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DUAL

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48M

Two-Wire/Decoder Module

Owner’s Manual and Programming Instructions

For use with I-CORE controller

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Summary of Contents for DUAL 48M

Page 1: ...1 DUAL 48M Two Wire Decoder Module Owner s Manual and Programming Instructions For use with I CORE controller NEW ...

Page 2: ...Intelligent Modular Intuitive For use with ...

Page 3: ...e Specification and Installation 11 Connecting the Two Wire Paths 11 Overview of Decoder Programming 12 Programing Decoder Stations 12 Installing the Decoders 15 Lightning Protection and Grounding 17 DUAL S Installation 17 In Line Surge Arrestor Installation 18 End of Line Surge Arrestor Installation 18 Diagnostics 20 Read Current Function 20 Find Solenoid Function 20 Operating Stations 20 Trouble...

Page 4: ... plate in 6 wide trench perpendicular to shielding wire 8 feet away 36 below ground level Surround plate evenly with PowerSet material Solid bare copper shielding wire Decoder ground wire DUAL 48M id wirE example DUAL 1 DUAL 2 DUAL S ...

Page 5: ...ely 50 wires for conventional installations This can also save labor associated with large numbers of individual wire runs Decoder systems are flexible As long as the two wire path is accessible throughout an irrigation system stations can be added later by inserting additional decoders into the path at any point with minimum disruption of turf and landscape Decoder wire runs can even be spliced a...

Page 6: ...0 m DUAL 2 two station decoder DBR Y 6 waterproof connectors in all two wire path splices DUAL S Placed at end of two wire path max distance to end of two wire path id1 wire 14 Ga 5000 feet 1500 m or ID2 WIRE 12 Ga 7500 feet 2300 m Ground Plate Or ground rod Maximum distance 5000 feet 1500 m to end of two wire path ...

Page 7: ...ing until the module is seated flush with the Power Module to the left 5 Slide the module lock to the locked Power On position The I CORE will apply power to the module and recognize it for decoder use controller maximum station size is now 48 stations NOTE The DUAL48M will display a line open message if the module is installed and no two wire paths and decoders are wired to the controller Install...

Page 8: ...other controller Hunter requires twisted wire meeting the listed specifications on all paths The twist in the wire is an essential part of surge suppression As lightning damage is never covered by warranty it is in the installer s best interest to share what Hunter has learned in nearly two decades of decoder installations by using twisted wire that meets all the above specifications Wire may be s...

Page 9: ...9 Typical Wire Layout Two Two Wire Paths Single Two Wire Path DUAL S Surge suppression NOTE Do not loop the two wire path back to the controller ...

Page 10: ...troller Single Two Wire Path With T Splices ID1 up to 5000ft 1500 m from controller to each end of wire paths iD2 Up to 7 500 ft 2300 m from controller to each end of wire paths NOTE Do not loop the two wire path back to the controller ...

Page 11: ...esents a possible two wire path to the field some systems only use one pair others may use all three 5 Connect the red wire from a twisted pair to a numbered red terminal and connect the blue wire to the blue terminal with the same number Do not connect more than one wire to any of the terminals Do not mix red from one pair with the blue from another pair Keep each pair separate red to red and blu...

Page 12: ... sizes and they may be mixed in the same system The numbered station assignments for each decoder can be programmed for any station by the decoder module depending on the size of the decoder NOTE Do not program the same station number into two different decoders Programing Decoder Stations 1 Turn controller power ON 2 Insert the stripped end of the red wire from a DUAL decoder into one of the two ...

Page 13: ...der 10 Press the button to begin the automatic programming procedure 11 The display will indicate when programming has been completed by showing Programming DONE If the decoder has been accidentally disconnected or malfunctions the display will show Programming ERROR This means the decoder was not programmed check connection and try again 12 If a two station decoder is being programmed use the but...

Page 14: ...bers previously programmed into the decoder the decoder may be reconnected to the Programming Port The station number s will be displayed Conduct the programming procedure outlined above to reprogram the decoder The ICD HP provides the convenience of reprogramming decoders without having to remove them from the two wire path ...

