hunter x core quick check and reset features
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1. Hunter HUNTER CONTROLLERS TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY FOR ONLINE EXAMPLES GO TO HTTP WWW HUNTERINDUSTRIES COM SUPPORT TRAININGVIDEOS CONTENTS e WARRANTY CHECK LIST e XC HYBRID TROUBLESHOOTING o XC HYBRID QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES e X CORE TROUBLESHOOTING o X CORE QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES e PRO C PCC TROUBLESHOOTING o PRO C PCC Quick CHECK AND RESET FEATURES e ICC TROUBLESHOOTING o ICC QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES e CORE TROUBLESHOOTING o 1 CORE QUICK CHECK e CORE DUAL TROUBLESHOOTING e NODE ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES amp TROUBLESHOOTING e ACC TROUBLESHOOTING e SOLAR SYNC TROUBLESHOOTING O CALIBRATION SET UP e SOLAR SYNC APPLICATIONS CHART e HUNTER CONTROLLERS COMPARISON WARRANTY CHECK LIST e STEP 1 Controller must be in the valid Warranty period Not Warranty if damaged by lightning strike Not Warranty if damaged by insect infestation Not Warranty if door left open and rain gets into internals Not Warranty if an indoor controller is installed outdoors Not Warranty if mistreated or damaged by the customer DT ee i e STEP 2 Please ensure you have checked the relevant controller Reset Quick Check Quick Test and Troubleshooting Guide attached e STEP 3 If Warranty still applies please complete the following Dealer ContractOr uu s eer n Qi re ob aa Date of purchase a Sa2. Plastic Pedestal p sI Remote Controls Roam amp ICR Remotes Compatible with IMMS Central Hunter Clik Sensors Compatible with Solar Sync Compatible with Hunter ET System bd bd bd IMMS ET
3. The controller does not irrigate automatically Possible programming errors Sensor Shutdown Programmable Off in effect Time Date errors Verify all programs Days to water start times and Station Run Times Check display for fault indicator Check display for OFF days Verify controller time and date including AM PM 24 settings Rain or other Click sensor does not shut down systems Incorrect sensor type or connection Jumper Installed Incorrect sensor settings for stations Use one normally closed Click type sensor per sensor ports Verify the One wire from each sensor is to each SEN1 or SEN terminals Remove jumper wire Turn dial to SET SENSOR OPERATION and verfiy correct response for each station ot the sensor The controller repeats a program or continuously waters even when it should not be on controller cycles over and over Too many start times user programming error Use only one start time per active Program Controller does not recognize output module station size show in incorrect Module seated incorrectly Module slot skipped Station output module overloaded Verify that modules are seated all the way back in the wiring compartment and module lock is ON Verify that no module slots have been skipped from left to right Swap with known good module in the same position If now module works in the position replace the old module If new known good mo
4. and sensor green and black wires Seasonal Adjustment seems low Region too high Water Adjustment setting too low Location of sensor does not allow for full sun Make sure controller dial is in the RUN position Increase the values of the water adjustment scale If you max the water adjustment scale at 10 and still require more adjustment move down one region Solar Sync will immediately update the Seasonal Adjust on the controller Repeat until desired seasonal adjust is showing on the controller Seasonal Adjustment seems high Region too low Water Adjustment setting too high Make sure controller dial is in the RUN position Decrease value of the water adjustment setting If you decrease the water adjustment feature to one and still require further adjustment decrease the region 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 has been reached Rain or Freeze Shutoff not activating Rain sensor bypass switch on controller set to Bypass Jumper clip still on controller wiring terminal Set controller bypass switch to Active Remove clip Run times for a particular station are too short too long Program Run time too short too long Solar Sync provides a global seasonal adjustment to the controller If a particular station has run times too long or too short make the appropria
5. Global 10 150 10 300 10 150 0 300 0 300 10 150 Seasonal Adjustment Monthly Non Volatile Memory Easy Retrieve Memory Weather Sensor Compatible Pump Master Valve 2 One Touch Manual Start Manual Cycle a Total Run Time Calculator Test Program Delay Between Stations up to 4 hrs 4 hrs 10 hrs 9 hrs 6 hrs Dual Voltage Transformer 120 230VAC Simultaneous Station Operation Hunter Quick Check Automatic Short Circuit Protection Rain Sensor Bypass 7 Sensor Programmable by Zone Sensor Inputs 1 1 1 1 3 4 1 1 1 Flow Monitoring Multiple Language Programming Backlit Display Low Battery Indicator Waterproof to 12 ft Wireless Remote Programming Independent Programs 3 3 3 4 6 station station 3 rams 2 6 Max Station Run Times 4hrs 99 min 6 hrs 12 hrs 12 hrs 6 hrs 4 hrs 4 hrs 4 hrs Start Times per Program 4 4 4 8 8 16 D 10 9 9 4 365 Day Calendar H Odd Even Watering Interval Watering up to 31 days E E Event Day Off No Water Window Cycle and Soak d Rain d Plastic Indoor Plastic Outdoor B Powder Coated Metal Outdoor Powdered Coated Pedestal optional Stainless Steel Outdoor bd Stainless Steel Pedestal optional
