GALCON 7003

3 Station Battery Operated

Irrigation Controller
Operations and Installations
Instructions

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Main Features: 1. General Information
Easy to install and simple to operate. This pamphlet contains important information related to installation,
Operating built in latching solenoid valve seizes from 3/4" (20 use and proper maintenance. Read the instructions and warnings in
mm) to 2" (50 mm). this document carefully, and keep it for future reference.
User friendly programming. The packaging for this product should be kept out of the reach of
Weekly or cyclical programs. children in order to avoid possible danger.
Up to four start times per day in weekly program. Prior to use, check to see that the instrument is not damaged. If
Irrigation duration from 1 minute to 12 hours. you find a fault, please contact Customer Service.
Irrigation frequency: from 8 start time per day (every 3 hours) Used batteries are not to be disposed of in regular trash, as they
up to once in 30 days (in a cyclical program). contain poisonous chemicals. Used batteries should be placed in the
Simple operation with 6 programming buttons. special disposal receptacles for this purpose.
Manual operation. The manufacturer is not responsible for any gush of water caused
Only one 9V alkaline battery required. by improper use or by usage not in accordance with manufacturer
instructions as described in this pamphlet.
Warning - Use alkaline batteries only

Weekly programing - up to 4 start times per day.

Unit is for outdoor use, maximum operating ambient 50degC,
maximum RH 100%. 2. Irrigation Controller Parts 1
Weather resistant.
Operate up to 3 stations. 2
1. Cover
Ideal for outdoor installation.
2. Display
Integrated hydraulic valve (first valve). 3
3. Programming and Operations Buttons
Waterproof EZ connectors make system expansion simple.
4. Base
No wire splices needed.
5. Mechanical Operating Handle
Independent or sequential programing. 4
6. Hydraulic Tap
5
7. Directional Arrow for Water Flow

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Diagram 1
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3. Preparing the System 3.2 Connecting the Taps to the Controller

In order for the hydraulic taps to work, the cables extending from
3.1 Installing the Controller onto the Irrigation System
each tap have to be connected to the controller. Connection of the
cables:
Install the controller (4) on the irrigation system, with a filter (2)
1. Remove the white sticker which is attached to the end of each
[not supplied] placed between the controller and the main tap (1).
cable coming out of the controller.
Twist the water entry of the hydraulic tap (3) [on the side without
2. Attach the connectors at the ends of the cables. Before
the arrow] to the filter. Connect the water line to the water exit of
attaching, ensure that the red rubber washer (9) is threaded and
the tap, marked with an arrow (5), using the appropriate connector.
is located on the connector at the end of the cable coming out
from the tap (8). When the connectors are being attached,
place the protrusion and the groove at the bottom of the
1 2 3 4 5

connector so that they face each other.

7 8 9 10

Diagram 2

Up to 3 taps can be connected to the GALCON 7003 Controller

(Diagram 3 shows a sample of a connection to three taps). Grove
Diagram 4
3. Screw the sleeve (7) threaded on the cable coming out from the
tap to the connector at the end of the cable coming out from the
controller (10).

Diagram 5
Cables which are not being used should be tied together and
Diagram 3 connected to the pipe.

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3.3 Battery Connection 3.4
3.4 Removing
3.4 Removing (Replacing)
(Replacing) the
the Battery
Battery
1
1. Disconnect the controller from the When
When taking
taking out
out the
the battery,
battery, first
first pull
pull out
out the
the 2
base by pulling it firmly in a rotational bottom
bottom side
side (2)
(2) of
of the
the battery.
battery. You
You can
can use
use aa
manner from the upper part above the small
small flat
flat screwdriver
screwdriver to
to do
do this.
this. Removing
Removing the
the
mechanical handle. battery
battery from
from the
the top
top part
part first
first is
is liable
liable to
to break
break
the
the contacts.
contacts.
Diagram
Diagram 9
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4. Programming the Controller

