Aeon Matrix PRO19 Series Smart Sprinkler Controller User Guide

Yardian Pro Smart Sprinkler Controller

PRO19 Series Smart Sprinkler Controller

User Guide

Digital version user guide

https://www.yardian.com/download/

Download the Yardian app

https://apps.apple.com/app/yardian/id1086042787https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeonmatrix.yapp

What’s in the Box

1. Yardian Pro, the controller
   Yardian must be connected to the power adapter included.Output| 24VAC, Max. 1A
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   Operating Temperature| -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
2. Power adapter
   Input| 100 – 240VAC, 50 – 60Hz
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   Output| 36VDC, 1.66A
3. Power cord
4. Labeling stickers
5. Wall screws and anchors
   Screw| Ø3/16 x 1”
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A Main LED
B Wi-Fi reset button
C Terminal blocks
D Select button
E Run/Stop button
F Zones LED
G Product label
H Power supply port
I Ethernet port
J USB port
K Reboot button

Select Button and Run/Stop Button

Select button
Run/Stop button
Auto Scan

• Press/hold Select and Run/Stop at the same time
  ◦ LED in green: solenoid valve attached
  ◦ LED in red: faulty solenoid valve detected (overcurrent)

Instant Control

• Click Select on the top to specify a zone in Zone Selection Mode (LED in green).
• Press/hold Select for over 1 second to switch between Zone Selection Mode and Time Selection Mode (LED in red).
• Click Select to specify duration in min(s) in Time Selection Mode.
• Click Run/Stop to run the zone. To stop watering anytime, press/hold Run/Stop for over 3 seconds.

Reboot Button and Wi-Fi Reset Button

Reboot Button
Press to reboot the system Wi-Fi Reset Button
Press and hold for around 5 seconds, release when the LED is blinking green and blue.
Reset Wi-Fi Reset to factory default
Press and hold for around 10 seconds, release when the LED turns red.

Main LED Indicator

System
Booting Up Initializing Firmware Updating (Do not turn off power) Reboot Required (Press the Reboot Button) Reboot Required – Action Failed (Press the Reboot Button) Wi-Fi Station Mode
Connecting to Your Router Connected to the Internet Watering Wi-Fi AP Mode
Access Point Mode Watering Ethernet
Connected to the Internet Watering

Understand Your Irrigation System

Yardian Pro with the Weatherproof Outdoor Enclosure

https://www.yardian.com /yardian-weatherproof-outdoor-enclosure/

The Yardian Installation

Set up your Yardian in a few easy steps
The Yardian should be mounted less than 6.5 feet (2 meters) from the floor for easier accessibility.
1 Step
Replace your old controller
Take a picture of your current wiring. This will help you identify the correct sequence of wires. Exposed sprinkler wires with 24VAC could generate an electric shock in wet locations. Please ask your retailer or contractor if sprinkler accessories may be needed. Disconnect your old controller and remove sprinkler wires. Adhere a numeric labeling sticker to tag each associated wire for easy identification.
Remove your old controller from the wall.

• Zones – wires connected to zone valves
• Common – common wire or ground wire
• Rain Sensor – optional
• Master Valve – optional

2 Step
Install your Yardian controller
Open the top cover.
Mount your Yardian to the desired location.Mark the wall for the screws. Mount the Yardian with the screws.
Connect sprinkler wires according to the corresponding labels. Please specify your rain sensor type (normally open or closed) in the app if applicable.
If you attach more than 1 solenoid to a zone, please check your solenoid specifications and make sure the overall current consumption does not exceed 0.9A. Plug the power cord into the home outlet.Close the top cover. CAUTION
This product contains CR1225 battery. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type
3 Step
Download the Yardian app
Create an account.
Sign in the Yardian app with your account.

https://apps.apple.com/app/yardian/id1086042787https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeonmatrix.yapp