6. With the dial in the RUN position press and hold the and e 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 Release the buttons 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 Start with the dial in the RUN position Press and hold the gt button down while turning the dial to the RUN TIMES position Release the button At this point the display will show a delay time for all stations in seconds which will be flashing Press the e or buttons to increase or decrease the delay time between 20 seconds and 4 hours Return the dial to the RUN position HUNTER X CORE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMS The Controller is continually watering CAUSES Too many start times have been programmed SOLUTIONS Only one start time in necessary to activate a program There is no display Check AC power wiring Correct any errors The display reads NO AC There is no AC power present or the controller is not receiving any power Check to see if the transformer is properly installed 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 s
7. stations running the total should be approximately 3 4mA multiplied by the number of decoders in the system The number of decoders on the two wire paths determines the correct current for the system When a station is turned on the milliamps should increase by approximately 40mA per solenoid attached to the active station f a station is turned on and the milliamps don t increase enough the controller will show a Station Fault followed by the station number Ifa station is turned on and the milliamps increase by more than the controller will allow the controller will show a Station Fault followed by the station number If the milliamps increase too much when no stations are supposed to be running the controller will show a Fault with no station number Observe the current draw with no stations running Divide the current draw by the number of decoder modules connected to the controller It should be approximately 3 4 mA per decoder Do not include DUAL S surge suppression devices in current draw calculations they do not increase the current If no problem is observed with the current draw reading in standby no stations running turn on a station listed in the Fault message with the Manual Single Station feature or a wireless remote control Observe the Current Draw display The current should increase by approximately 40 milliamps per solenoid connected to the decoder Wait at least 30 seconds for
8. the controller to complete its retry attempts and for the current to stabilize Line Fault If the DUAL48M says Line Fault when no stations are running the most likely cause is a direct short between the two wires in the two wire path red and blue If the Line Fault message only appears when a station is turned on the problem is most likely a short in the decoder to solenoid wiring for the affected stations ee ee Fault no station Line Open Two wire path disconnected Check connections to two wire path Current draw too low on standby Line Fault Short in two wire path Check two wire path red and blue must Current draw too high on standby Too many decoders not touch than 48 in two wire path Verify number of decoders in two wire path Current Draw for station too low Decoder not programmed Program decoder address s li tation number will bink siowiy Decoder missing damaged Repair replace decoder or connections or disconnected Repair or replace solenoid or decoder to Solenoid missing solenoid wiring damaged or disconnected Current Draw for station too Shorted solenoid or Repair replace solenoid or decoder to high Line Fault will appear when solenoid wiring solenoid wiring station is running Multiple decoders with Remove duplicate addresses same address Remove excess solenoids Too many solenoids connected Current Draw Too Low In a low current situation the controller If No S
9. the time will disappear Station 1 is now acting as the master valve and will not be available in other programming screens 4 When the master valve is activated it will apply to all programs and the MV icon will stay displayed on the screen at all times Programmable Off up to 99 days This feature permits the user to stop all programmed watering for the designated period from 1 99 days At the end of the programmable off period the controller will resume normal operation 1 From the Idle Mode press the button until the icon is displayed Wait two seconds until Off is shown on the display The controller is now in System Off mode 2 Press the GP button and a 1 will be displayed blinking indicating the number of days the controller will stay off Program the off days as desired up to 99 days maximum 3 The display will show the number of days remaining in the OFF period 4 interrupt the OFF period press the D button to return to the Idle Mode screen showing the time of day and day of the week This circuit diagnostic procedure can quickly identify shorts commonly caused by faulty solenoids or when bare common wire touches a bare station control wire To initiate the Hunter Quick Check procedure 1 From the Idle Mode press and hold the and buttons 2 The display will show all segments Release the buttons 3 Press the GP button to initiate the Quick Check test 4 Thecontroller will the
