HOLMAN BX2 Dual Outlet Bluetooth Tap Timer User Guide

HOLMAN BX2 Dual Outlet Bluetooth Tap Timer

Overview

Package Contents and Components

1. ZONE 1 outlet, 20mm BSP
2. ZONE 2 outlet, 20mm BSP
3. 1× 20/25mm BSP reducing bush and 25mm BSP tap nut inlet
4. 2× 12mm snap-on hose fittings
5. MAIN DIAL
6. TAP TIMER BUTTON
7. Battery compartment: requires 4 – AA alkaline batteries only
   Do not mix old and new batteries

BX2 Tap Timer Features

1. Automatic watering: Easily done through the iGardener® app

2. Manual watering: Select a ZONE to run on the MAIN DIAL and START/STOP by pressing the TAP TIMER BUTTON

   • IP54 dust and water protection rating

   • Zones: 2

   • No. of starts per program: 3

   • Watering schedules:

   • 7-day, interval, odd, even, cycle

   • Permanent memory: no

   • Power source: 4× 1.5v AA alkaline batteries

   • Housing: outdoor

   • Electrician required: no

   • 50-800 kPa working pressure

   • 3°C-50°C ambient working temperature
     For use with cold water only

   • Maximum flow rate 25 L/min

Setup

Connecting to iGardener®

1. Download iGardener® to your mobile device via the App Store or Google Play

2. Install 4— 1.5v AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment [a] of the BX2 Tap Timer, with the contacts pointing towards the front of the tap timer

3. Ensure Bluetooth® is active on your smartphone

4. Open iGardener® on your mobile device and select BX WATERING [b] from the main menu

5. Tap ADD DEVICE [c] to add your BX2 to iGardener®

6. When your BX2 is found it will appear in your iGardener® device list [d]

7. Battery status Battery-Three-Quarters [e] is updated every minute when within 20m Bluetooth® range–after battery replacement, this can take up to a minute to refresh

Renaming your BX2 in iGardener®

1. Ensure your BX2 is selected in the device menu and tap OPTIONS
   

2. Tap CHANGE DEVICE NAME from the pop up menu

3. Enter your new name and confirm as required
   

Basic Functions

Zone Management

• Support: Access support by tapping question-circle

• Zone options: Current watering zone selected shown in blue

• Scheduling options: Currently selected shown in blue

• Day selection: Use switches to toggle each day ON or OFF

• Time selection: Schedule up to 3 – START TIMES with individual RUN TIMES

• Starts synced:
  Shown when SEQUENTIAL WATERING start times have been synced across all zones

• Manual operation

• To disable watering, toggle the START TIME switch to OFF, and manually turn back ON as required

Manual Operation

1. On the ZONE page, tap MANUAL WATER
2. Select from ZONES 1-2 that you want to manually water
3. Set the desired RUN TIME using the time selector
4. Tap START to start watering for the set RUN TIME
5. Tap STOP to finish watering before the RUN TIME has lapsed

Sequential Watering

1. Follow the instructions as per the Scheduling section of this manual to set your watering routine

2. Once RUN TIMES are set for both ZONES, tap ZONE 1

3. Next to START 1, tap the STARTS NOT SYNCED icon
   

4. Check ZONE 2 to see START TIMES are automatically set [c]

5. Repeat steps 1-3 to set up SEQUENTIAL WATERING for STARTS 2-3 as desired
   

Scheduling

7 Days Watering

1. 7 DAYS [a] watering will be automatically selected

2. Use day switches to toggle each day ON or OFF as required [b]

3. Set up to 3 START TIMES [c] for your BX2 as required
   

4. Set a RUN TIME [d] for each of the START TIMES shown

5. Toggle to ZONE 2 [e] and repeat steps 2-4

Interval Days Watering

1. On the ZONE page, tap INTERVAL DAYS [a]
2. Set the day interval tapping the plus or minus [b]
3. Set START and RUN TIMES [c] in the same way as 7 DAY WATERING
4. Toggle to ZONE 2 [d] and repeat steps 1-3

