Hunter SRC User Manual
SRC
Residential/Light Commercial
Irrigation Controller
Owner’s Manual and
Programming Instructions
600i 6-station Indoor Model
601i
900i
901i
MPC Optional Outdoor Cabinet
6-station Indoor Model
(International)
9-station Indoor Model
9-station Indoor Model
(International)
®
NOW WITH
NON-VOLATILE MEMORY
2
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................. .....1
SRC Components............................................................... ............................................................... ..........................................................2-3
Mounting Controller to Wall ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Controller Outdoors (MPC)........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Connecting Valves and Transformer................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Connecting the Battery................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting a Master Valve .............................................................................................................................. ............................................... 7
Connecting a Pump Start Relay ............................................................... ............................................................... ....................................... 8
Connecting a Weather Sensor ............................................................... ............................................................... .......................................... 9
Connecting a SRR or ICR Remote Control..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting to IMMS® Central Control System ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Power Failures............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION
Sprinkler System Fundamentals ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Programming Fundamentals............................................................... ............................................................... ........................................... 13
Creating a Watering Schedule....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
How to Fill Out the Watering Schedule Form ............................................................... ............................................................... ................... 14
Watering Schedule Form .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Programming the Controller
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Setting Watering Start Times .............................................................................................................................. ...................................... 17
Eliminating a Program Start Time ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
3
1
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) .......................................................................................
Programming the Controller
Setting Station Run Times (Length of Watering for Each Area) .................................................................................................................. 18
Setting Days To Water .............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water............................................................................................................................................ 18
Selecting Odd or Even Days ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Run ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Weather Sensor Bypass ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
System Off ............................................................... ............................................................... ................................................................ 19
Manually Run a Single Station ............................................................... ............................................................... .................................... 19
Manually Run All Stations ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
One Touch Manual Start and Advance .............................................................................................................................. ......................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SPECIFICATIONS
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21-22
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................... ............................................................... ...................................... 23-24
Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
FCC Notice ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Back Cover
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................
Finally, there’s an affordable controller for your home.
Hunter Industries is pleased to present the SRC – a Simple and Reliable Controller for residential applications. Designed with the needs of the
customer in mind, the SRC offers simplified dial programming and an impressive range of features typically found in controllers costing twice
as much.
While it’s affordable, the SRC is without a doubt a professional grade product. The controller’s large, handsome cabinet, complete with a protective
door, provides your controller with a neat and professional appearance. And, the SRC is filled with the essential features that landscapes demand (like
a rain sensor bypass circuit and primar y power surge protection), but without some of the unnecessary frills that often lead to contractor call back.
The SRC is so easy to use that after reading this User Guide thoroughly, you will need it very little after installation. We have also included an
abbreviated instruction sheet inside the door of the controller for quick reference later on.
After a few uses of this controller, you can be sure the SRC is a product that does the job efficiently and economically.
1
3
SRC COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................
RUN
NEXT
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
STATION RUN TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DA
Y
RUNNING
AM
PM
24 HR.
SUN MON TUES WED
THUR
FRI SAT EVEN/ODD
SYSTEM OFF
RUN (BYPASS SENSOR)
SET DAYS TO WA
TER
MANUAL - SINGLE ST
ATION
MANUAL - ALL ST
ATIONS
SET CURRENT DATE/ TIME
SET WATERING START TIMES
SET STATION RUN TIMES
AC AC R RS C MV 1 2 3 4 5 6FUSE 0.75A
9 V Battery
A
B
C
1
2
3
4
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
STATION RUN TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DA
Y
RUNNING
AM
PM
24 HR.
SUN MON TUES WED
THUR
FRI SAT EVEN/ODD
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
STAT
A
B
C
1
2
3
4
PROGRAM
START
TIMES
STATION RUN TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DA
Y
RUNNING
AM
PM
24 HR.
SUN MON TUES WED
THUR
FRI SAT EVEN/ODD
A B
D
E
C
2
This section will give you a brief overview of some of the components
on the SRC faceplate. Each item will be discussed in further detail
later, however this section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the
different options available.
A – LCD Display
Start Time – Identifies selected start time (only one start time per
program is required).
Program Designator – Identifies program in use A, B, or C.
Station Number – Identifies currently selected station number.
LCD Display – Indicates various times and values.
Run Time – Duration of individual stations watering.
Year – Current calendar year.
Month – Current calendar month.
Day – Current calendar day.
Running – Indicates when watering is occurring.
AM/PM – Arrow differentiates either AM or PM time.
24 HR – 24-hour time is available in addition to AM and PM.
Day of the Week – Identifies days of the week to water or you can
select to water on odd or even days.
(For all above LCD display items, when an arrow cursor is flashing,
that is what you are setting.)
B – Control Buttons
Button – Increases the selected flashing display.
Button – Decreases the selected flashing display.
Button – Advances the selected flashing display.
Button – Selects program A, B, or C.
