ACC Advanced Commercial Controller Owner’s Manual, Installation, and Programming Instructions for ACC and ACC Decoder Controllers ■ ACC-1200 12 Station Controller, 42 Station Capacity, Metal Cabinet ■ ACC-99D 2-Wire Decoder Controller with 99 Station Capacity, Metal Cabinet ■ ACC-1200-PP 12 Station Controller, 42 Station Capacity, Plastic Pedestal ■ ACC-99D-PP 2-Wire Decoder Controller with 99 Station Capacity, Plastic Pedestal
Table of Contents ACC Interface and Key Components 2 WIRING COMPARTMENT INTERIOR 3 Metal Cabinet, Wall Mount Installation 4 Connecting AC Main Power, Wall Mount Cabinet 5 Metal Cabinet Optional Pedestal Installation 6 Connecting the Metal Pedestal Main AC Power 6 Plastic Pedestal Installation 6 Concrete Base Installation 7 CONNECTING PLASTIC PEDESTAL AC MAIN POWER 8 120 VAC Connection 8 230 VAC Connection 8 Connecting Earth Ground (all configurations) Instal
Setting Station Run Time Duration 21 Changing Seasonal Adjust 22 Using the Global Setting 22 Using a Program Specific Setting (set Season Adjust by Program) 22 Timed Delay between Stations 22 Setting Days to Water 22 Set Days to Water 22 Day of the Week Watering 23 Interval Watering 23 Odd/Even Watering 23 Setting Pump and Master Valve Operation 23 Set Pump and Master Valve Operation 24 Changing from Normally Closed to Normally On and Location of P/MV 24 Setting Statio
View Station Logs 39 Advanced Features 39 View Version and Station Size 40 Common alarm (attention) Messages 41 Overcurrent 41 Overflow 42 Power Outage/Power Restored 43 Underflow 43 EXTENDED FEATURES 43 Contrast Adjustment 43 No Water Window 44 To set a No Water Window 44 No Water Window rules 44 Delay Between Stations 45 To set a Delay 45 P/MV Style (Normally Closed/Normally On) 45 To change the Normal condition of P/M outputs 46 Setting the Flow Sen
Setup Overview 60 Connect an HFS Meter to an ICD-SEN 60 Connect a Clik Sensor to an ICD-SEN 60 SEN/DEC Setup 60 Other Special Decoder Functions (Advanced Features) 62 View Decoder Config 62 Display ADM Current 63 Sen/Dec Alarms 63 ACC SOLAR SYNC 64 Preparation 64 Facepack Version 64 Master Module 64 Base Run Times 64 Installation 65 Setup 65 Sensor Test 66 Assign Programs 67 Sensor Shutdown Programming 67 Sensor Mapping 67 Sensor Shutdown by Pro
COMMUNICATION MODULE INSTALLATION for plastic pedestal controller Radio Installation, additional steps setup and addressing the com module 79 79 80 Set the Controller Address 80 Other Com Setup Functions 80 Master Controller 80 Contrast 80 Radio Type 80 Last MR Cmd (Radio Only) 80 DTMF Wait (Radio Only) 80 MR Default Run Time (Radio Only) 81 Modem Type 81 Country Code 81 HWIM 81 Enter Diagnostics 81 Communications Status display [MOD RAD HW] 81 Radio Tone T
Introduction The ACC controller, in its many modular configurations, is Hunter’s premium industrial-grade controller for high-performance irrigation control. Its primary purpose is to operate 24 VAC irrigation solenoids or low-draw solid state relays for specific durations at specific times. It can also be connected to various sensors, providing automatic shutdown and notification in case of emergencies, and actual flow records and responses in real time.
ACC Interface and Key Components........................................ 1. LCD Display – Backlit, adjustable contrast display (re-lights when any button is pressed) 2. + Button – Increases flashing value, depending on function 3. – Button – Decreases flashing value. Most items in ACC screens “wrap” so that you can continue in either direction through all the choices 4. Copy/Learn Button – Copies a time or value in a flashing field, for pasting into similar fields.
WIRING COMPARTMENT INTERIOR................................................. 9 7 8 10 1 2 3 1. Inner Door – Opens to main wiring compartment 2. AC Wiring compartment – For connection of 120/230V AC power with 1 x 0.75" (19 mm) conduit opening 3. Fuse – 2 Amp (fast) 250V, 6 x 20 mm 4. Conduit Openings, Low Voltage – 2" x 2½" (64 mm), 2" x ¾" (19 mm) 5. Wire Tie Holders for Valve Wires – Valve wiring area 6. Station Output Terminals (Valve Wires) – screw terminals on 6-station output modules 7.
