Irrigation Controller With Removable Station Modules

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United States of America Patent

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13897986

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An irrigation controller includes a housing for enclosing a microprocessor that stores and executes at least one watering program. The microprocessor has a parallel output bus with a plurality of pin sets for controlling a plurality of irrigation stations. The connection between the controller and the irrigation stations is through a plurality of station modules that are removably coupled, in any desired number, to the various pin sets on the output bus. The number of stations controlled is adjusted by the number of modules connected to the output bus. The controller housing has a pocket for holding a user's manual, which is positioned between the controller housing and a mounting bracket. when the controller housing is installed on the mounting bracket.

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THE TORO COMPANYBLOOMINGTON MN

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Tam, Peter MF Irvine, US 6 140
Williams, Jonathan D Riverside, US 30 1133

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