Pilot Controller Systems

  • Overview
    The PILOT controller features a large display for system status as well as function buttons for the most used features. NOTE: Settings are saved automatically, so there is no need
  • Equipment, Tools, & Included Supplies
    Equipment Included:Pilot FC or IH controllerHunter #2 Phillips screwdriverPedestal mounting template with hardwarePilot FC or IH ManualKeysAdditional Tools & Supplies Required:7/16
  • Concrete Pad
    Considerations for Placement of the Concrete Pad115v or 230 VAC power should be availableFlight path of golf balls, golf cart travel, and other moving hazards should be avoided.Do
  • Controller & Wiring
    Electrical Data for Pilot FC & IH Model ControllersFC (Field Controller) ModelPower TypeRegionVoltage and FrequencyCurrentPrimary Power (Input)US & Canada100 to 132 VAC, 50/60 Hz1
  • Schedule Irrigation
    Schedules are lists of sprinklers, valves, or blocks (Blocks) that start watering at a pre-determined time. Sprinklers and valves are often called stations. Schedules can also
  • Blocks
    Blocks are groups of between two and ten stations that will run simultaneously. This programming is used to shorten irrigation time when your system has enough hydraulic capacity.
  • Manual Irrigation
    Manual irrigation is used to manually start schedules or stations. Both automatic schedules (Schedule Irrigation) and manual-only schedules (those with water days set to manual)
  • Seasonal Adjustment
    Seasonal adjustment is used to adjust Schedules as weather conditions change quickly and the season progresses. Runtime Adjustment: Change runtimes for stations in selected
  • Quick View
    When no stations are running Quick View shows both the current time and the next scheduled start time. When sprinklers are running they will be displayed with the remaining minutes
  • Rain Shutdown
    Rain shutdown prevents schedules from starting automatically when it is raining. After it rains, there may be no need to water for a while; rain shutdown can be set to prevent
  • View Logs
    The controller maintains three sets of logs. Controller Log: This log records events that affect the controller. It is a high-level log that indicates when major changes are made
  • EasyRetrieve™
    Settings contain several controller and station settings from viewing module info to central control data. Knowing where to go to navigate through this setting is important to
  • Recall Schedules using EasyRetrieve™
  • Module Information
    Module InformationThe Pilot controller is made with several components or modules. Each module has its own version indicating when it was manufactured. Occasionally it may be
  • Date and Time
    The controller settings section is where users can edit the current date and time, station delays, contrast, and sound or create a password to edit anything in the controller. 
  • Delay Between Stations
    Controller Settings The controller settings section is where users can edit the current date and time, station delays, contrast, and sound or create a password to edit anything in
  • Password
    Password The password prevents unauthorized changes to certain Pilot controller settings such as automatic schedules. The first time a Pilot controller is used it will not have a
  • Contrast and Sound
    Adjusting the display contrast can make the display easier to read under certain lighting conditions. And if customers do not prefer hearing a beeping noise when pressing buttons
  • Pilot Controller Number
    Central Control Pilot controllers can be used as stand-alone controllers as well as part of a central control system. When used as part of a central control system all controllers
  • Communication Modules
    Communication Modules When the Pilot controller is used as part of a central control system all controllers on the site are linked together and managed by a central computer. To
  • Central Control Testing
    The Pilot field controller has several communication test features. Available tests will depend on the type of communications module(s) installed.
  • Optimized Tables
    Optimized Tables When watering using flow-optimized schedules from the central computer, the central control sends a list of flow-optimized events to the field controller. The
  • Master Valve
    Sometimes using a mastervalve or pump start relay is required for your irrigation system to operate. To enable or disable a mastervalve or pump start relay on the Pilot System you
  • Watering Mode
    Pilot controllers have two styles of programming. They have an “Event” and “FCP” (Field Controller Programmer) styles of programming. Event programming is the complete program from
  • Irrigation Stop
    Irrigation Stop is used when you want a specific controller to not irrigate anymore past a specific time. This is extremely helpful when players and irrigation interact.
  • Reset Data
  • Updating Firmware
  • Reset Data Pilot FI
    The Field Interface or FI is the middleman for communication between the computer with Pilot CCS and the controllers in the field. If you need to clear the memory on the FI and
  • Updating the Firmware on a Pilot FI
  • FC Power on Self-Test (POST)
    Powering up the Pilot FC field controller initiates the Power on Self-Test (POST). During the POST the first two lights on all modules with indicator lights blink continuously to
  • FC Safety Toggle Switches
    Each station in the controller has a Safety Toggle™ switch. These switches give you the option of turning stations on or off. The switches are on the blue output modules inside the
  • FC Power Module
    The power module receives 24 VAC and has two indicator lights. These lights tell a story of communication and power from the power module to the facepack, station modules, and
  • Program a Two-Way Module
    For the hub to identify two-way modules connected to it, each one must have a unique address. Because the hub can manage up to 999 two-way modules, the addresses range from 1 to
  • View Status
    This diagnostic analyzes a two-way module station to provide detailed status information.
  • View Configuration
    View configuration retrieves the settings from a two-way module along with its version number.
  • Two-Way Module Inventory
    View configuration retrieves the settings from a two-way module along with its version number.
  • View Module Current
    Module current is another great tool to be used when there are overload alarms. You can verify in real-time which module has an overload or less load based on the mA being
  • Wire Test Mode
    The wire test will place a 60 Hz frequency on all output modules and their two-wire paths, to allow wire tracking and fault finding with a standard AC current clamp meter. This is

IH Wiring & Tips

  • Decoder Module Diagnostic LED Lights
    Decoder Module Diagnostic LED LightsEach decoder output module is equipped with diagnostic LED lights. Each light is labeled on the output module. Normal operations of this module
  • Field Wiring
    Proper installation and connection of the two-way module two-wire paths is very important. To learn how to make a proper wire connection please watch the video below.Use only
  • Two-Way Module Surge Protection/Grounding
    IMPORTANT! Do NOT three-way splice PILOT-SGs or loop any two-wire paths. You will have intermittent or constant communication issues if your three-way splice PILOT-SGs or loop any
  • Decoder Stake
    The TWO-WAY MODULE STAKE raises the two-way module off the ground to provide easy access for wireless programming tools (ICD-HP) during routine maintenance, keep wiring and
  • Grounding Controllers
    At the very minimum, the grounding circuit for controllers will include a copper clad steel ground rod, a copper ground plate and 100 pounds/45 kg of PowerSet® earth contact

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