Metal Cabinet, Wall Mount Installation................................ Tools required: Positioning Hanger • Long drill bit and extension • Philips screwdriver or bit (for use with long extension) – magnetic recommended • Wire strippers 31" (80 cm) Facepack Door Mounting Holes Remove the facepack assembly from the controller.
Connecting AC Main Power, Wall Mount Cabinet.................. The ACC can operate with either 120 VAC or 230 VAC power, depending on how the incoming AC wires are connected. Supply wires must be 14 AWG (2 mm) or larger. The ACC is prewired for 120V operation but can easily be changed to 230V. Consult or hire a licensed electrician for these connections as required. • Turn AC power off at the source, and verify that it is off. • Remove the wiring compartment screws and the wiring compartment door.
Metal Cabinet Optional Pedestal Installation...................... Location Requirement: A) a switch or circuit-breaker shall be included in building installations; B) the switch or breaker shall be in close proximity to the controller, and within easy reach of the operator; C) the switch or breaker shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the controller. ½" Conduit Nut 2" Conduit Nut ½" Conduit Nut 2" Conduit Nipple 3. 4. 5. Connecting the Metal Pedestal Main AC Power 1.
Concrete Base Installation..................................................... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7 Set forms for a 21" (533 mm) wide x 26" (660 mm) long concrete base. The base pad should be 2" (50 mm) above grade for proper drainage.
CONNECTING PLASTIC PEDESTAL AC MAIN POWER......................... The ACC Pedestal controller can operate with either 120 VAC or 230 VAC power. Supply wires must be 14AWG (2 mm) or larger. The controller power must be connected to a branch circuit protected by a 15 A rated over-current protective device (circuit breaker, fuse, etc). With the main AC power OFF, route the AC power wires from the supply panel through the sweep elbow placed for this purpose in the concrete pad.
Junction Box Voltage Selector Switch Controller Power Switch Terminal Block: red Wire = "hot" or Active 120V black 230V brown 9 Terminal Block: blue Wire = neutral White (uS) blue (International)
Connecting Earth Ground (all configurations).................... The ACC features a copper earth ground lug, to the immediate right of the transformer assembly. Ground Lug This earth ground connection is isolated from the primary AC power and is used to ground incoming surges from the communications and output valve wires. With the controller power Off, loosen the slotted screw in the center of the ground lug. Route a bare 6 AWG (4.11 mm) earth ground wire into the wiring area through the 0.
Installing Station Modules..................................................... ACC expands in 6-station increments with intelligent output modules, requiring no tools to install and only a screwdriver for station wiring connections. The base configuration is 12 stations (two 6-station modules installed) with a maximum station capacity in a metal wall cabinet of 42 stations (7 total output modules x 6 stations each). ACC can be expanded at any time with either of the following types of modules: 1.
Connecting the Valve Wires Each station output module has 6 screw terminals for connection of individual station wires. The terminals will accept from 22 AWG (0.64 mm) to 12 AWG (2.05 mm) wires. Decoder Output Module Upper Deck cover Each station output is rated for 0.56 A, max or enough to operate two typical Hunter solenoids simultaneously. Once the output module is installed in the slot, the station numbers assigned to the output module appear in the upper deck label above each slot. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Each path should consist of Hunter Industries Model IDWIRE1 or IDWIRE2 color-coded decoder wire. This is a twisted, solid-core wire suitable for direct burial, and is always color-coded red and blue. All red/blue connections in the two-wire path must be made with DBR6 waterproof connectors or equal. Each path has a red and a blue terminal with its number on the decoder output module. 1. Route decoder path wires through the conduit into the wiring compartment.
24 VAC Test Terminal................................................................. The Master Module features a “constant-hot” 24 VAC output which can be used as a test point for locating valves in the field: 1. 2. 3. After powering up the controller, attach the common wire to the COM terminals as described above. Touch each wire to the terminal marked 24 VAC to identify the valve location. Each valve will open electrically when the wire is touched to the 24 VAC terminal. 4. 5.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The sensor connections are made in dedicated pairs: one wire to the sensor number + terminal, the other wire from the sensor to its – terminal. Do not twist common wires together from different sensors and connect them to the same terminal. Loosen the screw for the first sensor terminal (SEN1), and connect either of its wires to the + terminal and tighten. Connect the other wire from that sensor to the SEN1 – terminal and tighten.
Connecting Other Flow Sensors............................................. Some other brands or models of flow sensors may be compatible with the ACC controller. One known-compatible model is Data Industrial model IR-220B (also sold as Hunter model GENDATFL). NOTE: The ACC flow sensor connection is a 20 VDC pulsed output which senses interruptions as “clicks”. It is DC voltage, and the polarity must be observed.
