Invert the controller and use firm pressure to lift the battery compartment cover (1).Holding the upper section of the controller above the mechanical handle, use a firm upward twist to release the controller from the skirt.Screw the swivel fitting (3) (not included) of the hydraulic valve onto the filter and use the nipple fitting (5) to connect the other end to the irrigation system. When installing the controller (4) in the irrigation system, a filter (2) (not included) must also be installed between the main irrigation system valve (1) and the controller. Installing the Controller in the Irrigation System Note: Before assembling the controller flush the irrigation system Hydraulic valve Setting Up the Irrigation Controller.If the controller appears in the app but is unable to connect, try connecting with another phone to identify the problem Resetting the controller.Close the app (which will also not run in the background) and restart it.– If the controller appears in the list, turn it off and turn on Bluetooth on the phone – If the controller does not appear in the list, restart the controller Go to the Bluetooth settings on the phone, and make sure the controller is in the list of devices.Make sure that ‘Location Services is turned on.Make sure you give permission to ‘Location Services’ when installing the app.When the pairing is complete, the phone and the controller are connected, and the app screen is displayed. Type in the pairing code and then tap ok.On the controller, a Bluetooth icon is displayed, followed by a 4-digit code.The pairing code will appear on the irrigation controller screen for about 10 seconds only
If no controller is shown, tap scan for timers. Under unpaired timers, tap the name of your controller’s model.If the app prompts you to turn on Bluetooth, tap OK to confirm*.
Download and install the Galcon BT application from the stores or by scanning the barcode.syncs automatically with the controller.įollow these steps to pair your smartphone: Insert appropriate batteries to the controller.
This has made Galcon a global leader of Smart Irrigation.12.2 Related Manuals / Resources Pairing Your Smartphone with Galcon Controllers Thousands of other customers are lowering costs and improve the beauty of their facilities with Galcon Smart at a variety of locations such as Fox Studios Hollywood, Shanghai’s tallest tower, Milan Expo 2015, famous resorts and hotels, colleges and universities, school districts and many others in every type of climate. Agricultural growers and farmers are already saving water and money with Galcon Smart from the drought stricken vineyards of the Napa Valley to the farms in Australia. Galcon Smart controllers are proven to save 30% and more on water costs by automatically adjusting the irrigation schedule with changing weather conditions” says Cohen. “The primary advantage Galcon Smart gives you is precision and that means highly efficient irrigation that virtually eliminates wasted water.
“Galcon Smart offers complete control in the palm of the hand by offering a complementary mobile Apps for iOS and Android based devices “says Ron Cohen, Galcon Products Manager. “We are proud to offer our customers the most comprehensive and innovative line of smart controllers that enables them to monitor and control every aspect of their water usage from anywhere in the world – at anytime” says Rubin. “Efficiency today means communication, connectivity and remote management.” Says Sagi Rubin, Galcon CEO. Galcon Smart is a new line of WiFi, Bluetooth, Radio and Cellular based irrigation controllers for the Residential, Turf & Landscape and Agriculture markets. Galcon Smart brings the Internet of Things, into the modern world of irrigation.
Galcon, a leading manufacturer of computerized irrigation controllers and systems for use in residential, commercial and agricultural applications announced in a company press release the launch of a full line of connected smart irrigation controllers.