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Underhill   ICC   Decoder   Module   Troubleshooting   Guide   

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Troubleshooting   Guide   

   

This   troubleshooting   guide   represents   common   field   conditions   and   questions   related   to   

the   ICC   Decoder   Module.      Review   the   list   of   “Observed   Field   Conditions”   in   the   table   of   
contents   below   and   then   scroll   to   the   corresponding   page.   

Table   of   Contents   

1)   “I   cannot   water   any   stations   from   the   Underhill   ICC   Decoder   module”.   ...................   3

   

2)   “Some   of   the   stations   connected   to   the   Underhill   ICC   Decoder   module   will   not   
irrigate   either   manually   or   from   a   programmed   start   time”.   ............................................   8

   

3)   “The   Hunter   ICC   is   only   capable   of   managing   32   stations   with   Hunter   station   
modules.      How   can   it   manage   up   to   48   stations   with   an   Underhill   ICC   Decoder   
Module”?   ..............................................................................................................................................   8

   

4)   “I   have   an   8-­‐station   Hunter   ICC   in   which   7   stations   are   used.      This   installation   
also   has   an   Underhill   2Wire   module   in   the   second   station   module   space   and   I   

cannot   operate   station   08   from   the   2Wire   Decoder”.   ..........................................................   9

   

5)   “The   Hunter   ICC   is   using   11   stations   with   two   station   modules   and   this   
installation   also   has   an   Underhill   2Wire   module   in   the   third   space.      I   cannot   

operate   stations   12-­‐16”.   .................................................................................................................   9

   

6)   “When   operating   a   manual   “test”   sequence   on   the   Hunter   ICC,   stations   will   turn   

“On”   for   about   15-­‐25   seconds,   but   then   turn   off   and   move   to   the   next   station   and   
repeat   the   same   condition.      The   red   LED   “Error”   light   illuminates.”   ..............................   9

   

7)   “I’m   having   difficulty   in   programming   a   decoder   beyond   32   stations.”   .................   10

   

8)   “The   Hunter   ICC   continuously   displays   an   “ERR”   message   when   irrigating   any   
station   manually   or   from   a   scheduled   start.      All   of   the   stations   are   operating   
without   any   issues.      Why   does   this   occur?”   ............................................................................   11

   

9)   “There   are   two   solenoids   sharing   a   single   decoder.      All   other   stations   operate,   
but   neither   one   of   these   valves   will   operate   in   a   Manual   or   scheduled   irrigation   

mode.”   .................................................................................................................................................   12

   

10)   “I   have   one   or   more   stations   that   won’t   operate.      How   can   I   troubleshoot   this   
field   issue?”   .......................................................................................................................................   13

   

11)   “I   just   replaced   the   Underhill   ICC   decoder   module,   do   I   need   to   reprogram   all   of   
the   decoders?”   .................................................................................................................................   13

   

Summary of Contents for ICC 2 Wire

Page 1: ...rate station 08 from the 2Wire Decoder 9 5 The Hunter ICC is using 11 stations with two station modules and this installation also has an Underhill 2Wire module in the third space I cannot operate sta...

Page 2: ...m the Hunter ICC controller I need to add a new station which I connected to the wire path for the master valve with a decoder but the station does not operate I can hear the solenoids buzzing but nei...

Page 3: ...erly and operating a Locate press and hold the Reset button on the ICC Decoder Module as shown for approximately 10 seconds The Green Accept LED should blink on and off for approximately 15 20 seconds...

Page 4: ...r If the station does not operate remove a decoder from a valve box assuming it has already been programmed and connect the red and black decoder wires into the L1 L2 terminals on the ICC Decoder modu...

Page 5: ...y be displayed as 100 Ohms or higher Replace the solenoid if needed e If after attempting steps 3 4 without success remove AC power and the 9 volt back up battery if it exists from the ICC controller...

Page 6: ...d local distributor 2 Is a 8 or 10 bare copper wire terminated in the Ground terminal to a ground rod or ground plate if only the ICC Decoder Module is installed If the ICC controller is being used wi...

Page 7: ...ire connection using the included 3M DBRY connectors for a waterproof wire connection 5 If after all of these tasks the error LED on the decoder module continues to remain on then use a multi meter an...

Page 8: ...it to station 10 s location and try again If it does not operate there is a break in the 2Wire com path and a you ll need a digital Clamp Meter Underhill p n TW DCM to determine where the break has oc...

Page 9: ...en programed from 12 16 and re program to stations higher than the last station using station decoders Confirm their operation by operating in MANUAL mode once re installed Observed Field Condition 6...

Page 10: ...ble Causes The Hunter ICC controller and the Underhill ICC decoder module are not synchronized or something has occurred to the programming function in the ICC decoder module How to Troubleshoot 1 Tur...

Page 11: ...ted to a Roam or Roam XL hand held receiver or Solar Sync How to Troubleshoot Verify if a blue colored capacitor has been installed on the Hunter ICC s power module Generally if this capacitor is miss...

Page 12: ...wires of the decoder into either one of these connections Attach the two yellow wires of the decoder to a known working solenoid Attempt to operate the corresponding station number manually from the H...

Page 13: ...id before moving to the next troubleshooting task 3 Disconnect the decoder and use a known working solenoid typically a spare service part Temporarily disconnect the 2Wire path from the ICC decoder mo...

Page 14: ...you see the green LED flash see figure below Then turn the main menu knob on the Hunter ICC to the RUN position and observe the green LED flashing again Press and hold the Reset Button on the ICC Dec...

Page 15: ...ire reprogramming Observed Field Condition 14 I m new to this site and there are no As built drawings denoting the valve locations I can t locate or irrigate some stations Will a cable detector I use...

Page 16: ...erify the decoder has been programmed to the appropriate station number and retry If the valve operates as well as the master valve then trench and bury the temporary 2Wire path Observed Field Conditi...

Page 17: ...ne of more has a defective decoder and or solenoid Remember as a solenoid reaches end of life it has more resistance drawing excessive current How To Troubleshoot Damaged decoders typically take a low...

Page 18: ...module Using the clamp meter and clamp around one of the conductors on the 2Wire path then operate station 01 manually from the ICC controller Write down the mA value displayed on the clamp meter and...

Page 19: ...d from the L1 L2 terminals and connected directly to the 24 volt terminal block of the Hunter ICC power module This is done with the 120 volt power to the ICC controller Off Stations will not operate...

Page 20: ...he field Temporarily disconnect station 07 decoder and re attach the 2Wire path essentially bypassing station 07 2 Operate station 08 and others and confirm they operate individually If they do then r...

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