10. battery Display indicates watering but No water pressure Turn on main system supply none is occurring Faulty solenoid Replace solenoid Incompatible solenoid Must use Hunter DC Latching Solenoid P N 458200 or other compatible DC latching solenoid Automatic irrigation does not Controller in System Off mode Verify that controller is programmed for start at start time automatic watering AM PM of time of day not set correctly Correct AM PM of time of day AM PM of start time not set correctly Correct AM PM of start time Rain sensor does not suspend Rain sensor defective or miswired Verify proper operation of the rain sensor and wire watering connections see page 10 Controller waters more than The program has more than 1 start time Eliminate program start times as needed one time assigned to it Each program has up to 4 start times HUNTER ACC TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM No display CAUSES Check AC power to controller Facepack is not firmly seated and locked and or 9 pin connector is not fully connected Grey ribbon cable is not connected from back of inner panel to cabinet SOLUTIONS Fix power supply Seat facepack in connector Connect ribbon cable to the back of facepack door Display reads Attention may be followed by sensor number ATTENTION indicates an alarm an active sensor or trouble in the system ATTENTION means turn the dial to Data History select Alarm Log and find detailed
11. complete program HUNTER PRO C PCC QUICK CHECK amp RESET FEATURES Easy Retrieve Program Memory The Pro C 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 memory With the dial in the RUN position press and hold the and e buttons for 5 seconds The display will scroll from left to right across the display indicating the program is being saved into memory Release the and buttons To retrieve a program that was previously saved into memory With the dial in the RUN position press and hold the and buttons for 5 seconds The display will scroll from right to left across the display indicating the program is being saved into memory Release the t and buttons Hunter Quick Check This circuit diagnostic procedure is can quickly identify 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 buttons simultaneously In the standby mode the LCD will display all segments helpful when troubleshooting display problems Press the button to begin the Quick Check test procedure The system will search all stations to detect a high current path through the station terminals When a
12. d Rain Check is not this type and will not work Check that the jumper has been removed from the SEN terminals The controller recognizes 12 stations all the time Make sure AC power is connected The controller does not respond to all stations Example the controller has 12 stations but the display will only go to 6 stations Controller does not recognize modules Press RESET if it still does not recognize all modules turn off the power to the controller and remove the battery Check all module connections to the controller Power the controller back up The microprocessor will recognize all modules The controller does not have a start time for each station Programming error dial in incorrect position Be sure the dial is in correct position Total number of stations can be easily checked by placing dial in SET STATION RUN TIMES position and pressing the back arrow The controller is continuously watering even when it should not be on Cycling repeatedly Too many start times user error Only one start time per active program is required Refer to Setting Watering Start Times There are not enough start times for all stations Controller continues cycling over and over User error Programming error The controller has only four start times per program User has set multiple start times for a Program Only one start time is needed to run a
13. dule also fails to be recognizes check gold contacts for dirt corrosion or pests CORE QUICK CHECK The Hunter Quick Check An efficient and effective way to diagnose problems 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 circuit diagnostic procedure is very beneficial to quickly identify shorts commonly caused by faulty solenoids or when a bare common wire touches a bare station control wire To initiate Hunter Quick Check With the dial in the RUN position press and hold the or buttons for approximately two seconds and then release After a few seconds the display will show a number 1 Press the button The screen will initially show a number 20 and within one second the Hunter Quick check will begin The controller will begin searching all stations in an effort to detect a high current path through the station terminals If a field wiring short is detected on a station the controller will display a fault message for each faulty station Blank Dial Position This dial position is for future use CORE DUAL TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Important tools Faults and Fault Messages 2 Phillips screwdriver Faults Controller display shows Fault This may be followed by Cuc btor a station number The Station Status light on the ICore System Status da
14. ensor and proper wiring Remove jumper from the sensor terminals Reprogram the sensor override to enable the sensor Display shows ERR with a number 1 8 Frozen display or showing incorrect information Short in valve wiring circuit or faulty solenoid on the station number indicated Power Surge 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 Reset the controller Display shows P ERR Faulty pump relay or master valve wiring Incompatible or defective relay or solenoid Undersized wire to the pump relay or master valve Check wiring to relay or master valve solenoid Press any button to clear the error Check electrical specification for the pump relay Do not exceed controllers electrical rating Replace defective Replace wire length Seasonal Adjust Seems to 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 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 automa