Odd (calendar) Days Watering

1. Tap ODD DAYS [a]
2. To skip watering on the 31st, toggle EXCL 31 [b] to ON
3. Set START and RUN TIMES [c] in the same way as 7 DAY WATERING
4. Toggle to ZONE 2 [d] and repeat steps 1-3

Even (calendar) Days Watering

1. Tap EVEN DAYS [a]
2. Set START and RUN TIMES [b] in the same way as 7 DAY WATERING
3. Toggle through to ZONE 2 [c] and repeat steps 1-3

Cycle Watering

This feature allows you to run short burst intervals starting at 5 seconds, suitable to use with a misting system or greenhouse.

1. Tap CYCLE [a]
2. Use the day switches to toggle each day ON or OFF as required [b]
3. Set a START TIME [c]
4. Set a STOP TIME [d]
5. Set a RUN TIME [e]
6. Set a DELAY TIME [f]
7. Toggle to ZONE 2 [g] and repeat steps 1-6

Saving Schedules

1. To send the new schedule to your BX2, tap UPDATE [b] above the device list
2. A DONE symbol [c] will appear when the new schedule has been synced with your BX2

Support

Unpairing your BX2 from iGardener®

This may be necessary if you wish to move your BX2 to a different smartphone

To unpair your BX2 via your smartphone:
® Ensure your BX2 is selected in the device menu and tap DELETE

BX2 Connection Issues

1. Ensure your BX2 is fitted with alkaline batteries correctly as per the instructions
2. Ensure your smartphone is within 20m Bluetooth® range
3. Ensure no other smartphone is currently paired with your BX2–this can be resolved by following the unpairing process
4. Your BX2 is designed to be operated from iGardener® –without the app, it cannot be programmed
5. For additional help press question-circle where possible, or visit www.holmanindustries.com.au/BX2 for more information

Maintenance

Cold Weather

Your BX2 should be removed from the tap and stored away during winter
Keep your tap timer out of freezing conditions as this can damage internal components

Batteries

Remove batteries from your BX2 during periods of non-use
Battery leakage can cause corrosion and damage to your BX2

Turning Off all Schedules

Turn the MAIN DIAL to OFF to disable all watering schedules

Connection Issues

If your BX2 shows as disconnected after replacing the batteries, please wait a few minutes for iGardener® to update your device status
For additional support with connection issues, please contact our Customer Service team

Warranty

2 Year Replacement Guarantee

Holman Industries offers a 2 year replacement guarantee with this product.
In Australia our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
As well as your statutory rights referred to above and any other rights and remedies you have under any other laws relating to your Holman product, we also provide you with a Holman guarantee.
Holman Industries guarantees this product against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials for 2 years domestic use from the date of purchase. During this guarantee period Holman Industries will replace any defective product. Packaging and instructions may not be replaced unless faulty.
In the event of a product being replaced during the guarantee period, the guarantee on the replacement product will expire 2 years from the purchase date of the original product, not 2 years from the date of replacement.

To the extent permitted by law, this Holman Replacement Guarantee excludes liability for consequential loss or any other loss or damage caused to property of persons arising from any cause whatsoever. It also excludes defects caused by the product not being used in accordance with instructions, accidental damage, misuse, or being tampered with by unauthorized persons, excludes normal wear and tear and does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transporting the goods to and from the place of purchase.
Should you suspect your product may be defective and need some clarification or advice please contact us directly:
1300 716 188
support@holmanindustries.com.au
11 Walters Drive,
Osborne Park 6017 WA
If you are certain your product is defective and is covered by the terms of this warranty, you will need to present your defective product and your purchase receipt as proof of purchase to the place you purchased it from, where the retailer will replace the product for you on our behalf.

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References

• Holman Industries - Irrigation, Garden Lights, Plumbing
• Product Registration and Extended Warranty - Holman Industries

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