Hunter WVP Owner's Manual

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WVP
Wireless Valve Programmer
Programmer for use with WVC
Multi-Station Battery Powered
Irrigation Controllers
Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
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  • Page 1 Wireless Valve Programmer Programmer for use with WVC Multi-Station Battery Powered Irrigation Controllers Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ................................... 1 WVP Components................................2 WVP Features ................................. 5 Installing the Battery ..............................6 WVP Display .................................. 7 Setting Up the WVP ................................ 8 Programming the WVP ..............................8 Transmitting/Receiving Data............................13 Battery Life Indicator ..............................16 Troubleshooting Guide ..............................17...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Hunter Wireless Valve Controllers (WVC) in the field. 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.
  • Page 6: Wvp Components

    A key feature of the WVP is its clear, easy-to-use push button design that makes programming a simple task. All essential keypad functions are clearly marked to avoid confusion that’s characteristic with many other battery powered...
  • Page 7 8. Crossed Rain Drop – Indicates that watering will NOT 17. No Contact – Indicates that no contact was made with occur on a selected day. the WVC. 9. Crossed Sprinkler – Indicates that watering is sus- Control Buttons (Figure 2) pended.
  • Page 8 WVP COMPONENTS (continued) ..............Other Components (Figure 3) 18. Transmit/Receive Button – Transmit/Retrieve program information. 19. Battery Compartment – Accepts standard 9-volt alkaline battery. 20. External Antennae – Flexible external antennae for radio communication.
  • Page 9: Wvp Features

    WVP FEATURES ....................Some of the features of the WVP include: • Simple, push button programming • Large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with easy to under- stand icons • Radio communication WVC controllers up to 100 feet away • Operates on standard 9-volt alkaline battery •...
  • Page 10: Installing The Battery

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY................The WVP is powered by a standard 9-volt alkaline battery. Under normal conditions the battery should provide at least one full year of service. Note: The WVP has non-volatile memory which allows the battery to be removed with- out losing any program information.
  • Page 11: Wvp Display

    Pressing it again returns the unit to the programming mode. After one minute of inactivity the WVP display will go blank to conserve battery power. Press any button to reactivate the display.
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Wvp

    Prior to performing any programming, you need to proceed to select AM, PM or 24 hour time. to set up your WVP with the current date and time. 4. The time will be displayed, and the time of day flashing.
  • Page 13 Setting Watering Start Times unique for each of the stations, any stations that overlap in Start Time run times, will be stacked chronologically. 1. Push the button until the Station Number Number Start Watering Times icon is Eliminating a Start Time displayed.
  • Page 14 3. Repeat step 1 until all desired days have been selected. is displayed. The selected days will show with a to indicate their 2. For each station, the WVP will display either specific status “ON”. The last is the last watering day for the days to water or interval watering.
  • Page 15 “OFF” will appear in the display. 3. Press the button to select the number of 2. Squeeze the Transmit/Receive button on the WVP once days between watering days (1 to 31). This is called the to move to communication mode (lower part of LCD), interval.
  • Page 16 WVC, then squeeze and hold the Transmit/ times as needed to set the Receive button on the WVP. The WVP will beep twice number of days off desired (up to 7). indicating that the “ON” command has been sent to the 4.
  • Page 17: Transmitting/Receiving Data

    100 feet from the controller. The Trans- This unique code allows for added security and radio opera- mit/Receive button on the handle of the WVP is used to tion of individual controllers on a site that has multiple WVC establish radio contact to transmit and receive data.
  • Page 18 TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING DATA (continued) ........Transmitting Programs If you are experiencing prob- lems contacting the WVC, make Once the WVC 3-digit identification code is entered into the WVP: sure you are using the correct 1. Use the button to select the transmit function.
  • Page 19 4. All current program information and battery life status To suspend Manual Watering: from the WVC can now be reviewed with the WVP by 1. With the current time/day showing in the display, press squeezing the transmit/receive button once, which and hold the button to enter the manual off mode.
  • Page 20: Battery Life Indicator

    After retrieving battery life information from the WVC, the battery life indicator will display the WVC information until the WVP LCD goes blank due to inactivity. The next time the WVP display comes on it will provide battery life information for the battery in the WVP.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................Problem Causes Solutions No display on WVP. Display is off. Press any button for 1 second. Battery is dead. Replace battery. Automatic irrigation does Controller in System Off mode. Re-enable watering (see pg.12). not start at start time.
  • Page 22 No contact icon is displayed when Wrong 3-digit WVC identification Reenter correct identification code in transmitting or receiving data. code entered. WVP. (Reference WVC owner’s manual for establishing WVC I.D.) Out of range. Move closer to WVC and attempt to establish contact.
  • Page 23: Fcc Notice

    FCC NOTICE....................... This notice applies only to model WVP FCC ID: M3UWVP This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation.
  • Page 24 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. CE NOTICE......................CE Notice: this notice applies only to model WVP-E Important Notice: Low power RF product operating in 869.700-870.000MHz band for indoor or outdoor home and commercial use.

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