Hunter XC Owner's Manual

Residential Irrigation Controller

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Owner’s Manual and
Programming Instructions

XC

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 Inter val 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

1

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

ALL

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 Memor y/Resetting the Controller .......12

TROUBLESHOOTING AND SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

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

ENG

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SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT

WATER DAYS

ALL

MANUAL-ALL STATIONS

START TIMES

SYSTEM OFF

CURRENT TIME/DAY

1

MANUAL-ONE STATION

RUN TIMES

ACTIVE

SENSOR BYPASS

RUN

SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT

WATER DAYS

ALL

MANUAL-ALL STATIONS

START TIMES

SYSTEM OFF

CURRENT TIME/DAY

1

MANUAL-ONE STATION

RUN TIMES

ACTIVE

SENSOR BYPASS

RUN

ENG

XC COMPONENTS

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4 6

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2,4...30
1,3...29

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C

PRG

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C

PRG

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Note: Plug may
look different from
Illustration.

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10 5 12

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D

24VAC

RST

18

Indoor Model

SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

BAT

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SENSOR BYPASS

ACTIVE

SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

24VAC

BAT

RST

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Terminal block
for -E (International
models only)

B

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17

Outdoor Model

(Internal Transformer Included)

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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

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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.

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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

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MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO WALL

NOTE: The indoor XC is not waterproof or weather resis­tant, 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 junc­tion box. AC supply wires must be 14 AWG (1.85 mm) or larger
with appropriate circuit breaker 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.

3. Replace the junction box cover.

ACTIVATING THE BATTERY

After installing your XC make sure to remove the bat­ter y contact insulator to allow the XC to keep time in
the event of a power outage.

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REPLACING THE BATTERY

A high-energy lithium battery is included with your
XC controller. The batter y 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.

24VAC

RST

3. Remove and replace the new battery
into the batter y holder and reinstall the
battery holder.

BAT

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.

24VAC

BAT

RST

Master Valve Wire

Master Valve

SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Valve Common Wire

Lithium Battery

Battery

(--)

Battery Compartment

SEN C P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Valve 4

Valve 3

Valve 2

Valve
Wires

Valve 1

2. The common wire should be attached to the C terminal inside the

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

(+)

Holder

attached to the P terminal inside the controller. Tighten each termi­nal screw.

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 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 from the pump start
relay to the P terminal.

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.

PSR Series

Pump Start Relay

4.5 Met ers Minimum (15')

To Pump

XC

RUN

SENSOR BYPASS

SYSTEM OFF

CURRENT TIME/DAY

MANUAL-ALL STATIONS

MANUAL-ONE STATION

ACTIVE

ALL

START TIMES

1

RUN TIMES

SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT

WATER DAYS

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