There are two

There are two options
options for
for programming
programming the the GALCON
GALCON 7003:7003:
Diagram 6
Opening
Opening each
Opening each tap
tap individually,
individually, independent
independent of of the
the rest
rest of
of the
the
2. Hold the controller upside down and taps.
taps.
taps.
firmly pull out the cover of the battery
Opening
Opening the
Opening the taps
taps sequentially,
sequentially, i.e.,
i.e., the
the second
second oror third
third tap
tap opens
opens
housing from the place marked only
only after
after the
the previous
previous tap
tap completes
completes its its programmed
programmed irrigation
irrigation
OPEN. time.
time.
time.
2 4.1
4.1 Operation
4.1 Operation of
of Buttons
Buttons for
for Programming
Programming
3. Connect a 9V alkaline battery (not
1
supplied) to the battery connector, 3
Transfer
Transfer button
button
transfers
transfers between
between the
the various
various programs
programs
placing first the bottom side (2) of the (i.e.,
(i.e., clock
clock direction,
direction, day
day selection).
selection).
battery, and only then press the upper
Selection
Selection button
button selects
selects the
the parameter
parameter which
which isis about
about
side in (3), making note of the polarity
to
to be
be changed
changed (i.e.,
(i.e., hour,
hour, minute,
minute, etc.).
etc.). Change
Change of of the
the
which is marked on the bottom of the
Diagram 7 parameter
parameter can
can be
be carried
carried out
out only
only when
when it it is
is flashing.
flashing.
battery housing, near the contact
points. Bi-functional
Bi-functional button,
button, for
for initiating
initiating manual
manual computerized
computerized
MANUAL Valve
Valve
When changing the battery, ensure that irrigation
irrigation and
and is
is used
used to
to alternate
alternate between
between the
the three
three taps,
MANUAL

taps,
the battery housing is dry. 1,
1, 22 and
and 3.
3.
Addition
Addition button
button increases
increases the
the value
value of
of the
the selected
selected
4. Replace the battery housing cover so parameter
parameter (i.e.,
(i.e., -- adds
adds an
an hour).
hour).
that it forms a triangle at the bottom of UN
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Reduction
Reduction button
button decreases
decreases the
the value
value of
of the
the selected
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selected
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parameter
parameter (i.e.,
(i.e., -- reduces
reduces an
an hour).
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hour).
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Pause button
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4.2 Main Display 4.4 Independent Irrigation Program for Each Tap

If no button has been pressed for two minutes, the controller will 4.4.1 Setting Irrigation Time for Each of the Three Taps:
automatically change to the main display, which will show current 1. Press the button until the symbol appears on the
time, with the sign and the sign under the current day. screen next to duration of irrigation.
Example: Main display.
2. Press on the Valve button to change between the taps.
MANUAL

The will appear above the current tap. Select the tap for
which you wish to select the irrigation time.

3. When the symbol appears above the selected tap, press

on the button; the hour display will flash, and by using
the or buttons, set the duration of the irrigation in hours.
4.3 Adjustment of Current Date Again press the button and the display of minutes will flash,
and by using the or buttons, set the minutes of irrigation
In order for the controller to operate the irrigation system at the duration desired.
desired times, the present date and time must first be set.
The controller can work on a 24 hour schedule, or on a 12 hour A tap whose display shows 0:00 will not open.
schedule (note the AM/PM indicators). To switch between the
two methods, press the and buttons simultaneously, Example: Selection of Tap 2 for 12 minutes of irrigation.
when the display is not flashing.
For easier programming and easier access to the controller,
disconnect the controller from its base by firmly pulling it up in a
rotational movement from the upper part of the mechanical
handle.
1. When the main display screen is shown, press on the button,
and the hour display will be flashing. Set the current hour using
the or button.
2. Again press the button, the minutes will be flashing. Set the
correct time in minutes using the or buttons.
3. Again press the button. The will flash under the M
(=Monday), move the flashing arrow to be under the current day
of the week by means of the or buttons.
4. For confirmation and exit, press on the button until the
main display comes up.
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4.4.2 Setting Irrigation Day for Each of the Three Taps: 4.4.3 Setting Time for Start of Irrigation
1. Press the button until the 2 1 symbol appears on the Four different starting times can be set by this action
display next to day of irrigation. (START I-IV). The irrigation time is set for all start times
and will continue according to the parameters set on the
2. Select the tap for which you wish to set the day of irrigation. controller.
Press the Valve button to transfer between taps. The
MANUAL
will There can be an overlap between starting times, with the
appear above the selected tap. possibility to program tap opening times such that there
will be an overlap of irrigation times between two or more
3. Press the button. A flashing will appear under one of opening hours.
the days of the week. Again press the button to move This option allows for irrigation in the morning of 30
between the days. To set the day of irrigation, place the minutes, in the afternoon irrigation of 45 minutes (by
arrow under the desired day and press the button. A overlap), and 30 minutes in the evening.
steady will be displayed under the selected day and a 1. Press the button until you get the display START I
flashing will appear under the following day. Repeat the (first starting time) next to start hour. Either OFF or the
order of actions in this paragraph in order to set additional last opening time entered will be displayed.
irrigation days. To cancel an irrigation day, place the arrow
under the desired day and press on the button. The 2. Select the tap for which you wish to set the first irrigation
arrow under that day will disappear, and a flashing arrow starting time. Press on Valve to transfer between the taps.
MANUAL

