RainPoint TWG004WRF 1 Zone WiFi Water Timer with Hub Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- RainPoint
Table of Contents
- RainPoint TWG004WRF 1 Zone WiFi Water Timer with Hub
- Instruction Manual
- WELCOME TO RAIN POINT
- INTRODUCTION
- PRODUCTS OVERVIEW
- FEATURES OVERVIEW
- INSTALLATION
- APP PROGRAMMING
- WIFI SOCKET
- HOME MANAGEMENT
- RESET THE DEVICE
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- WARRANTY
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
RainPoint TWG004WRF 1 Zone WiFi Water Timer with Hub
Specifications
- Model: TTV103WRF + TWG004WRF
- Manufacturer: Rainpoint
- Website: www.rainpointonline.com
Products Overview:
The Rainpoint 1 Zone WiFi Water Timer with WiFi Hub includes
- TTV103WRF 1 Zone WiFi Water Timer
- TWG004WRF WiFi Hub
Features Overview
- WiFi Remote Control
- Manual Watering
- Watering on Schedule
- Automatic Watering
- Rain Delay
- Water Flow Meter
- Two Watering Modes
- Co-management with family
Installation
Step 1. Install App on Your Phone:
- Download the RainPoint App.
- Register your RainPoint account.
Step 2. Connect the WiFi Hub:
- 1. Plug your WiFi Hub to an indoor power source.
- 2. Add the hub to the app and select the 2.4Ghz WiFi router setting method.
Step 3. Connect the WiFi Timer:
- Add the WiFi Timer to the app.
Step 4. Install the WiFi Timer:
- Place the timer on the faucet 4 to 8 feet above the ground for optimal signal reception.
Step 5. Test Before Use:
Congratulations! Perform a test run to ensure proper functionality.
Instruction Manual
1 Zone WiFi Water Timer with WiFi Hub
- Model: TTV103WRF + TWG004WRF
- web www.rainpointonline.com
- Email: support@cwodistribution.com
- US Hotline (English): +1 949-271-9141= (MON-FRI 9:30AM-5:30PM PST)
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WELCOME TO RAIN POINT
Thank you for choosing RAINPOINT 1 Zone WiFi Water Timer with WiFi Hub! After using the RainPoint WiFi water timer, you’ll find it easier, faster and more convenient than ever before! You are able to schedule, manually operate, auto water and monitor flow just with your smartphone. When the timer is connected to the hub and your WiFi, it can synchronize the weather forecast from the internet to automatically update and adjust your watering plan. The timer works much like other WiFi devices: as long as your phone can access the internet, you can connect the device and control your timer no matter where you are. Whatever your outdoor watering needs, RainPoint provides best-in- class irrigation products to help you more effectively manage and control your watering. Let’s start to enjoy the wonderful smart irrigation life!
More product information and a user guide will be on
- Email: support@cwodistribution.com
- US Hotline (English): +1 949-271-9141
- (MON-FRI 9:30AM-5:30PM PST)
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS IN THE BOX
- A.1 x TTV103WRF 1 Zone WiFi Water Timer
- B.1 x TWG004WRF WiFi Hub
- C.1 x Instruction Manual D.1 x Quick Setup Guide
FCC Notice:
FCC STATEMENT:
(FCC ID: 2AWDBTTV103WRF, 2AWDBTWG004WRF) This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. 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.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
PRODUCTS OVERVIEW
Specification
- Range Between WiFi Hub and Timer: 160 ft in the open area without interference
- Working Water Pressure: 0.5 bar to 8 bar(7.25-116.03PSI)
- Temperature Operating Range: 3°C- 50°C (37°F-122°F)
- Power By: 4 AA alkaline batteries (not included)
- WaterProof: IP54
For outdoor use with cold water only.
Keep away from freezing. In freezing weather, the timer should be placed
indoors.
Used up or dead batteries must be removed from the timer and disposed of
properly.
TWG004WRF WiFi Hub
Specification
- Range Between WiFi Hub and Router: 160 ft in the open area without interference
- Temperature Operating Range: 3°C- 40°C (37°F-104°F)
- WiFi Frequency Band: 2.4Ghz Only
- Input: 100-240V- 50Hz 16A
For indoor use only.
