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Wiring One Orbit Rain/Freeze Sensor to Two Controllers

Phase Mismatch Between Transformers

An Orbit 57071 wireless sensor works with one controller but fails when a second controller is paralleled. The sensor is powered from only one controller.

Solution: Reverse Transformer Leads on One Controller

The two transformers may be out of phase, causing a ground loop through the common wire. Reverse the 24VAC input wires (red/black) on one controller. This aligns the phases and allows the sensor to interrupt the common for both controllers.

Wiring Details

Leave the sensor wiring unchanged. Swap the transformer leads on the controller that does not have the sensor power connected. This is safe and often resolves the issue.

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