will appear under the following day. The will appear above the selected tap.

Example: Selection of irrigation day -irrigation on Monday 3. While the appears over the desired tap, press on .
and Wednesday for Tap 2. The hour display will flash. Set the time desired by use of
the or buttons. Again press the button, the
minutes will be flashing. Set the minutes desired by use of
the or buttons (remembering to take note of the AM
or PM signs).

4. To set additional opening times, press the button to

transfer between the various start times.
START I/START II/START III/START IV will appear opposite
the words start hour. Repeat steps 2 and 3 according to
your choice.

5. To confirm and exit, press on until the main display

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 To cancel one of the start times press on to move 4.5 Defining a Sequential Opening
between the various start times. START I/START II/START
III/START IV will appear on the display, according to your The controller allows defining Taps 2 and 3 as sequential taps,
choice. Press on . The time will be displayed flashing. which will open when the tap before it completes its irrigation.
Using the or , change the opening time to OFF (on 1. Press on until 2 1 appears on the display next to days of
the 24 hour display the OFF will appear after 23, and then irrigation.
will come 0. On the AM/PM display, OFF will appear after 11,
and then will come 0). 2. Press on Valve to move between the taps. Select the tap you
MANUAL

wish to designate as a sequential tap. The will appear over the

Example: Setting the second irrigation time to 8:30 AM for selected tap on the display.
Tap 2.
3. While the appears over the desired tap, press the until SErL
appears on the display.

4. If you want to define an additional tap as a sequential tap,

repeat steps 2 and 3.

5. To confirm and exit, press on until the main display returns.

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4.6 Closing Taps by Computer 4.7 Manual Computerized Operation

The controller allows you to close each tap in a computerized In this operation, it is possible to operate the taps instantly
manner. for a determined time set by the program. The taps will close
1. Pres s on until 2 1 appears on the display next to days of automatically after the determined time ends. Note that the original
irrigation. program that was set will continue to operate in accordance with
the times set, and the next cycle will start as set.
2. Press on Valve to move between the taps. Select the tap you
MANUAL
Manual operation of the taps is possible only when the controller is
wish to designate as a sequential tap. The will appear over the in main display mode.
selected tap on the display.
The taps can be manually operated in two ways: Valve
MANUAL

3. While the symbol appears over the desired tap, press the For manual operation of one tap press continuously on
until OFF appears on the display. until the symbol appears above Tap 1 and will move between
the taps. When the symbol is above the desired tap, release
4. If you wish to turn off additional taps, repeat steps 2 and 3. the button. The tap will open and will appear and
the symbol will appear above the open tap. To close the tap
5. To confirm and exit, press on until the main display returns. manually, press again on Valve .
MANUAL

In order to again return the taps to operation, the days of Example: Tap 2 will irrigate for 15 minutes.
irrigation must be re-established, as described above.
Note:
If Tap 1 is programmed as OFF and Tap 2 is programmed as
SErL, neither one will open automatically.
If Tap 2 is programmed as OFF and Tap 3 is programmed as
SErL, neither one will open automatically.
If Tap 1 is programmed as OFF and Taps 2 and 3 are both
programmed as SErL, none of the three will open automatically.

