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CONTROLLER-4 BT
code 90842

INSTALLATION

The control module, with its cover correctly tightened fully, is completely watertight and operates even when permanently immersed in water up to one meter deep (IP68 protection).
It can be installed inside or outside valve boxes and manages up to 4 bistable valves (cod. 90812, cod. 90813).
The maximum distance to ensure proper Bluetooth® signal range is 10 m (when the module is installed outdoors or in a standard plastic valve box).
If installed in a concrete or metal valve box, the Bluetooth® signal range may be reduced.

1) Connection cable
2) Body
3) Cover
4) BLUE LED automatic irrigation active, GREEN/YELLOW/ORANGE/PURPLE LEDs irrigation in progress, RED LED automatic irrigation not active
5) Function selection button
6) Battery compartment

INSERTION/REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES

Insert the battery as indicated in step ①.
When connecting the battery, respect the polarity. Use only new 1.5V alkaline AAA LR3 batteries, non-rechargeable, branded, with an expiry date of more than one year and never previously used.
For disposal of exhausted batteries, use the appropriate collection containers.

To ensure full watertightness (IP68 rating), fully tighten the transparent cover until it stops, making sure the sealing gasket is properly seated ②.

ASSOCIATION

Programmer controllable exclusively via smartphone through the myClaber app using Bluetooth® technology.
To start using the product, the myClaber app must be installed on your smartphone.
The myClaber app is available on Google Play® and the App Store®.
During communication between the app and the programmer, stay within 10 m of the device.

Open the myClaber app; note that operations require Bluetooth® to be enabled on your smartphone.

From the main screen of the app, press “+” to add a programmer.

Enter the PIN or scan the QRCode.
This information is printed on the back of the battery compartment of the module: remove the module to access it.

Open the myClaber app again; ensure Bluetooth® is enabled.

The programmer will appear on the main page.
Attention: up to 8 programmers and 8 rain sensors can be managed.

RAIN SENSOR BLUETOOTH®

It is possible to connect the programmer to a Rain Sensor BT (cod. 90844).
The sensor automatically suspends the start of the irrigation in case of rain.
Follow the sensor installation here#.

STATUS OF THE PROGRAMMER

To check the status of the programmer, select the programmer card in the app.

In the top bar, information about its status is displayed.

The icons represent, in order: Bluetooth® signal, energy level, any Rain Sensor, and irrigation in progress.
To know the meaning of each icon, select it: an explanatory page will appear.

PROGRAMMER STATUS – BLUETOOTH® SIGNAL

By selecting the programmer card, it is possible to view its status information through the top bar.

The Bluetooth® signal icon indicates whether the programmer is reachable (blue) or not (grey). In this case, it is necessary to move closer with the smartphone.
To see the meaning, select it to display the explanatory page.

Bluetooth® signal quality.

If the programmer is not reachable, it may be necessary to move closer with the smartphone.
If the issue persists and during ASSOCIATION the PIN was entered manually instead of using the QR-Code, the PIN may be incorrect. Delete the programmer and repeat the ASSOCIATION.

PROGRAMMER STATUS – ENERGY LEVEL

Particularly important is the energy level shown on the programmer card in the app.

The energy level is also shown on the top bar after opening the programmer card. Selecting the energy icon provides additional information.

If the energy level is low, replace the batteries as soon as possible. There are 5 levels. In energy-saving mode (yellow icon), 1 more day of irrigation is guaranteed. With insufficient energy (red icon), all functions are disabled while date/time is kept approx. 16 hours.

If the programmer turns off completely, it may restart after replacing depleted batteries. It will lose date/time and irrigations may start unexpectedly.

PROGRAMMER STATUS – RAIN SENSOR STATUS

By selecting the programmer card, you can view information about its status through the top bar.

The rain sensor status can be viewed on the top bar, using the umbrella icon.
The sensor communicates its status to the programmer at one-minute intervals.

A blue umbrella icon indicates that the rain sensor is full and automatic irrigations will not occur.
A grey icon indicates an empty sensor and irrigations will proceed as programmed.

PROGRAMMER STATUS – IRRIGATION STATUS

By selecting the programmer card, you can view information about its status through the top bar.

The irrigation status can be viewed on the top bar.

If irrigation is in progress—automatic or manual—it is shown with a drop symbol: blue if irrigation is ongoing, grey if it is not.

ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION

To activate or deactivate the automatic irrigation of a programmer, press its product card.

Use the Automatic Irrigation switch. If automatic irrigation is off, a red symbol will appear on the programmer image.

Alternatively, you can use the button on the programmer. Press once to view its status.
The blue LED indicates automatic irrigation active; the red LED indicates inactive.
By pressing the button twice, the automatic irrigation status toggles: active → inactive or inactive → active.

SET A PROGRAM

By selecting the programmer card, you can begin programming.

Controller4 BT offers 2 irrigation programs, A and B; each can open irrigation lines sequentially or partially. Select the desired program.

Set the irrigation DURATION for each line in both Program A and Program B.

Rotate the hour and minute digits until reaching the desired irrigation start time and confirm.
The irrigation duration for each line can be set from 1 minute to 2 hours.

Activate the irrigation START time.
Up to 4 start times per day can be set for each program.
Attention: programs cannot overlap; only one valve can be opened at a time.

