X-Core Owner`s Manual
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1. Tee in the field wiring conduit r24VAC REM C Pd 112 3 4 5 6 78 approximately 12 below the X Core es estes es es es eo espe 2 Feed the red white and blue wires EN of the harness through the base of the Tee and into the wiring compartment as shown 3 Screw the SmartPort harness housing into the Tee as shown Pra assembled Assembled red blue white NOTE P N 258200 can be used as an alternate method to mount J SmartPort connector Fri 22 POWER FAILURES Due to the possibility of power failures the controller has non volatile memory Programmed information will never be lost due to a power outage The lithium battery will keep the correct time without AC power Normal watering will resume when AC power is restored 16 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER The X Core display shows the 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 El buttons To change something that is not flashing press the 4 or P buttons until the desired field is flashing Three programs A B and C each with the ability to have four daily start times permit plants with different watering requirements to be separated on different day schedu2. 23 Easy Retrieve Program 24 Programmable Delay Between 24 Clearing the Controllers Memory Resetting the essen 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 SPECIFICATIONS iis maet Ere PE Pr d ve e EXC RENE EIER PAR 28 Operating Specifications 28 Electrical Specifications tente tente ede 28 Explanation of Symbol user eio eterni ate 28 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES 29 X CORE COMPONENTS Indoor Model B B PM 24H E GIG Oi FR 5 SU 00012 29 Jee X CORE 13 51010 14 curren Outdoor Model Internal Transformer Included T nues RUN TIM es T waren oars Note Plug may look different from illustration Terminal block for E International models only X CORE COMPONENTS A LCD Display 1 X Run Times Allows user to set each valve station run time from 1 minute to 4 hours 2 3 Start Times Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each program 3 Station Number Indicates currently selected station number 4 Program Designator Identifies program A B or C in use 5 Day of the Week Identifies day of the week 6 Interval Watering Iden
3. 18 Reset Button Use to reset the controller located on side of controller 19 REM Allows for connection of Hunter SmartPort and Hunter Remote Controls 20 Sensor Bypass Switch gnores Clik weather sensor input when in Bypass position Button ncreases the selected item flashing in the display E Button Decreases the selected item flashing in the display 4 Button Returns selected flashing display to previous item P Button Advances the selected flashing display to the next item Button Selects program A B or C for different watering zone requirements A X CORE COMPONENTS Dial Settings Run Normal dial position for all controller automatic and manual operation Current Time Day Allows current day and clock time to be set 3 Start Times Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each program Run Times Allows user to set each valve station run time from 1 minute to 4 hours a Water Days Allows the user to select interval days to water Allows user to make run time changes according to the seasons without reprogramming the controller 26 Seasonal Adjustment Bars on the left allow quick visual reference to the seasonal adjustment percentage Wy Manual One Station Allows user to activate a one time watering of a single valve Allows user to discontinue all programs and watering Also allows the user to set the programmable rain off which stops watering for a period f
4. Uninstall Solar Sync sensor if intent is to permanently remove sensor from controller see page 14 27 SPECIFICATIONS Operating Specifications Station Run Times 0 to 4 hours in 1 minute increments 3 Independent Watering Programs Start Times 4 per day per program for up to 12 daily starts Watering Schedule 365 day calendar interval watering odd even watering AM PM 24 hour clock e Simple manual operation Sensor override by station Programmable rain delay 1 to 7 days e Manual Seasonal Adjustment 10 to 150 e Automatic Seasonal Adjustment using Solar Sync sensor e Sensor bypass switch X Core x00i for indoor use X Core x00 for outdoor use Sea level to 6500 ft 2000 m at 13 F to 140 F 25 C to 60 C Dimensions Indoor Cabinet Outdoor Cabinet Height 6 5 16 5 cm e Height 8 625 22 cm Width 5 75 14 6 cm Width 7 17 8 cm Depth 2 5 cm Depth 3 75 9 5 cm 28 Electrical Specifications Transformer input 120VAC 10 60 Hz 230VAC 10 50 60 Hz International Models Transformer Output 24VAC 1 0 amp Station Output 0 56 amps per station e Maximum Output 0 90 amps includes master valve e Battery 3 V Lithium included used for remote programming and backup timekeeping Use CR2032 3 volt Electronic short circuit protection e Non volatile memory for program data e ULListed Model X Core x00 has an IP2X Rating
5. Clean only with a cloth dampened with mild soap and water Explanation of Symbols o A Consult Documentation Hazardous Voltages Present QD Ground CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES Hunter Industries declares that the irrigation controller Model X Core complies with the standards of the European Directives of electromagnetic compatibility 87 336 EEC and low voltage 73 23 EEC EN Project Engineer This product should not be used for anything other than what is described in this document This product should only be serviced by trained and authorized personnel FCC part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful 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 or relocate the receiving antenna e Incr
