leave it

on while the timer is in place.

Attach a hose to each outlet you

want to use. You can then attach

sprinklers, soaker hoses or drip

style watering systems.

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Zone1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4

Zone A zone is what is watered from one of the timer outlets.

You can easily name Zones under Setup.

Watering Mode

Select Day(s)

to Water

Select from Multiple Days (to select specic days of the

week); Even Days (even numbered calendar days); Odd

Days (odd numbered calendar days)

If you selected Multiple Days above, choose which days

you want to water. Each watering cycle can be dierent.

Start Water

Water For (min)

Eco Mode

Select the Start Time for each watering cycle. All watering

cycles must be complete by 11:59 p.m. In Advanced

Mode, each cycle can have its own start time.

How many minutes would you like to water? In

Advanced Mode, each cycle can have its own watering

duration.

Saves water by repeatedly opening and closing the

valve during the watering cycle, allowing more soak-in

and less run o. (ON/OFF) In Advanced Mode you can

determine specic lengths for the watering (ECO Time

On) and soaking periods (ECO Time O).

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Advanced Program

Use this grid to determine your watering

needs before you begin programming.

FCC 15.19(a) (3): This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC 15.105 (b): This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC 15.21: CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations not approved by the responsible party could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons

and not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.

FCC 15.105 (b): Conformité aux normes FCC Cet équipement a été testé et trouvé conforme aux limites pour un dispositif

numérique de classe B, conformément à la Partie 15 des règlements de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues pour fournir une

protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans une installation résidentielle.

Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre des fréquences radio et, s’il n’est pas installé et utilisé conformément ment

aux instructions du fabricant, peut causer des interferences nuisibles aux communications radio.

Rien ne garantit cependant que l’interférence ne se produira pas dans une installation particulière. Si cet équipement

provoque des interférences nuisibles à la réception radio ou de télévision, qui peut être déterminé en comparant et en

l’éteignant, l’utilisateur est encouragé à essayer de corriger les interférence par une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes:

• Réorienter ou déplacer l’antenne de réception.

• Augmenter la distance entre l’équipement et le récepteur.

• Branchez l’appareil dans une prise sur un circuit différent de celui auquel le récepteur est connecté.

• Consultez votre revendeur ou un technicien radio / TV pour assistance.Avertissement

Les changements ou modiﬁﬁcations à cet appareil sans expressément approuvée par la partie responsable de conformité

pourraient annuler l’autorité de l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.

FCC 15.21: ATTENTION : Tout changement ou toute modiﬁcation n’ayant pas reçu l’approbation du responsable peut annuler

l’autorisation donnée à l’utilisateur de se servir de cet équipement.

Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada exempt de licence Rss standard(s).

Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1) cet appareil ne peut causer d’interférences, et

(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris des interférences qui peuvent provoquer un fonctionnement

indésirable du périphérique.

Melnor, Inc., 109 Tyson Drive, Winchester, Virginia 22603, U.S.A.

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