A hardware alert occurs when the controller is not detecting all of the user-defined Max Active Stations. Irrigation will not occur on those stations, because the controller cannot irrigate stations that are not detected.
Possible causes
- The user-defined Max Active Stations exceeds the number of stations detected by the controller
- One or more Station Keys are missing or improperly installed
- The ribbon cable between station input/output boards is defective or connecting pins are bent
- A station output board has been damaged
To View a Hardware Alert
1. Press ALERTS.
2. Press → until the VIEW HARDWARE STATUS screen displays.
3. Press SELECT to view the alert.
Possible Fixes
- Verify Max Active Stations in SETUP menu
- Confirm ribbon cables are seated properly
- Verify the number of Station Keys is adequate for the required stations
- Use another ribbon cable or unbend the connector pins
- Look for scorch marks on the board or a strong odor of burnt components. Replace as needed.
How to Clear a Hardware Alert
Approximately 30 seconds after the situation is remedied, the controller automatically clears this alert.