6. Programmable Sensor Override The X Core allows the user to program the controller so that the sensor disables watering on only desired stations For example patio gardens that have pots under overhangs and roofs may not receive water when it rains and will continue to need to be watered during periods of rain To program sensor override 1 Turn the dial to the RUN position Fj RUN 2 Press and hold the Ell button down while turning the dial to START TIMES position 3 Release the Ell button At this point the display will show the station number ON and the icon will be flashing 4 Press the or Ell button to enable or disable the sensor for the station shown ON Sensor enabled will suspend irrigation OFF Sensor disabled will allow watering 5 Use the 4 buttons to scroll to the next station that you would like to program the sensor override Sensor Disabled NOTE The controller default is for the sensor to disable watering on all zones when rain occurs When the X Core receives an input from the sensor to disable watering the display will indicate those stations that have been programmed to override the sensor A station that is running in the sensor override mode will flash the 4 and icons alternately Test Program of All Stations The X Core allows the user a simplified method for running a test program This feature will operate each station in numerical sequence f
7. X CORE Residential Irrigation Controller Owner s Manual and Programming Instructions ELT Compatible with Hunter Remotes and Solar Sync SYSTEM OFF CURRENT TIME DAY MANUAL ONE STATION Wm i 3 START TIMES SCLAR SYNC SETTINGS RUN rives SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT 26 al WATER DAYS SENSOR BYPASS ACTIVE Hunter Hunter BR 259 MANUAL ONE STATION wANUALONE station G eX sarres START TIMES asian D arum SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT apr SYSTEM OFF Vi CURRENT SLY pee TABLE OF CONTENTS X CORE COMPONENTS e esee eee rennen 2 MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO 6 CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER eee 7 ACTIVATING THE BATTERY sssssssss ee 8 REPLACING THE BATTERY 8 CONNECTING A MASTER 9 CONNECTING A PUMP START RELAY 10 CONNECTING A HUNTER CLIK WEATHER SENSOR 11 Testing the Weather 11 Manually Bypassing the Weather Sensor 11 CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR 12 Installing Solar Sync Sensor eee rrr erem 12 Installing the Wireless Solar 12 rr rr o 12 Region 9 13 Water Adjustment tt ERR 14 Uninstalling a Solar Sync Sensor sss 14
8. Calibration S tup od 15 CONNECTING A HUNTER REMOTE 16 Connecting to a Hunter Remote not included 16 To install the SmartPort 16 POWER FAILURES rrt et e rente rte oi RR ER en n 16 PROGRAMMING THE 17 Setting the Date and 17 Setting the Program Start Time s 3 18 Eliminating a Program Start 18 Setting Station Run Times 18 Setting Days To Water e 18 Selecting Specific Days of the Week to 19 Selecting Odd or Even Days to 19 Selecting Interval Watering tst sesssssssssse 19 Setting Event Day s Off ii s 20 Automatic Watering 20 System ot 20 Programmable Rain Off rtt tite ttt ener et 20 Seasonal Adjustment 96 4 21 Manually Run a Single Station 7 22 One Touch Manual Start and 22 ADVANCED FEATURES ertet tnnt nta tetto 23 Programmable Sensor 23 Test Program of All Stations 23 Hunter Quick Check
9. Sensor If a Solar Sync sensor has been installed on the X Core controller then the seasonal adjust value used by the controller will be calculated from the weather data supplied by the Solar Sync sensor If it is decided that the Solar Sync sensor will no longer be used with the X Core controller it must be uninstalled If the Solar Sync sensor is not uninstalled the controller will not allow the seasonal adjust value to be manually changed For example if the seasonal adjust value shown on the controller was 50 when the Solar Sync sensor was removed it will remain 50 until the Solar Sync sensor is uninstalled To uninstall the Solar Sync sensor simply disconnect the green and black wires from the controller terminal and then turn the dial to the Solar Sync Settings position The display should show dashes indicating that the controller no longer recognizes the Solar Sync sensor for calculation of seasonal adjustment Now the seasonal adjust value can be changed manually by turning the knob to the Seasonal Adjust position and using the Ell or Ell button to adjust the value CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR Calibration Setup After Solar Sync has been installed and programmed it is recommended to allow the system to run for a few days at the initial setting Because of the variety in site conditions including sensor location amount of direct sunlight available to the sensor reflective heat from surrounding structur
10. for the wire size A switch or circuit breaker shall be included in the building installation in close proximity to the controller within easy reach of the operator and marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment Replace the junction box cover ACTIVATING THE BATTERY After installing your X Core make sure to remove the battery contact insulator to allow the X Core to keep time in the event of a power outage CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE BATTERY A high energy lithium battery is included with your X Core controller The battery allows the user to remotely program the controller without connecting AC power It is also used to keep the current time and day during power outage conditions To replace the battery Battery Lithium Battery Battery Compartment 1 Remove the screw from the battery holder 2 2 Slide the battery holder down to access the battery 3 Remove and replace the new battery into the battery holder and reinstall the battery holder NOTE This positive side of the battery should face the inside of the battery holder Battery type CR2032 3V CONNECTING A MASTER VALVE NOTE Complete this section only if you have a master va
