Hunter Hydrawise HC, HPC, Pro-HC - Wi-Fi Irrigation Control System Manual

Your Hydrawise controller can connect to the internet via your Wi-Fi router. Once connected, you can access and manage your irrigation system with your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Visit hydrawise.com to get started.

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Typical Wi-Fi range covers up to 150' (45 m). Be sure to install the controller within suitable range of your network router. Use the Hunter Wi-Fi Wizard to test Wi-Fi signal strength and ensure reliable internet connection.

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1. Choose a suitable location with good Wi-Fi coverage.
2. Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill a hole and insert plastic anchor.
3. Insert screw into anchor, leaving 1/8" exposed.
4. Slide the controller case over the screw head.
5. Mark second mounting point, drill and fit anchor, and fix controller in place.

HPC or Pro-HC controller

1. Choose a suitable location with good Wi-Fi coverage.
2. Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill a hole and insert plastic anchor.
3. Insert screw into anchor, leaving 1/8" exposed.
4. Slide the controller case over the screw head.
5. Mark second mounting point, drill and fit anchor, and fix controller in place.

HC Controller

The HC controller is designed for indoor use only. Do not cut the cord.

1. Do not plug the transformer into the power source until controller is mounted and all wiring has been connected.
2. Remove blue cover to junction box.
3. Route transformer cable through the hole on the bottom of the controller, connect one yellow wire to each of the terminals marked 24 VAC, and replace junction box cover.

Pro-HC Indoor Controller

1. Do not plug the transformer into the power source until controller is mounted and all wiring has been connected.
2. Open facepack to expose controller cabinet.
3. Route transformer cable through the hole on the bottom left of the controller, connect one yellow wire to each of the screws marked 24 VAC, and wire the green wire to the screw marked GND.
4. Do not cut the cord.

1. Do not plug the transformer into the power source until controller is mounted and all wiring has been connected.
2. Remove junction box cover, route cable through the hole on the bottom left of the controller, and attach cable using adapter and nut inside the enclosure.
3. Connect cable wires to transformer wires in the junction box and replace junction box cover.

Retrofit Your Pro-C Controller

Configure Your Controller Offline

From the Connection Wizard screen, touch Configure Offline. Tap OK to move on to the next step.

Enter in today's date if it hasn't already been set or if it is incorrect. Enter today's time if it hasn't already been set or if it is incorrect. From this screen, touch OK.

Next, enable a Master Valve. If you don't have a master valve then choose Disable Master Valve. Then touch OK.

You can now enter the run length you want for your default zone run time. Then touch OK.

Next, set how often each zone will run. As advised on the previous screen, you can set individual frequencies for each zone. Touch OK to proceed.

From the Zones screen, you can manually configure each zone according to your desired schedule. Touch the Add button to add a program start time and follow the steps below. You can toggle between zones by touching the Next or Previous buttons or you can leave the start time to Apply to All Zones.

Home Screen Navigation

1. Touch to view all zones.
2. Touch to change controller settings.
3. Touch to view controller status information.
4. Go to previous screen (changes not saved).
5. Go to Home screen (changes not saved).
6. GRAY items indicate status information.
7. GREEN items indicate settings which can be changed.

Using the Connection Wizard

From the Home screen, touch the Settings button and then the Wireless button.

Select your wireless network from the list shown on the controller display and press the Confirm button on screen. Enter your wireless password and press the OK button on the keyboard.

If your network is not listed, check that the unit is within wireless range. Make sure you press the OK button after you've entered your password. Pressing the Home or Back buttons will not save your changes.

1. Touch to change wireless access point.
2. Current wireless connection status.
3. Touch to change wireless security type.
4. Touch to change wireless password.

When connecting to your wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon at the bottom right of the controller screen will flash. Connecting takes about 30 seconds. When successfully connected, the Wi-Fi icon will remain solid.