Hunter 600i Owner's Manual And User's Manual

Residential/light commercial irrigation controller src series

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SRC
Residential/Light Commercial
Irrigation Controller
Owner's Manual and
Programming Instructions
600i
6-station Indoor Model
601i
6-station Indoor Model
(International)
900i
9-station Indoor Model
901i
9-station Indoor Model
(International)
MPC
Optional Outdoor Cabinet
®

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  • Page 1 Residential/Light Commercial Irrigation Controller Owner’s Manual and Programming Instructions 600i 6-station Indoor Model  601i 6-station Indoor Model  (International) 900i 9-station Indoor Model  901i 9-station Indoor Model  (International) Optional Outdoor Cabinet  ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION Introduction ........................................1 SRC Components......................................2-3 Mounting Controller to Wall ................................... 4 Mounting the Controller Outdoors (MPC)................................ 5 Connecting Valves and Transformer................................6 Connecting the Battery....................................7 Connecting a Master Valve ..................................... 7 Connecting a Pump Start Relay ..................................8 Connecting a Weather Sensor ..................................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) ..................Programming the Controller Setting Station Run Times (Length of Watering for Each Area) ........................18 Setting Days To Water....................................18 Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water............................18 Selecting Odd or Even Days ..................................19 Run.........................................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Finally, there’s an affordable controller for your home. Hunter Industries is pleased to present the SRC – a Simple and Reliable Controller for residential applications. Designed with the needs of the customer in mind, the SRC offers simplified dial programming and an impressive range of features typically found in controllers costing twice as much.
  • Page 6: Src Components

    SRC COMPONENTS ......................... STATION STATION RUN TIME RUN TIME YEAR YEAR PROGRAM PROGRAM MONTH MONTH RUNNING RUNNING START START TIMES TIMES STATION STAT RUN TIME 24 HR. 24 HR. YEAR MONTH SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT EVEN/ODD SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT EVEN/ODD PROGRAM PROGRAM RUNNING...
  • Page 7 This section will give you a brief overview of some of the components marked to eliminate the confusion that’s a characteristic of so many on the SRC faceplate. Each item will be discussed in further detail other controllers. later, however this section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the D –...
  • Page 8: Mounting Controller To Wall

    MOUNTING CONTROLLER TO WALL................... NOTE: The SRC is not water or weather resistant. The controller must me installed indoors or in a protected area. If outdoor installation is desired, the MPC (an optional outdoor mounting enclosure) is available. 1. Select a location as close as possible to a standard electrical outlet, one that is not controlled by a light switch.
  • Page 9: Mounting The Controller Outdoors (Mpc)

    MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER OUTDOORS (MPC ENCLOSURE) ........1. The MPC enclosure has 4 mounting holes, 3 along the top of the 4. With primary power off, the primary power wires should be routed unit, and one at the bottom center. These may be punched out in through an agency approved electrical conduit and electrical order to secure the unit to a wall.
  • Page 10: Connecting Valves And Transformer

    CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER ..............1. Route control wires between control valve location and controller. 6. Secure the white valve common wire to the screw on the terminal Typically it is recommended that an 18 AWG multi-wire sprinkler marked C. With the valve common wire connected, connect the connection cable be used.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Battery

    CONNECTING THE BATTERY....................The battery allows you to program the SRC Controller without having AC power available. However, the battery will not be able to activate any FUSE 0.75A AC AC R RS C MV 1 of the station valves. Electrical power must resume before watering will continue.
  • Page 12: Connecting A Pump Start Relay

    When a pump is to be operated by the controller, a pump start relay must be used. Hunter offers a full range of pump start relays for most applications.
  • Page 13: Connecting A Weather Sensor

    CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR ................... A Hunter Mini-Clik rain sensor or other type of interrupt weather sensor ® can be connected to the SRC. The purpose of this sensor is to stop watering when precipitation is sufficient. The sensor connects directly to the controller and allows you to easily override the sensor by using the RUN (BYPASS SENSOR) position on the dial.
  • Page 14: Connecting A Srr Or Icr Remote Control

    CONNECTING AN SRR OR ICR REMOTE CONTROL (NOT INCLUDED) ......The Hunter SRC is remote-ready for use with the SRR or ICR remote NOTE: Any extension of the wiring on the remote control system. The remote makes it possible for contractors and...
  • Page 15: Power Failures

    It’s able to team with any or all of the standard automatic controllers in the Hunter line-up, from the SRC to the Pro-C to the ICC. Plus, it’s a system that’s easy and affordable to upgrade, making it possible to accommodate an expanding network of controllers.
  • Page 16: Sprinkler System Fundamentals

