The PC-506 Sprinkler Timer is an electronic clock that controls when your sprinkler system turns on and how long the sprinklers run. The PC-506 timer offers several advanced features, including separate schedules for each station with just a turn of the dial and 12 popular schedules to choose from.
The Rain Bird PC-506 Series Sprinkler Timer is an electronic clock that controls when a sprinkler system turns on and how long each station runs. It can control up to six stations and provides separate schedules for each station, with 12 preset schedules or custom programming.
This guide covers installing the timer, installing a 9-volt battery, connecting field wiring and the transformer, setting the current time and day, basic dial programming, custom programming, manual operation, winterizing, and troubleshooting. It notes that the timer is for indoor use only and includes Rain Bird technical assistance contact information.
| Station capacity | Up to six stations |
|---|---|
| Watering frequency | Up to three times per day |
| Maximum run time per zone | Up to three hours per zone |
| Schedule capacity | 12 popular schedules or custom schedules |
| Pump start output | Standard |
| Battery type | 9-volt alkaline battery |
| Installation location | Indoor use only |
| Power outlet distance | Within 6 feet (1.9 m) of a 120-volt AC electrical outlet |
| Field wire gauge | 18-gauge for runs less than 800 feet; 14-gauge for longer runs |
The PC-506 can control up to six stations or zones.
A 9-volt alkaline battery should be installed with the “+” side facing up.
It is for indoor use only; for outdoor installation, use a water-resistant cabinet such as the Rain Bird Model TC-2 Timer Cabinet.
The timer reverts to preset start times of 6:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m., and 12 noon, and the time of day and custom programs must be reprogrammed.