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Components
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Components
LCD Display (both Indoor & Outdoor Models)Run Times: Allows user to set each valve station run time from 1 minute to 4 hoursStart Times: Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each
Installation
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Removing Wiring Compartment Cover
Before securing the controller to the wall, you must first remove the lower wiring compartment door. The door can easily be removed by following the simple steps below: Open
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Connecting Valves and Transformer
To ensure proper operation of your irrigation system, follow these steps to correctly route and connect the valve wires between the control valves and the controller. This process
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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. IMPORTANT: Risk of explosion if
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Replacing the Battery
A high-energy lithium battery (CR2032 3V) is included with your X-Core controller. The battery allows the user to remotely program the controller without connecting AC power. It is
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Valve Wire Distance
Below is a chart indicating the maximum wire runs that can be used when installing Hunter AC solenoids and valves.
Basic Programing
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Setting Multiple Programs
If you want to run separate stations (or zones) on different days, you would use 2 different programs. Hunter controllers have multiple programs (A, B, and C) and the ability for
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Automatic Watering
After programming the X-Core, set the dial to the RUN position to enable automatic execution of all selected watering programs and start times.
Advanced Features
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Delay Between Stations
Both the XC and X-Core controller are equipped with a delay between stations feature. This feature allows the user to select a time delay between the end of one station run
Connecting Solar Sync
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Solar Sync 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
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Solar Sync Delay
X-Core controllers with a date code of July 13 and newer have a Solar Sync Delay feature. The delay is only accessible after the installation of the Solar Sync. The Solar Sync
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Uninstalling a Solar Sync Sensor
If a Solar Sync sensor has been installed on the X-Core controller then the seasonal adjust value used by the controller will be calculated from the weather data supplied by the
Manual Operations
System Off
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System Off
Valves currently watering will be shut off after the dial is turned to the SYSTEM OFF position for two seconds. The display will be flashing OFF. All active programs are
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Overview
Problem The controller is continuously watering Cause Too many start times have been programmed Solution
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NO AC Message
The NO AC display is a diagnostic message telling you that the controller has stopped receiving AC power. The controller is running on the power supplied by the backup battery
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Controller Not Starting
There are a number of reasons why the sprinklers may not come on. Below is a logical method of wading through the possible causes to isolate the problem:Check the Programming:Is
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Station Repeats
A common reason for a controller to repeat a cycle is too many programmed start times. Only one start time per active program is required, a second start time will cycle the
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Sprinklers Not Watering
There are three reasons why your sprinklers may not be watering:The most common reason your sprinklers are not watering is because the rain sensor is active. Do you have a rain
FAQs
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Parts List
ItemDescriptionCatalog No.Indoor Transformer120/24 VAC (U.S.)526500230/24 VAC (Europe)545700240/24 VAC (Australia)545500230/24 VAC (Argentina)905800Outdoor Transformer120/24 VAC (U
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Sprinkler Icon
The sprinkler icon flashes when the controller is outputting power to the station terminal or terminals activating a station.If the icon is blinking with an umbrella on the display
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Station Off
To stop a station from running when the system cycles automatically, simply remove all station Run Times from Programs A, B, C and on some controllers Program D.Be sure to check