Hunter WVC-100, WVC-400, WVC-200 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

WVC

OWNER’S MANUAL &
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Wireless Valve Controller

Multiple-Station, Battery-Powered
Irrigation Controller

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Introduction

The Hunter Wireless Valve Controller (WVC) is a battery­powered, radio programmable controller that can operate
one (WVC-100), two (WVC-200), or four (WVC-400)
valves. Hunter’s wireless, battery-powered irrigation
systems are ideal for commercial/municipal applications
such as street and highway landscaping, medians, parks,
construction sites, and other areas that do not have
access to power.

All programming and manual operations for the WVC
are accomplished with the Wireless Valve Programmer
(WVP). The WVP is a handheld programmer that allows
you to create programs and conduct manual operations
with WVC controllers in the eld. Because the WVP
retrieves and transmits data via radio signals, you never
have to open a valve box to check the status or program
your controllers.

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The following instructions provide information
on installing and setting up your WVC. Additional
programming instructions can be found in the WVP
Owner’s Manual.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2 Introduction

3 Table of Contents

4 WVC Components

5 Installing the Battery

6 Wiring DC Latching Solenoids to the WVC

7 Radio Communication

8 Addressing the WVC With the WVP

9 Mounting the WVC to a Hunter Valve

10 Alternate Mounting Methods

11 Connecting a Weather Sensor

12 Specications

12 .... Operating Specications

12 .... Electrical Specications

12 .... Dimensions

13 Notices

13 .... FCC Notice

14 ....Industry Canada Notice

15 Notes

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WVC Components

This section provides an overview of the components of

the WVC. Each item will be discussed in further detail

later. However, this section can be helpful in getting

acquainted with the available options.

1. WVC Body – The WVC controller is designed to be dirt

tolerant, waterproof, and submersible to 12' (3.7 m).

2. External Antenna – Flexible rubber antenna for radio

communication.

3. 9-Volt Battery Holder – The WVC is designed to

operate on a single 9-volt alkaline battery. The battery
easily snaps into the battery holder.

4. Wires for DC Latching Solenoids – Leads are provided

for wiring DC latching solenoids. The red wires are
numbered on top of the WVC to provide station
identication. The black wire is the common wire.

5. Weather Sensor Wires – A Hunter Mini-Clik

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or other
micro-switch-type sensor can be connected to the
WVC.

6. Valve Mounting Clip – Allows the WVC to be mounted

directly to any Hunter valve. The clip can also be used in
conjunction with the Universal Mounting Adapter.

7. Universal Mounting Adapter – Allows for alternate

methods of mounting the WVC. It can be used to
mount the WVC to the side of the valve box or on a ½"
(13 mm) diameter section of plastic pipe.

8. LED Indicator Light – Used when setting the WVC

address.

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Installing the Battery

Note:

The WVC has non-volatile memory that retains
all program information when the battery is
removed or in the event the battery is drained.

The WVC uses a standard 9-volt alkaline battery to

operate the valve and program the controller. Battery life

is aected by the number of valve actuations, along with

the distance the solenoids are from the controller. Under

normal service conditions the battery should provide at

least one full year of service.

3. Make sure no water is inside the battery compartment.
Make sure that the seals are in good condition.
Screw the WVC body halves together to seal the
compartment.

Note:

The battery holder is designed so that the
battery can only be inserted in one direction.

To Install the Battery

1. Unscrew the rear half of the WVC body to gain access
to the battery compartment.

2. Snap the battery into the battery holder.