ACC can therefore run automatic programs, manual station and programs, and ICR commands simultaneously. Each running event will be shown on the display with the reason for running (programs will be shown with the program letter followed by “ICR” if they were started by the remote), and the remaining time for the event.
Cellular/GSM (ACC-COM-GSM, GSM-E) GSM cellular service must have reliable coverage at installed site. GSM service must permit and provide Circuit Switched Data (CSD). IMMS 2.0 connections require CSD and will use the Data telephone number. No other form of cellular communications will work. There are no CDMA options for ACC communications at this time. UHF Radio All UHF radio communications require a license. All radio communications for ACC work with RAD3 radio module or later.
6. Return the dial to the Run position. This is all that is required for the most basic operations. ACC will water automatically in any dial position except “OFF”. 7. Test: The Test program will start every station in the controller sequentially, in numerical order, for the specified time. The minimum time is one second for conventional controllers, and 15 seconds for decoder controllers. The maximum run time in Test Program is 15 minutes per station. Turn the dial to the Run position.
Setting Current Date and Time To Set Program Start Times Three items are programmed at this position: • Time of Day and Date, the day of the week sets automatically • Daylight Savings time usage • Units of measure, English or Metric Turn the dial to the SET CURRENT DATE/ TIME position 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the + or – button to change the value of the flashing cursor. Hold the button down to advance rapidly over a large range of numbers. Press the arrow buttons to change cursor position.
CAUTION: Understand your irrigation system’s hydraulic restrictions before allowing programs to overlap. Overlapping programs may overdrive the hydraulics of your system. Overdriving your hydraulics will damage the components and result in inferior sprinkler performance. More advanced programming overlap options are available by turning the dial to the SET PROGRAM OVERLAP OPTIONS dial position.
NOTE: If the ACTUAL value is different from the PROGRAMMED value, Seasonal adjust has been changed from the default of 100% to a new value. The actual run time is the duration the station will water. Turn the dial to the SET STATION RUN TIMES position. Using the Global Setting Press the Information button with any station selected at the Set Station Run Times dial position to see a summary of all watering for a specific station, including all programs in which it will run. 1. 2.
Day of the Week Watering 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the Program and DAYS . Press the down arrow button to move the cursor to Monday Press the + button to water on Mondays or the – button to not water on Mondays As the cursor moves from day to day, press the + or – button to water or not water on that day of the week. Press the right and left arrow buttons to move quickly to a specific day. Press the – button when the cursor is on a day that you do not want to water.
4. • Extended Feature: Change the master valve from the default of normally closed (N.C.) to normally on (N.O.) Change the location of the P/MV between Controller (wired directly into the Master Module) and ADM (P/MV is connected to a decoder on the two-wire path) Set Pump and Master Valve Operation 1. 2. 3. 4.
Setting Flow Monitoring......................................................... The ACC is capable of monitoring, learning, and reacting to Real-Time flow. The installation of the optional Hunter Flow Sensor (HFS) or a Data Industrial flow sensor is required for this feature to function. The ACC must first learn the normal flow, by station, for flow sensing to operate correctly.
4. Step 2: Viewing Real-Time Flow 1. 2. 3. Once the flow meter is configured, ACC can display real time flow. Turn the dial to the Run position, and press and hold the Information button. The display will show which stations, if any, are running, the current flow (in gallons or liters per minute, depending on your Unit of Measure settings), and the Flow Limit allowed. The actual flow display is not updated “live” while the blue Information button is pressed.
5. If the flow sensor selection has been changed to NONE after learning, the display will show FLOW NOT MONITORED. The actual flow may still be viewed, even if all stations have been set to Not Monitored. Station level alarm diagnostics would not be available, but the flow will be visible. Step 3: Preparing for Flow Learning 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ACC will only learn flows for stations which have run times in Automatic Programs. Verify that each station has a run time in an Automatic Program (A through F).
• It may take a full hour or longer to learn flows for an entire 42-station controller. Each station may take from 35 seconds to 5 minutes to be learned, depending on stability of the flow. Step 5: Review And Edit Flow The flow values and settings for each station can be reviewed, and manually edited, at the Set Flow Monitoring dial position. It is important to verify the flow settings for each station before leaving the controller in automatic operation.
If the station passes (runs within the Limit), the controller will Pause the station, and move on to test the next station that had been running (if applicable). If the station fails, (runs outside of the Limit), the station’s run time will be ended, and an alarm message will be placed in the Alarm Log. To view the diagnostics while they are in progress, press the Information button. This will clear the Attention, Flow Alarm display and show the actual status of the affected stations.
