Description
DIG Irrigation LEIT-1 Solar Powered Irrigation Controller ONLY
Spec Sheet Install Manual
DIG’s LEIT 1™ single-station solar powered controller with an actuator is used to retrofit a 3/4” or 1” manual anti-siphon valve. Powered by a photovoltaic module with a patented microelectronic energy management system, the LEIT 1™ requires no batteries or direct sunlight to operate and it is used ...above grade in any location where there is ambient light. Distinguished among the LEIT-1™ features are 20 preset monthly historical Evapotranspiration (ET) programs for spray heads and drip irrigation, with an editing feature that can be used as part of the controller programming.
Features:
- No direct sunlight required
- Environmentally friendly with no backup battery or AC power necessary; uses clean, renewable solar power
- Power is provided by an internal, high-efficiency photovoltaic module and microelectronic energy management system fueled by ambient light
- Simple, icon-based intuitive programming
- Simple Smart™ historical ET feature automatically adjusts irrigation schedules monthly
- Power level meter indicates the approximate charge (energy available)
- Used to retrofit a 3/4″ or 1″ manual anti-siphon valve
- On activation, the controller indicates if irrigation is set to water for the day and if any of the additional programming features are active
- Daily and monthly programming restriction options to comply with city and municipal watering restrictions
- Semi-automatic and manual operation with timed countdown to off
- Program On/Off button allows the user to turn off the controller and reactivate it as desired
- Retractable coiled cord for easy programming and review
- Utilizes RoHS compliant components
- Reset option allows erasing of all programs to default settings except time, day and date
- Non-volatile memory holds programs indefinitely without batteries, except date and time
- Completely waterproof (IP68)
- Rain sensor connection included
- Built-in flow control with internal or external manual bleed override for Manual ON/OFF
- Rugged, reinforced self-cleaning diaphragm provides reliable operation even with contaminated water
- Internal bleed via the solenoid for system checkup and testing
- Captured solenoid plunger and spring for easy maintenance
- Three-year warranty
Programming Features
• Five start times per day provide added flexibility for any type of watering application including sandy or clay soil
• Valve duration up to six hours in one-minute increments
• Custom programming schedules using weeks, odd days, even days or intervals of 1-30 days utilizing a yearly calendar with leap year
• Twenty historical ET programming presets with 10 climate zones, 10 for drip irrigation and 10 for spray systems
• Monthly seasonal adjustment that modifies the watering duration from 5% to 200% in 5% increments without modifying the controller’s program duration
• Irrigation suspension (rain delay) for up to 99 days; resumes irrigation automatically
• Rain Delay with up to 99 days with auto restart
Controller Specifications:
- Power source: ambient light (PVM)
- Controller power input: 3,000 -100,000+LUX
- Seven keypad buttons with integrated liquid crystal display
- Temperature range: 38°F to +140°F (3°C to +60°C)