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BIC 2/4/6
User Manual
Landscape Irrigation Controller
Drip Irrigation | Micro Sprinklers | Sprinklers
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Table of Contents
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1.Components Identification 3
2. LCD Display and Keypad 7
3. Initialization 9
4. Setting Irrigation Programs 11
5. Irrigating by Days Interval 16
6. Setting Irrigation EVEN/ODD Days 17
7. Operating Group of Valves 18
8. Manual Irrigation 19
9. Resetting or Suspending the Controller 20
10. Connecting the Rain Sensor 20
11. Replacing the Batteries 21
12. Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repairs 22
13. Bermad Warranty 23
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Thank you for purchasing BERMAD’s BIC 2/4/6 Irrigation Controller.
This manual describes how to get the BIC 2/4/6 Controller up and
running quickly.
After reading this manual and becoming familiar with the Controller’s
basic functionality the user may further use this manual as a reference
for the controller’s less common features and operations.
About the Controller
The BIC 2/4/6 control a two, four or six irrigation stations (according to
the specific model purchased). To each station the user can assign an
irrigation program that defines the start time and the irrigation duration.
The controller is powered by two AA Alkaline batteries that can last for up
to 3 years. The controller includes a rain sensor connection for efficient
and economical water usage.
The controller enclosed in a compact, outdoor waterproof housing that
protects it from the elements.
General
1. Components Identification
1. Controller’s Cover
2. Quick reference sticker
3. LCD display with icon based functions
4. 7 buttons keypad used for
programming, system on/off, manual
run and reviewing programs.
5. Batteries compartment cover for
two AA alkaline batteries (not included).
6. Controllers model sticker
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Typical Irrigation System
The controller is integrated in the irrigation system head (not supplied
with the controller) that includes:
1. Irrigation valves
2. Connection box for wiring the valves
3. BIC 2/4/6 Controller
4. Optional Main valve that opens before the first irrigation valve
and closes after the last valve completed its irrigation duration.
5. Wiring conduit for connecting the valves and the rain sensor
6. Additional components for regulation, filtration and air release from
the flowing water.
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Controller’s Wiring
The controller is supplied with bundle of labeled wires.
1. Connect the Red wire of the valve to the Red wire of the controller that is
labeled with the corresponding valve number.
2. Connect the Red wire of the main valve to the Orange wire of the controller
that is labeled “Main”.
3. Connect the Black wires of all the valves to the two controller Black wires
labeled “Common”.
Remark: Use proper wire connectors and
junction box for protecting the electrical
connections from the elements.
רוחש
רוחש
םותכ
רוחש
םודא
םודא
םודא
םודא
םודא
םודא
םודא
1
2
3
4
5
6
ישאר
ףתושמ
ףתושמ
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red Orange
Black Black
Black
Common
Common
Main
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Valve Operation Handle
The valve includes an operation handle that allows the user to:
●Manually operate the valve - OPEN or CLOSE positions
●Automatically operate the valve - AUTO position
Remark: for operating the valve via the controller the handle must be in
the AUTO position.
CLOSE
רוגס
עובק
OPEN
חותפ
עובק
AUTO
ידי לע הלעפה
רקבה
AUTO
OPEN CLOSE
Operation
by the
controller
Constantly
Opened
Constantly
Closed
IMPORTENT: In order to shift back from manually "Open" to "Auto" you
must first turn the selector to "Close" position and then back to "Auto".
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Button Description
ENTER/EXIT Adjustment Mode
Left/Right
Increase/Decrease the selected value
Run ON/OFF Program
Start/Stop manual irrigation
Keypad
The Keypad is used for programming and operating the controller. The
following Icons appear at the various sections of this user manual, they
represent the various actual keys of the controller’s keypad.
2. LCD Display and Keypad
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LCD
1. Set Irrigation Days Icon –Select specific irrigation days, odd/even
days or irrigation in up to every 30 days interval.
2. Rain Delay Icon – Appears during rainfall or when the Yellow cable
loop is cut; the irrigation is suspended.
3. Irrigation Status Icon – Appears when the controller is irrigating.
4. Time and Date Icon - appears when the current time and date are
displayed in the middle of the screen.
5. Battery Level Indicator – Flashes when the batteries are low and need
to be replaced.
6. Valve Number Icon - During operation displays the irrigating valve
number. During programming displays the number of the valve to be
programmed.
7. Manual Start Icon – Appears when the manual start button is pressed.
8. Rain Delay Icon – Enables irrigation delay from 1 to 99 days, irrigation
resumes automatically.
9. Main Valve Icon - Appears when the main valve is defined.
10. Irrigation Percentage Icon - Appears during setting irrigation as a
percentage of the regular program.
11. Run-time Icon – Select irrigation duration from 1 minute up to 5 hours
and 59 minutes.
12. Start-time Icon – Set up to 5 start times per day.
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3. Initialization
This chapter describes the operations to be done during
the first start-up of the controller.
Installing the Batteries
1. Open the batteries compartment cover
by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Install two, fresh, brand name, AA alkaline
batteries (not included).
Attention: note for the proper polarity direction as marked on the bottom
of the controller’s housing.
3. Insert and screw the batteries cover clockwise. Tighten the cover firmly
with hand force only. The controller display starts with the day, PM, and
the hour digit flashing. The controller is ready for programming.
Setting the current Time and Date
Perform the following actions when the Time/Date display is flashing:
1. Use the and buttons to set the Time.
Please note the AM/PM labels as they changed after the hour 12.
2. Press the button
The minutes digits start flashing
3. Use the and buttons to set the Minutes.
4. Press the button to move to
the Date values display
Please note that the date format is American; Month, then Day and finally
the Year. The day of the week is automatically set according to the date set.
5. Use the and buttons to set the Month (1).
6. Press the button to move to the
Day value display (2).
7. Use the and buttons to set the Day.
8. Press the button to move to the
Year value display (3).
9. Use the and buttons to set the Year.
10. Press the Icon to return to the main screen.
Remark: In order to ensure proper operation make sure that the controller
time and date are matching the actual current time and date.
For setting the Time/Date press the Icon at the main screen.
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AM 12
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PM 12
The Main Screen
The main screen is displayed during the
controller’s regular operation and is used as a
start point for the programming process as
described in the following paragraphs.
The main screen displays the following:
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Day of the week (3).
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System Time (2)
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Information about the irrigating valves (1) or to be irrigating today.
Setting the Time format
In order to change the time format from the main screen:
1. At the main screen press the
button for three seconds until the Time/Date
icon switches the time format. (The AM/PM label disappears at the 24h format).
Main Valve Definition
Whenever the main valve is defined as active, its icon will appear on the screen.
The main valve will open automatically with the opening of any valve.
To define the main valve as active, at the main screen press the
button for 3
seconds until the main valve icon appears on the screen.
Main valve
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