Tips on Flow Alarms • There is only one flow meter per ACC controller, and controllers do not share information with one another. If a controller with a meter “sees” flow caused by another controller, drawing water from the same point of connection to the water supply, the controller will experience many false alarms, because it cannot account for the flow. Do not combine controllers on the same point of connection. • Most false alarms occur because the Limit % is set too close to “normal” or learned flow.
Once a response (SUSPEND or PAUSE) has been set for a Program, all sensor responses must either be the same, or Off. A Program cannot be both Paused and Suspended at the same time. If a Pause response is set for Program A to Sensor 2, then Pause is the only response that can be set for Program A. Changing Sensor 3 to Suspend A will cause Sensor 2 to change to Suspend A.
SENSOR ALARMS (CLIK SENSORS SEN 1–4 ONLY)........................... Whenever a sensor alarms (changes to Open from its Normally Closed state), an ATTENTION message appears in the display if a program response has been configured for that sensor. If a Program configured for shutdown by that sensor was active when the alarm occurred, it will either Suspend or Pause as configured. Details for each sensor alarm will be found in the Alarm Log (Data History dial position).
Sensor alarms have no effect on Manual Single-station starts that are running. Sensor alarms have no effect on Custom Manual programs. Sensor alarms have no effect on the Test program. All of these types of programs are initiated by a human operator so the sensor settings do not apply. If a sensor is alarmed, and a Manual Program start is attempted for a Program with a response for that sensor, the display will show “CANNOT RUN MANUAL. A sensor is active for this program.
• ET Sensor: A Hunter model ET Sensor may be used for certain alarm inputs. The ET Sensor is a sensor platform, and three of its individual sensors can be used as sensor inputs for alarm purposed to the ACC Controller. The controller still has four sensor inputs, but you may set the location of each sensor to Controller (terminals SEN 1–4 on the controller's master module) or ET (Rain, Wind, and Temp). If the controller has a decoder output module, the third choice ADM will also appear.
Sensor Locations Individual ET sensors can be used to perform alarm shutdowns, by assigning them to the Sen 1-4 positions in the controller. The ET Sensors will then function exactly like “Clik” Sensor inputs. They may have Suspend or Pause responses set by Program. Assigning ACC Sensor 1-4 alarm functions to an ET Sensor is done without connecting any additional wires. The controller will use the sensor data as a virtual alarm.
SETTING PROGRAM OVERLAP OPTIONS........................................... There are three program overlap options. These options allow you to maximize the number of stations operating simultaneously, if the system’s hydraulics can support the flow. To program the Program Overlap option: 1. Turn the dial to the SET PROGRAM OVERLAP OPTIONS position 2. Use the Up and Down buttons to navigate to changeable portions of each display. 3. Use the +/- buttons to see and set the choices.
See SSG (Simultaneous Station Group) Setup on page 47 for more information.. An SSG (Simultaneous Station Group) is a group of up to four stations that water at the same time, for the same duration. Any 2 to 4 stations can be placed into an SSG, and from that time on, they will be programmed and operated as a single unit. Combining stations into SSGs shortens programming time, and can also shorten watering time (by running multiple stations at once).
Data History.............................................................................. Name a Program (Up to 12 Characters and Spaces) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the dial to the SET STATION & PROGRAM NAMES position. Press the PLUS button once. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the program you wish to name. Use the plus and minus buttons to select the letter or symbol you wish to use.
The Station Log will store up to 1500 events, and records all station activity, including every start and stop of each station. It may include alarm events if applicable. A complete list of possible Station Log messages appears near the end of this manual. Alarm log items labeled “Missed Irrigation” are important, because they have caused stations to not water when they should.
If station size is incorrect, or shows “0” or “1”, check that Powerlock slide is in the ON (locked) position. Check that all station module contacts are in good order and that the modules are fully inserted. Make sure powerlock tabs on front of modules have good contact with the slide lock. An incorrect station count may indicate a damaged module, if it persists after all checks have been made.
ADM means the ADM99 decoder output module, and shows that the meter or sensor input has been assigned to an ICD-SEN sensor decoder in the two-wire path. ET followed by a sensor name means the input has been assigned to an ET Sensor. ET Functions are described in their own section in this manual. Event Mode Functions are described in their own section in this manual. Decoder Functions are described in their own section in this manual. Common alarm (attention) Messages.....................................
An ADM Overcurrent message means the total draw on the two-wire path(s) was greater than 2.2 amps, but the ADM99 was not able to identify a particular station causing the problem. Any ACC display that shows ATTENTION is indicating an alarm or other condition that should be investigated. You should immediately turn the dial to Data History and select the Alarm Log to view all details associated with the alarm. This will often reveal the real problem at a glance.