11. the interval watering schedule to program Odd or Even days off Automatic Watering After programming the X Core the dial to the RUN position to enable automatic execution of all selected watering programs and start times 20 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 the controller to normal automatic operation simply return the dial to the RUN position system o system OFF 2 o Programmable Off This feature permits the user to stop all programmed waterings for a designated period from 1 to 7 days At the end of the programmed rain off period the controller will resume normal automatic operation 1 Turn the dial to the SYSTEM OFF position Wait for OFF to be displayed 2 Press the Ell button as many times as needed to set the number of days off up to 7 days Enn 3 Turn the dial back to the RUN position at C which OFF a number the Q and fail icons will be displayed The days off remaining will decrease at midnight each day When it goes to zero the display will show normal time of day and normal irrigation will resume at the next scheduled start time PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Seasonal Adjustment 96 Seasonal Adjustment is used to make global run time changes without re programming the entire controlle
12. will have a icon icon With the dial set to START TIMES above the day The icon would represent position push the or Ell button until o CQ stant times an On water day while a icon would you reach 12 00 AM Midnight From represent an Off watering day here push the Ell button once to reach the OFF position 18 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water Selecting Interval Watering 1 With the cursor on a specific day the cursor will always start with MO press the Ell button to activate a particular day of the week to water Press the Ell button to cancel watering for that day After pressing a button the cursor automatically advances to the next day With this option you can select interval watering from 1 to 31 days 1 With the cursor on EVEN press the button once and the icon will appear and a 1 flashing in the display Interval watering schedule appears on the display 2 Press the Ell or Ell button to select the number of days between 2 Repeat step 1 until all desired days have been selected watering days from 1 to 31 days This is called the interval The selected days will show a to indicate their status is ON The last 4 is the last day of watering for that program The controller will water the selected program at the next start time and will then water at the interval programmed Selecting Odd or Even Days to Water This feature uses n
13. ESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Causes Solutions Seasonal Adjust seems high Region too low Water Adjustment setting too high Decrease the value of the Water Adjustment setting If you minimize the Water Adjustment scale at 1 and still require reduced seasonal adjustment move up one Region from 2 to 3 for example and start at Water Adjustment setting 5 Solar Sync will immediately update the Seasonal Adjust on the Controller If it is still too high repeat the adjustment until the desired seasonal adjust is showing on the controller Solar Sync still sending Seasonal Adjust when Controller Bypass switch is in the Bypass position Solar Sync s automated Seasonal Adjustment cannot be de activated by the Bypass switch The Bypass switch only controls the Rain Freeze shutoff function of the Solar Sync After removing the Solar Sync sensor from the controller the seasonal adjust value cannot be changed manually The Solar Sync sensor needs to be uninstalled if permanently removing it from the controller After removing the Solar Sync sensor from the controller turn the knob to Solar Sync Settings The screen should show dashed lines The sensor is now uninstalled see page 14 Display shows no SS Solar Sync sensor has been disconnected from controller but not uninstalled Wiring connection from Solar Sync connection is faulty Check Solar Sync sensor wiring connection to controller
14. ease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 29 Hunter Hunter Industries Incorporated The Irrigation Innovators 2011 Hunter Industries Incorporated 1940 Diamond Street San Marcos California 92078 USA INT 784 A 9 1 www hunterindustries com
15. emperature not the highest C Based upon the general description of your region If the average temperature for July is 65 75 18 C 24 C If the average temperature for July is 75 85 24 C 29 C If the average temperature for July is 85 95 29 35 C If the average temperature for July is 95 105 35 C 41 C IF ANY OF THE CHOICES IN THE ROWS APPLY TO YOUR SITUATION THEN THAT IS YOUR REGION SETTING CHOICE U S Northern States Coastal Regions Mountains U S Northern Inland States U S Southern States Inland High Desert 13 CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR Water Adjustment 1 The Water Adjustment is a 1 to 10 scale that allows for easy adjustment of the Seasonal Adjust value from the Solar Sync ET Sensor Upon installation of the Solar Sync ET Sensor it is recommended that the Water Adjustment setting stay at the default value of 5 However after installation if you find that the seasonal adjust value is lower or higher than expected the Water Adjustment value can be modified to modify the Seasonal Adjust output value See Calibration Setup on page 15 for explanation of how to use Water Adjustment scale to fine tune seasonal adjust output value NOTE If an individual zone is wetter or drier than the rest of the system simply increase or decrease the amount of run time on the controller 14 Uninstalling a Solar Sync
