Hunter PRO-C Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Hunter PRO-C Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Pcc series controller 6- and 12- station indoor/outdoor, residential and light commercial irrigation controller

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PRO-C
Residential and Light Commercial
Irrigation Controller
PCC Series Controller
6- and 12- Station
Indoor/Outdoor Models
Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
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  • Page 1 PRO-C ® Residential and Light Commercial Irrigation Controller PCC Series Controller 6- and 12- Station Indoor/Outdoor Models Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    24 Options for Running Your Irrigation System 26 Using the Pro-C to Operate Outdoor Lighting Quick Check and Easy Retrieve are trademarks of Hunter Industries Inc. Pro-C, Solar Sync, Rain-Clik, Freeze-Clik and SmartPort are registered trademarks of Hunter Industries Inc.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Specifications Operating Specifications Cabinet Dimensions • Station Run Time: 1 minute to 6 hours on programs Height: 9" (23 cm) A, B, and C Width: 10" (21.5 cm) Depth: 4.5" (10.9 cm) • Start Times: 4 per day, per program, for up to 12 daily starts Outdoor cabinet is NEMA 3R, IP44 rated.
  • Page 4: Pro-C Components

    Pro-C Components ⑦ ① ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑱ ⑯ ⑰ ⑧ ⑫ ③ ② ⑤ ⑨ ⑪ ⑥ ④ ⑩...
  • Page 5 Pro-C Components (continued) LCD Display Indicates various times, values, Sprinkler icon indicates when ① Main Display Running and programmed information watering is occurring ② Indicates watering will occur on Year Identifies current calendar year Rain Drop selected day ③ Month...
  • Page 6 Pro-C Components (continued) ① ➉ ② ⑨ ③ ⑧ ④ ⑦ ⑤ ① ② ③ ④ ⑧ ⑦ ⑥ ⑤ ⑥...
  • Page 7 Select individual days to water, and other systems to the controller ⑤ Set Days to Water odd, even or interval watering schedule Used to connect Hunter Solar Sync or ④ Sensor Terminals “Clik-type” sensors Turn pump or master valve ⑥...
  • Page 8: Mounting The Controller To A Wall

    NOTE The indoor Pro-C is not weather or water resistant, and must be installed indoors or in a protected area. This device is not intended for use by young children. Never let children play with this device.
  • Page 9: Connecting Ac Power

    To be performed by a licensed electrician only. screws marked AC and the Green Wire to GND. Always use UL listed ½" (13 mm) conduit with male adapter ① when installing AC wiring. Pro-C/PCC controllers are intended ② ③ ①...
  • Page 10: Connecting Station Wires

    Connecting Station Wires 1. Route valve wires between control valve location and controller. 2. At valves, attach a common wire to either solenoid wire of all valves. This is most commonly a white colored wire. Attach a separate control wire to the remaining wire of each valve.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Battery

    Activating the 3V Lithium Battery After installing your Pro-C, make sure to remove the battery contact insulator to allow the Pro-C to keep time in the event of a power outage. Replacing the 3V Lithium Battery ①...
  • Page 12: Connecting A Master Valve

    Connecting a Master Valve (optional) Connect either wire from Master Valve to the P/MV terminal. Connect remaining wire to the “COM” (Common) terminal. P/MV Master Valve...
  • Page 13: Connecting A Pump Start Relay

    Connecting a Pump Start Relay (optional) 1. Route a wire pair from the pump relay into the controller housing. 2. Connect the pump common wire to the terminal slot “COM” (Common) and the remaining wire from the pump relay to the P/MV terminal slot. Relay holding current draw must not exceed 0.28 amps (24 VAC).
  • Page 14: Connecting A Hunter "Clik" Weather Sensor

    (not included) A Hunter weather sensor or other micro-switch-type weather When the weather sensor sensors can be connected to the Pro-C. The purpose of this has deactivated automatic sensor is to stop automatic watering when weather conditions watering, “OFF” will appear dictate.
  • Page 15 Connecting a Hunter “Clik” Weather Sensor (continued) Testing the Weather Sensor The Pro-C provides simplified testing of a rain sensor when the sensor is wired into the sensor circuit. You can manually test proper operation of the rain sensor by using the One Touch Manual Start (see page 25).
  • Page 16: Connecting A Hunter Remote

    Hunter controls. blue wire to the screw slot marked REM. Hunter remotes make it possible for you to operate the system without having to walk back and forth to the controller. NOTE...
  • Page 17 (it is site specific). In either case, extending the wiring harness should be done using shielded cable to minimize the possible effects of electrical noise. For easiest installation, order the Hunter SmartPort shielded cable wiring harness (P/N ROAM-SCWH) with a full 25' (7.6 meters) of shielded cable.
  • Page 18: Connecting To The Hunter Solar Sync

    In addition, the Solar Sync sensor includes watering schedule. a Hunter Rain-Clik and Freeze-Clik sensor that will shut down For installation and programming instructions of your Hunter your irrigation system when it rains and/or during freezing Solar Sync, please refer to the Solar Sync owner’s manual.
  • Page 19: Setting The Current Date And Time

    Setting the Current Date and Time 1. Turn the dial to the DATE/TIME position. 2. The current year will be flashing in the display. Use the j and k buttons to change the year. Push the i button to proceed to setting the month. 3.
  • Page 20: Setting Program Start Times

