Test Operation

The Block Controller has three buttons and a multi-colored status light to help quickly test the setup and operation of the Block Controller. Unscrew the battery compartment cap to access the buttons and light.

Test Network and Battery

To test the remaining battery capacity and network strength, press the button labeled Sync. This will also put the Block Controller in “Sync Schedule” mode. In Sync Schedule mode, the Block Controller will follow the schedule set in the Verdi Dashboard. This is the standard and recommended mode.

After pressing the Sync button, the status light will illuminate to indicate the following:

Light Sequence After Pressing Sync	Meaning
Blink Blue > Solid Green	The Block Controller’s battery voltage is good. The Block Controller successfully communicated with the Verdi Server. The Block Controller’s mode was changed to follow the Verdi Dashboard Schedule.
Blink Blue > Solid Red	The Block Controller’s battery voltage is good. The Block Controller was unable to communicate with the Verdi Server.
Blink Red	The Block Controller’s battery voltage is low. The battery needs to be replaced.

Test Open Valve/Pump Functionality

To test the open valve/pump functionality, press the Open button. This will also put the Block Controller in “manual open mode” and send a positive pulse over the pulse wires. This positive pulse will open a valve via a solenoid or turn on a pump via a dry contact relay. The Block Controller will stay in manual mode until the Sync button is pressed on the Block Controller or the Sync button is clicked on the Verdi Dashboard Device Card. Note: Our pump terminology can be confusing as “open” on a relay typically means “off”, referring to an open circuit.

After pressing the Open button, the status light will illuminate to indicate the following:

Light Sequence After Pressing Open	Meaning
Blink yellow > Solid Green (1 second)	An open (positive) pulse was sent over the pulse wires, and the controller confirmed that the solenoid/relay was connected and operated normally. The Block Controller’s mode changed to ignore the Verdi Dashboard schedule and keep the valve/pump open.
Blink yellow > Solid Red (1 second)	An open (positive) pulse was sent over the pulse wires, and the controller determined that the solenoid/relay was not connected or did not operate normally. The Block Controller’s mode changed to ignore the Verdi Dashboard schedule and keep the valve/pump open.

Test Close Valve/Pump Functionality

To test the close valve/pump functionality, press the Close button. This will put the Block Controller in “manual close mode” and send a negative pulse over the pulse wires. This negative pulse will close a valve via a solenoid or turn off a pump via a dry contact relay. The Block Controller will stay in manual mode until the Sync button is pressed on the Block Controller or the Sync button is clicked on the Verdi Dashboard Device Card. Note: Our pump terminology can be confusing as “close” on a relay typically means “on”, referring to a close circuit.

After pressing the Close button, the status light will illuminate to indicate the following:

Light Sequence After Pressing Close	Meaning
Blink yellow > Solid Green (1 second)	A close (negative) pulse was sent over the pulse wires, and the controller confirmed that the solenoid/relay was connected and operated normally. The Block Controller’s mode changed to ignore the Verdi Dashboard schedule and keep the valve/pump closed.
Blink yellow > Solid Red (1 second)	A close (negative) pulse was sent over the pulse wires, and the controller determined that the solenoid/relay was not connected or did not operate normally. The Block Controller’s mode changed to ignore the Verdi Dashboard schedule and keep the valve/pump closed.