I-Core

The Next Generation of Commercial Control

The I-Core is Hunter’s controller for demanding commercial and high-end residential applications. Loaded with innovative features like state of the art flow monitoring, quick system overview access, a factory-installed SmartPort®, six language capability, and a bold, backlit display, the I-Core should be considered for most high-end irrigation projects. A big reason the I-Core is so unique is its sheer versatility. The plastic cabinet version is expandable from 6 to 30 stations, and the metal cabinet model can handle up to 42. Adding a DUAL two-wire module can even expand station capability to 48. Stainless steel and pedestal models are also available, providing a broad range of enclosure choices. With other add-on options like a ROAM or ROAM XL remote and the built-in conservation-focused Solar-Sync, I-Core’s possibilities are all but limitless.

Product Tabs

Features

Number of stations: 6 to 42 (48 stations with DUAL decoders)
Type: Modular
Enclosure: Outdoor, plastic or metal
Independent programs: 4
Start times per program: 8 (A, B, C); 16 (D)
Max. station run time: 12 hrs
Warranty period: 5 years

Real Time Flow Monitoring [1]

This feature permits connection of a flow meter to recognize high or low flow conditions and react automatically to alarms. The controller learns typical flows for each zone of irrigation and then monitors performance during automatic irrigation. When incorrect flows are detected, the controller can identify the faulty station and shut it down. Used with a normally-closed Master Valve. Alarm parameters are user-programmable. Flow totals are also recorded in controller memory to report system water usage.

Easy Retrieve™ Memory [2]

A manual back-up utility that stores complete controller scheduling and setup information in back-up memory. This allows the saved watering schedule to be restored at any time. This can be used to set a controller back to its initial settings after tampering or at the beginning of a new season.

One touch manual start and advance [3]

Allows the user to manually start/test any station by simply pressing and holding the right arrow button, and then adding a run time to the appropriate station.

Programmable rain delay [4]

The Programmable Rain Delay feature incorporates a user specified number of days to keep the controller in the OFF mode, then allows for the system to automatically revert back to scheduled irrigation. This will prevent watering during an extended period of inclement weather, but will resume watering automatically without requiring a return visit to the controller. The controller displays the number of days remaining before watering resumes.

Quick Check [5]

The Quick Check feature makes a quick diagnosis of field wiring issues easy to assess with the push of a button. Quick Check displays an ERR message when a field wiring short is detected on a particular station number.

Non-volatile memory [6]

This feature offers protection against unreliable power, retaining current time, date, and program data.

Automatic Short Circuit Protection [7]

Automatic short circuit protection is a feature found in all Hunter AC powered controllers. This feature automatically detects electrical faults, which are typically caused by wiring issues. Stations that have shorts detected are skipped, allowing watering to continue for those stations where faults are not detected. There are no fuses to blow or internal circuit breakers to trip that can result in completely disabling irrigation.

Seasonal Adjustment: Global, Monthly and Solar Sync for I-Core [8]

This feature allows for quick adjustments to irrigation run times through a percentage scale. During peak season, set the seasonal adjust to 100%. If weather conditions require less water, enter the appropriate percentage value (i.e. 50%) to cut down irrigation run times without the need to adjust each station in the program. The I-Core offers three different ways to use Seasonal Adjustment to reduce water usage:

Global: Provides a seasonal adjustment value to all selected programs.

Monthly: Allows users to program a seasonal adjustment value for each month of the year. This is exclusively available on the I-Core, and works by automatically changing programmed seasonal adjustment value on the first day of every month.

Solar Sync: When connected to the I-Core, the Solar Sync ET sensor implements an automatic daily adjustment based on measured local weather.

Delay Between Stations for I-Core and ACC [9]

A delay in watering between individual stations as the controller moves from one to the next. The delay may range from a few seconds, to permit slow-closing valves time to shut down, or much longer to allow pressure tanks, etc., to refill or recharge. In ACC and I-Core, Delay Between Stations may be set by individual program.