Alarm diagnostics consist of pausing all operations, then starting each station that was running at the time of the alarm individually. Each of these suspect stations has its flow sampled alone, to see if it caused the overflow. If the controller identifies a station as having high flow, it will create a Missed Irrigation report and attempt to continue watering with other stations. Underflow A station has caused too little flow, indicating a possible problem.
No Water Window No Water Windows prevent any automatic irrigation from occurring during certain hours, by Program. This can be used to protect high traffic areas from accidental programming, or the results of Seasonal Adjust, during busy times of day. If a start time has already been programmed, and the operator attempts to enter a No Water Window which overlaps the start time, the display will flash a warning.
To set a Delay 1. 2. Use the Program button to select the Program for which the Delay is to be set. Use the +/- keys to set the delay in h:mm:ss format. Use the left and right arrows to move through the hour, minutes, and seconds fields until the delay is set. The Delay Between Stations for the Program is now set. Delay Between Stations Delay between Stations allows the operator to set an automatic delay between sequential stations by Program, from 1 second to 6 hours.
This is not a normal irrigation setting but may be useful for some specialized applications. The ACC controller is NOT designed to operate with true Normally Open valves. ACC’s two Pump/Master Valve outputs (labeled on the master module terminals as P/M1 and P/M2) are preset to Normally Closed (NC), but either of them can be set to Normally Open (NO).
Additional settings for OTHER 2. Use the down arrow button to move to Select Flow Sensor, and press the + button to choose it. Most other brands of flow sensor require two settings for calibration, the K-factor and the Offset. The correct settings for these values are found in the sensor manufacturer’s documentation, and they are based on the pipe type and size. 1. 3. Use the + button to advance through the pipe sizes shown in the Fitting Model column until the correct size is displayed.
To create and use SSGs: In order to create and use SSGs, the controller must first be placed into the SSG/Smartstack mode. Use the down arrow to go to the next station line, to add another station to the SSG. 10. Include 2, 3, or 4 stations in the SSGs as needed. (It is possible to create an SSG of only 1 station, but this defeats the purpose of the SSG- single stations may be mixed in a program with SSGs, as long as they are not SSG members.) 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Once the controller is in ACC Setup mode, all 20 SSGs are available, whether they are used or not. DELETING AN SSG Technically SSGs are never deleted, as there are always 20 available.Instead, simply select the unwanted SSG, and delete the stations contained in it until no stations are listed under the SSG name. 1. Hold down the Information button, and turn the dial back to the Set Program Overlap Options position. 2. Release the Information button to view the SSG Setup screen.
Custom Manual Program Setup Press the INFORMATION button and turn the dial to Manual Operation. programmed to use Cycle and Soak with the “Y” selected. If you want the stations or SSGs to use their normal Cycle and Soak settings (if applicable), leave the option set to “Y.” If not, change the “Y” to “N” with the + or – buttons.
Start a Custom Manual • Turn the dial to the Manual Operation position. • Use the Program button to select the Custom Manual program (Custom Manual programs will appear after the A through F selections). • Turn the dial to Run, to start the Program at the beginning. The display will show “To Manually Start Station 01…”, but this only indicates that it will start at the beginning of the program.
• The Test Program will try to start ALL stations counted by the controller. If you are running a Test Program on a decoder controller, the Test Program will attempt to activate all 99 stations. If you do not have 99 stations installed in the field, this may cause multiple alarms for decoder stations that are not present and do not respond. SAVE will be highlighted. Press the + button to save the program, and a confirmation message will appear.
One Touch Manual Start.......................................................... advance through all the stations/SSGs in a Program. One-Touch Manual Program Start with Station Advance (right arrow button) With dial in Run, press and hold the right arrow button approximately 3 seconds to enter Manual Program start mode. Choose desired program with Programs button, and wait. Program will start in approximately 3 seconds, if no other buttons are touched.
“Program” will allow an entire Program to be run immediately, and will also allow the Program to be started at any station (to run from that point to the end). • Use the Program button to select the Program (Custom Manual programs will appear after the A through F selections). • Turn the dial to Run, to start the Program at the beginning. The display will show “To Manually Start Station 01…”, but this only indicates that it will start at the beginning of the program.
RAIN OFF....................................................................................... It is also possible to set a programmable period (from 1 to 31 days) for Off, after which the system will automatically return to automatic irrigation. This is useful for halting irrigation when weather fronts or conditions are expected to persist for several days. To set a programmable Rain Off duration: turn the dial to the Off position.
The display will show the following Reset options: • Programs: Erases Day schedules, start times, and run times. • Flow Totals: Clears the running flow total histories (they will restart with 0.0 for all entries), only. • Logs: Clears alarm, controller, and station logs, only. • Names: Clears all user-programmed names, including Programs, Stations, and SSGs. • All Data: Clears all of the above items, and controller returns to original out-of-the-box programming state.
