ENVIRONET SCT-16 Wireless Intelligent Irrigation Controller Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- ENVIRONET
Table of Contents
Smart Sprinkler Controller
What you’ll need
You need to prepare some conventional tools, 2.4 GHz stable Wi-Fi, and an iPhone iOS 12.4 and above or Android 4 and above.
Quick install
Step 1
Test your sprinkler system
Use the old controller to test the watering of each area to check that The
sprinkler system is working properly.
Step 2
Take a photo of the old wiring
Take a picture of the internal wiring of the old controller. This will come in
handy for later wiring.
Step 3
Remove the old controller
Unplug and remove the old controller.
Step 4
Install smart controller
Screw the mounting board to the wall. Align the holes on the back of the
controller with the protrusions for installation. Ensure that the wiring and
power adapter can reach the controller.
Step 5
Wiring
Remove the small cover on the front of the controller.
Connect the sprinkler wires according to the corresponding signs. Refer to the old wiring from the photo you took in Step 2.
C
Common Wires
Common wires are labeled “C”| 1-8 or 1-16
Zone Wires
Zone wires correspond to your landscape’s zones. Insert them into the numbered
terminals.
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M
Master Valve
The master valve wire is labeled “M”. If you have a master valve, wire it
into the “M” terminal.| S1, S2, 24VAC
Sensor Wires (Optional) You are able to connect up to two rain or flow sensors
to your controller using the “S1,” “S2,” and 24VAC sensor power terminals. For
more information, visit:
www.environet.us/sensors
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Step 6
Install Environet APP
https://www.environet.cn/#/environet-app-download
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- Download the Environet app from the Apple App Store, or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code.
- Create an account to get started.
- Click the “+” button at the upper right corner of the screen.
- Enter or scan the barcode on the device.
- Enter the Wi-Fi password. When the blue light (the middle indicator light) on the device flashes, click the “Confirm” button.
- Enter the address where you installed the device.
- Name your device.
- Set up a watering schedule.
- Set up information for each area and test watering.
For more instructions on installation and setup, go to the Help Center (Account Help Center) on the app, or visit www.environet.us/irrigation.
Troubleshooting
I cannot connect to Wi-Fi
- The environment does not support a 5G network. Check the Wi-Fi that your phone connects to. If it is a 5G Wi-Fi, change it to a 2.4G Wi-Fi.
- Make sure the password to the Wi-Fi is correct.
- After you provide the correct Wi-Fi password, do not click the “Confirm” button until the blue indicator light (the middle light) on the device flashes.
- If you still have trouble connecting to Wi-Fi, you might reset the Wi-Fi router and repeat the steps.
What are the lights in the top right corner?
Left light (Watering status)
When the sprinkler controller is running a watering schedule, the indicator
light will light up steadily. When it is not watering, the indicator light
will go out.
Middle light (Wi-Fi status)
When the controller attempts to connect to the Wi-Fi network, the indicator
light will start to flash. After a Wi-Fi connection is established, the
indicator will light up steadily.
Right light (Power status)
After the controller is powered on, the indicator light will light up
steadily.
My controller is offline
Check your Wi-Fi network
Check your local network. Are other connected devices working properly?
Reset router
Make sure that your router is not malfunctioning.
Restart the controller
Power cycle the controller. Simply unplug the device and plug it back in.
My watering task is not running
Check your wires
Please check whether the common terminal is connected correctly. Check zone
wiring. Make sure the wiring matches the wiring of the old controller.
FCC Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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
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.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.