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1. A watering program can be created to operate valves in numerical sequence one at a time All that is required to create a watering program is to 1 Selecta program A B or C by pressing the button on the controller it is recommended to start with Program A 2 Setaprogram starttime only one program start time is required to activate a watering program 3 Setthe runtime for each valve assigned to the program and 4 Setthe days that you would like the watering program to run We have included an example that will better illustrate the operation of a program Let s say you have a program start time set for 6 00 a m Stations 1 and 2 are going to have a run time of 15 minutes and station 3 is set for 20 minutes Please note that stations 4 5 etc have not been included in this program we will water them on separate programs Going back to our previous example at 6 00 a m the controller will activate the watering cycle The sprinklers on station 1 will run for 15 minutes and then shut off The controller will automatically advance to station 2 sprinklers These sprinklers will also run for 15 minutes and then shut off Then watering on station 3 will begin The sprinklers will turn on for 20 minutes and shut off Since no times were programmed for stations 4 5 etc the controller skips them This will conclude the program and end the water cycl2. 27 Manually R na Single Statio Merei essiri aee a 27 Manually RUN AIl 22 28 One Touch Manual Start and Advance c oia o ta ett a Debt eto e det 28 OEASOMALAG USTMEME PENDET 28 Advanced Features Hidden FEATURES sns rer tes e ee stes bte e Ei TROUBLESHOOTING AND SPECIFICATIONS Troubleshooting ag 1 32 Frequent Asked QUESTIONS etre t eee eee er e ee ba xr ean rr ape dre eed ev ERR EY ER Ere Yet 34 Specifications s E Finally there s an affordable full featured indoor outdoor controller for both commercial and residential applications Hunter Industries is pleased to introduce the Pro C Professional Controller for commercial and residential use Designed with the needs of the customer in mind the Pro C offers simplified dial programming and an impressive range of features The Pro C is a professional grade product The controller s cabinet provides ample room for wiring And the Pro C is filled with essential features that landscapes demand like a rain sensor bypass circuit primary and secondary power surge protec
3. 21 22 23 24 25 9 Volt Battery An alkaline battery not included allows you to program the controller without AC power Reset Button This button will reset the controller All programmed data will remain intact Power Area Used to attach transformer sensor wires and other systems from their source to the controller Transformer A transformer is installed in the controller to route AC power from the power cable to the terminal strip area Outdoor models only indoor models are supplied with a plug in transformer Junction Box This box provides an area for connecting primary power Outdoor models only Station Modules There are 3 open module positions inside the controller With the addition of up to 3 PCM 300 modules you can run 12 stations The addition of 1 PCM 300 and 1 PCM 900 9 station module will increase station capacity to 15 stations Note The use of a PCM 900 to expand your controller to 15 stations 26 21 requires that one PCM 300 be installed in the first slot stations 4 6 and the PCM 900 in the upper two slots Base Module Includes terminals for stations 1 through 3 the master valve pump connection and the common wire Power Lock Slide The Power Lock feature will turn off power and unlock modules for removal Once all modules have been installed sliding the Power Lock to the ON position activates power and locks modules in their expansio
4. E QU XV HERE XO EE earn UR 16 CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION Sprinkler System F rldamentals o e RR E PY 17 Creating a Watering Schedule unen e eee ene etienne eee aa a re nep aa ERN E aaa aga eeu How to Fill Out the Watering Schedule Watering Schedule Form Example Watering Sched PIE R 20 Programming Fundamentals Programming Fundamentals Examples ertet b a s bd cet ev E edie c E NR Loa a nag dur eA cL od 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS Programming the Controllere occ 23 Setting Current Date and Time is c t t RO EEG ERE RE TERT DR GE Ee REFER ORE E B arth ere 24 Setting Program Stark Time Sas E o ts deter ee babe cette e eed bag to a ak LIA 24 Eliminating a Program ERR E Eee 25 Setting Station Run Times Length of Watering for Each Area 25 Setting Days to Wate PP PI 26 Selecting Specitic Days of the Week t0 Water toc rene eiecti One eder BRE aiia rege 26 Selecting Interval Watering tO B ca n nM eo 26 Selecting Odd or Even Days to Water 00000 nen ene enin enne nnns 27 Off
5. Be sure the dial is in correct position Total number of stations can be easily checked by placing diai in SET STATION RUN TIMES position and pressing the back arrow Check field wiring Replace solenoid Slide Power Lock to Power ON position see page 10 34 FREQUENTLY ASKED 00 5 10 5 WHAT SIZE FIELD WIRING CONDUIT SHOULD USE Locate the size conduit across the top and the wire size along the side Where the two intersect on the table tells you approximately how many wires will fill the conduit CONDUIT SIZES Wire Size 34 19 mm 1 25 mm 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG For Frequently Asked Questions visit our website at www Hunterlndustries com Operating Specifications e Station Run Time 1 minute to 6 hours on programs A B and C Start Times 4 per day per program for up to 12 daily starts e Watering Schedule 7 day calendar interval watering up to a 31 day interval or true odd or even day programming made possible by the 365 day clock calendar Electrical Specifications e Transformer Input 120VAC 60Hz 230VAC 50 60 Hz International Use e Transformer Output 25 VAC 1 0 amp e Station Output 24VAC 56 amps per station Maximum Output 24VAC 84 amps includes Master Valve Circuit e Battery 9 volt alkaline battery not included used only for non AC programming the non vola
6. Pro C Residential and Light Commercial Irrigation Controllers Indoor or Outdoor Versions Owner s Manual and Installation Instructions Please leave with property owner Hunter INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION Introduction COMPONENTS ener ere re e 2 Pro C Components Wiring Cabinet Mounting the Indoor Controller to ear e tere e eee ee eee ee d ee 6 Mounting the Outdoor Controller to dette Db de thee d e ie ceo d Hd T ARLE 7 Connecting Valves and AG a e p be e Pam M iq i eer Lost REA 8 IEEE RES MERLO NER 10 Corinecting thie Batterys nak kaa E co t adit e edere b td dinette 11 Gonnectirig a Master Valve RR ag apa a ag Da er Ag an ee bai heme ren Rr ERREUR E NEUE E 11 Connecting a Pump Start Relay rre RE RE E OR ER ERG UR QUERI PORE TERT enemies AEN EORR EY LEUR REESE XE EY 12 Connecting a Weather Sensor Rain Sensor Bypass Connecting an SRR or ICR Remote Control Connecting to the Hunter Systemic e 15 Connecting to the Hunter Irrigation Management and Monitoring System nennen nnns 16 Power Failte Sicurano SCR ES YER ERE DEC X E RECO RE rien
