Battery Operated Controllers Owner’s Manual and Programming Instructions PRG RUN SENSOR BYPASS CURRENT TIME/DAY SYSTEM OFF ACTIVE MANUAL-ALL STATIONS MANUAL-ONE STATION ALL 1 SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT START TIMES RUN TIMES WATER DAYS
ENG Table of Contents Introduction � ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 XC Hybrid Components ������������������������������������������������� 1 Mounting the Controller to the Wall � �������������������������������� 3 Connecting Valves ������������������������������������������������������������ 3 Installing Batteries ����������������������������������������������������������� 4 Connecting a Master Valve ����������������������������������������������� 4 Connecting
ENG Introduction The XCH is truly a hybrid controller that can operate from a wide variety of power sources. In situations where AC power is available, a plug-in transformer can be used to supply power to the controller. A solar panel option (coming soon) can also be attached to the XCH to continually supply power to the controller without the need for batteries. Introducing the latest addition to the Hunter XC controller product line; the XC Hybrid (XCH) battery operated controller.
ENG A – LCD Display C – Control Buttons 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. Button – Decreases the selected item flashing in the display. Button – Returns selected flashing display to previous item. 3. Station Number – Indicates currently selected station number. 4. Program Designator – Identifies program (A, B, or C) in use. 5.
ENG Mounting the Controller to the Wall 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. WIRE SIZE DISTANCE FROM VALVE TO CONTROLLER 18 AWG 550 feet 16 AWG 870 feet 14 AWG 1380 feet 12 AWG 2200 feet Connecting Valves NOTE: The XCH operates DC latching solenoids only (order Hunter P/N: 458200).
ENG Installing Batteries The XC Hybrid operates on six AA alkaline batteries, and PRG the XC Hybrid Stainless uses six C batteries. A battery carrier is supplied with your controller. Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery carrier. Connect that battery connector inside the access compartment to the battery carrier and insert the carrier into the lower left side of the controller as shown.
ENG Connecting a Weather Sensor A Hunter weather sensor or other micro-switch type weather sensors can be connected to the XC. The purpose of this sensor is to stop automatic watering when weather conditions dictate. WRC (Wireless RainClik) is not compatible with XCHybrid. When the weather sensor has deactivated automatic watering, the OFF, and icon will appear on the display. 1. Remove the metal jumper plate that is attached across the two SEN terminals inside the controller.
ENG Power Failures The controller has non-volatile memory. Programmed information will never be lost due to a power outage (when using AC power) or if the AA batteries go dead. IN / OUT VERSION CATALOG NUMBER 120/24 VAC US 526500 230/24 VAC European 545700 240/24 VAC Australian 545500 Installing the Transformer (optional) The XC Hybrid is designed to operate on batteries or 24 VAC power.
ENG Watering Schedule HUNTER XC Hybrid PROGRAM A DAY OF THE WEEK MO TU WE TH FR PROGRAM B SA SU MO TU WE TH FR PROGRAM C SA SU MO TU WE TH FR SA ODD/EVEN OR INTERVAL 1 PROGRAM START TIMES 2 3 4 STATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NOTES: 7 LOCATION STATION RUN TIME STATION RUN TIME STATION RUN TIME SU
ENG Programming the Controller The XC 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.
ENG Programming the Controller Selecting Specific Days of the Week to Water Eliminating a Program Start Time With the dial set to START TIMES position, push the or button until you reach 12:00 AM (Midnight). From here push the button once to reach the OFF position. START TIMES Setting Station Run Times 1. Turn the dial to Run Times position. 2. The display will show the last program selected (A, B, or C), the station number selected, icon, and the station will be flashing.
ENG Programming the Controller Selecting Interval Watering Automatic Watering With this option you can select interval watering from 1 to 31 days. After programming the XC, set the dial to the RUN position to enable automatic execution of all selected watering programs and start times. 1. With the cursor on EVEN, press the button once and the icon will appear and a 1 flashing in the display. Interval watering schedule appears on the display. 2.
ENG Programming the Controller Seasonal Adjustment Manually Run All Stations Seasonal Adjust is used to make global run time changes without re-programming the entire controller. To use the seasonal adjustment feature: 1. Turn dial to MANUAL – ALL STATIONS position. SEASONAL ADJUSTMENT 2. The display will now show a flashing number followed by a %, as well as the bar graph which always remains on the display. Press the or button to adjust the percentage of the seasonal adjustment.
ENG Advanced Features Programmable Sensor Override Test Program of All Stations The XC 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: RUN The XC allows the user a simplified method for running a test program.
ENG advanced features Easy Retrieve™ Program Memory Programmable Delay Between Stations The XC 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 between when one station turns off and the next one turns on. To save the program into the memory 1.
ENG 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.
ENG Specifications Operating Specifications Electrical Specifications • Station Run Times: 0 to 4 hours in 1-minute increments • Electronic short circuit protection • 3 Independent Watering Programs • Six AA (1.
ENG Certificate of Conformity to European Directives Hunter Industries declares that the irrigation controller Model XCH complies with the standards of the European Directives of “electromagnetic compatibility” 87/336/EEC and “low voltage” 73/23/EEC. __________________________________ Project 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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