4 Step
Create New Home and Add New Device
Add a home first, then add a new device.
You can always tap the “+” sign to Create New Home or Add New Device.Enter the 8-digit Yardian ID (YID) on the device. Please follow the in-app instructions to complete the procedure.
You can tap the “gear” sign to change the Home name, location, and weather station. 5 Step
Set up the Internet connection
Now you have added your Yardian device in a Home. Continue to set up the Internet connection for the Yardian.
You can choose to use an Ethernet connection (see Step 5-A) or a Wi-Fi connection (see Step 5-B).
Step 5-A Ethernet connection
Step 5-B Wi-Fi onboarding
The Ethernet connection has a higher priority than the Wi-Fi connection when an Ethernet cable is detected to be connected.
5-A Step
Ethernet connection
Connect the Ethernet cable to Yardian.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an open port on your router. Check your Yardian LED: if it turns into solid blue, it means that Yardian has successfully connected to the Internet.
Congratulations! You have completed the setup process for your Yardian.
WARNING
Software may be updated when Yardian is connected to the Internet. Please DO NOT turn off the power when the LED is blinking RED. Interrupting the software update process may result in system malfunction. 5-B Step
Wi-Fi onboarding
Keep your phone close to the Yardian device during the process.
Check the Yardian’s LED status. It should be blinking green and blue (Wi-Fi AP mode) to proceed.
If the LED is not blinking in green and blue, please press and hold the Wi-Fi reset button for 5 seconds until you see the LED blinking green and blue.
LED in purple!
If the LED has blinked green and blue for more than 15 minutes, it will turn purple. When you see the purple light, please press the reboot button to reboot the Yardian Pro. Wi-Fi connection process may vary depending on the operating system, please follow the instructions based on the operating system of your mobile device.
The Yardian app will automatically lead you to the “Wi-Fi onboarding” process. If it does not, please select the Yardian device settings card and go to “Wi- Fi onboarding”. For Android users
Allow the Yardian app to access the device’s location to get a list of available networks.The Yardian app will scan for nearby wireless signals to provide you with a list of wireless networks to choose from.
Make sure your Wi-Fi is on.
Select the Yardian SSID first.Specify your home Wi-Fi router SSID and input the password. Check the LED: if it turns into solid green, it means the Yardian has successfully connected to the Internet.
Congratulations! You have completed the setup process for your Yardian.
WARNING
Software may be updated when Yardian is connected to the Internet. Please DO NOT turn off the power when the LED is blinking RED. Interrupting the software update process may result in system malfunction. For iOS users
This step will help to build your Yardian as an Apple Home accessory as well as connect to the Internet.
Please turn on Wi-Fi (2.4GHz network), and make sure you see the YardianPro ID below “SET UP NEW DEVICE” Make sure you have installed the Apple Home app.Go to the Home app for connecting Yardian to the Wi-Fi and HomeKit network.
You can also tap the YardianPro ID below the Wi-Fi connection page in the first step. It will take you directly to Apple Home.Tap “Add Accessory” to start.
Use the HomeKit setup code on the Yardian device.
Please follow the in-app instructions to complete the configuration.Go back to the Yardian app.
Check the device status: if it shows “Online”, it means the Yardian has successfully connected to the Internet. Meanwhile, the LED will turn into solid green.
Congratulations! You have completed the setup process for your Yardian.
WARNING
Software may be updated when Yardian is connected to the Internet. Please DO NOT turn off the power when the LED is blinking RED. Interrupting the software update process may result in system malfunction.Visit www.yardian.com/app for more information about the Yardian app.
Works with Apple Homekit

How to Use the Apple Home App to Control Yardian

iOS users can also do Yardian basic controls from the Home app.
After you have done the settings in the Yardian app, go to the Home app and find Yardian, you can see switches for enabled zones.
To control this HomeKit-enabled accessory, iOS 10.0 or later is recommended.
Use of the Works with Apple HomeKit logo means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Drag the switch to run or stop watering the zone.
Tap the gear icon for zone setting. In each zone card, you can:

• Enable or disable zones
• Set watering duration for each zone
• Name the zones

Changes made to zone names from the Apple Home app will not be reflected in the Yardian app. We recommend you to use the same name in the Apple Home app and the Yardian app. The Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 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 or more of the following measures:

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

The FCC RF Exposure Information

This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Yardian Smart Sprinkler Controller Limited Warranty
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU.
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TOTAL SATISFACTION RETURN POLICY
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Unauthorized use of the Product or software can impair the Product’s performance and may invalidate this Limited Warranty.
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GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
This Limited Warranty and the purchase of the Product shall in all respects be construed, interpreted, and/or enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California. Other than as set forth above, you knowingly and irrevocably waive the right to bring or maintain any action, claim or proceeding in any court of law arising out of or related to this Limited Warranty or the Product. You further irrevocably waive any right to a jury trial of any non-waived action, claim or proceeding.
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References

• Aeon Matrix – Your Technology Partner For A Sustainable Future
• Yardian App - Control From Anywhere | Aeon Matrix
• Download Yardian Pro Smart Irrigation - Aeon Matrix

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