7. previous stations you turn the dial to RUN will be the first station to run The controller will then proceed to water in sequential order only It will not water One Touch Manual Start and Advance You can also activate a program to water without using the dial 1 Hold down the button for 2 seconds 2 This feature automatically defaults to program A You can select program B or C by pressing the program 3 Thestation number will be flashing Press the or button to scroll through the stations and use the and Ell buttons to adjust the station times If no buttons are pressed during eb START DINI LL STATION PROGRAM A step 2 or 3 the controller will automatically begin program A 4 Press the button to scroll to the station you wish to begin with After a 2 second pause the program will begin This feature is great for a quick cycle when extra watering is needed or if you would like to scroll through the stations to inspect your system Seasonal Adjustment Seasonal Adjust is used to make global run time changes without re programming the entire controller This feature is perfect for making small changes that are necessary as the weather changes without reprogramming the entire controller For instance hotter times of the year may require a bit more water Seasonal adjust can be increased so that stations will run longer than the programmed time C
8. the automatic system is activated 2 E Valve 4 1 Atthe Master Valve attach the common wire to either solenoid wire of the valve Attach a separate control wire to the remaining solenoid wire 2 Routethe wires into the controller via the field wire conduit e is 3 Connecteither wire from Master Valve to the P MV terminal Connect remaining wire to the COM Common terminal Master Valve Wire Valve 2 Valve Valve 1 Wires Master Valve Valve Common Wire CONNECTING A PUMP START NOTE Complete this section only if you have a pump and pump start relay installed A pump start A relay is an electronic device that uses a signal current from the irrigation controller to activate a pump to provide water to your system The controller should be mounted at least 15 feet 4 5 m away from both the pump start relay and the pump When a pump is to be operated by the controller a pump start relay must be used Hunter offers a full range pump start relays for most applications wi Power orr 1 Routea wire pair from the pump relay into the controller housing 2 Connectthe pump common wire to the terminal slot COM Common and the remaining wire from the pump relay to the P MV Screw slot Relay holding current draw must not exceed 28
9. amps Do not connect the controller directly to the pump damage to controller will result PSR Series Pump Start Relay To Pump Pump Relay Common Wire CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR not included A Hunter Mini Clik rain sensor or other type of micro switch weather sensor may be connected to the Pro C The purpose of a rain sensor is to stop watering when precipitation is sufficient The sensor connects directly to the controller and allows you to easily override the sensor by using the Rain Sensor bypass switch on the controller 1 Routethe wires from the rain sensor up through the same conduit used for valve wiring 2 Removethe flat jumper from the two SEN terminals 3 Connectone wire to the SEN terminal and one to the other SEN terminal Rain Sensor Bypass With this built in feature there is no need for an additional manual bypass switch when using rain sensors the Pro C works with all Hunter sensors plus other rain wind and freeze sensors RAIN SENSOR on the market today If the sensor is preventing system BYPASS operation SENSOR OFF will be displayed Simply move the B Pan Switch to BYPASS and the weather sensor will be bypassed This allows you to use the system Mini Clik Weather Sensor Sensor Wire to SEN A Sensor Wire to SEN NOTE If the rain sensor switch is left in the ACTIVE position and no sen
10. changed or programmed For illustration purposes flashing characters are in type To activate a program in your controller you must enter the following information 1 Set current day and time turn dial to SET CURRENT DATE TIME 2 Setwhattime of day you would like the program to start turn dial to SET PROGRAM START TIMES 3 Set how long each valve will water turn dial to SET STATION RUN TIMES 4 day s you would like the program to water turn dial to SET DAYS TO WATER NOTE All stations operate in numerical order Only A one program start time is required to activate a watering program 23 24 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER continued Setting the Current Date and Time 1 Turn the dial to the SET CURRENT DATE TIME position The current year will be flashing inthe display Use the EN and buttons to change the year After setting the correct year push the button to proceed to setting the month The month and day will be in the display The month will be flashing Use the and Ell buttons to change the month Press the button to proceed to setting the day The day will be flashing Use the and Ell buttons to change the day of the month The day of the week is automati cally selected Press the button to proceed to setting the time The time will be displayed Use the and El buttons to s
11. harness should be done using shielded cable to minimize the possible effects of electrical noise For easiest installation order a new Hunter SmartPort shielded cable wiring harness part SRR SCWH with a full 25 feet of shielded cable CONNECTING TO THE HUNTER ET SYSTEM Indoor Installation Outdoor Installation Temporary Connection of Receiver Only N ET SENSOR The Hunter ET System allows irrigation programs to be created automatically based on local climate conditions These programs are then loaded into the controller and run automatically ET System uses sensor to determine the local evapotranspiration ET rate of turf and plants The result is a new water efficient irrigation program every water day based on local weather conditions For more information on the ET System contact your local Hunter dealer ET MODULE 7 W Na w Ww wuu WAWAN v w w w w wW WOW w w W B LE W w wW y W w w wow w w wY v M EE CONNECTING TO THE HUNTER IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEM With the Irrigation Management and Monitoring System IMMS automatic irrigation systems at multiple sites or multiple controllers
