1. Tools and Materials Needed
- Drill and appropriate drill bits
- Screwdriver
- Wire stripper
- Waterproof sealant glue (if installing outside)
- Cloud Sprinkler™
2. Preparing for Installation
- Before beginning the installation, ensure you have all necessary tools and materials.
- Locate a suitable installation site near a power source and within reach of your irrigation system's wiring.
- Ensure the Cloud Sprinkler™ power adapter with a two-meter-long cable is available.
3. Mounting the Cloud Sprinkler™ Back Panel
- Hold the Cloud Sprinkler™ bottom panel against the wall where you want to mount it and mark the screw holes with a pencil.
- Drill pilot holes at the marked locations and insert wall anchors if necessary.
- Secure the Cloud Sprinkler™ bottom panel to the wall using the mounting screws.
4. Connecting the Wires
Follow the wiring diagram included with your Cloud Sprinkler™. Here are the general steps:
- Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from the ends of each wire.
- Connect the common wire from the valves to the common terminal on the Cloud Sprinkler™.
- Connect each valve wire to the corresponding zone terminal on the Cloud Sprinkler™.
- There is an option to connect two water meters: 'WM1' and the'COM' terminal or 'WM2' and the'COM' terminal. The rain switch connects to the 'Rain SW' terminal and the 'COM' terminal. All 'COM' terminals are internally connected.
- If using AgroGlide™ Two-Wire technology, connect the Two-Wire cable to the AG input terminal on the Cloud Sprinkler™ and COM terminal, then connect the sensors and valves along the Two-Wire path.
- Secure all Two-Wire connections with waterproof wire connectors.
5. Mounting the Cloud Sprinkler™ Front Panel
- Secure the Cloud Sprinkler™ front panel with a screwdriver.
- Make sure the top panel sealant is in the correct position for waterproofing.
6. Powering Up the Cloud Sprinkler™
- Connect the Cloud Sprinkler™ power adapter to a power source.
- Turn on the power.
- Check the Cloud Sprinkler™ display to ensure it is receiving power.
7. App Connectivity
- After power on Cloud Sprinkler™, install the AgroGlide™ app on your mobile device.
- Confirm the signup properly in the app, go to settings, and click the "Add Device" menu.
- Scan the device QR code with the app's camera (make sure to give the
app camera permission).
Note: To find the QR code, go to the Cloud Sprinkler™ LINK menu (SETTINGS > LINK) and press the 'Enter' button.
- Once the device type and ID are detected, give the device a name and set the correct location for weather data usage.
- Go back to the home menu, find the added device, and click the
connect button.
Any number of devices can be added to a single user account. All devices will be listed on the home screen for use.
8. Configuring the Cloud Sprinkler™
- Follow the Cloud Sprinkler™ user manual for more setup details.
- Program the watering schedule for each zone. Refer to the user manual for specific programming instructions.
- For Cloud Sprinkler™ with AgroGlide™ sensor inputs, configure the Intelligent Sensor Watering Technology to use the sensor data for scheduling.
9. Testing the System
- Manually activate each zone to ensure the valves open and close properly.
- Check for any leaks or wiring issues and address them as necessary.
If you encounter any issues during installation, please contact our customer support team at support@agroglide.com.
Thank you for choosing Cloud Sprinkler™. We are confident that it will provide you with reliable and efficient performance for years to come.