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 Manual operation of all three taps sequentially press 4.9 Rainoff Mode
continuously on Valve . The symbol
MANUAL
will appear above Tap 1
and will move between the taps until appears on the This operation is used to pause the entire irrigation program if a
display above all three taps. Release the button and the taps will period of rain is expected. The irrigation cycles remain in memory
operate in a sequential manner. will appear on the display but the irrigation is not performed.
and the symbol will appear above the open tap, and will move
between taps 1, 2, 3 with the opening and closing of the taps. To pause: press continuously on MANUAL Valve until is displayed, and
To close only the tap which is operating, press quickly on Valve
MANUAL then release.
and that tap will close and the next one will open, if it is
available. To cancel rainoff: again press continuously on Valve until the
MANUAL

To close all three taps at once, press continuously on the Valve

MANUAL symbol disappears from the display and then release.
button. The operating tap will close and the others will not open.
During rainoff, the Valve button will not operate and it will not
MANUAL

be possible to perform a computerized manual operation.

4.8 Displaying Time Remaining Until Tap Closes Example: The controller is in rainoff mode.

When the tap is opened by the controller, the tap symbol and
programmed irrigation time will be displayed. The irrigation time
will count down to 00:00, and as soon as the tap closes, the
display will return to the main display.

If two or three taps are open at the same time, the remaining
time will be shown in 3 second intervals 3 seconds for Tap 1,
3 seconds for Tap 2 and 3 seconds for Tap 3, and will be
repeated again and again. The drop symbol will appear above
the tap whose remaining time is being displayed.

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4.10 Manual Mechanical Operation 5. Maintenance
It is possible to open and close the irrigation tap regardless of the
Remove the battery when the controller is idle for an extended
controller operation. This condition is useful if one wants to irrigate
time.
immediately and one doesnt have enough time or knowledge
necessary to program the controller, or if there is no battery.
It is required to install a filter in front of the controller and to
Manual operation is performed by turning the grey handle located
clean it out every few months. A filter which is not clean is an
at the bottom section of the seat.
opening for problems.
To open: Turn the operating handle counter-clockwise.
The battery will last at least one year (alkaline battery).
To close: Turn the operating handle clockwise until it reaches the
Recommended water presser is up to 8 atmosphere (Bar).
position where the handle is located above the black leg of the tap.
5.1 Warning of a Weak Battery
Note: The manual operating handle cannot close the tap while
the tap is being operated by the irrigation controller. When a battery becomes weak a flashing battery symbol
will appear on the display. In this condition there is still enough
Remember! To irrigate using the controller, the tap must be in limited energy to operate the tap, but the battery should be
AUTO mode. replaced as soon as possible. If the battery is not replaced, the
controller will open the tap only 7 times, after which everything
will be wiped off the display except for the batter symbol and the
Tap in AUTO Tap in MANUAL
word OFF. The battery can be changed in one minute without
Mode Mode
losing the program.

Example: Sign of a weak battery.

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Technical Specifications: LIMITED WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
1. Galcon shall, for a limited period of 36 months from the
Controller retail purchase date of the original (first) purchaser (the
Controller body: AES Seal EPDM. Warranty Period), provide limited warranty for the
Products, as provided for and subject to the provisions and
Skirt: ABS (CE Standard). limitations of this Limited Warranty Certificate.
LCD: lens Acryl.
2. Galcons Warranty for the Product only extends to the
Battery: 9V alkaline.
original purchaser of the Product (the Customer) who,
upon requesting warranty service, must present Galcon
Solenoid with a valid purchase receipt. Failure to produce the said
Seals: NBR. documentation will result in the request for warranty being
null and void.
Wet parts: Stainless steel 400 and nylon.
Base flow factor: KV=1.31/min at P of 1 bar. 3. GALCON warrants to the Customer that the Product
shall materially conform to the description in Galcons
With orifice size: 1.8mm. documentation and shall be free from defects in material
Solenoid to base connection: '' 20 UNEF threaded. and workmanship. Accordingly, Customers sole and
Voltage range: 7.5-12 VDC. exclusive remedy under this warranty is the repair or to
Galcons sole discretion the replacement of the Product
Coil resistance: 6. or any part\s according to the terms of this Warranty, and
Pulse length: 20 ms. no other remedy shall be available. Therefore, if - within
the Warranty Period - the Product is proven to be defective
by reason of faulty workmanship or materials by Galcon,
Valve Galcon undertakes, with reasonable promptness, to have
Diameter: ''-2''. the defective Product (or any part/s thereof) repaired, or
Pressure range: 0.5-10 bar. at Galcons discretion, replaced; All subject to the terms
and conditions of this Limited Warranty Certificate.
Thread: NPT or BSP.
Valve body: nylon reinforced. 4. Galcons warranty for the Product or otherwise shall
not apply to any of the following: (i) any conduct (by act
Standard: ISO PN 10 ANSI Class125. or omission) not by Galcon, including any misuse/
abuse of any Product (or part/s thereof), and/or any
failure to install and/or use any Product in full compliance
with Galcons instructions; (ii) other systems/components/
devices/technologies and/or the integration/interface
thereof with any Product; (iii) any part/component which
has been included/installed in any Product not at Galcons
approval and/or other than by Galcon; (iv) any actual or
attempted change/repair/interference of/with any Product
(including any use/handling of, and/or interference/dealing
with, any code of any software included/used in the
Product) other than by Galcon; (v) any data/information/
content which has been inserted/included in a Product;
(vi) malfunction or damage resulting from accidents, which

