Bundle includes Rain8net module (10010) , transformer, & RS232 cable.

The Rain8net is a modular 8-zone sprinkler controller module that can be controlled over the Internet by any computer. It is capable of driving standard 24VAC irrigation valves directly.

Additional modules may be daisy chained to provide control and 24 VAC power to as many as 2040 irrigation zones from a single COM or USB port.

Turn on or off each of the zone individually
Turn off all zones on a specific module
Turn off all zones on all modules
Get the current status of all zones
Default run timer for each zone to prevent over watering

There is a single RS232 connection between the controlling computer and the "master" Rain8. The distance between the computer and the controller is up to 1000' and requires only 3 wires: TX, RX and GND.

The 24VAC power and network communications are transferred from master to slave-to-slave etc.

The network connection for the slave units is an 8 conductor RJ45. Each slave has a pair of these modular jacks to pass on data and power to the next one in a daisy chain. Each slave also has a RS232 connection that is used only to assign the address during the initial configuration.

Software features:

Just a few of the many items that are accessible over the Internet using WGL supplied software and a computer.

Set run time for each zone from 15 seconds to 3 hours
Five independent irrigation programs
Set start time and day for each program
Get the current status of all zones