Flow Alert Definitions
Flow alerts are viewed in the Alerts menu. If you have an alert, you will see a two-letter abbreviation (MB, HF, NF, LK, EX). A double dash (--) means that there is not an alert for the station you are viewing.
Your WeatherTRAK ET Pro2 can continuously monitor for the following flow conditions:
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MB (Mainline Break) - A Mainline Break alert generally means a mainline pipe or fitting has failed.
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HF (Station High Flow) - A station High Flow alert happens when a sprinkler head or lateral pipe is broken, or the station high flow threshold (SHFT) is too low.
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NF (No Flow) - A No Flow alert happens when an operating station is not recording any flow.
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LK (Leak Detect) - A Leak Detect alert happens when flow is observed during non-scheduled irrigation or during scheduled irrigation when no irrigation is operating.
- EX (Extended Leak Detect) - An Extended Leak Detect is when a flow meter detects a leak that exceeds a user-defined delay period with a normally open master as part of the irrigation program.
Extended Leak (EX)
An extended leak occurs when flow has exceeded the leak detect threshold continuously for the extended leak period. This can happen when:
- A quick coupler or hose bib is being used
- A valve is stuck open
- A mainline fitting is broken.
When this type of alert occurs, the controller closes a normally open master valve and raises an extended leak alert. The next irrigation will start as scheduled, but the alert will not be cleared automatically. To remedy:
1. Repair any valves, quick couplers, or hose bibs.
2. Prevent the unauthorized use of a quick coupler or hose bib.
To clear an Extended Leak alert from the controller AFTER troubleshooting:
1. To view flow alerts, turn the MAIN KNOB to the Alerts menu.
2. Turn the UPPER KNOB until VIEW FLOW STATUS displays.
3. Turn the LOWER KNOB to view.
4. Turn the UPPER KNOB to view any station flow alerts. If an alert exists, it will be displayed on this View Flow Status screen. A double dash -- means there are no flow issues.
5. To see where additional flow alerts may have occurred, turn the UPPER KNOB to view subsequent stations.
To clear an Extended Leak alert remotely AFTER troubleshooting:
1. Go to Manage Controller page in WeatherTRAK.net
2. Select Clear Flow and Electrical Alerts.