ICC Commercial Irrigation Controllers Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for all 8 Station Base Models ■ ■ ICC-800PL Plastic Cabinet ICC-801PL Plastic Cabinet (International) ■ ICC-800M Metal Cabinet ■ ICC-800SS Stainless Steel Cabinet ®
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................. INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 ICC Components .....................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) ....................................................................................... Programming The Controller .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Setting The Current Date And Time .......................................................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... Finally, there’s an affordable, full-featured indoor/outdoor controller for commercial applications. Hunter Industries is pleased to introduce the ICC – Institutional/Commercial Controller for commercial use.
ICC COMPONENTS ..................................................................................................................
This section will give you a brief overview of some of the components on the ICC. Each item will be discussed in further detail later, however this section can be helpful in getting acquainted with the different options available. A – LCD Display 1. Program Selector – Identifies the program in use A, B, C, or D. 2. Station Number – Identifies currently selected station number. 3. Main Display – Indicates various times, values, and programmed information. 4. Year – Arrow identifies current calendar year. 5.
ICC COMPONENTS – WIRING CABINET .............................................................................
D – Wiring Cabinet 20. 9-Volt Battery – The alkaline battery keeps time during power outages or if the transformer is disconnected. The user may also program the controller without AC power. 21. Reset Button – This button will restart the computer in case of power surge or display freezing. No programmed data will be lost. 22. Power Module Area – Used to attach transformer, master valve, and other systems from their source to the controller. 23.
MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO WALL .......................................................................... Wall Mount for Plastic, Metal or Stainless Steel Cabinet All necessary hardware is included for most installations. 1. Select a location as close as possible to a standard electrical outlet that is not controlled by a light switch. ICC Controller Plastic Cabinet Cutaway View 2. Using the enclosed mounting template, mark the hole locations on the wall.
PEDESTAL MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER ....................................................................... Pedestal Mount, Metal or Stainless Steel Cabinet 1. Assemble the mounting template using the instructions provided with the pedestal. 2. Using the enclosed mounting template, locate the bolts two inches deep in the concrete pad, in the locations indicated. The pad can be any size but at least a two-foot square is recommended. ICC Controller Metal Cabinet 3.
CONNECTING VALVES ............................................................................................................ 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. All wire splice connections should be done using waterproof connectors. Valve Common Wire Valve 1 3.
CONNECTING AC POWER (ICC-800) .................................................................................... It is recommended that a licensed electrician perform the following power installation. Figure 1 – Junction Box without Terminal Strip (120 Volt) N Blue Wire (Neutral) Green Wire (Ground) 120 Black Wire (120 Volt) 230 Brown Wire (Use only for 230 Volt Connections) Green Wire Black Wire 1. Remove the cover from the junction box. 2. Strip 1/2" off of each wire. 3.
CONNECTING AC POWER (ICC-801PL AND ICC-800M/ICC-800SS) .............................. 1. Remove the cover from junction box. GROUNDING THE ICC 2. Strip 1/ 2" off of each wire. The ICC is equipped with built-in electrical surge protection. For this system to function properly, the earth ground terminal on the power module must be connected to a ground rod that is driven into the earth. 3. For all connections, route the wires through the conduit opening inside the junction box. 4.
CONNECTING STATION MODULES ...................................................................................... The ICC controller is supplied with one factory-installed station module for up to 8 stations. Additional modules may be added in increments of 4 or 8 stations to expand the controller’s station capability (maximum of 32 stations with plastic cabinet and a maximum of 48 stations with metal or stainless steel cabinet). Additional modules are purchased separately. 1.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY (OPTIONAL) ......................................................................... Connect a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included) to the battery terminals and place in the battery compartment in the controller cabinet. The battery keeps time during power outages and allows the user to program the controller without AC power. Watering will not occur without AC power.
CONNECTING A MASTER VALVE ......................................................................................... Power Module NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a master valve installed. A master valve is a normally closed valve installed at the supply point of the main line that opens only when the automatic system is activated. Common Wire Master Valve Master Valve Wire 1. At the Master Valve, attach the common wire to either solenoid wire of the valve.
CONNECTING A PUMP START RELAY ................................................................................ 1. Route a wire pair from the pump relay into the controller housing. NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a pump and pump start relay installed. A pump start relay is an electronic device that uses a signal current from the irrigation controller to activate a pump to provide water to your system. 2.
CONNECTING A WEATHER SENSOR (NOT INCLUDED) ................................................... A Hunter Mini-Clik® rain sensor or other type of micro-switch weather sensor may be connected to the ICC. 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 Rain Sensor bypass switch on the controller. Power Module Weather Sensor 1.
CONNECTING AN SRR OR ICR REMOTE CONTROL (NOT INCLUDED) ......................... The ICC controller is shipped with a SmartPort ® wiring harness, allowing for fast and easy use of the Hunter SRR or ICR remote control. The remote makes it possible for contractors and end users alike to operate a system without having to walk back and forth to the controller. Power Module To utilize the SRR/ICR Remote Control System you must install the SmartPort® outlet. Blue White Red 1.
CONNECTING AN SRR OR ICR REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED) ............................... NOTE: Any extension of the wiring on the SmartPort® may result in an error message in the controller display and possible malfunction of the remote unit due to radio interference. In some situations, lengthening of the harness may work fine, in others it may not work at all (it is site specific).
SPRINKLER SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS............................................................................. Valve 2 Valve 1 There are three main components that are involved with all automatic sprinkler systems that are made today. They are the controller, control valves, and the sprinklers. ® ® The controller is what makes the whole system operate efficiently. It is technically the brain of the entire system, instructing the valves when to supply water to the sprinklers and for how long to do so.
PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS ..................................................................................... For the controller and it’s selected program to operate automatically, there are three components that must exist: When to water – or Watering Start Times, how long to water – or Station Run Times, what day of the week to water – or Days to Water. 1, 2, and 3 on program A, Station 4 to soak the flowers with drip irrigation on program D, and Station 5 to water the shrubs on program B.
CREATING A WATERING SCHEDULE ................................................................................... For most consumers, it is much easier to plan your specific watering schedule onto paper before actually programming the information into the controller. It’s also handy to have a written record of your programming information for easy reference. There are some guidelines that should followed when determining when and how long to water.
HUNTER ICC PROGRAM B PROGRAM A PROGRAM C PROGRAM D CALENDAR DAY SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA INTERVAL DAY ODD/EVEN DAY ODD X 1 2 3 ODD EVEN 9:00 AM OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF LOCATION STATION RUN TIME STATION RUN TIME NW Corner NE Corner Rear SE Corner SW Corner Front Walk Shrubs 15 15 10 15 15 10 4 5 6 STATION EVEN 6:00 AM OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF PROGRAM START TIMES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 7 8 ODD EVEN STATION RUN TIME ODD EVEN
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER ................................................................................... Two key features of the ICC that make programming a snap are its clear, easy-to-read LCD display and its easy-to-use dial design. The ICC display shows time and day when the controller is idle. The display changes when the dial is rotated to indicate the specific programming information to enter. When programming, the flashing portion of the display can be changed by pressing the or buttons.
SETTING WATERING START TIME ELIMINATING A PROGRAM START TIME 1. Turn the dial to the SET WATERING START TIMES position. SET WATERING START TIMES 2. The factory preset is set on program A. If necessary you can select program B, C, or D by pressing the button. and buttons to 3. Use the change the start time. (Advances in 15-minute increments.) With the dial set to the SET WATERING START TIMES position, push the and buttons until you reach 12:00 AM (Midnight).
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER (continued) .............................................................. SETTING STATION RUN TIMES (Length of Watering for Each Area) 1. Turn the dial to the SET STATION RUN TIMES position. 2. The display will show the last program selected (A, B, C, or D) the station number selected, and the run time for that station will be flashing. You can switch to another program by pressing button. the SET STATION RUN TIMES START TIME SETTING DAYS TO WATER 3.
Selecting Specific days of the Week to Water Selecting Interval Watering 1. With the arrow cursor on a specific day (the cursor always starts button to activate a particular day of the with Sunday), press the week to water. Press the button to cancel watering for that day. After pressing a button the cursor automatically advances to the next day. This feature is convenient if you want to have a more consistent watering schedule without having to worry about the day of the week or the date.
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER (continued) .............................................................. RUN RUN After programming is complete, turn the dial to RUN to enable automatic execution of all selected programs and start times. Watering will not occur unless dial is in the RUN position. 1. Turn the dial to the MANUALSINGLE STATION position. 2. Station run time will flash in the display. Use the button to move to the desired station.
5. Use the button to move to the next station. 6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to customize each station if desired. 7. Press the button until desired starting station is displayed. 8. Return the dial to RUN (custom program will water the entire program beginning with the station number last left in the display, then controller will return to automatic mode with no change in the previously set program). NOTE: The station that is on the display when you turn the dial to RUN, will be the first station to run.
ADVANCED FEATURES ........................................................................................................... There are four advanced features available to customize the ICC to more complex watering requirements. Two of these features are “hidden” to make accidentally programming them nearly impossible. 1. Set Pump/Master Valve Operation The default is for all stations to have the master valve/pump start circuit ON.
HIDDEN FEATURES AND ADVANCED PROGRAMMING CAPABILITIES ....................... NOTE: The hidden features described below can only be entered by starting with the dial in the RUN position and holding down various buttons while the knob is turned to various setup positions. This makes it virtually impossible for someone to stumble onto these features. 1. Cycle and Soak The Cycle and Soak feature allows the user to split each station’s run time into more usable, shorter duration waterings.
HIDDEN FEATURES AND ADVANCED PROGRAMMING CAPABILITIES ....................... Setting the Soak Times It is only necessary to set a SOAK time if the accumulated CYCLE times on any single program will not provide an adequate soak time. For instance, if the sum of the cycle times for all stations in a program exceeds 10 minutes and each station will require no more than 20 minutes of soak time, then the accumulated cycle times are sufficient and no soak time will need to be programmed.
NOTE: The Master Valve/Pump Start circuit will operate during the first 20 seconds of any programmed delay to aid in the closing of the valve and to avoid unnecessary cycling of the pump. It is recommended that a pressure relief valve be installed on the system should this 20 second delay be too long for a particular system. Consult your pump contractor or supplier for details. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................. 32 PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS There is no display. Check AC power wiring. Correct any errors. The display reads “ERR”. Electrical noise is entering the system. Check the SmartPort® wiring harness. If the wires were extended then they will need to be replaced with shielded cable. Contact your local distributor for information on shielded cable The display reads “P ERR”.
PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Rain sensor will not shut off system. Incorrect sensor type wired directly into sensor circuit. Make sure sensor is microswitch type such as Mini-Clik ®. The controller recognizes 48 stations all the time. Make sure AC power is connected. Reset controller using method described on page 31. The controller does not respond to all the stations. Example, the controller has 24 stations but the display will only go to 16 stations. Controller does not recognize modules.
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... Operating Specifications • Station Run Time: 1 minute to 2 hours (in 1-minute increments) on programs A, B, and C. Up to 12 hours on program D. The longer run time on program D is primarily to accommodate drip irrigation applications. • Start Times: 8 per day, per program, for up to 32 daily starts.
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPRINKLER SYSTEM .......................................................
FCC NOTICE .............................................................................................................................. This controller generates radio frequency energy and may cause interference to radio and television reception.