15. ermanent memory The display will flash Done when the process is complete To retrieve a saved program 1 From the Idle Mode press and hold the amp and button for 5 seconds 2 The screen will show 3 dashed lines moving from right to left indicating that the preferred program is being retrieved from memory The controller now has the preferred program as the current program The display will flash Done when the process is complete NOTE Be careful when using Easy Retrieve memory Saving program data to memory using Easy Retrieve will take the current program information and override whatever is saved in permanent memory When saving program data make sure that the current program data is what you want saved Setting Master Valve Operation NODE 200 NODE 400 amp NODE 600 only The multi station NODE models NODE 200 NODE 400 and NODE 600 are capable of being programmed with the use of a normally closed master valve When programming with the master valve you will be assigning station 1 as the master valve effectively losing the use of station 1 for activation of an irrigation station 1 From the Idle Mode press the D button until the W icon is displayed 2 Program A will be displayed along with the active station on the lower left Make sure the active station showing is 1 The run time will be shown Hunter Quick Check 3 Press the button once and the MV icon will display on the screen and
16. 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 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 and hold the button Press and release the RESET button on the back of the front panel Wait until the display shows 12 00am Release the e button All the memory has been cleared and the controller may now be reprogrammed HUNTER ICC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM There is no display CAUSES Check AC power wiring SOLUTIONS Correct any errors The display reads P ERR Electrical noise is entering the system 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 The display reads P ERR There is a fault in the wire to the pump start or master valve Check the master valve or pump start wire for continuity Replace or repair the broken wire Check that all wire connections are good and water tight The display reads a station number and ERR s
17. gh Make sure controller dial is in the Run 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 96 Decrease the Water Adjustment setting until the desired Seasonal 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 Hunter Hunter Controller Quick Reference Guide X Core SRC Pro C ICC I Core ACC svc wvc XC Hybrid Primary Application Residential u Light Commercial Commercial Industrial Type Indoor Outdoor Modular u n Number of Stations 2 4 6 8 6 9 3to 15 8 to 48 8 to 42 12 to 99 1 2 4 1 2 4 4 6 8 10 12 Seasonal Adjustment
18. h at a time no need for the retry attempts and the station number will not appear to blink Clear Fault Alarms Press the button on the ICore facepack to clear the Fault message and or Alarm light Special Notes ICore Decoders are not compatible with mechanical relays When combining DUAL48M with conventional ICore station output modules not all stations will be available for decoder addressing The station numbers for slots with ICM 600 modules will not be available for decoder station programming Voltage measurement between an active decoder and the solenoid is not a reliable indicator of the output from a decoder Decoder electrical power is not the same as 50 60 Hz power and normal voltmeters may show very low readings to active stations may range from 5 to 14 Volts It is more reliable to keep a known good decoder and a known good solenoid for troubleshooting purposes Controller may temporarily fault Open if only one decoder is connected to the two wire path since standby current may fluctuate below the minimum Correct by either waiting 5 minutes for line to stabilize or connecting a second decoder Stations turned on in the field with ICD HP may shut down prematurely because the controller is unaware of the decoder activation To prevent this start another station via the controller or remote control anywhere in the system NODE ADVANCED FEATURES amp TROUBLESHOOTING All advanced progra
19. k AC power wiring SOLUTIONS Correct any errors The display reads ERR Electrical noise is entering the system 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 The display reads P ERR There is a fault in the wire to the pump start or master valve 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 The display reads a station number and ERR such as 2 ERR The display reads NO AC There has been a fault with the wire leading to that station There is no AC power present the controller is not receiving power 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 The display reads SENSOR OFF The rain sensor is interrupting irrigation or the sensor jumper is not installed Slide the Rain Sensor switch on front panel to the BYPASS position to bypass rain sensor circuit or install the sensor jumper Rain sensor will not shut off system Incompatible rain sensor or the jumper was not removed when sensor was installed Make sure sensor is micro switch type such as Mini Clik Rain Bir