16. es etc the initial setting may require adjustment in order to arrive at the desired performance The calibration of the Solar Sync to a particular site can easily be accomplished by adjusting the Region and or Water Adjustment settings The instructions below outline this process 1 Install Solar Sync sensor 2 Program Region and allow system to operate at initial setting for a minimum of 3 days see page 13 for instructions on how to determine proper Region setting 3 Observe the Seasonal Adjust on the controller If the Seasonal Adjust amount appears to be lower or higher than expected for that time of year the Solar Sync settings need to be adjusted a Seasonal Adjust too low Turn the dial to the Solar Sync settings position Increase the value on the Water Adjustment scale 10 is max Once the setting is changed the controller will immediately be updated with the new Seasonal Adjust Increase the Water Adjustment setting until the desired Seasonal Adjust 96 is shown If you max out the Water Adjustment scale at 10 and still require more Seasonal Adjust move down to the next lower Region from Region 4 to 3 for example b Seasonal Adjust too high Turn the dial to the Solar Sync settings position Decrease the value on the Water Adjustment scale default setting is 5 Once the setting is changed the controller will immediately be updated with the new Seasonal Adjust Decrease the Water Adjustment setting until the desired Seaso
17. he valve wires through the conduit Attach the conduit through the bottom right side of the controller Secure the white valve common wire to the C Common screw on the terminal strip Attach each of the individual valve control wires to the appropriate station terminals and tighten their screws Indoor Models route the transformer cable through the hole on the left side of the controller and connect the wires to the two screws marked 24VAC Outdoor Models transformer wires are already connected to the AC terminals so all that is required is to connect primary power to the junction box see below NOTE X Core outdoor models are water and weather resistant Connecting the outdoor X Core to primary AC power should only be done by a licensed electrician following all local codes Improper installation could result in shock or fire hazard Connect the two transformer wires to the two AC Terminals Valve Common Wire E High Voltage Wiring Outdoor Model only 1 Route AC power cable and conduit through the 12 13 mm conduit opening on the left side bottom of the cabinet Connect one wire to each of the two wires inside the junction box The ground wire should be connected to the green wire Wire nuts are provided to make these connections Note For E models only Connect the wires to the AC terminal block inside the junction box AC supply wires must be 14 AWG 1 85 mm or larger with appropriate circuit breaker
18. hes when the dial is in the Solar Sync Settings position The Solar Sync sensor is not connected to the controller The Solar Sync sensor wires may have a break in them or a bad connection Connect the Solar Sync to the SEN positions on the wiring terminal The display will then show the Region and Water Adjustment setting Run times for a particular station are too short too long when using a Solar Sync sensor Program Run Time too long short Solar Sync provides a global seasonal adjustment to the controller If a particular station has run times too long or too short make the appropriate adjustment to the program in the controller Make sure to change seasonal adjust back to 100 before making changes to program run times Do this by turning the dial to the Seasonal Adjust position and increasing decreasing the value to 100 Seasonal Adjust seems low Region too high Water Adjustment too low Location of Sensor does not allow for full sun Increase the value on the Water Adjustment scale the default setting is 5 If you max out on the Water Adjustment scale at 10 and still require more seasonal adjustment move down one Region from 4 to 3 for example and start at Water Adjustment setting 5 Solar Sync will immediately update the Seasonal Adjust on the controller If it is still too high repeat the adjustment until the desired seasonal adjust is showing on the controller 26 TROUBL
19. ing the button press the RESET button for 3 sec onds then release the RESET button while continuing to hold the button 3 Continue holding button until time is displayed this takes about 8 seconds TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Causes Solutions The controller is continuously watering Too many start times have been programmed Only one start time is necessary to activate a program refer to Setting the Program Start Times on page 18 There is no display Check AC power wiring Correct any errors The display reads No AC There is no AC power present the controller is not receiving any power Check to see if the transformer is properly installed Display reads Off 4 The rain sensor is interrupting irrigation or the sensor jumper has been removed Slide the rain sensor bypass switch to the BYPASS position to bypass the rain sensor circuit or reinstall the jumper Rain sensor will not shut off the system Defective rain sensor Jumper was not removed when sensor was installed Stations have been programmed to override the sensor Verify operation of rain sensor and proper wiring Remove jumper from the sensor terminals Reprogram the sensor override to enable the sensor see page 11 Frozen display or showing incorrect information Power surge Reset the controller per page 24 Clearing Controller Memory Resetting the Controller Display sho
