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- Page 1 FLOW-CLIK Flow Sensor Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions Version for use with any standard 24 volt controllers ® ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the Flow-Clik Sensor Body ..........................9 Installing the Flow-Clik Sensor ............................10 Mounting the Flow-Clik Interface Box ..........................11 Wiring the Flow-Clik Interface Box to the Controller ....................... 12 Wiring When Using Multiple Sensors ..........................14 System Considerations ..............................15 Programming the Flow-Clik Interface Box ........................16 Setting the Startup Delay ..............................20... -
Page 5: Introduction
The Hunter Flow-Clik flow sensor monitors flow to an entire irrigation system or through an individual valve. In the case of an overflow condition, the Flow-Clik will automatically shut down the irrigation system at the controller. The Flow-Clik acts as a switch to break the electrical circuit to the solenoid valves as soon as it registers a flow exceeding a calibrated set limit. -
Page 6: Flow-Clik Components
B. Flow-Clik Sensor Body (FCT Series) This section will give you a brief overview of some of the components of the Flow-Clik system. Each item will be 4. Flow-Clik Tee – the Tee discussed in further detail later, however, this section can... -
Page 7: Flow-Clik Interface Box
9. Startup Delay Rotary Dial – used to set startup delay and calibrate sensor 13. Wires – black and red wires to Flow-Clik Sensor 10. Interrupt Period Rotary Dial – used to set interrupt 14. Wires – yellow wires to AC power terminals at Control-... -
Page 8: System Status Indicator
FLASHING RED indicates that overflow is occurring (Water flow in excess of the calibrated maximum) The Flow-Clik Interface Box has a System Status indicator LED that provides information on the current status of the RED indicates an unacceptable amount of water was flow- Flow-Clik system. -
Page 9: System Overview And Flow-Clik Operation
SYSTEM OVERVIEW AND FLOW-CLIK OPERATION ......... The Flow-Clik System can be installed simply and easily this data to the Interface Box. The programmable Flow to most standard 24 volt irrigation control systems. The Sensor Interface Box allows the Flow-Clik to function with... - Page 10 18.9 gallons per minute (GPM). The user mainline to shut down the system if the would turn this valve on and calibrate the Flow-Clik to this mainline is ruptured Back Flow Preventer zone. If flow exceeds 18.9 gpm, a signal will be sent to the...
- Page 11 0 to 300 seconds. 6:00 AM – Valve 3 is activated and the Flow-Clik senses an The interrupt period setting allows the user to program the over flow condition. After a 20 second delay the system is Flow-Clik to shut the system off for a prescribed amount of shut off for 10 minutes.
- Page 12 In the lateral The Flow-Clik will continue to shut the system off during break scenario, the Flow-Clik halts irrigation of the effected...
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Page 13: Installing The Flow-Clik Sensor Body
1" to 3". It is installed into the mainline or lateral pipe of flow conditions, it is required that a master the irrigation system. It is important to install the Flow-Clik valve be installed. Sensor Body downstream of the master valve (for mainline installations) or the zone valve (for lateral line installa- tions). -
Page 14: Installing The Flow-Clik Sensor
INSTALLING THE FLOW-CLIK SENSOR INTO THE SENSOR BODY ..The Flow-Clik Sensor Body comes with a plug that allows 4. Insert the sensor into the sensor for installation of the Sensor Body into the irrigation body (Check to make sure the two system prior to installing the Sensor. -
Page 15: Mounting The Flow-Clik Interface Box
MOUNTING THE FLOW-CLIK INTERFACE BOX ......... The Flow-Clik Interface Box is designed to mount next to the irrigation controller. A door is provided to keep water and debris from entering the inside of the Interface Box. A lock is also provided to prevent unauthorized changes in Flow-Clik settings. -
Page 16: Wiring The Flow-Clik Interface Box To The Controller
Wiring the Sensor to the Interface Box The red and black leads from the Flow-Clik sensor are connected to the red and black leads on the Interface Box. A minimum wire size of 18-gauge wire can be used to con- nect the leads from the sensor to the Interface Box. - Page 17 2. Attach one of the two white wires to the RS terminal on wiring of the Flow-Clik to the controller. The two yellow the controller. wires from the Interface Box are attached to the sensor 3.