Page 15: ...rs are waterproof but should be installed in a valve box to facilitate future service and increase longevity 3 Locate the two wire path These are the red and blue wires coming from the controller The wire path must be cut to insert decoder wiring unless you are replacing an existing decoder Wire slack for service NOTE Be sure to leave enough slack in the wire path to allow easy connection of the d...

Page 16: ...solenoids up to 100 feet 33 m away greater distances are possible but increase susceptibility to lightning damage 9 Strip the insulation and connect the two black wires from the decoder to the solenoid leads for the first station output If a two station decoder is being installed strip back and connect the two yellow wires to the solenoid leads for the second station output Insert and seal connect...

Page 17: ...es with less than 10 ohms resistance Use grounding electrodes that are UL listed or meet the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Code NEC as well as local codes At minimum the grounding circuit for controllers will include a copper clad steel ground rod or copper ground plate Copper ground rods should have a minimum diameter of 5 8 1 5 cm and a minimum length of 8 feet 2 5 m These are ...

Page 18: ...tors supplied 6 Attach grounding device to the copper wire from DUAL S using manufacturer s installation recommendations Wire to ground hardware must be run at right angles to the two wire path a minimum of 8 feet 2 5 m away from the wire path The ground hardware should not be in the same valve box as the surge suppressor End of Line Surge Arrestor Installation 1 Controller power must be OFF when ...

Page 19: ...erpendicular to shielding wire 8 feet 2 5 m away 36 1 m below ground level Surround plate evenly with PowerSet material End Line Surge Arrestor Installation Decoder ground wire Solid bare copper shielding wire Place ground plate in 6 15 cm wide trench perpendicular to shielding wire 8 feet 2 5 m away 36 1 m below ground level Surround plate evenly with PowerSet material ...

Page 20: ...s typical current draw for a single solenoid Find Solenoid Function The Find Solenoid function allows the users to activate the solenoid of a single station in a mode the produces a chattering sound This function allows for quick identification of valves on the site 1 Use the buttons to select the station you would like to operate in the Find Solenoid mode 2 Press the button once to initiate The m...

Page 21: ...uced setup programming and diagnostic time Faults and Fault Messages Faults Controller display shows Fault This may be followed by a station number The Station Status light on the ICore System Status dashboard will also show a red LED when there has been a decoder fault NOTE Fault light and message are only visible when stations are not running During active irrigation the Fault will not be visibl...

Page 22: ...than the controller will allow the controller will show a Station Fault followed by the station number If the milliamps increase too much when no stations are supposed to be running the controller will show a Fault with no station number 4 Observe the current draw with no stations running Divide the current draw by the number of decoder modules connected to the controller It should be approximatel...

Page 23: ... Too many decoders more than 48 in two wire path Check two wire path red and blue must not touch Verify number of decoders in two wire path Fault with station numbers DUAL48M display with Active Station Cause Corrective Action Current Draw for station too low station number will blink slowly Decoder not programmed Decoder missing damaged or disconnected Solenoid missing damaged or disconnected Pro...

Page 24: ...solenoids are not connected or operational When a healthy decoder and solenoid are activated there is no need for the retry attempts and the station number will not appear to blink If No Stations Will Activate 1 Verify that slide lock is in the Power On position and that power is on to the DUAL48M module display appears 2 Check DUAL48M for Line Open message This means the two wire path is disconne...

Page 25: ...om a decoder Decoder electrical power is not the same as 50 60 Hz power and normal voltmeters may show very low readings to active stations may range from 5 to 14 Volts It is more reliable to keep a known good decoder and a known good solenoid for troubleshooting purposes Controller may temporarily fault Open if only one decoder is connected to the two wire path since standby current may fluctuate...

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Page 28: ...Hunter Industries Incorporated The Irrigation Innovators 2010 Hunter Industries Incorporated 1940 Diamond Street San Marcos California 92078 USA LIT 533 9 10 www hunterindustries com ...

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