ORBIT B-hyve 8-Zone Smart Indoor Sprinkler Controller User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: Orbit

Table of Contents

ORBIT B-hyve 8-Zone Smart Indoor Sprinkler Controller
Contents in the Box
The B-hyve® App
Controller Installation
Connect Valve Wires
Programming and Operation
FCC
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ORBIT B-hyve 8-Zone Smart Indoor Sprinkler Controller

Contents in the Box

Wi-Fi Indoor Sprinkler Controller
Screwdriver
Mounting Screws and Anchors
Transformer
Quick Start Guide
Conduit Cover

The B-hyve® App

Install the B-hyve® app on your smart device

Controller Installation

Select a location Choose a location near power and away from direct sunlight, if possible. This location should also have a good Wi-Fi signal. You can check this using a smart phone. (Find a location that has a minimum of two bars.)

Note : If replacing a controller, it is helpful to take a photo of the wires before you remove them from the old controller.

Mount the controller Install a screw (included) into the wall. Use the expanding anchors (included) for plaster, masonry or dry wall installations. Hang the controller on the installed screw using the keyhole slot. Level the controller and use the second screw in one of the preformed mounting holes to secure the controller

Connect Valve Wires

Prepare wire Strip 13mm (1/2in) of insulation from each wire.
Connect wires Attach one wire from each valve to a Common (COM) wire and the other wires to a numbered terminal (only one wire per terminal). ORBIT
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Controller Installation–Connecting to Wi-Fi

Plug in your Orbit® B-hyve® controller Once your B-hyve® controller is plugged into the power source, it will automatically look to pair with your smart device. The will begin to blink blue. This indicates that your controller is ready to pair with your smart device. Ensure that your smart device has Bluetooth® turned on.

Connect to your Orbit® B-hyve® controller Open your B-hyve® app, create an account or login, and follow the stepby-step process to add and set up your device. The B-hyve® app will connect to your device and you will, then, be guided to connect to your home Wi-Fi network.

Connect to your Wi-Fi network Select your network from the list and enter the password for the network to connect your controller to your Wi-Fi signal. When connected, the will illuminate solid white indicating a successful pairing

Programming and Operation

Programming the controller The app has help screens and video to assist you with Wi-Fi connections, programming, smart watering and other general questions you may have.

Note : Your programmed schedules are stored both in the app and on the controller. Watering will continue, if Wi-Fi connection is lost.

Manual Operation All programming and full functionality of the controller are available in the B-hyve® app. If you have the need, there are some basic operations you can perform directly at your controller

Function	Button Press

MANUAL WATERING

| Hold until (water ALL stations) appears, then release.

Quickly press again until desired station appears.

Default watering is 10 min. per station.

CANCEL STATION| Press     once to cancel current station.
RAIN DELAY| Set in app;     blinks yellow and appears.
ON/OFF| Hold     for 10 sec. until    turns white.
HARD RESET| Quickly press     5 times.

Need Help?

If you encounter a problem, please use the following resources before retuning your B-hyve to the store. Scan the QR Code for access to a full user manual, videos, and more.

EU & UKCA Declaration of Conformity

Orbit Irrigation Products, LLC
915 N. Overland Rd., North Salt Lake,
UT 84054 USA
Declares under our sole responsibility, that the product:
B-hyve® Smart Wi-Fi Indoor Sprinkler Controller

Complies with the following:
European Directives 2014/53/EU and UKCA Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, SI 2017:1206 (as amended by SI 2019:696) with reference to the following standards:

IEC (EN) 60730-1:2013
IEC (EN) 60730-2-7:2010
BS EN & EN 50663:2017
EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3
EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4
BS EN & EN 55032:2015/A11:2020
BS EN & EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019
BS EN 55035:2017/A11:2020
EN 300 328 V2.2.2

FCC

FCC and IC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning : Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note: 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 of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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

This device meets the FCC and IC requirements for RF exposure in public or controlled environments. The end user is advised to maintain a distance of 20 cm from the controller and any personnel to ensure compliance with RF exposure regulations. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003