X-CORE ® Residential Irrigation Controller RUN SYSTEM OFF SENSOR BYPASS CURRENT TIME/DAY ACTIVE MANUAL-ONE STATION START TIMES RUN TIMES SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT Owner’s Manual and Programming Instructions WATER DAYS
RUN SENSOR BYPASS SYSTEM OFF MANUAL SINGLE STATION CURRENT TIME/DAY ACTIVE START TIMES RUN TIMES SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT WATER DAYS
TABLE OF CONTENTS X-CORE COMPONENTS....................................................................4 MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO WALL........................................8 CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER..................................9 ACTIVATING THE BATTERY........................................................... 10 REPLACING THE BATTERY............................................................ 10 CONNECTING A MASTER VALVE.....................................................
X-CORE COMPONENTS LCD Display 1 Run Times Allows user to set each valve station run time from 1 minute to 4 hours 2 Start Times Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each program 3 Station Number Indicates currently selected station number 4 Program Designator Identifies program (A, B, or C) in use 5 Day of the Week Identifies day of the week 6 Interval Watering Identifies month when programming current date 7 Odd/Even Watering Identifies if Odd or Even watering has been selected 8 Fl
X-CORE COMPONENTS Wiring Compartment 15 Lithium Battery The replaceable lithium battery (included) allows the controller to be programmed in the absence of AC power. In addition, the battery will provide power for backup timekeeping in the event of a power outage.
X-CORE COMPONENTS Indoor Model Outdoor Model (Internal Transformer Included) Note: Plug may look different from illustration 6 Terminal block for -E (International models only) 6
X-CORE COMPONENTS Dial Settings Run 1 Normal dial position for all controller automatic and manual operation Current Time/Day Allows current day and clock time to be set Start Times Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each program Run Times Allows user to set each valve station run time from 1 minute to 4 hours Water Days Allows the user to select interval days to water Seasonal Adjustment Allows user to make run time changes according to the seasons without reprogramming the controll
MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO WALL Note: The indoor version of the X-Core is not waterproof or weather-resistant, and must be installed indoors or in a protected area. B A 1. Secure one screw into the wall. Install screw anchors if attaching to drywall or masonry wall. 2. Slide the keyhole on top of the controller over the screw. 3. Secure the controller in place by installing screws in the holes below the terminal strip.
CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER Installation of the X-Core should only be done by trained personnel. Valve 4 1. Route valve wires between the control valve location and controller. 2. At valves, attach a common wire to either solenoid wire on all valves. This is most commonly a white colored wire. Attach a separate control wire to the remaining wire of each valve. All wire connections should be done using waterproof connectors. Valve 3 BAT Valve 2 3. Route the valve wires through the conduit.
ACTIVATING THE BATTERY After installing your X-Core, make sure to remove the battery contact insulator to allow the X-Core to keep time in the event of a power outage. CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. REPLACING THE BATTERY A high-energy lithium battery is included with your X-Core controller. The battery allows the user to remotely program the Lithium Battery controller without connecting AC power.
CONNECTING A MASTER VALVE 1. A t the Master Valve, attach the common wire to either solenoid wire of the valve. Attach a separate control wire to the remaining solenoid wire. NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a master valve installed in your irrigation system. A master valve is a “normally closed” valve installed at the supply point of the main line that opens only when the controller initiates a watering program. 2.
CONNECTING A PUMP START RELAY NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a pump start relay installed. A pump start relay is a device that uses a signal from the controller to actuate a separate electrical circuit to energize a pump to provide water to your system. The controller should be mounted at least a 15 ft (4.5 m) away from both the pump start relay and pump to minimize any potential electrical interference. 1. Route a pair of wires from the pump relay into the controller. 2.
CONNECTING A HUNTER “CLIK” WEATHER SENSOR A Hunter weather sensor or other micro-switch type weather sensors can be connected to the X-Core. The purpose of this sensor is to stop automatic watering when weather conditions dictate. 1. Remove the metal jumper plate that is attached across the two SEN terminals inside the controller. 2. Connect one wire to one SEN terminal and the other wire to the other SEN terminal.
CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR The X-Core is compatible with the Solar Sync and Wireless Solar Sync systems. Solar Sync is a sensor system that will automatically adjust the X-Core controller’s watering schedule (based on changes in local climate condition) by using the Seasonal Adjust function.
CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR Region For accurate Solar Sync measurements, the controller needs to be programmed for the average peak season ET for your region. Use the table below to determine your region. The table will assist you in identifying the type of region you live in. There are four basic ET regions, each with descriptions of the region, along with typical ET and temperature characteristics.
CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR Water Adjustment Uninstalling a Solar Sync Sensor The Water Adjustment is a 1 to 10 scale that allows for easy adjustment of the Seasonal Adjust value from the Solar Sync ET Sensor. Upon installation of the Solar Sync ET Sensor, it is recommended that the Water Adjustment setting stay at the default value of 5.
CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR Calibration/Setup After Solar Sync has been installed and programmed, it is recommended to allow the system to run for a few days at the initial setting. Because of the variety in site conditions (including sensor location, amount of direct sunlight available to the sensor, reflective heat from surrounding structures, etc), the initial setting may require adjustment in order to arrive at the desired performance.
SOLAR SYNC DELAY FEATURE Solar Sync Delay for X-CORE® To change the existing Delay days setting: The delay feature is accessible only after the installation of the Solar Sync. The Solar Sync Delay feature allows the user to postpone seasonal adjustment changes from being made by Solar Sync for up to 99 days. 1. Open the Solar Sync Delay menu by pressing the button and rotating the dial to Solar Sync Settings and release the button.
