Program an Orbit Dial Star Timer

In this video we run through the basic programming of the Orbit Dial Star timer. This timer features two programs (AB) and four start times per program. These instructions apply to both 4 station and 6 station models.
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[cydfoley]

OMG!!! Lifesaver!! We moved into our home 3 years ago and I haven't been able to figure out this old timer!! Or ID it as the cover is gone too. From looking through pictures I was able to find this tutorial. We are moving away from lawn to an entire drip system outside ANNNNDDDD, I found a huge leak!! Now I can ID the zones, turn off the offending area and reprogram without figuring out how to install a new timer. I mean, this old thing works!!!! Not like the one out back (sigh) so thanks, you are a lifesaver!!!

[dianefrazier]

Thank you this is a very helpful video. I’m a woman and this is a great video to help me learn to program my old timer.

[billgates]

Nice video. I inherited mine; and I don't know if it is even operating; but with this video, I now know how to check and program it. Thank you.

[vvalencia]

I have a 6 station Orbit timer that looks something like this. It was installed over 20 years ago and is still working. My gardener usually programs it for me; I've tried to figure it out from the little instruction sheet, but couldn't really understand it. I was debating whether to replace it, but that's difficult for me because it still works fine...I just need to learn how to use it myself. Your video is helpful.

[moniquemonicat]

Thanks this helped, except for those that want to know what number to enter for PROGRAM B to water every day. Then you enter "1". To make it run every other day you enter "2". "every 2 days" means the same thing as "every other day." But for every single day of the week enter "1."

[shepherds_grandma]

Thank you so much! I have been struggling trying to understand the quick reference timer instructions for years!

[NuBoko]

Don’t have that exact model but the premise is the same. Just purchased a house with an Orbit system and was having issues getting it to run properly. Thanks for the tutorial, my lawn thanks you as well.

[b.walker]

Thanks so much!  This didn't cover what I needed exactly, but your lesson taught me just enough to apply to my application.  This decade plus old timer really is elementary, it is just not completely intuitive until you get a few pointers as you provided today.  I am so impressed with how many features this timer provides.  How Orbit crammed so much into a non computer component is truly mind boggling.  Again, really appreciate your effort and time in posting this!

[lindamcgraw]

Thank you so much! We inherited ours with the house and have been struggling to figure it out. It is now working just like it should! Thank you again!

[amyhansen]

Thank you! Just bought a house that has this control system!

[winnielanza]

Thanks so much! It’s exactly what we have right now. So we really have an old one.

[Dejoan]

I have this timer and this video was very helpful. Unfortunately no where did it talk about the reset button. I now have my system working like a charm. I had difficulty getting the second zone to kick in automatically it only would work manually. So don't give up on it until you try the reset button and start from scratch. I almost bought a new one thinking this on was broke.

[zapatasghost]

Help with the various start times! I don't understand how those work exactly. The program being done here shows the lawn (program B) with two start times. What does that mean?? Is it going to water twice for each day (12am AND 2am) you program it to do so?? Or what?

[thepowerliftingchief]

Very happy to find this video because I have this dinosaur and it works still! I have a small yard and only one zone so my question is how do I know if A or B program is set? I have A program configured for what I want and the dial set to auto, will it run program A? I left everything blank/not filled in for B

[paolagomez-pineiro]

I inherited this orbit controller (the 6 zone model) and irrigation system when I purchased my house. How can I test which sprinkler head belongs to each zone?

[geloca]

Thank you for the video, I have the same timer, do you know where can I have the Model Number so I can download the manual for it. Thanks again

[asirohasitumorang]

Thank you so much, the video is very helpful.
My Orbit sprinkler control does not work right now. In the small screen shown OFF PWR. I think it is means the power is off. How to fix it. I have check all the power controls in the electric box are on and all power at home are good/working. Thank you very much for the help. Asi

[davidnguyen]

Thank you so much! I always go to YouTube when I need more info on things im trying to repair. power went out and my sprinkler system didn't work anymore. I had to replace the battery which is on the back left of the system. afterwards I had to reprogram it. your video didn't address my certain issue but it gave me enough knowledge to tamper with it until I got it. I also used another commenters suggestion of hitting reset because for some reason after reprogramming, it didn't want to run for the time that I set up. a hard reset fixed it!

[enufots]

Ok, let's be clear: In the example in this video, lawn zones 1, 2, & 4 is programmed to use program B. Program B has a start time of 12a.m. and 2a.m. (two start times). At 12a.m., zone 1 will start and finish after 5 minutes, then zone 2 will start and finish after 5 minutes, and then zone 4 will start and finish after 10 minutes. Zones 1, 2, & 4 DO NOT START AT the SAME TIME correct? Then at 2 a.m. zones 1, 2, & 4 will water again start & finish consecutively one after the other, but never simultaneously.

[zodcx]

Just started the video, how do you set the time and date?