Battery Operated Controllers
For residential and commercial applications, or where AC power is unavailable, DIG single-station battery operated controllers and timers offer the most convenient way to automate a drip irrigation or sprinkler system. With a rugged and durable construction for a long life, DIG’s battery operated controllers offer programming flexibility for a wide range of applications, using two AA batteries that can last up to three years. Completely waterproof (IP68 certified) and able to operate in harsh environments, the controllers are dependable solution for any irrigation systems above or below grade.
RBC-8000 Single Station Battery Operated Timer with 3/4″ Anti-Siphon Valve
The RBC8000 Single-Station Battery Operated Timer mounted on a 3/4″ anti-siphon valve is an innovative and rugged battery-operated timer for use in residential and commercial applications, or where AC power is unavailable. Available with the latest and most efficient electronic management technology, the RBC8000 can operate up to three years on two AA alkaline batteries. It features a large, easy-to-read LCD screen and simple icon-based programming with weekly or cyclical programs. The timer’s 3/4″ heavy duty professional grade anti-siphon valve includes flow control and external manual bleed for smooth opening and closing. Completely waterproof and able to operate in harsh environments, the RBC8000 is the simple and dependable solution for any irrigation system.
Features
- Powered by two AA alkaline batteries with a safe period of 60 seconds to replace without losing the program
- Watering flexibility with a selection of watering frequencies and four start times
- Seven buttons with integrated high resolution screen
- Easy-to-read LCD display with AM/PM clock and icon-based programming for easy navigation
- Blinking notification on days the timer is active
- Programming time options in AM/PM or 24 hour
- Non-volatile memory retains program and timer integrity (excluding time)
- Emergency backup program of five minutes every 24 hours if no program is selected after battery installation, starting at 8:00 AM
- Manual irrigation cycle can be performed via the timer manual program button or via the solenoid
- One button for program off until reactivated or as an irrigation suspension override (rain mode)
- Energy conservation; after 15 minutes the timer screen is turned off automatically
- Low battery indicator
- Semi-automatic, automatic or manual operation
- Retractable coiled cord for easy removal of the timer
- Available with 3/4” NPT or BSP thread heavy duty, professional anti-siphon valve with manual flow control and external manual bleed supported by stainless steel screw
- Threaded battery cover with O-ring for waterproof protection of the batteries
- Latching solenoid with encapsulated plunger and spring for reliable operation
- Wire ready for a rain sensor
- The timer interior is completely waterproof (IP68) – can operate in harsh environments
- Environmentally friendly; utilizes RoHS compliant components
- Battery life up to three years
- Three year warranty
RBC-MVA Single Station Battery Operated Timer with 3/4″ Actuator
The RBCMVA Single-Station Battery Operated Timer mounted on a 3/4″ actuator has joined DIG’s innovative and rugged line of battery operated timers, for use in residential and commercial applications or where AC power is unavailable. Outfitted with the latest and most efficient electronic management technology, the RBC MVA can operate up to three years on two AA alkaline batteries. It features a large, easy-to-read LCD screen and simple icon-based programming with weekly or cyclical programs. The timer’s professional grade actuator is used to convert 3/4″ and 1″ brass or plastic manual anti-siphon valves to automatic operation and includes flow control with an external manual bleed for smooth opening and closing. Completely waterproof and able to operate in harsh environments, the RBC MVA is the simple and dependable solution for any irrigation systems that start with a manual anti-siphon valve.
Convert 3/4″ and 1″
- Champion (brass)
- Orbit (brass and/or plastic)
- Buckner/Superior (brass)
- Lawn Life, Fairway (brass)
Features
- Powered by two AA alkaline batteries with a safe period of 60 seconds to replace without losing the program
- Watering flexibility with a selection of watering frequencies and four start times
- Seven buttons with integrated high resolution screen
- Easy-to-read LCD display with AM/PM clock and icon-based programming for easy navigation
- Blinking notification on days the timer is active
- Programming time options in AM/PM or 24 hour
- Non-volatile memory retains program and timer integrity (excluding time)
- Emergency backup program of five minutes every 24 hours if no program is selected after battery installation, starting at 8:00 AM
- Manual irrigation cycle can be performed via the timer manual program button or via the solenoid
- One button for program off until reactivated or as an irrigation suspension override (rain mode)
- Energy conservation; after 15 minutes the timer screen is turned off automatically
- Low battery indicator
- Semi-automatic, automatic or manual operation
- Retractable coiled cord for easy removal of the controller
- Factory assembled to fit 3/4″ Champion and Orbit manual brass valves with adapter for 1” included in the package.
- The actuator is available with manual flow control and external manual bleed supported by stainless steel screw
- Threaded battery cover with O-ring for waterproof protection of the batteries
- Latching solenoid with encapsulated plunger and spring for reliable operation
- Wire ready for a rain sensor
- The timer interior is completely waterproof (IP68) – can operate in harsh environments
- Environmentally friendly; utilizes RoHS compliant components
- Battery life up to three years
- Three year warranty
RBC 7000 Single Station Battery Operated Timer with 3/4″ Inline Valve
The RBC 7000 Single-Station Battery Operated Timer mounted on a 3/4″ inline valve has joined DIG’s innovative and rugged line of battery operated timers and is ideal for use in residential and commercial applications, or where AC power is unavailable. Outfitted with the latest and most efficient electronic management technology, the RBC 7000 can operate up to three years on two AA alkaline batteries. It features a large, easy-to-read LCD screen and simple icon-based programming with weekly or cyclical programs. The timer’s 3/4″ professional grade inline valve includes flow control and two adapters to convert the inline valve with pipe thread into hose thread, allowing for outdoor faucet connections. Completely waterproof and able to operate in harsh environments, the RBC 7000 is the simple and dependable solution for drip irrigation and sprinkler systems above or below grade.
Features
- Powered by two AA alkaline batteries with a safe period of 60 seconds to replace without losing the program
- Watering flexibility with a selection of watering frequencies and four start times
- Seven buttons with integrated high resolution screen
- Easy-to-read LCD display with AM/PM clock and icon-based programming for easy navigation
- Blinking notification on days the timer is active
- Programming time options in AM/PM or 24 hour
- Non-volatile memory retains program and timer integrity (excluding time)
- Emergency backup program of five minutes every 24 hours if no program is selected after battery installation
- Manual irrigation cycle can be performed via the timer’s manual program button or via the solenoid
- One button for program off until reactivated or as an irrigation suspension override (rain mode)
- Energy conservation; after 15 minutes the timer screen is turned off automatically
- Low battery indicator
- Semi-automatic, automatic or manual operation
- Retractable cord for easy removal of the timer
- One button for program off until reactivated or as an irrigation suspension override (rain mode)
- Available with NPT or BSP threads
- Latching solenoid with encapsulated plunger and spring for reliable operation
- Wire ready for a rain sensor
- Completely waterproof (IP68) – can operate in harsh environments
- Environmentally friendly; utilizes RoHS compliant components
- Battery life up to three years
- Three year warranty