Only applicable to 2.4Ghz WiFi. If your router is a dual-band router, please
independently enable the 2.4GHz
WiFi band and name it differently from the 5GHz WiFi band.
FEATURES OVERVIEW
- WiFi Remote Control: Connect with 2.4GHz WiFi, set and check the irrigation schedule by APP.
- WiFi Socket: The WiFi Hub can be used as a WiFi socket
- Manual Watering: Manually turn on/off watering and set watering time.
- Watering on Schedule: The timer can set up to 3 separate watering programs every day. Each watering program has a different start time and watering duration.
- Automatic Watering: 1 When the WiFi timer is connected to the WiFi soil sensor (not included), it can automatically irrigate or stop according to the soil temperature and humidity data; 2 When you locate the home address for the timer, the APP will automatically synchronize the local weather information, and the timer can be automatically executed according to the weather trigger conditions you set.
- Rain Delay: Manual Rain Delay and Automatic Rain Delay
- Water Flow Meter: Built-in water flow meter to track water usage in the last 10 days.
- Two Watering Modes: Irrigation mode and Mist mode.
- Co-management with family: Home Management allows you to Add family members and give them permission, to manage the irrigation of your home garden together.
- Low Battery and Water Leak Alarm: APP will send you alert messages when low battery or the product failure.
- One WiFi hub can pair with a maximum 4 WiFi water timers.
- One WiFi water timer can pair with 1 Wifi soil sensor
- Only compatible with Rainpoint TCS005FRF Wi-Fi soil sensor (not included).
- Only applicable to 2.4Ghz WiFi
INSTALLATION
Tips:
Please scan the QR code or search the link for setup video or customer support
to install the device quickly.
Setup Video: www.youtube.com/@rainpoint
Customer Support:
www.rainpointonline.com/pages/support
STEP 1. INSTALL APP ON YOUR PHONE
- Download the RainPoint App Search for “RainPoint” on Google Play or App Store or scan the QR code to download the RainPoint APP
- Register your RainPoint account Open your RainPoint APP, select Set Up Follow the prompts to register a RainPoint account with your email or mobile number
Note: Ensure your country/region details are correct at this stage. You may be prompted to allow access your location. This allows the app to show weather information, and can still function if you choose to opt out.
STEP 2. CONNECT THE WIFI HUB
- Plug your Wifi Hub to an indoor power source near your WiFi router and the outdoor location of your timer.
- Open the RainPoint App and tap “Add device” or “®” to add a new device.
- Tap “Smart Irrigation” and “Add Manually”, then select “Irrigation Hub”.
- select 2.4Ghz WiFi, and enter the password.
Tips:
If your router is a dual-band router, and you cannot identify the 2.4Ghz or
5Ghz WiFi, please tap the blue words “Common router setting method” to name
the 2.4Ghz WiFi differently, then you can select it individually.
The device is only connected to a separate 2.4Ghz WiFi, if you need help
during the device WiFi connection, please feel free to contact us.
Confirm the power indicator on your WiFi hub blinks rapidly (2 times per
second). Then the APP will search and pair your WiFi Hub automatically.
Tips:
If the indicator doesn’t blink rapidly (2 times per second), please tap
“Resetting Devices” and follow the prompts (Or refer to the “RESET THE DEVICE”
section of this manual) to reset the WiFi hub and make the hub indicator blink
rapidly.
- After the connection is successful, the color icon of the irrigation hub will be displayed on the APP home screen.
STEP 3. CONNECT THE WIFI TIMER
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Insert 4 new AA alkaline batteries into the battery tray of the timer. Restore the battery tray and make certain it is secured.
Warning- Please use only alkaline batteries.
- Do not mix old and new batteries
- Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
- Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
- Please remove the battery from long-term no use.
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Return to the APP home screen, and tap “ 2 to add the WiFi timer.
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Tap “Smart Irrigation” and “Add Manually”, then select ‘WIFI Water Timer”
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Press and hold the button on the timer until the LED indicator blink rapidly (2 times per second). Then select “confirm indicator rapidly blink” and tap Next. The APP will search and pair your WiFi timer automatically.