C – Transformer
A key feature of the SRC is its clear, easy-to-use dial design that
makes programming a snap. All essential keypad functions are clearly
marked to eliminate the confusion that’s a characteristic of so many
other controllers.
D – Control Dial
Run – Normal dial position for automatic and manual operation.
Run (Bypass Sensor) – Used to disengage optional weather sensor
that may be wired to your system.
Set Current Date/Time – Allows current date and clock time to be set.
Set Watering Start Times – Allows 1 to 4 start times to be enabled in
each program.
Set Station Run Times – Allows user to set each station run time from
0 to 99 minutes.
Set Days To Water – Allows user to select individual days to water or
to select an odd or even watering schedule, according to the date.
Manual – Single Station – Allows user to activate a one time watering
of a single station.
Manual – All Station – Allows user to activate a one time watering of
all stations or a few selected stations.
System Off – Allows user to discontinue all programs and stop all
watering until dial is returned to the RUN position.
E – Wiring Compartment
Fuse – 0.75 Amp fuse (two included with controller, one installed,
one spare).
9-Volt Battery – The alkaline batter y will maintain the controller
memory if power to the transformer is disconnected. However, the
battery will not operate any of the watering activity (not included).
Transformer – A plug in transformer is included to provide power to
the controller.
Terminal Strip Area – Use to attach transformer and valve wires from
their source to the controller.
3
5
MOUNTING CONTROLLER TO WALL...................................................................................
A
B
C
D
NOTE: The SRC is not water or weather resistant.
The controller must me installed indoors or in a
protected area. If outdoor installation is desired,
the MPC (an optional outdoor mounting enclosure)
is available.
1. Select a location as close as possible to a standard electrical outlet,
one that is not controlled by a light switch. The location should be
protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
2. Remove the mounting bracket (A) from the back of the controller
housing by pulling the bracket down and slightly away from
the unit.
3. Place the mounting bracket slightly below eye level. Using the hole
at the top and the slide cutout at the bottom, secure the bracket with
the 1" (25mm) screws (B) provided. Note: Install screw anchors if
attaching mounting bracket to drywall or masonry.
4. Align slotted openings on back of controller housing (C) with rails
on the mounting bracket (D). Gently slide the controller down into
position on the bracket.
5. Secure controller in place by installing a screw through the lower
central mounting hole.
Do not plug transformer into power source until
the controller is mounted and all valves have
been connected.
4
MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER OUTDOORS (MPC ENCLOSURE) ..................................
MPC Enclosure
1. The MPC enclosure has 4 mounting holes, 3 along the top of the
unit, and one at the bottom center. These may be punched out in
order to secure the unit to a wall.
2. Remove the door and mounting plate from the SRC. Attach the SRC
to the MPC by inserting the mounting tab on the mounting plate
inside the MPC, into the keyhole in the back of the SRC. Slide down
the SRC until it locks into place. You may use an optional mounting
screw if desired.
3. Field wiring should be routed through the large center hole in the
enclosure using an appropriate conduit and conduit fitting.
NOTE: Installation of the primary voltage
wires should be done by a licensed electrical
professional. Improper installation may result in
fire or shock hazard.
4. With primary power off, the primary power wires should be routed
through an agency approved electrical conduit and electrical
conduit fitting into the duplex outlet wiring enclosure and attached
to the outlet.
5. The transformer may then be plugged into the duplex outlet.
6. Attach the two wires coming out of the transformer to the two screw
slots on the SRC labeled “AC.”
7. Primary power may now be turned on.
5
7
AC AC R RS C MV 1 2 3 4 5 6FUSE 0.75A
9 V Battery
Valve Common Wire
Connect the Two
Transformer Wires to
the Two AC Terminals
Transformer
Valve 1
Valve 2
Valve 3
Valve 4
Valve Wires
CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER ....................................................................
1. Route control wires between control valve location and controller.
Typically it is recommended that an 18 AWG multi-wire sprinkler
connection cable be used. This type of connection is insulated for
burial and is color-coded to help keep track of your connections.
2. At the valves, attach the common wire to either solenoid wire of the
valve. This is most commonly the white colored wire. Attach a
separate control wire to the remaining solenoid wire and make a
note of the color corresponding to each valve and the watering
station it controls.
3. Secure the wires with a waterproof wire connector to protect
the connection.
4. Open hinged wiring compartment door to access the terminal strip
area shown in the diagram.
5. Route the valve wires through the large opening on the base of the
cabinet or through inch conduit if installed. Strip inch of
insulation from ends of all wires.
6. Secure the white valve common wire to the screw on the terminal
marked C. With the valve common wire connected, connect the
color-coded wires from the valves to their appropriate station
numbers and tighten the screws.
7. Route transformer cable through the small hole in the bottom of the
cabinet and connect the wires to the two screws marked AC.
Do not plug transformer into power source until
the controller is mounted and all valves have been
connected.
6
Loading...