Rain Sensor/Controller error

[nswc101]

Went to turn on a system today, (I know its kind of late in the year for us up here in MA). Everything looked to be in good working order except when I went to run each zone or program the system, I kept getting "OFF" and "sensor" on the screen and could not manually or use the program to run the system. It did rain last night but it was dry today. I disconnected the wiring for the sensor, hoping to eliminate any problems it may be causing. Even with te sensor disconnected I am still getting the messages on the screen and unable to run the system. Any ideas or suggestions? I have also tried disconnecting the power, to reset the controller. Thanks

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

Which controller and did you put a jumper in between the two sensor terminals?

[nswc101]

It was a newer hunter residential model with 6 zones, I completely disconnected the two sensor wires so that it should in theory have no influence on the controller whatsoever.

[Wet_Boots]

check the blinker fluid

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

Originally Posted by nswc101

It was a newer hunter residential model with 6 zones, I completely disconnected the two sensor wires so that it should in theory have no influence on the controller whatsoever.

No...In theory you broke the common wire continuity.

[nswc101]

Know where i can get a good price on some of that fluid you mentioned?

[nswc101]

Ok, even with the bypass switch on and the wires connected I was still getting the error.

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

Originally Posted by nswc101

Ok, even with the bypass switch on and the wires connected I was still getting the error.

That's a different matter.

Power the controller down. Disconnect the 9v battery. Leave it alone for a few hours then come back and reboot and see if it works okay.

[nswc101]

Thanks, I was gonna go back and do that actually

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

While we wait I'll do a hijack