20. ler Power the controller back up The microprocessor will recognize all modules The controller is only recognizing eight stations when multiple modules are installed Potential user programming error Be sure dial is in correct position Total number of stations can be easily checked by placing dial in SET STATION RUN TIMES position and pressing the back arrow Controller has display but will not activate zone valves Primary power to controller incorrectly wired Controller receiving voltage too low for valve operation Check and correct 110 or 220 volt connection The controller is continuously watering even when it should not be on Too many start times Only one start time per active program is required There are not enough start times for all stations User error The controller has eight start times per program Review Programming Fundamentals to understand how Start Times work Controller continues cycling over and over Programming error User has set multiple start times for a Program Only one start time is needed to run a complete program HUNTER ICC QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES Clearing Non Volatile Memory Turn the dial to RUN Press the and buttons down simultaneously Whilst the 3 buttons are being held down momentarily press and release the RESET button Release the and buttons The LCD display will show 12 00a
21. les Representative hie eR e ha ai udi y f out of Warranty please talk to your dealer to discuss repair options HUNTER XC HYBRID TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEMS The Controller is continuously watering CAUSES Too many start times have been programmed SOLUTIONS Only one start time is necessary to activate a program There is no display Check batteries or AC power Correct and errors Display reads off The rain sensor is interrupting irrigation or the sensor jumper has been removed Slide the rain sensor bypass switch to BYPASS position to bypass the rain sensor circuit or reinstall the jumper Rain sensor will not shut off the system Frozen display or showing incorrect information Display shows a station is running but the umbrella and sprinkler icons are flashing Deactivate the rain sensor Jumper was not removed when sensor was installed Stations have been programmed to override the sensor Power Surge The sensor is interrupting irrigation however the station has 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 Reset the controller Check the programmable Sensor Override status Automatic irrigation does not start at the start time and controller is not in the System Off mode AM PM of time day not set cor
22. ll 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 HUNTER CORE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM No display CAUSES Check AC power to controller 14 pin connector not fully connected Module locking bar isn t in the Power Off position SOLUTIONS Fix power supply Connect ribbon cable on back on face pack door Slide the module locking bar into the Power On position The display reads NO AC Power No AC power present to operate controller valves Check to see if the transformer is properly installed or power is coming out of it Display reads Fault Overflow Underflow alarm has occurred Check System for problems Possible station short Check solenoid and field wiring Display reads sensor is active The rain sensor is interrupting irrigation or not installed Slide the rain sensor switch on front panel to the bypass Station does not irrigate Field wiring or solenoid problem Perform manual Single Station start and observe display and Station Status light If Station Status light is RED check solenoid and filed wiring including COM wires Station outputs must not exceed 0 56A max
23. m Test Program The ICC allows the user a simplified method for running a test program This feature operates each station in numerical sequence from the lowest to 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 Press and hold the button The station number will be flashing Press the or gt button to scroll to the station you would like the test program to start with Use the or button to set the run time up to 15 minutes The run time needs to be entered only once After a 2 second pause the test program will begin 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 circuit 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 I buttons In the standby mode the LCD will display all segments helpful when troubleshooting display problems Press the button to begin the Quick Check test procedure Within seconds the system searches a
24. messages about each individual alarm with a date and time A complete list of alarm messages is included after this table Turn Dial to History select Alarm Logs and review for individual alarm events The controller log and station log may also be useful supporting information when diagnosing problems Station does not irrigate Field wiring or solenoid problem Perform manual One Station start and observe display and output light If light red check solenoid and field is wiring including COM common wires Station outputs must not exceed 0 56A total Controller does not irrigate automatically Possible programming errors Sensor shutdown Programmable Off in effect Time Date errors Verify all programs Days to Water Start Times and Station Run Times Check display for Fault Indication if yes press for status Check display for Off Days Verify controller Time and Date including AM PM 24 hour settings Rain or other Click sensor does not shut down system Incorrect sensor type or connection Incorrect sensor settings for Program Use one normally closed Click type sensor pre sensor port SEN1 4 Verify that one wire from each sensor is to and one to Do not connect multiple sensors to a single port Turn dial to Set Sensor Operation and verify correct response to each program to the sensor Controller does not recognize output module station size shown incorrect M