CONNECTING A HUNTER REMOTE Connecting to a Hunter Remote (not included) housing into the “Tee” as shown. The X-Core Controller is compatible with Hunter Remote Controls (not included). The SmartPort® wiring harness (included with all Hunter Remotes) allows for fast and easy use of the Hunter controls. The Hunter remotes make it possible for you to operate the system without having to walk back and forth to the controller. To install the SmartPort connector 1.
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER The X-Core display shows the 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. To change something that is not flashing, press the or buttons until the desired field is flashing.
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Setting the Program Start Time(s) 1. Turn the dial to the START TIMES position. START TIMES 2. The factory preset is set on program A. If necessary, you can select program B, or C by pressing the button. minute increments). 4. Press the button to add an additional start time, or for the next program. button NOTE: One start time will activate all stations sequentially in that program. This eliminates the need to enter each station’s start time.
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Selecting Odd or Even Days to Water Setting Event Day(s) Off This feature uses numbered day(s) of the month for watering instead of specific days of the week (odd days: 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.; even days: 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.). The X-Core allows you to program a No Water Day(s). This feature is useful to inhibit watering on specific day(s). For example, if you always mow the lawn on Saturdays, you would designate Saturday as a No Water Day so that you are not mowing wet grass. 1.
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Programmable Rain Off adjust the percentage of the seasonal adjustment. Each bar on the graph represents 10%. This feature can adjust the controller from 10% to 150% of the original program. SYSTEM OFF This feature permits the user to stop all programmed waterings for a designated period from 1 to 7 days. At the end of the programmed rain off period, the controller will resume normal automatic operation.
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER 3. Turn the dial clockwise to the RUN position to run the station (only the designated station will water, then the MANUAL-ONE STATION 1 controller will return to automatic mode with no change to the previously set program). Also see One - Touch Manual Start and Advance. One - Touch Manual Start and Advance You can also activate all stations to water without using the dial. 1. Hold down the button for 2 seconds. 2. This feature automatically defaults to program A.
ADVANCED FEATURES Programmable Sensor Override Test Program of All Stations The X-Core allows the user to program the controller so that the sensor disables watering on only desired stations. For example, patio gardens that have pots under overhangs and roofs may not receive water when it rains and will continue to need to be watered during periods of rain. To program sensor override: The X-Core allows the user a simplified method for running a test program.
ADVANCED FEATURES Easy Retrieve® Program Memory Programmable Delay Between Stations The X-Core is capable of saving the preferred watering program into memory for retrieval at a later time. This feature allows for a quick way of resetting the controller to the original programmed watering schedule. This feature allows the user to insert a delay between stations when one station turns off and the next one turns on. To save the program into the memory 1.
CLIK DELAY INSTRUCTIONS Clik Delay Feature This feature allows the user to delay programmed waterings for a designated period (from 1-7 days) AFTER a Clik Event ends. At the end of the Programmed Clik Delay period, the controller will resume normal automatic irrigation. SENSOR DAYS LEFT 1. Turn the dial to the RUN Position 2. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds, then turn the dial to the OFF position 3. Release the button. The display will show the program- mable Clik Delay.
HIDDEN FEATURES (CONTINUED) Cycle and Soak Setting the Cycle Time: The Cycle and Soak feature allows you to split a station’s run time into more usable, shorter watering durations. This feature is useful when applying water to slopes and tight soils because it automatically applies water more slowly, helping to prevent runoff from occurring.
HIDDEN FEATURES (CONTINUED) Accessing the Soak Menu: Once the desired Cycle times for each station have been programmed, the Cycle time can be accessed by pressing the button. The station will remain the same as was previously displayed under the Cycle time (i.e. if station 2 is displayed in the Cycle menu then Station 2 will be displayed upon pressing the button). Once the desired station is displayed, the user can use the or button to increase or decrease the Soak time.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Causes Solutions The controller is continuously watering Too many start times have been programmed Only one start time is necessary to activate a program (refer to Setting the Program Start Times on page 18) There is no display Check AC power wiring Correct any errors The display reads “No AC” There is no AC power present (the controller is not receiving any power) Check to see if the transformer is properly installed The rain sensor is interrupting irrigation or th
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Causes Solutions Display shows a station is running but the and icons are flashing The sensor is interrupting irrigation, however the station has been programmed to override the sensor Check the sensor override status (see page 23) Automatic irrigation does not start at the start time and controller is not in the System Off mode • AM/PM of time of day not set correctly • AM/PM of start time not set correctly • Start Time is disabled (set for Off) • Controller is not rece
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Causes Solutions Seasonal Adjust seems high • Region too low • Water Adjustment setting too high Decrease the value of the Water Adjustment setting. If you minimize the Water Adjustment scale at 1 and still require reduced seasonal adjustment, move up one Region (from 2 to 3, for example) and start at Water Adjustment setting 5. Solar Sync will immediately update the Seasonal Adjust on the Controller.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Specifications Electrical Specifications • Station Run Times: 0 to 4 hours in 1-minute increments • 3 Independent Watering Programs • Transformer input 120 VAC ±10% 60 Hz (230 VAC ±10% 50/60 Hz International Models) • Start Times: 4 per day per program for up to 12 daily starts • Transformer Output: 24 VAC 1.0 amp • Watering Schedule: 365-day calendar, interval watering, odd/even watering • Station Output: 0.
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES Hunter Industries declares that the irrigation controller Model X-Core complies with the standards of the European Directives of “electromagnetic compatibility” 87/336/EEC and “low voltage” 73/23/EEC. __________________________________ Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer This product should not be used for anything other than what is described in this document. This product should only be serviced by trained and authorized personnel.
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