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Summary of Contents for Hunter X-CORE XC-800I
- Page 1 X-CORE ® Residential Irrigation Controller Owner’s Manual and Programming Instructions...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
............23 Manually Bypassing the Weather Sensor ........13 Manually Run a Single Station ..........24 CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR ....14 One - Touch Manual Start and Advance ........24 Installing Solar Sync Sensor............14 ADVANCED FEATURES ............25 Installing the Wireless Solar Sync® ..........14 Programmable Sensor Override ..........25... -
Page 4: X-Core Components
X-CORE COMPONENTS LCD Display Allows user to set each valve station run time from 1 minute to 4 hours Run Times Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each program Start Times Station Number Indicates currently selected station number Program Designator Identifies program (A, B, or C) in use Day of the Week... - Page 5 X-CORE COMPONENTS Indoor Model Outdoor Model (Internal Transformer Included) Note: Plug may look different from illustration Terminal block for -E (International models only)
- Page 6 Use to attach transformer, sensor, and valve wires from their source to the controller Reset Button Use to reset the controller (located on right side of controller) Allows for connection of Hunter SmartPort and Hunter Remote Controls ® Sensor Bypass Switch Ignores “Clik”...
- Page 7 X-CORE COMPONENTS Dial Settings Normal dial position for all controller automatic and manual operation Allows current day and clock time to be set Current Time/Day Allows 1 to 4 start times to be set in each program Start Times Allows user to set each valve station run time from 1 minute to 4 hours Run Times Allows the user to select interval days to water Water Days...
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Page 8: Mounting The Controller To Wall
MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER TO WALL NOTE: The indoor version of the X-Core is not water- proof or weather-resistant, and must be installed indoors or in a protected area. 1. Secure one screw into the wall. Install screw anchors if attaching to drywall or masonry wall. -
Page 9: Connecting Valves And Transformer
CONNECTING VALVES AND TRANSFORMER Installation of the X-Core should only be done by trained personnel. Valve 4 1. Route valve wires between the control valve location and controller. 2. At valves, attach a common wire to either solenoid wire on all Valve 3 valves. -
Page 10: Activating The Battery
ACTIVATING THE BATTERY After installing your X-Core, make sure to remove the battery contact insulator to allow the X-Core to keep time in the event of a power outage. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. -
Page 11: Connecting A Master Valve
CONNECTING A MASTER VALVE 1. At the Master Valve, attach the common wire to either solenoid NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a wire of the valve. Attach a separate control wire to the remaining master valve installed in your irrigation system. A solenoid wire. -
Page 12: Connecting A Pump Start Relay
CONNECTING A PUMP START RELAY The controller should be mounted at least a 15 ft (4.5 m) away from NOTE: Complete this section only if you have a both the pump start relay and pump to minimize any potential pump start relay installed. A pump start relay is electrical interference. -
Page 13: Connecting A Hunter "Clik" Weather Sensor
AUTO CYCLE or by activating the system using the One Touch AUTO CYCLE (See page 22). During the Manual cycle, pressing the top spindle on the Hunter 24VAC sensor will interrupt watering. -
Page 14: Connecting A Hunter Solar Sync Et Sensor
(ET), or the rate at which plants and turf use the Water Adjust setting as needed (see page 14 for explanation of water, and also includes Hunter Rain Clik and Freeze Clik technology Water Adjust setting). that will shut down irrigation when it rains and/or during freezing Installing the Wireless Solar Sync®... -
Page 15: Region
CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR Region Use the following table for choosing your region (reference below). You can use methods A, B or C to help you choose which region is For accurate Solar Sync measurements, the controller needs to best for your area: be programmed for the average peak season ET for your region. -
Page 16: Water Adjustment
CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET SENSOR Uninstalling a Solar Sync Sensor Water Adjustment The Water Adjustment is a 1 to 10 scale that allows for easy If a Solar Sync sensor has been installed on the X-Core controller, then the seasonal adjust value used by the controller will be adjustment of the Seasonal Adjust value from the Solar Sync ET Sensor. -
Page 17: Calibration/Setup
CONNECTING A HUNTER SOLAR SYNC ET 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 conditions (including sensor location, amount of direct sunlight available to the sensor, reflective heat from surrounding structures, etc), the initial setting may require adjustment in order to arrive at the desired performance. -
Page 18: Solar Sync Delay Feature
SOLAR SYNC DELAY FEATURE To change the existing Delay days setting: Solar Sync Delay for X-CORE® The delay feature is accessible only after the installation 1. Open the Solar Sync Delay menu by pressing the button and rotating the dial to Solar Sync Settings and release the of the Solar Sync. -
Page 19: Connecting A Hunter Remote
® 4. Attach the red, white, and blue SmartPort wires to the Hunter Remotes) allows for fast and easy use of the Hunter controls. controller terminal as shown below: The Hunter remotes make it possible for you to operate the system •... -
