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Smart Valve Controller (SVC)

Selecting Interval Watering

With this option you can select interval

watering from 1 to 31 days.

1. With the cursor on day 7, press the

button until the

interval watering

icon and the two calendars appear on the

display.

2. Press the or button to select the

number of days between watering days (1

to 31). This is called the interval.

The controller will water the next Start

Time and will then water at the interval

programmed.

System Off

This function permits the user to shut the

system off for an indefinite period of time.

1. Press the mode button until the

Crossed Sprinkler icon is displayed.

2. Wait 4 seconds and “Off” will appear on

the display. The SVC is now in the System

Off mode and will remain off until it is

turned back on again.

To activate the controller from

the System Off mode:

1. Press the mode button once. The display

will wake up in the System Off mode.

2. Press the mode button again and

“Off” will disappear from the display.

Your controller is now on and will water

automatically based upon the current

program.

Programmable Rain Off

This feature permits the user to stop all

programmed waterings for a designated

period from 1 to 7 days. At the end of the

programmable rain off period, the controller

will resume normal automatic operation.

1. Press the button until the System

Off icon is displayed. Wait 4 seconds and

“OFF” will appear on the display.

2. Press the button and a 1 will be

displayed. The 1 will be blinking at this

point.

3. Press the button as many times as

needed to set the number of days off

desired (up to 7).

Manual Watering

To activate a Manual Watering:

1. Press the button once to display the

Current Time/Day icon.

2. Press and hold the button for two

seconds to display the Manual Watering

icon.

3. Use the or button to adjust the

manual water run time from 1 minute to 4

hours.

4. Release the buttons and the controller will

count down 10 seconds before activating

the manual cycle.

5. The flashing sprinkler icon will appear on

the display when watering is occurring.

To suspend Manual Watering:

1. Press the button until the

System

Off icon is displayed. Wait 4 seconds and

“OFF” will appear on the display.

2. Press the button again and the SVC will

water based upon the current program.

Summary of Contents for SVC-100

Page 1: ... O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N Battery Powered Controllers Full Featured Controllers for Landscape Sites Without a Readily Accessible Electrical Power Supply B a t t e r y P o w ered C O N T R O L L E R S ...

Page 2: ...Troubleshooting 17 Technical Information 17 Product Explanation 17 Wireless Valve System Product Overview 18 Product Features and Benefits 18 Wireless Valve Controller WVC Wireless Valve Programmer WVP Product Comparison 24 Technical Information 25 Product Explanation 25 Product Components 25 Installation 26 Programming 29 Troubleshooting 35 Training Manual Quiz 35 Quiz Answers 36 TABLE OF CONTENT...

Page 3: ...on scenarios in which a battery powered controller would be an ideal solution are 1 An additional valve needs to be added to a system because the zone is hydraulically overloaded due to too many sprinklers installed on the zone 2 Valve wires have been damaged causing a particular valve not to operate The prospect of adding another valve running additional wire or identifying and fixing the damaged...

Page 4: ... well Itʼs also a breeze to program With an easy to read and understand LCD display and easy to understand programming buttons this unit is as easy to program as other Hunter Controllers Providing up to nine start times and run times up to 4 hours the SVC controller is flexible enough to handle schedules needed for standard irrigation practices as well as the scheduling demands needed for applicat...

Page 5: ...ead and a red wire lead The 24 wire leads allow the user to conveniently program the SVC from outside the valve box The SVC 400 comes with 12 of wire to allow connection of up to 4 DC latching solenoids solenoids sold separately Non Volatile Memory Maintains irrigation programs indefinitely The Hunter battery powered controllers have what many of the sophisticated electronic controllers have a non...

Page 6: ...nd efficient installation options save time and money Three different ways to mount the SVC controller gives the installer options to keep the controller up in the valve box out of the mud The three options are 1 Mount to a Hunter Industries valve solenoid using the clip bracket 2 Mount on the side of the valve box using sheet metal screws and the wall pipe bracket 3 Mount on a section of 1 2 PVC ...

Page 7: ...vironment the unit is compact enough to take up very little space in a valve box A good example of the built in ruggedness of the controller is found in something as simple as the 9 volt battery connection not the wire type which can snap or corrode over time but a permanently mounted clip which the battery slides into Vandal Resistant Out of sight out of mind Now you can actually install an irrig...

Page 8: ...lows the user to water on certain days of the week such as Monday Wednesday and Friday or water on a repeating day cycle interval such as every 5 days providing watering flexibility for a drip zone Programmable 0 7 Day Rain Delay No need to return to the controller after it stops raining The SVC allows you to turn off the controller for a predetermined period of time 0 7 days during rainy weather ...

Page 9: ...er from the earliest start time to the latest start time The SVC will also shift or move start times up the cue if times were inadvertently added after empty start time slots up to 9 slots For example after programming is complete the controller will automatically fill the Start 1 slot first and then the 2 slot second and so on making it easier for the user to recheck the times No phantom starts w...

