Modular Irrigation Controller
First Claim
1. An irrigation controller comprising:
- a user interface surface having a plurality of interface elements for programming an irrigation schedule;
a controller housing connected to said user interface surface;
a plurality of irrigation terminals disposed in said controller housing and arranged to selectively supply power to irrigation stations;
a transformer terminal connectable to an indoor transformer and an outdoor transformer; and
,a transformer mounting area disposed within said controller housing;
said transformer mounting area removably connectable to an outdoor transformer assembly.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a modular controller that connects to irrigation modules with varying station terminals and a standard footprint size. Additionally, the modular controller includes surge protection options, wireless communication with PDA'"'"'s and other external devices, no required position for each controller module to be connected, immediate display of station modules on the LCD display, retention of a water program if module is removed, communications module for flow monitoring, a modular transformer, rain sensor receiver within the housing, an improved 9-volt batter holder, and other aspects described in the present application.
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20 Claims
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1. An irrigation controller comprising:
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a user interface surface having a plurality of interface elements for programming an irrigation schedule; a controller housing connected to said user interface surface; a plurality of irrigation terminals disposed in said controller housing and arranged to selectively supply power to irrigation stations; a transformer terminal connectable to an indoor transformer and an outdoor transformer; and
,a transformer mounting area disposed within said controller housing;
said transformer mounting area removably connectable to an outdoor transformer assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An irrigation controller comprising:
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a user interface in communication with a microprocessor and a memory for programming an irrigation schedule; a controller housing connected to said user interface, said microprocessor and said memory; a plurality of irrigation terminals connected to said controller housing and arranged to selectively delivery power to control an irrigation system; and
,a modular transformer assembly removably connectable to a modular transformer assembly mounting area. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An irrigation controller comprising:
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a user interface in communication with a microprocessor and a memory for programming an irrigation schedule; a controller housing connected to said user interface, said microprocessor and said memory; a plurality of irrigation terminals connected to said controller housing and arranged to selectively delivery power to control an irrigation system; and
,a modular transformer assembly removably connectable to a modular transformer assembly mounting area; wherein said irrigation controller is removably connectable to a modular transformer assembly and an external transformer assembly. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification