Hunter XC Operating instructions

Residential Irrigation Controller

Owner’s Manual and

Programming Instructions

RUN TIMES

CURRENT TIME/DAY

WATERDAYS

STARTTIMES

RUN

SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT

ALL

MANUAL-ALL STATIONS

SYSTEM OFF

MANUAL-ONE STATION

ACTIVE

SENSOR BYPASS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION

XC Components........................................................................ 1-2

Mounting the Controller .............................................................. 3

Connecting Valves and Transformer.............................................. 3

Activating the Battery................................................................... 3

Replacing the Battery................................................................... 4

Connecting a Master Valve ........................................................... 4

Connecting a Pump Start Relay ................................................... 4

Connecting a Weather Sensor....................................................... 5

Bypass Weather Sensor ............................................................... 5

Power Failures............................................................................. 5

CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION

Watering Schedule Form .............................................................. 6

Programming the Controller......................................................... 7

Setting the Date and Time................................................... 7

Setting the Program Start Time .......................................... 7

Eliminating a Program Start Time ............................................. 8

Setting Station Run Times.................................................. 8

Setting Days to Water ........................................................ 8

Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water............................ 8

Selecting Odd or Even Days to Water........................................ 8

Selecting Interval Watering ...................................................... 9

Setting Event Day(s) Off........................................................... 9

Automatic Watering ............................................................. 9

System Off........................................................................ 9

Programmable Rain Off............................................................ 9

Seasonal Adjustment.........................................................10

Manually Run a Single Station ..........................................10

ALL

Manually Run All Stations.................................................10

One Touch Manual Start and Advance ......................................10

Advanced Features......................................................................11

Programmable Sensor Override...............................................11

Test Program..........................................................................11

Hunter Quick Check™..............................................................11

Easy Retrieve™ Program Memory............................................12

Programmable Delay Between Stations ....................................12

Clearing the Controller's Memory/Resetting the Controller .......12

TROUBLESHOOTING AND SPECIFICATIONS

Troubleshooting Guide ...........................................................13-14

Specifications.............................................................................14

CE Notice ...................................................................................15

RUN TIMES

CURRENT TIME/DAY

WATER DAYS

START TIMES

RUN

SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT

ALL

MANUAL-ALL STATIONS

SYSTEM OFF

MANUAL-ONE STATION

ACTIVE

SENSOR BYPASS

SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RST

24VAC

BAT

PRG

RUN TIMES

CURRENT TIME/DAY

WATER DAYS

START TIMES

RUN

SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT

ALL

MANUAL-ALL STATIONS

SYSTEM OFF

MANUAL-ONE STATION

SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RST

24VAC

BAT

ACTIVE

SENSOR BYPASS

MO TU WE TH FR SA SU ODD

EVEN

AM PM

%24HR

2,4...30

1,3...29

2 3 911

4 6

10512

Outdoor Model

(Internal Transformer Included)

Indoor Model

XC COMPONENTS

Note: Plug may

look different from

Illustration. Terminal block

for -E

ENG

A – LCD Display

1. Run Times – Allows user to set each valve station run time

from 1 minute to 4 hours.

2. 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 – Identiﬁes 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 – Allows user to discontinue 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.

Umbrella – Indicates that the rain sensor is active.

11. Seasonal Adjustment – Allows the user to make run time

changes according to the seasons without reprogramming the

controller. Bars on the left allow quick visual reference to the

seasonal adjustment percentage.

12.

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. Calendar – Indicates interval watering schedule has been

programmed.Icon also appears when programming the current day.

B – 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.

18. Reset Button – Use to reset the controller.

C – Control Buttons

Button – Increases the selected item flashing in the display.

Button – Decreases the selected item flashing in the display.

Button – Returns selected flashing display to previous item.

Button – Advances the selected flashing display to the next item.

Button – Selects program A, B or C for different watering zone

requirements.

19. Sensor Bypass Switch.

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.

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.

Water Days – Allows the user to select interval days to water.

Seasonal Adjustment – Allows user to make run time changes ac-

cording to the seasons without reprogramming the controller. Bars

on the left allow quick visual reference to the seasonal adjustment

percentage.

Manual-One Station – Allows user to activate a one-time watering

of a single valve.

ALL

Manual-All Stations – Allows user to activate a one-time watering

of all valve stations or a few selected stations.

System Off – Allows user to discontinue all programs and water-

ing. Also allows the user to set the programmable rain off which

stops watering for a period from 1 to 7 days.

D – External Transformer (Indoor Model only)

A plug in transformer is provided to supply AC power to the controller.

SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RST

24VAC

BAT

Valve Common Wire

Connect the Two

Transformer Wires to

the Two AC Terminals

Valve 1

Valve 2

Valve 3

Valve 4

Valve

Wires

MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO WALL

NOTE: The indoor XC is not waterproof or weather resis-

tant, and must be installed indoors or in a protected area.

1. Secure one screw into the wall. Install screw anchors if attaching

to drywall or masonry wall.

