Take control over your landscape with TRU irrigation controllers from Rain Bird. Ideal for residential applications, TRU controllers are designed with aesthetics, usability and reliability in mind.
Featuring a multi-function display and intuitive programming dial, these controllers offer the flexibility of three programs and four start times per program.
With the ability to accommodate up to eight stations plus master valve/pump start relay and rain/rain freeze sensor, this controller is suitable for indoor or outdoor mounting.
Plus, the device is upgradeable to WiFi-based remote monitoring and control with the addition of a LNK2 WiFi Module (sold separately).
With TRU controllers, you can now have TRU confidence that your landscape will remain healthy and beautiful year-round. That’s The Intelligent Use of Water™.
Keep your lawn healthy with program-based scheduling (A, B, C) and four start times per program for 12 total start times
Reduce water usage – Season adjust technology changes the watering duration (as a percent) for all programs simultaneously or to individual programs with associated with run times
Watering delay – Suspend watering for up to 14 days when it rains (applies only to stations set to obey rain sensor), watering automatically resumes after the set delay as elapsed
Professional features – Set an interstation delay, reset the controller to factory defaults, rain sensor bypass by station, save/restore programming and set a master valve by station
Time keeping built-in battery - maintains the time during short power outages
Rugged design – Robust set screw terminals to accommodate AC power and valve connections, plus master valve/pump start relay and rain/rain freeze sensor; controller comes preinstalled in a contractor-grade case to withstand even the harshest environments
Manual watering options – For all stations, a single station, or an individual program
WiFi capable – Upgradeable to WiFi-based remote monitoring and control with the addition of a LLNK2 WiFi Module (sold separately)
Meets EPA WaterSense criteria – When paired with the LNK2 WiFi Module and a rain sensor (sold separately)
Works with most irrigation valve models that use 24 VAC
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Model
TRU8O
Zones
8
Zones/Stations
8
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Controller Type
Fixed Station
Features
Battery Backup
Programs
3
Program Day Cycles
Custom days of the Week, Odd days, Even days, Cyclical (water every x days)
Start Times per Zone/Program
4
Electrical Specifications
Storage Temperature Range -40°F (-40°C) to 150°F (66°C) Operating Temperature Range Maximum: 149°F (65°C) Operating Humidity 95% max at 50°F to 120°F (10°C to 49°C) non-condensing environment Certifications UL/ULC LISTED 273J FCC Part 15b CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B) IP24 Date/Time Backup 365-day calendar backed up against power interruptions by an internal lithium battery Input 120V∿ (±10%) at 60 Hz Master Valve/Pump Start Relay (if connected): 24V∿ at 60 Hz Manual Watering Options All stations, a single station, or an individual program Number of Start Times Per Zone 4 start times per program Output Nominal: 24V∿ at 60Hz, 0.750 A Program Day Options Odd (days of the week), Even (days of the week), Custom or Cyclic (specific intervals) Scheduling Method Program-based scheduling (A, B, C) Seasonal Adjust Range 5% to 200%; capable of being applied to all programs simultaneously or to individual programs Watering Schedule Back Up Method Non-volatile memory permanently saves the current programming Zone / Station Count 8 Zone Watering Length (minutes) 1 minute to 6 hours