12. to help you get started NOTE It is usually good to water one or two hours before sunrise Water pressure will be at optimum levels during the early morning and the water can soak into the roots of the plants while evaporation is minimal For most plants watering during mid day or in the evening may cause plant damage or possibly mildew A NOTE Keep an eye out for evidence of under or over watering Over watering is most commonly indicated by pools of water that take a long time to soak in or evaporate while under watered landscapes will show signs of discoloring and dryness Make programming changes immediately when evidence is present A HOW FILL OUT THE WATERING SCHEDULE Be sure to use a pencil when filling out this form By using the included example and the information below you should have all the information you need to construct your personal water schedule Station Number and Location Identify the station number location and the type of plant that is being watered Watering Day Identify whether you want to use a calendar day interval or an odd or even day schedule For a calendar day schedule circle the day of the week in which watering is desired For an interval schedule indicate the desired interval number Program Start Times Indicate the time of day that the program will begin Each program can have 1 4 start times However one sta
13. Day so you are not mowing wet grass 1 Turnthe dial to the DAYS TO WATER position 2 Enter an interval watering schdule as described on page 26 3 With the days left flashing press button to display the days of the week MON will be flashing em SET DAYS TO WATER 4 Use the button until the cursor is at the day of the week you wish to set as a No Water Day 5 Press the Eg button to set this day as a no water day The will illuminate over this day 6 Repeatsteps 4 and 5 until all desired event day s are off INTERVAL MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN ODD EVEN 1 Programmable Delay Between Stations RUN This feature allows the user to inserta delay between when one station turns off and the next station turns on This is very helpful on systems with slow closing valves or on pump systems that are operating near maximum flow or have slow well recovery 1 Start with the dial in the RUN position 2 Pressandhold the El button down while turning the dial to the SET STATION RUN TIMES position 95 SET STATION RUN TIMES 3 Release the E button Atthis point the display will show a delay time for all stations in seconds which will be blinking The DELAY icon shall also be lit at this time 4 Press the and Ell buttons to increase RUN or decrease the delay time between 0 and 59 e seconds in 1 second increments and then in one minute increments up to four hours Hr will be displayed when the dela
14. For example if you select an interval of 3 with 1 day remaining watering will begin tomorrow at the scheduled time 1 Turn the dial to SET DAYS TO WATER The water drop above Monday should be flashing Press the button until the drop over Sunday is flashing then press the button one more time The display will change to the interval mode and the Interval Day number will be flashing Press the EJ or Ell button to select the Interval Day s you desire Push the 9 button once to advance to the Days Left number Press the Ed or Ell button to select the Days Left you desire 0 Days left is the water day and will run the next available Start Time Turn the dial to RUN DAYS LEFT INTERVAL DAYS LEFT INTERVAL NOTE If any days are selected as non water days at the bottom of the display the Interval Day watering will exclude those days For example if the Interval Days are set at 5 and Monday is non water day the controller will water every 5th day but never on a Monday If the interval water day falls on a Monday and Monday is a non water day The program would not water for 5 more days resulting in no irrigation for 10 days total A Selecting Odd or Even Days to Water This feature uses a numbered day of the month for watering instead of specific days of the week odd days 1st 3rd 5th etc even days 2nd 4th 6th etc 1 Using the instructions for Interval Watering set the interval to o
15. OUR SYSTEM In regions within the country where the frost level falls below the depth of the installed piping itis common for these systems to be winterized Several methods can be used to drain the water from the system If the blow out method is used itis recommended that a qualified licensed contract perform this type of winterization WARNING WEAR ANSI APPROVED SAFETY EYE PROTECTION Extreme care must always be taken when blowing out the system with compressed air Compressed air can cause serious injury including serious eye injury from flying debris Always wear ANSI approved safety eye protection and do not stand over any irrigation components pipes sprinklers and valves during blow out SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF YOU DO NOT PROCEED AS RECOMMENDED 3l TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM The controller repeats itself or continu ously waters even when it should not be on cycling repeatedly There is no display The display reads ERR The display reads ERR The display reads a station number and ERR such as 2 ERR The display reads NO AC Too many start times user error Electrical noise is entering the system There is a fault in the wire to the pump start or master valve There has been a fault with the wire leading to that station There is no AC power present the controller is not receiving power Only one start time per active program is required Refer to Settin
16. Sprays water front corner lawn m Station 1 lt pM of water that can be pumped to the location Each valve is connected via wire to the terminal strip area inside of the controller Here the wire is connected to a number that corresponds to the valve s station number The controller will operate the valves in numerical sequence only one at atime When a valve has completed its watering it will switch to the next station that has been programmed This process is called the watering cycle The information pertaining to the watering times of the individual stations and the duration of them is called a program LECHTAX Valve 4 CREATING A WATERING SCHEDULE For most consumers itis much easier to plan your specific watering schedule onto paper before actually programming the information into the controller It s also handy to have a written record of your programming information for easy reference There are some guidelines that should be followed when determining when and how long to water These factors are the soil type the part of the landscape being watered weather conditions and the types of sprinklers being used Since there are so many different variables that can determine your individual watering schedule it is impossible to give an exact schedule to follow However we have included some guidelines