Sensor Programmability for I-Core [10]

Sensor Programmability feature allows the user to specify which stations should shut down in response to a sensor alarm, allowing specified stations or programs to run uninterrupted in the event of a sensor alarm.

Cycle and Soak [11]

Water-saving feature that allows the operator to specify a maximum run time for each single station, followed by a minimum soak time, to prevent runoff from slopes or saturated soil. The operator can enter any run time, and the controller will automatically divide it into cycles to allow the water to be absorbed during the soak periods. The feature is adjustable by individual station for unique soil and site conditions.

No Water Window [12]

User-specified periods of time during which the controller will not allow automatic irrigation. No Water Window can be used to comply with local watering restrictions or to prevent conflicts with pedestrian traffic. This setting does not affect manual watering options for local maintenance.

Non-Water Days [13]

Day(s) of the week can be programmed Off in advance, so that irrigation does not occur regardless of program interval schedules. For example, if the gardener mows the lawn on Saturday, the Non-Water Days feature allows Saturday to be programmed Off, so that watering will not occur.

Solar Sync Delay [14]

Solar Sync Delay allows the installer to specify a number of days before automatic weather adjustment from the Solar Sync sensor begins, as well as a global percentage to use during the delay period. This allows a period of non-adjusted irrigation for grow-in or plant establishment purposes, without requiring a return visit to the site to enable the Solar Sync water saving feature.

Multi-Language Programming [15]

I-Core can be programmed in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese.

Total Run Time Calculator [16]

This feature adds up all run times, and calculates the total duration of a program or to instantly display the full length of an irrigation cucle. This information can be used to determine the time of day at which watering will end.

Models

I-CORE Models Chart

	Plastic outdoor	Metal wall mount	Plastic pedestal	Metal pedestal
Enclosure	Gray powder-coated	Gray powder-coated or Stainless Steel	Gray powder-coated	Gray powder-coated or Stainless Steel

Plastic outdoor

Metal wall mount

Plastic pedestal

Metal pedestal

Enclosure

Gray powder-coated

Gray powder-coated or Stainless Steel

Gray powder-coated

Gray powder-coated or Stainless Steel

CONTROLLER MODELS	Enclosure Types & Expansion
IC-600-PL	6-Station controller, indoor/outdoor, plastic cabinet
IC-601-PL	International version, 6-Station controller, indoor/outdoor, plastic cabinet
IC-600-M	6-Station controller, indoor/outdoor, metal cabinet
IC-600-PP	6-Station controller, indoor/outdoor, plastic pedestal
IC-600-SS	6-Station controller, indoor/outdoor, stainless steel cabinet
ICM-600	6-Station plug-in expansion module
ACC-PED	Metal pedestal, gray powder-coated, for use with I-Core and ACC metal controllers
PED-SS	Stainless pedestal for use with I-Core and ACC stainless controllers


ENCLOSURE TYPE	EXPANDS TO
Plastic cabinet	30 Stations
Metal/stainless cabinet	42 Stations
Plastic pedestal	42 Stations
Metal/stainless pedestal	42 Stations

Advanced AC Powered Controller Comparison Chart

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“Smart” Control in Every Way For large-scale commercial landscapes, Hunter provides a variety of traditional and two-wire control options with cutting edge advanced features that can keep any landscape green regardless of size	[19]	[20]	[21]	[22]
	I-Core [19]	Dual [20]	ACC [21]	ACC Decoder [22]
QUICK SPECS
Number of Stations	6 to 42	1 to 48	12 to 42	1 to 99
Number of Programs	4	4	6	6
Valve Wire Options	Conventional	Two-wire	Conventional	Two-wire
Start Times Per Program	8	8	10	10
Max Number of Simultaneous Programs	2	2	6	6
Type*	Modular	Modular	Modular	Modular
FEATURES
Enclosure Type	Plastic Outdoor Metal Outdoor Stainless Outdoor Plastic Pedestal Stainless Pedestal	Plastic Outdoor Metal Outdoor Stainless Outdoor Plastic Pedestal Stainless Pedestal	Metal Outdoor Stainless Outdoor Plastic Pedestal Stainless Pedestal	Metal Outdoor Stainless Outdoor Plastic Pedestal Stainless Pedestal
Transformer Type	Outdoor	Outdoor	Outdoor	Outdoor
Central Control Compatible	Yes (Fall '13)	Yes (Fall '13)	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Flow Monitoring	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Solar Sync ET Sensor Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of Sensor Inputs	2 (Plastic Models) 3 (Metal & Ped models)	2 (Plastic Models) 3 (Metal & Ped models)	4 + dedicated Flow input	4 + dedicated Flow input
Max Station Run Time (Hrs)	12 hr	12 hr	6 hr	6 hr
Pump/Master Valve output	1	1	2	2
Warranty	5 Years	5 Years	5 Years	5 Years
APPLICATION
Residential
Light Commercial
Commercial
* Fixed or modular indicates the controllers ability to expand the number of stations from a base count.

Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Transformer input: 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Transformer output (24 VAC): 1.4 A
Dual voltage transformer (120/240 VAC)
Station output (24 VAC): 0.56 A
Simultaneous station operation: 5 valves
Pump/Master Valve (24 VAC): 0.28 A
Sensor inputs: Plastic: 2; Metal: 3
Operating temperature: 0º F to 140º F

Approvals

CE, UL, cUL, C-tick, FCC
Enclosure rating
- Steel wall mounts: IP-56
- Plastic pedestal: IP-24
- Plastic wall-mount: IP-44

I-Core Dimension Chart

	Plastic outdoor	Metal wall mount (gray or stainless)	Plastic pedestal	Metal pedestal (gray or stainless)
Height	11"	12-3/8"	38-3/8"	36"
Width	13-1/4"	15-1/2"	21-9/16"	15-1/2"
Depth	6-1/4"	6-7/16"	15-7/8"	5"

Plastic outdoor

Metal wall mount
(gray or stainless)

Plastic pedestal

Metal pedestal
(gray or stainless)

Height

11"

12-3/8"

38-3/8"

36"

Width

13-1/4"

15-1/2"

21-9/16"

15-1/2"

Depth

6-1/4"

6-7/16"

15-7/8"

Resources

Literature

[23]

Topic	Title [64]	Rating [65]
FAQs	Will my controller continue to run my system on battery power? >> Read More [66]	3.2
FAQs, Troubleshooting	Why is my controller not starting the watering cycle? >> Read More [67]	4.25
FAQs, Troubleshooting	Why are my sprinklers not watering? >> Read More [68]	3.7
FAQs, Troubleshooting	What should I check if the controller has no display? >> Read More [69]	4.45
FAQs, Troubleshooting	What should I check if the controller has a partial or blank display? >> Read More [70]	1.35
FAQs, Installation Procedures	What is the maximum distance I can run wire between the controller and the valves? >> Read More [71]	3.5
FAQs, Installation Procedures	What is the maximum amount of Hunter solenoids a station terminal can activate? >> Read More [72]	4
FAQs	What is Easy Retrieve and how is it used? >> Read More [73]	4.5
FAQs, Installation Procedures	What are the grounding specifications on a Hunter DUAL system? >> Read More [74]	5
Installation Procedures	Metal Pedestal Installation >> Read More [75]	5

I-Core

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Product Tabs

Real Time Flow Monitoring [1]

Easy Retrieve™ Memory [2]

One touch manual start and advance [3]

Programmable rain delay [4]

Quick Check [5]

Non-volatile memory [6]

Automatic Short Circuit Protection [7]

Seasonal Adjustment: Global, Monthly and Solar Sync for I-Core [8]

Delay Between Stations for I-Core and ACC [9]

Sensor Programmability for I-Core [10]

Cycle and Soak [11]

No Water Window [12]

Non-Water Days [13]

Solar Sync Delay [14]

Multi-Language Programming [15]

Total Run Time Calculator [16]

I-CORE Models Chart

Advanced AC Powered Controller Comparison Chart

I-Core Dimension Chart

Literature

Manuals

Photos

Specifications

Video

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