Blank (Off) : Normal. Solid Red: Problem in decoder out put module Blinking Red: A decoder is faulted (possible solenoid short or damage), or a decoder fails to respond Green when communicating down 2-wire path Amber when communicating though Programming Port When programming a 2, 4, or 6-station decoder, you only assign a station number to the first station output. The other stations are automatically filled in by the decoder in numerical order, depending on the decoder size.
5. T he display will show “DECODER FUNCTIONS,” at the bottom of the selections. Use the down arrow button to select Decoder Functions. Press the + button to select. 6. T he Decoder Functions screen will appear, with “Program a Decoder” highlighted. (The other functions are explained in detail in the Special Decoders Section). Press + to select. The display will then show “Checking for a decoder…” as it attempts to communicate with the decoder in the Programming Port.
Decoders may be reprogrammed at any time. If it is necessary to change the station numbers or other settings of a previously programmed decoder, the decoder may be reconnected to the Programming Port. The old settings will be displayed at the “Program a Decoder” screen. Change the settings and press Program to download the new station numbers or settings into the decoder. Decoder Pump/Master Valves Decoders can be assigned as either, or both, of the 2 possible Pump/Master Valve outputs per controller.
Hunter HFS flow meters may only be connected to Port A. Clik sensors may be attached to either port. When the flow meter is installed into the two-wire path, the ACC must be configured to read the sensor decoder. This will be explained in detail in the next section, Set Up Overview. Setup Overview Connect an HFS Meter to an ICD-SEN path, and that the location of the HFS or Clik Sensors are mapped to the ADM, described in the section titled, “Set Up Overview.
• If you are unable to enter an address or port for a sensor or flow meter, the Location for that device has probably not been set to “ADM.” Return to the previous section and check the Location settings. • • • • Use the arrow keys to move through the Flow and each Sensor input, to map the correct Decoder Address and Port. This step should be completed before actually programming the ICD-SEN. • Example: Configuring an HFS, Mini-Clik, and a Freeze Sensor with two ICD-SEN sensor decoders.
address or the sensor selections at anytime, if changes occur to the system. • Turn the dial to “Set Sensor Operation.” There is a display page for each Program, allowing the responses for each sensor to be set. Select “Suspend”, “Pause”, or “Off” for each sensor. • Note that a program may not have both Pause and Suspend responses. A program cannot be in both Pause and Suspend at the same time. The responses will automatically change to agree with the most recent selection.
• • • • Select the Decoder Type (Station, Pump, or Sensor), and enter the address. • Press the Copy/Learn button to search for the decoder. • If the address is found on the two-wire path, the configuration information will be displayed. If the decoder address is not found, it may not be present in the two-wire path, or may have a problem. • to the current draw, even when they are not running. Decoders require a tiny amount of current just to stay awake, about 5 mA.
ACC SOLAR SYNC.......................................................................... ACC has the ability to work in standalone mode with the Solar-Sync Sensor. This requires facepack version 5.0 or later, and will also require a Solar-Sync compatible Master Module (version 5.0 or later). ACC only requires the Solar-Sync sensor. It does not use the Solar-Sync Module. The Module functions are part of the new ACC facepack firmware.
Installation • Mount the Solar-Sync sensor according to the sensor instructions. The sensor must be within 200ft/60m of the controller, and must be installed outdoor in full sun. Setup • When the installation is completed, turn the dial to the Advanced Features position. Select the ET Functions option (if ET Functions does not appear in the menu, the master module must be updated). • Select the ET Operations option. • The screen will display the ET Operation page.
• The settings will be set to Region 3, Water Adj. 5. Either of these factors can be changed, based on the following explanations. • Choose the Region that matches your location. Regions are defined by average ET in summer months. • At each Regional Setting, the blue Information button on the ACC controller will also display help text for the type of Region. Sensor Test • When the sensor is installed, it is possible to test the connection to the Solar-Sync sensor.
• Select Solar Sync Check. The screen will show “Initializing…” for a few seconds as the controller contacts the sensor. • If the check is successful, the screen will show “Sensor Check OK”. Continue with the Operation and Adjustment procedures if necessary. • If the check is not successful, the screen will show “Sensor Check Failed”. Check sensor wiring and try again.
• Press and hold the Information button, while turning the ACC dial to the Set Sensor Operation position. Then, release the Information button. • This will display the Sensor Configuration screen. This is used to tell the ACC which of its 4 sensor inputs will operate with the Solar Sync sensor. • If the Sensors (S1, 2, 3, and 4) are set to Off, they will not shutdown the selected Program. • Use the + or – buttons to change Off to Suspend, or Pause.
