The Rain8 is a full featured, 8 zone irrigation controller that may be
linked together to provide a maximum of 256 zones of operation. A must
for automating lawn sprinkler systems.
The X10 Rain8 requires the use of a home automation program (or any
X10 control device) to generate X10 power line carrier signals to
start and stop each zone. The actual timing controls are located in
the controlling device. This provides an easy means of adjusting run
times for seasonal irrigation changes. As a safeguard, the user can
set the maximum "valve on" time for each zone anywhere from 1 second
to 250 minutes. This guarantees that the sprinkler valve will turn off
even in the absence of an X10 OFF command. As each sprinkler valve has
its own default setting, this guarantees a minimum of wasted water in
the event of a lost X10 signal.
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Compatibility
Architecture: PPC