25. mming functions are initiated from the Idle Mode which shows the time day of the week and battery life indicator on the display If something is flashing on the display then the controller is in one of the programming modes After a short period of inactivity the controller will return to Idle Mode Sensor Bypass 1 From the Idle Mode press and hold button until the icon is displayed 2 The display will show the umbrella icon flashing and On n nr 1 3 the button to bypass the sensor The display will show and Off indicating the weather sensor is bypassed The e icon will show on the display during normal operation indicating the controller is in bypass mode EE 4 reactivate the weather sensor press and hold the button until the f icon is displayed Press the button to return to normal sensor mode Easy Retrieve Memory This function allows the user to save a preferred program to permanent memory in the controller to be restored at any time This is a great way to override changes made and revert back to the original programming schedule To save a program 1 Make sure that the controller is programmed with the preferred programming schedule 2 From the Idle Mode press and hold the GP and button for 5 seconds to save the current program 3 The screen will show 3 dashed lines moving from left to right indicating that the current program is being saved to p
26. n activate each available station for 1 second until all stations have been activated BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR The remaining battery life can be estimated from the battery life indicator shown on the display The NODE can operate using either a single 9 volt battery or using two 9 volt batteries Using two nine volt batteries will yield approximately twice the battery life of a single 9 volt battery The battery life indicator chart below shows an estimate on the remaining battery life rz Full 100 60 remaining battery life Z1 Med 60 2556 remaining battery life 4 Low 25 0 remaining battery life Replace battery immediately RESETTING CONTROLLER Resetting the controller will erase the current program data and restart the controller A reset does not however delete a program saved to permanent memory using the Easy Retrieve Memory feature see page 12 to save a preferred program i 2 From the Idle Mode press and hold the and f keys After two seconds the screen will go blank Continue to hold the Q gt and 6 keys 12 00 will flash on the display Release the keys The controller may show a countdown from 10 to 1 on the display and then 12 00 am will be shown flashing when the reset is complete The controller can now be reprogrammed TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ENG Problem Causes Solutions There is no display Display is off Press any button for 1 second Battery is dead Replace the
27. odule seated incorrectly Module slot skipped Station output module overload Verify that modules are seated all the way up in wiring compartment and module lock is ON Verify that no module slots have been skipped left to right Reseat Module and observe green station light flashing when module is recognized No station light or red light Swap with known good module Check for green light If new module works replace old module if new known good module also fails to light check gold and silver contacts for dirt corrosion or pests AC fuse blows Incorrect AC wiring Surge on AC power line Verify that AC connections are correct for AC supply voltage Check for lighting damage in vicinity Multiple output module failures Lightning Modules not installed correctly Over current message Check and improve earth ground Insure that modules are inserted correctly with ground contact in back and pushed all the way up red light momentarily when module recognized Too much current for station output 0 56Amp max Divide solenoids over more station outputs HUNTER SOLAR SYNC TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Controller shows ERR in display CAUSES Module wires not properly connected to controller terminal SOLUTIONS Check the connection between module and controller Solar Sync Module Shows ERR Connection between module and sensor faulty Check connection between module
28. ram 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 memory With the dial in the RUN position press and hold the 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 Release the and buttons To retrieve a program that was previously saved into memory With the dial in the RUN position press and hold the Sand 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 Release the buttons 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 Start with the dial in the RUN position Press and hold the button down while turning the dial to the RUN TIMES position Release the button At this point the display will show a delay time for all stations in seconds which will be flashing Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the delay time between 0 and 4 hours Return the dial to the RUN position HUNTER PRO C PCC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM There is no display CAUSES Chec
29. rectly AM PM of start time not set correctly Start Time is disabled set on OFF Batteries are dead Controller is not receiving AC power if using a transformer Correct AM PM time Correct AM PM time Check Program start times Replace Batteries Check AC power connections HUNTER XC HYBRID QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES 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 Press and hold down the button Press and release the reset button in the lower wiring compartment Wait 2 seconds and release the e button The display should now show 12 00 AM All the memory has been cleared and the controller may now be reprogrammed Easy Retrieve Program Memory The XC 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 memory With the dial in the RUN position press and hold the and e 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 Release the and buttons To retrieve a program that was previously saved into memory