Page 10: ...International Programming Icons Battery Life Status Indicator Max Distance Valve Can be Located from Controller Using 14 UL Wire 100 n a n a n a 10 Programmable Clock for Current Time Standard Weather Sensor switch type Compatible special model only special model only Multi language Instructions on Unit Manual On Off Manual Start Days of the Week Programming Interval Programming 31 days 3 days 30 ...

Page 11: ...unted on a 1 2 13 mm diameter section of plastic pipe Smart Valve Controller SVC Connecting the Battery The SVC uses a standard 9 volt alkaline battery not included to operate the valve and program the controller The life of the battery is determined by the number of valve actuations however under normal conditions the battery should provide at least one full year of service NOTE The SVC has non v...

Page 12: ...he mounting clip and slide it on the end of the mounting adapter Figure 2 To Wire DC Solenoids to the SVC 400 1 Attach the black leads from each solenoid to the single common wire black lead coming from the SVC Secure all wire connections with waterproof connectors 2 Attach one red wire from each solenoid to the corresponding station wire red lead from the SVC The station numbers are identified on...

Page 13: ...System Off icon OFF and on the display To connect a weather sensor to the SVC 1 Cut the yellow wire loop attached to the SVC at approximately the middle of the loop 2 Remove approximately 1 2 13 mm of insulation from each wire Attach each wire to each of the wires of the weather sensor You can mount the rain sensor up to 100 from the SVC 18 gauge minumum wire size 3 Secure wire connections with wa...

Page 14: ...rogramming the Controller The SVC is easy to program The easy to understand icons and push button design allows you to step through the process of programming and activate manual watering with the press of a button The SVC display shows time and day when the button is pressed The button allows you to navigate among programming options During a short period of inactivity the display will shut off t...

Page 15: ...ally based upon the current program Programmable Rain Off This feature permits the user to stop all programmed waterings for a designated period from 1 to 7 days At the end of the programmable rain off period the controller will resume normal automatic operation 1 Press the button until the System Off icon is displayed Wait 4 seconds and OFF will appear on the display 2 Press the button and a 1 wi...

Page 16: ...ime 4 The time will be displayed and the time of day flashing Press the or button to select AM PM or 24 hour Press the to proceed to setting the day of the week 5 The number 1 will be flashing at the bottom of the display indicating the first day of the week Press the or buttons to select the day of the week 1 through 7 corresponding to the day The time and day have now been set Setting Watering S...

Page 17: ... icon and the two calendars appear on the display Smart Valve Controller SVC 2 Press the or button to select the number of days between watering days 1 to 31 This is called the interval The controller will water the next Start Time and will then water at the interval programmed Programming Stations to Operate Together The SVC 400 allows for automatic watering of multiple valves at the same time Up...

Page 18: ...re activating the manual cycle PROGRAMMING THE SVC 400 continued 5 The flashing sprinkler icon will appear on the display when watering is occurring 6 To activate another station use the button to select the station you would like to manually water repeat steps 3 and 4 Note While manual watering is occurring the display will briefly display the station number and the remaining watering time for ea...

Page 19: ...eplace wire connections Rain sensor does not suspend watering 1 Rain sensor problem 1 Verify proper operation of the rain sensor and wire connections Controller waters more than one time 1 Too many start times have been entered 1 One start time activates a complete cycle see Setting Start Times DIMENSIONS 3 25 diameter x 2 high OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Station run time 0 to 240 minutes in 1 minute...

Page 20: ...control unit is fully submersible and waterproof up to 12 feet making it rugged enough to withstand whatever water mud and debris might be found in a valve box environment And with all installed components hidden away safely underground and out of view only the Wireless Valve System can claim to be truly vandal resistant The Wireless Valve System also consists of a portable wireless programmer tha...

Page 21: ...ty When the irrigation program is finished the battery powered controller sends a very short negative pulse to the DC latching solenoid causing the plunger to drop This allows the upper chamber to fill with water causing the diaphragm to seal against the seat and close the valve Short pulses consume very little battery power allowing a battery powered controller to work for many many cycles The Hu...

Page 22: ...with the Hunter DC latching solenoid Also the versatile WVC controller operates most other manufacturers irrigation valves with the use of a compatible DC latching solenoid on the valve making it a very universal controller Rugged and Compact Design Big things come in small packages Built tough the Hunter battery powered controllers are designed to last many years in harsh environments Designed fo...

Page 23: ...warranty by Hunter communicates to our customers that the WVC wireless battery powered system stands up to the environment The end user can be assured of a quality product with a guarantee of dependable operation Remotely Program WVC Controllers Using Hand Held WVP Programmer up to 100 Away Wireless communication from across the street Make it wireless and make it as user friendly as possible That...

Page 24: ...ng for each zone This means that each valve is set up with its own start time run time and day schedule This important feature can be used for various types of plants that have completely separate watering requirements such as turf or shrubs and trees shrubs on drip Plus each zone has the ability to water up to nine start times per day The user has complete flexibility with watering schedules for ...