20. installed See page 14 for instructions on how to uninstall the Solar Sync sensor 21 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Manually Run a Single Station 47 1 2 22 Turn dial to MANUAL ONE STATION position Station run time will flash in MANUAL ONE STATION 17 the display Use the gt button to move to the desired station You may use the Ell or Ell button to select the amount of time for a station to water Turn the dial clockwise to the RUN position to run the station only the designated station will water then the controller will return to automatic mode with no change to the previously set program Also see One Touch Manual Start and Advance One Touch Manual Start and Advance You can also activate all stations to water without using the dial 1 Hold down the gt button for 2 seconds 2 This feature automatically defaults to program A You can select program B or C by pressing the button 3 The station number will be flashing Press the button to scroll through the stations and use the Ell or Ell button to adjust station run times If no buttons are pressed for a few seconds during step 2 or 3 the controller will automatically begin watering 4 Press the gt button scroll to the station you wish to begin with After a 2 second pause the program will begin At any time during the manual cycle you can use the 4 buttons to navigate from station to station manually ADVANCED FEATURES
21. l to the START TIMES position 1 Turn the dial to RUN TIMES position 2 The factory preset is set on program 2 The display will show the last program RUN TIMES A If necessary you can select program 3 stant times selected A B or C the station number B or C by pressing the button selected x icon and the station will be 3 Use the EN or E button to change flashing You can switch to another the start time The start times program by pressing the button advance in 15 minute increments 3 Use the Ell or E button to change the 4 Press the gt button to add an station run time on the display You can f additional start time or button set the run times from 0 to 4 hours for the next program 4 Press the gt button to advance to the next station NOTE One start time will activate all stations Setting Days To Water e sequentially in that program This eliminates the f need to enter each station s start time Multiple 1 Turn the dial to the WATER DAYS position start times in a program can be used for separate 2 The display will show the last program morning afternoon or evening watering cycles selected A B or C You can switch to Start times may be entered in any order The X Core another program by pressing the button 2 KE waren pavs will automatically sort them 3 The controller will display the seven days of the week MO TU WE TH FR SA SU Eliminating a Program Start Time Each day
22. les Setting the Date and Time 1 Turn the dial to the CURRENT TIME DAY position 2 The current year will be flashing Use the EI Ell buttons to change the year After setting the year press the gt button to proceed to setting the month 3 The month and day will be in the display The month will be flashing and the kzl icon will be displayed Use the or Ea buttons to change the month Press the gt button to proceed to setting the day 4 The day will be flashing and the icon will be displayed Use the Ell or Ell buttons to change the day Press the f button to proceed to setting the time 5 The time will be displayed Use the and Ell buttons to select AM PM or 24 hour Press the gt button to move to hours Hours will be flashing Use the Ell and El buttons to change the hour shown on the display Press the button to move to minute Minutes will be flashing Use the and E buttons to change the minutes shown on the display The date day and time have now been set 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 changed or programmed For illustration purposes in this manual flashing characters are in GRAY type e S current riME DAY 17 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Setting the Program Start Time s 3 Setting Station Run Times 1 Turn the dia
23. lve installed in your irrigation system A master valve is a normally closed valve installed at the supply point of the main line that opens only when the controller initiates a watering program 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 The common wire should be attached to the C terminal inside the controller The other wire coming from the master valve should be attached to the P terminal inside the controller Tighten each terminal screw Valve 4 r24VACA REM 5 C PH 112134156 7 8 ooa Valve 3 We 9 Master Valve Wire Valve 1 Valve Wires Master Valve Valve Common Wire CONNECTING A PUMP START RELAY NOTE Complete this section only if you have a pump start relay installed A pump start relay is A a device that uses a signal from the controller to actuate a separate electrical circuit to energize a pump to provide water to your system The controller should be mounted at least a 15 ft 4 5 m away from both the pump start relay and pump to minimize any potential electrical interference 1 Route a pair of wires from the pump relay into the controller 2 Connect a common wire to the C Common terminal inside the controller and connect the remaining wire fro