17. Wires Valve Common Wire 110 Domestic Models Only 230 VAC International Models Only v Conduit for AC Power Valve 4 Valve 3 Valve 2 Valve 1 INSTALLING STATION MODULES The Pro C controller is supplied with a factory installed base module for upto 3 stations Additional modules may be added in increments of 3 stations PCM 300 or a single 9 satation PCM 900 to expand the controller s station capability to 15 stations Additional modules are sold separately Note The use of a PCM 900 to expand your controller to 15 stations requires that one PCM 300 be installed in the first expansion slot stations 4 6 and the PCM 900 in the upper two expansion slots The Pro C utilizes automatic module recognition firmware to identify when PCM modules are installed or removed from the controller This feature will recognize the correct number of stations without having to reset or cycle power to the controller PCM 300 PCM 900 Must be installed in the 9 12 station module slots and used along with one PCM 300 Module Installing PCM Modules The Pro C controller is designed with a simple to use Power Lock feature that assures that the modules are energized and firmly secured into the controller The Power Lock can unlock or lock all modules at one time by simply pushing the Power Lock sl
18. e at 6 50 a m As shown in the above example only one program start time was required to run the three different stations The controller automatically moves to the next station without the need for additional start times We realize that many consumers will have variations in their plant watering needs so at Hunter we equipped the Pro C with three different programs A B and C These programs are independent of each other However no two programs can run at same time The Pro C will automatically stack any programs that overlap Programs scheduled to run atthe same time will run in alphabetical order 21 22 PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS EXAMPLE HUNTER PRO C 1 PROGRAM OFF START TIMES OFF Em 1 NOTES Total Cycle of Program A 50 minutes Program A Station 1 1st Program Start Time at 6 00 Automatically advances to next station Sprinklers On Sprinklers Off Station 1 begin to Station 1 turns off water at 6 00 AM at 6 15 AM Automatically advances to next station Sprinklers On Station 2 begin to water at 6 15 AM Sprinklers Off Station 2 turns off at 6 30 AM Sprinklers On Sprinklers Off Station 3 begin to Station 3 turns off water at 6 30 AM at 6 50 AM PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Two key features o
19. elect AM PM or 24 hr Press the button to move to hours Hours will be flashing Use the EN and Egi buttons to change the hour shown on the display Press the button to move onto the minutes Minutes will be flashing Use the and Ell buttons to change the minutes shown in the display The date day and time have now been set SET CURRENT DATE TIME Setting Program Start Times 1 Turn the dial to the SET PROGRAM START TIMES position e SET PROGRAM START TIMES The factory preset is set on program A If necessary you can select program B or C by pressing the button Use the EX and E buttons to change the start time Advances in 15 minute increments One start time will activate all stations sequentially in that program This eliminates the need to enter a start time for each station Multiple start times in a program can be used for separate morning afternoon or evening watering cycles Press the button to add an additional start time or button for the next program START TIME NOTE Regardless of the order in which the start times are entered the Pro C will always A arrange the start times in chronological order when the dial is moved off the SET PROGRAM START TIMES position Eliminating a Program Start Time With the dial set to the SET PROGRAM START TIMES position push the EJ and LAN buttons until you reach SET PROGRAM START TIMES 12 00 Midnight From thi
20. endar year Month Identifies current calendar month Day Identifies current calendar day Running Sprinkler icon indicates when watering is occurring Days of the week Identifies days of the week to water or not water You can also select odd or even and an interval watering schedule 9 Odd Even Watering Identifies if odd or even watering is selected 10 Interval Identifies if interval watering has been selected 11 Seasonal Adjust Displays in increments of 10 the percentage of seasonal adjust that has been selected 12 Start Time Identifies selected start time Only appears on LCD main display when Set Program Start Times is selected B Control Buttons and Switches 13 Button Increases the selected flashing display 14 Button Decreases the selected flashing display 15 Button Returns selected flashing display to the previous item 16 gt Button Advances the selected flashing display to the next item Also to start a manual cycle 17 Button Selects programs A B and C Also to start atest program 18 Rain Sensor Switch Allows user to bypass weather sensor if one is installed 0 A 19 and V Buttons Used to increase or decrease the seasonal adjust option A key feature of the Pro C is its clear easy to use dial design that makes programming a snap All essential keypad functions are clearly marked to eliminate the confusion that
21. f the Pro C that make programming a snap are its clear easy to read LCD display and its easy to use dial design The Pro C display shows time and day when the controller is idle The display changes when the dial is rotated to indicate the specific programming information to enter When programming the flashing portion of the display can be changed by pressing the or Ell buttons To change something that is not flashing press or until desired field is flashing SYSTEM OFF MANUAL ALL STATIONS MANUAL SINGLE STATION on STATION RUN TIMES SET PUMP OPERATION IBS SET DAYS TO WATER The Pro C controller offers maximum scheduling flexibility including three programs each with up to 4 daily start times permitting plants with different watering requirements to be separated on different day schedules Multiple start times permit morning afternoon and evening watering perfect forthe establishment of new lawns and thirsty annual flowers A built in 365 day calendar clock accommodates odd even watering restrictions without requiring monthly reprogramming Or just simply designate the days of the week you want to water or use the convenient day interval watering NOTE A basic programming rule is that whatever symbol or character is flashing will be the item programmed For instance if the hour is flashing when setting the time the hour can be
22. g Program Start Times on page 24 Check the SmartPort wiring harness If the wires were extended then they will need to be replaced with shielded cable Contact your local distributor for information on shielded cable Check the master valve or pump start wire for continuity Replace or repair the shorted wire Check that all wire connections are good and water tight Check the station wire for continuity Replace or repair shorted wire Check that all wire connections are good and water tight Check to see if the transformer is properly installed PROBLEM The display reads SENSOR OFF Rain sensor will not shut off system The controller does not have a start time for each station Valve will not turn on The rain sensor is interrupting irrigation or the sensor jumper is not installed Incompatible rain sensor or the jumper was not removed when sensor was installed Man 1 Station Override Programming error dial in incorrect position Short in wiring connections Bad solenoid Power Lock Slide in Power OFF position Slide the Rain Sensor switch on front panel to the BYPASS position to bypass rain sensor circuit or install the sensor jumper Make sure sensor is micro switch type such as Mini Clik Rain Bird Rain Check is not this type and will not work Check that the the jumper has been removed from the the SEN terminals Confirm proper operation see Testing a Weather Sensor on page 14