Making Adjustments After programming the Solar Sync module and your controller, allow the system to operate for 3 days to gather sun and temperature data. • Notice that as the Water Adjustment factor is changed, the current S-Sync Adjust amount at the top of the screen is changed. This can help you predict how much more or less watering will occur, as a result of the change (the actual minutes can also be seen at the Set Station Run Times dial position, after adjustment).
• Use the – or + buttons to step backward and forward through the Controller Log to track the S-Sync changes. Each log will show the date and time, and the Before and After settings for Seasonal Adjustment. • If the controller has been operating unattended for period of time, the performance of the Solar Sync adjustments can be verified in this manner. • If a user changes the Solar Sync setup (either Region or Water Adjustment), this is also tracked in the Controller Log.
S-Sync Comm Failure • If the Solar-Sync sensor fails to respond to the ACC controller, a Comm Failure message will be posted on the display and a log will be entered in the controller Alarm Log. • This may indicate a problem with the wiring from the controller to the Solar Sync sensor. Use the Sensor Check function (Advanced Features dial position, ET Functions menu) to check current status of the sensor.
IMms-et and the acc controller............................................. IMMS-ET is central control software, designed to use a central computer to track the deficits, and schedule irrigation to replenish only the moisture that has been lost. The goal is to reduce or eliminate excess watering and grow healthier plants, without constant adjustment by the operator. ET= Evapo-transpiration.
Operation enabled, and set to YES, more ET FUNCTION options will be available and viewed in the ET FUNCTIONS home screen. ET, Rainfall, Wind speed, and Temperature will be displayed according to the Units of Measure setting at the Set Current Date/Time dial position. NO will hide all ET functions and the daily ET will not be read or displayed, and no ET will be available for the central computer. Readings can be updated at any time, by performing a new ET Sensor Check first.
Turn the dial to another position, and then back to the Set Sensor Operation dial position (without holding Information). At this location, choose the Suspend or Pause responses for each ET Sensor by program alarm and the actual shutdown. If this is not acceptable, a separate sensor (such as Rain-Clik or Freeze-Clik) should be installed and wired directly to one of the Sen 1-4 inputs for instant shutdowns. ET Sensor shutdowns only apply to the controller to which the ET Sensor is connected.
Event Mode Options (agc, surveyor)....................................... Event Mode is a special function of the controller designed to work with Surveyor Golf control software. Event mode allows the controller to run individual station events which have been created for it by golf control software. These events may not be created or edited in the controller, and only special software can operate the controller in this mode.
First, select the Event Day you wish to view (1, 2, or 3). Then press the right arrow button to view the downloaded events for that day. Use the down arrow to scroll through a large list of events. Note: You cannot edit or change individual station events. Delete Events: This will permanently delete all downloaded System Events. The controller will not be able to irrigate until it has received a new System Event download, or until it is switched back to the FCP mode and FCP programs are created.
CENTRAL SOFTWARE AND ACC-AGC COMMUNICATION MODULES... The ACC-COM-xxx module provides communications for ACC/AGC series controllers. It can be used to communicate with a remote computer via hardwire cable (ACC-COM-HWR), dial-up telephone (ACC-COM-POTS) or cellular phone (ACC-COM-GSM in North America, or – GSM-E for international). This module may be installed in wall mounted or pedestal mounted controllers. Theory of Operation The Com module is a communications manager.
Hardwired Cable The Communication Module ACC-COM-HWR, ACC-COM-POTS, or the ACC-COM-GSM (E) does not contain a hardwire connection terminal. Any controller needing hardwired communications must be equipped with an ACC-HWIM, in addition to the ACC-COM-xxx communications module. The HWIM is installed in the controller cabinet, on the ACC Master Module (see ACC-HWIM instructions). ACC-HWIM terminal Hardwired communications also requires Hunter GCBL cable.
8. I nsert the ACC-COM module into the opening where the logo cover was, with the display and buttons protruding through the opening. Secure with 4 screws (supplied) on each corner. The screws are recessed and a small magnetic tip screwdriver is very helpful for this task. 9. C arefully insert the modular ribbon connector plug into the mating receptacle in the door frame. This connector is keyed and has slots which must be aligned correctly, so that the connector can only fit one way.
setup and addressing the com module.................................. When powered up, the Com module display will show the version number, and will automatically check to see what other communications devices are installed. This will take a few seconds, and the display will show the type of COM Module installed, ACC-COM-xxx when complete. Use the Up or Down arrow to navigate through main topics.
wait period has elapsed or the radio carrier signal stops, with no more tones. If your country appears on the following list, change the code display to the number shown: A longer DTMF wait allows slower typing speeds of the command on the radio. The trade-off is that the longer wait means that it will take longer for the action to be carried out (in other words, if the Wait is 5 seconds, it will be 5 full seconds after the command has been sent before the sprinkler turns on).