2. Slide the keyhole on top of the controller over the screw.

3. Secure the controller in place by installing screws in the holes

below the terminal strip.

Do not plug transformer into power source until control-

ler is mounted and all valve wiring has been connected.

CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER

Installation of the XC should only be done by trained personnel.

1. Route valve wires between the control valve location and controller.

2. 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.

3. Route the valve wires through the conduit. Attach the conduit

through the bottom right side of the controller.

4. 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.

5. 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).

E – High Voltage Wiring (Outdoor Model only)

NOTE: XC outdoor models are water and weather resis-

tant. Connecting the outdoor XC 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.

1. Route AC power cable and conduit through the ½" (13mm) conduit

opening on the left side bottom of the cabinet.

2. 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 junc-

tion box. AC supply wires must be 14 AWG (1.85mm) or larger

with appropriate circuit breaker for the wire size. A switch or cir-

cuit-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.

3. Replace the junction box cover.

ACTIVATING THE BATTERY

After installing your XC make sure to remove the bat-

tery contact insulator to allow the XC to keep time in

the event of a power outage.

SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RST

24VAC

BAT

Battery Compartment

SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RST

24VAC

BAT

Valve Common Wire

Valve 1

Valve 2

Valve 3

Valve 4

Valve

Wires

Master Valve

Master Valve Wire

Lithium Battery

Battery

Holder

(--) (+)

ENG

REPLACING THE BATTERY

A high-energy lithium battery is included with your

XC 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:

1. Remove the screw from the battery holder.

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

valve 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. At the Master Valve,

attach the common wire

to either solenoid wire

of the valve. Attach a

separate control wire to

the remaining solenoid

wire.

PSR Series

Pump Start Relay

4.5 Meters Minimum (15')

ToPump

RUNTIMES

CURRENTTIME/DAY

WATERDAYS

STARTTIMES

RUN

SEASONALADJUSTMENT

ALL

MANUAL-ALLSTATIONS

SYSTEMOFF

MANUAL-ONESTATION

ACTIVE

SENSORBYPASS

CONNECTING A PUMP START RELAY

NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a pump

start relay installed. A pump start relay is 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 electri-

cal 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 from the pump start

relay to the Pterminal.

Relay holding current draw must not exceed .30 amps. Do not connect

the controller directly to the pump or damage to the controller will result.

2. The common wire should be attached to the Cterminal inside the

controller. The other wire coming from the master valve should be

attached to the Pterminal inside the controller. Tighten each termi-

nal screw.

SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RST

24VAC BAT

Mini-Clik®Rain Sensor

CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR

A Hunter weather sensor or other micro-switch type weather sensors

can be connected to the XC. 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.

When the weather sensor has deactivated

automatic watering, the OFF and icon

will appear on the display.

/DAY

ACTIVE

BYPASS

Testing the Weather Sensor

The XC 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 ALL STATIONS cycle or by

activating the system using the One Touch MANUAL START (see page

10). 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 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.

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.

ENG

PROGRAM A PROGRAM B PROGRAM C

LOCATION

STATION

STATION RUN TIME STATION RUN TIME STATION RUN TIME

PROGRAM

START TIMES

HUNTER XC

NOTES:

DAY OF THE WEEK

ODD/EVEN OR INTERVAL

SUSA

WATERING SCHEDULE

CURRENT TIME/DAY

START TIMES

CURRENT TIME/DAY

PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER

The XC 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 flash-

ing portion of the display can be changed by pressing the

buttons. To change something that is not flashing, press the or

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 schedules.

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 pur-

poses in this manual, ﬂashing characters are in GRAY type.

Setting the Date and Time

1. Turn the dial to the CURRENT TIME/DAY position.

2. The current year will be flashing. Use the or

buttons to change the year. After setting

the year, press the

button to proceed to

setting the month.

3. The month and day will be in the display.

The month will be flashing and the icon

will be displayed. Use the or buttons

to change the month. Press the

button to

proceed to setting the day.

4. The day will be flashing and the icon

will be displayed. Use the or buttons

to change the day. Press the

button to

proceed to setting the time.

5. The time will be displayed. Use the and

buttons to select AM, PM, or 24 hour.

Press the

button to move to hours. Hours

will be flashing. Use the and buttons

to change the hour shown on the display.

Press the

button to move to minute.

Minutes will be flashing. Use the and

buttons to change the minutes shown on the

display. The date, day, and time have now

been set.

Setting the Program Start Time(s)

1. Turn the dial to the START TIMES position.

2. The factory preset is set on program A. If

necessary, you can select program B, or C

by pressing the button.

3. Use the or button to change the

start time. (The start times advance in

15 minute increments).

4. Press the

button to add an additional start time, or button

for the next program.

NOTE: One start time will activate all stations sequential-

ly in that program. This eliminates the need to enter each

station’s start time. Multiple start times in a program

can be used for separate morning, afternoon, or evening

watering cycles. Start times may be entered in any order.

The XC will automatically sort them.

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