23. hrough each hole and secure but do not over tighten For PC 301 A B If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard PD CONNECTING VALVES AND AC 1 Route valve wires between control valve location and controller 2 Atvalves attach a common wire to either solenoid wire of all valves This is most commonly a white colored wire Attach a separate control wire to the remaining wire of each valve All wire splice connections should be done using waterproof connectors 3 Open hinged faceplate on the controller to access the terminal strip area 4 Route valve wires through the conduit and attach conduit to the controller at the large conduit opening on the right side of the bottom of the cabinet Refer to the conduit sizing chart page 34 in the Frequently Asked Questions section if you are not sure what size conduit will work for your installation 5 Strip 7 13 mm of insulation from ends of all wires Secure valve common wire to COM Common terminal on the first module Then attach all individual valve control wires to appropriate station terminals Transformer 3 Wires 2 Yellow AC1 Yellow GND Green Indoor Cabinet Route transformer cable through the hole on the bottom left side of the controller and c
24. ide 1 Slidethe Power Lock into the Power Off unlocked position Insert the PCM modules into the appropriate sequential position in the controller cabinet Note Your Pro C controller is designed to work only in conjunction with BLACK PCM expansion modules 2 Onceallofthe modules are in place slide the Power Lock into the Power On locked position to energize and secure the modules into the controller LOCKED POSITION The Pro C will automatically POWER OFF recognize the correct number a POWER ON of stations Itis not necessary to press the reset button or cycle power to the controller CONNECTING THE BATTERY FOR PROGRAMMING WITHOUT AC POWER optional Connect a 9 volt alkaline battery not included to the battery terminals and place in the battery compartment in the controller cabinet The battery allows the user to program the controller without AC power Watering will not occur without AC power Since this controller has non volatile memory the program clock and calendar will be retained during a power outage even if no battery is installed 2 NOTE Complete this section only if you have 9 gl 9 a master valve installed A master valve is a eis A normally closed valve installed at the supply i E e EL point of the main line that opens only when 1 H
25. ill show the last program selected A B or C You can switch t th ing th eum ser oavs ro waren 3 The controller displays currently programmed active day schedule information This dial position provides four different water day options you can choose to water on specific days of the week or you can choose interval watering or choose to water on odd days or even days Each program can only operate using one type of water day option Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water 1 2 Press the Ed button to activate particular day of the week to water the display always starts with Monday Press the E button to cancel watering for that day After pressing a button the display automatically advances to the next day A e indicates a water day A indicates no water day Repeat step 1 until desired days have been selected se 8 Ze THU FRI SAT SUN 5 2 After programming set dial to RUN to enable automatic execution of all selected programs and start times Selecting Interval Watering This feature is convenient if you wantto have a more consistent watering schedule without having to worry about the day of the week or the date The interval you select is the amount of days between watering including the watering day For example an interval of 3 will water once every third day The days remaining indicates how many days until the next watering
26. it diagnostic procedure is very beneficial because of its ability to aid in quickly identifying shorts commonly caused by faulty solenoids or when a bare common wire touches a bare station control wire To initiate the Hunter Quick Check test procedure Press the Ed and buttons simultaneously In the standby mode the LCD will display all segments helpful when troubleshooting display problems Press the Ed button to begin the Quick Check test procedure Within seconds the system searches all stations in an effort to detect a high current path through the station terminals When a field wiring short is detected an ERR symbol preceded by the station number will momentarily flash on the controller LCD display After the Hunter Quick Check completes running this circuit diagnostic procedure the controller returns to the automatic watering mode 4 Clearing Controller s Memory Resetting Controller If you feel that you have misprogrammed the controller there is a process that will reset the memory to factory defaults and erase all programs and data that have been entered into the controller Press the E andthe buttons simultaneously and hold them down while they are being held down press and release the RESET button on the back of the front panel Then release the and the buttons The display should now show 12 00 am All the memory has been cleared and the controller may now be reprogrammed WINTERIZING Y
27. ller into a different outlet so that controller and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C Stock No 004 000 00345 4 price 2 00 Hunter Industries Incorporated The Irrigation Innovators 2006 Hunter Industries Incorporated 1940 Diamond Street San Marcos California 92078 www Hunterlndustries com P N 700761 LIT 329 3 06
28. n slots MOUNTING THE INDOOR CONTROLLER TO A WALL All necessary hardware is included for most installations NOTE The indoor Pro C is not weather or water resistant and must be installed indoors or in a A protected area This device is not intended for use by young children Never let children play with this device A ZZZ ann 1 Selectalocation as close as possible to a standard electrical outlet that is not controlled by a light switch The location should be protected from moisture and direct sunlight A 15 foot distance is recommended between the controller and any other electrical device to prevent the possibility of electrical interference 2 Removethe front panel from the Pro C by first removing the ribbon connector and then pulling down the hinge release and removing the ribbon connector Removing the front panel will ease installation of the controller cabinet 3 Place the controller at eye level Use the hole the top of the controller as a reference and secure one 25mm screw A into the wall Note Install screw anchors if attaching to drywall or masonry wall 4 Align controller with the screw and slide the keyhole B on top of the controller overthe screw 5 Secure controller in place by installing screws in the holes until the controller is mounted and all valves have A NOTE Do not plug transformer into power source been co