30. shboard ICD HP Handheld Programmer will also show a red LED when there has been a decoder fault Known good solenoid Known good decoder Digital Multimeter A NOTE Fault light and message are only visible when stations are not running During active irrigation the Fault will not be visible ICD HP Handheld Wireless Programmer If one or more station numbers are listed on the display This Hunter product allows wireless connection troubleshoot those stations If there is no station number with DUAL decoders even when they are wired troubleshoot the two wire path connections into field installations The ICD HP allows direct diagnostics operation and programming of any DUAL decoder installed in a valve box ICD HP can also verify status of solenoids read voltage and test sensors The ICD HP is highly recommended for field troubleshooting and EET will pay for itself in greatly reduced setup 1 Open the controller inner door to see additional diagnostic information on the DUAL48M display The display may show Line Open or Line Fault programming and diagnostic time The message may alternate with other screens Allow a few seconds to see all displays TROUBLESHOOTING Press the Mode center button on the DUAL48M control panel Select Diagnostics with the Y arrows and press Mode to select Press the Mode button to select Read Current This will show the current draw in milliamps ma In standby no
31. tations Will Activate W ey a oes Iha eens 1 Verify that slide lock is in the Power On position and that The DUAL48M display will show the station number when it is power is on to the DUAL48M module display appears eS ee 2 Check DUAL48M for Line Open message This means the If the current does not increase the station number will disappear two wire path is disconnected from the controller pi seconds This indicates that the draw did not increase as X Ched betesar the contsllar and the at decoder to vodly that the two wire path is connected After 4 5 more seconds the station number will re appear during If No Stations Will Activate Beyond a Certain Station Number th tt e followed by multiple station faults Likely break in two wire path If low current draw continues the number will disappear again beyond station 1 After 3 unsuccessful attempts the station number will disappear 1 Identify failing stations from Fault messages d the Fault ill the IC troll fac os display a OSIS 2 a decoder locations and layout on plan or in wiring The slow blink of the station number is an indication that either D the specified decoder or its solenoids are not connected or 3 w last working station and look for break beyond operational 4 If multiple two wire paths in use disconnect other paths When a healthy decoder and solenoid are activated there is and troubleshoot one pat
32. te adjustment to the program in the controller CALIBRATION SET UP 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 structures 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 Install Solar Sync sensor and program the module as described in pages 10 12 Allow system to operate at initial settings for a minimum of 3 days 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 Seasonal Adjust too low Make sure controller dial is in the Run 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 Seasonal Adjust too hi
33. ted Seasonal Adjustment cannot be de activated by the Bypass switch The Bypass switch only controls the Rain Freeze shut off 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 need to he 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 Display shows no SS Solar Sync sensor has been disconnected from controller but is not uninstalled Wiring connection from Solar Sync connection is faulty Check Solar Sync sensor wiring connection to controller Uninstall Solar Sync sensor if permanently removing it from the controller HUNTER X CORE QUICK CHECK AND RESET FEATURES 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 Press and hold down the and buttons Press and release the reset button on the side of the controller Wait 2 seconds and release the gt gt e and buttons The display should now show 12 00 am All the memory has been cleared and the controller may now be reprogrammed Easy Retrieve Prog
34. uch as 2 ERR There has been a ground fault with the wire leading to that station Check the station wire for continuity Replace or repair broken wire Check that all wire connections are good and water tight The display reads NO AC There is no AC power present Check to see if the transformer is properly installed The display reads SEN OFF The rain sensor is interrupting irrigation or not installed Slide the Rain Sensor switch on front panel to the OFF position to bypass rain sensor circuit The Controller does not start automatically Potential user programming error Check to make sure start time is entered correctly note AM PM setting as well Check to make sure watering day is active Rain sensor will not shut off system Incorrect sensor type wired directly into sensor circuit Jumper not removed Make sure sensor is microswitch type such as Mini Clik Jumper removed The controller recognizes 48 stations all the time Make sure AC power is connected Reset controller using method described here The controller does not respond to all the stations Example the controller has 24 stations but the display will only go to 16 stations Controller does not recognize modules Press RESET if it still does not recognize all modules turn off the power to the controller and remove the battery Check all module connections to the control
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