Tips: If the indicators don’t blink rapidly (2 times per second), please tap “Resetting Devices” and follow the prompts (Or refer to the “RESET THE DEVICE” section of this manual) to reset the WiFi timer and make the timer indicators blink rapidly.- After the connection is successful, the color icons of the WiFi timer and WiFi socket will be displayed on the APP home screen.
Tips : If necessary, three additional WiFi timers can be added to the RainPoint APP through a WiFi hub.
- After the connection is successful, the color icons of the WiFi timer and WiFi socket will be displayed on the APP home screen.
STEP 4. INSTALL THE WIFI TIMER
Attach the timer inlet to the outdoor faucet/spigot (hand tighten only). From the timer outlet connect a drip irrigation system or a garden hose.
Warning
- The WiFi timer can only be used for cold water.
- The WiFi timer uses a 433mHz RF connection to communicate with the WiFi Hub, and must be within a 160ft range, line of sight, of the WiFi Hub. If there are walls, iron gates or bushes blocking, please shorten the distance between them to better receive the signal.
- Soil will absorb WiFi and RF signals, the best location of the timer is on the faucet 4 to 8 feet (1.2 to 2.4 meters) above the ground.
- Do not place the WiFi timer in an underground valve box or anywhere your WiFi and RF signal will be obstructed.
- Under freezing weather, the water timer should be removed from the tap and placed properly indoors to avoid any danger of freezing.
STEP 5. TEST BEFORE USE
Congratulations, you have completed the connection and installation of the
WiFi water timer. Please test whether the internal valve of your water timer
is normal before using it.
- Keep the faucet turned off.
- Press the button of the timer, and with a “click” sound, the valve inside the timer opens for manual watering. After a few seconds, press the button again, the “click” will sound again, and the valve will close.
- Turn on the faucet a little bit, and press the button of the timer to check if the water flow out or shut off as expected If yes, the valve is normal, please use it with confidence! If not, please repeat the above steps several times.
The test is over, and everything is normal, please keep the faucet fully turned on!
Note : When testing, please keep away from the water outlet of the timer to avoid being splashed and wet.
APP PROGRAMMING
APP HOME SCREEN
WIFI WATER TIMER
Tap the WiFi water timer on the all devices list of APP home screen.It will
display all the parameters and functions of the timer manually set on the APP.
Note: The WiFi timer will follow and perform the preset watering schedule
after the application set successfully, even if the phone or device loses
network connection.
Device Parameter
- How to get third-party control / voice control?
If you have an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, please tap the icon “_/” in the upper right corner of the device page, select a third-party voice control device you own, then tap the operation guide, and follow the instructions to connect your WiFi water timer to the voice control device. After successfully connecting, you can control the WiFi water timer by voice
Note: The WiFi water timer can only perform simple voice commands, such as “turn on or turn off”. If you have any questions or suggestions about this feature, please feel free to contact us.
Manual Watering
Watering Plan & Manual Rain Delay
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How to set the watering plan?
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Tap Plan A/ Plan B/ Plan C on the plan screen of the WiFi water timer.
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Each watering plan has two watering modes: Irrigation Mode and Mist Mode. These two modes do not refer to the difference in the water output of the timer, but the different settings of the watering frequency and duration. Irrigation
Mode: Watering at longer intervals Mist Mode: Watering at shorter intervals
Irrigation Mode (Irrigation by quantity) -
Tap Irrigation Mode.
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Use the 24H time switch to toggle between 24hr and AM/PM time.
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Click to select irrigation on amount.
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Tap Start time to open the clock and set a start time.
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Click to select irrigation on amount to set the continuous watering volume (From 1L to 10000L,From 1 gallon to 2641 gallons).
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Select the days to repeat watering every week as needed.
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Save your settings.
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For example: The picture on the left shows that the WiFi water timer will water for 514L in irrigation mode. The start time is every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 12:00 am.
Irrigation Mode (Irrigation on time)
- Tap Irrigation Mode. 4. Use the 24H time switch to toggle between 24hr and AM/PM time.
- Click to select irrigation on time.
- Tap Start time to open the clock and set a start time.
