Commercial-Grade AC Control for Misting & Propagation
The Galcon 8000 Series Irrigation Misting and Propagation Controller is an industry-leading, electrically powered AC timer designed for highly intensive watering applications. Perfect for greenhouse misting, seed propagation, or cooling poultry coops and cow sheds, this versatile controller operates in ultra-precise intervals down to just 5 seconds. Available in 4, 6, 9, or 12-station models, it provides total independent control for every zone. By pairing this robust AC controller with standard 24V AC irrigation valves, you gain the reliable, day-in and day-out performance required for professional agricultural settings.
What makes the Galcon 8000 Series exceptional is its broad range of capabilities. In its standard irrigation mode, it handles lawns and drip systems flawlessly with up to 4 start times per day. When switched to cyclical misting mode, it allows for a massive number of activations per day with intervals ranging from once a minute up to once every thirty days. Featuring a Normally Closed (NC) rain sensor connection and a 9-volt battery backup to securely save your settings during power outages, this controller ensures your delicate crops and cooling systems run without interruption.
- Intensive Misting Modes: Specially engineered for greenhouse propagation with ultra-short run times ranging from 5 seconds to 12 hours.
- Highly Versatile: Choose between 4, 6, 9, or 12-station models to perfectly match the scale of your agricultural or residential operation.
- Cooling Applications: An excellent automated solution for cooling poultry coops, cow sheds, and other livestock environments requiring frequent misting bursts.
- Independent Station Control: Allows for entirely separate programming across each valve, accommodating different crops or zones easily.
- Sensor Ready: Includes a dedicated connection for switch-type or Normally Closed (NC) rain sensors for optimal weather-based performance.
- Battery Backup: Utilizes a 9-volt backup battery to prevent memory and schedule loss during unexpected power outages.
Detailed specifications for system planning.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Controller Type | AC Powered, Misting & Propagation Timer |
| Available Stations | 4, 6, 9, or 12 Station Models |
| Power Requirement | 24V AC Electrical Power (Transformer not included on outdoor models) |
| Start Times | Up to 4 per day (Weekly Mode); Multiple (Misting Mode) |
| Run Time Duration | 5 Seconds to 12 Hours |
| Watering Intervals | Once a minute to once every 30 days |
| Backup Power | One 9-Volt Alkaline Battery (Not Included) |
| Compatible Valves | Standard 24V AC Solenoid Valves |
| Sensor Compatibility | Switch-type / Normally Closed (NC) Rain Sensor |
| Brand | Galcon |
Get your AC misting and propagation controller running smoothly.
Step 1: Mount the Enclosure
Secure the controller to a wall using appropriate mounting hardware. Ensure it is placed in a suitable location relative to its indoor/outdoor rating.
Step 2: Connect AC Power & Backup
Provide 24V AC power to the unit (Note: outdoor models require a separate transformer). Install a fresh 9-volt alkaline battery to maintain memory during power fluctuations.
Step 3: Wire the Valves
Run multi-strand wire from your 24V AC valve manifolds back to the controller. Connect the common wire to the ‘C’ terminal and individual valve wires to the numbered station terminals.
Step 4: Program Misting or Standard Zones
Use the interface to set the current time. Select standard weekly programming for typical irrigation (up to 12 hours) or switch to cyclical mode for precise propagation misting down to 5-second intervals.
