Topic(s): Device HelpRC2 – ARC – ST8

RC2/ARC Series WiFi Smart Controller: Resetting the Controller

Reset only WiFi settings back to Pair mode
(Note: This action will reset WiFi to factory default settings and cannot be reversed; watering schedules will be retained.)

Hold the WiFi icon button on the controller interface for approximately five seconds:
1) STATUS will turn solid amber
2) Once rebooted, STATUS will blink blue

If you have previously connected to the controller from your mobile device, you will need first to delete the old controller card. The controller can then be reconnected to your mobile device by launching the Rain Bird App, tapping the “Add Controller” icon, and following the on-screen instructions.

Reset/Clear irrigation programs previously set
(Note: This action will reset all programmed watering schedules back to factory default settings and cannot be reversed; WiFi settings will be retained.)

Simultaneously hold AUTO, OFF and NEXT buttons on the controller interface for approximately five seconds:

1. AUTO will blink green
2. OFF will blink red
3. MANUAL will blink green
4. Once rebooted, AUTO will turn solid green
5. STATUS will remain unchanged from the current state

The factory default program will activate and water each zone for 10 minutes daily until overwritten with a custom program. Additional programs can also be added. Each use program should have the desired watering start time(s), run day(s), and duration(s).

Restore the controller to its factory default settings
(Note: This action will reset WiFi and all programmed watering schedules back to factory default settings and cannot be reversed.)

Simultaneously hold the AUTO, OFF, NEXT, and PAIRING MODES buttons on the controller interface for approximately five seconds:

1. STATUS will blink amber
2. AUTO will blink green
3. OFF will blink red
4. MANUAL will blink green
5. Once rebooted, AUTO will turn solid green
6. Once rebooted, STATUS will blink blue

If you previously connected to the controller from your mobile device, you must first delete the old controller card. The controller can then be reconnected to your mobile device by launching the Rain Bird App, tapping the “Add Controller” icon, and following the on-screen instructions. When paired, the watering program(s) must be set up using the Rain Bird App. The default program will water each zone for 10 minutes every day until overwritten with a custom program. Each use program should have the desired watering start time(s), run day(s) and duration(s).