24. m the pump start relay to the P Pump terminal Relay holding current draw must not exceed 0 3 A Do not connect the controller directly to the pump or damage to the controller will result Pump Start Relay 10 CONNECTING A HUNTER CLIK WEATHER SENSOR A Hunter weather sensor or other micro switch type weather sensors can be connected to the X Core The purpose of this sensor is to stop automatic watering when weather conditions dictate 1 Remove the metal jumper plate that is attached across the two SEN terminals inside the controller 2 Connect one wire to one SEN terminal and the other wire to the other SEN terminal r24VAC4 When the weather sensor has deactivated automatic watering the OFF and icon will appear on the display Testing the Weather Sensor The X Core provides simplified testing of a rain sensor when the sensor is wired into the sensor circuit You can manually test proper operation of the rain sensor by running a MANUAL CYCLE or by activating the system using the One Touch MANUAL START see page 22 During the Manual cycle pressing the test button on the Mini Clik will interrupt watering Manually Bypassing the Weather Sensor If the rain sensor is interrupting irrigation you can bypass it by using the bypass switch on the front of the controller Slide the
25. mory 1 With the dial in the RUN position press and hold the El and buttons for 5 seconds The display will scroll three segments from left to right across the display indicating the program is being saved into memory 2 Release the Ell and buttons To retrieve a program that was previously saved into memory 1 With the dial in the RUN position press and hold the Ell and buttons for 5 seconds The display will scroll three segments from right to left across the display indicating the program is being saved into memory 2 Release the Ell and buttons 24 Programmable Delay Between Stations This feature allows the user to insert a delay between stations between when one station turns off and the next one turns on 1 Start with the dial in the RUN position 2 Press and hold the Ell button down while turning the dial to the RUN TIMES position 3 Release the Ell button At this point the display will show a delay time for all stations in seconds which will be flashing 4 Press the Ell or Ell buttons to increase or decrease the delay time between 0 and 4 hours 5 Return the dial to the RUN position Clearing the Controller s Memory Resetting the Controller If you feel you have misprogrammed the controller there is a process that will reset the memory to the factory defaults and erase all programs and data that have been entered into the controller 1 Press and hold the button 2 While hold
26. nal Adjust is shown If you minimize the Water Adjustment scale down to 1 and still require a reduction in Seasonal Adjust move up the next Region from Region 2 to 3 for example Station Run Times It is important to understand that Solar Sync provides a global seasonal adjustment to the controller This means that all station run times will be modified by the seasonal adjust percentage shown When programming the controller the run times should be entered that represent peak season watering schedules If the Solar Sync is adjusting to the appropriate seasonal adjust value but the run time for a particular station appears to be too long short adjust the station run time in the controller program 15 CONNECTING A HUNTER REMOTE Connecting to a Hunter Remote not included 4 Attach the red white and blue SmartPort wires to the The X Core Controller is compatible with Hunter Remote Controls controller terminal as shown below not included The SmartPort wiring harness included with all Red wire to left side 24VAC terminal Hunter Remotes allows for fast and easy use of the Hunter controls e White wire to right side 24VAC terminal The Hunter remotes make it possible for you to operate the system without having to walk back and forth to the controller Blue wire to REM terminal To install the SmartPort connector 1 Install a female threaded To Controller
27. on The number on the left of the screen is the Region setting and the number on the right on the screen is the Water Adjustment setting as shown above CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR Region 6 For accurate Solar Sync measurements the controller needs to be programmed for the average peak season ET for your region Use the table below to determine your region The table will assist you in identifying the type of region you live in There are four basic ET regions each with descriptions of the region along with typical ET and temperature characteristics It is recommended that if possible the region be chosen based upon average July ET or peak summer ET inches mm per day If the average July ET is 0 17 4 3 mm per day If the average July ET is 0 18 0 23 4 6 mm 5 8 mm per day If the average July ET is 0 24 0 29 6 1 mm 7 4 mm per day If the average July ET is 0 30 7 6 mm per day For Southern hemisphere locations use the month of January Use the following table for choosing your region reference below best for your area You can use methods A B or C to help you choose which region is A Based upon the ET of your region using the average July ET temperature for July or peak summer ET inches mm per day This is the preferred option when selecting your region B Based upon the temperature for your region using the average July or the driest month high t
