Centralus™

The mobile-friendly Centralus irrigation management platform — provides highly secure, comprehensive cloud-based control and monitoring features to new or existing ACC2/ICC2 dial-based controllers. The connectivity allows you to view a controller’s status, change settings, view forecasts, save water, and receive instant notification of important system alarms — all without costly and time-consuming travel and site visits.

  • What's New in Centralus
    Centralus now features a WHAT'S NEW notification in the upper right corner of the screen. When a red dot appears on the bell icon in the upper right of the screen, there is a new

A2C - LTE/LTEM Setup

  • Preparation
    The A2C-LTE-M cellular communication module includes a pre-registered SIM card for use in Hunter controllers only. The card will not work in other devices. This SIM card requires a
  • Facepack Replacement and Data Backup
    To ensure adequate power for the cellular modem, A2C-LTEM (North America) and A2C-CELL-E (international) cellular communication modules for ACC2 controllers require a facepack
  • Antenna Installation
  • Module Installation
    Turn off the controller power using the power switch on the transformer.
  • Configuration and Connection
    The following section describes how to set up the cellular service and add the controller to Centralus software. This process should be completed by the controller owner, who will
  • Software Setup
    Adding the controller to the Centralus software will require a few simple steps. You must have a free Hunter SSO account to add a controller. Learn More NOTE: If you see the

A2C - LTE/LTEM FAQ's

  • Setting up your Own Cell Service
    Customers who plan to use their own service and SIM card (nano) will need to change the SIM card (see the Installation section for SIM insertion) and then change the APN to the
  • Transferring LTE/LTEM Controller & Service
    The Controller and Service ownership belongs to the customer who claims the device. Claiming begins as soon as the controller and Zipit account is set up in the Centralus Software.
  • LTE/LTEM Module FAQ's
    In this support section, you will find short troubleshooting tips and answers to frequently asked questions that will be helpful when using the A2C-LTEM Module to enable cellular

A2C - WIFI Setup

A2C - LAN Setup

I2C - LTE/LTEM Setup

  • Cellkit Installation Guide
    The Cellular Communication Module is used to connect ICC2 Controllers to Hunter’s Centralus™ Irrigation Management Platform. This 4G LTE communication module allows for wide-area
  • Add Controller to Centralus via Cellkit
    To maintain internet connectivity, you must activate a data plan after provisioning the network connection. This process should be completed by the controller owner, who will need
  • Checking Connection Status
    Once the CELLKIT is installed in an ICC2 Controller and powered on, it is ready for connection to the internet. If you need to check on your CONNECTION STATUS or set up your own

I2C - WiFi Setup

  • Installation
    The ICC2 model controller can be upgraded to Centralus software for web-based central control options. Installing the WiFi module kit (WIFIKIT) will allow access to all of the
  • Network Setup
    After all the connections are completed, the WIFIKIT will have a single LED flashing red, which shows it is in connection mode. If the WIFIKIT has previously been connected or
  • LED Usage
    When using the residential central Wi-Fi adapter with the I2C commercial controller, there are some common LED usage lights that will help you determine the communication.
  • Software Setup
  • Compliance and Approvals
    U.S. FCC Statement This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual

I2C - LAN Setup

  • Connection Tips
    Centralus offers three types of connection: WiFi, LAN (local area network), and LTE cell service. Use the three links below to navigate through each section for supporting
  • Add Controller
    Adding an ACC2 or ICC2 controller in the Centralus software is a simple process but will vary depending on the controller model. There are a few requirements before adding to your
  • Conflict Resolution (Controller Programming vs Software Programming)
    Centralus can now detect when critical irrigation schedule settings differ between the software and the field controller. This feature is only available with ACC2 facepack versions
  • Controller List
    The CONTROLLER LIST is an overview of all controllers in your system, displayed as either bars in a list view, or pins on a map. In a mobile view, you can switch between the two
  • Mass Commands
    Centralus provides a quick way to send the same command to many controllers at a time. Currently, this feature only works with the set or cancel Programmable Days Off option, but