Page 20: Programming The Controller
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER The X-Core display shows the time and day when the controller is NOTE: A basic programming rule is that whatever idle. The display changes when the dial is rotated to indicate the symbol or character is flashing will be the item specific programming information to enter. -
Page 21: Setting The Program Start Time(S)
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Setting the Program Start Time(s) Setting Station Run Times START TIMES 1. Turn the dial to the START TIMES position. 1. Turn the dial to RUN TIMES position. RUN TIMES 2. The factory preset is set on program A. If 2. -
Page 22: Selecting Odd Or Even Days To Water
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER Setting Event Day(s) Off Selecting Odd or Even Days to Water The X-Core allows you to program a No Water Day(s). This feature This feature uses numbered day(s) of the month for watering is useful to inhibit watering on specific day(s). For example, if you instead of specific days of the week (odd days: 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.;... -
Page 23: Programmable Rain Off
2. Press the button as many times as needed to set the number of days off When using a Hunter “Clik” weather sensor, the Seasonal (up to 7 days). Adjustment value can be adjusted as described. 3. Turn the dial back to the RUN position at... -
Page 24: Manually Run A Single Station
PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER One - Touch Manual Start and Advance Manually Run a Single Station You can also activate all stations to water without using the dial. 1. Turn dial to MANUAL – MANUAL-ONE STATION ONE STATION position. 1. Hold down the button for 2 seconds. -
Page 25: Advanced Features
Instead of having to check each field wiring circuit disable the sensor for the station shown. for potential problems, you can use the Hunter Quick Check circuit ON = Sensor enabled test procedure. To initiate the Quick Check test procedure:... -
Page 26: Easy Retrieve® Program Memory
ADVANCED FEATURES Easy Retrieve® Program Memory Programmable Delay Between Stations The X-Core is capable of saving the preferred watering program This feature allows the user to insert a delay between stations when into memory for retrieval at a later time. This feature allows for a one station turns off and the next one turns on. -
Page 27: Clik Delay Instructions
Programs, will operate during a Clik Delay event. SENSOR DAYS LEFT NOTE: Use caution when using the programmable Clik Delay feature with Hunter Wind-Clik®, Freeze-Clik®, Soil- Clik, and freeze component of Solar Sync and Rain/Freeze Clik as the Clik Delay will become active AFTER Clik Event 4. -
Page 28: Hidden Features
HIDDEN FEATURES Program Customization The X-Core is factory configured with three independent programs (A, B, C) with four start times each for different plant type requirements. The X-Core can be customized to display only one program and one start time, hiding extra unneeded programs and start times to ease programming. -
Page 29: Cycle And Soak
HIDDEN FEATURES (CONTINUED) Cycle and Soak Setting the Cycle Time: The Cycle and Soak feature allows you to split a station’s run Initially Station 1 will be displayed. To access other stations, press time into more usable, shorter watering durations. This feature button. - Page 30 HIDDEN FEATURES (CONTINUED) Accessing the Soak Menu: Once the desired station is displayed, the user can use button to increase or decrease the Soak time. Once the desired Cycle times for each station have been The user can set the Soak time from 1 minute to 4 hours programmed, the Cycle time can be accessed by pressing the in 1 - minute increments.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Causes Solutions The controller is continuously watering Too many start times have been Only one start time is necessary to activate a program programmed (refer to Setting the Program Start Times on page 18) There is no display Check AC power wiring Correct any errors The display reads “No AC”... - Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Causes Solutions Display shows a station is running but The sensor is interrupting irrigation, Check the sensor override status (see page 23) icons are flashing however the station has been programmed to override the sensor Automatic irrigation does not start at •...
- Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Causes Solutions Seasonal Adjust seems high • Region too low Decrease the value of the Water Adjustment setting. If you minimize the Water Adjustment scale at 1 and • Water Adjustment setting too high still require reduced seasonal adjustment, move up one Region (from 2 to 3, for example) and start at Water Adjustment setting 5.
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Page 34: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Specifications Electrical Specifications • Station Run Times: 0 to 4 hours in 1-minute increments • Transformer input 120 VAC ±10% 60 Hz (230 VAC ±10% 50/60 Hz International Models) • 3 Independent Watering Programs • Transformer Output: 24 VAC 1.0 amp •... -
Page 35: Certificate Of Conformity To European Directives
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hunter Industries could void your authority to operate this equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 36 Hunter Industries Incorporated © 2018 Hunter Industries Incorporated 1940 Diamond Street San Marcos, California 92078 USA LIT-397 EN I 6/20 • www.hunterindustries.com...
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