28. r To use the Seasonal Adjustment feature 1 Turn the dial to the SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT position 2 The display will now show a flashing number followed by a 96 as well as the bar graph which always remains on the display Press the or El button to adjust the percentage of the seasonal adjustment Each bar on the graph represents 10 This feature can adjust the controller from 10 to 150 of the original program SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT o To view the adjusted run times simply turn the dial to the 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 When using a Hunter Clik weather sensor the Seasonal Adjustment value can be adjusted as described When using the Solar Sync ET sensor the Seasonal Adjustment value is automatically updated daily based on the Solar Sync sensor The Solar Sync ET sensor measures weather patterns determines the optimal Seasonal Adjustment value and then updates the controller on a daily basis This value can be overridden manually by pressing the or Ell buttons to the desired Seasonal Adjustment value However it is important to understand that the manually adjusted Seasonal Adjustment value will be replaced at midnight by the new updated value from the Solar Sync sensor To revert to a manually adjusted mode the Solar Sync sensor must be un
29. rom 1 to 7 days System Off SCLAR SYNC Settings Allows user to program settings when using Solar Sync ET Sensor D External Transformer Indoor Model Only A plug in transformer is provided to supply AC power to the controller MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO WALL proof or weather resistant and must be installed indoors A Note The indoor version of the X Core is not water or in a protected area 1 Secure one screw into the wall Install screw anchors if attaching to drywall or masonry wall Slide the keyhole on top of the controller over the screw Secure the controller in place by installing screws in the holes below the terminal strip Do not plug transformer into power source until controller is mounted and all valve wiring has been connected For XC x01 A If the supply cord is damaged it A must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard ZZZ ALEL EL CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER Installation of the X Core should only be done by trained personnel 1 2 Route valve wires between the control valve location and controller At valves attach a common wire to either solenoid wire on all valves This is most commonly a white colored wire Attach a separate control wire to the remaining wire of each valve All wire connections should be done using waterproof connectors Route t
30. rom the lowest to the highest 1 With the dial in the RUN position press and hold the button The station number will be displayed and the time will be flashing 2 Use the Ell or E buttons to set the run time from 1 to 15 minutes The run time needs to be entered only once 3 After a 2 second pause the test program will start Hunter Quick Check Diagnostics This feature allows you to quickly diagnose wiring problems with your controller Instead of having to check each field wiring circuit for potential problems you can use the Hunter Quick Check circuit test procedure To initiate the Quick Check test procedure 1 Press the 4 gt and Ell buttons simultaneously In the standby mode the LCD will display all segments 2 Press the Ell button once to begin the Quick Check procedure Within seconds the system searches all stations for detecting any circuit problems When a field wiring short is detected an ERR symbol preceded by the station number will momentarily flash on the display After the Quick Check completes running the circuit diagnostic procedure the controller returns to the automatic watering mode 23 ADVANCED FEATURES Easy Retrieve Program Memory The X Core is capable of saving the preferred watering program into memory for retrieval at a later time This feature allows for a quick way of resetting the controller to the original programmed watering schedule To save the program into the me
31. switch to the SENSOR BYPASS position to disable the rain sensor from the system to allow for controller operation You can also bypass the weather sensor for manual operation by using the MANUAL ONE STATION function The Bypass switch does not affect the Seasonal Adjust update when using Solar Sync sensor 11 CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR The X Core is compatible with the Solar Sync and Wireless Solar Sync systems Solar Sync is a sensor system that will automatically adjust the X Core controller s watering schedule based on changes in local climate condition by using the Seasonal Adjust function The Solar Sync uses a solar and temperature sensor to determine evapotranspiration ET or the rate at which plants and turf use water and also includes Hunter Rain Clik and Freeze Clik technology that will shut down irrigation when it rains and or during freezing conditions NOTE Solar Sync will apply a default seasonal adjust A value of 100 until the first full day 24 hour period of weather measurements have been received from the sensor NOTE Enabling the Sensor Bypass switch has no effect on the seasonal adjust updates from the Solar Sync sensor It will however bypass the Rain Clik and Freeze Clik functionality of the sensor Installing Solar Sync Sensor Connect the Green and Black wire from the Solar Sync Sensor to the SEN wiring terminals on the X Core controller similar to pict
