X-CORE

The “Smart” Choice for Entry-Level Residential Control

This entry-level residential controller offers simple operation with “smart” Solar Sync compatibility. With easy-to-configure control for up to 8 stations, including 3 programs and 4 start times each, the X-Core is the perfect solution for residential applications. Plug in the revolutionary Solar Sync ET sensor and the X-Core is converted into a “smart controller” that regulates irrigation runtimes based on locally measured weather. X-Core is also compatible with Hunter remotes for quick, wireless activation of irrigation. Installation, operation and maintenance are designed to be simple while still delivering optimal efficiency and reliability.

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Features

Number of stations: 2, 4, 6, 8
Type: Fixed
Enclosures: Indoor and outdoor
Independent programs: 3
Start times per program: 4
Max. station run time: 4 hrs
Warranty period: 2 years

Easy Retrieve™ Memory [1]

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.

Programmable rain delay [2]

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 [3]

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 [4]

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

Automatic Short Circuit Protection [5]

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 or automatic updates with Solar Sync [6]

This feature allows for quick adjustments to irrigation run times through a percentage scale. During peak season, set the seasonal adjustment 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. This model offers two different ways to use Seasonal Adjustment to reduce water usage: Global and Daily.

Global: The Global option provides a Seasonal Adjustment percentage to all station Run Times on all of the controller's Programs.

Daily: With the addition of a Solar Sync ET Sensor, the controller has the ability to automatically implement daily adjustments based on measured local weather.

Delay Between Stations [7]

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.

Sensor Programmability [8]

The ability to specify which program or stations will be shut down in response to a specific sensor alarm. This allows stations or programs unaffected by the sensor to continue automatic operations.

Total Run Time Calculator [9]

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

X-Core Models Chart


Plastic Indoor	Plastic Outdoor

SPECIFICATION BUILDER

MODELS	TRANSFORMER	INDOOR/OUTDOOR	OPTIONS
XC-2 = 2 stations (indoor model only)	00 = 120VAC 01 = 230/240 VAC	(blank) = Outdoor model i = Indoor model	(blank) = No option E = 230/240 VAC with European connections A = 230/240 VAC with Australian connections (outdoor model has internal transformer with cord)
XC-4 = 4 stations
XC-6 = 6 stations
XC-8 = 8 stations

EXAMPLES

XC-200i	2-Station 120 VAC indoor controller, with plastic cabinet
XC-400	4-Station 120 VAC outdoor controller, with plastic cabinet
XC-600i	6-Station 120 VAC indoor controller, with plastic cabinet
XC-800	8-Station 120 VAC outdoor controller, with plastic cabinet

Residential AC Powered Controller Comparison Chart

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Growing Better Neighborhoods Hunter’s residential controllers offer simple to advanced automatic watering with an abundance of user-friendly features. Most Hunter controllers can be upgraded to "smart controllers" by adding sensors.	[12]	[13]	[14]
	X-Core [12]	Pro-C [13]	PCC [14]
QUICK SPECS
Number of Stations	2, 4, 6, 8	3 to 15	6, 9, 12, 15
Type*	Fixed	Modular	Fixed
Number of Programs	3	3	3
Start Times Per Program	4	4	4
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years	2 Years
FEATURES
Enclosure Type	Plastic Indoor Plastic Outdoor	Plastic Indoor Plastic Outdoor	Plastic Indoor Plastic Outdoor
Transformer Types	Plug In Outdoor	Plug In Outdoor	Plug In Outdoor
Hunter Solar Sync ET Sensor Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Control Compatible	No	No	No
Remote Control Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes
Flow Sensor Compatible	No	No	No
Rain/Freeze Sensor Compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of Sensor Inputs	1	1	1
Max Station Run Time (Hrs)	4	6	6
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 VAC or 230/240 VAC (international model)
Transformer output (24 VAC): 1 A
Station output (24 VAC): 0.56 A
Pump/master valve (24 VAC): 0.28 A
Sensor inputs: 1
Operating temperature: 0º F to 140º F

Approvals

CE, UL, cUL, C-tick, FCC

X-Core Spec Chart

	Plastic indoor	Plastic outdoor
Height	6-1/2"	8-5/8"
Width	5-3/4"	7"
Depth	2"	3-3/4"

Plastic indoor

Plastic outdoor

Height

6-1/2"

8-5/8"

Width

5-3/4"

Depth

3-3/4"

Resources

Literature

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Topic	Title [52]	Rating [53]
FAQs, Troubleshooting	Why are my sprinklers not watering? >> Read More [54]	3.7
Adjustment, FAQs	Where can I purchase replacement keys for my Hunter controller? >> Read More [55]	2
FAQs, Troubleshooting	Why won't my controller turn a station or program on? >> Read More [56]	2.5
FAQs, Installation Procedures	How do I program or remove a delay between stations on my XC or X-Core controller? >> Read More [57]	2
FAQs	What is Easy Retrieve and how is it used? >> Read More [58]	4.5
Adjustment, FAQs, Troubleshooting, Video	How do I remove the delay from my Hunter controller? >> Read More [59]	2.5
FAQs, Installation Procedures	What is the maximum amount of Hunter solenoids a station terminal can activate? >> Read More [60]	4
FAQs, Troubleshooting	How do I turn off a station at the controller? >> Read More [61]	3.6
FAQs, Video	How do I reset my Hunter controller? >> Read More [62]	4.15
FAQs, Troubleshooting, Video	Why does my irrigation system finish watering and then start again? >> Read More [63]	4.5

X-CORE

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Product Tabs

Easy Retrieve™ Memory [1]

Programmable rain delay [2]

Quick Check [3]

Non-volatile memory [4]

Automatic Short Circuit Protection [5]

Seasonal Adjustment: Global or automatic updates with Solar Sync [6]

Delay Between Stations [7]

Sensor Programmability [8]

Total Run Time Calculator [9]

X-Core Models Chart

SPECIFICATION BUILDER

EXAMPLES

Residential AC Powered Controller Comparison Chart

X-Core Spec Chart

Literature

Manuals

Photos

Specifications

Video

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