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Page 18: Wiring When Using Multiple Sensors
(usually marked “C” on the controller). Attach Common Wire one white wire from the Flow-Clik Interface Box to the to All Valves common terminal. Attach the other white wire to the common wire leading to the valve. -
Page 19: System Considerations
For example, if an irrigation system has a rotor zone that operates at 18.9 GPM, and a drip zone that flows at 5 GPM; any damage to the drip zone components may not result in high enough flow rate for the Flow-Clik to... -
Page 20: Programming The Flow-Clik Interface Box
Flow-Clik. 3. Manually activate the zone with the highest flow. Using the Flow-Clik’s Interface Box, the sensor is calibrated 4. While the zone is operating, press and hold the Cali- by pressing the Calibrate button while the highest flow brate button on the Interface Box. - Page 21 2. Identify the model of sprinkler and its associated nozzle est flow. A guideline that will help you easily determine for each valve. Valve 4 has Hunter I-20 rotors that have which zone valve has the highest flow (GPM) is to count various nozzles based on the distance of throw and the the number of sprinklers on each zone.
- Page 22 “learn” Operating pressure = 50 psi as you cycle through each of the zones. To calibrate the Flow-Clik with the Manual Cycle Method: 1. Turn the Startup Delay dial to the 0 second position. Symbol Sprinkler Description...
- Page 23 Touch Manual Advance feature). 6. Repeat until all zones have been checked. 4. Press and hold the Flow-Clik Calibrate button on the Interface Box for 5 seconds. The System Status Indica- 7. Set the Startup Delay and Interrupt Period settings on...
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Page 24: Setting The Startup Delay
Startup Delay to allow the system to stabilize prior to the Flow-Clik monitoring for high flow conditions. To program the Startup Delay, turn the dial on the left side of the Interface Box to one of the eight preset delay posi-... -
Page 25: Setting The Interrupt Period
SETTING THE INTERRUPT PERIOD............. The Flow-Clik monitors for a high flow condition, shutting is detected by the Flow-Clik, irrigation will not resume until down the system or individual zone when overflow occurs. the system has been manually reset. Once the system has been shut off due to a high flow... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide
Normal operation during an overflow condition. steady red condition A) The Flow-Clik has identified an overflow condition and is waiting the predetermined amount of time set as the Interrupt Period before restarting the irrigation cycle. B) The Interrupt Period setting is in the Manual Restart position requiring that the Flow-Clik be reset before irrigation can resume. - Page 27 Reset the Flow-Clik to the highest flow zone. off a zone with no known High fluctuations in system pressure It is recommended that the Flow-Clik be set at the time of day problems that the irrigation system will be run. Note: If too much pressure fluctuation occurs, it may be necessary to add pressure regulation to the system.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) ............. System Status Indicator Faulty wiring connections from the Check Flow-Clik sensor wires (red and black wires) are properly light is not Flashing Green Flow-Clik sensor to the Interface Box connected. when the system is running AC power not being supplied to the...
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Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions
“high flow” condition due to air moving the sensor distance away from the outlet of the master valve. at a very high rate. It is recommend that the Flow-Clik be shut off before winterization by using the sensor bypass Do I need a master valve to use the Flow-Clik? switch at the controller to deactivate the sensor. - Page 30 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ............... How long will the Flow-Clik keep my system off if an Will I lose my controller settings if the Mini-Clik shuts overflow condition occurs? my system off due to rain? The Flow-Clik Interface Box allows the user to customize No, the Flow-Clik switches off the solenoid valves of the the Flow-Clik operation based upon the specific system.
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Page 31: Specifications
1,000 ft. Humidity: up to 100% Dimensions Additional Features Flow-Clik Interface Box (4.5"H x 5.5"W x 1.5"D) Programmable Start Up Delay (0 to 300 seconds) Flow-Clik Sensor Body Programmable Interrupt Period (5 to 60 minutes) Model 100 (4.8"H x 2.3"W x 4.5"L) System Status Indicator Light Model 150 (5.4"H x 2.3"W x 4.6"L) - Page 32 Hunter Industries Incorporated • The Irrigation Innovators © 2003 Hunter Industries Incorporated 1940 Diamond Street • San Marcos, California 92069 www.HunterIndustries.com P/N 700973 LIT-366 1/03...
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