Rotate the hour and minute digits until reaching the desired irrigation start time and confirm.
Alternatively, use the keyboard symbol to enter the values directly.

Then select the days of the week on which irrigation should occur.
Irrigation will occur on the days highlighted in orange.

If necessary, a BUDGET can be set to increase or decrease irrigation durations, from –50% to +150%, without modifying the program.

Drag the slider to increase or decrease the budget value, or use the “+” or “–” buttons, then confirm the new value.

To confirm the settings entered, press Save.
Attention: programs cannot overlap; only one valve can be opened at a time.

If you want the program to become operational immediately, make sure the program switch is set to ACTIVE.

To ensure the programmed irrigations occur, also make sure the automatic irrigation switch is set to ACTIVE.

MODIFY A PROGRAM

From the programmer’s page, select the program you want to modify.

Change the desired settings.

To apply the changes, press Save.

MANUAL WATERING FROM APP

It is possible to manually open and close the irrigation lines for a set period.
Press the programmer card.

Select the “Manual Irrigation” option.

Select the desired irrigation line and set the duration by pressing the hour/minute field.

Rotate the minute digits until reaching the desired duration and confirm. Irrigation can be set from 1 minute to 4 hours.

To start irrigation, press START.

Manual irrigation can be stopped before completion by pressing STOP.
If the manual irrigation completes, the programmer returns to automatic irrigation mode. If an automatic irrigation is scheduled during manual irrigation, it will not occur.

It is also possible to manually activate a single program. This function starts the entire program cycle, opening the valves in sequence according to the settings.

Manual irrigation can be stopped before the cycle ends by pressing STOP.

MANUAL IRRIGATION FROM CONTROLLER

To activate manual irrigation from the controller, press the Controller4 BT button repeatedly until the LED flashes in the color of the line to open: line 1 GREEN, line 2 YELLOW, line 3 ORANGE, line 4 PURPLE.
A 15-minute manual irrigation will start on the selected line.

To stop it before completion, press the programmer button again.
If the manual irrigation completes, the controller returns to automatic mode. If an automatic irrigation is scheduled during manual mode, it will not occur.

OTHER ACTIONS IN THE APP - RENAME

In the myClaber app, you can assign a name to the controller or its irrigation lines.

Select the rename action.

To name the controller or an irrigation line, tap the text field to modify it.

Enter the text (maximum 20 characters) and confirm.

OTHER ACTIONS FROM APP - DELETE

With the myClaber app it is possible to delete an associated programmer.

Select the Delete action.

Confirm the deletion.
The programmer will no longer appear in the myClaber app. To associate it again, repeat the ASSOCIATION procedure.Attention:
a programmer deleted from the app continues to carry out its programmed automatic irrigations, but will no longer appear on the main screen of the app. To only suspend programmed irrigation, use the Automatic Irrigation switch.

OTHER ACTIONS FROM APP - UPDATE

With the myClaber app it is possible to update the programmer’s software (firmware).
When available, an UPDATE AVAILABLE message will appear.

Press the button to proceed.

Confirm the message to start the update.

During the process, make sure you are close to the programmer and do not close the app until the update is complete.

Rain Sensor Bluetooth® – Installation

The programmer can be used with the Claber Rain Sensor Bluetooth® (code 90844).

The Rain Sensor communicates its status to the programmer: if the container is full (rainfall of at least 5 mm), irrigation will not start and any irrigation in progress will stop within 1 minute. Manual valve opening, both via button and app, remains enabled even when the Rain Sensor is active.

Access the battery compartment.
Unlock and remove the bottom cover using the side latch.

Use only two new, non-rechargeable 1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.
When the LED flashes red, the batteries are running low: replace them as soon as possible.
Dispose of exhausted batteries in the appropriate recycling containers.
It is recommended to remove the batteries during long periods of inactivity of the Rain Sensor BT.

Rain Sensor Bluetooth® – Pairing

Access the battery compartment and locate the label with information on the back.
Enter the numeric code (PIN) or scan the QR code on the label.

The Rain Sensor BT card will appear on the main page of the app.

For installation, ensure that the chosen position allows the rain sensor to communicate with all devices to be controlled; each Rain Sensor can communicate with up to 8 programmers.
Maximum range is 10 m without obstacles (see Rain Sensor instruction sheet).
If a single sensor cannot cover all programmers, installing more than one is recommended.

Start the scan to search for programmers available near the Rain Sensor.
Check that the Bluetooth® signal quality is sufficient (min. 2 bars).

Pair the Rain Sensor with one or more programmers installed in the app.

After pairing the programmer, it is necessary to save the changes.

Rain Sensor Bluetooth® – Status

The rain sensor status can be viewed by selecting the programmer card in the app.

The rain sensor status can be displayed in the top bar with the umbrella icon.
The sensor communicates its status to the programmer every minute.

A grey umbrella symbol means the rain sensor is empty and automatic irrigation will proceed as programmed.

A blue umbrella symbol means the sensor is full (rainfall of at least 5 mm/m²) and it sends a stop signal to all associated programmers via the myClaber App.
When the water evaporates, the Rain Sensor will send a signal to resume irrigation.

Footnote – Trademarks

App Store is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., used under license.
Claber S.P.A. claims no rights over the third-party trademarks listed.