Hunter XC hybrid Owners Manual And Programming Instructions

Hunter XC hybrid Owners Manual And Programming Instructions

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Owner's Manual and
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Programming Instructions
RUN
SENSOR BYPASS
CURRENT TIME/DAY
SYSTEM OFF
ACTIVE
MANUAL-ALL STATIONS
START TIMES
ALL
MANUAL-ONE STATION
RUN TIMES
1
WATER DAYS
SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT

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  • Page 1 Battery Operated Controllers Owner’s Manual and Programming Instructions SENSOR BYPASS CURRENT TIME/DAY SYSTEM OFF ACTIVE MANUAL-ALL STATIONS START TIMES MANUAL-ONE STATION RUN TIMES WATER DAYS SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of ConTenTs Introduction Automatic Watering ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 ���������������������������������������������������� 10 XC Hybrid Components System Off ������������������������������������������������� 1 ������������������������������������������������������������������ 10 Mounting the Controller to the Wall Programmable Rain Off ��������������������������������� 3 ����������������������������������������������� 10 Connecting Valves Seasonal Adjustment ������������������������������������������������������������ 3 �������������������������������������������������� 11 Installing Batteries �����������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introducing the latest addition to the Hunter XC controller The XCH is truly a hybrid controller that can operate from a product line; the XC Hybrid (XCH) battery operated controller. wide variety of power sources. In situations where AC power is...
  • Page 5 A – LCD Display C – Control Buttons Run Times – Allows user to set each valve station run time Button – Increases the selected item flashing in the display. from 1 minute to 4 hours. Button – Decreases the selected item flashing in the display. Start Times –...
  • Page 6: Mounting The Controller To The Wall

    ConneCTIng ValVes NOTE: The XCH operates DC latching solenoids Valve 4 only (order Hunter P/N: 458200). 24 VAC solenoids will NOT operate with the XCH. DC solenoids can be easily identified by red and black leads. The red lead is attached to the station output, while the black lead is attached to the common wire.
  • Page 7: Installing Batteries

    InsTallIng baTTerIes The XC Hybrid operates on six AA alkaline batteries, and the XC Hybrid Stainless uses six C batteries. A battery carrier is supplied with your controller. Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery carrier. Connect that battery connector inside the access...
  • Page 8: Connecting A Weather Sensor

    ConneCTIng a WeaTHer sensor A Hunter weather sensor or other micro-switch type weather When the weather sensor has deactivated automatic watering, the sensors can be connected to the XC. The purpose of this sensor is to stop automatic watering when weather conditions...
  • Page 9: Power Failures

    240/24 VAC Australian InsTallIng THe Transformer (opTIonal) The XC Hybrid is designed to operate on batteries or 24 VAC power. If AC power is available, a 24 VAC output plug in transformer can be attached to the two 24 VAC terminals...
  • Page 10: Watering Schedule

    WaTerIng sCHedule HUNTER XC Hybrid PROGRAM A PROGRAM B PROGRAM C DA Y OF THE WEEK MO TU MO TU MO TU ODD/EVEN OR INTERVAL PROGRAM ST AR T TIMES LOCA TION S TAT ION RUN TIME S TAT ION RUN TIME...
  • Page 11: Programming The Controller

    programmIng THe ConTroller CURRENT TIME/DAY The XC display shows the time and day when the controller is 5. The time will be displayed. Use the idle. The display changes when the dial is rotated to indicate the buttons to select AM, PM, or specific programming information to enter.
  • Page 12: Eliminating A Program Start Time

    programmIng THe ConTroller Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water Eliminating a Program Start Time START TIMES With the dial set to sTarT TImes 1. With the cursor on a specific day (the cursor will always start with MO), position, push the button until you reach 12:00 AM (Midnight).
  • Page 13: Selecting Interval Watering

    programmIng THe ConTroller Selecting Interval Watering Automatic Watering With this option you can select interval After programming the XC, set the dial to the watering from 1 to 31 days. run position to enable automatic execution of all selected watering programs and start times. 1.
  • Page 14: Seasonal Adjustment

    programmIng THe ConTroller Seasonal Adjustment Manually Run All Stations Seasonal Adjust is used to make global 1. Turn dial to manual – all MANUAL-ALL STATIONS run time changes without re-program- sTaTIons position. SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT ming the entire controller. To use the 2.
  • Page 15: Advanced Features

    adVanCed feaTures Programmable Sensor Override Test Program of All Stations The XC allows the user to program the controller so that The XC allows the user a simplified method for running a test the sensor disables watering on only desired stations. For program.
  • Page 16: Easy Retrieve™ Program Memory

    adVanCed feaTures Easy Retrieve Program Memory Programmable Delay Between Stations ™ The XC is capable of saving the preferred watering program This feature allows the user to insert a delay between stations into memory for retrieval at a later time. This feature allows between when one station turns off and the next one turns on.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    TroublesHooTIng guIde problem Causes soluTIons The controller is continuously Too many start times have been Only one start time is necessary to activate a watering programmed program. (refer to "Setting the Program Start Time(s)" on page 8) There is no display Check batteries or AC power Correct any errors Slide the rain sensor bypass switch to the bypass...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    speCIfICaTIons Operating Specifications Electrical Specifications • Station Run Times: 0 to 4 hours in • Electronic short circuit protection 1-minute increments • Six AA (1.5 V) alkaline batteries required • 3 Independent Watering Programs • Non-volatile memory for program data • Start Times: 4 per day per program for • Model XCH-x00 has an IP2X Rating up to 12 daily starts • Clean only with a cloth dampened with • Watering Schedule: 365-day calendar, mild soap and water interval watering, odd/even watering • AM/PM, 24-hour clock Explanation of Symbols • Simple manual operation = AC...
  • Page 19: Certificate Of Conformity To European Directives

    CerTIfICaTe of ConformITy To european dIreCTIVes Hunter Industries declares that the irrigation controller Model XCH complies with the standards of the European Directives of “elec- tromagnetic compatibility” 87/336/EEC and “low voltage” 73/23/EEC. __________________________________ Project Engineer This product should not be used for anything other than what is described in this document. This product should only be serviced by trained and authorized personnel.
  • Page 20 Hunter Industries Incorporated • The Irrigation Innovators © 2012 Hunter Industries Incorporated 1940 Diamond Street • San Marcos, California 92078 LIT-467 5/12 www.hunterindustries.com...

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