29. ne 2 Wheninthe interval mode the days along the bottom of the display indicate No Water Days The 9 icon indicates no watering for that day Press the gt button until the cursor is on either EVEN or ODD in the display Select whichever you choose as No Water Days by pressing the EI button If you select ODD as No Water Days then the controller will only water on even days of the month Conversely if you select EVEN as No Water Days then the controller will only water on odd days of the month will water on EVEN Days will water on ODD Days You can also set particular days of the week as no water days using this feature see Advanced Features on page 30 3 Turnthe dial to the RUN position to enable automatic watering A DAYS LEFT INTERVAL NOTE The 31st of any month and February 29th are always off days if Odd watering is selected Run After programming is complete turn the dial to RUN to enable automatic execution of all selected programs and start times System Off Valves currently watering will be shut off after the dial is turned to the SYSTEM OFF position for two seconds All active programs are discontinued and watering is stopped To return controller to normal automatic operation simply return dial to RUN position Manually Run a Single Station 1 2 display Use the button to move to the desired station You may then use the Turn the dial to the RUN position t
30. nnected VLLL ASAS LLL LLLA MOUNTING THE OUTDOOR CONTROLLER TO A WALL NOTE Outdoor model is water and weather resistant Connecting the outdoor Pro C to the primary power should be done by a licensed A electrician following all local codes Improper installation could result in shock or fire hazard This device is not intended for use by young children Never let children play with this device AWW OY 1 Selectalocation that is conveniently close to a power supply A 15 foot distance is recommended between the controller and any other electrical device to prevent the possibility of electrical interference 2 Make sure to abide by all electrical and installation codes when attaching to an external wall 3 Removethe front panel from the Pro C by first removing the ribbon connector and then pulling down the hinge release and removing the front panel Removing the front panel will ease installation of the controller cabinet 4 Placethe controller at eye level and align keyhole A on top of the controller and markthe spot as well as the three holes B on the bottom ofthe unit Drill a 6 mm hole at each mark Install screw anchors C into holes if attaching controller to drywall masonry or plaster walls 7 Holding the controller cabinet line up the holes in the cabinet with the wall anchors or pilot holes 8 Driveascrew t
31. o run the station only the designated station will water then controller will return to SYSTEM OFF NN Turn the dial to the MANUAL SINGLE STATION position Station run time will flash in the and E buttons to select the 27 amount of time for station to water automatic mode with no change in the previously set program A NOTE This function will override the sensor STATION 27 28 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER continued Manually Run Stations 1 Turn the dial to MANUAL ALL STATIONS You can select program A B or by pressing the amp D button Press the button until desired starting station is displayed Station run time will flash in the display Use the EJ and buttons to select the amount of run time for the station to water if different from the run time displayed Use the 9 button to move to the next station Repeat steps 3 and 4 to customize each station if desired Press the button until desired starting station is displayed Return the dial to RUN custom program will water the entire program beginning with the station number last left in the display then controller will return to automatic mode with no change in the previously set program MANUAL ALL STATONS PROGRAM A STATION STATION PROGRAM A NOTE The station that is on the display when
32. on a single site can be programmed for functions that would typically be handled directly at each site s controller Scheduling of days to water run times start times cycle and soak operations and more can now be done from a single computer at a desk miles away from the actual installation In addition scheduled operation of non irrigation components also in use at these sites e g lighting systems at athletic fields fountains at shopping centers as well as pumps and sensors can also be programmed and monitored from a single central location A key function of the IMMS is its ability to monitor changing conditions With the aid of such options as flow sensors rain sensors and other weather sensing devices the IMMS can receive reports on the current condition at every site itis linked with and then respond with the necessary adjustments should any of those conditions go beyond the limits that have been defined No system available today is more cost effective than the Hunter IMMS It s inexpensively priced and contains the most essential features needed for water management It s able to team with any or all of the standard automatic controllers in the Hunter line up from the SRC to the Pro C to the ICC Plus it s a system that s easy and affordable to upgrade making it possible to accommodate an expanding network of controllers For more information on the IMMS contact your local Hunter dealer Due to the possibility of
33. onnect the Yellow Wires to the screws marked AC and the Green Wire to GND Before closing the compartment door make sure wires hang in the slotted areas so that the door can snap shut without damaging wires al 7 Valve 4 E MA 4 eH Valve 3 e B wr Valve 2 PAN Valve 1 Valve Connect the Two Yellow Wires Transformer Wires to the Two AC Terminals and the Green Wire to the GND Terminal Valve Common Wire NOTE It is recommended that a licensed A electrician perform the following power installation Outdoor Cabinet Route AC power cable and conduit through the 13 mm conduit opening on the left side of the bottom of the cabinet Connect the wires to the transformer wires located inside the junction box International units are supplied with a built in terminal strip Always use a UL listed conduit 7 13 mm male adapter when installing the AC wiring Insert the adapter male threads first into the hole at the bottom of the controller until it enters the wiring enclosure Attach the nut to the adapter inside the enclosure NOTE Illustration shows interna tional terminal strip Domestic units A are supplied with wires that must be connected with wire nuts or other locally approved connectors FT o 401 To a 1 e Valve
