XC Hybrid

Battery-Powered Controller Delivers The Power Without The Plug

The XC Hybrid Controller delivers extensive power without the plug. Built with all the same efficient water management features as the XC Controller, the XC Hybrid operates DC latching solenoids with battery power or a plug in 24VAC transformer. Ready for outdoor or indoor installation, the XC Hybrid comes in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 station plastic models, as well as 6 and 12 station stainless steel models. That means it’s the right solution for a wide range of residential and commercial applications. Small residential areas, parks, gardens, roadway medians and roundabouts are ready for the XC Hybrid. With ‘Easy Retrieve’ memory backup and on-board, non-volatile memory, you’ve got the assurance to recall all of the controller’s watering programs.

Product Tabs

Features

Battery or AC powered
Type: Fixed
Number of stations: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 (plastic); 6, 12 (stainless steel)
Enclosures: Indoor/outdoor plastic; outdoor stainless steel
Independent programs: 3
Start times per program: 4
Max. station run time: 4 hrs
Operates DC latching solenoids only
Warranty period: 2 years

XC Hybrid Compatible with Solar Panel Kit [1]

Solar Panel Kit (SPXCH) eliminates the need for batteries and provides maintenance free operation. The Solar Panel provides maintenance-free operation by harnessing the sun’s energy to power the controller 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for years on end. Once connected, the Solar Panel supplies 100% of the controllers’ power, and eliminates the alkaline batteries. This “eco-innovations” alternative is more environmentally friendly and allows for maintenance-free operation of the controller.

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.

Rain sensor bypass [4]

Toggle switch that controls the input signal from the weather sensor (Rain-Clik, Freeze-Clik, Wind-Clik, etc). When the switch is set to “Bypass” the controller will ignore the signal from the sensor and irrigate normally.

Programmable rain delay [5]

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.

Non-volatile memory [6]

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

Global Seasonal Adjustment [7]

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.

Delay Between Stations [8]

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 [9]

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.

Models

XC Hybrid Model Chart


Plastic Indoor/Outdoor	Stainless Steel Outdoor


Solar Panel	Charging Unit

MODELS	DESCRIPTION
XCH-400	4-Station indoor/outdoor controller
XCH-600	6-Station indoor/outdoor controller
XCH-600-SS	6-Station outdoor controller, stainless steel
XCH-800	8-Station indoor/outdoor controller
XCH-1000	10-Station indoor/outdoor controller
XCH-1200	12-Station indoor/outdoor controller
XCH-1200-SS	12-Station outdoor controller, stainless steel

OPTIONS (SPECIFY SEPARATELY)	DESCRIPTION
XCHSPOLE	Steel mounting pole (4 ft)
XCHSPB	Stainless steel mounting bracket (required for pole)
458200	DC latching solenoid
SPXCH	Solar Panel kit for XC Hybrid

MAXIMUM WIRE RUN
Wire Size	Max Distance (feet)
18 AWG	500
16 AWG	800
14 AWG	1300
12 AWG	2000

Note: Use DC-Latching solenoids only

Battery Operated Controllers Comparison Chart

<< View Residential AC Powered Controllers [10]

<< View Advanced AC Powered Controllers [11]

No Power, No Problem Battery operated controllers allow irrigation to occur without tapping into an electrical connection. They still maintain most of the user-friendly features provided by their wired counterparts.	[12]	[13]	[14]
	NODE [12]	WVC [13]	XC-Hybrid [14]
QUICK SPECS
Max Number of Stations	6	4	12
Valve Wire Options	Conventional	Conventional	Conventional
Number of Programs	3	N/A	3
Start Times Per Program	4	N/A	4
Type*	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years	2 Years
FEATURES
Enclosure Type	Waterproof	Waterproof	Plastic Indoor/Outdoor Stainless Indoor/Outdoor
Solar Sync ET Sensor Compatible	No	No	No
Central Control Compatible	No	No	No
Remote Control Compatible	No	No	No
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)	6	4	4
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

Operates DC latching solenoids (only) 9-11 VDC
Pump/master valve
Sensor inputs: 1
Operating temperature: 0º F to 140º F
Power Source
- Operates on battery power or 24VAC plug in transformer or optional Solar Panel
- Plastic model uses 6 AA batteries and Stainless model uses 6 C batteries

Optional

24 VAC input transformer:
- 120 VAC plug in transformer (P/N 526500)
- 240 VAC plug in transformer (European P/N 545700)
- 240 VAC plug in transformer (Australian P/N 545500)
DC latching solenoids (P/N 458200)
Pole mount for stainless steel model
- XCHSPOLE - 4' pole mount
- XCHSPB - bracket required for pole mount
Solar Panel Kit SPXCH eliminates the need for batteries and provides maintenance free operation

Approvals
CE, UL, cUL, C-tick

XC Hybrid Dimensions Chart

	Plastic Indoor/Outdoor	Stainless Steel Outdoor
Height	8-5/8"	9-3/4"
Width	7"	7-3/8"
Depth	3-3/4"	4-1/4"

Plastic Indoor/Outdoor

Stainless Steel Outdoor

Height

8-5/8"

9-3/4"

Width

7-3/8"

Depth

3-3/4"

4-1/4"

	Solar Panel	Charging Unit
Height	3-1/4"	2-1/4"
Width	3"	1-3/4"
Depth	5/8"	1-1/4"

Solar Panel

Charging Unit

Height

3-1/4"

2-1/4"

Width

1-3/4"

Depth

5/8"

1-1/4"

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Specifications

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XC Hybrid Written Specification [44]

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Automatic Controllers - Written Specifications - MasterSpec® [46]

Support

Topic	Title [47]	Rating [48]
FAQs, Troubleshooting	What should I check if the controller has a partial or blank display? >> Read More [49]	1.35
Adjustment, FAQs	Where can I purchase replacement keys for my Hunter controller? >> Read More [50]	2
Adjustment, FAQs, Installation Procedures	How do I program Interval Days on my Hunter X-Core controller? >> Read More [51]	2
FAQs, Troubleshooting	Why won't my controller turn a station or program on? >> Read More [52]	2.5
FAQs	What type of solenoid should I use with Hunter’s battery-operated controllers? >> Read More [53]	3.1
FAQs, Installation Procedures	What is needed for a complete watering program? >> Read More [54]	3.3
FAQs, Installation Procedures	Can I use Hunter’s battery-operated controllers with other manufacturer’s valves? >> Read More [55]	3.65
FAQs, Troubleshooting	Why are my sprinklers not watering? >> Read More [56]	3.7
FAQs, Troubleshooting, Video	Why does my irrigation system finish watering and then start again? >> Read More [57]	4.5
FAQs, Troubleshooting	Is there a list of error codes for Hunter controllers? >> Read More [58]	4.6

XC Hybrid

XC Hybrid

Product Tabs

XC Hybrid Compatible with Solar Panel Kit [1]

Easy Retrieve™ Memory [2]

One touch manual start and advance [3]

Rain sensor bypass [4]

Programmable rain delay [5]

Non-volatile memory [6]

Global Seasonal Adjustment [7]

Delay Between Stations [8]

Sensor Programmability [9]

XC Hybrid Model Chart

Battery Operated Controllers Comparison Chart

XC Hybrid Dimensions Chart

Literature

Manuals

Photos

Specifications

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