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Solar Sync

OWNER'S MANUAL

Solar Sync Sensor

Wired and Wireless Solar Sync Models

Evapotranspiration Sensor
for Compatible Hunter Controllers

Summary of Contents for Solar Sync

Page 1: ...Solar Sync OWNER S MANUAL Solar Sync Sensor Wired and Wireless Solar Sync Models Evapotranspiration Sensor for Compatible Hunter Controllers ...

Page 2: ...3 Key Benefits 4 System Overview and Operation 5 System Installation 5 Choosing the Sensor Location 6 Wireless Solar Sync Sensor Components 6 Wireless Solar Sync Receiver Components 7 Wired Solar Sync Components 7 Installing the Sensor 8 Installing the Receiver 8 Maintaining the Sensor 9 System and Controller Wiring 9 Wiring the Sensor Receiver to Hunter Controllers 10 Manual Pairing the Wireless ...

Page 3: ...our Hunter controller to enable smart control using local weather readings that tailor watering schedules to actual on site conditions 3 Optional Quick Response Innovative technology that turns off the irrigation system immediately rather than after detecting a fixed amount of rain No calibration is required 4 Freeze Sensor Designed to keep the irrigation system from operating when temperatures dr...

Page 4: ...ar radiation and temperature and calculates the daily evapotranspiration ET factor for irrigation This represents the amount of water lost by the plants due to local climatic conditions which needs to be replaced by irrigation System Overview and Operation Enter a midsummer watering program in your controller per the programming instructions in the Owner s Manual provided with your controller The ...

Page 5: ... unobstructed sun and rainfall but not in the path of sprinkler spray The sensor gutter mount can also be used as an optional mounting method The gutter mount allows the sensor to be mounted directly to the edge of a gutter Place the Solar Sync sensor where it can receive full exposure to the sun System Installation PM AM Note ...

Page 6: ...s The Solar Sync receiver is designed to be mounted on the wall next to the controller or mounted in an available knockout on the side of the controller Wireless Solar Sync Sensor Components The Wireless Solar Sync includes a downward facing antenna that communicates with the receiver Wireless antenna ...

Page 7: ...e gutter mount To mount the Solar Sync using the wall bracket A use the screws provided to attach the sensor To mount the Solar Sync using the gutter mount B tighten the locking screw over the edge of a rain gutter The sensor needs to be oriented upright C and the swivel bracket can be moved for mounting on angled surfaces Loosen the locknut and screw to install at the desired angle and retighten ...

Page 8: ...icals or abrasives on the dome Installing the Receiver The Solar Sync receiver A can be installed either on the wall using the mounting bracket C provided or by using an available knockout in the controller cabinet Mount the receiver to the wall using the screws provided near your controller Mount the receiver on the side of your controller using the extender B provided in any available knockout S...

Page 9: ...he Advanced Features position to complete setup ACC controllers Connect the black and green wires to the corresponding black and green ET terminals Use features at the Set Sensor Operation dial position on ACC to complete setup ACC2 controllers Connect the black and green wires to the corresponding black and green Solar Sync terminals Use Devices and Sensor Response operations on ACC2 to complete ...

Page 10: ...ansmission Initialize Communication Manually Between Wireless Receiver and Sensor 1 After the receiver s green and black wires are connected see Wiring the Sensor Receiver to Hunter Controllers section restore power to the controller The red LED in the center of the wireless receiver will turn on and stay solid for 10 seconds indicating that it is searching for a signal from a wireless sensor 2 Wh...

Page 11: ... mode until communication with the sensor is re established which may be up to 60 minutes maximum Performing the steps listed above to validate receiver sensor communication will remove the controller from rain shutoff mode and restore the programmed irrigation schedule Note Validate Receiver Sensor Communication or Readdress Press and hold the spindle on the wireless sensor The LED on the wireles...

Page 12: ...g the controller to use Solar Sync we recommend that you leave it alone for a few days to gather sun and temperature data If necessary there are two ways to make adjustments If you find an individual zone is wetter or drier than the rest of the site simply increase or decrease the amount of run time entered in the controller for that station When making adjustments to program run times make sure t...

Page 13: ...r the Solar Sync settings need to be adjusted A Seasonal Adjustment too low Make sure the controller dial is in the RUN position Increase the value on the Water Adjustment scale 10 is max Once the setting is changed the controller will immediately be updated with the new Seasonal Adjustment Increase the Water Adjustment setting until the desired Seasonal Adjustment is shown If you max out the Wate...

Page 14: ... month high temperature not the highest temperature for July Based upon the general description of your region Region based on A through C If the average July ET is is 0 17 4 3 mm or less per day If the average temperature for July is 65 75 F 18 24 C U S Northern States Coastal Regions Region If the average July ET is 0 18 0 23 4 6 5 8 mm per day If the average temperature for July is 75 85 F 24 2...

Page 15: ...age shown When programming the controller the run times should be entered that represent peak season watering schedules If the Solar Sync is adjusting to the appropriate Seasonal Adjustment value but the run time for a particular station appears to be too long or short adjust the station run time in the controller program Controller Run Time in Peak Summer July for Northern Hemisphere January for ...

Page 16: ...from Region 4 to 3 for example Seasonal Adjustment too high Region is too low Water Adjustment setting is too high Make sure the controller dial is in the RUN position Decrease the value on the Water Adjustment scale default setting is 5 Once the setting is changed the controller will immediately be updated with the new Seasonal Adjustment Decrease the Water Adjustment setting until the desired Se...

Page 17: ...ith sensor switch in bypass Solar Sync s automated Seasonal Adjustment cannot be deactivated by the Bypass switch The Bypass switch only controls the Rain Freeze shutoff function of the Solar Sync Use controller delay feature To access the Solar Sync Delay setting Step 1 Place the dial in the RUN position Then press and hold the button Next rotate the dial to the Solar Sync position Finally releas...

Page 18: ... are encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly a...

Page 19: ...onforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 L appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 L utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement CE Hereby Hunter Industries declares that the rad...

Page 20: ...ES Built on Innovation 1940 Diamond Street San Marcos CA 92078 USA hunterindustries com Helping our customers succeed is what drives us While our passion for innovation and engineering is built into everything we do it is our commitment to exceptional support that we hope will keep you in the Hunter family of customers for years to come Gene Smith President Landscape Irrigation and Outdoor Lightin...

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