- Tap Duration(H:M) to set a watering duration (from 0 hour 0 minute to 11 hours to 59 minutes).
- Select the days to repeat watering every week as needed. 9. Save your settings.
For example: The picture on the left shows that the WiFi water timer will water for 2 hours and two minutes in irrigation mode. The start time is every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 12:00 am.
Mist Mode (Spray by quantity)
- Tap Mist Mode
- Use the 24H time switch to toggle between 24hr and AM/PM time.
- Click to select Mist on amount.
- Tap Start time to open the clock and set a start time
- Tap Misting on amount to set the overall water volume of the misting program (from 0 hours 0 minutes to 11 hours to 59 minutes).
- Tap Mist time to set the duration for each misting.
- Tap Interval to to set the interval time between each misting.
- Select the days to repeat watering every week as needed
- Save your settings.
For example: The picture on the left shows the WiFi water timer will water for 59 seconds and then rest for 2 minutes in mist mode cyclically. Until it runs out 555 gallons of water, starting at 7:30 in the morning every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Mist Mode(Spray on time)
- Tap Mist Mode
- Use the 24H time switch to toggle between 24hr and AM/PM time.
- Click to select Mist on time. 6. Tap Start time to open the clock and set a start time
- Tap Misting Period(H:M) to set the overall duration of the misting program (from 0 hour 0 minute to 11 hours to 59 minutes).
- Tap Mist time to set the duration for each misting.
- Tap Interval to to set the interval time between each misting.
- Select the days to repeat watering every week as needed.
- Save your settings.
For example: The picture on the left shows the WiFi water timer will water for 59 seconds and then rest for 2 minutes in mist mode cyclically. The cycle lasts for 2 hours, starting at 7:30 in the morning every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
WiFi Soil Sensor & Water Flow Meter
WiFi Soil Sensor (sold separately, not included)
If you have a Rainpoint WiFi soil sensor, you can pair it with your Rainpoint
WiFi water timer and WiFi hub. One WiFi timer can pair with one WiFi soil
sensor. And the soil temperature and moisture data monitored by the soil
sensor will be displayed on your Rainpoint APP.
The soil sensor can also control the watering schedule of the timer. When the
soil moisture is higher than the water prohibition level set on the soil
sensor, the timer automatically interrupts the watering plan and stops
watering until the soil moisture decreases.
Water Flow Meter
Each WiFi water timer has buil-in a water flow meter. It will show you the
daily water consumption in the last few days and help you quantify the daily
water consumption to save water.
Note: How to switch the unit of soil temperature and moisture and water flow
meter ? Please tap the parameter screen and then tap “F/’C” switch to toggle
the unit.
WIFI SOCKET
Manual Power ON/OFF
- Tap the Wifi Socket on the all devices list of APP home screen.
- Tap the Power to toggle the WiFi socket power on or off
Note: Each RainPoint WiFi hub can be used as a WiFi socket. But only when the WiFi timer is successfully paired with the WiFi hub, the WiFi socket device can be added to the APP.
Power ON/OFF Bv Schedule
- Tap the Timer on the WiFi Socket screen.
- Tap the Add Schedule to setup a schedule for the WiFi Socket.
- Use the clock wheels to set the desired switch time of day.
- Tap Repeat to choose which days of the week to toggle the socket.
- Tap Note to add a custom description to your schedule.
- Toggle the Notification switch to receive alerts when the schedule is triggered.
- Tap Save to set your schedule, or exit without saving.
- The schedule of the WiFi socket will be displayed on the previous add schedule screen.
Automation & Tap-to-Run
Automation means the devices can execute automatically according to the set conditions such as the local weather, device status and time. For example, RAINPOINT APP can obtain the weather forecast information of your home location. When you set the conditions for immediately delaying the watering plan when it rains, the timer will automatically execute the watering delay when it rains in your local area. When you travel, you don’t need to worry about whether the weather at home is raining. Tap-to-Run means you can control multiple devices and plans with one tap.
3 Steps To Set Automation Or Tap-To-Run
- Set a condition: According to your needs, set the conditions for automation or tap-to-run.