    Setting Program Start Times 1. Turn the dial to the START TIMES position. 2. Press the button to select A, B, or C. 3. Use the j and k buttons to change the start time (advances in 15-minute increments). One start time will activate all stations sequentially in that program.
  • Page 21: Setting Station Run Times

    Setting Station Run Times 1. Turn the dial to the RUN TIMES position. 2. The display will show the last program selected (A, B, or C) the station number selected, and the run time for that station will be flashing. You can switch to another program by pressing the button.
  • Page 22: Setting A Watering Schedule

    Setting a Watering Schedule 1. Turn the dial to the WATER DAYS position. Selecting Odd or Even Days to Water This feature uses numbered day(s) of the month for watering 2. The display will show the last program selected (A, B, instead of specific days of the week (odd days: 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.;...
  • Page 23 Setting a Watering Schedule (continued) Selecting Interval Watering NOTE This feature is convenient if you want to have a more consistent watering schedule without having to worry about the day of the If any days are selected as non-water days at the bottom of week or the date.
  • Page 24: Options For Running Your Irrigation System

    Options for Running Your Irrigation System Seasonal Adjustment After programming is complete, turn the dial to the RUN Seasonal Adjust is used to make position to enable automatic execution of all selected global run time changes without re- programs and start times. programming the entire controller.
  • Page 25 Options for Running Your Irrigation System (continued) One Touch Manual Start and Advance You can also activate a program to water without using the dial. 1. With the dial in the RUN position, hold down the i button for 2 seconds. 2.
  • Page 26: Using The Pro-C To Operate Outdoor Lighting

    PXSync interface box. Connect wires from the first PXSync box to station output 1 (and the Common) on the Pro-C terminal. If using a second or third transformer, the second will be wired to station 2 and the third wil be wired to station 3.
  • Page 27 Using the Pro-C to Operate Outdoor Lighting (optional) Creating a Lighting Program 1. Turn the dial to the START TIMES position. 2. Press and hold the button for 6 seconds and observe the A, B, C programs moving. 3. L1 and a flashing “OFF” will appear, and the controller is ready to designate lighting programs.
  • Page 28: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Set Pump/Master Valve Operation 4. Turn the dial back to the RUN position, at which time, OFF, a number and the DAYS icon The default is for all stations to have all remain on. the master valve/pump start circuit ON. The master valve/pump start can be set 5.
  • Page 29: Hidden Features

    (A, B, C with four start times each) for different plant type one station turns off and the next station turns on. This is requirements. The Pro-C can be customized to display only the very helpful on systems with slow closing valves or on pump required programs.
  • Page 30: Programmable Sensor Override

    Hidden Features (continued) Programmable Sensor Override The Pro-C allows the user to program the controller so that the A station that is running in the sensor override mode will display sensor disables watering on only desired stations. For example, the word “SENSOR” and flash the icon.
  • Page 31: Total Run Time Calculator

    Easy Retrieve Program Memory ™ The Pro-C keeps a running total of each program’s station run The Pro-C is capable of saving the preferred watering program times. This feature provides a quick way to determine how long into memory for retrieval at a later time. This feature allows for a each program will water.
  • Page 32: Solar Sync Delay

    Hidden Features (continued) Solar Sync Delay for Pro-C To change the existing Delay days setting: The delay feature is accessible only after the installation 1. Open the Solar Sync Delay menu by pressing the j button of the Solar Sync. The Solar Sync Delay feature allows the user...
  • Page 33: Cycle And Soak

    Hidden Features (continued) Cycle and Soak Setting the Cycle Time: Initially Station 1 will be displayed. To access other stations, The Cycle and Soak feature allows you to split a station’s press the h or i button. run time into more usable, shorter watering durations. This feature is useful when applying water to slopes and tight soils Once the desired station is displayed, use the j or k button because it automatically applies water more slowly, helping to...
  • Page 34 Hidden Features (continued) Accessing the Soak Menu: Once the desired station is displayed, the user can use the j or k button to increase or decrease the Soak time. Once the desired Cycle times for each station have been The user can set the Soak time from 1 minute to 4 hours programmed, the Cycle time can be accessed by pressing the in 1 minute increments.
  • Page 35: Hunter Quick Check

    ERR symbol preceded by the station number will momentarily flash on the controller LCD display. After the Hunter Quick Check completes running this circuit diagnostic procedure, the controller returns to the automatic watering mode.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Solution The controller repeats itself or Too many start times (user error). Only one start time per active program continuously waters, even when it is required. Refer to “Setting Program should not be on (cycling repeatedly). Start Times”...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Problem Cause Solution The display reads “SENSOR OFF.” The rain sensor is interrupting irrigation Slide the Rain Sensor switch on front or the sensor jumper is not installed. panel to the BYPASS position to bypass rain sensor circuit, or install the sensor jumper.
  • Page 38 Certificate of Conformity to European Directives Hunter Industries declares that the irrigation controller Model Pro-C complies with the standards of the European Directives of “electromagnetic compatibility” (2014/30/EU) and “low voltage” (2014/35/EU). Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer FCC Notice This controller generates radio frequency energy and may If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced cause interference to radio and television reception.
  • Page 40: Hunter Industries Inc

    HUNTER INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED | Built on Innovation ® 1940 Diamond Street, San Marcos, California 92078 USA www.hunterindustries.com LIT-618-OM-PCC-EN 3/18...

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