Wiring a Rain Bird SST Smart Series to Replace an RC‑7BI

The owner verified the Rain Bird SST replaces the RC‑7BI but needs wiring guidance.

At the old controller, note the wire colors on the terminal strip: Brown=#1, Red=#2, Orange=#3, Yellow=#4, Green=#5, Blue=#6, Purple=#7, White=Common (C).
Label each field wire with its corresponding number as you disconnect it.
On the new SST controller, connect each labeled wire to the matching numbered terminal and the common wire to the C terminal.

This ensures a direct, error‑free swap.

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