Programming Orbit Water Master 57606 for Two-Zone Schedule

Setting up an Orbit 57606 (6-station) for two zones—#1 micro/drip 20 min, #2 lawn 5 min, twice weekly—is straightforward once you know the dial positions.

Step-by-Step

1. Station run times: Slide switch #1 → A, top slider → 20. Slide switch #2 → A, top slider → 5. (Others to OFF).
2. Start time: Dial → "Program A Start Times". Enter ONE time (e.g., 5:00 AM). Only one start time needed.
3. Water days: Dial → "Program A Water Days". Press ENTER on two days (e.g., Mon, Thu). Display shows checkmarks.
4. Auto mode: Dial → "Auto". Done.

Critical Tips

• Only ONE start time per program. Multiple start times = multiple cycles.
• Micro/drip zones often need longer, less frequent runs—20 min 2×/week is reasonable.
• Download manual at OrbitOnline.com for reference.

Future Expansion

For trees on same micro line: add a separate zone with deeper, less frequent watering (e.g., 60 min 1×/week). Orbit 57606 supports 6 zones—you have 4 spare.

Simple, reliable controller once programmed correctly.