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Observed   Field   Condition   

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”.   

   

Possible   Reasons   

The   Underhill   Decoder   module   begins   with   station   09,   17   or   26   depending   on   how   
many   existing   Hunter   station   modules   are   present.      

   

How   to   Troubleshoot   

Remove   the   station   decoder   that   will   not   operate   and   reprogram   to   another   un-­‐used   

station   number   above   08.      Then   re-­‐install   in   the   field   and   confirm   operation   from   
MANUAL   mode.   

   

Observed   Field   Condition   

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”.         

   

Possible   Cause      

The   Underhill   Decoder   module   once   installed   begins   with   station   17   or   26   depending   
on   where   the   Hunter   station   modules   are   installed.         

   

How   to   Troubleshoot   

Remove   the   station   decoders   that   have   been   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)   “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.”   

   

Possible   Causes   

Something   has   happened   to   the   ICC   Decoder,   or   a   decoder   is   not   programmed   properly   
and/or   there   is   a   break   in   the   2Wire   path   downstream   of   the   controller   

   

How   to   Troubleshoot   

Troubleshooting   the   observed   field   condition   should   start   first   with   isolating   if   the   
issue   is   with   the   Hunter   ICC   controller   or   the   ICC   Decoder.      There   are   two   very   quick   
troubleshooting   methods   to   quickly   make   this   determination:   

a)

 

If   there   is   a   Hunter   8-­‐station   module   available   or   in   use,   wire   a   solenoid   to   any   
station   on   the   module   and   to   the   “C”   or   common   terminal.      Operate   the   

corresponding   station   from   the   ICC   controller.      If   the   solenoid   “buzzes”,   then   
ICC   is   most   likely   working.         

b)

 

Disconnect   any   2Wire   communication   cable   connected   to   L1/L2   on   the   ICC   

decoder.      Connect   a   pre-­‐programmed   decoder   module’s   red   and   black   wires   

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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