OpenSprinkler Forums Hardware Questions OpenSprinkler OpenSprinkler 3.0 freezes during execution, causing endless irrigation

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    f2b
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    I got a fully assembled OpenSprinkler 3.0 about a month ago and have had the system crash during irrigation. This is a sporradic error, but already happend twice. I have uploaded a short video to my dropbox account: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qtetni6whrqa5li/20170815_235631_35716487258840.mp4?dl=0

    The simple procedure I use is:
    Daily (in case of no rain)
    Open valve 1 at 6:29
    CRASH –> Valve 1 remains open, time shown on OpenSprinkler stops at 6:44

    Usually the following routine should have continued as follows:
    Close valve 1 at 6.44
    Open valve 2 at 6:44
    Close valve 2 at 6:59

    If you perform a forced reset, system is working correct again and time shown jumps to actual time.

    Does anyone have an idea on possible reasons for this behaviour?

    #47740

    Ray
    Keymaster

    This is likely an issue with the microcontroller. Please submit a support ticket:
    https://support.opensprinkler.com

    #47787

    f2b
    Participant

    Thanks Ray – meanwhile watering season in Germany is over, so I’ll wait and see if the issue shows again next year. I have meanwhile exchange the DC power supply to a more performant one, as mine was at the lower end of the spec.

    #52541

    sonorris
    Participant

    I have this exact problem. I am guessing the power surge between closing one zone and opening another – at the same exact time – maybe causes the microcontroller to lock up. This has happened to me twice now in 2 weeks. I will change the program to include a few seconds between open / closes to see if that fixes it. Is the 7.5v power supply not enough to control the valves and run the os 3.0?

    #52736

    Ray
    Keymaster

    I doubt if this is a power adapter issue, but you can try another adapter to see if it makes any difference — any DC adapter that outputs 7.5VDC to 12VDC is fine. I would recommend a minimum of 1 amp output current.

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