Power Failures; Quick Start - Hunter X-Core Owners Manual And Programming Instructions

pOWer faIlures

Due to the possibility of power failures, the I-Core has nonvolatile memory
to preserve programming data indefinitely. The 9-volt battery is required
for programming of the controller in the absense of AC power. Both the
9-volt battery and lithium battery (if a 9-volt battery is not installed), will
maintain the current time and day during power outages. If the power goes
out, the display will acknowledge there is No A/C Power. No stations will
water if the display reads No A/C Power, until AC power is restored to the
controller.

QuICK sTarT

The I-Core controller offers maximum scheduling flexibility including
four programs, each with up to eight daily start times, permitting plants
with different watering requirements to be separated on different day
schedules. Multiple start times permit morning, afternoon, and evening
watering, perfect for the establishment of new lawns and thirsty annual
flowers. A built in 365-day calendar clock accommodates odd/even
watering restrictions without requiring monthly reprogramming. You may
simply designate days of the week you want to water for ease or use the
convenient interval day watering. All of this and more will be explained in
detail throughout the programming and operation section. You will begin
to notice just how easy the I-Core programming can be and the capabilities
of advanced features the I-Core offers to set this controller apart from its
competition.
The following are basic programming instructions to initially program
your I-Core controller. If more complex programming is required, please
reference the I-Core Programming following this page.
Set Current date/time: Use the ◄ and ► buttons to navigate, and
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the + / – buttons to change the flashing selection to the correct Date
and Time.
2. Set Program Start times: Each automatic program has 8 start
times available. Use the ◄ and ► buttons to navigate through the
different start times, and the + / – buttons to change the time. The
time changes in 15 minute increments, and by holding down the
+ / – buttons the time will scroll faster. Use the PRG button to select
individual programs.
nOTe: the number shown on the screen does not
indicate a station number, but indicates an individual
start time for that particular Program.
3. Set Station run times: This dial position allows you to assign a
station's run time with a particular program. If you need to change
the program, you are assigning a station run time, simply press the
PRG button. Use ◄ and ► buttons to navigate through the station
numbers, and the + / – buttons to change the length of run time in
hours: minutes.
4. Set days to Water: Use the PRG button to select the Program. Use
the ▲ or ▼ buttons to move the ► cursor next to a day, and then use
the + / – buttons to indicate a water day or a non water day. When
using Days of the Week scheduling, a  will indicate a water day, and
a _ will indicate a No-Water Day. The ◄ and ► arrow buttons will
change the schedule type, including Days of the Week, Odd/Even
Days, and Interval Watering.
nOTe: for days of the Week scheduling, a check mark
indicates a water day, and no check mark indicates a
non water day. When programming odd/even and
Interval watering schedules, the X that appears next to
the day will indicate a non water day for that schedule,
and all other days with no X will be available water days
depending on the schedule programmed.
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5. Set Pump operation (optional): The Pump/Master Valve output may
be set by station. If a Pump/Master Valve is in use you need to make
sure the stations are set to On. If no Pump/Master Valve is in use, this
is not required. The ◄ and ► buttons scroll through the stations and
the + / – buttons set the stations to On or Off.
6. return the dial to the run Position: This is all that is required for
the most basic operations. The I-Core will water automatically in any
dial position except Off, with the previous steps discussed being
programmed.
7. test Program: The test program will start every station in the
controller sequentially, in numerical order, for the specified time. Turn
the dial to the run position. Hold down the PRG button for three
seconds. The screen will change automatically and display station
number 1 and a flashing run time of 0:00. Enter the desired run time in
hours: minutes by using the + / – buttons. Within five seconds the test
program will begin. Test program will operate stations in sequential
order.
8. Manual Start: With the dial in the run position, there is a shortcut
to manually start a program. Press and hold the ► button. The screen
will change and indicate station 1 and the programmed run time
for Program A. If you would like to change the Program you want
to manually run, release the ► button and press the PRG button to
change the Program selection. The manual program will start in a few
seconds.