Page 25: ...Multi language Capability Program controller in four languages These battery powered controllers have integrated international requirements into their design Each unit uses internationally recognized icons Instructions are affixed to the back of the unit in four different languages English Spanish French and Italian AM PM or 24 Hour Clock Settings Choose your favorite method of designating time Th...

Page 26: ... Operated from One Controller Battery Life Status Indicator Maximum Distance Valve Located from Controller Using 14 UL Wire 100 30 80 n a Non Volatile Program Memory Standard Weather Sensor switch type Compatible Multi language Capability Manual On Off Manual Start Independent Station Programming A B C programs Days of the Week Programming Interval Programming 31 days 14 days 7 days 7 days AM PM o...

Page 27: ... in getting acquainted with the different options available 1 WVC Body The WVC controller is designed to be dirt tolerant waterproof and submersible to 12 feet 2 External Antennae Flexible rubber antennae for radio communication 3 9 Volt Battery Holder The WVC is designed to operate on a single 9 volt alkaline battery The battery easily snaps into the battery holder 4 Wires for DC Latching Solenoi...

Page 28: ...g set Allows user to set run times from 1 minute to 4 hours 5 Start Times Icon indicates when Start Times are being set Allows the user to set 1 to 9 start times 6 Start Time Number Indicates the start time number from 1 to 9 7 Water Days Allows the user to select individual days to water or a selected number of days between waterings interval 8 Crossed Rain Drop Indicates that watering will NOT o...

Page 29: ...one full year of service NOTE The WVC has non volatile memory that allows the battery to be removed without losing any program information To install the battery 1 Unscrew the rear half of the WVC body to gain access to the battery compartment 2 Snap the battery into the battery holder NOTE The battery holder is designed so that the battery can only be inserted one way 3 Make sure no water is insi...

Page 30: ...ramming and manual operations with individual WVC controllers even though other controllers may be in the surrounding area The unique address is a 3 digit number from 000 to 999 Once the address is set you must remember the ID for future operation Refer to the WVP Ownerʼs Manual for detailed programming instructions Below Ground Installation For maximum radio range position WVC as high as possible...

Page 31: ...alve box Valve Box Mounting Method Figure 2 1 Position the universal mounting adapter on the side of the valve box Make sure that the bracket is positioned so that the controller does not interfere with the top of the valve box cover 2 Drive two screws to secure the adapter to the side of the valve box 3 Attach the WVC to the mounting clip and slide it on the end of the mounting adapter Figure 2 S...

Page 32: ... the display is used to establish radio contact with WVC controllers send retrieve program information conduct manual watering and establish unique addresses for each controller Programming Mode Communication Mode While in the programming mode pressing the button will step through the programming modes of operation in the following order 1 Current Time Date 2 Set Time Date 3 Set Watering Start Tim...

Page 33: ... to program Start Time s Run Time and Water Day s The button allows you to quickly navigate among programming options Setting Watering Start Times 1 Push the button until the Start Watering Times icon is displayed The display will show the station number start time number and the start time 2 Press the button to navigate to the station number Use the or button to change the station number 3 Press ...

Page 34: ...erval setup will advance back to specific days of the week to water 4 Use the button to advance to the next station number The controller will water at the next Start Time and will then water at the interval programmed Transmitting Receiving Data All program information and manual watering is conducted with the WVP and individual WVC controllers using radio signals Under normal conditions these op...

Page 35: ...cating that radio communication is being made with the WVC When the last dashed line illuminates data transmission is completed and the WVP will beep twice indicating that data transmission was successful 4 All current program information and battery life status from the WVC can now be reviewed with the WVP by squeezing the Transmit Receive button once which returns the unit to the programming mod...

Page 36: ...rogrammable Rain Off This feature permits the user to stop all programmed waterings for a designated period from 1 to 7 days At the end of the programmable rain off period the controller will resume normal automatic operation 1 Press the button until the System Off icon is displayed 2 Press the button and a 1 will be displayed The 1 will be blinking at this point 3 Press the button as many times a...

Page 37: ... wire leads 8 To hook up a sensor to the unit the ______ _____ wire that is attached to the SVC unit is attached to the wire leads of the sensor with waterproof connectors Wireless Valve System PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS There is no display 1 Display is off 2 Battery is dead 1 Press any button for 1 second 2 Replace the battery Display indicates watering but none is occurring 1 No water pressure 2 F...

Page 38: ...r languages are _________ __________ _________ and __________ 13 If the display is not illuminated and there is battery power the display will be activated by holding down _____ button for approximately ______ second 14 The Hunter Wireless Valve System contains a Wireless Valve ____________ WVC and a Wireless Valve __________ WVP 15 The WVC comes in _______ station and ______ station configuration...

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Page 40: ...tries Incorporated The Irrigation Innovators 2004 Hunter Industries Incorporated 1940 Diamond Street San Marcos California 92069 TEL 1 760 744 5240 FAX 1 760 744 7461 www HunterIndustries com P N 700885 LIT 344 1 04 ...

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