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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 hours Start Times: Allows 1 to 4 start times to
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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Activating the Battery
The X-Core controller has a mode that no longer requires the battery tab. The controller instead goes into a hibernation mode after 30 seconds. The screen will reactivate after
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Replacing the Battery
A high-energy lithium battery is included with your X-Core controller. The battery allows the user to remotely program the controller without connecting AC power. It is also used
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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 Watering Day Schedule
Setting Specific Days of the Week to Water Step 1 Turn the dial to the WATER DAYS position.
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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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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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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