34. onversely as Fall approaches the seasonal adjust can be reduced to allow for short watering durations Seasonal Adjust Buttons Seasonal Adjust Display To use the seasonal adjust simply press the up or down seasonal adjust buttons to set the percentage desired Each bar on the graph can be adjusted from 10 to 150 of original program The season adjust can be changed at any time regardless of the programming dial position To view the new adjusted run time simply turn the rotary dial to the Set Run Times position the displayed run time will be updated accordingly as the seasonal adjustment is made A NOTE The controller should always be initially programmed in the 100 position There are three advanced features available to customize the Pro C to more complex watering requirements One of these features is hidden to make accidentally programming them nearly impossible 1 Set Pump Master Valve Operation The default is for all stations to have the master valve pump start circuit ON The master valve pump start can be set ON or OFF by station regardless of which program the station is assigned This feature may be utilized on systems where itis desirable for a booster pump not to operate with certain zones SET PUMP OPERATION To program pump operation 1 Turnthe dial to SET PUMP OPERATION position 2 Press the EN or Ell buttons to toggle the master valve pump start ON or OFF forthe specific
35. power failures the controller has non volatile memory to preserve the program indefinitely There is no default program The Pro C is also capable of keeping the current time and date for an extended period of time during power outage conditions SPRINKLER SYSTEM 5 There are three main components that are involved with all automatic sprinkler systems that are made today They are the controller valves and the sprinklers The controller is what makes the whole system operate efficiently It is technically the brain of the entire system instructing the valves when to supply water to the sprinklers and for how long to do so The sprinklers in turn will direct the water towards the surrounding plants and lawn The valve controls a group of sprinklers called a watering station These stations are laid out in a fashion according to the type of plant life that exists there the locations of the plants and the maximum amount Pro C Controller Valve 1 Activates Station 1 Rotors water front yard lawn Valve 2 Activates Station 2 Sprays water side lawn and bubblers water flowers Valve 3 Activates Station 3 Rotors water back yard lawn Valve 4 Activates Station 4 Bubblers water garden Valve 5 Activates Station 5 Sprays water side lawn and bubblers water flowers Valve 6 Activates Station 6
36. rt time will run an entire program Write OFF for any Pump Start Time not used Station Run Time Indicate the run time 1 minute 6 hours for each station Write 0 00 for any station that you do not want to operate inthe program Keep this schedule in a safe place for quick reference later rather than scrolling through program information on the controller M W 5 5 5 5 5 5 ODD EVEN or INTERVAL y 9 00 AM 1 00 OFF OFF FF OFF FF OFF STATION RUN TIME STATION RUN TIME PROGRAM START TIMES LOCATION Front Lawn Side Lawn Back Lawn STATION RUN TIME 0 20 0 10 0 20 Annuals 0 05 Front Shrubs Back Shrubs Trees OFF LOCATION STATIONRUNTIME 1 2 00 3 Backtawn 020 4 00 5 Front Shrube 6 Back Shrubs 7 000 2 10 1 1 y 12 e m WATERING SCHEDULE FORM HUNTER PRO C DAY OF THE WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 53 4 5 61 7 INTERVAL Choose 1 to 31 days PROGRAM START TIMES LOCATIO STATION RUN TIME STATION RUN TIME STATION RUN TIME LOCATION I _______ y 5 o y LL 7 11 10 2 aJ 12 ______ rn PROGRAMMING 5
37. s KF position push the E button once to reach the OFF position NOTE If a program has all four start times turned off then that program is off all other program details are retained Because there are A no start times there will be no watering with that program This is a convenient way to stop watering on one program only without turning the dial to the off position Setting Station Run Times Length of Watering for Each Area 1 Turn dial to the SET STATION RUN TIMES position 2 The display will show the last program selected A B or C the station number selected and sec STATION RUN TIMES the run time for that station will be flashing You can switch to another program by pressing the 69 button 3 Usethe EJ and El buttons to change the station run time on the display 4 Press the 9 button to advance to the next station Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each station You may set station run times from 1 minute to 6 hours You can move between programs while staying on the same station However itis recommended that one program is completed before going on to the next program Jumping between programs can be confusing and may result in program errors Cu STATION RUN TIME 25 26 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER continued Setting Days to Water 1 Turnthe dial to the SET DAYS TO WATER position 2 The display w
38. s a characteristic of so many other controllers C Control Dial Run Normal dial position for automatic and manual operation Set Current Date Time Allows current date and clock time to be set Set Program Start Times Allows 1 to 4 start times to be enabled in each program Set Station Run Times Allows userto set each station run time Set Days to Water Allows user to select individual days to water or to select an odd even or interval watering schedule Set Pump Operation Allows userto turn off pump or master valve for specific stations Manual Single Station Allows user to activate a one time watering of a single station Manual Stations Allows user to activate a one time watering of all stations or a few selected stations in a selected program System Off Allows user to discontinue all programs and stop all watering until the dial is returned to the RUN position or to set the programmable rain off feature PRO C COMPONENTS WIRING 22 9 ere gy N o 9 e Aet el A E 00 rower on E PAN JH 0 5 D Wiring Compartment 20