    SPRINKLER SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS................There are three main components that are involved with all automatic water that can be pumped to the location. Each valve is connected via sprinkler systems that are made today. They are the controller, control wire to the terminal strip area inside of the controller. Here the wire is valves, and the sprinklers.
  • Page 17: Programming Fundamentals

    Station 3 We realize that many consumers will have variations in their plant watering needs, so at Hunter we equipped the SRC with three different Program programs A, B, and C. These programs are completely independent...
  • Page 18: Creating A Watering Schedule

    CREATING A WATERING SCHEDULE ................... For most consumers, it is much easier to plan your specific watering It is usually good to water one or two hours before schedule onto paper before actually programming the information sunrise. Water pressure will be at optimum levels into the controller.
  • Page 19 WATERING SCHEDULE FORM (Example)................PROGRAM A PROGRAM B PROGRAM C SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA WATERING CALENDAR SCHEDULE ODD/EVEN EVEN EVEN EVEN LOCATION ZONE RUN TIME ZONE RUN TIME ZONE RUN TIME STATION...
  • Page 20: Watering Schedule Form

    WATERING SCHEDULE FORM....................PROGRAM A PROGRAM B PROGRAM C SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA WATERING CALENDAR SCHEDULE ODD/EVEN EVEN EVEN EVEN LOCATION ZONE RUN TIME ZONE RUN TIME ZONE RUN TIME STATION...
  • Page 21: Programming The Controller

    PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER ................... Setting the Date and Time The SRC Controller is easy to program. The easy to understand dial design allows you to step through the process of programming and 1. Turn the dial to the SET CURRENT activate manual watering with a twist of the wrist.
  • Page 22: Setting Watering Start Times

    PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER (Continued).............. 6. Hours will be flashing. STATION RUN TIME YEAR Press the button NOTE: One start time will activate all stations PROGRAM MONTH to change the hour shown RUNNING sequentially in that program. This eliminates the START TIMES on the display.
  • Page 23: Setting Station Run Times (Length Of Watering For Each Area)

    Setting Days To Water Setting Station Run Times (Length of Watering for Each Area) 1. Turn the dial to SET DAYS 1. Turn the dial to the SET TO WATER. STATION RUN TIMES position. 2. The display will show the last 2.
  • Page 24: Selecting Odd Or Even Days

    SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT EVEN/ODD sensors (the SRC works with the week (Odd days 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.; Hunter Mini-Clik , plus some Even days 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.) ® other rain, wind or freeze sensors on the market today).
  • Page 25: Manually Run All Stations

    One Touch Manual Start and Advance Manually Run All Stations 1. Turn dial to MANUAL-ALL You can also activate all stations to water without using the dial. MANUAL - ALL STATIONS. STATIONS 1. Hold down the button for 2 seconds. 2.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Display indicates irrigation but station Fuse is blown. Replace fuse. does not water. Faulty or miswired valve Check valve and valve wiring. Faulty pump or pump relay. Check pump and pump relay. Replace if defective. No water pressure to supply.
  • Page 27 PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Rain Sensor does not suspend irrigation. Rain sensor is defective or miswired. Verify operation of sensor and proper wiring. Rain sensor is in the RUN (BYPASS Return dial to the RUN position. SENSOR) position. Frozen Display Power surge. Unplug transformer, remove battery, wait several seconds, repower and reprogram controller.
  • Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..................1. WHY DOES MY SYSTEM CONTINUE TO CYCLE THROUGH OVER 5. AN INDIVIDUAL STATION WON’T SHUT OFF, WHAT DO I DO? AND OVER? When one particular station is stuck on, you want to shut off the You may have too many start times entered.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ........................Operating Specifications • Station Run Time: 0 to 99 minutes in 1-minute increments • Start Times: 4 per day, per program, for up to 12 daily starts • Watering Schedule: 7-day calendar or odd-even programming with 365-day clock/calendar Electrical Specifications •...
  • Page 30 INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM............Date of Installation: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Contractor Installing System:__________________________________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of Control Valves: ___________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of Weather Sensor: __________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of Main Water Supply Shutoff: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 31 NOTES............................
  • Page 32: Fcc Notice

    Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., Stock No. 004-000-00345-4 (price – $2.00 postpaid). Hunter Industries Incorporated • The Irrigation Innovators © 2002 Hunter Industries Incorporated 1940 Diamond Street •...

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