This is a useful diagnostic tool. MOD: Shows dial-up or cellular modem activity. RAD: Shows T when the controller radio is transmitting, and R when it is receiving data from another radio. HW: Shows T when the controller is trans mitting over GCBL cable, and R when receiving data via GCBL. #: Shows the count of individual packets of data as they are exchanged. This number continues to increase as events are counted until it reaches 255, then begins again at 1.
troubleshooting....................................................................... Problem No Display Causes Check AC~ power to controller Facepack is not firmly seated and locked, and/or 9-pin connector is not fully connected Gray ribbon cable is not connected from back of inner panel to cabinet Display reads “Attention” (may be followed by Sensor number) Station does not irrigate ATTENTION indicates an alarm, an active sensor, or trouble in the system.
ACC/AGC Log Messages.............................................................. The controller has 3 separate log files. Alarm Log, Missed Irrigation “Mode” Labels Each individual log has the date and time of the event at the top of the screen. Mode appears when a station failed to complete irrigation for some reason, and indicates why the station was supposed be running in the first place. Each type of log will show the most recent event first.
85 Alarm Log, “Reason” Labels Controller Logs The Reason label indicates the type of alarm condition. Track significant events at the controller, which are not necessarily alarms or malfunctions.
86 Station Logs Message Description IRRIGATION STOPPED BY MAINT RADIO Irrigation was stopped by maintenance radio PAUSE MODE SET BY MAINT RADIO Pause Mode set by Maintenance Radio PAUSE MODE CANCELLED BY MAINT RADIO Pause Mode cancelled by Maintenance Radio Mode Meaning AUTO Automatic Field Controller Program (FCP) FCP MODE SET AT CONTROLLER FCP Mode set at controller AUTOEV Automatic System Event MAN Manual Station/Program EVENT MODE SET AT CONTROLLER Event Mode set at controller CUST
Specifications............................................................................ Dimensions ACC1200,ACC99D Cabinet : 12⅜" H x 15" W x 6 716" D (31.37 cm H x 39.37 cm W x 16.38 cm D) ACCPED Metal Pedestal: 36⅛" H x 15" W x 5" D (91.45 cm H x 39.37 cm W x 12.7 cm D) ACC1200PP, ACC99D-PP Plastic Pedestal: 38⅜" H x 21 916" W x 15⅞" D (97.47 cm H x 54.61 cm W x 40.32 cm D) Electrical Transformer Input Supply wires must be 14 AWG (1.85 mm) or larger! 120/230 VAC 50/60 Hz 1.2 A max at 120V/0.
Parts........................................................................................... Wall Mount Controllers (ACC1200, ACC99D) Item Description Catalog No.
Pedestal Controllers (ACC1200PP, AGC1200PP, ACC99DPP, AGC99DPP) Item 1 Description Catalog No.
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Liters 26, 38, 69 Log 18, 29, 32, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44, 69, 71, 84, 85, 86 M Manual 14, 15, 17, 31, 36, 39, 41, 47, 48, 50, 54, 68, 76, 86, 87 Master module 25, 34, 46, 64, 65, 72, 73 Metric 20, 46 Millimeters 72, 73 Modem 1, 78, 81, 82 N Non-water window 44 Normally closed 13, 14, 24, 30, 31, 34, 45, 87 Normally Closed 24, 32, 45, 46, 59 Not learned 26, 28 Not monitored 26, 27, 28 O OFF 8, 17, 19, 21, 30, 32, 39, 54, 55, 56, 63, 78, 85, 86 Output 3, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 25, 33, 40, 41, 42, 46, 47, 51
Stop 13, 16, 17, 30, 31, 35, 39, 42, 51, 53, 54, 68, 74, 86 Summary 19, 21, 22, 24 Suspend 30, 31, 32, 85 Sync 72 System 16, 17, 18, 33, 54, 72, 75, 76, 84, 86, 89 T Technical support 40 Telephone 1, 17, 18, 37, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82 Temperature 30, 35, 40, 64, 69, 73, 74 Test 2, 14, 19, 33, 51, 52, 66, 82, 84, 86, 87 Toggle 23 Totals 38, 42, 76, 85 Transformer 42 Transmit 81, 82 Troubleshoot 67 U UHF 17, 18, 77, 80, 88, 89 Underflow 29, 30, 39, 43, 85 Update 13, 40, 64, 73 V Version 13, 26, 30, 39, 40, 4
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