I2C - Programming

  • ICC2 - Schedule
    A watering program (SCHEDULE) can be created to operate valves in numerical sequence one at a time. For the controller and its selected program (SCHEDULE) to operate automatically,
  • ICC2 - Adjustment
    The Centralus Irrigation Management Platform offers several ways to send adjustments to your ICC2 Controller. Each controller has an adjustment tab with settings for various water
  • ICC2 - Remote Control
    The Remote Control tab functions much like the Hunter ROAM or ROAM XL remote controls.
  • ICC2 - Flow
    The FLOW tab will display your real-time Current Flow as well as the Flow Totals (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly). This feature easily allows you to manually set a single
  • ICC2 - Permissions
    The PERMISSIONS tab will allow a user to share their controller with a few simple steps. If necessary, the user can delete a controller in this section as well.
  • ICC2 - Settings
    The SETTINGS tab contains high-level information about the controller, plus Advanced settings that the controller will use in irrigation. Controller Information Address

A2C - Programming

  • ACC2 - Start Times
    A watering program (SCHEDULE) can be created to operate valves in numerical sequence one at a time. For the controller and its selected program (SCHEDULE) to operate automatically,
  • ACC2 - Run Times
    When using Centralus Software, you have the ability to change your STATION, BLOCK, and/or DELAY RUN TIMES. There is a maximum run time of 12:00 hrs for all model A2C controllers. 
  • ACC2 - Water Days
    Each program can have different types of WATER DAY schedules, and then have different settings with those types. Programs can be set according to one of the following modes:
  • ACC2 - Stations
    The STATIONS menu allows you to name an individual Station or a Block. A STATION name (20-character limit) can be referenced as the area of that particular zone or the sprinkler
  • ACC2 - Adjustment
    The Centralus Irrigation Management Platform offers several ways to send adjustments to your ACC2 Controller. Each controller has an adjustment tab with settings for various water
  • ACC2 - Remote Control
    The Remote Control tab functions much like the Hunter ROAM or ROAM XL remote controls.  
  • ACC2 - Flow
    The FLOW tab will display your real-time Current Flow as well as the Flow Totals (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly). The two major parts of configuring Flow Operations are the
  • ACC2 - Permissions (Share Controller)
    The PERMISSIONS tab will allow a user to share their controller with a few simple steps. If necessary, the user can delete the user or controller in this section as well.
  • ACC2 - Settings
    The Settings tab contains high-level information about the controller, plus Advanced settings that the controller will use in irrigation.To access these features, follow the steps
  • Crewmember & Group Setup
    The Centralus Software allows you to add CREWMEMBERS to your organization and provides functions for managing teams of people and controllers. A Crewmember can access one or more
  • Delete a Crewmember
    If a crew member is no longer part of the organization, you can locate their name on the Crewmember list and remove.
  • System Off
    Use the CONTROLLER OFF feature to stop manual/automatic watering commands, set programmable days off (1-180 days), and set controller off.Sign in to your CENTRALUS ACCOUNT.Select a
  • Text Message Alerts (SMS)
    Under System Settings, you have the ability to enter a mobile phone number to which SMS text alerts will be sent. Depending on your controller model, different text message
  • Alarms
    The controller will store up to 250 alarm logs, with date and time, beginning with the most recent alarm. When the Text Message Alerts are set up, you can receive one of the below
  • Purchase/View Subscription
    The MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS feature will allow you to access service plan information on any ACC2 controller that is connected using the LTE cell module. For this setup, the LTE
  • Cancel Subscription
    If a customer claims and purchases a subscription for an A2C-LTE device and no longer wants to have ownership of the device, there is the option to cancel the subscription. When a
  • Billing History/Invoices
    The BILLING HISTORY will show the event (invoice paid) that is a sum of all controllers for that specific date with an amount. Use the steps below to access your billing history
  • Edit Payment Details
    Sign in to your CENTRALUS ACCOUNT. Click on the MENU icon (). Click on MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS. Click on your account NAME on the upper right-hand side of the screen. If
  • Error Communicating with Server
    Centralus will try for several minutes to establish communications with a controller if it does not respond immediately. The spinner will show that it is still trying.  If the
  • General FAQ
    This section provides troubleshooting tips and answers to frequently asked questions that will be helpful when using the ICC2 and ACC2 Controllers with the Centralus Irrigation
  • Add to Mobile Home Screen
    It most cases, when using your mobile device, it is easier to navigate when a bookmark is added to your home screen. Please view the steps below for both the iPhone or Android
  • Releasing Controller to New User
    After setting up an ACC2 or ICC2 controller in your Centralus account, you may choose to release the controller (serial number) to another user. This will require the controller's
  • LTE Module FAQ
    In this support section, you will find short troubleshooting tips and answers to frequently asked questions that will be helpful when using the A2C-LTEM Module to enable cellular
  • Update Firmware
    Firmware is the software operating system inside a controller or communication module. Centralus wants you to have the latest operating system for optimum performance, and if it

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