39. sor is connected and the jumper has been removed the display will read SEN OFF and no irrigation will occur To eliminate this problem when no sensor is connected leave the switch in the BYPASS position or install a short jumper wire between the sensor terminals CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR continued Testing a Weather Sensor The Pro C provides simplified testing of a rain sensor when the rain sensor is wired into the sensor circuit It also provides the user the ability to override the rain sensor when necessary to perform system inspections and manual watering e Testing the Rain Sensor The user can manually test the proper operation of the rain sensor by running a manual all stations cycle or by activating the system using the one touch manual method see page 28 During the manual cycle pressing the test button on the Mini Clik will interrupt the watering indicating proper sensor operation e Overriding the Rain Sensor Use of a Hunter remote control single station operation only not programs A B or C and manual single station function on the Pro C dial will override the rain sensor This function provides the users the ability to operate the system even though the rain sensor has shut the system off CONNECTING AN SRR OR ICR REMOTE CONTROL not included The Pro C controller is shipped with a SmartPort wiring harne
40. ss allowing for fast and easy use of the Hunter SRR or Long Range ICR remote controls The SRR and ICR make it possible for contractors and end users alike to operate a system without having to walk back and forth to the controller To utilize the SRR or ICR Remote Control System you must install To Controller the SmartPort connector supplied with your Pro C controller 1 Install a female threaded Tee in the field wiring conduit approximately 12 below the Pro C 2 Feedthe red white and blue wires of the harness through the base ofthe Tee and into the wiring compartment as Pre assembled Assembled shown in Fig 1 3 Screwthe SmartPort harness housing into the Tee as shown in Fig 1 4 Access the terminal strip area and attach the red wire to the bottom most AC screw slot attach the white wire to the upper AC screw slot and attach the blue wire to the screw slot marked REM The SmartPort is now ready for remote control use Please refer to either the SRR or ICR owner s manual for further information or contact your local Hunter distributor for ordering information NOTE Any extension of the wiring on the SmartPort may result in an error message in the controller display and possible malfunction of the remote unit due to radio interference In some situations lengthening of the harness may work fine in others it may not work at all it is site specific In either case extending the wiring
41. station Press the button to advance to the next station Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all necessary stations 2 Programmable Rain Off Po SYSTEM OFF This feature permits the user to stop all programmed waterings for a designated period from 1 to 7 days Atthe end of the programmable rain off period the controller will resume normal automatic operation 1 2 5 The days off remaining will decrease at midnight of each day When it goes to zero the display will show the normal time of day and normal irrigation will resume at the next Turn the dial the SYSTEM OFF position Press the Ed button and a 1 will be DAYS LEFT displayed and the DAYS LEFT icon will illuminate The 1 will be blinking at this point Press as many times as needed to number of days off desired up to 7 To validate this setting and to make sure the controller comes back on after the period is over turn the dial back to the RUN position at which time OFF a number and the DAYS icon all remain on Leave the dial in the RUN position DAYS LEFT scheduled start time 29 30 ADVANCED FEATURES 3 Setting Specific Day s Off Programming in a No Water Day s is useful to inhibit watering on mowing days etc For instance if you always mow the lawn on Saturdays you would designate Saturday as a No Water
42. tile memory maintains program information Dimensions Indoor Cabinet Outdoor Cabinet Height 8 25 Height 9 Width 9 5 Width 10 Depth 3 75 Depth 4 5 Default Settings All stations are set to zero run time This controller has a non volatile memory that retains all entered program data even during power outages without need for a battery INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPRINKLER 5 5 Date of Installation Contractor Installing System Address Phone Location of Control Valves Location of Weather Sensor Location of Main Water Supply Shutoff This controller generates radio frequency energy and may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Move the controller away from the receiver Plug the contro
43. tion seasonal adjustment water budgeting programmable pump master valve circuit programmable rain delay three independent programs with four different day scheduling choices and four start times each plus much more The Pro C is so easy to use that you ll need this user guide very little after installation If you do have a question about the controller refer to this booklet or to the abbreviated instructions inside the door You can be sure that you ve chosen with confidence The Pro C is a controller that does the job efficiently and economically MP RUNTIME TART TIME SENSOR DAYS LEFT PROGRAM nane 4 4 MON TUE WEDJTHUJ FRI SUN ve 8 NS SET CURRENT DA TE TIME SYSTEM OFF t MANUAL ALL S TATIONS SET PROGRAM START TIMES MANUAL SINGLE TATION ida SET STATION RUN TIMES Ar lt LE SET PUMP OPERATION This section will give you a brief overview of some of the components on the Pro C Each item will be discussed in further detail later however this section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the controller A LCD Display 1 Program Selector Identifies the program in use A B or C 2 Station Number Identifies currently selected station number 3 Main Display Indicates various times values and programmed information Year Identifies current cal
44. y changes from seconds to minutes and hours 5 Return the dial to the RUN position Liu NOTE The Master Valve Pump Start circuit will operate during the first 15 seconds of any programmed delay to aid in the closing of the valve and to avoid unnecessary cycling of the pump It is recommended that a pressure relief valve be installed on the system should this one minute be too long for a particular system Consult your pump contractor or supplier for details A 2 Test Program The Pro C allows the user a simplified method for running a test program This feature operates each station in numerical sequence from the lowest the highest You can start with any station This is a great feature to check the operation of your irrigation system To initiate the test program 1 Pressandhold the button The station number will be flashing 2 Press the button to scroll to the station you would like the test program to start with Use the El and button to seta run time of up to 15 minutes The run time needs to be entered only once 3 2 second pause the test program will begin 3 Hunter Quick Check Irrigation professionals are continuously looking for ways to more efficiently and effectively diagnose programs in the field Instead of having to physically check each field wiring circuit for potential problems the user can run the Hunter Quick Check circuit test procedure This circu
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