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 occur during transit and/or handling, and/or malfunction negligence), product liability or otherwise - arising from
or damage due to fire, earthquake, flood, lightning and/ the performance or non-performance of any aspect of the
or any other external disaster; (vii) unforeseen accidents, Product or any part thereof; All of the above, whether or
wear and tear, or any other external factors beyond not Galcon and/or the Customer shall have been made
Galcons reasonable control, or to any Product installed, aware of the possibility of such loss.
repaired, adjusted, rebuilt, modified, changed or converted
by any person (including the Customer) other than Galcon; 10. In any event, any liability which Galcon may have in
connection with the Product and/or this Warranty,
5. In addition and without derogating from the provisions including (without limitation) in connection with and/or
of this Warranty, Galcons warranty is conditioned upon resulting from the Product (or any part thereof) and the
the all of the following taking place: (i) Customers use thereof, shall be limited to a total amount (for all
operating and maintaining the Product in accordance with damages, claims and causes of action in the aggregate)
Galcons instructions; (ii) Customers not being in default equal to the consideration actually received by Galcon
of any payment obligation to the Galcon (or its authorized from the Customer for the Product. The limitations shall
dealer, as relevant). apply whether the liability is based on contract, tort, strict
liability or any other theory.
6. Galcon does not give any warranty or guarantee
whatsoever in respect of any Product (or any part/s 11. This Warranty and the remedies set forth herein are
thereof) which has not been manufactured and distributed exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, remedies
by the Galcon and which has not been purchased from the and conditions, whether oral, written, statutory, express
Galcon or any of its authorized dealers, whether such or implied. Galcon specifically disclaims any and all
products are branded with any trademarks similar to any statutory or implied warranties, including, without
trademark belonging to or used by Galcon. limitation, warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose and warranties against hidden or
7. After replacement or repair of the Product, the Warranty latent defects.
for the new or repaired Product shall be valid only for
the non-expired period of the original Warranty Period. 12. The Customer shall be solely responsible for the selection,
Any defective Products or part/s, which has been replaced, use, efficiency and suitability of the Product(s).
shall become Galcons property.
13. The provisions of this Limited Warranty Certificate shall
8. Galcon reserves the right to charge the Customer if any be interpreted and governed, solely and exclusively,
warranty service is requested and carried out but no fault pursuant to the laws of the State of Israel, and no other
is found in the Product or if such defect/fault is not under law shall apply. Any and all legal actions shall be litigated
Galcons Warranty. within the jurisdiction of the courts of Israel, and no other
jurisdiction shall apply.
9. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Galcon shall not
be responsible and/or liable, under any circumstances
and in any way, for any loss, damage, costs, expenses,
expenditures, responsibility and/or liability (including
of Customer and/or any third party) including (without
limitation) direct and/or indirect (including incidental and/
or special and/or consequential), however arising,
including in respect of damages to or loss of property
and/or equipment, loss of profit, loss of use, loss of
revenue or damages to business or reputation, whether or
not based on breach of contract, tort (including

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 GALCON 11000EZ
Computerized
Irrigation Controller
Instructions

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