- Set tasks: Set the tasks that the device needs to perform when the conditions are met
- Save the settings: Please remember to save all the settings. The device will automatically execute according to what vou set
How to set the automatic rain delay?
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Tap Smart at the bottom of the APP home screen.
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Select Automation and tap Create Scene.
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Set a condition when the weather changes to rain. Note: Please accurately locate the city where your home is located. The APP will automatically obtain weather forecast data based on the city you locate. When the weather forecast turns to rain, the conditions for execution will be triggered.
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Tap Run the device to set up a task about device operation.
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Select WiFi Water Timer
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Set the watering delay time
Note: For the task performed by the device, select Run the device -
Select the trigger condition of your condition to be when all conditions are met or when any one of the conditions is met. If there is only one trigger condition, there is no need to set it here.
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Check your execution conditions and tasks.
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Save your settings.
For example: The picture on the left shows that when it rains in New York, the valve of the WiFi water timer will be automatically closed, and watering will be delayed for 24 hours.
HOME MANAGEMENT
Rainpoint supports adding family members and sharing your home device to achieve co-management the home irrigation system with your family.
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Tap Me at the bottom of the APP home screen.
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Select Home Management. You can set the current home or create a home or join another home
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Set your home name, room management and home location.
Note: Home location is related to the weather forecast information obtained by the system. -
Add Home Member and set the corresponding usage permissions for the members.
RESET THE DEVICE
How to reset the WiFi Hub?
- Step 1. Press and hold the button. Please don’t release until the end
- Step 2. Plug in the hub and wait for the BLUE light on (Still keep holding the button)
- Step 3. Keep holding the button. Wait for the BLUE light on for a few seconds and then rapidly flash then the hub is restored to pair mode
Search the link below to visit the WiFi Hub resetting video https://youtu.be/ykucYsxRtTs
How to reset the Wifi timer ?
- Step 1. Remove all batteries from the battery compartment.
- Step 2. After 10 seconds, insert 4 fresh AA Alkaline batteries into the battery compartment of the timer.
- Step 3. While installing the battery, press and hold the button on the timer without releasing the button until the LED indicator quickly flashed (2 times per second), then the WiFi timer is restored to pair mode
Search the link below to visit the WiFi Timer resetting video https://youtu.be/p-DOxTXZfTc Please scan the QR code below to get the resetting video quickly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your Rainpoint product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, please contact us by phone or email : +1 949-271-9141(US Hotline) support@cwodistribution.com
The meaning of LED light LED indicator color of the TTV103WRF WiFi water timer
- Power-on reset: The red and white lights flash alternately 4 times when the machine is turned on.
- Restore factory settings: Press and hold the timer button while turning on the timer, release the button after the red light flashes, and the timer will enter the factory reset state.
- Irrigation status: The white light flashes for 3 seconds and lights for 200mS, indicating that the timer is in irrigation status.
- Water leakage alarm: The red light flashes alternately for 1 second.
- Pairing state: The white light flashes quickly (2 times per second) to indicate that the timer enters the timing pairing status, and waits for the 60-second pairing timeout to end.
- Low battery state: The red light flashes for 3 seconds, and 200mS on indicates that the battery is in a low voltage state.
Power indicator color of TWG004WRF WiFi Hub
- Smart pairing status: Blue LED light flashing fast(2 times per second)
- AP pairing status: Blue LED light slow flashing
- . Socket function open: Blue LED light is always on Socket function off. No light
The meaning of the App background colo r
Green means everything works well. Red means the soil moisture is too high
over the set level.
WARRANTY
RainPoint provides a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase.During the warranty period, we’ll replace free of charge the product found to be defective under reasonable use and service as determined solely by RainPoint.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you find it difficult to set up and want to watch the setting tutorial
video, please subscribe to our channel: RainPoint on YouTube.
Please scan the QR code to visit the RainPoint channel on YouTube quickly.
If the app and the user manual don’t have what you’re looking for, and you need some help, please prepare the Model NO. and LOT NO. of your device and contact us before returning the Rainpoint to the store.
- Email: support@cwodistribution.com
- US Hotline (English): +1 949-271-9141
- (MON-FRI 9:30AM-5:30PM PST)