32. tifies month when programming current date 7 Odd Even Watering Identifies if Odd or Even watering has been selected 8 Flashing Sprinkler Indicates that watering is taking place 9 System Off peg E all programs and watering Also allows the user to set the programmable rain off which stops watering for a period from 1 to 7 days 10 4 Umbrella Indicates that the rain sensor is active Allows the user to make run time changes according to the seasons without reprogramming the controller 11 Seasonal Adjustment Bars on the left allow quick visual reference to the seasonal adjustment percentage When using Solar Sync ET Sensor will display seasonal adjust updated daily by sensor 12 4 Rain Drop Indicates watering will occur on the selected day 13 Crossed Rain Drop Indicates the watering will NOT occur on the selected day 14 e Calendar DR watering schedule has been programmed Icon also appears when programming the X CORE COMPONENTS Wiring Compartment 15 Lithium Battery The replaceable lithium battery included allows the controller to be programmed in the absence of AC power In addition the battery will provide power for backup timekeeping in the event of a power outage 16 Internal Junction Box Junction box in outdoor models for making AC power connections 17 Terminal Strip Use to attach transformer sensor and valve wires from their source to the controller
33. umbered day s 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 With the cursor on SU press the gt button once The icon and odd will be displayed Odd 1 3 29 2 If odd day watering is desired turn the dial back to the run position 3 If even day watering is desired press the button once The icon and EVEN will be displayed You can move back and forth from ODD to EVEN by pressing the and gt buttons A NOTE The 31st of any month and February 29th are always off days if Odd watering is selected 19 PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Setting Event Day s Off The X Core allows you to program a No Water Day s This feature is useful to inhibit watering on specific day s For example if you always mow the lawn on Saturdays you would designate Saturday as a No Water Day so that you are not mowing wet grass 1 Turn the dial to the WATER DAYS position 2 Enter an interval watering schedule as described on page 19 3 Press the button to scroll to the No Water Days at the bottom of the display MO will be flashing 4 Use button until the cursor is at the day of the week you wish to set as a No Water Day 5 Press the E button to set this day as a no water day The will illuminate over this day 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all desired event day s are off NOTE You also have the option in
34. ure on page 11 It does not matter which wire connects to which terminal Turn the dial to the Solar Sync Settings position The display will initially show dashed lines and then will show the default Region setting 3 on the left and the default Water Adjustment setting 5 on the right Adjust the Region as needed 12 by using the and W buttons refer to page 13 for explanation of Solar Sync Region setting Use the gt button to advance to the right to adjust the Water Adjust setting as needed see page 14 for explanation of Water Adjust setting Installing the Wireless Solar Sync Connect the Green and Black wire from the Wireless Solar Sync Receiver to the SEN wiring terminals on the X Core controller It does not matter which wire connects to which terminal Turn the dial to the Solar Sync Settings position The display will initially show dashed lines and then will show the default Region setting 3 on the left and the default Water Adjustment setting 5 on the right Adjust the region as needed by using the and W buttons refer to page 13 for explanation of Solar Sync Region setting Use the gt button to advance to the right to adjust the Water Adjust setting as needed see page 14 for explanation of Water Adjust setting Solar Sync Settings Once the Solar Sync sensor is connected to the X Core controller two numbers will appear in the display when the dial is turned to the Solar Sync Settings positi
35. ws ERR with a number 1 to 8 Short in valve wiring circuit or faulty solenoid on the station number indicated Check wire circuit or solenoid for the valve number indicated Repair short or replace solenoid Press any button to clear the ERR from the display Display shows P ERR Faulty pump relay or master valve wiring Incompatible or defective relay or solenoid Under sized wire to the pump relay or master valve Check wiring to relay or master valve solenoid Press any button to clear the P ERR from the display Check electrical specification for the pump relay Do not exceed controller s electrical rating Replace if defective Replace wire with larger gauge wire 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Causes Solutions Display shows a station is running but the and icons are flashing The sensor is interrupting irrigation however the station has been programmed to override the sensor Check the sensor override status see page 23 Automatic irrigation does not start at the start time and controller is not in the System Off mode AM PM of time of day not set correctly AM PM of start time not set correctly Start Time is disabled set for Off Controller is not receiving AC power Correct AM PM of time of day Correct AM PM of start time See Setting Program Start Times see page 18 Check AC power connections The display shows das
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